ALIve Longevity Podcast

Yes, walking the dog counts. So does yard work, grocery shopping, and cleaning the floors. But it's not enough. Dr. Mike is back. He and John Asher are talking about your simple exercise plan and why it's important. We know this, but they get into the details of how different activities affect our bodies. From couch potatoes to bags of bones - find out in this episode how to easily convert to a stronger, healthier person who can fight off diseases.  The second activity in addition to movement is strength training. This is how our body protects us. John tells us about research that shows after age 40, we lose 1% of muscle mass per year after age 70, one and a half. So if you don't do regular strength training after age 40, by the time you're 80, you've essentially lost 50% of your muscle mass. They also discuss the benefits of something as simple as Vitamin D and its effects on our ability to fight off and recover from illnesses, diseases, and injuries.
Listen to his previous episode with Susan Finch here.
Their next session together will be about the benefits of calorie restriction.
About Dr. Mike
Dr. Michael A. Smith received his medical doctorate from the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Smith practiced Internal Medicine and Radiology in Dallas, Texas in the early 2000s and then transitioned to the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries as an educator and consultant. Dr. Smith currently is the Director of Education and Spokesperson for Life Extension® and is the author of The Supplement Pyramid: How to Build your Personalized Nutritional Regimen.. He is also the host of Live FOREVERish, a podcast and Facebook live show for Life Extension®.

How do you engage patients - the ones seeking to improve their health and extend their lives? Engage them. Dr. Mike Smith is our guest today talking about building the history of a patient the old-fashioned way by asking questions, but by using engaging online tools and continuously reviewing and updating published research. It's not about jumping on the latest Dr. Oz "Miracle Cure!", but truly researching and backing up every article and protocol with deep research and evidence. Just like the Asher Longevity Institute, Life Extension is about the long game. We all want to know our patients and followers for decades. Tune in to this episode, "Using Online Quizzes to Engage and Inform Patients" to hear another passionate doctor talk about education and treating the whole person, including all of their history. This episode is guest-hosted by Funnel Media Group's Senior Producer, Susan Finch.
About Dr. Mike
Dr. Michael A. Smith received his medical doctorate from the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Smith practiced Internal Medicine and Radiology in Dallas, Texas in the early 2000s and then transitioned to the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries as an educator and consultant. Dr. Smith currently is the Director of Education and Spokesperson for Life Extension® and is the author of The Supplement Pyramid: How to Build your Personalized Nutritional Regimen.. He is also the host of Live FOREVERish, a podcast and Facebook live show for Life Extension®.

When we think about balanced nutrition, we usually stop at drink 8 glasses of water, and eat 4, 4, 3, and 2 of the four food groups. In this episode, John talks about hydration, but more importantly HOW we cook our food, the fats we use, the fats we eat and which are good. You'll hear about the Omega6 to 3 ratio, why Canola oil should be on your avoid list, and why macadamia nuts should be added to just about anything you consume.
This episode covers:
The nine essential amino acids
Complete protein sources from vegetables and grains
The best vegetables
The best fruit
Hydration
Dangers of cooking at high temperatures
Dangers of AGEs
Foods high in Omega-6 fatty acids
Foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids
Manufactured "vegetable" oils
How processed meats shorten your life by 5 years
 
 

Sleep is when all the good stuff happens. This is when our bodies get rid of old cells and the brain is revitalized. But what is the actual research that explains why REM and deep sleep are so critical to our health? John Asher, Founder of the Asher Longevity Institute, goes through the parts of sleep in this episode. He covers Alzheimer's, sleep history, and how sleep is the pillar of our health. He and co-host Susan Finch talk about the truth to "just sleep on it" to problem solve, and how deep sleep helps our bodies flush out damaged cells through the lymphatic system. It will make sense to you after you listen to this episode of ALive, "The logic of the parts of sleep."
Learn more about the Asher Longevity Institute and the path toward an unlimited life at AsherLongevityInstitute.com

John Asher takes this episode to update the nine steps the Asher Longevity Institute recommends for an unlimited lifespan and healthspan. Right now, women sit at about 82 years and men at 72. But, only a health span of around 70 years for women and 65 for men. That means the rest of the years are spent battling health issues that could have been prevented. In this episode John lets us know that today is the perfect day to start, no matter your age. He's a perfect example of practicing what the Asher Longevity Institute teaches. Join us, and start leading a healthier, longer life to enjoy into triple digits.
As part of step 9, John has some recommended reading for you to stay current
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/
https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/top/ 
https://medicinenet.com 

Dr. Husain discusses his role as a practitioner of functional medicine using specialized training and techniques to find the root causes of deficiencies and illnesses. In this episode of ALIve, CEO and Co-Founder of the Asher Longevity Institute John Asher interviews Dr. Abid Husain, a Fellow of the American College of Cardiologists and Certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine.  Doctor Husain is a physician at the Boone Heart Institute in Greenwood Village, Colorado, working closely with Dr. Jeffrey Boone on state-of-the-art cardiovascular and stroke prevention programs, combined with a functional medicine outlook. 
How does functional medicine differ from conventional, or “hospital,” medicine?
Do biomarkers in normal ranges truly mean you are healthy and okay?
How does a functional medicine doctor diagnose patients?
What are some preventative approaches in functional medicine that extend longevity?
How important is hormone replacement in functional medicine?
Which vitamins and supplements extend your health span?
If some antioxidants are good, are some better?
How do you find a functional medicine physician with a longevity practice?

In this episode, Dr. Husain discusses the effects of life-limiting inflammation on the cardiovascular system, lifestyle choices that impact inflammation, and marker tests that can identify and locate cardiovascular inflammation. CEO and Co-Founder of the Asher Longevity Institute John Asher interviews Dr. Abid Husain, a Fellow of the American College of Cardiologists and Certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine. Doctor Husain is a physician at the Boone Heart Institute in Greenwood Village, Colorado, working closely with Dr. Jeffrey Boone on state-of-the-art cardiovascular and stroke prevention programs, combined with a functional medicine outlook. Some of the topics covered in this episode include:
What are the specific positive effects of sufficient sleep and physical activity?
How do sugars, saturated fats, and gut irritants impact cardiovascular health?
In what way does excess body fat endanger overall health all on its own?
What is the difference between cholesterol and plaque?
What are the seven major blood tests and markers for cardiovascular inflammation?

In this episode of ALIve, CEO and Co-Founder of the Asher Longevity Institute John Asher interviews Dr. Abid Husain, a Fellow of the American College of Cardiologists and Certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine. Doctor Husain is a physician at the Boone Heart Institute in Greenwood Village, Colorado, working closely with Dr. Jeffrey Boone on state-of-the-art cardiovascular and stroke prevention programs, combined with a functional medicine outlook. Completing a two part-part discussion on hormones, the first being “The Myths and Facts Behind Testosterone Replacement”, Dr. Husain speaks to optimum hormone balances for women.
At what age can women experience hormone imbalance?
What are some of the first hormones affected and what are typical symptoms?
How does hormone imbalance affect heart and brain health?
In what way do the main hormones relate to each other?
What are the latest hormone replacement therapies?
Where should one go for further information on hormone replacement therapies?