Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 8 and 9 2023 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 stress, sleep and your energy with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang, the processing of your food with Registered Dietician Shauna Lindzon, the top heat wave safety tips with Dr. Joseph Alton MD and five reasons why its important to “waste time” with authour Emil Rem

We specifically discuss:

Stress, Sleep and Your Energy

• Why can’t we sleep?
• Lifestyle choices that will help with sleep
• Sleep hygiene
• Herbal remedies: Valerian, Kava Kava, St. John’s Wort etc.
• L Tryptophan
• Magnesium
• Adaptogens, Ginseng and B Vitamins to increase energy during waking hour

 

The Ultra Processing Of Your Food

• The Nova Classification of foods
• Whole vs. processed foods
• Why should we care?
• Ultra Processed foods are addictive
• Is it okay to eat processed foods?
• The time trade-off

 

Top Heat Wave Safety Tips

• What is heat exhaustion?
• How can you tell if you’re suffering from heat exhaustion?
• What are the ramifications of a heat stroke?
• Who is at risk for heat exhaustion?
• How common are heat strokes?
• How quickly can heat exhaustion occur?
• What is the protocol to treat heat exhaustion?
• How quickly should improvement come?
• How do we prevent heat exhaustion?

 

5 Reasons To Indulge In Wasting Time

• A story
• Connecting with people
• Living in the moment
• Investing in self-care
• Creativity
• Gaining perspective

 

To learn more about show sponsor OmegaAlpha and Dr. Gordon Chang go here.

To learn more about Shauna Lindzon go here.

To learn more about Dr. Joseph Alton go here.

To learn more about Emil Rem go here.