Welcome to the Less Stressed Life. If you’re here, I bet we have a few things in common. We’re both in pursuit of a Less Stressed Life. But we don’t have it all figured out quite yet. We’re moms that want the best for our families, health practitioners that want the best for our clients and women that just want to feel better with every birthday. We’re health savvy, but we want to learn something new each day. The Less Stressed Life isn’t a destination, it’s a pursuit, a journey if you will. ...
Cancer Straight Talk from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center brings together national experts and cancer patients to have straightforward, evidence-based conversations. Our mission is to educate and empower patients and their families to make the right decisions and live happier, healthier lives.
Tonic Magazine Publisher Jamie Bussin hosts The Tonic an engaging and evocative show about health and wellness. We’ll discuss the issues that matter to you with the top experts from the GTA and across Canada
Welcome to Vitality Unleashed: The Functional Medicine Podcast, your ultimate guide to achieving holistic health and wellness. Created and vetted, by Dr. Kumar from LifeWell MD a dedicated functional medicine physician, this podcast dives deep into the interconnected realms of physical, emotional, and sexual health. Carefully curated medical insights to expand your options, renew hope, and ignite healing—especially when traditional medicine has no answers. Each week, we unpack the complexiti ...
Hosted by Kunal Kapoor, Podcast MD by Ketto, speaks to patients and care-givers affected by deadly diseases to understand everything from the medical aspect of dealing with doctors and hospitals to the emotional aspect and being able to cope with it all. This season we’re focusing on cancer, speaking to remarkable people whose stories are nothing short of inspirational. They take us through their journey of dealing with cancer in great detail, talking about everything from treatment options ...
Learn how you can use intermittent fasting to improve your physical and mental health, so you can feel better, live longer, and (potentially) reverse chronic disease. Ben Tanner, PA-C explains the science and benefits of fasting in basic terms you can understand. He also shares tips and tricks to help you effectively implement fasting into your lifestyle as painlessly as possible. The show covers basic physiology about how fasting works, and step-by-step advice on how to get started with int ...
Tune in every other Wednesday and join the growing conversation how to create a more inclusive, holistic, humanistic health care system to heal and conquer disease with Dr. Barry Rose, a board certified orthopedic surgeon and Cancer survivor.. Dr. Rose will explore his personal vision with other medical and alternative–functional health professionals. Hear how compassion, emotional, moral, and spiritual caring with phatic spirit creates an essential ingredient to successful therapeutic encou ...
I am a Certified Nutrigenomic Health Coach, Skin Care Expert with 23 years experience in medical aesthetics and 7 1/2 years in Nutrigenomics. In this Podcast I share my stories of how I overcame 13 years of chronic pain, severe fatigue and thoughts of suicide. I found genetic testing and natural resources that helped me heal. I also share my intimate stories of child abuse, the loss of my mom at the age of 9 from cancer and how I have come to know that even though my life has been very tough ...
Are you tired of conflicting information about what’s good for your dog? Do you wish there was a way to learn more without being crushed by information overload? To get a sneak peek into books you may want to read? To explore topics that are important to your dogs wellbeing now? What the heck is a healthy dog anyway? Do you want to expand your knowledge about things you didn’t even know you wanted to know-LOL? Then you have found the podcast for you! But wait, there’s more…we are interactive ...
Send us a text Superbugs are rewriting the rules of medicine, but what if smarter immunity—not stronger drugs alone—could tilt the fight? We unpack a bold, data-driven idea: using precisely dosed ozone as an adjunct to antibiotics to help the immune system clear MRSA and other multidrug-resistant infections faster. The twist isn’t more force; it’s …
Send us a text Want a health plan built like a race car—fast, precise, and reliable under pressure? We lay out a data-driven blueprint for elite male vitality that treats performance like an engineering problem, not a guessing game. The framework centers on three interlocking pillars: clinically supervised hormone optimization, structured training …
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 29 and 30, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss the importance of vaccinations with Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, why gluten sensitivity isn't…
Send us a text Brain fog, low drive, and that heavy feeling of “I can’t get going” don’t have to be the new normal. We take a close look at why so many midlife women still struggle with mood and cognition even on standard estrogen therapy, and we unpack compelling new evidence that targeted testosterone can restore motivation, clarity, and emotiona…
Most cancer drugs don’t actually kill cancer — they just slow it down. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, reveals why many FDA-approved cancer treatments are cytostatic, meaning they only halt tumor growth — not destroy it. The future, he says, is in cytotoxic precision oncology: treatments design…
Patients don’t die of cancer alone — they die from waiting. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, exposes how the cancer system’s slow approvals, outdated guidelines, and insurance roadblocks cost patients precious time. Care delayed is care denied — and that’s why Dr. Prato and his team built a prec…
Send us a text A small mineral can move a big needle. We dig into how zinc quietly powers the entire testosterone story—building it from cholesterol, converting it to more active forms, and even letting cells “read” the hormone’s message through zinc finger motifs. If you care about energy, strength, mood, cognition, or sexual health, this is the m…
Send us a text I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint This week, I’m breaking down the simplest, most practical steps I use with clients to spot mold issues an…
What if the best prostate cancer treatment doesn’t cut, burn, or destroy your vitality — yet still teaches your immune system to find and fight cancer throughout the body? In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explains how precision oncology and interventional radiology are redefining prostate cancer…
Send us a text What if the same molecule we blame for smog could, under strict clinical control, help patients fight cancer and feel better during treatment? We dive into medical ozone as an adjunct to standard oncology, focusing on how controlled oxidative stress (hormesis) can recalibrate immunity, reshape the tumor microenvironment, and potentia…
What is the best treatment for advanced melanoma — and why do some therapies fail while others succeed? In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, breaks down the future of melanoma care: deep mapping and immune-centered precision oncology. Using DNA, RNA, and spatial biology, Dr. Prato explains how mappi…
Send us a text The headlines made a promise the data can’t keep: berberine is not “nature’s Ozempic,” and that’s actually good news. We zoom past the hype to explain what berberine really does—activate AMPK, improve insulin sensitivity, reshape the gut microbiome—and how that translates into measurable gains in visceral fat, triglycerides, LDL chol…
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 22 and 23, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss the health benefits of zinc with holistic nutritionist Kristen Schiener, dealing with …
Repurposed drugs can be powerful in cancer care — but only when they’re matched to the right biology. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explains how deep multi-omics testing (DNA, RNA, immune, and spatial biology) reveals whether agents like ivermectin, methylene blue, mebendazole, or fenbendazol…
Send us a text Too many people with sciatica and herniated discs feel trapped between living with pain and going under the knife. We bring a different path into focus: intradiscal ozone therapy, a precisely dosed, outpatient procedure that shrinks bulging discs and quiets inflammation—often delivering relief on par with microdiscectomy, without the…
Cancer is not just a battle of the body — it’s also a battle of the heart and spirit. In this deeply moving episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explores how forgiveness, faith, and emotional peace are essential parts of the healing journey. Drawing from more than 25 years of walking with patients through t…
Send us a text What if tiny vibrations on your fingertips could reveal how well your brain really works? We dive into the science and practice of touch-based cognitive testing, showing how Brain Gauge translates sensory precision into actionable insights on reaction time, timing perception, plasticity, and interhemispheric connectivity. Rather than…
Send us a text I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. The feedback has been incredible, and I answer every question inside the training. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint This week on the Less …
Imagine being told you’re cancer-free — twice — only for the cancer to come back a year later. In this powerful episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, shares the true story of Emma, a breast cancer patient who followed every standard guideline and still faced a devastating recurrence. Despite surgery, chemo, …
Send us a text What if training your body with a little less oxygen could mean a sharper mind, stronger cells, and a longer healthspan? We unpack the oxygen paradox: why severe hypoxia harms but carefully dosed, intermittent low oxygen can remodel biology in your favor. Guided by current research and clinical practice, we trace how precise “hypoxia…
What if your prostate cancer plan was just “shut down testosterone and hope for the best”? That’s the reality for many patients — fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and a life defined by side effects. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, shares Bob’s story, a late-stage prostate cancer patient whose P…
Send us a text What if one small dose could shift big systems—calming neuroinflammation, easing chronic pain, and nudging an overactive immune response back toward balance? We take a clear-eyed look at low-dose naltrexone (LDN) and map the two mechanisms that make its wide-ranging potential believable rather than hype: TLR4 modulation that quiets m…
When one patient’s cancer turned out to be two cancers in one — everything changed. In this powerful episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, shares the story of Fran, a patient diagnosed with Stage IIIC ovarian cancer that revealed two mixed tumor types — low-grade serous and endometrioid carcinoma. After surg…
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 15 and 16, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss how to get better rest with nutraceutical formulator Dr. Gordon Chang PhD, world COPD …
If you’ve been told to “eat whatever you want” during cancer treatment — that’s false advice. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explains why food is treatment, not just fuel. The right diet can help starve cancer cells, repair DNA, detoxify the body, and rebuild immune strength during and after t…
Send us a text A growing stack of clinical evidence says the body doesn’t just enjoy a good laugh—it transforms because of it. We break down how spontaneous laughs and laughter yoga can lower cortisol by double digits within minutes, restore homeostasis, and create durable gains in happiness, hope, and resilience. If you’ve ever wondered whether a …
A hard lump under the jaw… an HPV-positive head and neck cancer… and a patient determined not to settle for “big chemo and radiation.” In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, shares how precision oncology helped an HPV-positive patient go from debilitating side effects and weight loss to remission — wi…
Send us a text What if a few minutes of daily practice could measurably preserve your brain’s structure and sharpen your mind’s control systems? We dive into the data tying meditation to neuroplastic gains across gray matter, white matter, and the networks that steer emotion, attention, and self-awareness. Drawing on MRI studies, longitudinal MBSR …
Send us a text This week on the Less Stressed Life, Dr. David Hanscom joins me for his 4th appearance to explain why anxiety isn’t psychological—it’s physiological—a survival response that we can learn to regulate, not control. We talk about how unprocessed emotions and repetitive thoughts get stored in the body as pain and how tools like expressiv…
Colon cancer treatment doesn’t have to be hit or miss. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explains why most colon cancer treatments fail to deliver lasting results — and how deep precision mapping changes everything. Using DNA and RNA sequencing, spatial biology, and immune profiling, his team ide…
Send us a text A reactive gas that might make tumors less resistant, treatments more effective, and recovery more manageable sounds risky at first blush—but the science tells a more nuanced story. We unpack how medical ozone doesn’t attack tumors directly; instead, it forms short-lived messengers that can improve oxygen delivery, stress tumor mitoc…
Most cancer treatments don’t actually kill cancer — they just manage it. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, reveals the critical difference between cytostatic and cytotoxic therapies — and why precision oncology focuses on the latter. Cytostatic drugs slow tumor growth, but cytotoxic strategies de…
Send us a text The old slogan of eat right and exercise doesn’t cut it anymore. We break down a modern, evidence-based blueprint for extending health span by treating exercise like a prescribed therapy—precise in dose, targeted in modality, and sequenced for real-world function. Instead of accepting decline as inevitable, we frame inactivity as the…
What if you could see every road cancer takes — and block every escape route? In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, reveals how deep mapping and multi-omics testing help doctors “knock out cancer” by identifying every pathway, mutation, and immune barrier that fuels disease growth. Using DNA sequenci…
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 8 and 9, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. This week we'll discuss how to recover from workouts as the weather gets colder with naturopath Dr. Co…
Send us a text Most supplement advice around blood sugar sounds confident but collapses under scrutiny. We take a different route: follow the data, prioritize A1C outcomes, and build a practical plan that blends targeted supplements with gut-first strategies. Starting with a quick reality check on regulation and labeling, we trace metformin’s origi…
Oncotype DX sounds advanced — but it only measures 21 genes. In this episode of OutSmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explains the limitations of Oncotype DX and how precision oncology gives patients a complete picture of their breast cancer biology. Instead of guessing with a one-size-fits-all approach, Dr. Prato show…
Send us a text Chronic pain shouldn’t feel like a life sentence. We take a hard look at fibromyalgia as a complex, measurable condition—driven by central sensitization, immune dysregulation, and chronic oxidative stress—and unpack why so many patients feel failed by conventional medications alone. From fatigue that sleep can’t fix to the mental haz…
Is someone hiding the cure for cancer? Or is the system just broken? In this compelling episode, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, addresses one of the most controversial questions in cancer care: Is the cure already here—but out of reach? His answer may surprise you. Drawing from 25+ years of clinical experience and the latest gen…
Send us a text This week on the Less Stressed Life, Eliza Kingsford joins me to talk about how your nervous system drives behavior and why lasting change only happens when your body feels safe. We dive into the three main nervous system states (safe and connected, activated, and shutdown) and how they show up in your relationship with food, stress,…
Send us a text The way we measure aging is changing, and it’s changing fast. We dig into a major multi-ethnic study that connects men’s total testosterone with the speed of biological aging, then translate the findings into clear steps you can use to protect your health span. Instead of counting candles, we focus on the KDM biological age method, w…
Immunotherapy is revolutionizing cancer care — but not all immunotherapies are the same. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explains the secret benefits and key differences between CAR-T cell therapy and AAIT (Autologous Adoptive Immunotherapy) — and why one approach may offer a safer, more person…
Not all immunotherapies are created equal. In this episode of Outsmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, compares TILs (Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes) with AAIT (Autologous Adoptive Immunotherapy) — two powerful immune-based approaches designed to help the body fight cancer. While TILs are extracted from the tumor and reac…
Send us a text What if cancer’s engine isn’t in the nucleus, but in the mitochondria? We open with the cracks in the mutation-first narrative—millions of tumor variants, no universal driver gene—and follow the trail to a simpler, unifying idea: cancer as a metabolic disorder. From the Warburg effect to PET imaging, we show why a cell’s hunger for g…
Is the cure worth the treatment? In this episode of OutSmart Cancer, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explores one of the toughest questions in oncology — why so many cancer treatments are harder on the body than the disease itself. He explains how maximum-dose chemotherapy can damage the immune system, cause painful side effects,…
Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on November 1 and 2, 2025 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in The Tonic Newsletter and on the Tonic Website. We'll discuss facial cosmetic surgery with plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Michael Brandt MD, h…
Will cancer ever be cured — or are we just managing symptoms? In this visionary episode, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, explores whether cancer can disappear — not just through early detection or conventional care, but by addressing root causes and using thousands of biological data points to map precise, targeted treatment plan…
Send us a text Most people think the scale tells the truth. We pull back the curtain on why it often lies, and how hidden visceral fat can quietly drive insulin resistance, bad cholesterol patterns, and heart disease even when BMI looks “normal.” Drawing on decades of research, we explain why location is destiny for body fat, what makes visceral de…
If your cancer treatment has failed — it doesn’t mean you’ve run out of hope. In this deeply personal message, Dr. Dino Prato, founder of Envita Medical Centers, shares what happens when patients hit the end of the conventional oncology road. Many are told to go home, that no more can be done. But at Envita, we’ve helped thousands find personalized…
Send us a text What if the biggest lever for men’s vitality isn’t counting calories but changing the kind of calories you eat? We dig into a rigorous randomized crossover trial that matched energy intake yet found ultra-processed foods drove rapid fat gain, worse cholesterol ratios, blood pressure increases, and early insulin resistance signals—wit…