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?
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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?
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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?
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Testosterone for men is an essential and beneficial hormone for energy, libido, functionality, and metabolism and it relieves depression, controls inflammation, and helps arteries. It's also important for women. Testosterone levels fall with age and can be replaced by topical creams, patches, injections, and pellets. Testosterone misuse - for bodybuilding and performance enhancement - can be dangerous to your health, but so can low levels of this vital hormone. 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. Following discussion of peptides in previous episodes, Dr. Husain begins a two-part session on hormones. Listen to Dr. Husain separate the myths from the truths of testosterone.
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You probably know you aren’t getting enough sleep. You believe you have limited time and too much on your mind and think you can sleep later. But what if you were able to get more sleep, be more successful in your pursuits, and also increase both your health span and life span? In this episode of ALIve, CEO and Co-Founder of the Asher Longevity Institute John Asher interviews Bob Martel, professional sleep coach and head of Positive Results Hypnosis in Holden, Massachusetts. Bob is the author of “I am Sleeping Now: How to Fall Asleep, Stay Asleep and Wake Up Refreshed” and the host of the weekly “Mind Magic Radio” show on WCRN talk radio.
John and Bob discuss how you can get the best sleep you’ve ever had:
- What’s meant by the term “respecting” sleep?
- How can you condition your mind for sleep?
- Do purposeful breathing techniques help?
- How can you get back to sleep after you’ve woken up in the middle of the night?
- What are some useful and positive self-talk phrases?
- How can you break the habits that sabotage good sleep?
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In this episode of ALIve, Dr. Husain continues the discussion of peptides that he started in an earlier episode titled “Best Non-Prescription Ways to Improve Longevity.” Peptides, a generalized term for cell-signaling molecules, have been around for over 100 years. They are isolated from plant and animal sources and have been produced in pharmaceutical labs since the 1960s. Peptides are often talked about in skincare, but they also can help build muscle, promote fat loss, reduce inflammation, and improve immune function. 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.
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Do you know what your toxic body burden is? That’s the amount of toxins within your body made up of chemicals absorbed from food, water, air, and even personal care products. While the individual impact of any of the toxins may be minimal, the combination of all of them could be detrimental to your health. Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizer chemicals are commonly thought of, as are industrial exposures, smoke, and vehicle exhaust; but there also are toxins in construction materials, household cleaners, and even the toothpaste and shampoo you use.
In this episode of ALIve, CEO and Co-Founder of the Asher Longevity Institute John Asher interviews Tim James, Founder, and CEO of Chemical Free Body, a cutting-edge health organization changing our world through results-driven Coaching and Educational Resources along with Detox and Nutritional Supplementation. Chemical Free Body is a mission-based organization that is passionate about helping everybody ignite their highest excitement in life by putting themselves and their health first. Tim is also the host of the Health Hero Show podcast.
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Will this be the Decade of Biotech? Medical investment and research indicate that it might be. Technologies supporting longevity research, including artificial intelligence, big data, CRISPER, gene therapy, and machine learning are growing exponentially. And there’s been an explosion of longevity-related investment from billionaires and at universities and medical clinics. We can readily see what major investment in targeted health programs can mean in extending the careers of super athletes such as Tom Brady and LeBron James. What if you also had access to new longevity therapies, protocols, and technologies to extend not only your lifespan, but also your health span?
In this episode of ALIve, CEO and Co-Founder of the Asher Longevity Institute John Asher follows up on previous podcasts describing the Nine Steps to an Unlimited Life with further details on the major contributing causes of aging and death and what you can do to slow or prevent them.
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Traumatic Brain Injury can come from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body. We tend to think of bomb blasts, athletic impacts, and car crashes with TBI, but its symptoms can arise from non-violent means as well. We also associate medications, surgery, and rehabilitation as treatments, but there can be other treatments as well. In this episode of ALIve, CEO and Co-Founder of the Asher Longevity Institute John Asher interviews Dr. Valerie Donaldson, Founder and Medical Director of the Regenerative Medicine Center (RMC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and certified in Anti-Aging Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Stem Cell Therapy.
- What are the causes of Traumatic Brain Injury?
- How is Traumatic Brain Injury alike or different from other brain illnesses such as Alzheimer’s or MS or Parkinson’s?
- How did Dr. Donaldson get interested in treating Traumatic Brain injury?
- How is her method of treatment different than others and what is her success rate?
- What types of people does she see for Traumatic Brain Injury and what’s the most common age group?
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Have you ever wondered what physically healthy people have in common? And why some seem to thrive in the face of challenges? Are they exceptions or can others of us also develop the same kinds of habits to succeed in any endeavor? In this episode of ALIve, CEO and Co-Founder of the Asher Longevity Institute John Asher interviews Nick Shaw, co-founder of Renaissance Periodization (RP), a multi-million-dollar health and fitness company that has improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of clients around the world. Nick has coached world-class athletes including CrossFit Games champions, international medalists in weightlifting, UFC fighters, Navy SEALs, and Olympians. But it wasn’t until 2020 when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer and facing the fallout of treatment for months through COVID-19, that he had to really lean into the habits he was teaching and put them to the ultimate test. His new book, with the same title as this podcast, details what he learned.
- What are the seven principle habits for success that both athletes and business professionals should master?
- Which are the most important?
- How vital is the concept of internal locus of control?
- What is the biggest takeaway Nick Shaw realized from all this?
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