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

#362 RSV From and Medical and Personal Perspective, Existential Life Hacks to Overcome Negativity, Overcoming Disinformation and Becoming 'Different' to Become 'More'

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 30 and December 1 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 RSV from a medical and personal perspective with Dr. Alan Kaplan MD, existential life hacks to overcome negativity with author Stephen Bruyant-Langer, overcoming disinformation with author Donald Barclay, and becoming 'different"...

Nov 30, 2024•56 min•Ep. 362

#361 Winter Itch, Supplements to Support Fertility, the Art and Science of Engagement and New Research Into the Gut Microbiome

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 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 Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss the treatment of 'winter itch' with dermatologist Dr. Melinda Gooderham MD, how lifestyle choices and supplements can support fertility with naturopath Dr. Sara Celic ND, the art and science of engagement with author Rich Carr and new re...

Nov 23, 2024•56 min•Ep. 361

#360 Primary Health Care, COPD, How To Put on Weight and The Importance of Friendships

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 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 Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss primary health care with Dr. David Eisen MD, COPD with the cofounder of COPD Canada Henry Roberts, how to put on weight in an healthy manner with the Tonic Round Table of experts, nutritionist Shauna Lindzon, chiropractor and rehab speci...

Nov 16, 2024•55 min•Ep. 360

#359 Mushrooms For Your Health, Free Will and Your Wellness, Top Stretching Tips and Harnessing Your Emotional Intelligence

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 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 The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss mushrooms for your health with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how 'free will' impacts your wellness with author Dr. Roy Beaumeister, the top tips for stretching as we age with author Dr. Karl Knopf and how to harness your emotional intelligence wi...

Nov 09, 2024•55 min•Ep. 359

#358 Supporting Men's Health, Living With Diabetes, Building Meaningful Relationships for Men and Preventative Wellness

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 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 The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss how to support men's health with naturopath Dasha Leneva ND, what it's like to live with diabetes with the President of Diabetes Canada, Laura Syron, how men can build more meaningful relationships with author Carlyle Naylor and...

Nov 02, 2024•55 min•Ep. 358

#357 Treating Severe Asthma, Urolithin A, Building Bridges and Eating Your Age

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 26 and 27 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 treat severe asthma with Dr. Susan Waserman MD, the health benefits of Urolithin A with Dr. Navnirat Nibber ND, how to build bridges in a divided world with author TJ Woodward and eating your age with author Dr. Ian K Smith MD.

Oct 26, 2024•56 min•Ep. 357

#356 Breaking Breathlessness, Career Success, Healing From Infidelity and Sex Toy Usage By Generation

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 19 and 20 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 'break breathlessness' with Dr. Dawn Bowdish PhD, how to attain career success with author Pattie Dale Tye, how to heal from infidelity with author Dr. Talal Alsaleem and sex toy usage by generation with sex expert Amandine Ranson.

Oct 19, 2024•56 min•Ep. 356

#355 Colon Health, Manifesting Desire for Professional Success, Sleep Hygiene and Powerful Phrases to Avoid Workplace Conflict

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 12 and 13 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 loose bowel movements and colon health with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, manifesting desire for professional success with author Scott Haug, sleep hygiene with Dr. Greg Hammer MD and powerful phrases you can use to avoid workplace conflict with ...

Oct 12, 2024•56 min•Ep. 355

#354 The Treatment of Whooping Cough, What Makes a Neighbourhood Special, Discovering Your Passion and Personal Branding and Your Mental Health

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 5 and 6, 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 treat whooping cough with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, what makes a neighbourhood special with author Mary Lea Carroll, discovering your passion with lawyer and author Shadan Kapri and the connection between persona...

Oct 05, 2024•56 min•Ep. 354

#353 How To Support Local Hospitals, Navigating a Pathway to Possibility, The Evolution of Masturbation and How Knowing Your Personality Type and Getting Unstuck

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 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. We'll discuss how and why it's necessary to support local hospitals with volunteer and donor Ron Baruch, how to navigate a pathway to possibility with author Kat O'Sullivan, the evolution of masturbation with sex expert Amandine Ranson and how knowin...

Sep 28, 2024•55 min•Ep. 353

#352 Cervical Dystonia, How To Get a Better Night's Sleep, New Restaurant Openings and The Current State of Covid 19

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 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. We'll discuss cervical dystonia with Dr. Susan Fox MD, how to get a better night's sleep with the Tonic panel of experts David Nelson, Shauna Lindzon RD and Dr. Stacy Irvine DC, new restaurant openings in Toronto with tastemaker Brigitte Foisy and wh...

Sep 21, 2024•55 min•Ep. 352

#351 Constipation and Colon Health, Pain Management, Shame and Empowerment and Overcoming Rejection

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 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 constipation and colon health with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how naturopaths can help with pain management with Dr. Tracey Teasdale ND, how dealing with shame leads to empowerment with author Dr. Abbie Marono PhD and how to overcome rejecti...

Sep 14, 2024•55 min•Ep. 351

#350 How To Keep Your Household Healthy This Fall, Inflammation and Your Liver, Where You Live Impacts Your Risk of Alzheimer's Disease, and New Dopamine Research

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 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. This week we'll discuss how to keep your household health as we transition into Fall with naturopath Dr. Dasha Leneva ND, inflammation and your liver with holistic nutritionist Jass Stupak, where you live impacts your risk of developing Alzheimer's Di...

Sep 07, 2024•55 min•Ep. 350

#349 Your Life Can Change In An Instant, How Epigenetics Triggers Obesity, How To Kickstart Losing 10 lbs. and the Top Biohacks For Longevity

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 31 and September 1 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 excellent care I received at North York General Hospital with Chief of Surgery Dr. Peter Stotland MD, how epigenetics can trigger obesity with author Dr. Stewart Lonky MD, how to kickstart losing 10 lbs with the with round table experts David ...

Aug 31, 2024•52 min•Ep. 349

#348 Treating Trauma From Sexual Assault, Disciplined Listening, Changing Libido and Anti-Inflammatory Diets To Counter Dementia

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 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 the treatment of trauma arising from sexual assault with digital guru Nina Mistry, how disciplined listening can expose hidden meaning in conversations with certified forensic interviewer and writer Michael Reddington, how our libidos change as we age with...

Aug 24, 2024•53 min•Ep. 348

#347 Semaglutide, Obesity and Heart Disease, Kickstarting Getting Back Into Shape, Conscious Conversation and Self-Led Connected Life

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 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 semaglutide can be used to treat obesity and heart disease with cardiac surgeon Dr. Subodh Verma, how to kickstart getting back into shape with round table experts David Nelson, Shauna Lindzon RD and Dr. Stacy Irvine DC, the art of conscious conversati...

Aug 17, 2024•55 min•Ep. 347

#346 Immune Health and Brain Wellness, Ticks and Lyme Disease, The Impacts of RSV and the Efficacy of Multivitamins

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 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 The Tonic Magazine. We'll discuss immune health and brain wellness with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, ticks and the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease with researcher Dr. Heather Coatsworth PhD, the impacts of RSV with Dr. Christine Palmay M.D. and the efficacy of multivitamins with Dr. Charles Platkin...

Aug 10, 2024•55 min•Ep. 346

#345 Sports Nutrition, Meditation and Mindfulness and Exercise, Avoiding Automated Behaviours and Hydration and Electrolytes

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 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 sports nutrition with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, how meditation and mindfulness helps with exercise with personal trainer and mindfulness coach Jyima Ofori-Atta, how to free yourself from automated behaviours with author Julio Vincent Gambuto and hydra...

Aug 03, 2024•55 min•Ep. 345

#344 Losing Sight, Heat and Your Brain, Summer Sleep Tips and Keeping Sheltered Animals Cool

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 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. We'll discuss what it's like to lose your sight, with Ben Akuoko, how the heat impacts your brain with neuroscientist Dr. Henry Mahncke PhD, summer sleep tips with neuropsychologist Dr. Maude Bouchard PhD and keeping our sheltered animals cool with shelter behaviour consultant Meli...

Jul 27, 2024•56 min•Ep. 344

#343 Nutrigenomics, Brain Boosting Tips, Physician Approved Home Remedies and the Power of Your Body's Wisdom

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 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. We'll discuss the benefits of nutrigenomics with naturopath Dr. Kimberly Ramberan ND, brain boosting tips with researcher Dr. Patrick Porter PhD, physician approved home remedies with author Mark Johnson and the power of your body's wisdom with psychotherapist and author Dr. Lisa C...

Jul 20, 2024•55 min•Ep. 343

#342 Strength Training and Supplements for Muscle, Bone and Joint Health, The Healthy At Any Size Fallacy, Our Ancestors' 'In The Moment' Midset and How to Treat Alzheimer's and Other Diseases of The Gut

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 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. We'll discuss the importance of strength training and proper supplementation for muscle, bone and joint health with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, the "Healthy At Any Size" fallacy with Dr. Stewart Lonky MD, how to emulate our ancestors' "in the moment" mindset with author Dr. Jenny Powers ...

Jul 13, 2024•56 min•Ep. 342

#341 The Gut-Brain Axis and Alzheimer's Disease, MSG Hidden In Our Food, Howard Stern's Lessons In Leadership and Coping With Grief

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 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 the gut-brain axis and Alzheimer's disease with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, MSG hidden in our food (and why that's bad) with author Dr. Katie Reid PhD, lessons in leadership from...Howard Stern with author and personal coach Michael Kublin and coping with...

Jul 06, 2024•56 min•Ep. 341

#340 Weekly Basal Insulin Shots, Exercise Tips To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor, Supporting Divorcing Dads, Treating the Symptoms of Perimenopause Digitally

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 29 and 30, 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 weekly basal insulin shots are a game changer for those with Type 2 Diabetes with Dr. Alex Abitbol MD, exercise tips to help strengthen your pelvic floor with health CEO Gloria Kolb, how to support the mental health of divorcing dads with Dr. Eran Megan...

Jun 29, 2024•55 min•Ep. 340

#339 Authenticity and Human Connection, Proper Hydration, Facing Your Fears, and The Medical Reformation Vegan Renaissance Bible

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on Jun 22 and 23, 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 and The Tonic Newsletter. This week we'll discuss authenticity and human connection with empowerment coach Val Vee, the importance of proper hydration with naturopath, Dr. Barb Woegerer, how to face your fears and counter your phobias with auther Christopher Paul Jones, and the deta...

Jun 22, 2024•55 min•Ep. 339

#338 Medication and Health Tips for Summer Vacation Season, Medical Technology for Smarter Hospitals, Compensating Nurse Practitioners In New Roles and Pollinator Health

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 15 and 16, 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 medication and health tips for Summer vacation travel with clinical pharmacist Andy Donald, technology for smarter hospitals with health entrepreneurs Blair Laufman and Mary-Agnes Wilson, compensating nurse practitioners in new roles in Alberta with med...

Jun 15, 2024•56 min•Ep. 338

#337 A Holistic Approach To Weight Loss, The Top Foods For Your Health When Cost Matters, Virtual Dermatological Care and the Lucky Iron Fish

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 8 and 9, 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 holistic approach to weight loss with naturopath Dr. Dasha Leneva ND, the top foods for your health when cost matters with researcher Dr. Charles Platkin PhD, virtual dermatological care with dermatologist Dr. Annie Liu and the story behind the "lucky iron fi...

Jun 08, 2024•55 min•Ep. 337

#336 Men's Health At All Ages, Cancer Fighting Foods, Strength Training to Fight Chronic Illness and Personalized Nutrition Plans

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 1 and 2 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. We'll discuss men's health at any age with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, cancer fighting foods with registered dietician Shauna Lindzon, strength training to fight chronic illness with personal trainer and author Igor Klibanov, and personalized nutrition plans with D...

Jun 01, 2024•55 min•Ep. 336

#335 Living With Schizophrenia, Health Choices in Your 30's, What to Eat When Taking Ozempic and the Top Restaurants in Toronto

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 25 and 26, 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 it's like to live with schizophrenia with Marie Roder, health choices in your 30's that impact illnesses in middle age with naturopath Dr. Barb Woegerer, what you should eat if you're taking Ozempic for weight loss with registered dietician Shauna Lindz...

May 25, 2024•55 min•Ep. 335

#334 Women's Health At Any Age, How To Boost Your Energy, Technology to Alleviate Doctor Burnout and Getting The Courage to Shine

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. We'll discuss women's health at any age with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how to boost your energy with round table experts David Nelson, Joel Thuna and Sender Deutsch, the technology to prevent doctor burnout with Med Tech Expert Sarah Wilkinson and how to get t...

May 18, 2024•55 min•Ep. 334

#333 The Future of Pharmacy and Healthcare Part 2, What a Healthy Detox Looks Like, Finding Meaning in Everything and the Limits of Food as Medicine

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 11 and 12, 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, what a healthy detox looks like with naturopath Dr. Kate Hunter ND, how to find meaning in everything with author Seye Kuyinu and the limits of 'Food as Medicine' with Dr. ...

May 11, 2024•56 min•Ep. 333

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