Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 10 and 11, 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 gut health across species with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, the challenges of long-term marriage with author Shantelle Bisson, the early diagnosis and treatment of dementia with psychiatrist Dr. Amer Burhan MD, and overnight blood pressure and your health with researcher Dr. Anita Layton PhD
We specifically discuss:
Gut Health Across Species
- The digestive process for humans, cats, dogs and horses
- The gut microbiome
- How to get a healthy gut microbiome
- What is a probiotic?
- What type of probiotic should you take?
- Digestive enzymes
- Fibre
- Ulcer treatment
- Dosage and safety margins to interchange products
- Prebiotics associated with probiotics
The Challenges of Long-Term Marriage
- The factors that lead to marriage break-down
- Unrealistic expectations
- People and circumstances change over time
- It’s okay to have different interests
- Partners changing in different ways
- Getting married younger requires alignment
- A willingness to work
Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia
- Risk factors of dementia
- Genetic factors
- Early detection through blood tests
- Indicia of cognitive change and dementia
- Loneliness and sensory loss
- How can you tell if memory loss is problematic?
- How our brain changes as we age
- Neuroplasticity
- Available treatments
Overnight Blood Pressure and Your Health
- Blood pressure dips 10-20% when we sleep
- If blood pressure doesn’t dip at least 10% during sleep increases health risks
- Lower dips might be a sign of illness
- Blood pressure dips aren’t usually noticed
- The role of the kidneys vis a vis blood pressure
- Your kidney clears salt from your system
- Why the shift in the kidney schedule is problematic
- Genetics and salt intake are both factors
- Why it is important to monitor blood pressure during sleep
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