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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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Instagram: @drmikehart
Twitter: @drmikehart
Facebook: @drmikehart
 

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. 
Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart:
Social Links:
Instagram: @drmikehart
Twitter: @drmikehart
Facebook: @drmikehart
 

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. 
Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart:
Social Links:
Instagram: @drmikehart
Twitter: @drmikehart
Facebook: @drmikehart

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. 
Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart:
Social Links:
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. 
Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart:
Social Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmikehart/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmikehart 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeHartEPS/ 
 

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. 
Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart:
Social Links:
Instagram: @drmikehart
Twitter: @drmikehart
Facebook: @drmikehart