Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 24 and 25, 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 ovarian cancer is on the rise with gynecological oncologist Dr. Shannon Salvador MD, how to make a legacy gift with the Director of Planned Giving at The Heart & Stroke Foundation Sarah Bollozos, plant based remedies for allergy symptoms with curandera Josie Castaneda and how to optimize gold particles for medical treatment with researcher Dr. Yolanda Hedberg PhD

We specifically discuss:

Why Is Ovarian Cancer On the Rise?

• What is ovarian cancer?
• Common symptoms of ovarian cancer?
• How is ovarian cancer diagnosed?
• Early detection
• Why are women getting ovarian cancer as we age?
• The genetic component
• What happens after diagnosis?
• Recurrence and mortality
• Research and treatment gaps
• Common treatment needs
• Ovarian Cancer Canada

 

How to Make a Legacy Gift

• What is a legacy gift?
• Can anyone leave a legacy gift?
• Do legacy gifts really make a difference?
• What are the benefits of making a legacy gift to the donor?
• Do you have to be wealthy to leave a legacy gift?
• How do legacy gifts impact beneficiaries?
• Can you leave more than one legacy gift in a will?
• First steps
• More information

 

Plant Based Remedies for Allergy Symptoms

• What is a curandera?
• Training and licencing as a curandera
• Cinnamon tea
• Peppermint essential oil
• Holy herb syrup
• Garlic honey vinegar
• Vapuru rub

 

Optimizing Gold Particles for Medical Treatment

• What is a nanoparticle?
• What are gold nanoparticles used for?
• The stability of gold as a nanoparticle
• Bonding for applications?
• Avoiding clumping
• Follow up studies
• Noble metals
• Next steps

 

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