#117 The Three Greatest Risk Factors to Heart Disease, Milk vs. Dairy Free Alternatives, Mindfulness and Technology and How Yoga Can Help You Attain Your Goals

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 1 and 2, 2020 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 discuss the 3 greatest risk factors to heart disease with Dr. Philip Rouchotas ND, milk vs. dairy free alternatives with Shauna Lindzon, mindfulness and technology with Tracey Soghrati and how yoga can help you attain your goals with Sari Nisker-Fox We specifically discuss: The 3 Greatest Risk Factors to Heart Disease What is Metabolic Syndrome? Hereditary and lifestyle factors Waist circumference The nature of the health risks Reasonable expectations for affecting change Lifestyle strategies to avoid diabetes The Mediterranean Diet Supplements Focus on cholesterol Blood pressure Milk vs. Dairy Free Alternatives Why dairy? Why dairy free alternative? What nutrients do you get from dairy? Dairy free alternatives The benefits and drawbacks of making your own dairy free alternative Oatmilk Replacing the nutrients you get from dairy Potential digestion problems with dairy free alternative? Mindfulness and Technology Remove all devices from your bedroom Turn notifications off (unless necessary for your work) Creating a tech free time/zone - dinnertime Stepping away from the technology Multi-tasking (is b.s.) Secure your phone when you drive Create a conscious community through technology Be purposeful in your use of technology How Yoga Can Help You Attain Your Goals The opportunity to pause Turning back to your heart Connecting to your intention Clear vision Feeling your future feelings Expecting and facing challenges The practice as a metaphor of life Reflection Surrender, honour and gratitude