Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 31 and September 1 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. This week we’ll discuss the excellent care I received at North York General Hospital with Chief of Surgery Dr. Peter Stotland MD, how epigenetics can trigger obesity with author Dr. Stewart Lonky MD, how to kickstart losing 10 lbs with the with round table experts David Nelson, Shauna Lindzon RD and Dr. Stacy Irvine DC, and the top biohacks for longevity with Dr. Sanjeev Goel MD.

We specifically discuss:

When Your Life Changes In An Instant

  • The surgical program at North York General Hospital
  • Why is North York General Hospital unique?
  • Why are younger Canadians developing cancer?
  • Family history and screening
  • Coordinating post surgery care
  • Expectations
  • Compassion

 

How Epigenetics Triggers Obesity

  • The factors that contribute to obesity
  • The role of drugs in weight loss
  • Keeping weight off over time
  • How epigenetics impacts obesity
  • There isn’t just one fat gene
  • You can change your epigenetics
  • What causes epigenetic changes to obesity
  • Obesegens
  • What are the real benefits of exercise?
  • Epigenetic changes are transgenerational
  • What you can do to rid yourself of toxic molecules

 

How To Kickstart Losing 10 lbs.

  • The solution is multifactorial
  • Calorie deficit
  • Avoiding emotional eating
  • Building muscle mass
  • Protein at each meal
  • Dopamine and protein deficiency
  • Polyphenols and real food
  • Fiber
  • Mindful eating

 

The Top Biohacks for Longevity

  • What inspired biohacking?
  • The use of “free” data
  • How is biohacking different from a prescription?
  • The risks of biohacking
  • Conflicting information
  • Biohacking practices that are low-risk
  • Wearables and sleep
  • Not eating late at night
  • Intermittent fasting

 

To learn more about Dr. Peter Stotland MD go here

To learn more about Dr. Stewart Lonky MD go here

Learn more about the round table, David Nelson,  Shauna Lindzon and Stacey Irvine

To learn more about Dr. Sanjeev Goel MD go here