#88 The Secrets of Beautiful Skin, Intermittent Fasting, Mindfulness and Gratitude and The Best Farmers Markets in Toronto

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