#44 Detox 101, Top Tips for Gym Newbies, Yoga Breathing and Preparing for an Empty Nest

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 8 2018 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 talk detox with Joel Thuna, the top times for gym newbies with Kathleen Trotter, yoga breathing with Jelayna DaSilva, and preparing for an empty nest with Lesley Sandler-Griff. Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin We specifically discuss: Detox 101 What is a detox? Detox vs. Cleanse Why do you need to detox? How are we exposed to toxins? Chemical synergy The body’s ability to naturally detoxify organs that detoxify: liver, kidneys, colon, skin liver support kidney support colon support kosher products Top Tips for Gym Newbies We’re all newbies at some point? Finding your fit: “do you” Learning a mindset to work out circuits sets, reps keeping a journal THE SOUL SEGMENT: Love Life Yoga Breathing The day to day practice of mindfulness Breath work Breathing techniques Methods to reduce stress Trying too hard: immediate gratification How your approach to mindfulness can be problematic Meditation apps PURE BEAUTY: Dark Damage Preparing for an Empty Nest: Maintaining couple-hood The changes that come with an empty nest Free time commonality pets new roles in the home changes in finances changing environment