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

We specifically discuss:

Steroids

• Corticosteroids
• Steroids as anti-inflammatories
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
• Steroid impact on our bodies
• Topical steroids vs. systemic steroids
• Long term use of steroids
• Are steroids safe to use?
• Homeostasis and withdrawal
• Lifestyle changes

 

Men’s Health and Fitness As We Age

• Fitness and health is unique to the individual and age
• Physical health impacting mental health
• Trevor’s health and fitness regimen
• Exercise and the social connection
• What does being “fit” mean?
• What is the role of supplements in the context of fitness?

 

The Aging Doctor Crisis

• Access to family doctors in Ontario
• CareCanada and access to medical care
• A survey of family doctors in Ontario
• A disparity in the distribution and age of family doctors
• The consequences of aging doctors
• Solutions to the crisis
• 18 towns in Ontario with only 1 doctor close to retirement age
• Smaller towns have older populations – compounding the problem

 

The Dangers of New Age Conspiracy Theories

• What is a New Age Conspiracy Theory?
• An example
• Why are new agers and health and wellness influencers buying into conspiracies?
• Why are people susceptible to these “theories”?
• Aspirational theories curdle in times of stress
• What are the current risks?
• Disenfranchisement and institutions
• Mak Parhar
• The Conspirituality podcast and book

 

To learn more about show sponsor, Pharma-Z powered by the Health Depot go here

To learn more about Andy Donald go here

To learn more about Trevor Linden go here

To learn more about Milad Nourvand go here

To learn more about Matthew Remski go here.