The Voice of Health with Dr. Robert Prather

The Voice of Health

The Voice of Health with Dr. Robert Prather airs every Saturday morning at 8 a.m. on Freedom 95--95.9 FM WFDM & 950 AM WXLW--in Indianapolis. And Sundays at 8 p.m. on 93.1 FM WIBC. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

  1. 21h ago

    DRY NEEDLING FOR PAIN

    This week, we're joined by Meghan, an Occupational Therapist at Holistic Integration certified in Dry Needling.  Dr. Prather and Meghan talk about the differences between Dry Needling and Acupuncture and how both are helpful with pain.  In this episode, you'll discover: —The conditions helped by Dry Needling, including: Carpal Tunnel, Headaches, Neck Pain, Back Pain, and Myofascial Disorders. —How Dry Needling is also helpful for dysfunction, helping to speed up healing and improving range of motion. —The definition of Trigger Points.  And Dr. Prather's ability to find those hypersensitive spots! —Why the secret of successful results at Holistic Integration is the combination of multiple Structural Therapy options, such as Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Corrective Exercises, Massage, Ortho-Bionomy, and Rapid Release. —When "Wet Needling" is the best treatment option through Trigger Point Injections. —The contraindications for Dry Needling, including: active Cancer, pregnancy, history of uncontrolled seizures, bleeding disorders, abnormal sensation issues, dementia patients, and extreme phobia of needles. —How almost 100% of Holistic Integration Physical Therapy patients are receiving Dry Needling as a part of their treatment because of the results it produces. —The history behind the development of Dry Needling and how it became widespread in the 1980's. —Why Dr. Prather says that John F. Kennedy was only able to run for President because of Trigger Point Therapy from the Physical Therapist who helped develop Dry Needling. —And you'll hear from Ben, a patient at Holistic Integration, who received "life-changing" relief from long-term pain associated with Knee and Back injuries. And his inspiring story about how Holistic Integration helped his family. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com *Receive exclusive bonus content as a member of our Voice Of Health Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/VoiceofHealthPodcast

    55 min

  2. Jun 13

    CHRONIC LOWER RESPIRATORY DISEASE:  PREVENTION

    We are in the final week of our four-part series on the 5th-largest killer in America.  This week, we talk about how to prevent Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease.  In this episode, you'll find out: —Why Dr. Prather says that "very few people" actually breathe deeply, which is the most important habit to keep your Lungs healthy. —How deep breathing calms the nervous system, helps with digestion, changes the pH of the body, and also helps blood pressure. —The importance of good air purifiers for the health of your Lungs.  And the stories of young people in Dr. Prather's office who had "crisis" situations for their Lungs after just a short time vaping. —How healthy Lungs actually start in the womb.  And how pregnant Moms who go through the Holistic Integration program have "happy and healthy" babies. —The Lung Function Spirometry test that people should have so that they know the state of their Lung health. —The benefits of a vaginal birth for a baby's Lung health compared to a C-section.  And how breast-feeding your baby "dramatically" reduces your child's chances of developing Asthma. —Why proper posture helps with proper breathing and proper breathing helps with Lung function. —How vaccines and antibiotics can increase a child's risk for Asthma.  And the importance of checking a child for parasites, which can be an underlying cause of Asthma. —The impact of Vitamin D and Vitamin A on your Lung health. —Why cough suppressants can actually harm your Lungs because they prevent the congestion from being expelled.  And the natural slternatives that Dr. Prather recommends. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com *Receive exclusive bonus content as a member of our Voice Of Health Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/VoiceofHealthPodcast

    55 min

  3. Jun 6

    CHRONIC LOWER RESPIRATORY DISEASE:  THE DIAGNOSTICS

    We are in the third week of our four-part series on the 5th-largest killer in America.  This week, we talk about the diagnostics that can help prevent Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease and the tests that can help provide a roadmap to actually reverse it.  In this episode, you'll learn: —How Asthma is the majority of CLRD cases, while COPD is the number one category of CLRD deaths. —Why the Spirometry Lung Function Test is the most important tool to diagnose the Lungs.  And why Dr. Prather does not charge for follow-up Spirometry tests for those with severe Lung problems. —What factors Dr. Prather looks for to determine when  a Chest X-Ray is needed or when CT imaging is required for a patient.  And the common calcification Dr. Prather sees on Chest X-Rays due to Indianapolis being the "Histoplasmosis Capitol of America". —The importance of Vitamin D testing for respiratory health and the role it played during COVID.  And why Dr. Prather believes CLRD could be lowered by 85% if people just keep their Vitamin D levels in proper range. —The importance of Vitamin A as the recommended treatment for Measles.  And the history behind Cod Liver Oil as a great supplement for kids. —The importance of a Pulse Oximeter to check Blood Oxygen levels as a standard screening for all patients. —How Hair Analysis has been an important key to the health of so many patients, such as identifying toxic heavy metals like Cadmium which cause long-term damage to the Lungs. —Why Dr. Prather believes Sputum Cultures are under-utilized. —How a Stool Kit plays an important role for Lung health by identifying leaky gut issues that lead to Food Allergies.  Plus, how Parasites are a big cause of severe childhood Asthma and adult-onset Asthma. —Why too LOW levels of Hydrochloric Acid "almost always kicks off allergies" and is the reason for GERD and heartburn.  And why Proton Pump Inhibitors like Pepcid actually make the problem worse by lowering the Hydrochloric Acid in your stomach even more. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com *Receive exclusive bonus content as a member of our Voice Of Health Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/VoiceofHealthPodcast

    55 min

  4. May 30

    CHRONIC LOWER RESPIRATORY DISEASE:  THE TREATMENTS

    How deep you breathe is the number one indicator of how long you will live.  This week, we continue our four-part series on the 5th-largest killer in America.  In this episode, we talk about: —How the majority of people with Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease have Asthma, which can also lead to COPD. —Why quitting cigarette smoking is the most important treatment for your lungs.  And how Holistic Integration is able to help patients to quit smoking through Auriculotherapy, Acupuncture ,and Homeopathy. —The importance of proper deep, diaphragmatic breathing techniques to keep,your lungs healthy.  And why Dr. Prather believes this is the main reason that women develop Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease more than men. —The reason Dr. Prather says that Structure-Function Care can reverse Lung damage and that at Holistic Integration, "We prove it all the time". —The Diathermy treatment used at Holistic Integration that was originally developed for the lungs to treat Pneumonia.  And how patients say they can breathe again after this treatment, which Dr. Prather calls "our magic lung fixer". —The role of allergies and parasites as underlying causes of Asthma.  And how Holistic Integration treats those issues naturally. —How Indianapolis is known as the Histoplasmosis Capitol of the World, which is a cause of Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease.  Plus, how Histoplasmosis is the leading cause of blindness in Indiana. —The most common viruses that cause Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease.  And how COVID helped contribute to lung damage that may lead to more Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease cases in future years. —How cough suppressants prevent mucus from being removed from the body, which is a breeding ground for germs and bacteria.  And how antibiotics will clear up your symptoms, but leave the infection in place to do further damage because they shut the immune response down. —The Importance of Hyaluronic Acid to "re-inflate your lungs" (and also to make your joints feel better).  And the most effective supplement for lung health that Dr. Prather uses at Holistic Integration.   http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com *Receive exclusive bonus content as a member of our Voice Of Health Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/VoiceofHealthPodcast

    55 min

  5. May 23

    CHRONIC LOWER RESPIRATORY DISEASE: THE PROBLEM

    This week, we begin a four-part series on the 5th-largest killer in America.  In this episode, you'll discover: —How COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is responsible for the overwhelming majority of Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (or CLRD) deaths.  And how Emphysema and Asthma are also included in this category. —Why Dr. Prather says it is "a major issue" to get patients (and sometimes their doctors) to take their shortness of breath seriously. —The devastating impact of cigarette smoking on CLRD.  And how Dr. Prather has seen young people whose Lungs have shut down even after just three months of vaping. —Why Dr. Prather says that marijuana can actually even be worse than cigarettes on the Lungs. —How Asthma can be a precursor of COPD and damages the Lungs over time.  Plus, the role of obesity in contributing to Lung problems and CLRD. —The influence of nutrition on Lung Disease and why Dr. Prather believes Fiber is the key. —The Alpha-1 antitrypsin generic factor that can be a root cause of Lung disease.  And how infections like Histoplasmosis can increase your risk of developing COPD. —The Spirometry Lung Function Test at Holistic Integration that reveals the health of your Lungs. —How you CAN improve the health of your Lungs and even regenerate your Lungs through Structure-Function Care. —Why Dr. Prather says how deep you breathe is the number one indicator of how long you will live. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com *Receive exclusive bonus content as a member of our Voice Of Health Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/VoiceofHealthPodcast

    55 min

  6. May 16

    ANXIETY RELIEF WITHOUT DRUGS

    This week, we give a preview of Dr. Prather's Free online seminar, "A Holistic Approach To Mental Health", that will be held this Wednesday, May 20th at 6 p.m.  Those who attend the seminar will receive a free Acupuncture session to experience how this treatment helps help calm the nervous system and support overall mental wellness.  In this episode, you'll find out: —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 helps 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. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com *Receive exclusive bonus content as a member of our Voice Of Health Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/VoiceofHealthPodcast

    55 min

  7. May 9

    HORMONES & HEALTH: THE ULTIMATE WOMEN'S GUIDE

    Dr. Prather says that "100% of women" need help in balancing their hormones based on the lab tests he sees in patients.  In this episode, you'll learn: —How women have 64 different Hormones to consider when trying to balance them, while men basically have to worry about 2.  And why Dr. Prather says that balancing a woman's hormones is like trying to target "a jackrabbit jumping all over the place". —Why Dr. Prather says that every woman should think about being on some sort of supplementation to help balance her hormones. —The symptoms of hormonal imbalance, including: hot flashes, mood changes, cramps, irregular periods, immune system issues, heart palpitations, and even digestion problems. —The risks of pharmaceutical hormones, which only 2% of women should actually be taking according to research.  And why bioidentical hormones are NOT natural, even though some women taking them think they are. —The role of "food grade" Herbals, Glandulars, and Homeopathics in helping the body to regulate your hormones naturally and without the risk of side effects.  And how Holistic Integration can actually test to see which ones will work best for you. —Why Dr. Prather says that you are not going to balance the hormones if your Copper/Zinc ratio is not balanced.  And how Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer "increase quite dramatically" when a woman has too high Copper levels. —How balancing your hormones can often balance your Cholesterol.  And how getting your Cholesterol too low (under 140) will interfere with the balance of your hormones. —Why Iodine "is absolutely critical for females."  And how women who take Thyroid medication have "a very large jump in your chances of having Breast Cancer" and low Iodine is "the leading cause of Breast Cancer". —Why Dr. Prather says that, if your Liver is not working right, "you will never get your Hormones completely balanced".  And how the Adrenals can make every single hormone in the body, but are low-functioning in almost everyone. —The Diagnostics you should have to diagnose the state of your Hormone Health.  And why Chiropractic & Acupuncture are important for balancing out your Hormones and causing "almost immediate" changes. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com *Receive exclusive bonus content as a member of our Voice Of Health Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/VoiceofHealthPodcast

    55 min

  8. May 2

    DECOMPRESSION THERAPY

    We're joined this week by Holistic Integration's Chiropractor, Dr. Clinton Dodge, to talk about one of his "favorite" treatments that can help patients avoid surgery or heal from a failed surgery.  In this episode, we talk about: —How Decompression Therapy treats protruding discs that cause sciatica and helps heal disc degeneration. —Why Dr. Prather says surgery ISN'T necessary with a bulging or protruded disc. (And the situation when surgery IS necessary). —How Decompression Therapy (with its pumping action) is different from Traction and Inversion therapies. —How Decompression Therapy helps the neck, as well as the back, by putting the body into a healing mode and "reverses the aging process". —The variety of conditions Decompression Therapy is helpful for, including: Sciatica, Bulging Disc, Degeneration of the Disc, Facet Syndrome, Neuropathy, Neurological Issues, as well as Knee and Hip Degeneration. —The benefits of Decompression Therapy, not just for the back, but for knees, ankles, and the extremities as well. —The way Decompression Therapy actually makes a patient TALLER. —Why Decompression Therapy works and what the contraindications are for this treatment (such as pregnancy or surgical hardware). —The astonishing 80-90% success rate from Decompression Therapy.   And the reason Dr. Prather feels strongly that Decompression Therapy should not be used as a stand-alone treatment, but is most effective when used alongside Chiropractic, Rehab, Acupuncture, and Nutritional therapies. —Why Dr. Prather says Decompression Therapy is "one of the best things" he ever added to his practice because of the huge difference it makes for patients in their pain level and range of motion. http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com *Receive exclusive bonus content as a member of our Voice Of Health Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/cw/VoiceofHealthPodcast

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The Voice of Health with Dr. Robert Prather airs every Saturday morning at 8 a.m. on Freedom 95--95.9 FM WFDM & 950 AM WXLW--in Indianapolis. And Sundays at 8 p.m. on 93.1 FM WIBC. www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com

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