Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 12 and 13 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 the air quality and  how to cleanse your lungs with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang, how to make sure that you don’t quit your workout routine with fitness guru Dr. Stacy Irvine DC, new groundbreaking research of Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Dr. Ken Croitoru and how to avoid pickleball injuries with rehab specialist Dr. Sender Deutsch DC

We specifically discuss:

The Air Quality and Cleansing Your Lungs

• Air quality issues for the GTA …and beyond
• Chemicals and particulates in the air
• Inflammation in the lungs
• Scarring from inflammation
• Common sense preventative measures
• Antioxidants
• Enhancing the body’s own cleansing mechanism
• Herbal remedies
• How does lung cleansing work?
• Your pet’s lungs

 

Don’t Quit Your Fitness Routine

• Why is exercise so important?
• Why do people stop exercising?
• Change your health goals
• Keep yourself accountable
• Workout buddies
• Home gyms are convenient
• The expense of living healthy
• A walk in nature
• Advice for those who want to get back to their fitness routine

 

Groundbreaking Research Regarding IBD

• New research about bacteria that triggers Crohn’s Disease
• What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• Key takeaways from the GEM project
• What are the triggers of IBD
• Why is there a higher incidence of IBD in Canada?
• Possible new approaches
• Why does Crohn’s Disease impact older Canadians?
• Listener resources Crohns and Colitis Canada

 

Avoiding Pickleball Injuries

• Are pickleball injuries occurring?
• What type of injuries can occur from playing pickleball?
• Protocol for injuries on the pickleball court
• What are the indicators of an emergency?
• How do we avoid pickleball injuries?
• Warm up and cool down
• Proper equipment
• Hydration and electrolytes
• Warning signs of potential injuries

 

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

To learn more about Dr. Stacy Irvine DC go here.

To learn more about Dr. Ken Croitoru go here.

To learn more about Dr. Sender Deutsch DC go here.