Episode 9: The 5 Pillars of Holistic Medicine with Dr. Russell Van Maele

Dr. Russell Van Maele, DO, is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician. He grew up near Detroit, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University where he got an undergraduate degree in Physiology, his DO training, and did his residency. As an Osteopathic and Holistic Physician, he believes the body has its own inherent ability to heal itself though mind, body, and spirit. He prefers to use lifestyle to treat and counsel his patients. Sleep, diet, nutrition, exercise, and stress management are the pillars of his practice. His patients are educated patients, and he believes providing proper health education to his patients allows them to navigate towards their health journey on a day-to-day basis. His goal as a physician is to meet you where you are and take the time to truly understand what “being healthy” means to you. He is honored to be a physician and to be a healer. Outside his career in medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and dog Boone. He lives a very active lifestyle and encourages his patients to be active as well! A few of his hobbies include: mountain biking, skiing, backpacking, water skiing, running, and fantasy football. Finally, he believes the backbone of his mental health is a strong foundation in his Christian faith. Summary: In this video, Dr Cassie Smith interviews Dr. Russell Van Maele, DO and they discuss their shared interest in an overall holistic approach to medicine. They discuss the challenges of conventional medicine, how they have overcome this in their current practices, and Dr Van Maele’s 5 pillars of health. Further they discuss ways to improve these pillars and ways they empower their patients to find their why in life. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:00:23 Dr Russell Van Maele, DO’s Holistic Approach to Medicine: Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Exercise 09:20 Challenges of Conventional Medicine and the Dehumanization of Healthcare 15:40 Empowering Patients Through Active Listening 16:20 Finding the Root Cause and Lifestyle Changes Instead of Adding Medications 18:19 The Role of Alcohol and How it Metabolizes 20:50 Dr Maele’s Pillars of Health: Nutrition, Exercising, Sleeping, Stress Levels, and Sexual Health 35:36 Sleeping Tips to Get 8 Hours 42:24 Surrounding Yourself with Like-Minded People 45:29 Dr Van Maele’s Whys: Farming, Christianity, and Being a Good Father/Husband 50:50 Coping with Stress and Controlling Your Stressors 55:32 Exploring Holistic Wellness: Sauna Use, Prayer and Sexual Health 57:08 Benefits of Therapy and How to Find a Therapist 01:02:05 Sexual Health: The Pinnacle of Intimacy 01:08:40 One Food for Daily Consumption: Eggs 01:09:46 Easy Health Tip: The Power of Getting Outside 01:12:20 Understanding the Impact of Alcohol 01:13:24 Conclusion 💊 Get Dr. Cassie's own blend of Dynamic Vitamin D+K2 here: https://www.modern-endocrine.com/shop/#!/Dynamic-D-K2-60-Count/p/520045249/category=0 ⚡️Get Dr. Cassie’s Iron Supplement here: https://www.modern-endocrine.com/shop/#!/Iron-60-CT-ME/p/520055514 🧪Get Dr. Cassie’s Mighty Methylfolate here: https://www.modern-endocrine.com/shop/#!/Mighty-Methylfolate-60-Count/p/520047649 Connect with Modern Endocrine: Check out the website Follow Cassie on Instagram Follow Cassie on Facebook Follow Cassie on YouTube Follow Cassie on TikTok Sign up for Modern Endocrine’s newsletter Disclaimer