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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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#368 Small Nutritional Changes For Big Health Gains, The History and Culture of Diets, Vanilla vs. Kinky Sex and What Consciousness Really Is 11.01.2025 54:54

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 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. This week we'll discuss how small nutritional lifestyle changes can lead to big health gains with naturopath Dr. Dasha Leneva, the history and culture...

#367 Aiding Your Liver Health, Supporting Your Health While Taking Semaglutide for Weight Loss, Wegovy and Heart Disease Risk and Dealing With a Cancer Diagnosis 04.01.2025 55:50

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on January 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. We'll discuss how to aid your liver health with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, supporting your health while taking semaglutide for weight loss with the Tonic roun...

#366 The Stigma of Obesity, Your Pelvic Floor and Sexuality, RFK and Your Health and Giving and Receiving Feedback 28.12.2024 55:53

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 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. This week we'll discuss the stigma of obesity with local celebrity chef Rodney Bowers, the importance of the pelvic floor to your sexuality with sex e...

#365 Fighting Holiday Stress, Insomnia and Fatigue, Seasonal Depression, Anemia and Blood Cancer and Gratitude 21.12.2024 55:26

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 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. This week we'll discuss how to fight holiday stress, insomnia and fatigue with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, how to deal with seasonal depressi...

#364 Aiding Detoxification Pathways, Bone Erosion in Space, Facing Death and How To Achieve Financial Independence 14.12.2024 55:48

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 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 how to aid detoxification pathways with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how to counter bone erosion on earth and in space with Dr. Jon Soboloff PhD...

#363 Inspiration for Art, How to Focus and Pay Better Attention, The Holiday Cookbook Gift Guide, and Human Hacking 07.12.2024 54:53

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 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. We'll discuss the inspiration for his debut album with Canadian recording artist RISHI, how to pay better attention with the Tonic roundtable of experts,...

#362 RSV From and Medical and Personal Perspective, Existential Life Hacks to Overcome Negativity, Overcoming Disinformation and Becoming 'Different' to Become 'More' 30.11.2024 55:33

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 St...

#361 Winter Itch, Supplements to Support Fertility, the Art and Science of Engagement and New Research Into the Gut Microbiome 23.11.2024 55:43

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...

#360 Primary Health Care, COPD, How To Put on Weight and The Importance of Friendships 16.11.2024 55:12

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 ma...

#359 Mushrooms For Your Health, Free Will and Your Wellness, Top Stretching Tips and Harnessing Your Emotional Intelligence 09.11.2024 55:19

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 f...

#358 Supporting Men's Health, Living With Diabetes, Building Meaningful Relationships for Men and Preventative Wellness 02.11.2024 55:10

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 Diabete...

#357 Treating Severe Asthma, Urolithin A, Building Bridges and Eating Your Age 26.10.2024 55:45

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 bridge...

#356 Breaking Breathlessness, Career Success, Healing From Infidelity and Sex Toy Usage By Generation 19.10.2024 55:32

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 infide...

#355 Colon Health, Manifesting Desire for Professional Success, Sleep Hygiene and Powerful Phrases to Avoid Workplace Conflict 12.10.2024 55:37

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, slee...

#354 The Treatment of Whooping Cough, What Makes a Neighbourhood Special, Discovering Your Passion and Personal Branding and Your Mental Health 05.10.2024 55:52

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 Car...

#353 How To Support Local Hospitals, Navigating a Pathway to Possibility, The Evolution of Masturbation and How Knowing Your Personality Type and Getting Unstuck 28.09.2024 55:20

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...

#352 Cervical Dystonia, How To Get a Better Night's Sleep, New Restaurant Openings and The Current State of Covid 19 21.09.2024 55:15

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...

#351 Constipation and Colon Health, Pain Management, Shame and Empowerment and Overcoming Rejection 14.09.2024 55:09

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...

#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 07.09.2024 55:09

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 w...

#349 Your Life Can Change In An Instant, How Epigenetics Triggers Obesity, How To Kickstart Losing 10 lbs. and the Top Biohacks For Longevity 31.08.2024 52:23

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...

#348 Treating Trauma From Sexual Assault, Disciplined Listening, Changing Libido and Anti-Inflammatory Diets To Counter Dementia 24.08.2024 52:52

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...

#347 Semaglutide, Obesity and Heart Disease, Kickstarting Getting Back Into Shape, Conscious Conversation and Self-Led Connected Life 17.08.2024 55:25

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 ta...

#346 Immune Health and Brain Wellness, Ticks and Lyme Disease, The Impacts of RSV and the Efficacy of Multivitamins 10.08.2024 55:23

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 impa...

#345 Sports Nutrition, Meditation and Mindfulness and Exercise, Avoiding Automated Behaviours and Hydration and Electrolytes 03.08.2024 55:02

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 Of...

#344 Losing Sight, Heat and Your Brain, Summer Sleep Tips and Keeping Sheltered Animals Cool 27.07.2024 55:36

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...