The Voice Of Health with Dr. Robert Prather

Diabetes is the fastest-growing disease in America.  This week, Dr. Prather gives a preview of his upcoming free seminar, "Diabetes Decoded:  A Holistic Look At Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes", happening this Wednesday, June 25th at 6:30 p.m.  in this episode, we talk about: —Why Diabetes is a growing problem. And why this issue is unique to America. —The (really gross!) story behind the name Diabetes and how the Ancient Greek doctors used to diagnose it. —How Dr. Prather finds "there are more people who come into our office who are pre-Diabetic than aren't." —The role of viruses like Coxsackie B in kicking off Type I Diabetes. —The 3 P's of Diabetes symptoms to be aware of.  Plus, how weight LOSS is a "red flag" symptom of Diabetes...which is often caused by weight gain. —How the nerves, the kidneys, and the eyes are damaged by Diabetes.  And the increased risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer that come from Diabetes. —How Type II Diabetes "HAS to be" dealt with through Structure-Function Health Care, while Disease Care is "totally worthless" in getting Type II Diabetes under control. —Why herbals are "amazing" for dealing with Diabetes.  And the role Homeopathy plays in dealing with Diabetes, especially for children. —The WORST food for Diabetes that increases blood sugar more than any other food.  And how fiber is "probably one of the best medicines" for Diabetes. —How Vitamin utilization is decreased by Diabetes, while the need for Vitamins is increased by Diabetes in order to prevent damage to the body.  And why Chromium is described by Dr. Prather as a "magic" mineral for Diabetes. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

This week, Dr. Prather talks about how Aerobic Exercise and External CounterPulsation (ECP) Therapy are treatments that benefit every patient and all types of Cardiovascular Disease.  In this episode, you'll find out: —Why Dr. Prather calls ECP Therapy and Aerobic Exercise "the panacea for Cardiovascular Disease". —The amount of Aerobic Exercise each person needs to prevent or reverse Cardiovascular Disease.  (And why everyone reading this probably does not measure up!) —The story of how ECP Therapy was designed by Harvard decades ago to do Aerobic Exercise for patients who couldn't even walk across the room without losing their breath.  Plus, how long-distance runners are using ECP to help set new records. —How Dr. Prather called the FDA to ask if it would be OK for him to offer ECP Therapy to his patients and was actually encouraged by them to do this therapy in his office. —The "amazing" safety record of ECP Therapy that has NEVER had a single injury reported in decades of use. —The screening Dr. Prather does on patients prior to ECP Therapy for potential contraindications to ensure patient safety. —Why Cardiologists refer for ECP Therapy after everything else has been tried.  And how everyone who has been referred to Dr. Prather for it has lived. —The conditions that benefit from ECP Therapy, including:  Angina, Congestive Heart Failure, Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, Kidney Disease, Restless Leg Syndrome, Diabetes, Cognitive Brain Function, and Erectile Dysfunction. —How Natalie and John came to see Dr. Prather without an appointment after leaving two different hospitals.  And how Dr. Prather was able to provide John relief from pain that very first day. —The details about Dr. Prather's upcoming free educational seminar, "Diabetes Decoded:  A Holistic Look At Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes" on Wednesday, June 25th at 6:30 p.m. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Keeping the Prostate healthy is important as men age.  Prostate Cancer is the #1 Cancer in Men, which includes "almost all men over the age of 80".  In this episode, you'll discover: —How keeping your Testosterone levels up can help prevent Prostate Cancer.  And why Dr. Prather believes men don't "completely function well" outside of Prostate numbers in the 800-900 range. —The Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) condition that creates an enlargement of the Prostate and is caused by Estrogen dominance. —The reason Dr. Prather was not surprised to hear that former President Joe Biden had Prostate Cancer.  And why he would not be surprised if President Donald Trump has it, too. —Why Diet, particularly increased Fiber, and Exercise are so important for Prostate Health.  And why it's important to eliminate toxins like heavy metals, infections, and parasites that can kick off Cancer in the body. —How a Native American herbal formula first developed by Hiawatha is still used by Dr. Prather for his patients to help detox the body.  And why Dr. Prather says that it's something "almost everyone who has Cancer should be taking". —The Vitamins, Minerals, Herbals, and Homeopathics that are most helpful for Prostate health and for lowering side-effects from Chemotherapy.  And how the Prostate contains the highest concentration of Zinc in the human body and is "critical" for Prostate health. —Why Dr. Prather predicts this generation of young men will have increased rates of Prostate Cancer due to Marijuana use. —The instantaneous relief Acupuncture provides for those suffering from Prostatitis.  And why you shouldn't be afraid of where Dr. Prather puts the needles! —The amazing story of a terminal Prostate Cancer patient sent by his oncologist to Dr. Prather for pain relief through Acupuncture.  And why the oncologist called to ask what Dr. Prather was doing to the patient after seeing the patient's PSA numbers plummet. —How just preventing a patient from becoming Anemic during Cancer treatment can increase their survival chances by 50%.  And how keeping the Liver clean during Cancer treatment can increase their chance of survival by another 25%. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

30% of all Americans have GERD at some point in their lives.  GERD is often described as heartburn or acid reflux.  In this episode, you'll learn: —How women are more likely to get GERD than men. And the causes of GERD, including a hiatal hernia and gallbladder disease. —The damage GERD can do to the larynx, vocal cords, and esophagus. —Why getting GERD at night is even a greater problem and is a sign of a more advanced case. —How pharmaceutical companies make a ton of money off of drugs for GERD, but the drugs can damage the stomach over a period of time and actually make the GERD problem worse in the long-run. —The foods that should be avoided with GERD and what time you should eat to avoid symptoms. And the foods that are helpful for GERD. —The natural supplements that are effective for combating GERD without the side effects of pharmaceuticals. —The Vitamin and Mineral deficiencies that can kick off GERD. —Why every GERD patient should be tested for food allergies. —How chiropractic adjustments provide relief from GERD. And the immediate relief and healing that Acupuncture can provide for GERD patients. —Why the Diathermy treatment makes "an amazing difference" for GERD patients by increasing blood flow and lymphatic flow. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

7 million children have been diagnosed with ADHD, with over half of those children taking prescription medications.  But Dr. Prather says that the Structure-Function approach gets to the actual root cause of the symptoms instead of just masking the symptoms with prescriptions.  In this episode, we talk about: —How ADHD is caused by a neurotransmitter abnormality that's going on, where the brain does not work as it should. —Why Dr. Prather believes there is an actual increase in ADHD, not just more cases due to heightened awareness. —The diagnostics Dr. Prather recommends to get to the root cause of ADHD symptoms, including a Hair Analysis and a G.I. Stool Kit.  And the Neurotransmitter and Neural Zoomer Tests that reveal exactly what is going on in the brain and how to correct it. —The role of parasites in causing mental health issues.  And the amazing story of how Dr. Prather helped a boy go from being recommended for Special Education class to being accepted into a Gifted program after his parasites were cleared up. —How boys are more likely to be affected by Heavy Metal Toxicities, which are well-known to change the brain chemistry.  And how girls are more likely to have Copper toxicities and Iron deficiencies that will result in changes in personality and academic performance. —Why the diet is a huge factor in ADHD and the dietary recommendations for the best results. —The list of Vitamins, Minerals, Natural Supplements and Homeopathics that improve focus and attention.  And how Chiropractic and Acupuncture are important treatments that "make an immediate, quick, and long-term change in a child's performance". —The well-known evidence for how taking ADHD medication as children can lead to drug addiction when they become adults.  And why researchers said that ADHD drugs were more for the benefit of parents and teachers, not the children. —The dangerous side-effects of ADHD medications, including:  weight loss, loss of appetite, stunted growth, difficulty sleeping, drowsiness, anxiety, abdominal problems, fatigue, heart problems, hypertension, skin issues, involuntary tics, and psychosis. —Plus, learn how you can get 20% off our Neurotransmitter and Neural Zoomer Test that measures brain chemicals and imbalances by attending our upcoming free educational seminar with Dr. Prather this Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30 p.m. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Hair Analysis is the basis of Dr. Prather's evaluation of a patient's mental health issues, because it is the best way to measure their body's mineral levels and heavy metal toxicities.  In fact, Dr. Prather says that, if he can get a Hair Analysis on a patient, "probably 95% of the mental health issues go away".  In this episode, find out: —Why the hair reflects what is going on in the brain and in the nervous system.  And the "transformative change in people's mental health" when you "get the minerals back in Homeostasis and the heavy metals out of the system". —How the most common heavy metal toxicity Dr. Prather sees is Aluminum, which "poisons the brain" and is linked to Dementia, Alzheimer's, Osteoporosis, balance problems, aggressive behavior in children, ADHD, Autism, and Insomnia. —The problems caused by Lead, Mercury, and Nickel for mental health.  And why Dr. Prather says that Nickel is "even worse" than those toxicities and is always something he checks for on patients with severe upper motor neuron diseases like Multiple Sclerosis and ALS. —The CDC study that showed 65% of all children have some sort of heavy metal toxicity.  And how Dr. Prather has had "kids go from Special Ed. to Honors, just by getting their heavy metals out and balancing out their minerals". —How an imbalance in the Copper-Zinc ratio can lead to issues like Anxiety, Attention Deficit, Dementia, Depression, and Insomnia.  And how high Copper is more common in females than males. —The link between high Manganese and Bi-Polar, Parkinson's symptoms, and tremors.  And the importance of a proper Calcium-Magnesium ratio. —Why Dr. Prather says that you can do everything possible, but are "never going to get a person's mental health issues under control until you get rid of those heavy metal toxicities". —How Dr. Prather uses a gentle and natural detoxification process for heavy metal toxicities that is "much more effective" than Chelation, which can be damaging to the Kidneys and Liver and deplete the body of minerals. —Why Amish men who do woodworking are in danger of high Arsenic levels, which can cause Anxiety, mood disorders, antagonistic personality, Depression, and Insomnia. —Dr. Prather's surprising discovery about the importance of low Molybdenum, which can cause fatigue, Depression, and can cause someone to become so tired that they can't even sleep. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

This week, Dr. Prather talks about how to diagnose allergies and colds, and how natural solutions are more effective than drugs in treating them.  In this episode, you'll discover: —The difference between allergy and cold symptoms. —How trees are actually the biggest problems for those dealing with Spring allergies right now.  And which allergies are most connected with each season of the year. —Why it is so important to distinguish between a cold or allergy for proper treatment.  And how allergy shots are based upon the principles of homeopathy, which is "actually more powerful than the allergy shots". —How allergies can make you susceptible to viruses and can then lead to a bacterial infection.  And why someone with allergy symptoms can often feel better temporarily while taking an antibiotic, but will then feel much worse when the antibiotic ends. —Why Dr. Prather can often tell if it's a cold or allergy just by looking at a patient's eyes.  And how proper Vitamin D levels can cut down on both allergies and colds. —How Indiana is the "epicenter" of allergies and has more people suffering from allergies than almost anyplace else. —The diagnostics and lab tests Holistic Integration uses to identify the specific allergy or cold virus the patient is suffering from.  And the Electrodermal Screening tool that helps to identify the root cause of someone's issue and the products they need to correct it. —How Holistic Integration uses Homeopathics to specifically target the allergens or virus that are the cause of your symptoms.  And how parasites are often the cause of allergies, like with eczema in children. —Why patients "love" the Diathermy treatment that provides "immediate" relief from their allergies and colds.  And why Chiropractic adjustments and Acupuncture treatments make such a big difference in your immune system response to allergies and colds. —Plus, learn the details about our upcoming free educational seminar with Dr. Prather on May 28th at 6:30 p.m. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

This week, Dr. Prather talks about the importance of the Autonomic Nervous System to our health and how to achieve a proper balance between the Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Nervous Systems.   In this episode, you'll learn: —How Dr. Prather only finds about 10-15% of patients have a properly-balanced Autonomic Nervous System.  And how "basically 100% of patients" were imbalanced during COVID, a trend which has continued. —Why the proper balance is 80% of our time should be in the Parasympathetic (Rest and Digest) mode and 20% of the time in the Sympathetic (Fight or Flight) mode. —The "freeze" mechanism that Dr. Prather has seen in patients where they get so stressed that they can’t even function.  —Why Dr. Prather says an imbalance in the Autonomic Nervous System can kick off "all" health issues, symptoms, and diseases.  And the Autonomic Nervous System test at Holistic Integration that measures the function of the Vagus Nerve and the balance of the spinal cord between the Parasympathetic and Sympathetic systems. —The test Dr. Prather does on the Levator Scapulae to determine a patient's stress levels. —The deep-breathing and eye exercises which help regulate the Vagus Nerve.  And the benefits of humming, gargling, cold showers, and exercise for your Vagus Nerve. —The Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Adjustment that is a specialty at Holistic Integration which Dr. Prather says is "the most important thing you can do for your health" and is the most important treatment to balance out the Autonomic Nervous System. —How Acupuncture can "immediately" decrease the Cortisol stress hormone and increase the "feel good" Oxytocin hormone. —The symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).  And why Dr. Prather says the Atlas "is the biggest thing we can do to improve that" and that "you are never going to be able to fix POTS without the Atlas being set into its proper position". —Plus, we're joined by Angie Nuttle of the VIP Center for Businesswomen to talk about their upcoming "VIP Week" where our own Lisa Prather will be speaking.  Learn more about VIP Week at https://www.vipcenter.works/vipweek . http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Dr. Prather previews his upcoming free Holistic Integration educational seminar this Wednesday, April 30th at 6 p.m.  In this episode, we talk about: —The first two things in our body that Dr. Prather always says you need to get fixed if you want to get healthy.    —How your hormones determine your weight, your mood, your overall health and well-being, and how well you age.  And how hormone imbalance can even impact your sleep and can cause insomnia. —The reason women have far more complex hormones to balance for mood compared to men, who are "simple creatures". —Why Dr. Prather says that doctors "aren't smart enough" to regulate all of the hormones of the body.  And the Structure-Function approach he uses to help the BODY to be the hero and balance the hormones itself. —The Testosterone levels men should have in order to function.  And why men with low Testosterone usually have to be brought into a doctor's office by someone else for help because they have "crashed" and don't have the motivation to come in themselves. —Why Dr. Prather says that "beauty is the result of a good Hormonal system".  And how women are attracted to different types of men based upon where they are at in their monthly cycle. —The Herbals, Glandulars, Vitamins, Minerals, and Homeopathics that can help to naturally balance Hormones.  And why Dr. Prather says that only 2% of the time should patients actually be given prescription Hormones. —How the Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Adjustment at Holistic Integration is "the number one thing" when it comes to balancing out the Endocrine System. —Why Acupuncture is helpful for stimulating healing of your Hormone system, including the relief of excruciating pain from cystic ovaries within minutes. —How you can ask Dr. Prather questions and receive 20% off of our thorough Hormone test by attending Dr. Prather's free seminar this Wednesday night, either in person or on ZOOM. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Dr. Prather looked forward to doing this show to bring clarity to recent media coverage and to also talk about natural solutions for the Measles.  In this episode, you'll find out: —How Measles is "the most contagious infection out there". —The "Three C's" of Measles symptoms.  And why Lisa questions Dr. Prather’s spelling skills after hearing this list! —The historical connection of Measles to cattle and why Native Americans were so badly impacted by the Measles.  And why breastfeeding is so important to protect a child's immune system. —Why the latest media coverage about Measles is biased by the pharmaceutical companies.  And how the children in Texas who reportedly died from Measles may have actually died due to comorbidities and medical mistreatment. —How Dr. Prather says the MMR vaccine has been "extremely effective", but was also the first vaccine to really raise safety complaints from parents.  And how more children usually die from the MMR vaccine than from the Measles. —Why Dr. Prather says he would prefer to see separate vaccine options for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella instead of putting them into one vaccine that can cause too much stress on a child’s immune system. —The importance of Vitamin A for Measles.  And why Dr. Prather recommends people first get their Vitamin A levels checked, but suggests Beta Carotene for those who don't get tested to avoid potential toxic side effects of taking Vitamin A. —The key role played by Vitamin D, Iodine, and Zinc in protecting an immune system from Measles. And how Cod Liver Oil that families used to regularly give to their children can help build up a child's immune system. —The helpful natural things for someone who already has Measles, such as:  Homeopathic Belladonna and herbal Feverfew for fever and Oatmeal baths and Homeopathic Avena Sativa for the rash.  And how antibiotics can be "extremely helpful" for secondary infections like pneumonia. —How regular Chiropractic adjustments and the Spleen-21 Acupuncture point are effective ways to boost a patient's immune system when they are fighting an infection.  And the benefit of the Diathermy treatment at Holistic Integration for quickly clearing up upper-respiratory infections. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Are treatments in Alternative Medicine such as Acupuncture compatible with Christianity? Dr. Prather answers that question.  In this episode, you'll discover: —The difference between Structure-Function Health Care as practiced by Holistic Integration and the perceived definition of Alternative Medicine. —How Dr. Prather answered one woman whose pastor told her not to do Acupuncture treatments because it was associated with Buddhism. —Why Homeopathy has no religious or spiritual connotations, but includes evidence-based medicines such as Nitroglycerin. —The role of Quantum Physics as the basis of Homeopathy and why it works. —How atheists are the ones suppressing scientific advancement and knowledge today by denying scientific evidence of God. And why Israel is seeing more scientific advances and new inventions than any other country. —Why the Disease Care Model that is the basis of our health care system is NOT a Christian-based system. And why the philosophy of "modern medicine" is actually an ancient system based on pagan religion. —The connection between the ancient Asclepius cult, modern humanism, and our health care system today. And the Abraham Flexner report (written by a passionate opponent of Christianity) in 1910 that forms the basis of our health care system. —How the philosophy that you should ONLY use pharmaceuticals to heal is ludicrous. And why Dr. Prather advocates an 80%-20% balance between Structure-Function Care and Disease Care. —The Asclepian philosophy that formed the American Medical Association to combat Homeopathic Medicine. —Why Dr. Prather adheres to the health care philosophy known as the Physiologists, who were the ones who basically came up with all of our blood tests and lab tests. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Parkinson's Disease is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world. While there is no cure, there is hope for patients to help relive the symptoms of this disease.  In this episode, you'll learn: —How constipation can be an early symptom indicating Parkinson's Disease. And the involuntary "pill rolling" motion that is usually the very first sign of Parkinson's. —Why Dr. Prather says getting your Glutathione level up is one of the most important things you can do for preventing Parkinson's Disease and even helping to reverse its damage. And how IV Therapy is the best way to get Glutathione into the body.    —Why Dr. Prather "highly, highly" recommends patients seek "very effective" pharmaceutical treatments for Parkinson's Disease in addition to Structure-Function Care that "every Parkinson's patient should have" to help alleviate the symptoms. —How Dr. Prather helps his patients to reduce the side effects of Parkinson's medications, while keeping patients on those important medicines. —The reason Dr. Prather says "Hair Analysis" is "one of the most critical" diagnostics for Parkinson's patients. And how he has found about 10% of his Parkinson's patients have a "false Parkinson's" diagnosis that actually comes from Manganese toxicity. —The "absolutely critical" dietary changes for Parkinson's, including high Fiber and low Protein, which will "almost always" cut a patient's required medication "at least in half". —The "dramatic improvement" Dr. Prather sees when nutritional deficiencies associated with Parkinson's are addressed, including: Folic Acid, Niacin, Thiamine B1, B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E. And why Dr. Prather recommends Green Tea, Ginkgo Biloba, Velvet Beans, and Fava Beans. —Why the Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Technique is "the biggest thing for Parkinson's" that results in an immediate change in the neurology and symptoms. Plus, the exercises and neck brace that correct the Forward Head Posture, which then causes "most of the Parkinson's symptoms to go away". —How Dr. Prather uses a particular Acupuncture protocol for Parkinson's patients, including a point on the tip of the nose that he never uses otherwise. —The Auriculotherapy protocol for Parkinson's that works on the brain by stimulating points on the ear. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Death and complications are real risks from surgery, so a non-invasive alternative should always be explored first.  In this episode, we talk about: —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 Holistic Integration helped Jon to avoid one surgery, then helped him recover from a necessary one. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

This week, we give a preview of our upcoming free Holistic Integration Peak Performance Workshop that will be held this Wednesday, March 26th at 6 p.m.  And we're joined by our special guest, Dr. Matt Goldman, one of the developers of the ProPerformance 360 technology benefiting patients at Holistic Integration.  In this episode, you'll find out: —How improving your balance takes years off of your biological age and helps you to preserve your youth. —Why Dr. Prather says that flexibility is a key to good health by comparing babies who are "Ike Gumby" to the rigor morris that comes from death.  And the reason he no longer jumps up and down with his leg behind his head like he used to do as a stunt! —How the ProPerformance 360 technology was developed.  And the 5 different aspects of Balance that this Therapy addresses. —Why ProPerformance 360 Therapy can add 20 yards to a golfer's swing after just one treatment!  And the benefits of ProPerformance 360 for a variety of sports:  football, soccer, Pickleball, tennis, Ironman triathlons, yoga, track, and even billiards! —The cognitive benefits of ProPerformance 360 Therapy that improve how quickly you process information, your decision-making, your reaction time, and your memory. —The major study that showed the connection between a person's balance and their projected longevity.  And how ProPerformance 360 Therapy benefits everyone from professional athletes to people on walkers wanting to improve their performance doing everyday activities. —The 30-40% increase in the rate of improvement   for patients when Balance Therapy is incorporated with Decompression Therapy. —Why foot orthotics are important for your balance and stability.  And how foot orthotics should be considered an essential part of being healthy just like brushing your teeth or using deodorant! —The story of how a primary care physician from another state called the Holistic Integration Structural Team to ask what they had done to his patient after seeing her amazing results. —How you can receive a FREE Performance Assessment from our Structural Team by attending our workshop this Wednesday evening.  And the details on all that you'll learn from this very thorough assessment. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

20% of all adults suffer from chronic pain, while up to 80% will experience acute pain from injury or surgery.   $600 billion is spent annually in health care costs and loss of productivity due to pain.  In this episode, you'll discover: —Dr. Prather's theory that pain comes from a blockage of energy in one or more of The 5 Pathways Of Pain.  And how each pathway needs to be treated in a different way. —Why Dr. Prather says his patients will first feel an increase in their energy level before they feel a decrease in their pain level. —How 80% of chronic Headache patients have actually given up on finding a solution, but Dr. Prather says that his office is "pretty much 100% successful" with Headaches. —The difference between the medical approach of pain management that masks the symptoms versus the Structure-Function approach of actually fixing the underlying cause of the pain. —Why Opioids and NSAIDs actually "make the pain problem worse" long-term by damaging the body.  And the long list of natural, safe, non-pharmaceutical alternatives Dr. Prather uses in his office that produce better results than the drugs. —How the treatments offered by Holistic Integration are exactly what an independent government commission recommended as the best approach to pain…until the pharmaceutical companies interfered. —Why Dr. Prather says that "Chiropractic is one of the best things you can do" when you're talking about pain relief.  And the reason why Holistic Integration begins with making sure the Atlas is in its proper position. —How Acupuncture "can actually reverse" Opioid addiction by stimulating the body's own natural Opioid production.  And how "everybody" has some issues with a blockage of their Electromagnetic pathway, which makes the biggest difference for Chronic Pain patients. —The link between the Lymphatic pathway of pain and Fibromyalgia, for which Dr. Prather's office gets "remarkable results".  And how the B Vitamins are particularly effective for Nerve Pain. —The Cerebrospinal Fluid blockage that is "easy to diagnose" and is "a different type of pain" which responds well to Craniosacral Therapy at Holistic Integration.  And how Dr. Prather considers a lot of the deep joint pain as a blockage of the Circulatory pathway, which can be treated by "pumping" the joint. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Most have never heard of this gentle adjustment of the top vertebrae, but Dr. Prather calls it "the most important thing you can do for your health". And 4-out-of-5 people need it. In this episode, you'll learn: —How Dr. Prather is the only board-certified Atlas Orthogonist in the state of Indiana. And why the top chiropractors say the Atlas is the most important adjustment to make in the body as well as the most difficult adjustment to make. —That the top vertebrae (also known as the Atlas) weighs only 2 ounces but supports the weight of the entire human head (which weighs between 15 and 30 pounds). —How the entire nervous system goes through the Atlas, which tells the rest of the body what to do. And how this treatment formed the basis of Dr. Prather's entire practice. —The personal health benefit that Dr. Prather received from this adjustment in his battle with Graves' Disease as a young man, which inspired him to become an Atlas Orthogonist. —How the Atlas Orthogonal adjustment is a gentle, non-force technique without any of the "popping and cracking" many associate with chiropractic techniques. And why the Atlas Orthogonal technique is extremely safe. —The reason Dr. Prather says using an instrument to adjust (as with the Atlas Orthogonal Adjustment) is more effective than if he used his hands to adjust. —Why everyone (including babies) should be checked for this adjustment on an annual basis. And how birth trauma can cause babies to have their Atlas out of position. —The symptoms you might see as a result of your Atlas needing this adjustment. —Why the Atlas Orthogonal Adjustment has a huge effect on Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, ALS, concussion trauma, and severe headaches. —Plus, you'll hear from Michele, a patient at Holistic Integration, and how she describes her treatment as "health care, not sick care".  And you'll learn how you can receive a free Performance Assessment from our expert Structural Team by attending our Peak Performance workshop on Wednesday, March 26th at 6 p.m. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

In the midst of a record year for the flu, Dr. Prather explains why you should first think of seeing a Structure-Function Health Care doctor when you get sick.  In this episode, we talk about: —Why Dr. Prather says that Structure-Function Care offers "so many more options" for someone who is sick compared to Disease Care. —How Disease Care can make the symptoms go away, but can actually make someone sicker.  And how this is what happens with Antibiotics, which suppress symptoms, but will weaken your immune system for 3 months. —The reason why someone who never gets sick can sometimes be a negative thing because it means their immune system is not responding to viruses.  And why isolation can be harmful for a person's immune system. —The importance of Vitamin D, Vitamin C, and Zinc when someone is sick.  And the natural product Dr. Prather uses for his patients that works better than Ivermectin and Hydroxychloriquine. —The Diathermy treatment that makes sick patients feel better immediately by improving blood and lymphatic flow.  And how Diathermy helps crying little ones suffering from ear infections in just a few minutes. —Why Dr. Prather considers Venus Fly Trap and Iridodial two of his "favorite" Herbals for treating the "really tough" sick conditions, including COVID patients who were "in dire straits".  And the effectiveness of Homeopathy and Glandulars for helping patients to fight viruses. —How Chiropractic and Acupuncture treatments make patients feel better and can stop a Fever before they even leave the office.  And the benefits of Infrared Sauna and the "Immune Booster" IV Therapy at Holistic Integration. —How Measles is "very easy to treat" with Vitamin A" and is "basically an innocuous childhood infection" that "actually helps to boost the immune system". —Why Dr. Prather says that "all flus are Bird Flus" and his thoughts on the potential dangers of the latest Bird Flu to humans. —The dangers of mRNA vaccines. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

This week, we preview our upcoming Holistic Heart seminar by talking about External CounterPulsation (ECP) Therapy, which is a safe, non-invasive solution for heart disease.  In this episode, you'll find out: —Why ECP Therapy is "like having a second heart" and how it helps the heart to function better. —How ECP Therapy oxygenates the heart and gives your heart the benefit of five years of marathon training in just SEVEN WEEKS. —The reason why Dr. Prather calls ECP Therapy the only hope for congestive heart failure, which has become "medical disaster". —The incredible safety record of ECP Therapy without a single negative incident or injury reported to the FDA and with no negative side effects. —How ECP Therapy helps reduce heart pain and helps patients to lower their medication needed for angina. —Why ECP Therapy is able to open up collateral circulation and dormant arteries (and can even GROW new arteries). —How the improved circulation and oxygenation from ECP Therapy improves all organ systems and helps with dementia, erectile dysfunction, and can reverse Type 2 diabetes. —The stories of patients who went from over 90% blockage in their arteries to less than 10% blockage through ECP Therapy. —Plus, you’ll hear the story of Lynn and how our Holistic Heart program helped him to take the motorcycle trip-of-a-lifetime through the Himalayan Mountains. —How you can receive our Autonomic Nervous System Test that measures your heart, circulatory, and nervous systems for just $49 (regularly a $195 value) by attending our free educational seminar this Wednesday, February 26th at 6 p.m. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

After beginning our discussion on Erectile Dysfunction last week, Dr. Prather talks about the effective and natural treatments for Erectile Dysfunction that get to the root cause of the problem. In this episode, you'll discover: —Why men should be able to be sexually virile up until their 80's if they are healthy. —The importance of Nitric Oxide for male virility, which pharmaceuticals like Viagra are based on. And the natural solutions that increase Nitric Oxide without the side effects of the prescription drugs. —Why Structure-Function Care looks for a more permanent and long-term solution to E.D., while the medical approach only offers a temporary fix by targeting the symptoms. —How the nervous system is key to making the sexual act work. And the role of Chiropractic in keeping the nervous system working properly without any interference. —Why Dr. Prather says herbals are one of the best ways to go about helping with sexual performance. And why you will most likely be ripped off if you try to buy these herbal products online. —How Ginkgo Biloba is the most important herbal for sexual performance in both males and females, improving sexual performance in 76% of men and 91% of women. —The aptly-named herbal that prevents and treats Erectile Dysfunction, while also increasing lean body mass and changing fat into muscle. —The effectiveness of External CounterPulsation (ECP) Therapy in increasing circulation, improving overall cardiovascular health, and helping with Erectile Dysfunction. —How Holistic Integration uses lab tests and diagnostics to determine the root cause of the issue and which solutions will work best for each individual patient. —How Hypothyroid is one of the most common reasons for reduced sexual performance. And how the Liver actually plays a very big role in sexual performance. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

Erectile Dysfunction affects 20-30 million American men and is likely under-reported. But 85% of cases are due to underlying health issues like Cardiovascular Disease. In this episode, you'll learn: —The difference between Male Impotence and Erectile Dysfunction. —How pharmaceuticals (like anti-Cholesterol medicines, Beta Blockers, and anti-depressants) are big contributors to E.D. —The astonishing statistics about declining Testosterone levels in military men since World War II. (And how these low levels are even being seen in young men who are still teenagers.) —The role Atherosclerosis and Diabetes play in E.D. And how Atherosclerosis is the #1 contributor to E.D. —Why it is "very rare" for men over 50 to have E.D. due to psychological and not physical causes. And how your libido is a key indicator for your overall health. —The "Hand Test" Dr. Prather says you can use to gauge the health of a man's erection. —Why alcohol has a negative effect on male performance and can actually shrink the testicles. And how smoking even TWO cigarettes can cause E.D. —The dangers of marijuana use for male sexual performance, including issues of infertility. And why Dr. Prather says it is "really difficult" to get Testosterone levels back up to normal levels in marijuana users. —How pornography is actually destroying male sexual performance, not enhancing it. —Why Dr. Prather says your sexual life is linked to your nutrition and "the better your nutrition, the better your virility". And the natural supplements that help with male sexual performance. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com