Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 7 and 8, 2024 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we’ll discuss how to keep your household health as we transition into Fall with naturopath Dr. Dasha Leneva ND, inflammation and your liver with holistic nutritionist Jass Stupak, where you live impacts your risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease with researcher Dr. Henry Mahncke PhD and new research into dopamine regulation with Dr. Bruno Giros PhD

We specifically discuss:

How To Keep Your Household Healthy This Fall

  • Change of season: change to our health
  • Strengthening immunity for teens
  • Sleep
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin C
  • Probiotics
  • Elderberry Syrup
  • Small consistent healthy habits
  • What can families do together?
  • What do we do if someone is showing symptoms of sickness?
  • Preventative measures

 

Inflammation and Your Liver

  • Why is a healthy liver so important?
  • What is the purpose of supporting your liver?
  • Preventative medicine
  • Antioxidants
  • High quality protein
  • Spices
  • Exercise
  • Magnesium
  • Is liver detox support necessary if you don’t drink alcohol?
  • Herbs that support liver health: milk thistle and dandelion root
  • Skin health

 

Where You Live Impacts Your Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease

  • 60% of those suffering with Alzheimer’s Disease are undiagnosed
  • The problem of lack of diagnosis
  • Access to resources
  • Cultural expectations regarding aging
  • Rural vs. urban
  • Early diagnosis during mild cognitive impairment
  • Lifestyle choices
  • Is it easy to diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease?

 

New Research Into Dopamine Regulation

  • What is dopamine?
  • What does dopamine do?
  • What illnesses are associated with dopamine imbalance?
  • A new neuron which regulates dopamine
  • Dopamine and agonist drugs
  • Next steps

 

For more information about show sponsor New Roots Herbal go here

To learn more about Dr. Dasha Leneva ND go here

To learn more about Jass Stupak go here

To learn more about Dr. Henry Mahncke PhD go here

To learn more about Dr. Bruno Giros PhD go here