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The Tonic

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Tonic Magazine Publisher Jamie Bussin hosts The Tonic an engaging and evocative show about health and wellness. We’ll discuss the issues that matter to you with the top experts from the GTA and across Canada
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Episodes

#392 Bringing New Drugs To Market, Baseline Blood Work, Nervous System Reset and Solving Chronic Homelessness

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 28 and 29, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss how to bring new drugs to market with pharmaceutical marketing executive Arima Ventin, the importance of taking your baseline blood work with naturopath Dr. Kate Hunter ND, body based practices for nervous system resets with holistic nutrit...

Jun 28, 20251 hrEp. 392

#391 Cataract Treatment, Centenarian Health and Wellness Secrets, New Cookbooks and Safe Travel With Pets

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 21 and 22, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss the treatment of cataracts with opthamologist Dr. Natasha Dang BMSc MD FRCSC, the heath and wellness secrets of Centenarians with researcher Dr. Charles Platkin PhD, new cookbooks with reviewer Naomi Bussin and how to travel safely with you...

Jun 21, 202559 minEp. 391

#390 Supplemental Enzymes for Digestion, Unlocking Career Potential, Closing the Door on Respiratory Viruses and Mindfulness for Anxiety

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 14 and 15, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss supplemental digestive enzymes for better digestion with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how to unlock your career potential with author Adam Haston, a new theory on how to close the door on viruses with researcher Dr. Bryan ...

Jun 14, 202559 minEp. 390

#389 Low Testosterone, Chronic Pain, Nutrition During Perimenopause and Potential New Microbial Treatments

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 7 and 8, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss the natural treatment of low testosterone with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, a new approach to treating chronic pain with Dr. David D Clarke MD, better nutrition for women in perimenopause with researcher Andrea Donsky and pot...

Jun 07, 20251 hrEp. 389

#388 Improving Intimacy, Blood Cancer Treatments, Self-Care and Alzheimer's Prevention

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 31 and June 1, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss how to improve intimacy with sexoligist and intimacy coach Serena Haines, innovations in the treatment of blood cancer with Dr. Phillip Kuruvilla MD, what self care really looks like with holistic nutritionist Heather Lillico, and lifest...

May 31, 20251 hrEp. 388

#387 Ovarian Cancer, Legacy Gifts, Plant Based Remedies For Allergy Symptoms and Optimizing Gold Particles

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 24 and 25, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss why ovarian cancer is on the rise with gynecological oncologist Dr. Shannon Salvador MD, how to make a legacy gift with the Director of Planned Giving at The Heart & Stroke Foundation Sarah Bollozos, plant based remedies for allergy symp...

May 24, 202557 minEp. 387

#386 Nutritional Supplements For Common Conditions, Your Anal Health, Meal Planning and Social Media and Disconnect

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 17 and 18, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss nutritional supplements for common conditions with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, your anal health with Dr. Marcus Burnstein MD, the benefits of meal planning with registered dietician Nicole Addison and how social media is leading to social and spir...

May 17, 20251 hrEp. 386

#385 Hair Restoration, Food As Medicine and Longevity, Neurofeedback for Concussion Symptoms and New Perimenopause Research

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 10 and 11, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss hair restoration with cosmetic and aesthetic surgeon Dr. Michael Brandt MD, the connection between 'Food As Medicine' and longevity with researcher Dr. Charles Platkin PhD, low frequency neurofeedback treatment for symptoms of concussions wi...

May 10, 20251 hrEp. 385

#384 Busting 9 Skin Myths, Nonverbal Communication, Sustainable Pet Care and Clinical Hypnosis to Treat Stress and Anxiety

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 3 and 4, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss the root causes of nine myths about your skin with naturopath Dr. Dasha Leneva ND, the importance of understanding nonverbal communication with ethical hacker and author Christopher Hadnagy, the top tips for sustainable pet care with...

May 03, 20251 hrEp. 384

#383 Electric Energy Efficiency, Selenium, Natural Anxiety Management and Your Soul Aura

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 26 and 27, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on The Tonic Website. We'll discuss energy efficiency with engineer and electricity efficiency expert Tam Wagner, the health benefits of selenium with cardiovascular surgeon Dr. John Chuback MD, natural anxiety management with holistic nutritionist Heather Lillico and what y...

Apr 26, 202559 minEp. 383

#382 Your Skin and Detoxification, Gaps in Women's Healthcare, Organizing for Caregivers and Cancer Nanotechnology

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 19 and 20, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss your skin as an organ of detoxification with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, gaps in women's health care in Canada with Dr. Vivien Brown MD, organization and communication for caregivers of the critically and terminally ill with Dr. Laura Shoots MD ...

Apr 19, 202558 minEp. 382

#381 The Ins and Outs of Cosmetic Community, Retirement Facilities, Unhappiness, Semaglutide and Heart Disease

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 12 and 13, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss the ins and outs of cosmetic surgery with plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Ron Somogyi, why you or your loved ones might want to live in a retirement community with industry CEO Heather Janes, whethere unhappiness is biological or po...

Apr 12, 20251 hrEp. 381

#380 Treating IBS Naturally, Love and the Stories We Tell Ourselves, How To Protect Our Children From Online Predators, and Progesterone and the Treatment of Perimenopause

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 5 and 6, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss how to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) naturally with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, love and the stories we tell ourselves that prevent us from finding love with author Julio Vincent Gambuto, how to protect our children ...

Apr 05, 20251 hrEp. 380

#379 Biomarkers and Your Health, Chef Approved Kitchen Gadgets, Food as Medicine and Managing Political Stress

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 29 and 30, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss biomarkers and your health with Nurse Practitioner Tanya ter Keurs, chef approved kitchen gadgets with tastemaker Brigitte Foisy, current research into food as medicine with wellness researcher Dr. Charles Platkin PhD, and managing politic...

Mar 29, 202559 minEp. 379

#378 Marine Collagen, Why Diets Fail, Sex After Childbirth and AI and the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 22 and 23, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss the health benefits of marine collagen with nutraceutical expert Elon Lindie, genetics and why diets fail with Dr. Phyllis Pobee MD, sex after childbirth with sex expert Amandine Ranson, and AI and the diagnosis and treatment of dementia w...

Mar 22, 20251 hrEp. 378

#377 Oral Health Care and Your Heart, Mother Daughter Relationship Dynamics, Regenerative Agriculture and Men's Mental Health

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 15 and 16, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss your oral health care and how it might impact your heart with functional health clinician Bryce Wylde, mother daughter relationship dynamics with author Dr. Debra Mandel PhD, regenerative agriculture with author Stephanie Anderson and men'...

Mar 15, 202556 minEp. 377

#376 Your Lung Health, Full Body Battery, Autism and GI Problems, and Controlled Breathing To Control Stress

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 8 and 9, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss your lung health with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how to get a full body battery with naturopath Dr. Kate Hunter ND, the connection between autism and gastrointestinal problems with health CEO Alex Martinez and how controlling your breathing can c...

Mar 08, 202555 minEp. 376

#375 Staying Healthy While Travelling, Why Cancer Rates Are Up Among Young People, Freeing Yourself From Addition and Transforming Your Mindset

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 1 and 2, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss how to stay healthy while travelling with naturopath Dr. Dasha Leneva ND, why cancer rates are up among young people with Dr. Michael Aziz MD, how to free yourself from addiction with author Dr. Adi Jaffe PhD and transforming your ...

Mar 01, 202555 minEp. 375

#374 Winter Respiratory Viruses, Anger Management, What a Farmer Wants You to Know About Food, and Relationships That Don't Foster Happiness

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 22 and 23, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss the uptick in winter respiratory viruses with Dr. Christine Palmany MD, anger management with psychologist and author Dr. JJ Kelly PhD, what a farmer wants you to know about food with farmer and author Dennis Bulani and how to deal with...

Feb 22, 202555 minEp. 374

#373 Small Group Travel, Elicitation In Conversation, Solo Hiking and The Power of Intention in Human Performance

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 15 and 16, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss the health and wellness benefits of small group travel with travel expert Laurie Hobbes, the meaning of elicitation in conversation with communication expert Chris Hadnagy, solo hiking with adventurer and author Christine Woodside and t...

Feb 15, 202556 minEp. 373

#372 Your Kidney Health, The Future of Sex, Rightsizing not Downsizing and How Biological Sex Influences Communication Differences

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 8 and 9, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss your kidney health with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, the future of sex with sex expert Amandine Ranson, how to "rightsize" rather than "downsize" with interior designer Marni Jameson and how biological sex influences communication differences wi...

Feb 08, 202555 minEp. 372

#371 Sexual Health, Overcoming Dissatisfaction In Your Life, Balanced and Gentle Fitness and Chronic Pain Management

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 1 and 2, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss your sexual health with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick, how to overcome dissatisfaction in your life with author Stephen Bruyant Langer, balanced and gentle fitness with author Dr. Kark Knopf and chronic pain management with Dr...

Feb 01, 202556 minEp. 371

#370 The Treatment of Rare Diseases, Brain Exercises for MCI, Help Families Better Navigate Those With Alzheimer's and How To Communicate More Effectively

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 25 and 26, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss the treatment of rare diseases (that actually aren't that rare) with physician Dr. Somto Ibedi MD, brain exercises that can help those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) with Dr. Henry Mahncke, how families can better navigat...

Jan 25, 202555 minEp. 370

#369 Systemic Delays In Patient Access To Oncology Drugs, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Mindful Home Design and Canadian Efforts at Recycling

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 18 and 19, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss systemic delays in patient access to oncology drugs in Canada with oncologist Dr. Sandeep Sehdev MD, how to deal with seasonal affective disorder with coach and counsellor Mandy Morris, mindful home design with interior designe...

Jan 18, 202555 minEp. 369

#368 Small Nutritional Changes For Big Health Gains, The History and Culture of Diets, Vanilla vs. Kinky Sex and What Consciousness Really Is

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 11 and 12, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss how small nutritional lifestyle changes can lead to big health gains with naturopath Dr. Dasha Leneva, the history and culture of diets with researcher and author Dr. Adrienne Bitar PhD, the difference between vanilla and kinky...

Jan 11, 202555 minEp. 368

#367 Aiding Your Liver Health, Supporting Your Health While Taking Semaglutide for Weight Loss, Wegovy and Heart Disease Risk and Dealing With a Cancer Diagnosis

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 4 and 5, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss how to aid your liver health with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, supporting your health while taking semaglutide for weight loss with the Tonic round table of experts, Shauna Lindzon, Sender Deutsch and David Nelson, how Wegovy can reduce heart dis...

Jan 04, 202556 minEp. 367

#366 The Stigma of Obesity, Your Pelvic Floor and Sexuality, RFK and Your Health and Giving and Receiving Feedback

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 28 and 29, 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss the stigma of obesity with local celebrity chef Rodney Bowers, the importance of the pelvic floor to your sexuality with sex expert Amandine Ranson, what the appointment of RFK means to your health with natural food advocate C...

Dec 28, 202456 minEp. 366

#365 Fighting Holiday Stress, Insomnia and Fatigue, Seasonal Depression, Anemia and Blood Cancer and Gratitude

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 21 and 22, 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss how to fight holiday stress, insomnia and fatigue with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, how to deal with seasonal depression with author Faust Ruggiero, the connection between anemia and blood cancer with advocate Cheryl Pe...

Dec 21, 202455 minEp. 365

#364 Aiding Detoxification Pathways, Bone Erosion in Space, Facing Death and How To Achieve Financial Independence

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 14 and 15 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss how to aid detoxification pathways with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how to counter bone erosion on earth and in space with Dr. Jon Soboloff PhD and Dr. John Barnett PhD, what it's like to face death with hospice expert Dr. Brad Stuart MD and h...

Dec 14, 202456 minEp. 364

#363 Inspiration for Art, How to Focus and Pay Better Attention, The Holiday Cookbook Gift Guide, and Human Hacking

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 7 and 8 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss the inspiration for his debut album with Canadian recording artist RISHI, how to pay better attention with the Tonic roundtable of experts, dietician Shauna Lindzon, rehab specialist Sender Deutsch and researcher David Nelson, which cookbo...

Dec 07, 202455 minEp. 363
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