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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

#332 Treating Seasonal Allergies Naturally, Overcoming Mind Fog, Policies For Smart Seniors Care and Housing, and Climate Change and Allergies

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 4 and 5, 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 natural treatment of seasonal allergies with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, overcoming mind fog with round table experts David Nelson, Joel Thuna and Sender Deutsch, policies for smart senior care and housing with author and policy analyst Rosalie Wyonch,...

May 04, 202455 minEp. 332

#331 Tonic and Gin, Cannabis in Spiritual Practice, Boosting Your Vagus Nerve Function and Menopause and Alcohol

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 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 tonic and gin with distiller Graham Reid, the use of cannabis in spiritual practice with author Will Johnson, how to measure and boost your vagus nerve function with author Navaz Habib and the relationship between alcohol and menopause with counsellor and ...

Apr 27, 202455 minEp. 331

#330 The Future of Pharmacy and Healthcare, A Deep Dive Into Shingles, The Art of Shifting and Real World Evidence

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 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 the future of pharmacy and healthcare in Canada with clinical pharmacist Andy Donald, details into the diagnosis and treatement of shingles with Dr. Jia Hu M.D., the art of shifting with author Trish Yan and the medical research trend of real world evidenc...

Apr 20, 202455 minEp. 330

#329 Strategies for Allergy Season, How To Get Your Mojo Back, Mental Health Support For Those With Autism and Yoga For Peace and Harmony

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 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 The Tonic Magazine. This week we'll discuss strategies to prepare for allergy season and the nutraceutical industry with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how to get your mojo back with round table experts David Nelson, Joel Thuna and Sender Deutsch, mental health support for those with ...

Apr 13, 202455 minEp. 329

#328 Natural Skincare: Inside and Out, The Health Benefits of Dance, Trauma Recovery, and Helping Someone Suffering With An Epileptic Seizure

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 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 natural skincare, inside and out with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, the health benefits of dance, with author Teacher Terrel, trauma recovery with therapist and brain health coach Kristin Rivas, and how to help someone suffering with an epileptic seizure w...

Apr 06, 202455 minEp. 328

#327 Lifestyle Choices To Help Prevent Heart Disease, Overcoming Trauma, Ozempic's Effects On The Brain and Fighting Pet Obesity

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 30 and 31, 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 lifestyle choices you can make to help prevent heart disease with researcher Dr. Samara Sterling PhD, how to overcome trauma with author and spiritual psychology coach Lainne Love, whether Ozempic has long term effects on the brain with Dr. Henry Mahncke P...

Mar 30, 202456 minEp. 327

#326 The Rising Incidence of Endometrial Cancer, the Correlation Between Education and Longevity, Our Internal Clock and the Duality and Paradox of Our Perception

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...

Mar 23, 202456 minEp. 326

#325 Prepare for Allergy Season, Explore the "Food As Medicine" Trend, the Interplay Between Detoxification and Stress, and Psilocybin as a Working Woman's Life Hack

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 ...

Mar 16, 202456 minEp. 325

#324 Respiratory Health, New Wellness Trends in Longevity, Shamanic Healing and Attachment Styles and Your Friendships

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...

Mar 09, 202455 minEp. 324

#323 Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Too Much Magnesium, New Findings Regarding Celiac Disease and The Black Physicians Association of Ontario

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 Asso...

Mar 02, 202456 minEp. 323

#322 What Is Shingles, The Science of Cannabis, Deciphering Online Health Information and Post-Ozempic Weight Maintenance Tips

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 wi...

Feb 24, 202455 minEp. 322

#321 How To Live a Long Hearth Healthy Life, Measuring Happiness, Understanding the "Whys" of Depression and Cervical Cancer Screening

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 barr...

Feb 17, 202455 minEp. 321

#320 Why Your Body Needs a Variety of Antioxidants, Risk Factors for Eating Disorders, the Importance of Medical Scribes and Immunotherapy as a Cancer Treatment

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...

Feb 10, 202456 minEp. 320

#319 SAD or Winter Blues, Fad Diets and Dietary Oxalates, Love Wellness and Lab Tests and Balancing Mind Body and Spirit

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 balan...

Feb 03, 202456 minEp. 319

#318 The Rise In Incidences of Dementia, Why Words Are Important, How Sugar Can Impact Your Health and Canadians' Opinions on Healthy Lifestyle

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 C...

Jan 27, 202455 minEp. 318

#317 Treating A Respiratory Virus, Caregiver Stress, Coping With Perimenopause, and Caring For Pets in Cold Weather

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 w...

Jan 20, 202456 minEp. 317

#316 Stay Healthy While Travelling, The Science of Nano-Biology, Journaling for Emotional Regulation and The Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer

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...

Jan 13, 202455 minEp. 316

#315 Digestion and Your Health, Stress and Sleep, the Collateral Impact of Ozempic, Nutrition Needs For Vegetarians

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 dec...

Jan 06, 202454 minEp. 315

#314 Immune Support, Coping With Stress, Mental Health in Ontario and Sound Healing

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 lo...

Dec 30, 202356 minEp. 314

#313 Cretan Health, Wellness and Hospitality, Collaborative Art and Relationships, Releasement and Depression Over the Holidays

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 w...

Dec 23, 202355 minEp. 313

#312 Weight Loss Drugs, Yoga For Parkinson's, Slip and Fall Injuries and Dining Out Over the Holidays

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 din...

Dec 16, 202354 minEp. 312

#311 Fiber and Digestion, The Health Benefits of Yoga, Psychedelics for Treatment and Alternate Sources of Protein

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 regist...

Dec 09, 202354 minEp. 311

#310 Finding Balance In The Holiday Chaos, Microdosing Psilocybin for Performance, Living with Guillain-Barre Syndrome and Tongue Exercises For Your Health

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 wit...

Dec 02, 202355 min

#309 The Treatment of Cold and Flu, Eat Right and Sleep Tight, Mindfulness and Your Body Image and Countering the Stigma of Chronic Pain

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 stig...

Nov 25, 202355 minEp. 309

#308 The Treatment of Pain, The Neurobiology of Fear and Anxiety, Changing Diet as We Age and Living With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

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 Hype...

Nov 18, 202356 minEp. 308

#307 Digestion From Top to Bottom, Vaccine Hesitancy, Womens' Running Groups and the Health Benefits of Coffee

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 w...

Nov 11, 202355 minEp. 307

#306 BPH and Prostate Health, Help to Prevent Cancer Naturally, Heart Attack Protocols and Proper Pronouns

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 4 and 5, 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 prostate health with Dr. Ludovic Brunel ND, how you can help prevent cancer naturally with functional nutritional therapist, Katrina Foe, new protocols to treat heart attacks with researcher Dr. Andreas Kumar MD, and navigating proper pronouns with fundraiser...

Nov 04, 202355 minEp. 306

#305 Parkinson's Disease, Lifestyle Habits To Reduce Breast Cancer Risks, Technology As We Age and Treatable Vision Loss

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 28 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 fundraising for Parkinson's Disease with Parkinson Canada CEO Karen Lee and the National Chair of Women For Parkinson's Deb Voorheis, lifestyle choices that can reduce the risk of breast cancer with Dr. Rachel Murphy PHD, technology to help us age in home...

Oct 28, 202355 minEp. 305

#304 Sleep Solutions, Strength Training As We Age, New and Feted Toronto Restaurants and The Power of Perception

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 21 and 22, 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 lifestyle and pharmaceutical solutions for a good night's sleep with clinical pharmacist Andy Donald, the importance of strength training as we age with rehab specialist Sender Deutsch DC, newly opened and Michelin star recognized restaurants in Toronto ...

Oct 21, 202355 minEp. 304

#303 Supplements To Aid Aging In The Home, Improving Your Vagal Tone, Preparing For a New Wave of Covid-19 and Women's Fitness and Heart Health

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 14 and 15 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 supplements and lifestyle decisions that will help you age in your home with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang, how improving your vagal tone will improve your health with Dr. Barbara Woegerer ND, how to prepare for a new wave of Covid-19 with Dr....

Oct 14, 202355 min
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