Dr. Abid Husain

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?

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.

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. 

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. According to the Institute for Functional Medicine, it’s a systems biology–based approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease. Each symptom or differential diagnosis may be one of many contributing to an individual’s illness. Dr. Husain explains how he has moved from conventional cardiology medicine treating current conditions to focusing on the future of his patients. He discusses the history of peptides, the role of hormones, and health at the cellular level. Dr. Husain advises three non-prescription actions we can take to slow down the body’s deterioration. 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.