The Tonic

The Tonic

Tonic Magazine Publisher Jamie Bussin hosts The Tonic an engaging and evocative show about health and wellness. We’ll discuss the issues that matter to you with the top experts from the GTA and across Canada

Episodes

July 5, 2025 57 mins
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 5 and 6, 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 how summer impacts your digestion with naturopath Dr. Ludovic Brunel ND, whether andropause is real with health researcher David Nelson, what new weight loss data says...
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 28 and 29, 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 how to bring new drugs to market with pharmaceutical marketing executive Arima Ventin, the importance of taking your baseline blood work with naturopath Dr. Kate Hunter ND, b...
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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 cook...
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on June 14 and 15, 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 supplemental digestive enzymes for better digestion with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how to unlock your career potential with author Adam Haston, a new the...
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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...
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 31 and June 1, 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 how to improve intimacy with sexoligist and intimacy coach Serena Haines, innovations in the treatment of blood cancer with Dr. Phillip Kuruvilla MD, what self care really ...
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 24 and 25, 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 ovarian cancer is on the rise with gynecological oncologist Dr. Shannon Salvador MD, how to make a legacy gift with the Director of Planned Giving at The Heart & Stroke Fou...
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 17 and 18, 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 nutritional supplements for common conditions with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, your anal health with Dr. Marcus Burnstein MD, the benefits of meal planning with registered dietician ...
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 10 and 11, 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 hair restoration with cosmetic and aesthetic surgeon Dr. Michael Brandt MD, the connection between 'Food As Medicine' and longevity with researcher Dr. Charles Platkin PhD, low...
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on May 3 and 4, 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 root causes of nine myths about your skin with naturopath Dr. Dasha Leneva ND, the importance of understanding nonverbal communication with ethical hacker and autho...
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 26 and 27, 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 energy efficiency with engineer and electricity efficiency expert Tam Wagner, the health benefits of selenium with cardiovascular surgeon Dr. John Chuback MD, natural anxiety...
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 19 and 20, 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 your skin as an organ of detoxification with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, gaps in women's health care in Canada with Dr. Vivien Brown MD, organization and communication for caregive...
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 12 and 13, 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 ins and outs of cosmetic surgery with plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Ron Somogyi, why you or your loved ones might want to live in a retirement community with ind...
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on April 5 and 6, 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 how to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) naturally with naturopath Dr. Colleen Hartwick ND, love and the stories we tell ourselves that prevent us from finding lov...
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 29 and 30, 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 biomarkers and your health with Nurse Practitioner Tanya ter Keurs, chef approved kitchen gadgets with tastemaker Brigitte Foisy, current research into food as medicine with ...
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 22 and 23, 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 health benefits of marine collagen with nutraceutical expert Elon Lindie,  genetics and why diets fail with Dr. Phyllis Pobee MD,  sex after childbirth with sex expert Am...
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 15 and 16, 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 your oral health care and how it might impact your heart with functional health clinician Bryce Wylde, mother daughter relationship dynamics with author Dr. Debra Mandel PhD,...
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 8 and 9, 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 your lung health with Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, how to get a full body battery with naturopath Dr. Kate Hunter ND, the connection between autism and gastrointestinal problems with ...
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 1 and 2, 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 how to stay healthy while travelling with naturopath Dr. Dasha Leneva ND, why cancer rates are up among young people with Dr. Michael Aziz MD, how to free yourself fr...
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 22 and 23, 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 uptick in winter respiratory viruses with Dr. Christine Palmany MD, anger management with psychologist and author Dr. JJ Kelly PhD, what a farmer wants you to know abo...
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