Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 30 and 31, 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 how to support taking GLP-1 agonists with naturopath Dr. Kate Hunter, behavioural treatment of chronic pain with neurologist Dr. Eric Anderson, the economic benefits of increasing Shingles vaccination rates with researcher Maaike De Vries, and why gut biome health in your child’s first there years impacts overall health through childhood with gastroenterologist Dr. Savita Srivastava.
We specifically discuss:
How to Support Taking GLP-1 Agonists
- What are GLP-1 agonists?
- How do they work in the body?
- Muscle mass loss
- Why are lifestyle choices necessary?
- Which lifestyle choices should be made?
- Supplementing with protein powder, creatine monohydrate, HMB, antioxidants and probiotics
- Dealing with gastric side-effects
- Exercise, strength training, resistance training
- Bone density and rapid weight loss
- Top questions to ask before taking GLP-1 agonists
Behavioural Treatment of Chronic Pain
- What is behavioural treatment?
- How does the brain and nervous system contribute to chronic pain?
- Stress, trauma and history impact chronic pain
- The role of neuroplasticity in treatment
- Breaking cycles of rest, fear and inactivity
- Dealing with suppressed emotional stress
- How can you tell if there is (or isn’t) an unresolved physical source of pain?
- Where is the pain being experienced in the brain?
The Economic Benefits of Increasing Shingles Vaccination Rates
- How many cases of Shingles are there in Canada each year?
- 1 in 3 Canadians will experience Shingles in their life
- How does Shingles impact Canadians’ ability to work?
- What is the impact on the economy?
- What percentage of Canadians over 50 are vaccinated?
- Barriers to vaccination
- Are corporations covering the cost of vaccinations?
- The economic benefits of increased vaccination rates
- Key takeaways from the report
Your Child’s Gut Health in Their First 3 Years is Determinative
- What are the first 1000 days and why are they so important?
- How does the gut microbiome influence a child’s immune system and brain health?
- The gut-brain axis
- How food allergies develop
- Parents’ misconceptions about their children’s gut health
- The role of antibiotics in microbiome disruption
- Practical ways to support your child’s microbiome
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