Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on December 21 and 22, 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 fight holiday stress, insomnia and fatigue with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND,  how to deal with seasonal depression with author Faust Ruggiero, the connection between anemia and blood cancer with advocate Cheryl Petruk and gratitude with author Dr. Greg Hammer MD

We specifically discuss:

Fighting Stress, Fatigue and Insomnia Over The Holidays

  • Why does stress seem so much worse during the holiday season?
  • Sleep disruption
  • Resultant fatigue
  • Light and weather
  • Lifestyle choices
  • Diet
  • Dehydration
  • Herbal teas
  • Exercise
  • Being outdoors
  • Adaptogens
  • Melatonin
  • Magnesium
  • L Theanine
  • Herbs for calming
  • Coenzyme Q-10
  • Sleep Hacks

 

Dealing With Seasonal Depression

  • Why does the holiday season trigger depression?
  • Internal language: “I’m not worthy”
  • Incorrect perceptions
  • Neurotransmitters
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder
  • How can you help someone who appears to be depressed?
  • “You’re not alone”

 

Anemia and Blood Cancer

  • A diagnosis of Myelofibrosis
  • The impact of anemia
  • The process of transfusions
  • Why do Canadians know so little about anemia?
  • A new treatment for Myelofibrosis
  • Heal Canada
  • Get your blood checked

 

Gratitude

  • Why is gratitude important to our happiness?
  • “3 good things” practice
  • Let people know how you feel about them
  • The negativity bias
  • How does gratitude rewire the brain?
  • How do we become less judgemental?
  • Advice for avoiding road rage

 

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