Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 20 and 21 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Magazine. We’ll discuss the benefits of nutrigenomics with naturopath Dr. Kimberly Ramberan ND,  brain boosting tips with researcher Dr. Patrick Porter PhD, physician approved home remedies with author Mark Johnson and the power of your body’s wisdom with psychotherapist and author Dr. Lisa Cooney PhD.

We specifically discuss:

The Benefits of Nutrigenomics

  • What is nutrigenomics?
  • Nutrigenomics and the treatment of disease
  • Gene potential
  • Key genetic variations that might impact our nutrition
  • Genetics and detoxification
  • Genetics and fatalism
  • Incorporating nutrigenomics into practical treatment
  • Limitations
  • Costs
  • Ethical considerations
  • Metabolic support

 

Brain Boosting Tips

  • When is it time to concern yourself with cognitive decline?
  • Signs of cognitive decline
  • Inflammation in the gut-brain axis
  • Lifestyle choices to prevent cognitive decline
  • Recovery – stress management and sleep
  • How to improve REM and deep sleep
  • Supporting diet

 

Doctor Approved Home Remedies

  • Influencers, social media and celebrity endorsements
  • How can we avoid folklore remedies?
  • Ailments that can be treated with home remedies
  • Red yeast rice and high cholesterol
  • Anger managment and heart disease
  • Hydration and strokes
  • Credibility

 

The Power of Our Body’s Wisdom

  • What is a soul print?
  • Barriers to achieving our potential
  • Intuitive awareness
  • Does everybody have the capacity to attain intuitive awareness?
  • How do we learn to listen to our inner voice?
  • A poker analogy
  • How do we develop these connections

 

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To learn more about Mark Johnson go here

To learn more about Dr. Lisa Cooney PhD go here