Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on August 9 and 10, 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 why all fibre is not the same with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, treating Myopia in children with Optometrist Dr. Fallon Patel O.D., eating lighter in Summer with registered dietician Shauna Lindzon, and identifying emotional triggers with psychologist and author Dr. Eran Magen PhD.

We specifically discuss:

Why All Fibre is Not The Same

• What is fibre?
• Insoluble vs. soluble fibre
• Why do we need to consume fibre?
• What purposes does fibre fulfil?
• Inflammation
• Antioxidants
• Your microbiome
• Sources of fibre in our food
• Fibre and water
• Supplementing fibre
• Probiotics
• Consuming fruits and vegetables

 

Treating Myopia in Children

• What is myopia?
• Why are more children myopic?
• Risk factors of myopia
• Early diagnosis and treatment
• Misight 1 daily contact lenses
• Are daily contact lenses safe for children?
• Ease of use
• Children’s Eye Health Month

CooperVision Canada is giving you the chance to enter to win a pair of tickets to the Ontario Science Centre Exhibits at Sherway Gardens. You can also visit the CooperVision Elementary classroom pop-up at Sherway Gardens on Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23, where parents and guardians can learn about nearsightedness in children and treatment options, such as MiSight 1 day contact lenses. To enter, post the giveaway on Instagram and mention The  Tonic & CooperVision. Share this post on your IG story and tag @tonic @coopervisioncanada to qualify (only open profiles are to be counted).

 

Eating Lighter in Summer

• Do we tend to eat lighter in the Summer?
• Is it easier to eat healthier in the Summer?
• Is it appropriate to eat differently in the Summer
• Grilled vegetables
• Grain bowl
• Kale recipes

 

Identifying Emotional Triggers

• What is an emotional trigger?
• Where do emotional triggers come from?
• How can one tell if they’ve been triggered?
• Awareness and recognizing our reactions
• How can we tell if someone else had been triggered?
• What do you do if you’ve been triggered?
• What do you do if someone else has been triggered?
• How much responsibility do we have if others are triggered?

 

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To learn more about Dr. Fallon Patel O.D. go here

To learn more about Shauna Lindzon go here

To learn more about Dr. Eran Magen PhD go here