The Voice Of Health

HOW TO AVOID SURGERY

Death and complications are real risks from surgery, so a non-invasive alternative should always be explored first. In this episode, you'll learn: --That you have a 30% chance of getting a neck or low back surgery if you go to a surgeon first. If you first see a Chiropractor for the same injury, only 2% of patients end up in surgery. --How those who have neck surgery would have had better results five years later if they had not had surgery at all. --The surprising numbers of deaths from anesthesia and why independent studies show those numbers are GROSSLY underreported. And the shocking numbers of knee replacement surgery patients who suffer from blood clots. --The perverse financial incentives of our health care system: the more dangerous a medical procedure is, the higher the reimbursement by insurance companies. --The recent INCREASE in infections from surgery as antibiotics are losing their effectiveness from overuse. --Why you should always seek a second opinion from a "Structure/Function Care doctor" before you go forward with surgery. --The integrated model of health care that Dr. Prather practices in his office to combine the Structure/Function Health Care and Disease Care for best patient results. --The preparations you should make if surgery is truly unavoidable. --The post-surgical strategies that you should follow for best results. --How The Prather Practice helped Charlie to avoid surgery on his wrist and ride his motorcycle again. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

PAIN: SCIENCE OR MYSTERY?

Pain is a communication from our body to our brain telling it that something is not right. But there are different theories among scientists about pain. In this episode, you'll discover: --There are those who cannot feel pain, which is actually a very dangerous condition as pain is an important part of our survival. --How our emotional state affects our pain perception. --The Bradley method of childbirth that makes a big difference in the pain level during labor. --Why it is so hard to study pain from a scientific and ethical perspective. --The influences that play a part in pain perception. And how a Doctor's lack of understanding causes a patient's pain to increase. --The Energy Flow Theory and The Pain Threshold Theory of Pain that The Prather Practice utilizes in treating patients. --The five pathways of energy in the body and how pain is caused when any one of those pathways becomes blocked. --How Dr. Prather treats the pain pattern in the brain that can sometimes remain even after the pain is gone. (And how opiates contribute to this problem and make a patient's pain WORSE.) --The Auriculotherapy treatment for pain that Dr. Prather describes as "the keyboard to the brain" and "THE most proven therapy in the world". --The P-Stim therapy at The Prather Practice (worn on the ear for four days at a time) that gives amazing results for patients with conditions such as Arthritis, Joint Pain, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Migraines, Sciatica, Depression, Addiction, Smoking Cessation, Fibromyalgia, and Shingles. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

GET ADDICTED TO NATURAL PAIN RELIEF

Deaths related to pharmaceutical pain killers are on the rise. But Dr. Prather says there are safer, more effective, and natural alternatives to pain relief through Structure/Function Health Care. In this episode, find out: --The shocking statistics about how many Americans are dealing with pain. --The mistake made in 1999 when the increased use of pharmaceutical pain killers was encouraged...with results that are a "complete disaster". --Why Dr. Prather says opiates are good for short-term pain, but "absolutely a complete disaster" for chronic pain. --How pharmaceutical opiates leave you in a "worse pain situation than when you started" by damaging your body's own pain management ability. --That there are 238 million pain prescriptions written every year in the United States, with the U.S. consuming 80% of all world pain medication (yet with less than 5% of the world's population). --How Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Auriculotherapy, Massage, and Nutritional remedies have been shown in the short-term to be "as effective as opiates" for pain relief without any of the side effects, but MUCH more effective than opiates in the long-term as they help the body's own ability to fight pain. --Why Dr. Prather says a combination of treatments in his office has been proven far more effective than relying on just one type of therapy. --Why Dr. Prather calls the P-Stim treatment in his office "the future of pain care" as it deals with the impact of pain upon the brain. --That Dr. Prather says the only solution to the opiate problem is to move to where 80% of our health care is from the Structure/Function model (as opposed to the Disease Care model). --How Dr. Prather helps eliminate all drug withdrawal symptoms for those addicted to opiate pain killers. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

ASTHMA: YOU TAKE MY BREATH AWAY

1-in-13 people in the U.S. have Asthma, which is a problem that is unfortunately growing. In this episode, we talk about: --The causes of Ashtma, both genetic and environmental. And why cockroaches are one of the biggest contributors to Asthma. --Why Dr. Prather describes Asthma as "more of a symptom and less of a disease". And why individualized treatment for Asthma patients is important. --Why the combination of treatments is a key reason for Dr. Prather's success rate in treating Asthma, especially for patients who had poor success with pharmaceutical options and conventional treatments. --Why allergy testing is critically important for those with Asthma. And why Dr. Prather says he's surprised at how few Asthma patients have had the necessary allergy tests. --The effectiveness of Homeopathic treatments for Asthma and how Allergy shots are based on Homeopathy. --The "very strong correlation" between nutrition and Asthma. Plus, the Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbal remedies proven effective in relieving Asthma. --Why patients should seek additional Structure/Function Health Care solutions in addition to their pharmaceutical program to properly manage their Asthma. --How Dr. Prather sees "dramatic changes" in Asthma patients through Chiropractic adjustments. And how the World Health Organization lists Acupuncture as helpful for Asthma. --Why Dr. Prather says that there needs to be a WRITTEN plan for every Asthma patient. --How low Hydrochloric Acid in the stomach is a key precursor to Asthma and increased Allergies. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

THE ANTIBIOTIC MYTH

Too many patients and health care professionals believe that antibiotics solve almost anything and are a cure-all. Unfortunately, that belief has led to a health care crisis where antibiotics are overused when there are more appropriate and more effective alternatives. In this episode, you'll learn: --Why Dr. Prather calls antibiotics "a precious resource that we are destroying" by over-prescribing. And why he says we should respect antibiotics more to make sure the next generation still has them. --That, in 2010, there were 258 million antibiotic courses ordered out of 309 million people. (That's 833 antibiotics for every 1000 people!) --That the Centers for Disease Control has a goal to reduce antibiotic use by one-third and want to make it easier for doctors to tell the patients "No" when it comes to antibiotic prescriptions. --Why children are three to six times MORE likely to get infections if they wrongly receive antibiotics. --How Homeopathy was effective in fighting Cholera epidemics. And why Homeopathy can get faster results than an antibiotic in relief of symptoms. --How herbal medications were the most effective remedy when the SARS outbreak occurred in China. And the herbals you should always have in your medicine cabinet (especially for parents with young children who are looking for a safe and gentle option). --How Vitamins and Minerals fight infections. For example, Vitamin C along with an antibiotic makes the antibiotic 50% more effective. --Why Chiropractic adjustments help fight infections. --How 85% of Cancer patient complaints are resolved if the patients are undergoing Chiropractic and Acupuncture treatments at the same time. --How Antibiotics actually destroy the good bacteria in the gut and why Probiotics are necessary for anyone on Antibiotics. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

COMBAT EAR INFECTIONS WITHOUT ANTIBIOTICS

3 out of 4 children experience ear infections by the age of 3--which can lead to learning disorders and hearing loss. But Dr. Prather points out that ear infections should not be a normal part of childhood if a child has a strong immune system. In this episode, you'll find out: --What causes ear infections. And why bacterial infections are usually only the cause of about 20% of ear infections, with most infections being viral. --Why keeping the Eustachian Tube open is the key to preventing ear infections and also a key to preventing sinus and upper-respiratory infections. --How the muscle of the Eustachian Tube is the same material as the small intestine, making gut health crucial to stopping ear infections (and 80% of your immune system). --Why the angles of a child's Eustachian Tune make children more susceptible to ear infections than adults. --The reason why Dr. Prather recommends pregnant women (and women trying to get pregnant) get their gut health in order so they can help prevent future ear infections in their children. --Why a baby with colic is likely to get ear infections. And the correlation between antibiotics and learning disabilities such as ADD and ADHD. --The shocking research on the effectiveness (or ineffectiveness) of antibiotics for ear infections and how children are three times as likely to develop future ear infections if they receive antibiotics. --The natural approaches to ear infections, including how Dr. Prather manually opens up the Eustachian Tubes on both children and adults to provide immediate relief. Plus, the role of Chiropractic adjustments and Diathermy. --How Tinnitus and Vertigo in adults are associated with the Eustachian Tubes even though adults do not get ear infections at the rate of children. --The Homeopathics, Herbals, and Supplements that are most helpful for Ear Infections and perfect for children since they have zero side effects. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

LET FOOD BE YOUR MEDICINE (GOOD NUTRITION)

This week, we're joined by Brian Banister of The Prather Practice (Dietetic Technician, Registered) who formerly worked for the Denver Broncos as a Chef Nutritionist (where he fed Peyton Manning!). In this episode, discover: --Why everyone needs a Nutrition Consult to evaluate their diet and how it impacts their health. And why an INDIVIDUAL approach to each patient is important for proper recommendations. --How lab-work and a tool called Electrodermal Screening (EDS) help patients find the EXACT supplements that work best for them. --Why a weekly menu and recipes are included in a Nutritional Consult at The Prather Practice. And how an Anthropometric Analysis helps you target your ideal weight. --Why you especially need a Nutritional Consult if you are Diabetic, if you are Overweight, if you are an Underweight Cancer patient, or if you have a family history of Hypertension or Kidney Disease. --The HCG "fast track" diet in The Prather Plan Weight Loss Program for patients who want to lose large amounts of weight in a quick and healthy manner. --How elevated Cortisol levels from stress are directly related to increased fatty tissue. --Why supplementation is almost ALWAYS needed, even for those who are eating healthy. --That dehydration is a problem for most people and how much water we SHOULD be drinking. And why sodas and caffeine have a dehydrating effect on the body. --How following a Gluten-Free Diet when you don't have a Gluten allergy can actually deprive you of B-Vitamins. How the low-carb Atkins Diet can cause your body to go ketogenic and lead to muscle-wasting. And how the Paleo Diet is a "clean" diet because it cuts out packaged and processed foods. --The ALCAT Food allergy test at The Prather Practice to determine if you have any food allergies or sensitivities. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

WHY ACUPUNCTURE WORKS

Acupuncture has been in existence for over 5,000 years. More people have probably been treated with Acupuncture than any other treatment. In this episode, find out:

--How almost all Acupuncture patients fall asleep during treatment.

--Why Acupuncture needles are painless (rounded on the end, not sharp, and thin as a hair).

--The non-needle Acupuncture options for those who are still afraid of needles (including powder, laser, and electrical options).

--Why Acupuncture beats Cortizone shots for pain relief and treating inflammation.

--The World Health Organization and National institutes of Health research that shows Acupuncture effective in treating anxiety, depression, insomnia, abdominal issues, sinusitis, tinnitus, PMS, and headaches.

--Hear from a patient who had "immediate relief" from Acupuncture for a sinus infection.

--The 80% success rate Dr. Prather sees in patients dealing with infertility and the role of Acupuncture.

--How Acupuncture can help students score better on exams (and why it works better than anti-anxiety drugs).

--How Acupuncture can help with Parkinson's Disease, Stroke Recovery, and Cancer patients (including an 80% decrease in complaints from patients on chemotherapy and radiation).

--Why Acupuncture is an effective treatment for addiction issues, including nicotine.

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ARM AND SHOULDER CONDITIONS

Golfing, Tennis, Baseball, and Softball season is here, which means more injuries. Dr. Prather says about half of his patients have some sort of shoulder or arm condition, many of whom have given up on finding relief from past injuries. In this episode, we talk about:  

--Why Dr. Prather has about a 90% success rate with shoulder and arm issues, even getting improvement in situations like Rheumatoid Arthritis that have severe damage.

--How the combination of a broad array of treatments offered at The Prather Practice is the key to their successful results.  

--How to reduce your chance of having surgery from 25% to 2%, plus have better outcomes compared to the surgical option. (Hint: Which doctor you see FIRST makes all the difference.)

--Why Structure-Function health care is vital for those with repetitive motion injuries, such as athletes. And the difference between Passive Care and Active Care, BOTH of which are necessary for patients.

--How Acupuncture is an excellent anti-inflammatory and stimulates healing (even eliminating scar tissue both externally and internally). And why Acupuncture is a better option for pain relief than addictive opioid drugs.  

--The "Rapid Release” tool (nicknamed "the muscle mower") that helps break up scar tissue and muscle tension in a relaxing way that patients love.

--How patients benefit from treatments such as Diathermy, Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation, Auriculotherapy, and Microcurrent.

--How "Trigger Points" can cause pain and dysfunction. Plus, the Trigger Point therapies Dr. Prather uses to provide relief to his patients.

--Why it is so important for patients to be supervised when doing precise rehabilitation exercises in the Active Care phase of treatment.

--Why Dr. Prather finds Carpal Tunnel is more often than not Palmaris Longis Syndrome. And how Dr. Prather is able to help his patients find a more effective alternative to surgery.

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THE CHOLESTEROL MYTH

Dr. Prather says it is a myth that cholesterol is the CAUSE of Cardiovascular Disease. High cholesterol is instead a SYMPTOM of Cardiovascular Disease. In this episode, you'll learn:  

--How the pharmaceutical companies had the labs change the reference ranges for cholesterol levels when cholesterol medications were developed. And why reference ranges on lab tests are NOT the ideal number Dr. Prather looks for.

--That cholesterol is an essential building material the body uses to help heal damage in the body and is key to hormone production.

--Why the Coronary Risk Factor ratio in your cholesterol number should be more of a focus than the overall cholesterol number.  

--How LOW cholesterol can cause fatigue, difficulty thinking, increased risk of cancer, loss of memory, mental confusion, and greater susceptibility to viruses.

--The harmful side effects of statin drugs. And why Type II Diabetics and those with high liver enzymes should NOT take statin drugs.

--How the #1 reason for high cholesterol is a sick liver. And the various underlying causes of high cholesterol: Low thyroid, Type II Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, mineral imbalances, low Vitamin D, kidney disease, pancreatic disease, and chronic pain.

--That Cholesterol is more of a warning instead of the disease process itself. And why Dr. Prather says the key is finding the underlying cause and reason of high cholesterol.

--Why Cancer patients need to keep their cholesterol levels HIGH. And why cholesterol drugs can actually increase your chance of Cancer.

--How to regulate your cholesterol through diet by eating what Dr. Prather calls "real" food and by shopping only on the outside aisles of the grocery store. 

--Why you should have a goal to get off of statin drugs as soon as possible. Plus, the increased nutritional needs of your body when you are on statin drugs.

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OPTIMIZE YOUR TESTOSTERONE, OPTIMIZE YOUR LIFE

25% of men (in all age categories) have low Testosterone, most without even realizing it. Low Testosterone affects a man's health in many negative ways. In this episode, discover: --How Low Testosterone can even cause problems in women. --The symptoms of Low Testosterone: low libido, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, low motivation, lower cognitive ability, lower muscle mass, weight gain, irritability, depression. --Why your motivation in life is directly related to your Testosterone levels. --How low Testosterone causes men to have difficulty following directions. --The health risks of Low Testosterone: Prostate Cancer, Cardiovascular, Osteoporosis, Type II Diabetes, Obesity, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Depression. --How optimal Testosterone levels help you fight off the symptoms of aging and help keep you young. --How stress, chronic pain, drugs (such as Marijuana), alcohol, the food you eat, lack of rest, the water you drink, and medications (even over-the-counter ones) can all destroy Testosterone. --The treatment options for Low Testosterone from Testosterone injections to more natural solutions such as herbals and supplements. --Why Dr. Prather's goal is to get patients on Testosterone therapy to the point where their body produces its own Testosterone. --Hear Chris's story about how Testosterone treatment at The Prather Practice improved his health, his life, and his energy. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

THE STATE OF OUR HEALTH

LESS THAN 3% of Americans have a healthy lifestyle according to a recent report. How does your lifestyle rate? In this episode, find out: --Why Dr. Prather says that the report's criteria of a healthy lifestyle actually weren't that high...and we STILL failed miserably as a nation. --The four factors considered in this report to determine a "healthy lifestyle": Smoking, Healthy Diet, Normal Body Fat, and Sufficient Exercise. --Why Dr. Prather calls a combination of Acupuncture and Auriculotherapy one of the most effective methods to stop smoking, along with Homeopathic remedies well-proven to stop the addiction. --The difference between what Dr. Prather describes as "real food" versus "chemical food". And how we all need supplements (or concentrated food) to help us make up for our nutritional deficiencies. --What is normal body fat percentage, and the reason Dr. Prather prefers body fat percentage measurement over BMI (Body Mass Index). And the Body Composition Analysis Dr. Prather uses to evaluate fat percentage. --Why Dr. Prather focuses on FAT loss, not just WEIGHT loss (which can include muscle and organ mass). --How The Prather Plan fat loss program discovers the underlying health reason why people have trouble losing weight, such as thyroid or hormone issues. --How The Prather Plan fat loss program "tricks" the body to go after the fat. --What a good exercise program should look like. --How men shorten their life spans by not getting necessary health screenings. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

ANXIETY RELIEF WITHOUT DRUGS

90% of all anxiety drugs in the world are consumed by Americans. While prescription drugs have their place, our health care system has overused prescription drugs when there are drug-free alternatives. In this episode, we talk about:

--Why you should see a Structure-Function doctor FIRST before seeking Disease Care (and the difference between the two types of care).

--When the stress response becomes unhealthy ("DIStress") causing damage to your endocrine system, a fried nervous system, and harmful changes in the body.

--How we can feel emotionally paralyzed (not being able to move forward or backward) and why it is called the "reptilian brain" response.  

--How too much Copper in your body can lead to an over-excited nervous system and over-excited endocrine system, leading to an improper stress response.

--That Calcium-Magnesium imbalance, high Mercury, and high Lead all throw off proper stress response. And why having the appropriate lab tests is so important to determine these things.

--Why Dr. Prather says 80% of the patients he sees are in the wrong "Fight-Flight" Sympathetic System mode where they have a "broken down endocrine system".

--How to rebuild the nervous system, rebuild the endocrine system, and boost the body's immune system to battle anxiety through Functional Care. And the different products available (80,000!) that Dr. Prather uses to help renew and rejuvenate the body, including Nutritionals, Herbals, Flower Remedies, Homeopathics, Glandulars, and Mineral Balancing products.

--The Structural Care options to treat Anxiety, such as Chiropractic and Acupuncture. Plus, how Auriculotherapy and Brain Core Therapy help relieve Anxiety.

--Why Dr. Prather calls it one of his "secrets to success" to combine Functional and Structural Care to achieve better patient outcomes.

--How TMJ in your jaw involves a nerve that leads directly to your brain's emotional system. Plus, the role toxicity in your body plays in Anxiety and how Diathermy helps the body to detox.

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THE HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTION

The Prather Plan is a safe, proven, medically-supervised, natural weight loss program. In this episode, you'll learn: --How the HCG diet causes your body to burn fat quickly (especially stubborn belly fat). --Why The Prather Plan includes eating HIGH fat foods for the first three days (and why this phase is very important). --The 23 to 45 day low-calorie, medically-supervised, and TEMPORARY 500 calorie per day diet. (And why you WON'T feel like you are starving!) --The pure vitamin Lipotropic injections that help you to feel good and energetic while on the plan. (And the non-needle alternatives available for those who have a fear of needles.) --Why the third phase of The Prather Plan makes the program so successful by making this a healthy lifestyle change (and not a temporary fix) with healthy eating and exercise programs customized for each patient. --The options available for vegetarians under The Prather Plan. --Why 95% of all dieters are worse off after five years than what they were before their diet. (And how they lose muscle and organ weight instead of fat.) --The importance of proper diagnostics so that underlying imbalances in your body can be balanced out so that you can lose weight. And how The Prather Plan is individualized for each person. --How the goal of The Prather Plan is to make you healthier, not just to lose weight and look better. And how it is a natural approach (not pharmaceutical based) with lasting results. --How too much fat increases estrogen, reduces testosterone, and lowers energy in men. --Why coaching and counseling are key for successful weight loss. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

THE BEATITUDES: Pillar Of Perfect Health #8

We're conclude our series on The 8 Pillars Of Perfect Health. Dr. Prather describes The Beatitudes as the psychology of health and how attitudes become ingrained in our person. In this episode, discover: --Why Dr. Prather describes The Beatitudes as our emotions, thoughts, will, and spirit coming together. More than just mental, emotional, spiritual, or fleshly desires. --That The Beatitudes are the attitudes we adopt into our lives that make up who and what we are. (And sometimes we are even unaware of them.) --Why the death of a spouse increases the likelihood of the surviving spouse's own death (especially in men). --How mental disease even affects posture. And how changing the physical position of someone's body can relieve them of mental disease. --That Homeopathy is one of the most effective, safe, and quickest methods Dr. Prather uses to help patients and their mental health. And how Homeopathy can help children behave better! --How Dr. Prather has helped patients to get off of their antidepressant prescription drugs in favor of the safe alternative in Homeopathy. --That everyone has their own "unique vibration" that is very revealing about your personality and your health conditions. And how Homeopathic constitutional remedies can be helpful for all of us. --How high Copper levels are linked to anxiety issues, while Depression, ADD, and ADHD can all be linked to nutritional issues. (For example, low Iron in girls can cause ADD.) --Why Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and Massage body work can help relieve and manage our stress. --How Exercise helps release our "Fight-Flight" tension in our body. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com