Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 19 and 20, 2025 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. We’ll discuss your skin as an organ of detoxification with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, gaps in women’s health care in Canada with Dr. Vivien Brown MD, organization and communication for caregivers of the critically and terminally ill with Dr. Laura Shoots MD and cancer nanotechnology with PhD candidate Bram Bussin.

We specifically discuss:

Your Skin and Detoxification

  • The organs of detoxification are interconnected
  • What does the skin do?
  • Surface dirt and grime
  • Heat and opening the pores
  • The health benefits of exercise
  • The biochemical conversion of toxins
  • How do we protect our skin from toxins?
  • Antioxidants
  • Skin health is age dependent
  • Collagen
  • Omega-3 Fatty acids
  • Lifestyle choices to support skin health

 

Gaps in Women’s Healthcare in Canada

  • How women were perceived in medical research?
  • Rheumatoid illness are more prominent among women
  • Pain management
  • The consequences of misdiagnosis
  • 70% of new cases of Alzheimers are women
  • Women’s verbal ability is better – masking diagnosis of cognitive decline
  • Women get more side effects from immunization
  • How does pregnancy history impact future diagnosis?
  • Systemic healthcare problems and women’s health

 

Organization and Communication For Caregivers

  • What causes stress for caregivers?
  • The Canadian culture and quality of life
  • What do family caregivers argue about?
  • Shared decision making
  • Planning for your health
  • Power of Attorney
  • Things you might not think of: Pets, Social Media etc.
  • Palliative care
  • Take Care Together

 

Cancer Nanotechnology

  • What is nanotechnology?
  • Cancer nanotechnology research
  • Nanotechnology and chemotherapy
  • Targeting chemotherapy
  • Drug rollouts incorporating nanotechnology
  • New methodology, new approach
  • Nanoparticles and the liver
  • Decoy particles

 

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