In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart sits down with Drew Manning, the fitness trainer famous for his Fit2Fat2Fit experiments. They discuss Drew's unique journey of intentionally gaining and losing weight to better understand the struggles of his clients. Drew also discusses the mental, physical, and emotional challenges he faced, like an identity crisis, lack of motivation, emotional eating after a breakup, lower testosterone, and others' judgments. These experiences gave Drew deep empathy and inspired his "conscious fitness" approach combining nutrition, exercise, breathwork, and inner work to create long-term change.

Guest Bio and Links:

Drew Manning is a personal trainer and author who went viral for gaining and losing 70+ lbs twice through his Fit2Fat2Fit experiments. His work now focuses on a "conscious fitness" approach combining fitness with breathwork, emotional healing and developing self-love.

Listeners can learn more about Drew at his website www.fit2fat2fit.com and on IG @fit2fat2fit

Mentions:

Stillness is the Key: An Ancient Strategy for Modern Life

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

Show Notes:

• [0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart.

• [0:10] Introduction and background of today's guest, Drew Manning

• [3:20] Drew's first Fit2Fat2Fit experiment

• [9:00] Challenges faced during the Fit2Fat2Fit experiment

• [9:30] Psychological and emotional impacts

• [14:30] Challenges of returning to the gym post-experiment

• [18:00] Perspectives of fat shaming and the lack of empathy in the fitness industry

• [23:00] Stillness is the Key: An Ancient Strategy for Modern Life

• [29:00] Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

• [33:45] "What you're aware of, you're in control of, and what you're not aware of is in control of you."

• [37:30] Second Fit2Fat2Fit experiment insights

• [43:30] Drew's current work with breathwork retreats

• [46:30] Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

• [52:00] Future plans and closing thoughts

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.

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In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart is joined by Dr. Nick Norwitz to dissect the controversial Oreo vs. Statin study along with his views on metabolic health as a cornerstone of overall wellness, the CICO model for dieting and weightloss and why it's circular logic. Nick also discusses the evidence behind the ketogenic diet putting anorexia and other mental illnesses into remission.

Guest Bio and Links:

Nicholas G. Norwitz, PhD, MHP. Dr. Norwitz is pursuing his MD at Harvard Medical School. He received his bachelor's degree in cellular biology from Dartmouth College in 2018, from where he graduated Valedictorian. He received the Goldwater Scholarship in 2016 as well as the Keasbey Memorial Scholarship in 2018, a merit scholarship that provided funding for his DPhil (PhD) at Oxford University in the UK. He completed his PhD in 2020 on the topic of ketogenics and neurodegenerative disease. He is also a certified metabolic health practitioner (MHP) with the Society of Metabolic Health practitioners.

Listeners can learn more about Nick's work at his YouTube @nicknorwitzPhD and on X @nicknorwitz

Resources:

Oreo Cookie Treatment Lowers LDL Cholesterol More Than High-Intensity Statin therapy in a Lean Mass Hyper-Responder on a Ketogenic Diet: A Curious Crossover Experiment

Groundbreaking Study Reveals CRAZY Facts about LDL Cholesterol! Watch Now!

I Ate 4.5 lbs of Butter in 1 Week! 2 Unexpected Twists!

Stanford Mental Health Trial: https://youtu.be/Gpz_uOHluWo

Show Notes:

• [0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart

• [0:10] Dr. Hart introduces today's guest, Dr. Nick Norwitz

• [1:30] "My life mission is to make metabolic health mainstream."

• [4:00] NOT A JOKE: Oreos Can Lower LDL Cholesterol!

• [6:00] Study details, ethodology, and unexpected outcomes

• [19:00] Main conclusions from the Oreo study

• [22:00] Challenges in current metabolic research

• [33:00] Groundbreaking Study Reveals CRAZY Facts about LDL Cholesterol! Watch Now!

• [37:30] If everything else is in check what is the consequence of high LDL?

• [39:30] Trailblazing Stanford Trial Shows Keto Improves Serious Mental Illness - with Dr. Shebani Sethi

• [44:00] The role of the ketogenic diet in metabolic health

• [50:00] Interventions of anorexia with a ketogenic diet

• [52:00] Metabolic health interventions vs. pharmacological interventions

• [58:00] CICO Model - calories in calories out explained

• [1:05:00] Nick argues the CICO model is circular logic

• [1:20:00] Response to Layne on Oreo study

• [1:31:00] Stance on statins

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.

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Dr. Mike Hart sits down with Dave Danna to discuss his remarkable 150+ pound weight loss journey. Dave opens up about the wake-up calls that finally spurred him to make a change, practical steps he took, and developing consistent routines. Throughout his transformation, Dave made parallel improvements to his mental health, finances, relationships, and overall life. His story demonstrates that major lifestyle changes are possible through determination, discipline and consistency.

Guest Bio and Links:

Dave Dana is a weightloss influencer sharing his transformation journey to inspire others. Listeners can learn more about Dave on YouTube @DaveEDanna, on X @DaveEDanna, and on IG @david.e.danna

Resources:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Show Notes:

• [0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart

• [0:10] Dr. Hart introduces guest, Dave Danna to the listeners

• [2:00] Dave's wake-up call moments

• [7:30] Initial steps towards weight loss

• [11:00] Inducing behavioral change

• [18:00] Focusing on three pillars: physical health, spiritual health, and financial health

• [23:00] Going from an error message on the scale to 399.9

• [27:00] Changing diet after getting bloodwork results

• [35:00] Importance of consistency… like Dave's Wednesday weigh in's

• [37:30] The motivation behind Dave's morning routine

• [45:00] Overcoming cravings and maintaining discipline

• [49:15] Atomic Habits by James Clear

• [51:10] Dave's stance on the 'body positivity movement'

• [59:00] Final thoughts

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.

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Dr. Benjamin Caplan joins Dr. Mike Hart to discuss using cannabis as medicine. Dr. Caplan gives a wealth of science-backed guidance on the therapeutic use of cannabis. He shares his extensive knowledge of leveraging the right cannabinoid profile, ratio, dose, and timing for conditions like pain, insomnia, and anxiety. Dr. Caplan also highlights the lesser-known but promising compounds like CBG and THCV.

Guest Bio and Links:

Dr. Benjamin Caplan is a board-certified family physician focusing uniquely on Cannabis medicine. He is the author of "The Doctor Approved Cannabis Handbook" and with over twenty years of dedicated practice, Dr. Caplan aims to educate people on the science and proper use of cannabis as a medicine.

Listeners can learn more about at his website https://benjamincaplan.com/ on IG @drbenjamincaplan or X @drcaplan

Resources:

The Doctor Approved Cannabis Handbook

Show Notes:

• [0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart

• [0:30] Dr. Hart Welcomes guest, Dr. Caplan to the listeners

• [0:40] Brief background of Dr. Caplan's work in the medical field

• [2:30] Top 3 reasons patients seek cannabis

• [3:45] The Doctor Approved Cannabis Handbook

• [6:00] Effectiveness of CBD and THC for pain relief

• [11:30] Benefits of topical cannabis creams and DIY topical cannabis creams

• [13:50] Benefits of using cannabis to help insomnia

• [16:00] Rapid effects of cannabis sprays for insomnia

• [21:45] The importance of sleep hygiene alongside cannabis use

• [30:00] Three key decisions for using cannabis for anxiety

• [32:00] Benefits of THCV

• [35:50] Benefits of Beta-caryophyllene

• [37:50] Dr. Caplan's book and online resources

• [37:55] www.caplancannabis.com

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.

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Dr. Mike Hart sits down with Dr. Ira Price to discuss Dr. Price's voluntary medical mission to Israel, where he served with Magen David Adom, the national ambulance service, in October 2022. Dr. Price details out the medical care amidst the missile barrage humanized the trauma and suffering of civilians caught in the crossfire. Dr. Price raises concerns about the psychological toll of social media saturation with violent content, as well as the lack of self-reflection and critical thinking he sees pervading society. Lastly, Dr. Hart and Dr. Price call for healthcare reform as the Canadian healthcare system is failing its providers and patients.

Guest Bio and Links:

Dr. Ira Price is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Emergency Medicine through the Department of Internal Medicine at McMaster University. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons trained in Emergency Medicine, with a Fellowship in Sports Medicine.

Listeners can learn more about at his website https://driraprice.com/ and on IG https://www.instagram.com/dr.iraprice/

Resources:

Previous Episodes with Dr. Ira Price: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khjSefyBwnc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmifUTscR5o

Canadian Doctors Drop Everything to go Save Lifes in Israel: https://driraprice.com/media/

Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success: https://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Devil-Secret-Freedom-Success/dp/1469259036

Think and Grow Rich: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331

Joe Rogan with Dr. Phil #2105: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3m4XOpTSsvhtlk0MLIgP3U

Show Notes:

• [0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast! Dr. Hart introduces returning guest, Dr. Ira Price to the listeners

• [3:20] Volunteering in Israel with Magen David Adom

• [4:40] Dr. Price describes his arrival in Israel

• [10:30] "War doesn't discriminate, and neither does medicine. We treat everyone."

• [14:30] Experiencing missile attacks

• [20:00] Israeli government's response

• [28:00] Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success

• [30:00] Mental health in times of conflict

• [32:00] "The opposite of addiction is connection"

• [34:00] Dr. Price argues the world is lacking in self-insight and self-reflection

• [38:00] Social media's impact on mental health

• [48:00] Dr. Price shares a story of a 10-year-old girl whose heart stopped from the air raid siren

• [53:00] The current state of the ER's in Ontario

• [1:00:00] Concluding thoughts on hope and humanity

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.

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• Instagram: @drmikehart - https://www.instagram.com/drmikehart/

• Twitter: @drmikehart - https://twitter.com/drmikehart?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

• Facebook: @drmikehart - https://www.facebook.com/MikeHartEPS/

In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart sits down with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa to dissect all the newest legislation in Canada like the Online Harms Act (Bill C-63) which would reintroduce Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act to regulate online speech with hefty fines up to $70,000. Cosmin explains how this vague definition of "hate speech" could lead to censorship and punishment for debating controversial issues like gender identity. They also discuss concerns over the ArriveCan app scandal, the loss of free speech for medical professionals, the influence of big pharma and lobbyists on policies like gender-affirming care, and the broader pattern of government overreach and ethics violations under the Trudeau administration.

Guest Bio and Links:

Cosmin Dzsurdzsa is a senior editor and researcher at TrueNorthNews, covering Canadian politics, freedom issues, and government accountability. Follow Cosmin on X: https://twitter.com/cosminDZS

Resources:

Dr. Mike Hart with Jay Bhattacharya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNPk6Ri5aTU

Show Notes:

• [0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart!

• [0:20] Dr. Hart introduces guest, Cosmin Dzsurdzsa to the listeners

• [1:45] Bill C-63 and online censorship

• [4:30] Discussion of the vague definition of "hate speech"

• [10:30] Loss of free speech and scientific debate in Canada

• [13:30] RCMP investigation

• [15:30] Financial discrepancies in the ArriveCAN app development

• [21:30] The Influence of China's Thousand Talents Program

• [29:00] The politicization of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries

• [34:30] "If you want to decrease the cost of the health care system, you want a healthy population, a population of people that are motivated to exercise and to take care of themselves."

• [38:00] Canada's political landscape

• [45:40] "I think that we're living in a society now where we've perpetuated this theme that it's okay to only want to need and not to actually give or produce anything in society. And it's insane because. That leads ultimately to death in the long run. What you want is people producing and sharing and giving back to one another."

• [51:00] The reality of gender-affirming care

• [53:30] The necessity for electoral reform in Canada

• [57:30] Kevin Lamoureux's comments on the unvaccinated

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.

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In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart sits down with Dr. Elie Jarrouge to explore many facets of using nutrition and lifestyle to improve metabolic health markers. Dr. Jarrouge emphasizes looking beyond just LDL cholesterol to things like inflammation, liver health, HbA1C, and triglyceride/HDL ratio. He shares case studies of patients who transformed their health through individualized low-carb protocols.

Guest Bio and Links:

Dr. Elie Jarrouge is a board-certified nephrologist who practiced hospital medicine for nine years before focusing on lifestyle medicine and metabolic health coaching. He helps people improve conditions like diabetes, fatty liver, and high blood pressure through individualized low-carb protocols. Listeners can learn more about Dr. Elie Jarrouge and his work at https://www.metabolichealthmd.com/, on X @ElieJarrougeMD, and IG @elie_jarrouge

Show Notes:

• [0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast! Dr. Hart introduces guest, Dr. Elie Jarrouge to the listeners

• [1:10] Dr. Jarrouge's background and discovery of low-carb diets

• [5:30] Non-alcohol fatty liver disease is on the rise

• [7:45] Potential methods to reverse non-alcohol fatty liver disease

• [11:45] Two tools to use to reverse non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

• [15:00] Biomarkers to look at for lipids

• [19:30] Importance of triglycerides and HDL in metabolic health

• [26:30] LDL controversies

• [29:00] The Feldman Protocol

• [34:00] Metabolic health and mental health

• [38:30] Importance of muscle mass for insulin sensitivity

• [45:00] Types of carbs to eat around workouts

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.

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In this episode of Hart2Heart with host Dr. Mike Hart. Dr. Hart is joined by Dr. Ben Rein to discuss his research on empathy, MDMA, SSRIs, and mental health. They explore how drugs like MDMA and SSRIs impact empathy and social behavior. They also cover painkillers, dopamine, social media, mental health, and techniques like non-sleep deep rest to reset dopamine levels.

Guest Bio and Links:

Ben Rein, Ph.D. is a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University and a science communicator on social media. In his current research, Ben is exploring the neural basis of empathy and how drugs such as MDMA act in the brain to enhance social connection. Listeners can learn more about his work at his website www.benrein.com, on IG @doctor.brein, and on YouTube @dr_brein

Resources:

Survival of the Sickest: A Medical Maverick Discovers Why We Need Disease

Show Notes:

• [0:15] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast! Dr. Mike Hart introduces guest, Dr. Ben Rein to the listeners

• [0:45] Dr. Rein gives a brief introduction of himself

• [2:45] Question: How would you define empathy?

• [5:00] Discussion on whether empathy can be taught and learned

• [11:00] Differences between cognitive and emotional empathy.

• [17:00] Question: How do people fall into low empathy vs. high empathy or somewhere in between?

• [18:00] Empathy levels in people with PTSD

• [19:45] Survival of the Sickest: A Medical Maverick Discovers Why We Need Disease

• [22:45] Dr. Rein shares his new research showing MDMA enhances empathy via serotonin

• [27:45] Studies show Tylenol reduces empathy for others' pain

• [28:15] "It seems that if empathy is yourself stepping into someone else's shoes and painkillers sort of turn off or dampen the areas that encode pain, then it makes sense that you would be less capable of understanding another person's pain if those brain areas are sort of less sensitive to your own pain."

• [31:10] DO PAINKILLERS KILL EMPATHY??

• [39:10] People on SSRIs may still get therapeutic effects from lower MDMA doses

• [40:30] Question: What's the latest research on SSRIs and MDMA and how dangerous is it?

• [47:30] Question: What is the benefit of nondeep sleep rest in restoring dopamine?

• [52:00] Decreasing inputs and benefits

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.

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In this episode of Hart2Heart with host Dr. Mike Hart, Dr. Hart sits down to dissect all you need to know about logistical ways to reduce the risk of a variety of cancers along with debunking some myths surrounding cancer causes. They also cover the importance of early screening for cancers like prostate and colorectal, the role of lifestyle choices such as diet and exercise, and the effectiveness of various health interventions like PSA tests and colonoscopies.

Guest Bio and Links:

Dr. Joe Zundell is a renowned cancer biologist focusing on early cancer detection and ways to reduce cancer risk. Listeners can learn more about Dr. Zundell at his Patreon Dr. Joe Zundell, on IG @dr.joezundell, and on

Resources:

Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by: Peter Attia

Show Notes:

• [0:00] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast. Dr. Mike Hart welcomes guest, Dr. Joe Zundell to the listeners

• [1:00] Dr. Zundell gives a brief introduction and background of himself

• [3:00] Recommendations and the critical role of early screening for cancer

• [11:30] Dietary impacts on cancer risk

• [13:00] Lifestyle modifications can aid in cancer prevention

• [19:30] Correlation of fiber and longevity

• [24:00] Vitamin D and metastasis

• [27:15] Cancer and LDL

• [34:40] Based on Examine.com THIS is the top supplement to lower CRP

• [35:45] Acute vs. chronic inflammation

• [38:00] Debunking some myths with headphones, Bluetooth, and other electronic devices

• [48:15] Do microwaves increase the risk of cancer?

• [51:45] The downfalls of living a sedentary lifestyle

• [1:00:30] Fasting intervention and cancer reduction

• [1:04:30] Cannabis and cancer

• [1:10:00] Alcohol and cancer

• [1:14:30] Mammograms and cancer

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.

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In this episode of Hart2Heart with host Dr. Mike Hart. Dr. Hart chats with Ali about her journey to becoming a leading figure in men's hormonal health. Together, Mike and Ali dive deep into testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), and its impact on both physical and mental health, and women's TRT. They also discuss the common misconceptions surrounding, training, nutrition, sleep, and alcohol to maximize your bodybuilding regimen.

Guest Bio and Links:

Ali Gilbert is a leading expert in men's health, specializing in hormone optimization and fitness. She runs Silverback Coaching, a business focused on helping men achieve their best physical and mental states. Known for her direct approach to sensitive topics, Allie is a pioneer in normalizing conversations around men's health issues.

Listeners can learn more about Ali Gilbert at her website: https://ali-gilbert.com/, on IG @thealigilbert, and FB @AliGilbert

Resources:

#119 TRT, Heart Health, and Hair Loss with James O'Hara

#111 Testosterone: Everything You Need To Know

Silverback Summit

Show Notes:

• [0:15] Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart. Dr. Hart introduces guest, Ali Gilbert to the listeners

• [0:45] Ali gives a brief introduction about herself and her profession

• [1:00] Silverback Coaching

• [3:30] Lifelong commitment/resistance of TRT

• [8:30] Nutrition vs. time in gym

• [10:00] Alcohol and how its effects on bodybuilding

• [13:30] "The opposite of addiction is connection"

• [16:00] Normalizing the process of behavior change

• [19:00] Addressing root causes of binge eating or drinking

• [23:20] GPP for TRT

• [28:45] Ali's concept of 'Netflix cardio'

• [40:45] #119 TRT, Heart Health, and Hair Loss with James O'Hara

• [42:00] Insights into erectile dysfunction treatment options

• [47:00] Stress impact on erections

• [51:30] Women's TRT

• [57:00] Misconceptions about women taking testosterone

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.

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• Facebook: @drmikehart