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Dr. Joshua Daniel is a distinguished neurologist with over 18 years of clinical experience, specializing in brain health, cognitive function, and peak performance. He is a strong advocate for preventive care, emphasizing its role in reducing disease incidence and enhancing overall health outcomes. Driven by a passion for exceptional patient care, Dr. Daniel is dedicated to optimizing the health and wellness of high performers. Determined to transform traditional medical practices, Dr. Daniel challenges the conventional approach of waiting for symptoms before taking action. His commitment lies in proactively improving patient health, providing the necessary care and support to foster healthier, more productive lives.

 

Dr. Daniel seeks to make a meaningful impact by guiding patients to innovative solutions for their general and neurological health, underscoring the importance of prioritizing brain health as our most valuable asset.



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Summary: In this video, Dr Cassie Smith interviews Dr. Joshua Daniel, a holistic and preventative neurologist. They discuss the importance of prioritizing brain health and preventative brain health measures. Dr. Daniel and Dr. Smith discuss common questions, testing options, and dietary changes as well as key vitamins for supporting a healthier brain. Further they compare different diets and inflammatory markers that impact brain health and ways to correct these with lifestyle. 

 

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00: Introduction

00:23 Dr Joshua Daniel’s Background

03:44 The Role of Proactive Prevention and Lifestyle Choices in Brain Health

07:40 Testing and Intervention for Cognitive Issues

10:47 Medication Role in Cognitives Issues and Memory Impairment 

12:01 Key Vitamins and Hormones Levels 

20:57 Diet and Brain Health: Seed Oils

24:12 Keto Diet and Neurocognitive Impairment/Seizures

27:33 Optimizing Brain Health Through Nutrition and Vitamins

44:37 Sleep and Exercise Impact on Brain Health

58:48 Most Beneficial Food: Blueberries

59:10 Easy and Free Health Tip: Morning Walking Outside

59:37 Impact of Small Changes in Diet and Sleep 

1:00:20 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



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About my guest:

Dr. Priya Sureddi Patel, MD, FACOG, FAAMM, ABAARM, is double board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and by the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. This dual board certification gives her a unique perspective, and was the impetus behind FeminologyMD. She wanted to create a center for women that resets the standard of what healthcare should be. Her goal is to take a deeper look into your biological makeup and treat you as a whole person, not just a symptom, so she can help you feel like you again.

At FeminologyMD, she takes an integrative approach and combines the best traditional, holistic, and functional medicine treatments to optimize results and empower women to be their best selves. They build an atmosphere where women can trust their provider, share all of their concerns, and access all available and effective treatment options for optimal health. The goal is to break free of the traditional disease-based model, where a physician fits you into a 15-minute time slot to review your symptoms, gives you a diagnosis, and sends you on your way with medicine. They go beyond that. She listens to your experiences, your medical history, and your concerns. She seeks to understand and evaluate the bigger picture of your health, and manages any disease or conditions with treatment of the root cause. Their goal is to help women slow the negative effects we feel as our bodies and chemical makeup change over time. Dr. Patel is a Dallas native who enjoys spending time with her husband, a Rheumatologist in the community, and her 3 children. She loves to play tennis, travel, and enjoys a good novel.



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Summary: In this video, Dr Cassie Smith interviews Dr. Patel who combines the best traditional, holistic, and functional medicine treatments to optimize results and empower women to be their best selves at Feminology MD based in Dallas, TX. They discuss PCOS and Infertility in depth as well as the contributing leading factors and prevalence in the United States. Additionally, they discuss the options for treating these diagnoses in a non-traditional format and ways for women to advocate for their symptoms.



Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Background for Dr. Priya Sureddi Patel

02:34 Dr. Patel’s Transition to Holistic Gynecology

05:27 Understanding and Prevalence of PCOS and Infertility

08:48 Treatment Options for PCOS

13:20 Holistic Treatment Options for Regulating Cycles

15:54 Exploring Factors Contributing to Infertility: Obesity, Thyroid Function, Micronutrient

Deficiencies, and Environmental Toxins

25:22 When to Seek Medical Advice for Infertility

27:51 Evaluation Approach for Infertility

30:19 When to Seek a Referral to Reproductive Endocrinologist

33:49 Ways to Find Out if You are Ovulating and How to Use a Ovulation Strip

41:15 Effect of Weight Loss Medication on Fertility

46:34 One Food for Daily Consumption: Black Seeds

47:40 Easy Health Tip: Take a Probiotic

49:17 Importance of Diet for Overall Health

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Drew Manning is the New York Times Best Selling Author of the book, Fit2Fat2Fit, creator of the Fit To Fat To Fit TV show on A&E, and the creator of Fit2Fat2Fit. He has been on shows such as Dr. Oz, GMA, The View and so many more. He is on a mission to bring more empathy to the fitness industry through his new brand, called Conscious Fitness.



Drew Manning, Fit to Fat to Fit

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Summary: In this video, Dr Cassie Smith interviews Drew Manning who is on a mission to bring more empathy to the fitness industry through his new brand, called Conscious Fitness. They discuss Drew Manning’s story of how he purposely gained and lost 75 pounds to gain insight into how to help people in their weight loss journey. Dr Smith and Drew discuss the emotional impact that weight gain plays on individual’s lives and how to break this cycle of poor eating and food choices. They additionally discuss the importance of intentional eating, healing the inner you, and how to be self-aware while trying to be the healthiest version of yourself.



Time Stamps:

00: Introduction

01:12 Drew Manning’s Story

04:13 How He Gained 75lbs in 6 months

08:14 The Emotional and Mental Toll of Weight Gain and Body Image

13:36 Embracing Self Love

16:33 Emotional Connection to Food and Breaking the Poor Food Cycle

24:28 Finding Your Purpose and Looking at Outside Factors for Improving Overall Health

30:47 Drew’s Journey from Fat to Fit: Challenges and Lessons



35:03 Mindset, Self-Awareness and Intention in Health and Fitness

38:59 Benefits and Drawbacks to Keto and Intermittent Fasting

42:22 Woman’s Health and the Keto Diet

45:32 Finding the Best Dietary Adjustments for You for Long Term Sustainability

51:19 Working on Yourself in All Aspects

52: 39 Drew Manning’s #1 Food for Improving Overall Health

53:33 What Did He Wish He Knew About His Health 10 Years Ago?

54:23 One Way to Improve Overall Health: Rucking

59:01 Conclusion

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Dr. De is the CEO of Biohax, an innovative company in the healthcare space that is pioneering technologies to optimize health, performance, and longevity. He has devoted most of his life to the study of human potential. His degrees include: a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Doctorate in Medicine, Master in Business Administration, and a research fellowship in General Surgery and the Metabolic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. De and the Biohax medical team are known for contributing advanced studies, research, and papers that continue to push the edges of medicine with profound, positive results. He founded Biohax because of his own personal journey where he learned to successfully bio-hack his systems in order to overcome a serious illness. From his personal wellness success, he self-funded and built the Biohax brand. Biohax customizes health and performance plans tailored to each individual's unique makeup. Dr. De continues to expand the Biohax brand by doing global speaking engagements and educating the world about topics like epigenetics, human performance, longevity, hormone optimization, heart disease, and more.

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Summary: In this video, Dr Cassie Smith interviews Dr. De, the CEO of Biohax, an innovative company in the healthcare space who is pioneering technologies to optimize health, performance, and longevity. Dr. Dee’s passion for personal health led him to establish Biohax, where he customizes health and performance plans tailored to each individual's unique makeup. They discuss the benefits of several hormones including Testosterone, Estrogen, and Growth Hormone. Further they discuss environmental toxins and how lifestyle choices play a large role in longevity and inflammation levels.



Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:40 Brief Introduction into Dr De’s Journey

05:09 Introduction for Dr Cassie Smith

16:06 How Metabolic Function Influences Weight Gain and Chronic Fatigue

19:40 How Environmental Toxins Affect Symptoms



21:38 Birth Control and Cortisol Levels

29:25 Benefits of Hormones

34:19 Discussion of Estrogen Options for Treatments and Benefits of Bioidentical Treatments

37:41 Testosterone Replacement Therapy Benefits in Women and Men

42:28 Insulin Resistance: Benefits of Strength Training and Increased Muscle Mass

45:47 Benefits and Risks of GLP1 Therapy

46:21 DEXA Scans to Track Progress and Overall Health

51:19 Using Bioidentical Hormones to Increase IGF-1 Levels

55:21 Lifestyle Modifications and Bioidentical Hormones to Improve Overall Wellness

56:34 Endocrine Disruptors

01:00:16 Carbohydrates and Muscle Mass Correlation

01:02:20 Benefits of Health Fats in Women and Relating Diet to Menstrual Cycle Timing

01:05:18 Conclusion

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Dr. Phyllis Pobee is a distinguished expert in weight loss and cosmetic medicine, and the visionary CEO of GeneLean360°. She is triple-board certified triple-boarded in weight loss medicine, family medicine, and cosmetic medicine. Dr. Pobee leverages the power of nutrigenomics to offer personalized weight loss solutions through GeneLean360°. Her approach is rooted in her own transformative 100-pound weight loss journey, designed to empower women over 30 to achieve their health and wellness goals.  

 

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Summary: In this video, Dr Cassie Smith interviews Dr. Phyllis Pobee who is the CEO of GeneLean360°. They discuss common questions about how to implement healthier lifestyles as well as in-depth discussions on genetics and how these affect patient’s weight loss journeys. Dr. Pobee shares information about life coaching and provides tips and tricks on personalized ways to create a healthier life. 

 

Time Stamps: 

00:00 Introduction

02:00 Dr. Pobee Shares Her Why and Her Story

05:45 Ways to Overcome Not Having the Time to Workout or Create Healthy Habits 

09:20 Dr. Pobee and Dr. Cassie Smith Discuss Realistic Weight Loss TImelines

15:08 Example of a Healthy Week Schedule

19:30 How Genes Play Into Weight Loss

27:56 Ways to Optimize Your Health With Medical Diagnoses 

30:02 Tricks for Avoiding Emotional Eating

39:19 Intermittent Fasting

43:54 Ways to Overcome the Plateau Phase of Weight Loss

51:57 Dr. Pobee and Dr. Cassie Smith Discuss How Testosterone and Inflammation Affect Women’s Weight Loss

58:13 Listen to Your Body’s Check Engine Lights

01:07:00 Finding Your Why 

01:07:51 Dr. Pobee’s #1 Food to Improve Health

01:08:55 Consistency is Key

01:13:55 Dr. Pobee Answers One Thing She Wishes She Knew About Her Health 10 Years Ago

01:15:15 Conclusion



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