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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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#418 The Midlife Metabolism Reset...and More! 10.01.2026 1:00:26

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 10 and 11, 2026 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 your metabolism changes after forty and what you can do about it with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, the importance of...

#417 ParticipACTION's Community Challenge...and More! 03.01.2026 59:18

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 3 and 4, 2026 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 ParticipACTION'S Community Challenge with President Brian Torrance, the "Real Girl's Guide to Midlife" with author Angela Burk, chemically...

#416 How Your Digestion Changes As You Age...and More! 13.12.2025 1:00:15

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 13 and 14, 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 your digestion changes as you age with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, enzymes that block effectiveness of antibiotic...

#415 How Your Gut Microbiome Shapes Your Aging...and More! 06.12.2025 59:57

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 6 and 7, 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 your gut microbiome shapes your aging with naturopath Dr. Dasha Leneva ND, the causes of and solutions for physician burnout...

#414 The Importance of Vaccinations, Gluten Sensitivity, Permaculture and a Cancer Recovery Journey 29.11.2025 58:54

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 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 the importance of vaccinations with Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, why gluten sensitivity isn't what you think it is with health and wellness res...

#413 The Health Benefits of Zinc, Dealing With a Narcissistic Family Member, The Cookbook Holiday Gift Guide, and The Connection Between Heart Disease and Shingles 22.11.2025 59:59

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 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 zinc with holistic nutritionist Kristen Schiener, dealing with a narcissistic family member with mother and daugh...

#412 The Biochemistry of Better Rest, COPD, Nature's Restorative Power, and Cold Plunges and Your Gut Biome 15.11.2025 1:00:24

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 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 how to get better rest with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, world COPD day with COPD Canada co-founder Henry Roberts, the...

#411 Cold Weather Workout Recovery, The Psychology of Conflict, 5 Ingredients to Help With the Symptoms of Perimenopause and the 5 Types of Obesity 08.11.2025 59:43

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 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. This week we'll discuss how to recover from workouts as the weather gets colder with naturopath Dr. Coleen Hartwick ND, the psychology of conflict with...

#410 Facial Cosmetic Surgery, Healing Both Ends of The Leash, Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for CTE and Working Towards Sobriety 01.11.2025 59:20

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 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. We'll discuss facial cosmetic surgery with plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Michael Brandt MD, how to heal both ends of the leash with veterinaria...

#409 Your Vision As You Age, Mother Daughter Relationships, Yoga For Resilience, and Stem Cell Treatment for CTE 25.10.2025 58:47

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 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. We'll discuss your vision as you age with opthamologist Dr. Natasha Dang BMSc MD FRCSC, navigating difficult mother daughter relationships with author...

#408 Medicinal Mushrooms, Liver Health, RSV Care Costs, and Our Common Sixth Sense 18.10.2025 59:45

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 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. We'll discuss the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms with holistic nutritionist Kristen Schiener, how to support your liver health with chiropracto...

#407 Supporting Respiratory Health, Is Intercourse the Goal or an Option, How to Survive, Live and Thrive, and Chronic Pain Management 11.10.2025 59:32

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 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. We'll discuss how to support your respiratory health with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, whether sexual intercourse is the goal or mere...

#406 Mood, Energy and Brain Fog in Perimenopause, Can We Really Live Forever, Post Surgery Diet, Triggering In a Public Setting 04.10.2025 1:00:11

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 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. This week we'll discuss how to improve your mood, energy and cognition during perimenopause with naturopath Dr. Dasha Leneva ND, whether we can really li...

#405 The Treatment of Glaucoma, AI Psychosis, Back To School Health Tips and What Underlies Gut Symptoms 27.09.2025 1:00:30

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 glaucoma with opthamologist Dr. Natasha Dang BMSc MD FRCSC, the dangers of AI Psychosis with psychologist and author Dr. A...

#404 Body Contouring After Weight Loss, Neuroscience of Music, Face To Face Communication and Back To School Mindfulness Tips 20.09.2025 1:00:18

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 20 and 21, 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 body contouring after weight loss with plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Ron Somogyi MD, the neuroscience of music with neuroscien...

#403 Pet Joint Health, Mindfulness for A Crisis, RSV Risks For Adults and The Warning Signs of Reproductive Cancer 13.09.2025 1:00:35

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 13 and 14, 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 pet's joint health with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how mindfulness can help overcome a crisis with author Mar...

#402 Healthspan (Part 2), Sex Aids and Crutches, Digital Assessment of Cognition and 'No Will Power" Workouts 06.09.2025 1:00:52

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 6 and 7, 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 improve your healthspan with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, sex aids and sex crutches with sex therapist Serena Hai...

#401 The Treatment of Joint Pain, Navigating Narcissism, L-Arginine for Longevity and Fall Risk and Cognition 30.08.2025 1:00:21

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 30 and 31, 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 natural treatment of joint pain with chiropractor Dr. Emma Whelpton, how to navigate a toxic relationship with a narcissist with menta...

#400 The Treatment of Multiple Myeloma, Protein and Muscle Growth, Food Trends and Ancestral Healing 23.08.2025 58:36

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 23 and 24, 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 multiple Myeloma with oncologist and hematologist Dr. Donna Reece MD, protein and muscle growth with researcher Dr. Charl...

#399 Busting Cataract Myths, The Real Costs of Obesity, Natural Treatment of Bone Health and How To Improve Your Memory and Cognition 16.08.2025 1:00:07

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 16 and 17, 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 bust myths surrounding cataracts with opthamologist Dr. Natasha Dang BMSc MD FRCSC, the real costs of obesity with internist Dr. Michael Aziz MD,...

#398 All Fibre Is Not The Same, Treating Myopia in Children, Eating Lighter in Summer and Identifyiing Emotional Triggers 09.08.2025 56:15

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 9 and 10, 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 all fibre is not the same with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, treating Myopia in children with Optometrist Dr. Fallon P...

#397 Healthspan (Part 1), Ethical Veganism, Healthy Summer Travel Tips and The Power of Questions 02.08.2025 56:50

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 2 and 3, 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 improve your healthspan with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, ethical veganism with philosophy professor and author Dr....

#396 Vitiligo, Fixing Your Internal Monologue, Music as Medicine and Emotional Support 26.07.2025 56:24

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 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 the treatment of vitiligo with Dr. Yvette Miller-Monthrope MD, how to fix your internal monologue with psychologist and author Faust Ruggier...

#395 Chronic Nasal Conditions, Nervous System Regulation and Sexual Pleasure, Decoding GLP-1 Agonists, and Gen Z's and Adversity 19.07.2025 59:40

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 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 the treatment of chronic nasal conditions with Dr. Yvonne Chan MD, how nervous system regulation leads to sexual pleasure with sex therapi...

#394 Gut Motility, Treating Men's Sexual Health, The Wellness Ethic, Men's Perspective on Menopause 12.07.2025 59:09

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 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 gut motility with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, treating men's sexual health with Dr. George Mankaryous MD, how to lean int...