1 hr 17 min
Episode 9: The 5 Pillars of Holistic Medicine with Dr. Russell Van Maele Back to The Basics
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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
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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
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
1 hr 17 min