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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

#302 Your Digestion, Rethinking Self Care, Vaccines To Avoid The 'Tridemic' and Communicating With Someone Suffering With Dementia

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 7 and 8, 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 digestion with trained naturopath candidate Dasha Leneva, rethinking the concept of self care with mindfulness expert Tracey Soghrati, vaccines necessary to bet the 'tridemic' with pharmacist and professor Ajit Johal and how to effectively communicate wit...

Oct 07, 202355 minEp. 302

#301 Rethinking The Concept of Obesity, Our Diminishing Attention Spans, Avoiding Gas and Bloating, and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 30 and October 1 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 concept of obesity with Dr. Sasha High MD, why it is so hard to pay attention with researcher Dr. David Nelson ND, how to avoid gas and bloating with dietician Shauna Lindzon and pelvic floor dysfunction with physiotherapist Dr. Sinead Dufour...

Sep 30, 202355 minEp. 301

#300 The Importance of Exercise During Fasting, The 5 Pillars of Autoimmunity, 'Sitting' Is The New 'Smoking', and Black Healthcare Professionals

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 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 the importance of exercise during fasting with wellness CEO Greg Lindberg, the 5 pillars of autoimmune health with naturopath Dr. Barb Woegerer, whether 'sitting' is the new 'smoking' with rehab specialist Dr. Sender Deutsch DC and Black Healthcare Pro...

Sep 23, 202355 min

#299 Why Vaccines Are Still Important, Why It's So Hard For Women 40+ to Lose Weight, Supervised Toxic Drug Sites and Advocating Within the Healthcare System

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 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 why getting vaccinated for Covid and Flu is still important with clinical pharmacist Andy Donald, why it's hard for women over the age of 40 to lose weight with author Gabrielle O'Hare, the benefits of supervised toxic drug sites with researcher Dr. Da...

Sep 16, 202355 minEp. 299

#298 Nutraceuticals For Humans and Pets, The 'Gift' of Perspective, Social Media and Anxiety, and Post-Covid Blood Cancer Care

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 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 the differences in nutraceuticals for humans and pets with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang, the 'gift' of perspective with author Lindsey Roy, how social media impacts anxiety with Dr. Eran Magen and Post-Covid Blood Cancer Care with Charity CEO Ra...

Sep 09, 202355 minEp. 298

#297 The Natural Treatment of Pain and Inflammation, Research Into Long Covid Brain Fog and Fatigue, the Dangers of Ultra Processed Foods and Responses to Trauma

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 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 the natural approach to the treatment of pain and inflammation with Dr. Kaitlyn Zorn ND, research into Long Covid symptoms of brain fog and fatigue with researcher Ashok Gupta, the dangers of ultra processed foods with researcher Dr. David Nelson ND and a ne...

Sep 02, 202356 minEp. 297

#296 The Health Benefits of Fasting, Help Your Pet Beat The Summer Heat, Get Credible Medical Information, and Can Your Dog Help You Heal?

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 26 and 27, 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 health benefits of fasting with wellness CEO Greg Lindberg, how to help your dog stay safe in the Summer Heat with integrative veterinarian, Dr. Carol Osborne, how to get credible medical information online with Dr. Charles Rocamboli and whether your ...

Aug 26, 202355 minEp. 296

#295 Medical Cannabis Stigma and Drug Interactions, A New Model To Identify and Predict Chronic Pain, Garden To Table Trends and Giving Birth at Sixty

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 19 and 20, 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 stigma of using medical cannabis and interactions with your prescriptions with clinical pharmacist Andy Donald, a new model to identify and predict chronic pain with dentist and professor Dr. Etienne Vachon-Presseau, garden to table trends with master...

Aug 19, 202355 minEp. 295

#294 The Air Quality and Lung Cleansing, Don't Quit Your Workout Routine, Groundbreaking Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and How To Avoid Pickleball Injuries

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 12 and 13 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 air quality and how to cleanse your lungs with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang, how to make sure that you don't quit your workout routine with fitness guru Dr. Stacy Irvine DC, new groundbreaking research of Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Dr. Ke...

Aug 12, 202354 min

#293 Cognitive Health, a Proactive Approach to Energy Management, Top Water Safety Tips and Your Vagus Nerve, Stress and Burnout

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 5 and 6, 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 cognitive health with Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, a proactive approach to energy management with professor Joseph Gibbons, water safety with clinical psychologist Dr. Barbarah Morrongiello and your vagus nerve, stress and burnout with Dr. Greg Hammer MD

Aug 05, 202355 minEp. 293

#292 The Dangers of A Sedentary Lifestyle, The Treatment of Strokes, Top Tomato Growing Tips and How To Get More Vegetables Into Your Diet

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 29 and 30, 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 dangers of a sedentary lifestyle with emergency room physician Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, the treatment of strokes with Dr. Ted Wein, the top tips to grow tomatoes with organic master gardener Melissa Cameron and how to get more vegetables into your diet ...

Jul 29, 202355 minEp. 292

#291 Self-Advocating For Women's Health, Expired Mindsets, Staying Sober During Summer Months and The Health Benefits of Saffron

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 22 and 23, 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 importance of self-advocacy in women's health with cancer survivor and nutraceutical company founder Tanya Salituro, how to move beyond expired mindsets with author Dr. Charryse Johnson, how to stay sober during the Summer with addictions expert, John H...

Jul 22, 202355 min

#290 Medical Cannabis and Your Prescriptions, Experiential Avoidance, Supplements on a Budget

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 15 and 16, 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 medical cannabis might interact with your prescriptions with clinical pharmacist Andy Donald, the problem with experiential avoidance with mindfulness expert Tracey Soghrati, which supplements you should take if you're on a budget with Dr. Barb Woegerer...

Jul 15, 202355 minEp. 290

#289 Stress Sleep and Energy, The Ultra Processing of Your Food, The Top Heat Wave Safety Tips and 5 Reasons To Indulge In Wasting Time

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 8 and 9 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 stress, sleep and your energy with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang, the processing of your food with Registered Dietician Shauna Lindzon, the top heat wave safety tips with Dr. Joseph Alton MD and five reasons why its important to "waste time" with autho...

Jul 08, 202356 minEp. 289

#288 The Regulation of Supplements, Top 5 Wellness Tips, a New Paradigm for a Sustainable Future and How Reform Can Cure Canadian Healthcare

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July1 and 2, 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 Health Canada's proposed new regulations from the perspective of a naturopath with Dr. Annick Moffatt ND, the top 5 tips that you can implement now to improve your wellness with Dr. David Nelson ND, a new paradigm for a sustainable future with author Jeff Hardy an...

Jul 01, 202355 minEp. 288

#287 How To Save Our Supplements, Fasting and Anti-Aging, Trends In Men's Health and Seniors Living With Diabetes

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 24 and 25, 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 what Health Canada's proposed changes to the regulation of natural products means to you with nutraceutical maker Joel Thuna, the connection between fasting and anti-aging with author and health advocate Greg Lindberg, trends in men's health with registered die...

Jun 24, 202355 minEp. 287

#286 Steroids, Men's Health and Fitness, The Aging Doctor Crisis and New Age Conspiracy Theories

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 17 and 18, 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 steroids with clinical pharmacist Andy Donald, men's health and fitness as we age with former NHLer Trevor Linden, the aging doctor crisis with health CEO Milad Nourvand and New Age Conspiracy Theories with Author Matthew Remski

Jun 17, 202355 minEp. 286

#285 Coping With Pet Allergies, Eating Healthy on $250 per Week, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and AI and Our Diet

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 10 and 11 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 help our four footed friends suffering with allergies with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang, how a couple can eat healthy on $250 per week with Registered Dietician Shauna Lindzon, new treatments for Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Dr. Vipul Jair...

Jun 10, 202355 minEp. 285

#284 Getting Ready For Summer Naturally, AI and Wellness, Mindful Eating for Women and How a Doctor Misdiagnosed His Own Condition

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 3 and 4, 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 prepare yourself for the heat of Summer, naturally, with Dr. Ludovic Brunel ND, AI and your wellness with researcher David Nelson ND, mindful eating habits for women as they age with registered dietician, Nicole Osinga and how a doctor misdiagnosed his own...

Jun 03, 202355 minEp. 284

#283 The Treatment of Cataracts, The Loneliness Crisis, Garden Hacks to Avoid and Dealing With a Hernia

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 27 and 28, 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 new innovations in the treatment of cataracts with Dr. Paul Sanghera, whether there is a loneliness crisis with psychotherapist John Sovec, the garden hacks to avoid with organic master gardener Melissa Cameron and dealing with a hernia with sports rehab expert ...

May 27, 202355 minEp. 283

#282 Have an Active Spring (At Any Age), Attachment Styles, Reconstructive Surgery and Living With Psoriasis

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 20 and 21, 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 have an active Spring at any age with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang, attachment style and your relationships with mindfulness expert, Tracey Soghrati, reconstructive surgery with plastic surgeons Drs. Ron Somogyi and Waqqas Jalil and what its ...

May 20, 202355 min

#281 The Treatment of Spring Allergies, Options for Dealing With Obesity, Healthy Snacks and "The Invisible Extinction"

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 13 and 14, 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 treatment of Spring allergies with clinical pharmacist Andy Donald, options for dealing with obesity with Dr. Shantanu Gaur, whether there is such a thing as a "healthy snack" with registered dietician Shauna Lindzon and a new documentary about the overuse o...

May 13, 202355 minEp. 281

#280 The Proper Way To Do A Spring Cleanse, Gratitude and Wellness, Vegetable Forward Cooking and 'Magic Mushroom' Retreats

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 6 and 7, 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 proper way to do a Spring cleanse with Dr. Kaitlyn Richardson ND, the connection between gratitude and wellness with holistic health expert Maxine McLean, vegetable forward cooking with cookbook author Jeanine Donofrio and "Magic Mushroom" retreats with tour l...

May 06, 202355 minEp. 280

#279 Technology Relieving the Burden of Diabetes, Innovation in Arthritis Treatment, New Restaurant Openings and What You Don't Know About Magnesium

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 29 and 30, 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 technology can help with the onerous day to day burden of Type 1 diabetes with diabetes educators Chris Jarvis and Deborah Samuel, innovation in arthritis treatment with Dr. Chris O'Connor, new restaurant openings with tastemaker Brigitte Foisy and what yo...

Apr 29, 202355 min

#278 Medications Causing Dementia, Excitotoxicity, Trends in the Treatment of Migraines and Creating a Thriving Workplace

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 22 and 23, 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 whether the medications you take are causing or contributing to dementia with geriatric pharmacist Andy Donald, excitotoxicity with researcher David Nelson ND, trends in the treatment of migraines with Dr. Ian Finklestein, and how to create a thriving workplac...

Apr 22, 202354 min

#277 Supplement Interactions and Senior Concerns, The Best Spring Brunch, RSV Outcomes and Spring Pruning

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 15 and 16, 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 common supplement interactions with other drugs and common concerns that seniors have with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang, top tips for the best spring brunch with registered dietician Shauna Lindzon, RSV outcomes with Dr. Stephen Lam and Spring pru...

Apr 15, 202355 minEp. 277

#276 The Health Benefits of Exotic Oils, Rehab After Serious Injury, Surgery or Illness, Becoming Friends With Your Penis and Caring for Someone with Type 2 Diabetes and a Heart Condition

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 8 and 9, 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 health benefits of exotic oils with health expert Andrea Donsky, rehab after serious injury, surgery or illness with fitness expert Dr. Stacy Irvine DC, becoming friends with your penis with Registered Sex Therapist Michelle Fischler and caring for someone w...

Apr 08, 202355 minEp. 276

#275 Supporting Public Safety Personnel and Their Families, How Inflation Affects Your Mental Health, Gut Health and Your Skin and the Big Deal About Acceptance

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 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 how to support public safety personnel and their familes with occupational therapist Dr. Heidi Cramm, how inflation is affecting our mental health with Dr. Frank Elgar PHD, how your gut health impacts your skin health with beauty expert Vee Mistry and the b...

Mar 04, 202355 minEp. 275

#256 Bone Density, The Importance of Setting Boundaries, The Glymphatic System and Hybrid Yoga

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 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 maintaining bone density naturally with Dr. Gordon Chang, the importance of setting boundaries with Melissa Urban, the workings of your glymphatic system with David Nelson and whether hybrid yoga is right for you with Jelayna Da Silva.

Feb 25, 202355 minEp. 256

#274 Pain Relief, Low Desire, Hydration for Longevity and Slowed Down Self Care

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 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 Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss the efficacies of cannabis and other medications prescribed for pain management with geriatric pharmacist Andy Donald, what to do if you're struggling with low desire with Sex Therapist Michelle Fischler, how proper hydration may lengthen your life with res...

Feb 18, 202355 minEp. 274
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