Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 26 and 27, 2022 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 how the body absorbs supplements with Andrea Donsky, the connection between your DNA and optimizing your wellness with David Nelson, vitamin drips and your immunity with Dr. Simona Scurtu ND and whether bickering with your partner is ever healthy with Dr. Lise Janelle

We specifically discuss:

How Your Body Absorbs Supplements

  • Delivery methods for supplements
  • Oral supplements
  • How does our body absorb oral supplements
  • Supplements that survive stomach acid
  • How long does it take for food/supplements to go through your stomach?
  • Probiotics and your intestines
  • Why is intestinal health so important?
  • Optimizing intestinal health
  • Colon health
  • Topical absorption of supplements

DNA and Optimizing Your Wellness

  • Supplements all work differently for people
  • DNA as it pertains to our health and wellness
  • SNPS
  • MTHFR: activates B vitamins – as it pertains to ADHD
  • DNA information gets more value over time
  • Personalized wellness
  • DNA testing
  • Genetic predispositions
  • Nutrigenomics
  • Epigenetics

Vitamin Drips and Your Immunity

  • Why is our immune system so important?
  • Supporting our gut health and immune system
  • Antioxidant supplements
  • Lifestyle choices
  • What are vitamin drips?
  • How do vitamin drips help with your immunity?
  • Benefits
  • Love and relationships

Is Bickering With Your Partner Ever Healthy?

  • Is bickering common?
  • What is behind bickering?
  • Bickering isn’t really about your partner
  • Is bickering ever healthy?
  • “Extreme Freedom Process” to stop bickering
  • You are responsible for your own happiness
  • Bickering is a symptom, not a cause
  • Can you have a “principled” argument?
  • Never try to hurt your partner in an argument

For more information about show sponsor New Roots Herbal go here.

To learn more about Andrea Donsky go here

To learn more about David Nelson go here.

To learn more about Dr. Simona Scurtu ND go here

To learn more about Dr. Lise Janelle go here.