The Tonic Talk Show

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 23 and 24, 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss the rise in incidence of endometrial cancer with Dr. Tien Le, the correlation between education and longevity with actuary Peter Gorham, how our internal clock regulates our behaviour and bodily functions with professor and researcher Dr. Michael Antle PhD, and the duality and paradox of our perception with author Seye Kuyinu.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 16 and 17, 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss how to prepare for what might be a challenging allergy season with clinical pharmacist Andy Donald, exploring the "food as medicine" trend with public health advocate and author Dr. Charles Platkin PhD, the interplay between detoxification and stress with naturopath Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed and whether psilocybin is a working woman's life hack with mushroom retreat leaders Gary Logan and Rob Grover We specifically discuss: How To Prepare for Allergy Season Allergy season has started early The most common triggers of seasonal allergies What can worsen allergy symptoms? Environmental factors Is it possible to avoid allergens? Antihistamines Nasal sprays and steroids Dry and itchy eyes Allergy shots The 'Food As Medicine' Trend What does 'Food as Medicine" mean? Scur

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on  March 9 and 10 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we’ll discuss your respiratory health with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, wellness trends in longevity with health researcher David Nelson ND, shamanic healing with shamanic healer Yuko Adachi, and how your attachment style impacts your friendships with author Florence Ann Romano.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 2 and 3, 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss the importance of Omega 3 fatty acids with naturopath Dr. Ludo Brunel, whether you are taking too much magnesium with naturopath Dr. Barb Woegerer, new findings regarding Celiac disease with charity leader Melissa Secord and the work of the Black Physicians Association of Ontario with executive director Chenai Kadungure.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 24 and 25, 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss what shingles is with Dr. Christine Palmay MD, the science behind the medical use of cannabis with Dr. Benjamin Caplan MD, how to decipher online health information with health advocate Dr. Charles Platkin PhD and post Ozempic weight maintenance tips with author Dr. Eric Berg DC.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 17 and 18, 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss how to live a long heart healthy life with clinical pharmacist Andy Donald, whether you can objectively measure happiness with author Dr. Alphonsus Aboyuwana MD, understanding the "whys" of depression with author Faust Ruggiero and dealing with the barriers to cervical cancer screening with researcher and professor Dr. Mandana Vahabi PhD.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on  February 10 and 11 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we’ll discuss why your body needs a variety of antioxidants with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, the risk factors for eating disorders with researcher Dr. Linda Booij PhD,  the importance of medical scribes with medical scribe Rikke Rovsing and immunotherapy as a cancer treatment with researcher Dr. Lee-Hwa Tai PhD.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 3 and 4, 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss SAD or Winter Blues with Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, oxalates and a critique of fad diets with nutritionist and author Sally K. Norton, how love can impact wellness and why understanding lab tests is so important with holistic nutritionist Katrina Foe, and balancing mind, body and spirit with chiropractor and holistic health expert Dr. Atousa Mahdavi Dc.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 27 and 28, 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss the disturbing rise in incidences of dementia in Canada with researcher Dr. Joshua Armstrong, why words are important with life coach and author Becky Kemp, the negative impacts of sugar with registered nutritionist Maria Dello and a recent survey into Candians' opinions on healthy lifestyle with nutraceutical CEO Bill Russell.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 20 and 21, 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss treating a respiratory virus with clinical pharmacist Andy Donald, how an aging population is putting stress on caregivers with author Asha Tarry, coping with perimenopause with holistic nutritionist Aeryon Ashlie, and the cold weather care of our pets with veterinarian Dr. Carol Osborne.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 13 and 14, 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss how to maintain your good health while travelling with Dr. Kaitlyn Zorn ND, understanding the science of nano-biology with biomedical engineering PhD candidate Bram Bussin,  how journaling can help regulate your emotional health with life coach and yogi Radha Metro-Midkiff and what every woman should know about ovarian cancer with clinic leader Dr. Leo B Twiggs MD

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on  January 6 and 7 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we’ll discuss digestion and your health with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang, how stress impacts your sleep with naturopath Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed ND, the collateral impacts of Ozempic with researcher David Nelson and specific nutritional needs for those who've decided to eat a vegetarian diet with registered dietician Shauna Lindzon.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 30 and 31, 2023 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss how to support your immunity with registered holistic nutritionist Kristen Scheiner, coping with stress with author Dr. Christine Gibson MD, the state of mental health in Ontario with researcher and psychologist Dr. Sylvain Roy and sound healing with local lama Alex Petroyama

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 23 and 24, 2023 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss Cretan health, wellness and hospitality with hotelier Petros Kardiakakis, how collaborative art can strengthen your relationship with you partner with artist  and author Spencer Brewer, the concept of 'releasement' with author Lucille Joseph and coping with depression over the holidays with author Faust A. Ruggiero

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 16 and 17, 2023 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss weight loss drugs with clinical pharmacist Andy Donald, the benefits of yoga for those with Parkinson's Disease with yogi Elisabeth Kolenko, the prevention and treatment of slip and fall injuries with rehab expert and chiropractor Sender Deutsch and dining out during the holidays with tastemaker Brigitte Foisy.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on  December 9 and 10 2023 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we’ll discuss fiber and your digestive process with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang, the health benefits of yoga with local yogi Julie Watson, using psychedelics for treatment with health researcher Dr. David Nelson ND and alternate sources of protein with registered dietician Shauna Lindzon

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 2 and 3, 2023 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss how to find balance and peace of mind during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with health researcher Andrea Donsky, the efficacies of micro-dosing psilocybin for performance with author and advocate Peggy Van de Plaasche, what it's like to live with Guillain-Barre Syndrome with Holly Frances and tongue exercises for your health with speech language pathologist Toni-Ann Antoniato

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 25 and 26, 2023 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss the natural treatment of cold and flu with Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND,  how to eat right to get a good night sleep with Neurologist Dr. Chris Winter MD how mindfulness can help with your body image with mindfulness expert Tracey Soghrati and overcoming the stigma of chronic pain with physiotherapist Milay Patel.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 18 and 19, 2023 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss the treatment of pain with clinical pharmacist Andy Donald, the neurobiology of fear and anxiety with researcher Dr. Mihaela Iordanova Phd., how our diets change as we age with Registered Dietician, Shauna Lindzon and living with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension with Joanne Mainwood.

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 11 and 12 2023 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we’ll discuss your digestive process with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang, the causes of and solutions for vaccine hesitancy with researcher Dr. Eve Dube, the benefits of a womens' running group with group leader Julie Meltzer and the health benefits of coffee with Coffee Roaster Adam Pesce