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. Charles Platkin PhD, the latest food trends with tastemaker Brigitte Foisy and ancestral healing with healer Gilbert Martina.

We specifically discuss:

Treating Multiple Myeloma

  • Multiple myeloma is a bone marrow and blood cancer
  • What happens if your blood is infected with multiple myeloma?
  • Symptoms
  • How are organs impacted?
  • Who is at greater risk to contract multiple myeloma?
  • Is the disease genetic or environmental?
  • What is a “refractory condition”?
  • Why is there a high rate of relapse in blood cancers?
  • What is Blenrep?
  • Immunotherapy options
  • ODAC recommendation and FDA approval
  • The promise of further treatments

 

Protein and Muscle Growth

  • How is muscle growth measured?
  • What is the actual daily requirement of protein?
  • Is there a “plateau” level of protein intake?
  • Do we need more protein as we age?
  • When should we consume protein?
  • Does protein type matter?
  • High protein bars
  • Can you build muscle mass without exercise?
  • The article we discussed

 

Food Trends

 

Ancestral Healing

  • Symptoms vs. root causes
  • Why do people feel unwell?
  • Ayahuasca
  • What is ancestral healing?
  • Your brain and your mind
  • Meditation and mindfulness
  • Connecting with nature

 

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