The Voice Of Health

Get The Lead Out (Lead Toxicity)

The Centers for Disease Control has said that lead toxicity should be a top priority. Over 500,000 children have high lead levels in their blood. In this episode, you'll discover: --Why children are at greater risk and more susceptible to absorbing toxic levels of lead, and the reason why boys absorb heavy metals more than girls, --How lead toxicity is linked to symptoms such as anemia, anorexia, anxiety, confusion, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, headaches, hypertension, incoordination, irritability, abdominal pain, constipation, muscle pain, restlessness, and tremors. --The link between lead toxicity and learning disabilities or hyperactivity in children. And why even a small exposure to lead can reduce a child's I.Q. permanently, --The treatments for lead toxicity and less traumatic alternatives to I.V. Chelation that Dr. Prather uses such as oral chelation, mineral supplements, vitamins, and homeopathics. --How most people suffering from lead toxicity have no idea what they have and the tests you should have to find out. --Why Dr. Prather says about a third of his patients have some sort of heavy metal toxicity (aluminum, nickel, mercury, cadmium, or lead). --The importance Dr. Prather places on getting to the underlying cause of a health issue (like the Structure/Function health care model) instead of just treating symptomatology (like the disease care model does). --The inspiring story of a patient who went through two years of medical tests without doctors being able to figure out the problem, but found relief after just four weeks with Dr. Prather's treatment. --The reason why everyone--including all children under the age of 5--should have a hair analysis every year to test for heavy metal toxicity. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

How To Fight The Flu

December to February is the Flu season. As Dr. Prather says, getting the flu "is as easy as breathing". In this episode, you'll find out: --How the flu virus has "drifted" this year to make the flu shot ineffective, according to the Centers for Disease Control. --The surprising time period in which you must take the major flu medications (Tamiflu and Relenza) for them to be effective or it's a "waste of time". --The Structure/Function Health Care approach Dr. Prather uses to fight the flu by building up the patient's immune system. And the blood test you should have to determine the strength of your immune system. --The shocking story of a patient whose left arm was paralyzed after getting a flu shot (and how Dr. Prather helped him). --The LOW cholesterol number that weakens your cell walls and makes you more susceptible to viruses. --How the gut makes up the most critical portion of the body's immune system. --Why a balanced Copper/Zinc ratio helps you to fight bacteria and viruses. --The role the lymphatic system plays in fighting off secondary bacterial infections (like pneumonia), which are the main cause of influenza deaths. --The homeopathic hospitals that had less than a 10% death rate during the 1918 Spanish flu (while the disease care hospitals had a death rate of 90%). And the homeopathic product Dr. Prather suggests everyone have in their medicine cabinet to get over the flu quickly. --The safe and extremely effective cough remedy you should have on hand (as opposed to cough syrups which have caused deaths in children). www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

A Proven Weight Loss Plan

Dr. Prather shares a weight loss program that helped him lose 24 pounds in 2 weeks. Obesity is considered the biggest health concern in America at this time. In this episode, you'll learn: --The Body Composition Analysis test to determine your fat percentage. And why Body Mass Index is not a good measure. --Why the French aren't as fat as Americans even though they consume more calories. --The HCG Diet Plan that allows the body to utilize a higher percentage of fat for energy and specifically targets weight around the gut. --The misinformation you should be aware of online about the HCG diet and why you should NEVER do the HCG diet without a doctor to oversee it. --How the HCG diet increases a woman's chance of getting pregnant. --Why balancing out your hormones and endocrine system is key for weight loss, especially for those who have tried everything and found no results. --The importance of detoxification before you begin a weight loss program to avoid feeling sick. --The vitamin injections Dr. Prather offers for patients to help the liver to work better and avoid a toxic feeling through the weight loss. --Why you cannot lose weight if you are eating foods you are allergic to (without realizing you are even allergic to it). --Why a combination of aerobic and resistance exercise provides the best results. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com  

The Health Care Model of The Future

How to cut health care costs by 40%, while improving patient satisfaction and health. In this powerful episode, Dr. Prather shares the model for his office and the "seismic finding" of a major insurance company research project. Learn: --The solution for our nation's health care crisis in which we spend more money than anyone else, with "abysmal" results in the health of patients (especially in areas such as cardiovascular and cancer).  --The difference between Disease Care and Structure/Function Health Care models and how the best path forward is the best of both worlds. --The 80/20 rule for the appropriate balance between Structure/Function Health Care and Disease Care. --Why the cause of symptoms and disease processes is unimportant in the Disease Care model, but the Structure/Function model is dependent upon discovering the underlying cause. --Why the Disease Care approach is not the first place you should go when you are sick. --When the Disease Care model truly shines. --How you can increase your chances of surviving cancer by 50%. --The 5-year insurance company study that showed the health care model used in Dr. Prather's office reduced overall health care costs by 40%, slashed pharmaceutical costs by 85%, and hospital stays by over 60%. (And decreased adverse patient reactions and malpractice suits by 80%, while boosting patient satisfaction and health!) --What obstacles must be overcome to implement this model nationally, and the plans to do just that. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

How Attitude Affects Our Health

Attitude has a huge impact on our health and well-being. Dr. Prather includes it as one of his 8 Pillars of Perfect Health. In this episode, you'll discover: --The surprising studies that show most of what we see and hear is not based on reality, but is created in our brains. --How our attitude can change our physiology and even be reflected in our bloodwork. --The scientific studies that show how even the crystal structure of water can be changed by the words we use. --Why Dr. Prather believes there is a problem of negativity in the medical community that helps create and perpetuate disease (and the alternative model that restores hope). --How Structure/Function care centers around the body healing itself, where the body is the hero. --The proven and direct link between our immune system and our attitude (and our hormones and our emotions). --Alternatives to anti-depressants and anti-anxiety prescription drugs. --How an imbalance in your Copper/Zinc ratio can cause emotional turmoil, including suicidal thoughts. --The immediate changes Acupuncture brings for relaxation and combating insomnia. --Why Dr. Prather says 80% of people are stuck in the "fight-flight" mode and the dangers it poses to our immune system and overall health. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Decompression Therapy

Decompression Therapy is a treatment for protruding or bulging discs in the back or neck, often a non-invasive alternative to surgery. In this episode, you'll find out: --How it treats protruding discs that cause sciatica. --How disc degeneration can be healed, as well as an unloading of the joints (such as a facet problem). --Why Dr. Prather says surgery ISN'T necessary with a bulging or protruded disc. (And when surgery IS necessary). --How decompression therapy (with its pumping action) differs from traction and inversion therapies. --How decompression therapy helps the neck, as well as the back, by putting the body into healing mode and "reverses the aging process". --How inflamed or degenerative joints such as knees and elbows can benefit from decompression therapy. --Why decompression therapy makes a patient TALLER. --The decompression therapy table Dr. Prather prefers and why it made him a believer after his initial skepticism. --Why decompression therapy is a cheaper and more effective option than surgery. --The story of a patient who drove from another state to receive treatment from Dr. Prather when options closer to home failed her. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Detoxification

We live in a toxic world. 80-90% of people walking into Dr. Prather's office have a congested liver. In this episode, you'll learn: --How your breathing is the biggest indicator of how long you will live. --Why Dr. Prather promotes a GENTLE detox instead of the harsher detoxification programs most people use (which can cause unnecessary harm to the body). --The connection between the toxicity of your cells and how fast you age. (And the relationship between kidney function and longevity.) --Why keeping the lymphatic system clear reduces your chances of fibromyalgia (which is always linked to a need for detoxification). --How Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinsons are related to nervous system toxicity. --How detoxification is a part of the treatment plan for every one of Dr. Prather's patients. --Why good water is important for proper detoxification (and what constitutes "good" water). --How the liver must be functioning properly BEFORE you start a detox to avoid overwhelming it. (And the "cheat" Dr. Prather uses to get his patients' livers functioning properly.) --Why homeopathy is the gentlest form of detoxification. --The importance of detoxification in fighting cancer. (And how the health of the lymphatic system determines the chances of whether a woman will develop breast cancer.) www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Ebola and Enterovirus D68

There are several dangerous viruses in the news lately. Dr. Prather tells you how to protect yourself and your family. In this episode, you'll discover: --The symptoms of Ebola and how Ebola attacks the walls of your cells. --What your chances are for getting Ebola, and why Dr. Prather says getting the flu is a greater risk for you. --How a healthy immune system will help boost your odds to fight off any virus or bacteria you might contract. --How children are at a greater risk for the Enterovirus D68 virus. --The Structure/Function Health Care approach Dr. Prather uses to fight viruses for his own patients. (And the relationship between cholesterol and the strength of your cell walls to combat viruses.) --The shocking number of times someone should take an antibiotic in their lifetime according to the inventor of antibiotics. And why we need a health care system with LESS reliance on antibiotics. --The diagnostics you and your family should have done to protect your immune system (and why Dr. Prather says 80% of people have a compromised immune system). --The "Too Late" model of health care that is the most ineffective and most expensive way of treating our health. --The alternatives to antibiotics that boost your immune system (vitamins, herbs, minerals, homeopathics). --How a hair analysis can reveal the strength (or weakness) of your body's immune system. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Chronic Pain

160 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, which is an under-treated and poorly-treated condition. In this episode, find out: --About the major study about how chronic pain is treated that was like a "nuclear bomb" within the health care community. --How the medical community is poorly-trained when it comes to chronic pain. --The dangers of pain medications and the alarming increase in pain prescriptions (and addictions) in recent years. --Why chronic pain is a disease process in and of itself, and why that is a revolutionary thought. --The non-pharmaceutical pain treatment options Dr. Prather offers to his own patients. (Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage, Homeopathics, Herbals, Electrical Stimulation, Physical Therapy, Diathermy, Ultrasound, and Auricular Therapy.) --The "100% effective" treatments for migraine patients (often getting complete relief before they leave the doctor's office). --How Dr. Prather has been able to help cancer patients become completely pain-free when even morphine no longer is effective. --The patient who had gone to 14 different doctors for chronic pain and who ultimately found relief after Dr. Prather diagnosed Aluminum Toxicity, --Why Adderall should not be taken lightly, and the dangers it poses to young people. --The risks in overprescribing antibiotics that causes them to lose their effectiveness. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

A Radio Tour of Meridian Health and Wellness

In this episode, take a radio tour of Meridian Health & Wellness. Learn... --How the Structure/Function health model differs from the Disease Care model (and how to properly integrate them). --The percentage of your health care that should be in the Structure/Function model and the percentage that should rely upon the Disease Care model. --The health care model that research has shown to increase the state of the patient's well-being, while cutting costs by 40% and medical lawsuits by 80%. (And why Dr. Prather believes this is the solution to our health care crisis.) --Why Dr. Prather says the Structure/Function model his office uses is “diagnostic-based” and not “symptom-based”. (And why this approach takes more commitment and patience to achieve results.) --The importance of proper diagnostics and getting to the root cause of a patient's symptoms. --What to expect at your first appointment. --Why getting your nervous system balanced is one of the most important things you can do for your health. (And why it is a first place to begin in a patient's health and well-being.) --The 8 Pillars of Perfect Health that form the foundation of Dr. Prather's practice. --The Trigger Point Injection Therapy that has helped to immediately release muscle spasms patients have dealt with for years. --The various treatments available at Meridian Health & Wellness that make it the most comprehensive wellness center in the Midwest. Learn more at www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Knee Problems

18.6 million people visit the doctor every year with knee problems--the most common musculoskeletal complaint. Knee problems can cause additional issues in the feet and lower back. In this episode, discover: --Why Dr. Prather has a high success rate in treating knee issues. --How knee misalignment is the fundamental issue of knee problems (even AFTER surgery). --Why your low back pain might be caused by knee misalignment. --The effectiveness of treatments such as Chiropractic, Acupuncture. Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound, and Diathermy. --How a torn meniscus can be healed without surgery, and why surgery does NOT fix a tear (but actually damages it more). --Why athletes should have chiropractic knee adjustments on a regular basis to avoid injury. --The various knee problems such as Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Patellar Tendinitis, Ligament injuries, Bursitis, and Arthritis. --Why a nutritional imbalance (low Copper, low Manganese, or low Vitamin C) can be a cause of knee problems. --The story of a gentleman who was told he needed surgery on his knee, but no longer does after Dr. Prather's treatment. --The EFAC Cream that helps patients find relief from joint pain. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

National Chiropractic Health Month

October is National Chiropractic Health Month. In this episode, find out: --The history and founding of chiropractic. --Why Dr. Prather describes Chiropractic as "healing from the inside out." --The change that occurred in our health care system and medical schools a century ago (and the political corruption that was behind it). --The relationship Henry Ford and Thomas Edison had with Chiropracfic. --The connection between the Rockefeller family's oil interests and the advent of the pharmaceutical industry. --How Eli Lilly began as an herbal and homeopathic company before Rockefeller convinced them to join petrochemical based medicine. --The attacks on the chiropractic profession over the years that even saw chiropractors (like Dr. Prather's grandfather) being jailed. --The changes in attitude towards the chiropractic profession and Dr. Prather's vision on where chiropractic and health care should be going in the future. --The two systems of your body that you MUST have working properly to have maximum health. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Copper Toxicity

Copper Toxicity is a common problem (20% of the population) that can have a huge effect on your hormones and nervous system. In this episode, you'll learn: --How Copper Toxicity can lead to depression, hormone imbalance, anorexia, fibroid tumors, immune system issues, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, PMS symptoms, headaches, osteoporosis, and scoliosis. --The relationship between Copper and Zinc in your body, and why they must be in balance. (Plus, why Copper is more associated with females and Zinc is more associated with males.) --Why a Hair Analysis test (which you should have annually) is the least-expensive and most accurate method of measuring your body's mineral levels. --How the brain is very sensitive to Zinc and Copper. (And the interesting relationship between those levels and the tendency to be more right-brained or left-brained.) --The impact of copper pipes and water softeners on Copper Toxicity (and why the shower is the most common source of copper toxicity.) --The children Dr. Prather has seen "cured completely" from dyslexia after getting their Copper-Zinc levels balanced, And why almost 100% of teenage girls have this mineral imbalance. --The dangers of low Copper for increased stroke and cardiovascular risk, and the particular dangers for women on birth control. --How viral, fungal, and bacterial infections are linked to your Copper and Zinc levels. --Why Copper-Zinc ratios can have a dramatic effect on infertility, making expensive fertility treatments unnecessary. --The amazing story of a Mom whose daughter has found tremendous relief after Dr. Prather identified and treated her toxic Copper levels. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Common Issues Of The Wrist & Elbow

In a world where people spend more time working on computers, there are increasing issues in wrist and elbow Repetitive Strain Injuries. In this episode, you'll discover: --Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's elbow), Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis elbow), Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, & Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. --How Carpal Tunnel is misdiagnosed 40% of the time--causing the surgery to fail--when the real problem is the palmaris longus muscle. --The difference between disease care (drugs and surgery) and Structure/Function care in treating these issues. -How a chiropractic adjustment can provide "instantaneous" and "immediate" relief from these issues. --Why Acupuncture is the best method to deal with inflammation and provides results "quicker than any other method". --How Trigger Point Therapy can release muscles that are in chronic spasm. --The benefits of treatments such as ultrasound, diathermy, electrical stimulation, and liniments. --How Vitamin B-6 (the nerve vitamin) can provide relief for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and why Manganese and Copper can have a huge effect on tendon and ligament strength. --The stretches and exercises that help wrist and elbow issues. (And why rehab of injuries does NOT have to be painful.) --How to prevent injuries of the wrist and elbow. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Pain Relief Without A Prescription Pad

Prescription pain addiction is a huge problem in the U.S. But there are safe, effective, non-drug pain relief options that get to the root cause of the pain. In this episode, you'll find out: --The health risks in using prescription drugs. --The story of the pancreatic cancer patient who had complete pain relief through acupuncture and completely phased out morphine. --The chiropractic adjustment technique more gentle than a massage that can be used on osteoporosis patients. --The best non-addictive, safe forms of pain relief that are effective without the risks of prescription drugs. --Why the Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Adjustment is one of the most effective forms of pain relief for headaches. --How Dr. Prather sets a two-week goal to get patients out of pain. --The five pathways to pain in the body. --Why you do not need to fear acupuncture needles (and the non-needle acupuncture treatment options for those who are still afraid). --How Auricular Therapy helps eliminate the pain memory in the brain by stimulating points on the ear. --Why Fibromyalgia patients and patients with ear infections need treatment on their lymphatic system. --Natural herbal and homeopathic creams that can help relieve pain. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com