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 a ..read more

How do you engage patients - the ones seeking to improve their health and extend their lives? Engage them. Dr. Mike Adams 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 an ..read more

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 cook ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 cardiova ..read more

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 ..read more

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 A ..read more

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 week ..read more