Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 21 and 22, 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 the treatment of cataracts with opthamologist Dr. Natasha Dang BMSc MD FRCSC, the heath and wellness secrets of Centenarians with researcher Dr. Charles Platkin PhD, new cookbooks with reviewer Naomi Bussin and how to travel safely with your pet with veterinarian Dr. Carol Osborne DVM
We specifically discuss:
The Treatment of Cataracts
- What is a cataract?
- How do you know if you have cataracts?
- When do cataracts develop?
- Who usually gets cataract surgery?
- Is it better to wait to get cataract surgery?
- Are cataracts inevitable?
- Cataract surgery technology
- Adjustable lenses
- Reasonable expectations
- What are first steps if you think that you have cataracts?
- What is the process of cataract surgery?
The Health and Wellness Secrets of Centenarians
- Dr. Zhaoli Dai-Keller
- The diet of those who live to 100+
- Overly restrictive diets
- Taking less than 5 medications
- Lifestyle choices: exercise, sleep etc.
- Living in a rural community
- Community, engagement and purpose
- How can governments support healthspan?
New Cookbooks
- Ozoz Sokoh: Chop Chop: Cooking the Food of Nigeria
- Nigerian cuisine is regional
- Accessing ingredients
- Jollof rice and beef suya
- Hugh Mangum: Barbecue
- An extensive compendium of grilling and barbecue
- Tandoori chicken
Safe Travel With Your Pet
- Make sure that your pet is healthy enough to travel
- Basic obedience training
- What should you pack to support the wellness and safety of your pet?
- What should be in a pet first aid kit?
- How do you make your pet more comfortable in the car?
- Calming high strung dogs
- Pet tranquilizers
- Natural pet remedies
- Don’t leave your pet in a parked car!
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