#88 The Secrets of Beautiful Skin, Intermittent Fasting, Mindfulness and Gratitude and The Best Farmers Markets in Toronto
Jul 13, 2019
By Valerie Massie
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Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on July 13, 2019 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we chat about the secrets of beautiful skin with Dr. Gordon Chang, intermittent fasting with Dr. Emily Lipinski ND, mindfulness and gratitude with Tracey Soghrati and the best farmers markets in Toronto with Megan Horsley
We specifically discuss:
The Secrets of Beautiful Skin:
Renewing skin from the inside
Free Radicals
Antioxidants in the skin
Vitamins B, C, D, E, Omega 3 Oils,
Minerals – Silicon, Zinc, Copper
Collagen – elasticity of skin
Sources of Collagen
Acne – plugged up glands
Hyaluronic Acid
Intermittent Fasting:
What is intermittent fasting?
Is intermittent fasting dieting?
What is the theory of intermittent fasting?
16/8 intermittent fasting
Hgh
5/2 intermittent fasting
Does intermittent fasting work for everyone?
What are the difficulties of intermittent fasting?
What sort of results can one expect?
What are the drawbacks/contraindications to intermittent fasting?
Mindfulness and Gratitude:
How do you describe gratitude?
The negativity bias
Mindfulness vs. negativity
Gratitude in the context of marriage
Bringing attention to things you take for granted
People with gratitude have more energy
Gratitude and wellness
Limitations of mindfulness
The actual practice of gratitude
Toronto’s Best Farmers Markets:
Advantages of going to a farmers market
Fresh foods
Fun!
Withrow Farmers Market
Unique products
Evergreen/Brickworks Farmers Market
Communication with Farmers/Education
Supporting farmers
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