Fusion Health Radio: the Health, Lifestyle, and Mindset Podcast

Functional Medicine is essentially Traditional Chinese Medicine with a Microscope and a time machine. Say what...? If you ask Dr. Michael Smith, that is the answer. It goes like this... Both Functional Medicine and Chinese Medicine aim to discern the root cause of a person's condition. They are both focused on the interaction of all of the subtle and complex systems within the human body. Chinese medicine has a VAST history and experience with diagnostic tools that have helped people for over 5000 years. Pretty cool! Functional Medicine applies some VERY leading-edge lab testing and, what is called correlative questionnaires. That is where the time machine comes in. On average, leading-edge lab tests are between 7 and 10 years ahead of what most insurance companies will pay for. Especially in Canada. In this episode, Anthony Sanna goes on a deep dive into all things Functional Medicine with Michael Smith. This conversation actually takes 2 episodes... Enjoy!    

Every one of us will have a sleepless night. About 30% of adults suffer from some form of sleep disturbance. Life without sleep SUCKS!!! In this episode, Anthony Sanna talks with Michael Smith about the havoc that insomnia can wreak on your health.  Learn about what happens to your glands, your fertility, your libido, your brain and your immune system when you just can't sleep.

Every one of us will have a sleepless night. About 30% of adults suffer from some form of sleep disturbance. Life without sleep SUCKS!!! In this episode, Anthony Sanna talks with Michael Smith about the havoc that insomnia can wreak on your health.  Learn about what happens to your glands, your fertility, your libido, your brain and your immune system when you just can't sleep.

If you have ever seen an Acupuncturist or a Doctor or Chinese medicine, you have probably spent a few minutes scratching your head about your diagnosis. My qi is weak......? My Qi is stuck in my liver.....? My Lungs are dry but my Spleen is .....? There is Wind and Phlegm in my brain.....? What are these people talking about? And how does this actually help you heal? In this episode, Anthony Sanna goes on a deep-dive with Dr. Michael Smith into the REAL meaning of Qi and how easily Chinese medicine terminology sounds like, well.... Chinese.   Show Notes: Qi Gong Characters Dao Yin Characters Zheng Qi and Xie Qi        

If you have ever seen an Acupuncturist or a Doctor or Chinese medicine, you have probably spent a few minutes scratching your head about your diagnosis. My qi is weak......? My Qi is stuck in my liver.....? My Lungs are dry but my Spleen is .....? There is Wind and Phlegm in my brain.....? What are these people talking about? And how does this actually help you heal? In this episode, Anthony Sanna goes on a deep-dive with Dr. Michael Smith into the REAL meaning of Qi and how easily Chinese medicine terminology sounds like, well.... Chinese. Show Notes: Qi Gong Characters Dao Yin Characters Zheng Qi and Xie Qi        

Some old sayings need to be updated. There is that one that goes "Let's Grow Old and Fat Together."  It used to a sign of good health and wealth. Nowadays it is a cliche and a warning that we may be losing years of our lives while flirting with things like Cancer, Diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease.  In today's episode, Anthony Sanna talks with Dr. Michael Smith about getting older in the modern world and how to do so gracefully. Yes, Gracefully. You know, present, fit, coordinated, energetic and aware of all of the Beauty in your life? Join us on a journey into old age that could feel like anything but old and fat!   Show Notes: Here are the links to the other episodes mentioned in today's podcast. http://fusionhealthradio.podbean.com/e/the-primal-paradigm/   http://fusionhealthradio.podbean.com/e/your-muscles-are-amazing/   Enjoy!   Please Rate, Review and Subscribe.   Information on the Kickstarter campaign is coming soon!

Some old sayings need to be updated. There is that one that goes "Let's Grow Old and Fat Together."  It used to a sign of good health and wealth. Nowadays it is a cliche and a warning that we may be losing years of our lives while flirting with things like Cancer, Diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease.  In today's episode, Anthony Sanna talks with Dr. Michael Smith about getting older in the modern world and how to do so gracefully. Yes, Gracefully. You know, present, fit, coordinated, energetic and aware of all of the Beauty in your life? Join us on a journey into old age that could feel like anything but old and fat!   Show Notes: Here are the links to the other episodes mentioned in today's podcast. http://fusionhealthradio.podbean.com/e/the-primal-paradigm/   http://fusionhealthradio.podbean.com/e/your-muscles-are-amazing/   Enjoy!   Please Rate, Review and Subscribe.   Information on the Kickstarter campaign is coming soon!        

Autoimmune Disease is on the rise! At present, 1 in 6 people suffers from a complex, chronic, Autoimmune Disease. At present, 1 of 3 people dying in a hospital is dying because of Autoimmune disease. This week, Anthony Sanna talks with Dr. Michael Smith about this 21st Century plague. We cover what is going wrong, what works and how to fit this diet into your life.  

Autoimmune Disease is on the rise! At present, 1 in 6 people suffers from a complex, chronic, Autoimmune Disease. At present, 1 of 3 people dying in a hospital is dying because of Autoimmune disease. This week, Anthony Sanna talks with Dr. Michael Smith about this 21st Century plague. We cover what is going wrong, what works and how to fit this diet into your life.  

Meditation is a bit of a Buzzword in the Health, Lifestyle and Mindset world.  One could even say that Meditation is an essential skill, that would enhance any and all of these endeavors. This week Anthony Sanna digs into and surfs the Dao with Dr. Michael Smith about this ancient and powerful practice. You will learn about the nature of consciousness, the innate Masculine and Feminine styles of meditation, and get to fall down a few rabbit holes of the mind. Michael also gives an overview of his Online 'Ten Weeks to Higher Consciousness' program. Enjoy.   If you are looking for some guidance in this practice, check out Michael's program here.http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/clinic-services/applied-meditation-training/

Meditation is a bit of a Buzzword in the Health, Lifestyle and Mindset world.  One could even say that Meditation is an essential skill, that would enhance any and all of these endeavors. This week Anthony Sanna digs into and surfs the Dao with Dr. Michael Smith about this ancient and powerful practice. You will learn about the nature of consciousness, the innate Masculine and Feminine styles of meditation, and get to fall down a few rabbit holes of the mind. Michael also gives an overview of his Online 'Ten Weeks to Higher Consciousness' program. Enjoy. The video is coming soon.   If you are looking for some guidance in this practice, check out Michael's program here.http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/clinic-services/applied-meditation-training/    

In Canada, we are just a few months away from Legal Access to Medical Cannabis. Which can potentially go in a lot of different ways. Both good and bad. In this conversation, Anthony Sanna talks with Michael Smith about all things Weed. We get into the legal hurdles, the medical benefits and a lot of ways things could get pretty funny. Michael also shares what he sees is working the best so far. Sit back, smoke 'em if you got 'em and Enjoy another episode of Fusion Health Radio.

We all have an internal dialogue.   That voice that likes to rehearse conversations.   That voice that talks you into the best and worst decisions,   That voice that convincingly ensures you that it is actually you...   What if that voice is actually made up a dozen or so voices that come from deep evolutionary instincts, social conditioning, the people you dislike and the people you want to be like.   That's a lot of stuff to think about. Take a moment to talk to yourselves in your head for a bit...   Just kidding.    Waaaay back in the early 1970's Hal and Sidra Stone (both Ph.Ds) developed a practice called Voice Dialoguing. Voice Dialoguing is a therapeutic and Psycho-Spiritual practice that involves deeply listening to how you talk to yourself, giving the main voices a name, and negotiating for a healthier internal world.   This week, Anthony Sanna and Dr. Michael Smith get into a rip-roaring conversation about, (and with) the most common voices in most peoples heads.    Listen, Learn, Laugh and get to know your inner selves.     Sept. 16 -2017 The following is about Opportunity. Fusion Health Radio is Growing Up. That means more and more people are finding the show. More and more comments, congratulations and questions are coming our way. And thanks for that. No, really, there are no words for how good positive feedback actually feels. Opportunity? Three things. First, we could use an upgrade in our recording equipment and need to get back to a weekly episode. So, we are looking into a crowdfunding opportunity to help support the show. If you are a regular listener to the show, we hope you feel inspired to send a little love our way. Second, if you are reading this and need some help, reach out and ask us to get into whatever you feel could help you. Or, contact Michael and his team for a personal consultation. Third, Michael is a compulsive learn-oholic and teach-oholic and wants to offer you the chance to go even deeper into your journey of healing, inner peace, and self-awareness. Below are links to the online courses that Michael is presently offering. "These courses have helped me and my patients stay or move towards Health, Fitness, Success, and Happiness." - Michael Starting September 27th, 2017 - 10 Weeks to Abundant Health - You can join until Oct. 11 http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/10-weeks-abundant-health/ Starting October 16th, 2017 - 10 Weeks to Higher Consciousness with Applied Meditation http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/clinic-services/applied-meditation-training/ Starting October 25th, 2017 - Qi Gong Teacher Training Program (3-5 year, 500 hours of Qi Gong Training) http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/500-hour-qi-gong-teacher-training/        

I have had a lot of questions about this program lately, so I  thought I would share the 'New and Improved' 10-week program with you.There are some new bells and whistles like live streaming video and audio for everyone online and a presentation program that is super engaging and easy to follow.If you are not feeling like cleansing right now, please share this with anyone you feel could use some support and guidance.I hope you are enjoying the change in season. Anthony and I will be back in a week or two with a Podcast on one of my favorite tools in life - it is called Voice Dialoguing. It will blow your mind!Michael   Here is a link to sign up if you are feeling inspired for some real change and real communityhttp://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/10-weeks-abundant-health/    

This podcast is almost entirely about Michael's recent, and deeply personal experience of an Iboga ceremony. (imagine puking, praying, healing and learning for about 30 hours straight). Iboga is one of the strongest Entheogenic (Spiritual) plant medicines in the world. Listen in, if you are into this kind of a thing. What Michael has to share about Spiritual Freedom and Confidence may change your life. If you want to know more about Iboga as a medicine, please check out the following websites. http://ibogawellness.com/http://ibogasoul.com/    Sept. 16-2017 The following is about Opportunity. Fusion Health Radio is Growing Up. That means more and more people are finding the show. More and more comments, congratulations and questions are coming our way. And thanks for that. No, really, there are no words for how good positive feedback actually feels. Opportunity? Three things. First, we could use an upgrade with our recording equipment and need to get back to a weekly episode. So, we are looking into a crowdfunding opportunity to help support the show. If this goes well, we will shift the show to a video podcast. If you are a regular listener to the show, we hope you feel inspired to send a little love our way. Second, if you are reading this and need some help, reach out and ask us to get into whatever you feel could help you. Or, contact Michael and his team for a personal consultation. Third, Michael is a compulsive learn-oholic and teach-oholic and wants to offer you the chance to go even deeper into your journey of healing, inner peace, and self-awareness. Below are links to the online courses that Michael is presently offering. "These courses have helped myself and my patients stay or move towards Health, Fitness, Success, and Happiness." - Michael Starting September 27th, 2017 - 10 Weeks to Abundant Health http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/10-weeks-abundant-health/ Starting October 16th, 2017 - 10 Weeks to Higher Consciousness with Applied Meditation. There will be a free Webinar on Oct 9th at 6:00 pm so you can see what this will be about. http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/clinic-services/applied-meditation-training/ Starting October 25th, 2017 - Qi Gong Teacher Training Program (3-5 year, 500 hours) http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/500-hour-qi-gong-teacher-training/