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For over 30 years, Dr Robert Prather has been transforming the lives of his patients at Holistic Integration, the top Structure Function medical practice in the United States. Tune in every week as he addresses health issues from back pain to vitamin deficiency and acupuncture to homeopathy. Each episode is created with education in mind, as Dr. Prather seeks to debunk common myths of the medical field, educate listeners on what holistic healthcare can and should look like, and clarify what different health issues mean and how they can be addressed. With a warm, conversational tone and a consistent focus on making each episode human and reachable, The Voice of Health seeks to reframe your view of health and healthcare, giving you the blueprint to True Health. Listen to The Voice of Health on Indianapolis Radio and anywhere podcasts are found: Saturdays at 8 a.m. on 95.9 FM & 950 AM in Indianapolis Sundays at 8 p.m. on 93.1 FM WIBC Online anytime at TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com and wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Episodes
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
HOW HOMEOPATHY CAN BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM (+CORONAVIRUS UPDATE)
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Dr. Prather gives a Coronavirus update. And he explains how Homeopathy has performed during past epidemics and the reason it can help you boost your immune system now. In this episode, you'll discover:
—Dr. Prather's encouraging response to those who are fearful of the Coronavirus and frightened that it's a death sentence.
—The reason why a Homeopathic is included in The Prather Practice's Immune Booster Package being offered during this time.
—How other nations are using Homeopathy in their Coronavirus response.
--The Law of Similars which is the basis of Homeopathy. And how the laws of Homeopathy are the basis for the treatment of allergies.
--How Homeopathy saved France and Napolean's Army from Typhoid and Cholera. Plus, how 1918 Flu Epidemic had a 90% death rate in the medical hospitals, but only a 10% death rate in the Homeopathic hospitals.
--Why Dr. Prather calls Homeopathy "the secret weapon" of The Practice. And how Dr. Prather is able to give a Homeopathic to offset the side effects of prescription drugs, including Chemotherapy.
--Why Homeopathy should always be the first line of treatment for children before they are given a pharmaceutical. And the recent studies showing how Homeopathy outperforms Antibiotics in children with ear infections.
--How Homeopathy has no side effects and has never reported an incident of damage to a patient.
--That Homeopathy has recently been shown superior to pharmaceuticals for epidemics of Whooping Cough (Pertussis), Cholera, Dengue Fever, Diphtheria, Hepatitis, Influenza, Japanese Encephalitis, Meningococcal Disease, and Malaria.
--How Homeopathy stimulates the body's own defense mechanisms to keep the body strong and healthy, while pharmaceuticals lessen the body's own ability to fight off illness.
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
NATURAL IMMUNE BOOSTERS (+CORONAVIRUS UPDATE)
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
At a time when everyone is concerned about the state of their immune system, Dr. Prather offers natural ways to boost your body's immune system. In this episode, you'll learn:
—Whether Dr. Prather believes COVID-19 is as big of a deal as the media is making about it. And how much longer he thinks the Coronavirus will last.
—Why the Coronavirus is not triggering our body's own immune system to fight it.
—How the number of times you are exposed to a virus and the concentration of a virus can determine how dangerous it is to a person. And why nursing homes and hospitals are such deadly places for infections.
—The three products in the Immune Booster Package offered right now by The Prather Practice that are flying out the door as soon as they arrive.
—How Structure-Function Care works on your body, not on your disease. And why Dr. Prather says we "have blown it" when it comes to the "proper use of pharmaceuticals".
—The herbals that boost your immune system, including: Aloe Vera, Astragalus, Echinacea, Garlic, Onions, Shiitake Mushrooms, Siberian Ginseng, Bromeliain, Elderberry, Lomatium Dissectum, Oregano Oil, and Ginger.
—The vitamins that boost your immune system, including: Vitamin A, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E.
—The Minerals that play a huge part of your immune system, including: The Copper-Zinc ratio, Germanium, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, and Selenium.
—What Glandulars are and how they boost your immune system. And which one is especially best for children.
—Why Dr. Prather calls Homeopathy "our greatest, secret weapon" to make tremendous changes in the body without any possibility of injury or side-effects.
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
CORONAVIRUS AND PNEUMONIA
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Coronavirus and other viruses like the flu become dangerous and deadly when they turn into Pneumonia. In this episode, we talk about:
—An update on Coronavirus, including the regulatory changes that allow doctor's offices to respond more efficiently to patients without making sick patients come into the office.
—The definition of Pneumonia. And the symptoms you should be aware of.
—Why having a fever is the reaction of a healthy immune system.
—The different kind of cough associated with the Coronavirus and why the body is responding differently to it compared to other viruses. And, how a cough that produces mucus is actually a sign that you DON'T have Coronavirus.
—When you want to AVOID taking an antibiotic so that you don't weaken your immune system.
—How Pneumonia is diagnosed and which tests you should get first to rule it out.
—The different types of infections that are the causes of Pneumonia: Bacterial, Viral, and Mycoplasma. And the definition of "Walking Pneumonia".
—How Dr. Prather helps patients to boost their immune system.
—Why your liver and kidneys are key indicators to how susceptible you are to Pneumonia.
—The treatment offered at The Prather Practice that was actually invented to combat Pneumonia. Plus, the Immune Booster Package being offered at The Prather Practice to help people at this time.
Saturday Mar 14, 2020
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DOCTOR'S VISIT (+CORONAVIRUS UPDATE)
Saturday Mar 14, 2020
Saturday Mar 14, 2020
If you don't know what's going on, how can you treat? Dr. Prather tells some amazing patient stories that show the crucial role of patient history, a thorough exam, and in-depth diagnostics. In this episode, you'll learn:
--Why Dr. Prather believes taking shortcuts on proper procedures could be disastrous for the patient and why he refuses to compromise.
--The importance of patients being willing to take the time to make sure they are getting the care that they need.
--Why the doctors that rush you in and out of the office are more likely to be concerned with making money instead of patient care.
--That 90% of the diagnosis comes from the patient's history. (And how that history also designs out the basis of the patient's care.)
--Why Dr. Prather takes his patient histories in a living room environment instead of a sterile exam room setting. (And how Dr. Prather compares his job to being a detective.)
--The role family medical history plays in proper patient care.
--What Dr. Prather teaches to Medical Doctors and Nurse Practitioners about patient examinations.
--Why proper imaging should not be neglected in order for the patient to receive the right treatment--particularly with Chiropractic care.
--The reason why Dr. Prather's X-rays have been said to be in the Top 1%.
--Plus, A Coronavirus update. And Dr. Prather shares the Immune Booster Package he recommends to his patients.
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Saturday Mar 07, 2020
STRESS AND ANXIETY (PLUS, CORONAVIRUS UPDATE)
Saturday Mar 07, 2020
Saturday Mar 07, 2020
30% of Americans suffer from some sort of Anxiety. Dr. Prather discusses how to treat these disorders in a natural way, plus gives an update on the Coronavirus. In this episode, you'll discover:
—The precautions that should be taken for babies, children, and the elderly when it comes to avoiding illnesses like the Coronavirus.
—Why Dr. Prather says wearing surgical masks will NOT protect you from contracting Coronavirus and give a "false sense of security".
—The 3 natural supplements The Prather Practice offers to patients to help them boost their immune system and protect themselves from viruses.
—The reason why those on Cholesterol-lowering drugs are MORE susceptible to getting viruses like the Coronavirus. And the supplement Dr. Prather recommends to avoid this.
—How Stress "is the biggest thing that wreaks havoc on your immune system". And how watching a funny movie can give an "immediate" boost to your immune system.
—The reason women suffer from Anxiety disorders more commonly than men.
—The herbal remedies most effective for relieving Anxiety and Stress.
—Why flower essences can deal specifically with emotional issues.
—Why Vitamin B-6 ("the nerve vitamin") has been shown more effective than Carpal Tunnel surgery in helping to settle down the nerves. Plus, how a person with an Anxiety disorder can become "a new person" once their Zinc-Copper levels are properly balanced.
—How changing the position of the body causes changes in someone's mental health.
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
THE FRUSTRATION OF FIBROMYALGIA
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
Saturday Feb 29, 2020
An estimated 10 million Americans suffer from "the invisible disease" that has been misunderstood by doctors. In this episode, you'll learn:
--Why Dr. Prather considers it to be an autoimmune disease of the lymph system, and how the lymphatic system ("the sewage system of the body") works.
--The common misdiagnosis between Fibromyalgia and Myofascitiis. (Distinguishing between lymph system and the muscles.)
--The many causes of Fibromyalgia (digestive issues, food allergies, Lyme Disease, Epstein-Barr, environmental sensitivities, weakened immune system) and why correct diagnostics are absolutely necessary to properly treat each patient individually.
--The symptoms of Fibromyalgia (pain throughout the body that lasts at least three months, 11 of 18 palpation points where the lymph system is congested, fatigue, brain fog, sleep disturbance, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches and migraines, anxiety and depression).
--Why the National Fibromyalgia Association states that Chiropractic is the most helpful treatment for Fibromyalgia. (And the specific Chiropractic adjusting techniques that are effective for Fibromyalgia.)
--The effectiveness of Acupuncture and Dr. Prather's analysis of the flawed research conclusions on the subject. And why Dr. Prather sees better results when combining Chiropractic and Acupuncture.
--The dramatic changes Auriculotherapy can bring for Fibromyalgia in getting the autonomic nervous system functioning correctly. And the Quantitative EEG (qEEG) treatment that can restore proper brain wave activity after Fibromyalgia throws off your brain waves.
--How short-wave Diathermy opens up lymphatic tissue. And why 100% of Fibromyalgia patients have a weakened immune system.
--The role of diet and lifestyle in fighting and preventing Fibromyalgia. (Plus, why Dr. Prather says "everyone with Fibromyalgia has food allergies" and the 5-day rotation diet he recommends to relieve 80% if the stress on the lymph system.)
--The three major pumps of the lymph system and why Fibromyalgia patients need to exercise those three areas. And why depression and anxiety increase your odds of developing Fibromyalgia 10-fold.
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Saturday Feb 22, 2020
HOW TO LIVE LONGER
Saturday Feb 22, 2020
Saturday Feb 22, 2020
This week—after four years of decline—the Centers for Disease Control announced life expectancy in America has increased. In this episode, we talk about:
—The reasons behind the decline of the life expectancy in America for the past few years.
—How smoking and drugs impact all of the top five causes of death in America.
—Why Dr. Prather says America's life expectancy (compared to the rest of the developed world) is "terrible".
—Why Dr. Prather says America's health care problems are NOT because we spend too little money on our health care system.
—How the Presidential Commission on the opioid crisis suggested moving to chiropractic, acupuncture, and body work as the first line of treatment. And how the pharmaceutical companies then eliminated those recommendations.
—The role of pharmaceutical drugs and "polypharmacy" (taking four or more prescriptions) in the poor longevity of Americans.
—How the American Cancer Society attributes 65% of all Cancers to our diet.
—The one "magic supplement" Dr. Prather gives to patients who want to see optimal health.
—Plus, Dr. Prather gives an update on the Coronavirus and this year's Flu season.
Saturday Feb 15, 2020
TREAT EAR INFECTIONS NATURALLY
Saturday Feb 15, 2020
Saturday Feb 15, 2020
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.
Saturday Feb 08, 2020
PAIN: SCIENCE OR MYSTERY?
Saturday Feb 08, 2020
Saturday Feb 08, 2020
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.
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
THE CORONAVIRUS: WHAT DO WE KNOW?
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Coronavirus is the biggest health story in the news this week. Dr. Prather tells you everything you need to know about it. In this episode, you'll learn:
—Which animals are the source of the Coronavirus infections that have spread to humans.
—The symptoms and complications caused by the Coronavirus.
—Why China is an area where infections such as these so often originate.
—Dr. Prather's opinion on the response of the World Health Organization to the virus. Plus, his views on the risk level this virus poses to Americans.
—The protocols health care offices in the United States must follow if one of their patients tests positive for Coronavirus.
—How natural remedies work better than the "pretty worthless" pharmaceutical drugs in combating Coronavirus.
—Why Dr. Prather says the question is not IF another pandemic like the 1918 Spanish Flu will hit, but WHEN another pandemic will hit.
—The latest update on the current flu season (and how it compares to the Coronavirus threat). And how this current flu season ranks in terms of severity.
—How this year's vaccine matched up against the most common flu strains infecting people. And how the vaccine makers "didn't get anything right" for last year's flu season.
—Why those on Cholesterol lowering prescription drugs are at greater risk of getting viruses.
Saturday Jan 25, 2020
SCREEN TIME: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY
Saturday Jan 25, 2020
Saturday Jan 25, 2020
Modern technology devices can be a wonderful source of accessing information and connecting with the people we love. But too much screen time is rapidly becoming a source of many health problems In this episode, find out:
—How "text neck" is literally causing HORNS to grow on the skulls of young people, which was never seen prior to the last five years.
—Why text neck is causing teenagers to have issues associated with aging, such as senility and balance issues.
—The number of hours the average teenager spends on their mobile devices daily. Plus, how teens actually have panic attacks if they are separated from their devices.
—The shocking number of all teenagers who are on psychiatric prescription drugs today compared with teenagers in the 1970's.
—How the blue screen of modern technology devices causes poor sleep and insomnia.
—The approach Dr. Prather advises parents to take in order to protect their children from the dangers of too much screen time.
—How big corporations know 50,000 points of information about you to exploit. And which social media platform reveals the MOST about you to marketers.
—Why erectile dysfunction in young men (18-30) was previously unheard of, but now affects 28% of young men.
—The way online pornography is "more addictive than any drug". And the huge percentage of men who are now considered addicted to online pornography.
—Why too much screen time has been shown to divert 25% of young men from achieving their goals.
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Saturday Jan 18, 2020
RESTORING HOPE: MICHAEL'S STORY
Saturday Jan 18, 2020
Saturday Jan 18, 2020
Michael was a young radio talk show host unable to walk or talk after a battle with a brain tumor that included almost a year in an induced coma. As a last-ditch effort to save his life, he was brought to The Prather Practice. in this episode, you'll learn:
--How Dr. Prather being the only Board Certified Atlas Orthogonist in the state of Indiana was exactly what Michael needed. And how the gentle Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic adjustment stopped a seizure in progress.
--Why Michael says the Auriculotherapy treatment at The Prather Practice was "amazing" in helping to stabilize and heal his neurological deterioration.
--The reason why Michael says the approach taken by Dr. Prather is "the most evidence-based” health care he has ever received.
--About the Electrodermal Screening (EDS) technology used to eliminate the guesswork when recommending products from the natural pharmacy at The Prather Practice.
--How Michael had an eye surgery CANCELLED after four acupuncture treatments from Dr. Prather made the surgery unnecessary.
Saturday Jan 11, 2020
VISUALIZE YOUR 2020
Saturday Jan 11, 2020
Saturday Jan 11, 2020
This is the time of year for New Year's Resolutions. But how do we turn those resolutions into achieved goals? In this episode, we talk about:
—The difference between a resolution and a goal.
—How high achievers treat goals according to one Harvard University study.
—The six different categories of goal setting that Dr. Prather uses in his own life.
—How 95% of those who diet end up worse off compared to when they started.
—Why Dr. Prather says a medical approach to weight loss is key to achieving a weight loss that loses fat, not muscle.
—The role food sensitivities and food allergies play in causing us to retain unwanted weight. And the genetic hair analysis that Dr. Prather uses to determine the foods a patient should avoid for optimal health and for weight loss.
—One of "the most proven therapies in the world" that helps people to stop smoking. And the story of a patient who told Dr. Prather he should put this treatment on billboards after he tried everything else.
—Why those who are allergic to cigarette smoke are more likely to become addicted to smoking.
—How Homeopathy "is excellent" in helping people to quit smoking and stopping the addictive response.
—The five different categories of exercise that we need. And the most important category of exercise that makes the biggest difference in our health.
Saturday Jan 04, 2020
TAKE THE "DIE" OUT OF DIET
Saturday Jan 04, 2020
Saturday Jan 04, 2020
As people go on diets, they often become more unhealthy. As people become more unhealthy, they gain weight. That's why studies show those on diets actually tend to gain more weight than those who are not on diets. In this episode, discover:
--The best way to measure weight (and it is NOT your scale).
--Why Dr. Prather does not recommend low-calorie diets to his patients.
--The health issues created by low-fat diets, and why ADDING certain types of fatty acids can help you LOSE weight.
--The danger of low-protein/high-carbohydrate and high-protein/low-carbohydrate diets.
--The 4 BALANCED diets Dr. Prather recommends that make you healthier and get you better results.
--What Dr. Prather calls the "guaranteed" way to lose weight (and why our ancestors had a 4 times higher intake of this essential item).
--The "Royal Court' trick to a healthy diet.
--The test that reveals what you should eat to achieve your normal weight and results in a 100% success rate.
--The shocking, man-made reason why gluten sensitivity is higher today.
--The importance of evaluating the health of your gut.
Saturday Dec 28, 2019
WINTER HEALTH TIPS
Saturday Dec 28, 2019
Saturday Dec 28, 2019
People get sicker, have more depression, put on weight, and have more injuries in the winter. In this episode, you'll learn:
--How lack of sun in winter impacts our immune system, our mood, our brain function, and our endocrine system.
--Why you live longer if you live in a harsher, northern climate when you're young and live in a warmer, southern climate when you're old.
--Why this is a good time to check your Vitamin D levels. And why you SHOULD NOT just take Vitamin D without getting blood work first (as too much Vitamin D can damage organs in your body).
--Why we gain weight in the winter (between 5 and 10 pounds on average for adults). And why'd we'd gain weight in the winter even if we ate the same amount of calories (which we don't).
--How our endocrine system is affected by colder weather. (And how our body "winterizes" itself.)
--The dietary changes that should be made in the winter to avoid weight gain. And one of the "guaranteed ways to lose weight".
--The favorite natural supplement Dr. Prather recommends in the winter that everyone should have in their medicine cabinet.
--Why infections increase during the winter. And the problem we now have due to antibiotic overuse. Plus, the number of times in your life you should have an antibiotic.
--The tool Dr. Prather uses to determine which supplement or product (out of thousands of possibilities) will work best for your body.
--How cholesterol lowering drugs make someone more susceptible to viruses.