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ALIve Longevity PodcastTwo Activities that Can Add Decades to Your LifeYes, 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 t...2022-06-1520 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastUsing Online Quizzes to Engage and Inform PatientsHow 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...2022-05-1727 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastNutrition and Hydration Blown Up!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
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ALIve Longevity PodcastThe Logic of the Parts of SleepSleep 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...2022-03-1517 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastThe 9 Bottom Lines to an Unlimited Lifespan and HealthspanJohn 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...2022-02-1638 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastThe Purpose of Functional Medicine in Longevity Acceleration
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 do...2021-12-1427 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastMarkers to Assess Heart Health Including Needed Tests
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...2021-11-2227 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastOptimum Hormone Balance for Women
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 w...2021-10-1929 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastThe Myths and Facts Behind Testosterone Replacement
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...2021-09-0724 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastThe Power of Sleep
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 Asle...2021-08-2426 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastUse of Peptides in Anti-Aging
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 A...2021-08-1124 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastTransform Your Health with a Chemical Free Body
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 AL...2021-07-2027 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastThe Latest Research Behind the Nine Steps to an Unlimited Life
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...2021-07-0623 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastTreating Traumatic Brain Injury
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...2021-06-2124 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastFit for Success: Lessons on Achievement and Leading Your Best Life
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 m...2021-06-0829 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastLongevity Mindset
Would you like to break free of confining roles and routines that limit your joy and drain your life energy? In this episode of ALIve, CEO and Co-Founder of the Asher Longevity Institute John Asher interviews Jim Strole, Director of The Coalition for Radical Life Extension and Co- Founder of People Unlimited Inc. He’s a leading anti-death activist and community builder, who has spoken around the world and written on radical life extension and physical immortality for over four decades. Jim is co-author of the book Just Getting Started: 50 Years of Living Forever, and Living Without De...2021-05-2125 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastBest Non-Prescription Ways to Improve Longevity
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...2021-05-1225 minALIve Longevity PodcastProtecting the Aging Brain
Cardiovascular health is important for heart function in the aging process, but it’s also vitally important in brain function. The best way to protect the aging brain is to identify and aggressively treat vascular problems as soon as possible. In this episode of ALIve, CEO and Co-Founder of the Asher Longevity Institute John Asher interviews Dr. Jeffrey Boone, named one of the top cardiovascular doctors in America. Dr. Boone is the Founder and Director of the Boone Heart Institute in Denver and also is the Chief Medical Officer of the Asher Longevity Institute. John describes his ow...2021-04-1926 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastLet's Age Brilliantly
We all want to lead a fulfilling future. That’s why planning is important. In this episode of ALIve, CEO and Co-Founder of the Asher Longevity Institute John Asher interviews Dr. Jerry Cahn, CEO of Age Brilliantly, a community platform for people who want to live longer, healthier and happier lives to 100+. It brings together resources and people to discuss Purposeful Living, Financial Security, Healthy Aging, Travel, Lifelong Learning, and ways to Build and Maintain Relationships, all to help people make better decisions and plans for their next stages in life. In a simpler world, wor...2021-04-0528 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastPCSK9, LDL Little a, and Reversing Your Aging Brain
In this episode of ALIve from the Asher Longevity Institute, we continue with Dr. Jeffrey Boone of the Boone Heart Institute. This was taken from a presentation he made sharing case studies of the leaps in improved heart, circulatory, and brain health achieved through the use of PCSK9 and not accepting that some plaque is normal in your aorta. Although he refers to slides, the word pictures he gives us about the effect of cholesterol on our circulatory system and brains is invaluable in arming us to take control of our aging body, and especially brains. Listen...2021-03-2223 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastThe 9 Culprits Blocking You From an Unlimited Life
This is an overview of the goals behind the Asher Longevity Institute, as well as a bit of history. If you haven't listened to previous episodes, this will give you some background as to why each has an important list of tips you can implement in your life right away to head toward a longer and healthier life.
Point 1: The 13 Proven Benefits of Getting a Full Night’s Sleep
Point 2: Healthy Diets Preclude Disease and Increase Performance
Point 3: Tune Your Diet to Promote a Healthy Gut Microbiome
Point 4: Keep Your S...2021-03-0910 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastTreat Heart Disease as Aggressively as You Would Cancer
Think beyond measuring cholesterol. Dr. Jeffrey Boone gives us information today about what we should be measuring, and how the information can prevent the world's most silent, and sudden killer - heart disease.
2021-02-2419 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastProtecting the Heart Muscle to Increase Longevity
Cardiovascular health is vitally important in the aging process. In this episode of ALIve, CEO and Co-Founder of the Asher Longevity Institute interviews Dr. Jeffrey Boone, named one of the top cardiovascular doctors in America. Dr. Boone is the Founder and Director of the Boone Heart Institute in Denver and also the Chief Medical Officer of the Asher Longevity Institute. John describes the importance of the heart to longevity and Dr. Boone explains the intricacies of heart muscle and valves in layman's terms, plus new drugs and therapies that can restore heart health. What anatomic feature indicators...2021-01-2725 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastCardiovascular Health and Longevity
Cardiovascular health is vitally important in the aging process. In this episode of ALIve, CEO and Co-Founder of the Asher Longevity Institute interviews Dr. Jeffrey Boone, named one of the top cardiovascular doctors in America. Dr. Boone is the Founder and Director of the Boone Heart Institute in Denver and also the Chief Medical Officer of the Asher Longevity Institute. John explains how the two met and began to cooperate and Dr. Boone explains the intricacies of heart health in layman's terms, plus new drugs that can restore heart health.
How do changes in the car...2021-01-1227 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastGut Microbiome - Simple Steps to Turn Your Diet and Health Around
Eating a diet tuned for a healthy gut microbiome is needed in order to preclude 11 diseases and three conditions. Let's talk about what we eat. John gives us two sample daily menus and 12 steps that won't overwhelm you as you create a healthy gut microbiome. John gives us two examples of his own menus.
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"This is actually a typical day for me. Breakfast, I'm going to eat a closed fistful each of walnuts, pistachios and macadamia nuts and a cup of mixed berries, including about half of them will be raspberries because...2020-11-3008 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastGut Microbiome - Protein Tips for Meats, Fish, and Veggies
There are dangers of eating meat. Based on a study of 6,000 people over 18 years who ate a lot of animal protein, four times higher risk of cancer, five times higher risk of diabetes, twice the risk of dying and the study of people who are vegetarians, vegetable protein does not increase the risk of any age relating diseases. Meat, in general, is going to shorten our life if you eat too much. How about the meat substitutes like the Beyond Burger or the Impossible Burger? John tells this story. "My wife and I, about a year ago w...2020-11-1614 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastGut Microbiome - All About Cows and Sugar
About 2000 years ago in Northern Europe, there was a genetic mutation that changed the basic protein in cow milk from a casein a2 to casein a1. And the trouble with casein a1 is, it causes an attack on our immune system. And it explains why 65% of Americans are what is called lactose, the sugar in milk, intolerant. Actually, what we really are is intolerant of that protein casein a1. Most breeds of cows in the US are this type. So you can get great cheeses from Switzerland, France, and Italy, and it's fine to eat them, but...2020-11-0209 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastGut Microbiome - Preventable Diseases and Definitions
Our microbiome is so important. And the reason is, if we don't watch what we're eating and eat the wrong things and have a lot of bad bacteria in our gut, we can cause up to 11 diseases. I'm just going to name them off quickly. Celiac disease, Crohn's disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, that a third of the people in the country have got, hepatitis, colitis, multiple sclerosis, type 2 diabetes, 30% of the people in the US are prediabetic and 10% actually have it, lupus, irritable bowel disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. And many of them have three other conditions...2020-10-1312 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastStrengthening Our Immune Systems
In this podcast, John describes the details of Step Eight: the importance of strengthening our immune system with regenerative medicine, the use of stem cells, and exosome therapies.
This is the ninth in a series of ten podcasts by John Asher, one of the five co-founders of the Asher Longevity Institute, committed to the science-based and easy-to-implement lifestyle changes you need in order to live a much longer and much healthier life.
In the first podcast, John described the fundamental reasons we die and many other contributing causes. He then outlined how his...2020-09-2309 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastNew and Emerging Protocols and Therapies to Increase Your Lifespan
In the first podcast, John described the fundamental reasons we die and many other contributing causes. He then outlined how his team of engineers and doctors re-engineered longevity. First they started with the assumption that unlimited life is possible. After thorough research they developed nine steps to achieve that goal. These are easy to understand, simple to execute, and sustainable for the rest of your life.
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This is the final episode in a series of ten podcasts by John Asher, one of the five co-founders of the Asher Longevity Institute, committed to...2020-09-2317 minALIve Longevity PodcastMethodologies to Slow Down the Four Reasons Humans Die
In this podcast, John describes the details of Step Seven: methodologies to slow down the four reasons we die. These include taking specific supplements, calorie restriction, fasting, exercise, and getting fresh air every day.
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In the first podcast, John described the fundamental reasons we die and many other contributing causes. He then outlined how his team of engineers and doctors re-engineered longevity. First they started with the assumption that unlimited life is possible. After thorough research they developed nine steps to achieve that goal. These are easy to understand, simple to execute...2020-09-2312 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastExtend Your Life with Seven Medications and Additional Therapies
In this podcast, John describes the details of Step Six: the rationale for taking seven prescription drugs/medications to ward off cancer and enhance longevity with additional (off-label) benefits.
This is the seventh in a series of ten podcasts by John Asher, one of the five co-founders of the Asher Longevity Institute, committed to the science-based and easy-to-implement lifestyle changes you need in order to live a much longer and much healthier life.
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In the first podcast, John described the fundamental reasons we die and many other contributing causes. He...2020-09-2321 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastTake Appropriate Supplements to Ward Off Disease
In this podcast, John describes the details of Step Five: taking appropriate supplements to ward off disease. For a checklist of simple actions to take based on this podcast and to learn more about the Nine-Step Program, go to asherlongevity.com today. Sign up for the information and access you need to live the longevity lifestyle.
This is the sixth in a series of ten podcasts by John Asher, one of the five co-founders of the Asher Longevity Institute, committed to the science-based and easy-to-implement lifestyle changes you need in order to live a much l...2020-09-2314 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastKeep Your Standard Bio Markers in the Optimum Range
In this podcast, John describes the details of Step Four: keeping your standard biomarkers in the optimum range by doing periodic testing and taking action when necessary to return them to the optimum range.
This is the fifth in a series of ten podcasts by John Asher, one of the five co-founders of the Asher Longevity Institute, committed to the science-based and easy-to-implement lifestyle changes you need in order to live a much longer and much healthier life.
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In the first podcast, John described the fundamental reasons we die and...2020-09-2316 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastTune Your Diet to Promote a Healthy Gut Microbiome
In this podcast, John describes the details of Step Three: eating a diet tuned for a healthy gut microbiome to avoid ten diseases and three conditions.
This is the fourth in a series of ten podcasts by John Asher, one of the five co-founders of the Asher Longevity Institute committed to the science-based and easy-to-implement lifestyle changes you need in order to live a much longer and much healthier life.
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In the first podcast, John described the fundamental reasons we die and many other contributing causes. He then outlined how h...2020-09-2333 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastHealthy Diets Preclude Disease and Increase Performance
In this podcast, John describes the details of Step Two: eating a healthy diet to preclude disease, infection, fatigue, and poor performance.
This is the third in a series of ten podcasts by John Asher, one of the five co-founders of the Asher Longevity Institute, committed to the science-based and easy-to-implement lifestyle changes you need in order to live a much longer and much healthier life.
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In the first podcast, John described the fundamental reasons we die and many other contributing causes. He then outlined how his team of engineers...2020-09-2317 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastThe 13 Proven Benefits of Getting a Full Night’s Sleep
In this podcast, John describes the details of Step One: getting sufficient sleep and deep sleep.
This is the second in a series of ten podcasts by John Asher, one of the five co-founders of the Asher Longevity Institute committed to the science-based and easy-to-implement lifestyle changes you need in order to live a much longer and much healthier life.
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In the first podcast, John described the fundamental reasons we die and many other contributing causes. He then outlined how his team of engineers and doctors re-engineered longevity. First, they...2020-09-2317 min
ALIve Longevity PodcastThe Reasons Humans Die and What You Can Do to Greatly Extend Your Life
This is the first in a series of ten podcasts by John Asher, one of the five co-founders of the Asher Longevity Institute, committed to the science-based and easy-to-implement lifestyle changes you need in order to live a much longer and much healthier life.
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In this podcast, John describes the fundamental reasons we die and many other contributing causes. He then outlines how his team of engineers and doctors re-engineered longevity. First, they started with the assumption that unlimited life is possible. After thorough research, they developed nine steps to achieve that...2020-09-2319 min