Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 4 and 5, 2026 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 supplements for an active healthspan with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, perimenopause and heart health with cardiologist Dr. Nisha D’Mello MD, the top tips to beat sleep loss with neurodesign expert Rachel Melvald, and the physiological impact of stress with health executive Howard Martin.
We specifically discuss:
Supplements For An Active Healthspan
- Having purpose as you age
- The difficulty in getting proper nutrition through food
- Fibre
- Antioxidants
- The role of multivitamins
- Omega 3’s
- Joint health
- Better sleep
- Maintaining muscle mass
- Digestive enzymes
Perimenopause and Heart Health
- The loss of estrogen undermines heart health
- Some women are at higher risk
- Genetic predispositions
- How can women protect their heart health?
- Watch for atypical symptoms
- Higher risk factors for certain ethnicities
- Scarborough Health Network – Her Health Network
Top Neurodesign Tips to Beat Sleep Loss
- Incorporating natural light
- Optimal sleep temperature
- Mitigating noise pollution
- Clutter
- Colour
- Biophilic design
- Natural elements for relaxation
- No blue screens
The Physiological Impact of Stress
- Stress comes from external events and from emotional response from within
- We live in a high stress era
- Are we resilient?
- How does stress manifest physiologically?
- Build a baseline resilience
- A demonstration of a quick coherence technique
- How to utilize the technique
- Meditation
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