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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

#243 Allergy Prevention and Coping Strategies, Proper Hydration, Vegetarian Proteins and The Terry Fox Ride of Hope

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 9 and 10, 2022 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 allergy prevention and coping strategies with Dr. Gordon Chang, proper Summer hydration with Stacy Irvine, vegetarian proteins with Shauna Lindzon and The Terry Fox Ride of Hope with Darrell Fox

Jul 08, 202255 minEp. 243

#242 Making the Most of Summer, Packaged Foods, Garden Amendments for Thriving Plants and The Hidden Costs of Aging In Place

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 2 and 3 2022 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 make the most of summer with Dr. Kaitlyn Richardson ND, the dangers of processed foods with David Nelson ND, natural garden amendments for thriving plants with Melissa Cameron and the hidden costs of aging in place with Anna Knight

Jul 02, 202255 minEp. 242

#241 Protein, Non-Violent Communication, Ayurvedic Daily Rituals and Natural Support For Your Thyroid

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 25 and 26, 2022 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 discuss the importance of protein with Joel Thuna, the key to non-violent communication with Tracey Soghrati, ayurvedic daily rituals with Mamta and Karishma Pranjivan and the natural support of your thyroid with Dr. Stephanie Rubino ND

Jun 25, 202255 minEp. 241

#240 The Importance of Parasite Cleanses, Success Without The Hustle and Grind, Pesto Perfection and Sex after Kids

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on Jun 18 and 19, 2022 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 parasite cleanses with Dr. Gordon Chang, how to be successful without the hustle and grind with Hina Khan, how to achieve pesto perfection with Shauna Lindzon and Sex After Kids with Carlyle Jansen

Jun 18, 202255 minEp. 240

#239 What Pharmacists Actually Do, The 'Alkalize or Die' Fad, Garden Pests and Men's Skin Care

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 11 and 12, 2022 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 what pharmacists actually do with pharmacist Rami Farjo, the 'Alkalize or Die' fad with David Nelson ND, how to rid your garden of pests naturally with Melissa Cameron and men's skin care with Vee Mistry

Jun 11, 202255 minEp. 239

#238 The Health Benefits of Mushrooms, Solution Focused Perspectives, The Importance of Cutting Out Processed Foods and Why You Should Shop for Groceries at a Co-op

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 4 and 5, 2022 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 health benefits of mushrooms with Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, solution focused perspectives with Tracey Soghrati, the importance of cutting out processed foods with Dr. Joan Ifland and why you should shop for groceries at a co-op with Paul De Campo.

Jun 04, 202255 minEp. 238

#237 The Scoop on Poop, Post-Covid Dating Protocols, Low Maintenance Gardens and the Rise of Placebo Medicine

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 28 and 29, 2022 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 discuss your poop and digestive health with Joel Thuna, post-Covid dating protocols with Carlyle Jansen, low maintenance gardens with Melissa Cameron and the rise of placebo medicine with David Nelson

May 28, 202255 minEp. 237

#236 Cannabis for Mental Health and Anxiety, Salad Freaks, the Hottest Yoga Trends and Popular Gut Health Questions

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 21 and 22, 2022 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 cannabis for mental health and anxiety with Umar Syed, whether you are a "salad freak" with Naomi Bussin, the hottest yoga trends with Jelayna Da Silva and the most popular gut health questions on social media with Dr. Desiree Nielsen ND

May 21, 202255 minEp. 236

#235 The Hype Around Functional Nutrition, Your Money Mindset, Why Restaurants are So Expensive and How to Thrive With Parkinson's

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 14 and 15, 2022 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 functional nutrition in the context of mushrooms with Dr. Gordon Chang, your money mindset with Hina Khan, why restaurants are so expensive with Vito Marinuzzi and how to thrive with Parkinson's with Steven Iseman

May 14, 202255 minEp. 235

#234 Beneficial Strains of Probiotics, The Keys to Longevity, Food and Nutrition Lingo, Sleep and Your Mental Health

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 7 and 8, 2022 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 beneficial strains of probiotics with Dr. Krista Makay ND, the keys to longevity with Jerry Kroll, food and nutrition lingo with Shauna Lindzon and the connection between sleep and your mental health with Julien Heon

May 07, 202255 minEp. 234

#233 The Importance of Metabolic Health, How to Have Difficult Conversations, Stress and Your Resilience and What to Look For In a Group Fitness Class

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 30 and 31, 2022 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 your metabolic health with Dr. Kwadwo Kyermanteng, how to have difficult conversations with Dr. Lise Janelle, stress and your resilience with David Nelson and what to look for in a group fitness class with Dr. Stacy Irvine DC

Apr 30, 202255 minEp. 233

#232 Cannabis and Pain Management, The Shame About Shame, The Treatment of Seasonal Allergies

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 23 and 24, 2022 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 cannabis and pain management with Umar Syed, the societal construct of shame with Carlyle Jansen, the treatment of seasonal allergies with Dr. Harissios Vliagoftis and behavioural activation with Tracey Soghrati

Apr 23, 202255 minEp. 232

#231 The Art of Making Supplements, Edible Flowers, How To Grow Your Own Nutrient Dense Food and Supportive Tools For Aging Skin

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 16 and 17, 2022 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 art of making supplements Dr. Gordon Chang, edible flowers with Shauna Lindzon, how to grow your own nutrient dense foods with Phil Nauta and supportive tools for aging skin with Vee Mistry

Apr 16, 202255 minEp. 231

#230 How To Boost Your Energy, The Power of Intermittent Silence, The Best Spring Brunch Spots and Gardening in Small Urban Spaces

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 9 and 10, 2022 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 discuss how to boost your energy with Joel Thuna, the power of intermittent silence with Dr. Krishna Bhatta, the best Spring brunch spots in Toronto with Brigitte Foisy and gardening in small urban spaces with Melissa Cameron

Apr 09, 202255 minEp. 230

#229 Prescribing Probiotics, Spring Cleaning Your Cookware, How Flip-Flopping Keeps You Stuck, and Spring Smoothies

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 2 and 3, 2022 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 what criteria a naturopathic doctor thinks is important when recommending a probiotic with Dr. Ludovic Brunel ND, how to Spring clean your cookware with Carolyn Tanner Cohen, why flip-flopping could be holding you back with Hina Khan and Spring smoothies with Do...

Apr 02, 202255 minEp. 229

#228 How Your Body Absorbs Supplements, DNA and Optimizing Your Wellness, Vitamin Drips and Your Immunity and Is Bickering Ever Healthy?

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 26 and 27, 2022 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 the body absorbs supplements with Andrea Donsky, the connection between your DNA and optimizing your wellness with David Nelson, vitamin drips and your immunity with Dr. Simona Scurtu ND and whether bickering with your partner is ever healthy with Dr. Lise...

Mar 26, 202255 minEp. 228

#227 The Treatment of Glaucoma, the Dangers of Perfectionism, the Relevance of Your Sexual Frequency and the Micro-Activities that Promote Longevity

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 19 and 20 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 treatment of glaucoma with Dr. David Yan, the dangers of perfectionism with Tracey Soghrati, the relevance of sexual frequency with Carlyle Jansen, and the micro-activities that promote longevity with Jane Wang

Mar 19, 202255 minEp. 227

#226 Superfoods: Fact or Fiction, How to Actually Hit Your Goals, How to Get Iron Into Your Diet and Gym Etiquette

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 12 and 13, 2022 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 concept of "superfoods" Dr. Gordon Chang, how to hit your goals with Hina Khan, how to get iron into your diet (particularly if you're vegan) with Shauna Lindzon and (now that we're heading back to the gyms) gym etiquette with Dr. Stacy Irvine DC

Mar 12, 202255 minEp. 226

#225 Why Your Supplements Should Be Certified Organic, The Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis, Cooking Potatoes and Planting a Shade Garden

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 5 and 6, 2022 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 discuss what it means to be certified organic and why you'd want your supplements to be so, with Joel Thuna, the treatment of plantar fasciitis with Dr. Erin Boynton, how to cook potato varieties with Carolyn Tanner Cohen and planting a shade garden with Melissa Cameron

Mar 05, 202255 minEp. 225

#224 Meditation and Better Sleep, Fawning in Response to Trauma, Cooking That Restaurant Dish at Home and the Power of Boundaries

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 26 and 27 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 connection between meditation and a good night's sleep with Stephanie Kersta, "fawning" as a response to trauma with Tracey Soghrati, how to replicate restaurant dishes at home with Naomi Bussin, and the power of boundaries with Hina Khan

Feb 26, 202255 minEp. 224

#223 Probiotics, Cooking With Allium Vegetables, Spontaneous and Responsive Desire and the Top Garden Trends for 2022

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 16 and 17, 2021 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 probiotics with Dr. Krista Mackay ND, cooking with vegetables in the allium family with Shauna Lindzon, the concepts of spontaneous and responsive desire with Carlyle Jansen and the top garden trends for 2022 with Melissa Cameron

Feb 19, 202255 minEp. 223

#222 Gut Health, Cleaning vs. Disinfecting, The Best Fitness Apps Pt. 2 and The Treatment of Arthritis

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 12 and 13, 2022 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 discuss your gut health and how it ties in with your overall health, with Joel Thuna, cleaning and disinfecting with Melissa Maker, the best fitness apps (part 2) with Suzan Galluzzo and the treatment of arthritis with Dr. Erin Boynton

Feb 12, 202255 minEp. 222

#221 Vaccinations and The Mechanics of Boosting Your Immunity, Peanuts as Part of a Healthy Diet, Gaining Resilience in Your Relationship Through Perspective and How to Support Aging Skin

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 5 and 6, 2022 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 vaccinations and natural remedies boost your immunity Dr. Gordon Chang, how peanuts can be part of a healthy diet with Dr. Samara Sterling, how perspective is the key to developing resilience in your relationship with Dr. Lise Janelle and how to support a...

Feb 06, 202255 min

#220 Echinacea and the Treatment of Covid-19 and other Viruses, the Topical Treatment of Joint Pain, Acupuncture as a Cure for Migraines and Toronto Restaurants Under Covid-19 Restrictions

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 29 and 30, 2022 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 echinacea and the treatment of viruses with Sherry Torkos, the topical treatment of joint pain with Farid Ibrahim, acupuncture as a treatment for migraine headaches with Dr. Nadia Rizzo ND and the status of Toronto restaurants under Covid-19 restrictions wit...

Jan 29, 202255 minEp. 220

#219 The Human Condition: Are We On The Clock?, The Best Fitness Apps, "The Science of Cooking" and Why You Can Never Outperform Your Self-Image

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 22 and 23, 2022 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 whether as a species "we're on the clock" with Tony Wall, the best fitness apps with Suzan Galluzzo, a new documentary "The Science of Cooking" with Leora Eisen and why you can never outperform your self-image with Hina Khan.

Jan 22, 202255 minEp. 219

#218 What It Feels Like to Live With Type 2 Diabetes, The Power of Isometric Contractions, The Scientific Basis For a Yoga and Mindfulness Practice and Cooking With Chocolate

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 15 and 16, 2022 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 what it feels like to live with diabetes with Nicole Cleaver, the power of isometric contractions with Dr. Erin Boynton, the scientific basis for a yoga and mindfulness practice with Sari Fox.

Jan 15, 202255 minEp. 218

#217 Easy Detoxification Protocols For Better Energy, Beating the Winter Blues, Self Care Strategies and Improve Your Soil to Improve Your Garden

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 8 and 9, 2022 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 right way to detox with Dr. Gordon Chang, beating the Winter blues with herbs and foods with Heather Lillico, self care strategies with Tracey Soghrati and improve your soil to improve your garden with Melissa Cameron.

Jan 08, 202255 minEp. 217

#216 Cleanse and Renew for 2022, Sound Therapy, A Different Kind of Resolution and Why the Best Parties End Up in the Kitchen

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 1 and 2, 2022 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 discuss best practices for cleansing, with Joel Thuna, sound therapy with Rhea Mehta, a different kind of resolution with Carlyle Jansen and why the best parties end up in the kitchen with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen

Jan 01, 202255 minEp. 216

#215 Preventing Injuries and Dealing With Aches and Pains, Coping With Loneliness Over The Holidays, Gifts That Make You Say Wow! and Tips and Tools To Keep Your Fitness Up

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 18 and 19 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 prevent injuries and deal with aches and pains with Dr. Kaitlyn Richardson ND, how to cope with loneliness over the holidays with Kevin Frankish, holiday gifts that make you say WOW! with Carlyle Jansen and tips and tools to keep your fitness up with Stacy...

Dec 18, 202155 minEp. 215

#214 How Nutrients and Herbs Work, Cooking With Cold Weather Vegetables, Treating Winter Injuries and Online Garden Education

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 11 and 12, 2021 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 discuss how nutrients and herbs work, with Joel Thuna, making seasonal dips and spreads with Shauna Lindzon, treating winter injuries with Dr. Erin Boynton and online garden education with Melissa Cameron

Dec 11, 202155 minEp. 214
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