Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on October 24 and 25, 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 treating the symptoms of menopause with certified menopause practitioner Dr. Rebecca Chase MD, the basics of meal planning with registered dietician Shauna Lindzon, current research into Type 2 Diabetes and food noise with Dr. Sean Wharton MD, and how to keep your pets safe on Halloween with veterinarian Dr. Carol Osborne IVM.
We specifically discuss:
Treating the Symptoms of Menopause
- Do women have to live with menopause symptoms such as night sweats, hot flashes and sleep disrupton?
- What should women understand about these symptoms?
- The causes of hot flashes and night sweats
- Sleep disturbances
- When should a woman speak with a health practitioner if they are experiencing menopause symptoms?
- What information should you provide to a health practitioner about menopause symptoms?
- Symptoms and age
- Diagnosis doesn’t necessarily require hormone testing
- Treatments available in Canada
- Non-hormonal treatments
- Neurokinin-targeted antagonists
- Lifestyle choices
- Strength training
- How to determine the best treatment plan
- Women with additional health considerations
- Menopause is inevitable but suffering symptoms isn’t
- Where to go online for accurate information
The Basics of Meal Planning
- Why do we struggle to eat nutritionally balanced meals?
- Finding the time to cook nutritious foods
- Building a bowl
- The collateral benefits of meal planning
- The difficulties of meal planning
- Stocking the pantry
- Basic steps to meal planning
- Advanced tips
- Getting protein into meals
Current Research into Type 2 Diabetes and Food Noise
- Current research from EASD
- Survodutide: glucagon agonist to deal with fatty liver disease
- Amylin’s role vis a vis insulin
- GLP-1 agonists reduce food noise
- What is food noise?
- How does food noise impact people?
- The greatest need for obesity management seen in clinic
How to Keep Your Pets Safe on Halloween
- Protecting your pets within the home on Halloween
- What happens if your pet eats candy or chocolate?
- Can your pet eat pumpkin?
- Halloween decorations and costumes
- Protocol for your pets during trick-or-treating
- Microchips
- Loud noises
- Extra diligence for dropped treats
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