Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 7 and 8, 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. This week we’ll discuss the natural treatment of low testosterone with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, a new approach to treating chronic pain with Dr. David D Clarke MD, better nutrition for women in perimenopause with researcher Andrea Donsky and potential new microbial treatments with researcher Dr. Peter Davies PhD.
We specifically discuss:
The Natural Treatment of Low Testosterone
- What does testosterone do?
- Testosterone and dopamine
- Why are younger men experiencing lower testosterone levels?
- What are the symptoms of low testosterone?
- Testing
- Lifestyle choices to boost testosterone
- What foods help to boost testosterone?
- Supplements and herbs
- First steps if you think your testosterone levels are low
A New Approach To Chronic Pain
- What is neuroplastic chronic pain?
- Symptoms of neuroplastic chronic pain
- The challenges of diagnosis
- Neuroplastic recovery treatment
- Mindfulness
- Reasonable expectations of neuroplastic recovery treatment
- How quickly will neuroplastic recovery treatment work?
Better Nutrition During Perimenopause
- Testing for changes first
- Metabolizing alcohol
- More protein is necessary
- Sleep and digestion
- The Vitract test
- Managing stress
- Strength training: building muscle
Potential New Microbial Treatments
- Why is it important to come up with new ways to counter bacterial infection?
- How does bacteria attach to a host cell?
- Proteins that bind to sugar on the surface of the cell
- Stopping the binding, stops the growth and spread of infection
- How do you stop the binding?
- What testing has been done?
- Timing of the treatment
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