#118 The Natural Treatment of Hot Flashes, Decluttering, Aphrodisiacs and Kicking Unwanted Habits

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 8 and 9, 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 discuss menopause and the natural treatment of hot flashes with Joel Thuna, decluttering for downsizing or aging in place with Leanne Masellis and Rosemary Chemello, aphrodisiac foods and scents with Megan Horsley and kicking unwanted habits with Michael Cassell We specifically discuss: Menopause and The Natural Treatment of Hot Flashes What is menopause? What are the symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause? The biological reason for menopause What is peri-menopause? Minimizing the symptoms of menopause What are hot flashes? Common triggers of hot flashes Dealing with hot flashes Supplements: Sage, EPA and Black Cohosh Decluttering for Downsizing or Aging in Place Why do people live in clutter? How do you start to de-clutter? Cleaning out the pantry The logistics of de-cluttering Downsizing to stay in place Dealing with valuables and keepsakes Fitting into a new space Aphrodisiacs What is an aphrodisiac? How do aphrodisiacs work? Essential oils - terpenes Memories and emotions Why would you use an aphrodisiac? Ylang Ylang, Jasmine Dark Chocolate Zinc supporting testosterone Alcohol How To Kick Unwanted Habits The emotional motive for making change Emotion vs. logic Dopamine and immediate gratification Self-examination and the emotional reward from change Mindfulness Building up emotional strength Internal conflict resolution Reset