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https://shaolin-yijinjing.com/ The Largest Sensory Organ You may have Never Heard Of If I were to ask you to name the body's largest sensory organ, you would probably say the skin. It turns out that your fascia system holds that title now, given the recent revelation that the Fascial System is an internal organ with many circulatory, regenerative, and sensory functions. Over 80% of your body is made up of this beautiful and potent landscape. Before diving into this in-depth conversation, and a few practical follow up articles, I just want to pause. What are the implications in your life, and for your health knowing that? What comes to mind with respect to how you move, train, rest, age, and experience pain? Fascia has ten times more proprioceptive receptors than muscle tissue. The term 'proprioception' refers to your body's ability to sense its own position, movement, and special interactions. Your highly innervated fascia is a tissue most of us have never consciously thought about, it is more densely wired for sensation than the muscles you have trained and thought you were relying on for balance and precision. This is now established, peer-reviewed hard science. In China, at least 2500 years ago, this understanding was the basis for Acupuncture and the earliest approach to Qi Gong called Dao Yin. In the West, up until recently, and for at least five hundred years, anatomists dissecting the human body treated fascia as a simple membrane. They peeled it away to get to the ‘real’ anatomy made of muscles, nerves, organs, and bones underneath. What they discarded was, in fact, a system of extraordinary functional intelligence. What Fascia Actually Is Roughly 70 -90% of fascia is pure collagen, with the remaining tissues being made up of elastin and cells like fibroblasts. Collagen is non-living tissue in the conventional metabolic sense, because it is non-calorie dependent, and it is almost entirely protein. At its most basic, fascia is the extracellular matrix, the structural gel-like fabric that exists outside of your cells. Approximately 80% of all tendons, ligaments, and fascia are composed of the same type of collagen. This matters because it shows how much or your body is a living protein network. When speaking of fascia, we are also speaking of tendons and ligaments. They are the same material deployed in different structural configurations. There are many types of collagen in your body. The most abundant, called Type I, forms the densely packed fibres of tendons, ligaments, and deep fascial layers. Type III collagen is more elastic and pliable, and is found in your organs and skin. The ratio of collagen types within every one of your body’s tissue determines its mechanical properties, like stiffness, elasticity, and load tolerance. Your fascia organizes the almost infinite layers and lines of your muscles. There is the Endomysium, which wraps each individual muscle cell. The Perimysium wraps groups of cells into bundles called fascicles. And the Epimysium, which sheathes the entire muscle belly. These are all fascial layers. Without this scaffolding, muscle tissue would have no structural coherence. A popular image suggests that without fascia, your muscles would look like pulled pork. Beyond muscle, your fascia also wraps around your veins, arteries, and nerves. It encases your organs. It occupies the space between every muscle group, and between every distinct layer of tissue in your body. It is, quite literally, everywhere. A near infinite and continuous, body-wide web of structural and communicative tissues and gels. The fluid medium in which collagen fibres are suspended is called the Ground Substance, which is the 60% of you that is water – sort of. Ground Substance is a gel-like matrix of water, and highly charged and elastic proteins like, glycosaminoglycans, and proteoglycans. This is what gives the fascial system its dynamic, springy quality. Ground substance plays a critical role in hydration, nutrient transport, and the transmission of mechanical forces across the matrix. Researchers including Gerald Pollack (from the University of Washington) have proposed that structured water within the ground substance behaves as a fourth phase of water — more ordered than liquid water — with significant implications for cellular communication and bioenergetics. The Architects of Your Connective Tissue Your fascia likes to flow – everywhere and always. Your tissue matrix and embodiment are continuously being built, rebuilt, and reorganised by specialised cells called fibroblasts. These cells exist in the billions throughout your body right now. They are in constant motion, migrating through the fascial matrix and depositing new collagen fibres based on one primary input: the mechanical stresses placed on your body. This process is governed by a principle known as mechanical transduction, which is the conversion of physical force into a cellular biological response. If you push, pull, or twist a tissue appropriately and repeatedly, and the body will reinforce that tissue - and that physical capacity. You could even say that fibroblasts are one manifestation of Jing/Essence in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The converse is equally true, and honestly more immediately relevant. Any habitual postures and repetitive movement patterns build collagen in patterns that can work against you. Sit at a desk for years with rounded shoulders and a flexed lumbar spine, and fibroblasts are busy laying down collagen that locks those positions in. This is not simply tight muscles; it is a physically woven collagen matrix. This cross-linked and disorganised scar tissue made of collagen are associated with conditions including chronic low back pain, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), plantar fasciitis, and myofascial pain syndrome. Research has demonstrated that dysfunctional fascia contains a higher density of myofibroblasts, the more contractile fibroblast variants, which can generate and maintain chronic tissue tension independent of the nervous system. This is mechanical transduction in its most potent and problematic form. Your body reads the pattern of stress, and quietly, over years, building the structural hardware to execute it more efficiently. Your tissue becomes stronger and more efficient, or it becomes Velcro (or stiff), or it becomes tight through contraction. Free Energy - How Fascia Powers Movement One of the most functionally significant properties of the fascial system is its capacity for elastic energy storage and release. This is sometimes called 'free energy', in the sense that it is energy returned from elastic recoil rather than generated by active muscular contraction. This mechanism fundamentally changes the energetics of movement, and the evidence for it is remarkable. Researchers studying kangaroos placed them on treadmills with force plates and VO2 measurement masks, then had them hop at two different speeds: three metres per second and six metres per second. The finding was extraordinary: the kangaroos burned the same amount of energy hopping twice as fast. For a human runner, doubling speed would roughly double, or more than double, metabolic cost. For the kangaroo, the energy equation barely shifted. This elastic storage mechanism is well documented in human movement as well. The Achilles tendon, in a running human, stores and returns approximately 35% of the mechanical energy of each stride. The plantar fascia contributes an additional 17%. Together, these fascial structures are responsible for roughly half of the energy economy of human running. This finding reframes what 'fitness' actually means at a tissue level. Collagen, Elastin, and Tissue-Specific Architecture Not all connective tissue is built the same way. The fascial system deploys different collagen architectures depending on the functional demands of the region. Structures requiring high tensile strength with minimal stretch, your Achilles tendon being the prime example, are composed predominantly of densely packed, parallel-aligned Type I collagen fibres. The architecture is stiff by design: its job is to transmit force faithfully, and not to deform. Structures that must accommodate significant dimensional change, like the fascial sheath of the abdominal wall, the peritoneum, the walls of visceral organs all contain proportionally higher concentrations of elastin, a protein that can stretch to roughly 150% of its resting length, and return to baseline without structural damage. Elastin fibres are roughly 1,000 times more ‘elastic’ than collagen fibres, and while collagen provides tensile strength, elastin provides the elastic recoil that returns a stretched structure to its resting shape. The degree to which these structures can expand without permanent deformation depends on their elastin content and hydration state, both of which are trainable and nutritionally modifiable.     Fascia as Pain Conductor One of the most clinically significant ‘revolutions’ about modern fascia science is our understanding of pain. For decades, musculoskeletal pain has been primarily understood as either neural (nerve impingement, sensitization), or muscular (strain, spasm, trigger points). Fascia complicates both models, and sits at the centre of many pain presentations that neither the nerve or muscle model adequately explains. Fascia is densely innervated with hundreds of millions of free nerve endings. It is one of the most sense aware and therefore potent pain-generating tissues in the body. The delamination of collagen layers, which happens in spinal disc degeneration, exposes pain-sensitive structures and initiates inflammatory cascades. The collagenous outer ring of the intervertebral disc is a fascial structure; its integrity depends on the quality, organisation, and hydration of its collagen matrix. This is why the 80% lifetime prevalence of low back pain in the general population is not simply a muscle problem or a nerve problem. It is, in large measure, a fascia problem. Back pain is most often the result of sustained postures and movement patterns that load fascial structures in directions and magnitudes they were not built to sustain. Your heroic fascia will also engage peripheral sensitization, a state in which the threshold for pain signalling is chronically lowered. In fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, and widespread musculoskeletal pain syndromes, fascial sensitization is increasingly recognised as a primary mechanism, not merely a secondary consequence. Re-Training Your Fascia If fascia is trainable, the evidence is clear that it is, then the question becomes: what kind of training builds the fascial system most effectively? The answer, in broad terms, is multi-directional, varied-load movement. The fascial system is not a straight-line structure like most muscle. It wraps, spirals, crosses, and connects tissues across all planes of motion. Training that loads only the lifting is straight lines, like squats, deadlifts, bench press, or running in straight lines, builds collagen in only those directions and neglects the diagonal, rotational, and lateral vectors through which the body also moves and generates force. This is the mechanical explanation for what practitioners have long described anecdotally: why farm workers, construction workers, and masons possess a quality of functional strength that gym training does not fully replicate. Their daily work loads connective tissue in an enormous variety of directions, magnitudes, and durations, which is the precise stimulus for diverse, robust fascial architecture. Fascia researcher Tom Myers, whose Anatomy Trains model maps the body's major myofascial meridians, has argued that effective fascial training must work along these longitudinal chains — lines of tensional transmission that cross multiple joints and run the length of the body. Movement patterns that load these chains in their full range, under controlled tension, provide the multi-directional stimulus that builds elastic, well-organised fascial tissue. Equally important is the time dimension. Collagen remodelling is slow. Research suggests that collagen turnover in tendons and ligaments occurs over months to years, not days to weeks, as happens with muscle growth. This means fascial adaptation requires patience and consistency at timescales that most training programmes do not explicitly account for. It also means that fascial injury, the disorganised collagen laid down after trauma or chronic overload, takes proportionally longer to resolve. The practical upshot is this: the fascia system is not passive support tissue. It is a dynamic, trainable, sensory-rich, energy-storing, pain-conducting matrix that sits at the centre of how the body moves, performs, and ages. Training that does not address it explicitly is training with a major variable unaccounted for. If you are interested in learning about the oldest know approach to training your fascia, it is called the Muscle Tendon Change or Yi Jin Jing. This system is one of the most tangibly effective and valuable practices I have ever learned.

https://shaolin-yijinjing.com/   After 30 years of practicing Acupuncture, I would like to share some insights about ‘stuck Qi.’ Qi Stagnation can cause poor circulation or is due to poor circulation. The Circulatory function of Qi is the most important for your health, because it is the easiest to assess. The more Qi stagnation develops, the more pain, fatigue, and depression can occur. For both patients and clinicians, the urgency is to find out why. For example, Liver Qi Stagnation affects the movement of your blood, bile, enzymatic transformation (a function of Qi), and every nutrient getting where it needs to go. If your Liver Qi is stuck, your emotional adaptability can also become disoriented. This directs everyone’s focus to the Liver (of TCM) but may distract us from a whole-body stagnation that is waiting for something essential to change. Qi needs to move, but Qi cannot move alone. There is another aspect of Qi that brings up images of someone glowing in the dark, or radiating some kind of energy, or spiritual light. Which all animals do, in a way. The question, for both Qi skeptics and Qi enthusiasts, can a person’s Qi become more radiant? Today, I would like to prove that both are true. Qi needs to function as circulation and as a warming and activating ‘glow’. It turns out, this kind of measurable radiance can be cultivated in the most common-sense way imaginable. But your Qi is waiting for something…

It seems like a good idea to begin this conversation by asking, did human beings ever have inner peace? Every spiritual tradition and culture that I've ever had a chance to encounter deeply, all have an origin story. If it’s the garden of Eden - or at the beach near the ocean during the last ice age, or coming from some primordial world beneath this world. https://somadaoqigong.com/nei-gong-year-one-opening-your-meridians-and-dan-tian/ What is it that is lost with this descriptive imagination of our loss of innocence? A recurring context in many ancient and mostly indigenous traditions, is a distinction between cultivating resources or power or medicine for your people, including yourself, your family, your extended family, and those who are in need, And/or cultivating resources power or medicine in a way that is over or against others. Imagine a life of collaboration, reciprocity, service, belonging, recognition, respect and opportunities to both learn and eventually lead. There is an innocence there because all that is asked is to show up, be present. Be generous, be generative. Be relational. Or, to simply commit your existence, and everything you are for your people. Accepting others in every way you would wish to be accepted as yourself.

After a 4 year hiatus, Michael and Anthony return to the microphones to catch up on their experiences since the pandemic and discuss their plans for the future, and their plans for Fusion Health Radio. Many subjects flew by, so here are the links mentioned in the show. Michael's Clinic Website. The Qi Gong Teacher Training Website 200 Hour Teacher Training Michael's Patreon Page    

Which of your angels is teaching you the most? Have you ever heard the expression, ‘Follow the guidance of your better angels.’ I love that affirmation of clarity and self-trust. I am also reminded of those childhood cartoons with a character who has an angel and a devil on each shoulder trying to convince them to do something ‘good or bad.' What does any of that have to do with your day? Well, after almost 2 months of self-isolation, quarantine, or whatever this has been like for you, you are probably getting familiar with the proverbial angel and devil on your shoulders. If you look at ‘pandemic’  life through the lens of Social media, most people are living in their pyjamas, eating more than usual, binge-watching tv shows and trying to stay busy or distracted – or both. Some of us are craving attention and contact while others are hiding in the laundry room for a moment of personal space. I hope you are finding your balance in all of that. I hope you are learning to appreciate your angels and demons.     Given the challenges that most people are facing, we decided to do a podcast on sobriety. I would like to introduce you to Dr, Dana Leigh Lyons. One of the smartest and most authentic people I know. In this unexpected episode of FHR, Anthony Sanna and I get to chat with Dana about her experience with addiction and how she has become a respected sobriety expert. If you are looking for some inspiration and guidance, or just some honest human truth about living through challenging experiences, please check out this insightful conversation. Dana offers some great online support. This link takes you to her sobriety kit and recovery journal.  Enjoy!  

As we all enter our second month of Social Isolation, being in relative quarantine alone, or without any chance for some personal space, it seems like a good time to learn some personal and powerful tools.   Join Anthony Sanna and Dr. Michael Smith of Autoimmune Health Solutions on a thorough exploration of exactly how people get stressed out and how to use self-awareness to shift your state, relax, and learn a lot about who you are.   You can find us at: https://www.facebook.com/fusionhealthradio/ https://www.facebook.com/autoimmunehealthsolutions/ https://autoimmunehealthsolutions.com/ https://somadaoqigong.com/ Enjoy! As always, please subscribe, share, rate, and most importantly, let us know if there is a subject you want to see covered.   

Are you feeling a little crazy these days? Are you trying to find a meaningful way to connect and get through this strange transformation of how the world works? Join Anthony Sanna and Dr. Michael Smith of Autoimmune Health Solutions on a powerful journey through what makes most of us feel frayed around the edges. It is called looping... The focus of this podcast is to learn how to use your mind to open your heart. And to explore some ways to take care of yourself and the ones you love as we all travel through the next few weeks and months together. PS. This is one of the most powerful podcasts we have ever done! (PPS. The Sanity conversation starts at 13:40)

What are the 3 stages of a Covid 19 infection? Learn some common-sense tips and some ancient wisdom for responding to this virus.   Stage One - Front Line Mucosal Immunity Stage Two - Mucosal Immunity of your Lungs Stage Three - A Breakdown of the essential processes of gas exchange

Join Dr. Michael Smith and Anthony Sanna for an in-depth conversation about the best ways to create 'Situational Awareness' and maintain proper barriers to infection.   This meant for the whole family - get you kids involved with some 'playful solutions' to a scary situation   This is packed with important information, so grab a pen and paper!

Anthony is Back!!!! Is this our last episode? No - there is one more Fusion Health Radio Episode to go - Then we are shifting the podcast theme and title. You will learn more on this episode. Today, Anthony Sanna and Dr. Michael smith go on a fascinating journey into the past and into how your mind and body need to talk to each other. Neuroplasticity has been talked about before - but NEVER like this! SHOW NOTES: Here is the link to the first article in the series: https://autoimmunehealthsolutions.com/dont-be-a-koala-part-one/ The Treasure Hunt Starts Here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH-50sV4mBw&t The new Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/Integrativehealthsolutions/ Here is the video on Morning Rituals and Neuroplasticity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__HCI6MWvwc          

Flu season is on the way! An all of the sugar feasting around Halloween usually don't help your immune system. This week, I am sharing some health tips for Fall. Here is the link to the article with all of the resources I mention in this podcast.  https://integrativehealthdetective.com/my-health-tips-for-fall/ Enjoy!    

CBD is EVERYWHERE! Does it work? If so, how? In this episode, Dr. Michael Smith takes you on a Deep-Dive into how CBD interacts with your body to decrease inflammatory reactions, reduce stress and embodied tension, regulate your neurotransmitters and stress hormones, improve sleep, and improve your health in general. If you are new to Fusion Health Radio, check out the Autoimmunity, Trauma, Addiction connection. http://fusionhealthradio.podbean.com/e/ep-114-the-autoimmunity-ptsd-and-addiction-connection/   If you understand a few of the physiological mechanisms of chronic illness, trauma, and addiction you will appreciate how powerful CBD can be. This episode will focus on how CBD helps with the following aspects of almost all chronic conditions.  Chronic inflammation Stress and hormonal health Neurotransmitter Imbalances After that, I will introduce you to the endocannabinoid system, and how THC, CBD, and terpenes actually interact with your body, brain, and immune system. Then I will share the main concerns, contraindications, and dosage. Get ready for a deep dive geek out on why CBD is going to change the way medicine is practiced I cannot recommend the use of CBD or THC because of licensing standards. 

Do you like common sense answers for complicated problems? I feel the same way! In fact, it is my passion to take complex health problems and whittle them down until I find an obvious root cause Autoimmunity has been on the rise for the last 50 years. At present, one in five people suffers from some form of Autoimmune dysfunction. One in ten has been diagnosed with PTSD and 1 in 4 will experience some aspect of addiction in their lives and 10% never recover. Those are some scary numbers. If we keep those populations separate, that covers 60% of the people living in modern society. In this episode, I take you on a short tour through Autoimmunity, PTSD, and Addiction. And then I use the analogy of a new doctor/patient TV show to explore some obvious and some subtle connections between all three. Here are my new websites www.integrativehealthdetective.com www.somaticmindfulness.org Here is the blog post about today’s show. https://integrativehealthdetective.com/the-autoimmunity-ptsd-and-addiction-connection/  

Mindfulness can mean a lot of things... I think we can all agree that it has something to do with getting to know more about your thoughts, feelings and Spiritual assumptions. In this Solo-Cast episode, Dr. Michael Smith shares his experience with the modern practice of mindfulness. You will learn about the Triangle of Mindfulness, the instinctual ways your attention can be hijacked, and an honest approach to cultivating awareness. This image matches the kind of pyramid discussed in the episode. Enjoy!    

You have probably noticed that COLD SHOWERS are the new cure-all. And... You have probably heard about Neuroplasticity on this podcast or on social media. Welcome back, Fusion Health Radio Fans! This episode is about a 6 out 0f 10 on the Geek Out scale. It is a Solo-Cast presented by me, Dr. Michael Smith. Anthony is managing a radio station (Way To Go Brother!) and will be away for a few more months.  I personally LOVE the benefits of cold showers and can always use a little more mojo in my mind, so I hope this episode is informative and inspires you to explore this potent opportunity. Please let me know if you have any insights to share or questions to answer. It feels great to be back!      

Happy Year of the Pig! We are getting ready to start recording again soon. Anthony was away with a death in the family. Today, I wanted to take a few minutes and introduce you to my Free online Training. It is called 49 Days of Meditation, Somatic Mindfulness, Cold Showers, and Sobriety.  You can learn all about it in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5GJbG9UvTQ You can find the live daily Virtual Gatherings on my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/michaelsmithDr.TCM The videos are also available on my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEQKuDw4pFzxPu8IgY9w5g   Let us know what you are learning about. We LOVE a challenge!  

Modern life can seem like a popularity contest at times.  We compare ourselves to EVERYBODY! Most of us believe that we are not enough in some way... In this episode, Anthony Sanna talks with Dr. Michael Smith about how we form our self-image, and how much it can rule our lives.  Enjoy! Please, like and share. We would love to answer your questions too.

 Autoimmunity is on the rise. At present, one in six people suffers from one or more of the over 180 known conditions that we know are Autoimmune. It is very likely that many other chronic modern conditions like Cardio-Vascular Disease, Cancer and Alzheimer's Disease will soon be classified as Autoimmune. Most clinicians are in agreement that most people with Depression, Anxiety and some forms of insomnia are inflammatory and Autoimmune. Honestly, Autoimmunity is everywhere. In this episode, Anthony Sanna goes on a deep dive with Dr. Michael Smith about the Autoimmune Spectrum. Michael has Crohn's Disease and Anthony has had chronic food sensitivities so this podcast gets a bit personal. Dr. Smith has committed over 20 years of his career to researching and treating Autoimmune Disease.  If you like a good geek out and are looking for an experienced perspective on the severity, momentum and appropriate protocols for most Autoimmune Conditions. Enjoy! If you have a question or a topic for the show, get ahold of us at: [email protected]      

They are for sale EVERYWHERE! Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) and Kombucha are in almost every kitchen, either in the fridge or brewing in a crock on the counter. Are they worth it? Do they really help with almost everything? In this episode, Anthony Sanna asks Michael Smith all of the hard questions about how these 'Superfoods' actually work. Enjoy.

What is a Mid-Life Crisis? Is it about sex? Money? Intimacy? Boredom? Loneliness? Immaturity? Join Anthony Sanna and Dr. Michael Smith on this honest and insightful conversation about growing up in your 40's. Enjoy!  

Hello, Fusion Health Radio Fans! We both hope you had a GREAT Summer (or Winter Down Under). Anthony is in the middle of moving, so it seemed like a good idea to send out something to help you make the best decisions for your health. The video is the first part of a 2-hour presentation. It is the first talk from the Ten Weeks to Abundant Health program.  Here is a link to Part Two: https://vimeo.com/292249328 And, since it is Flu season in the Northern parts of the world, here is a Link to a youtube video on how to avoid getting the Flu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzi5fMUPRGM If you are interested in the Ten Weeks to Abundant Health course, check it out here. http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/10-weeks-abundant-health/      

Hello, Fusion Health Radio Fans! We both hope you had a GREAT Summer (or Winter Down Under). Anthony is in the middle of moving, so it seemed like a good idea to send out something to help you make the best decisions for your health. The video is the first part of a 2-hour presentation. It is the first talk from the Ten Weeks to Abundant Health program.  Here is a link to Part Two: https://vimeo.com/292249328 And, since it is Flu season in the Northern parts of the world, here is a Link to a youtube video on how to avoid getting the Flu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzi5fMUPRGM If you are interested in the Ten Weeks to Abundant Health course, check it out here. http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/10-weeks-abundant-health/      

Hello, Fusion Health Radio Fans! We both hope you had a GREAT Summer (or Winter Down Under). Anthony is in the middle of moving, so it seemed like a good idea to send out something to help you all make the best decisions for your health. The video is the first part of a 2-hour presentation. It is the first talk from the Ten Weeks to Abundant Health program. Here is a link to Part Two: https://vimeo.com/292249328 And, since it is Flu season in the Northern parts of the world, here is a Link to a youtube video on how to avoid getting the Flu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzi5fMUPRGM    

Tired of all of the diet fads and just want to keep it as simple as you can? Try the ALL MEAT Carnivore Diet.  Yep, that says all meat. All day, every day for months or maybe even years.  Meat.  Beef, Pork. Lamb, Wild Game, Fish, Chicken, Turkey, Duck or Goose. How many kinds of sausage and bacon are there? In this episode, Anthony Sanna and Michael Smith have a conversation with Scott Dempsey about eating an All-Meat diet.  Learn about the Do's and Don'ts of eating this way while making sure this is the best thing for your body right now. Get ready to take some notes and dry some tears.   On a practical note. If you are looking for some structure and accountability in your life and on your journey to better health - Michael's 10 Week Cleanse program starts Wednesday, Sept 26 http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/10-weeks-abundant-health/  

The term 'Keto Diet' was recently the most searched term on Gooogle. In this episode, Anthony Sanna talks with Dr. Michael Smith about the fad 'Keto Diet' and getting into actual Nutritional Ketosis. If you are looking for a bigger perspective as well as the Geek Out details of what this AMAZING opportunity has in store for you and your metabolism. You may want a pen and paper for this one! If you are looking for some support, check out Michael's 10 Weeks to Abundant Health Program. It starts Sept 19th this year.  

Intermittent Fasting is one of the hottest topics on the web today. It can help with Fat Loss, Metabolic Syndrome, Neurological Disorders and resolving Hypoglycemia. WOW! TIn this episode Anthony Sann talk with Dr. Michael Smith about the Dangers and Opportunities of the MANY approaches to Intermittent Fasting. Here is the Link to Michael's Cleaning Course 'Ten Weeks to Abundant Health.' http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/10-weeks-abundant-health/ If you are looking for a great resource on the Ancestral Diet and Autoimmune Protocol, and feel inspired to help Michael with his Kickstarter Campaign to finish his next book, Check This Out. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dr-michael-smith/ancestral-diet-book-time-for-the-second-edition    

Humans seem to like Porn. A lot! In this episode, Anthony Sanna and Michael Smith have an 'Explicit!" conversation about this contentious topic. Is this a good or bad thing? Find Out Here!    

Did you know that sugar is more addictive than Heroin? Did you know that most people living in a modern Western society eat over 100 lbs of sugar a year? Did you know that your ancestry, food allergies, inflammatory status and insulin sensitivity determine how likely you are to become addicted and, more importantly, how hard it will be to quit your 'drug' of choice? In this episode, Anthony Sanna talks with Michael Smith about all things addiction. We start off with the big picture of addiction and then have a fun Geek Out on the basic biochemistry of how all of the addiction to sugar, caffeine, and alcohol are all interrelated. If you have any questions about this episode or would like us to tackle a particular subject, just let us know. fusionhealthradio.com (we are just building this site, but you should be able to leave a voice message or email)   Here is the link to Michael 10 Week Cleanse - we start on September 19 this year. http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/10-weeks-abundant-health/    

Addiction is one of the hardest roads to walk in life. About 10 percent of the population is likely to lose themselves completely to this problem, and about 30 percent of people will spend some time of their lives struggling for freedom. In this long and wandering conversation, Anthony Sann talks with Dr. Michael Smith about the inner workings and external opportunities for resolving this profound crisis.  

Karma.   What is it?   What does it REALLY mean?   Find out here!

Self Quantification is 'All the Rage' in the modern health space. It is pretty cool that we can use a widget and a computer (or phone) to check in on our sleep patterns and things like Heart Rate Variability to monitor our health and ensure our progress with our health goals. The 21st Century and all of the tech we can use is AMAZING! But, what did people do before computers? In this episode, Anthony Sanna talks with Dr. Michael Smith about some of the 'Old Scool' approaches to self-awareness and self-cultivation that come from ancient practices like Kung Fu, Qi Gong, and Mediation. This one of the more subtle podcasts we have done, so we hope you enjoy all of the opportunities to go deeper into your experience of being a Being, living this Life and connecting with the people and other even more subtle influences in your life. Some Terminology from this episode: San Dao - the Three-Fold Path of Indigenous Daoism Tian Dao - the Way of Heaven (Sky) Di Dao - the Way of Earth (Soil) Ren Dao- the Way of Beings and Relating   San Bao - the Three Treasures or 'gift-puzzles' of life. Jing - Essence or 'Mojo' Qi - the Communication, Influence, and Circulation (sharing) of All Things Shen - 'what attention is doing', or Spirit    

IMPORTANT NOTE: No, Jordan Peterson is not on the show!!!   Modern society has hit a wall of some kind. This is not about politics, economics or who is right about the future. Jordan B. Peterson is a Canadian Psychologist, Author, and University Professor. He became famous for his stance on compelled speech and is often thought of as a Right Wing political Icon. It turns out that Jordan is much more interested in helping people than simply choosing sides. In this episode, Anthony Sanna talks with Dr. Michael Smith about the influence Dr. Peterson's Book (12 Rules for Life) and Lectures (on youtube) has had on their relationship with themselves and with society at large. Learn more about Michael's Cleansing Program http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/10-weeks-abundant-health/ If you are a fan of Fusion Health Radio and would like to support the show, check out our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/fusionhealthradio   

IMPORTANT NOTE: No, Jordan Peterson is not on the show!!!   Modern society has hit a wall of some kind. This is not about politics, economics or who is right about the future. Jordan B. Peterson is a Canadian Psychologist, Author, and University Professor. He became famous for his stance on compelled speech and is often thought of as a Right Wing political Icon. It turns out that Jordan is much more interested in helping people than simply choosing sides. In this episode, Anthony Sanna talks with Dr. Michael Smith about the influence Dr. Peterson's Book (12 Rules for Life) and Lectures (on youtube) has had on their relationship with themselves and with society at large. Learn more about Michael's Cleansing Program http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/10-weeks-abundant-health/ If you are a fan of Fusion Health Radio and would like to support the show, check out our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/fusionhealthradio                       

Who doesn't want to raise healthy kids? In the modern world of fast foods like breakfast cereals, soft drinks, and video screens, we are definitely facing some challenges in this regard.  In this long but worth it episode, Anthony Sanna talks with Dr. Michael Smith about the hacks, the essentials, and the hard parts of being a child today. As parents, teachers, and clinicians, we have to recognize that, in our constantly changing world, our children have evolved in some unexpected ways.  None of this is big news, the health of our children really needs our thorough attention and actual support. We also need to recognize that the old ways of doing things is not serving the next version of ourselves.  On a Fun Note! Micael is a guest speaker on the Naturally Ageless Mom Speaker Series. Here is the low-down. If you are like most moms, you spend your days moving from each task and obligation to the next, taking care of everything and everyone with little time to think about yourself. What if you could figure out a way to take care of your own body, mind, and spirit, so you can enjoy amazing energy, abundant health, and ultimate happiness? And to do it all while increasing productivity in your work and taking EVEN BETTER care of your family? Well, you can. And what is even better is that the information you need is completely FREE! In this free series you will learn: The #1 tip to balance your hormones and lose weight effortlessly. How to turn on your beauty genes and reverse the signs of aging. A 10-minute exercise that creates happiness. The little-known secret to 10x your energy and productivity. How to prepare quick and healthy meals that your kids and spouse will love. The surprising formula for improved libido and amazing sex. Simple ways to relax and be more present (even if you are currently frazzled). And so much more   Learn more about Michael's Cleansing Program http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/10-weeks-abundant-health/ If you are a fan of Fusion Health Radio and would like to support the show, check out our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/fusionhealthradio   

Who doesn't want to raise healthy kids? In the modern world of fast foods like breakfast cereals, soft drinks, and video screens, we are definitely facing some challenges in this regard.  In this long but worth it episode, Anthony Sanna talks with Dr. Michael Smith about the hacks, the essentials, and the hard parts of being a child today. As parents, teachers, and clinicians, we have to recognize that, in our constantly changing world, our children have evolved in some unexpected ways.  None of this is big news, the health of our children really needs our thorough attention and actual support. We also need to recognize that the old ways of doing things is not serving the next version of ourselves.  On a Fun Note! Micael is a guest speaker on the Naturally Ageless Mom Speaker Series. Here is the low-down. If you are like most moms, you spend your days moving from each task and obligation to the next, taking care of everything and everyone with little time to think about yourself. What if you could figure out a way to take care of your own body, mind, and spirit, so you can enjoy amazing energy, abundant health, and ultimate happiness? And to do it all while increasing productivity in your work and taking EVEN BETTER care of your family? Well, you can. And what is even better is that the information you need is completely FREE! In this free series you will learn: The #1 tip to balance your hormones and lose weight effortlessly. How to turn on your beauty genes and reverse the signs of aging. A 10-minute exercise that creates happiness. The little-known secret to 10x your energy and productivity. How to prepare quick and healthy meals that your kids and spouse will love. The surprising formula for improved libido and amazing sex. Simple ways to relax and be more present (even if you are currently frazzled). And so much more   Learn more about Michael's Cleansing Program http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/10-weeks-abundant-health/ If you are a fan of Fusion Health Radio and would like to support the show, check out our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/fusionhealthradio       

Cognitive Decline, Dementia, and full-blown Alzheimer's Disease are on the most terrifying spectrum of chronic illnesses in the world. If you have ever seen a loved one go through this profoundly horrible experience, watched them literally disappear before your eyes, you will likely be willing to alter your lifestyle to avoid this from happening to you. In this episode, Anthony Sanna talks with Dr. Michael Smith about what this disease really is, how it works and most importantly, what you can do to prevent and reverse this condition.   Show notes: "The End of Alzheimer's" - Dr. Dale Bedesen Learn more about Michael's Cleansing Program http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/10-weeks-abundant-health/ If you are a fan of Fusion Health Radio and would like to support the show, check out our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/fusionhealthradio 

Cognitive Decline, Dementia, and full-blown Alzheimer's Disease are on the most terrifying spectrum of chronic illnesses in the world. If you have ever seen a loved one go through this profoundly horrible experience, watched them literally disappear before your eyes, you will likely be willing to alter your lifestyle to avoid this from happening to you. In this episode, Anthony Sanna talks with Dr. Michael Smith about what this disease really is, how it works and most importantly, what you can do to prevent and reverse this condition.   Show notes: "The End of Alzheimer's" - Dr. Dale Bedesen Learn more about Michael's Cleansing Program http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/10-weeks-abundant-health/ If you are a fan of Fusion Health Radio and would like to support the show, check out our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/fusionhealthradio

The transition from Winter to Spring is like the transition from living in your past to moving on. Yes, in this episode Anthony Sanna and Michael Smith get a bit philosophical about what really matters in life - the courage and freedom to grow. Your hosts also talk about their experience of cleansing and Micheal describes his 10 Week Cleanse process, step-by-step. Here is a link to the 10 Weeks to Abundant Health Program. http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/10-weeks-abundant-health/ If you are interested in supporting the show, check out our Patreon Page below.  https://www.patreon.com/fusionhealthradio

The transition from Winter to Spring is like the transition from living in your past to moving on. Yes, in this episode Anthony Sanna and Michael Smith get a bit philosophical about what really matters in life - the courage and freedom to grow. Your hosts also talk about their experience of cleansing and Micheal describes his 10 Week Cleanse process, step-by-step. Here is a link to the 10 Weeks to Abundant Health Program. http://integrativehealthsolutions.ca/10-weeks-abundant-health/ If you are interested in supporting the show, check out our Patreon Page below.  https://www.patreon.com/fusionhealthradio  

LDN or Low Dose Naltrexone is one of the weirdest and most uniquely positive Pharmaceutical drugs available. Say WHAT??? Yes, there are pharmaceuticals that are safe and helpful. Well, at least one. In this episode, Anthony Sanna talks with Dr. Michael Smith about the application of this medicine at a minimal dose. Michael shares his personal experience using this medicine for Crohn's Disease and colitis as well as the many success stories that he has witnessed. This may change the direction of your health if you suffer from any form of chronic, inflammatory or autoimmune disease. If you are a fan of Fusion Health Radio and would like to support the show, check out our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/fusionhealthradio

LDN or Low Dose Naltrexone is one of the weirdest and most uniquely positive Pharmaceutical drugs available. Say WHAT??? Yes, there are pharmaceuticals that are safe and helpful. Well, at least one. In this episode, Anthony Sanna talks with Dr. Michael Smith about the application of this medicine at a minimal dose. Michael shares his personal experience using this medicine for Crohn's Disease and colitis as well as the many success stories that he has witnessed. This may change the direction of your health if you suffer from any form of chronic, inflammatory or autoimmune disease. If you are a fan of Fusion Health Radio and would like to support the show, check out our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/fusionhealthradio

Welcome to our very first live Q&A. In this episode, Michael and Anthony chat with some fans of the show and answer some interesting and helpful questions. If you are new to the show, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/fusionhealthradio    

Welcome to our very first live Q&A. In this episode, Michael and Anthony chat with some fans of the show and answer some interesting and helpful questions. If you are new to the show, check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/fusionhealthradio            

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 finishes a 2 episode deep dive into all things Functional Medicine with Michael Smith. Our Live Q&A will happen on Sunday, Feb 25 at 1:00 pm PST.  Here is the Link to the Zoom Webinar Meeting - This is going to be AWESOME!!! https://zoom.us/j/860207157   The Fusion Health Radio Patreon Page is Up and LIVE! Here is the link   https://www.patreon.com/fusionhealthradio

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 finishes a 2 episode deep dive into all things Functional Medicine with Michael Smith. Our Live Q&A will happen on Sunday, Feb 25 at 1:00 pm PST.  Here is the Link to the Zoom Webinar Meeting - This is going to be AWESOME!!! https://zoom.us/j/860207157   The Fusion Health Radio Patreon Page is Up and LIVE! Here is the link   https://www.patreon.com/fusionhealthradio            

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!  

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