This week, we conclude a two-week series on the 4 areas of pain:  Analgesia, Activities of Daily Living, Adverse Effects, and Aberrant  Behavior.  In this episode, you'll discover:

—Why Dr. Prather says "the only way to fix pain" is through Structure-Function Health Care, while the Disease Care approach focuses on the symptoms of pain.
—The best effectiveness for the Disease Care approach of pharmaceuticals on a short-term basis or end-of-life care, but not for long-term or chronic pain issues.
—How the long-term effect of opioids is actually…more pain.  And the physiology behind how opioids actually destroy the body's natural opioid receptors.
—The shocking story behind how the pharmaceutical industry lied about the addictive nature of opioids.  And why Dr. Prather describes them as "SOB's"!
—Dr. Prather's solution to the opioid crisis through natural, non-drug therapies that actually heal the body.  And how Homeopathy, Acupuncture, and Auriculotherapy help patients overcome their opioid addiction without suffering from the terrible withdrawal symptoms that have even driven people to suicide.
—How the long-term effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID's) is that they actually CAUSE Osteoarthritis.  And how NSAID's not only destroy your joints, but your Liver and Kidneys as well.   
—The natural alternatives that are more effective than NSAID's for Osteoarthritis, which is the #1 reason people take NSAID's.  And how these "really great" alternatives actually HEAL the Osteoarthritis, in addition to taking down the pain.
—The Decompression Therapy at Holistic Integration that helps REVERSE the arthritis in the joints, which can be confirmed in follow-up X-Rays.
—How the long-term effect of steroids is the destruction of the joint, plus negative effects on the Endocrine System.  And how studies have shown that 85% of Orthopedic surgeries are unnecessary and should have been dealt with through natural care first.
—Why the first steroid shot is where a patient will have their best results.  And why Dr. Prather believes you should be hesitant to get a third shot and says "forget it" to any shots after that because it will only make things worse.

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This week, we kick of a two-week series on the 4 areas of pain:  Analgesia, Activities of Daily Living, Adverse Effects, and Aberrant  Behavior.  In this episode, you'll learn about:

—The government-commissioned study that actually concluded the Structure-Function approach to pain was the best way forward…until Big Pharma scuttled it.
—How the Structure-Function approach to health care focuses on healing the body and correcting the root cause of the pain, while the Disease Care approach focuses on controlling the symptoms of pain.
—The proper short-term or end-of-life role for prescription pain relief like opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
—Why proper alignment through Chiropractic Care should be the first place to go when looking for pain relief.  And how Corrective Exercises and Chiropractic work so much better when combined.
—How 80% of the first-responders for the 9-11 disaster suffered from PTSD, but only 20% of those first-responders had PTSD if they were treated with Auriculotherapy (Ear Acupuncture).
—Why Dr. Prather says his office is "pretty much 100% successful" when treating migraine headaches.
—The amazing effectiveness of Acupuncture in immediately relieving pain, including severe abdominal pain associated with polycystic ovaries and menstrual cramps.
—The 5 pathways of pain that guide Dr. Prather's approach to pain relief.
—The natural products used at Holistic Integration that are more effective than prescription drugs in reducing pain and without the dangerous side-effects.  And how Glucosamine and Chondroitin are more effective than NSAIDs for Osteoarthritis.
—How Parkinson's and Dementia patients can see incredible improvements of symptoms through proper alignment of their Atlas and eliminating the forward head posture.

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The future of Disease Care medicine is described as Predictive, Preventive, Personalized, Participatory, and Precision.  But as we first started to discuss on last week's show, Dr. Prather says all of those elements are already available in Structure-Function Health Care.  In this episode, we talk about:

—How two patients diagnosed with the same Cancer can have different underlying causes for the same Disease.
—The importance of getting to the root cause of an issue in Structure-Function Health Care, while Disease Care focuses on symptoms.
—Why Dr. Prather actually cautions his patients against doing parasite cleanses or a Liver flush on their own.  And the gentle approach he utilizes instead.
—The critical aspect of patient participation for Structure-Function Care to work, as the doctor and patient have to "work together."
—How patients who understand their health condition actually report less pain and discomfort.  And why Dr. Prather always makes sure a patient receives a copy their lab tests with his own notes showing the numbers they are trying to achieve.
—The features of Homeopathic Medicine that were actually copied by the pharmaceutical industry and even "led the way" in many of changes made by pharmaceutical companies.
—Why both the diagnostics and treatments in Dr. Prather's office all focus on precision to target exactly what the patient needs.  And why the "normal" ranges listed on lab tests are not the "ideal" ranges you actually need for good health.
—How Dr. Prather describes Disease Care like a football team's offense, while Structure-Function Care is a team's defense.  And how "defense wins championships".
—Why using Structure-Function Health Care as primary care can improve outcomes by 85% and can also solve America's National debt.
—The number one thing Dr. Prather would change in how medicine is practiced today.

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The future of Disease Care medicine is described as Predictive, Preventive, Personalized, Participatory, and Precision.  But Dr. Prather says all of those elements are already available in the Structure-Function Health Care that he practices.  In this episode, find out:

—The FDA distinction between Disease Care Medicine and Structure-Function Health Care.
—Why Dr. Prather says that "Structure-Function has always had the 5 P's" which are "integral" to this philosophy of care.
—How Structure-Function Health Care is best known for its preventative benefits, but should also be better known for its necessity after a disease has already developed.
—How the functional lab tests at Holistic Integration can "pick up on problems way before they come", which can then be prevented.
—Why Dr. Prather cautions against drastic action because of genetic tests that show a tendency of a patient to develop a disease in the future.
—The amazing story of a patient during the AIDS crisis who developed all the symptoms of AIDS after receiving what turned out to be a false HIV-positive test, but the symptoms disappeared after the second (and correct) negative test came back.
—How Dr. Prather encouragingly says that "everything can be changed, everything can be helped, and everything can be prevented".  And why his experience with patients causes him to conclude that "having the right attitude makes all the difference in the world".
—The importance of keeping the body structurally-aligned, as well as functionally-aligned, for the prevention of future issues.  And how Dr. Prather sees that 90% of people no longer fit the "normal" pattern of structural alignment due to changes that he never witnessed at the start of his career 40 years ago.
—The reason Dr. Prather says anti-Cholesterol statin drugs have done "more harm than good".  And why using Cholesterol drugs as a preventative for future Cardiovascular Disease has failed.
—Why Dr. Prather says that his three foundational lab tests (The Prather Profile Bloodwork, a Hair Analysis, and a stool kit) are usually all he needs to get a patient healthy before the need for "fancy" testing.

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Keeping kids healthy can set a pattern for the rest of their lives.  Dr. Prather says that 95% of a child's health care should be based on Structure-Function Care.  In this episode, you'll discover:

—Why Dr. Prather says that those who say that "kids are always healthy" are wrong because a growing child has even more health care needs.
—How a child has an immune system based upon the Thymus, whereas an adult has an immune system based upon bone marrow.  And why Dr. Prather says the difference in their immune system is almost like dealing with an entirely different creature.
—The importance of Iodine in pregnant Moms for determining the intelligence of the child.  And how breastfeeding decreases the chances of learning disability, allergies, ADD, ADHD, and Autism.
—How to boost a child's immune system.  And why it's important to develop a child's immune system even while in the womb by giving the Mom the right probiotics and prebiotics.
—The necessity of an annual stool kit and an annual Hair analysis for children to measure the true state of their health.
—How children are more susceptible to parasites and also absorb heavy metals "much quicker" than adults.  And the CDC study that shows 65% of all children have a heavy metal toxicity.
—The natural supplements for Colic that are "short of miraculous" in how they get it under control.  And the "huge importance" of Vitamin D.
—The reason Dr. Prather says that Homeopathy should be the first-line of defense in treating children and produces much better results than pharmaceuticals, which have never been tested on children.  And why Dr. Prather says it's important to avoid antibiotics for children, but Holistic Integration can actually help make antibiotics work better when necessary by combining them with the right natural supplementation.
—Why Chiropractic, needle-free Acupuncture, and Craniosacral Therapy are so helpful for a child's health regimen.  And how Diathermy can provide immediate relief for a screaming child suffering from an ear infection.
—And we'll reveal the details of our next free Holistic Integration seminar with Dr. Prather, "Building Healthy Kids From The Inside Out", on Wednesday, August 27th at 6:30 p.m.

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Indianapolis is one of the hotbeds of Histoplasmosis, which is often misdiagnosed and can lead to other health issues throughout the body.  In this episode, you'll learn:

—What Histoplasmosis is and the symptoms of it, which "seems like the flu when you get it".  And how "a lot of doctors aren't even aware of it".
—The story of how Dr. Prather's own father suffered from COPD as a result of an underlying Histoplasmosis infection he contracted as a kid by being in charge of the chicken coop.
—The difficulty in accurately testing for Histoplasmosis, which can be misdiagnosed as Tuberculosis, Lyme Disease, Sarcoidosis, or Macular Degeneration.  And how Histoplasmosis is "the number one cause of blindness in Indiana".
—How Antibiotics and Steroids that are often prescribed by doctors will actually make the Histoplasmosis "take off" and become "systemic".
—Why Indianapolis is such a center for Histoplasmosis outbreaks.  And why Dr. Prather says that everyone who has lived in the area for 5 years has Histoplasmosis.
—The natural products Dr. Prather has found to be even more effective for Histoplasmosis than prescription drugs because they actually rebuild the body's immune system.  And why Dr. Prather says "the strongest anti-fungal medicine known to man" is Oregano Oil.
—The importance of Homeopathy, which Dr. Prather says has made a big difference in "the real serious cases" of Histoplasmosis.  And why Dr. Prather says "you are going to have problems" if your Vitamin D and Vitamin A are low.
—How a weakened immune system, nutritional deficiency, or stress are usually the reasons that a Histoplasmosis infection takes off in the first place.  And how you probably have a secondary Histoplasmosis infection that needs to be addressed if you live in Indianapolis and have Long COVID.
—Why Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and Diathermy are helpful for Histoplasmosis.  And the Spleen-21 Acupuncture point that causes people to feel immediately better when they are sick.
—How Dr. Prather has had patients suffering from Kidney failure and patients dealing with Hypertension whose real underlying issue was Histoplasmosis.

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This week, Dr. Prather gives a preview of his upcoming free seminar about the Holistic Heart program at Holistic Integration.  In this episode, we talk about:

—The philosophy behind Holistic Heart and how it integrates Structure-Function Care and the medical model for the best patient outcomes.
—How our Holistic Heart program is designed to give our patients safe, non-invasive, and medically-sound cardiac care that is more than just stents and statins.
—The unique diagnostic tests Dr. Prather orders for patients that most cardiologists do not do.
—The shocking study from the National Institutes of Health study that revealed stents and bypass surgeries are NOT effective for long-term heart health outcomes.
—The External CounterPulsation (ECP) Therapy developed 60 years ago by Harvard and how it duplicates 5 years of marathon training for the heart in just 7 weeks. And the touching story of how Dr. Prather came to bring this treatment into his office.
—How Magnesium for men and Potassium for women are "absolutely critical" for those situations where a person dies suddenly and unexpectedly from a heart attack.
—Why high Cholesterol is NOT the underlying problem, but an indicator of Cardiovascular Disease. And why Dr. Prather describes Cholesterol as the firefighters showing up to put out the fire.
—How Chiropractic care helps with the Vagus Nerve, POTS (Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), and can play a big role for atrial fibrillation (AFib). Plus, the Acupuncture points that can settle down the EKG of a patient while they are having a heart attack.
—The Cardiac C-Reactive Protein Blood Test that is the biggest indicator of having a heart attack. And how Cardiologists are "amazed" by how Dr. Prather can quickly and effectively get positive changes in this measurement.
—How you can get our Autonomic Nervous System Test for just $49 (normally a $195 value) by attending our next free Holistic Heart seminar with Dr. Prather on Wednesday, July 30th at 6:30 p.m.

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Hypertension is a "silent killer", impacting 37% of all adults and over 50% of Senior Citizens—often presenting no symptoms while causing damage to the body.  In this episode, you'll find out:

—The 5 levels of Hypertension and why Diastolic is "the most important number" in your blood pressure measurement.  And how Dr. Prather finds that 70% of all high blood pressure is caused by the Kidneys.
—The reason that Black Americans are more prone to High Blood Pressure, affecting over 70% of all Black Senior Citizens.  And how Dr. Prather has found that Arginine gets "really good results" and "great changes" for Black patients.
—Why Dr. Prather says you will "never get hypertension under control" if there is a Heavy Metal toxicity in the body.  And the Hair Analysis Dr. Prather uses to diagnose a patient's level of heavy metals.
—The effectiveness of Vitamin C in reducing blood pressure.  And why anti-Cholesterol Statin Drugs can actually cause or contribute to Hypertension.
—How most prescription heart medications LOWER your CoQ10, which is actually one of the most important things for the healing of the heart.  And the kind of salt you should be eating that will actually heal your Kidneys.
—Why Acupuncture is helpful for Hypertension, both temporarily and over the long-term.  And why Chiropractic adjustments help high blood pressure by making "a strong change in the nervous system".
—The effectiveness of Herbals in bringing blood pressure down.  And how Holistic Integration uses Electrodermal Screening (EDS) to determine which supplement will work best on a patient instead of just guessing.
—How Dr. Prather "always sees a difference" in reducing the amount of medication a hypertension patient needs and can actually eliminate their need for prescription drugs "most of the time".
—The DASH Diet that helps High Blood Pressure by increasing Fiber and taking stress off of the kidneys.  And the External CounterPulsation (ECP) Therapy that provides 5-years of marathon training for the heart in just 7 weeks.
—The details of our next free Holistic Heart seminar with Dr. Prather on Wednesday, July 30th at 6:30 p.m.  And how those who attend will receive our Autonomic Nervous System Test that measures your heart function, nervous system, and circulatory system for just $49–normally a $195 value.

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Dr. Prather recommends that everyone have three very affordable lab tests every year that will reveal the state of your health.  In this episode, you'll discover:

—How anything that could go wrong with you shows up in The Prather Profile, an inexpensive, nationally-recognized blood profile that covers all the major systems in your body. 
—That the reference ranges listed on a lab tests are NOT the same as the optimal values for your health. And why Dr. Prather has to re-teach doctors and nurses how to look for that optimal range.
—How Dr. Prather has over 600 hours of reading blood tests in his training compared to the average Medical Doctor who only has 15 hours of reading blood tests in Medical school.
—Why Dr. Prather says you can get more information from a blood test than any other type of diagnostic.  And why Dr. Prather says it's "very seldom" someone comes in with ideal blood tests.
—How Dr. Prather interprets bloodwork differently in the Structure-Function Health Care model he practices than how doctors in the Disease Care model look at the labs.
—Why Hair Analysis is important to reveal the mineral and heavy metal levels in your body. Plus, how Dr. Prather has seen patients diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease have had all of their symptoms go away when the Hair Analysis revealed the true cause of their symptoms was Manganese toxicity.
—The importance of the G.I. Effects Stool kit in revealing your gut flora.
—Why Dr. Prather says the research that has been discovered on the gut by the National Institutes of Health "will change health care in America" since almost all autoimmune diseases, as well as cardiovascular disease and cancer, are affected by the gut.
—The reason why 80% of our immune system is in the gut.  And how ALL pharmaceuticals destroy your normal gut flora.
—Plus, you'll hear the story of Mike, a patient who completed the ECP Therapy program at Holistic Integration.  And how Caleb went to "dozens" of doctors before finding relief from migraine headaches as a patient at Holistic Integration.

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Dr. Prather always says that "exercise cures a world of ills".  This week, we're joined by the Prathers' own personal trainer Stephen Boone of The Movement Lab to talk about strength training.  in this episode, you'll learn:

—Why Dr. Prather includes exercise as one of his "8 Pillars Of Perfect Health".
—The 5 different types of exercise.  And why we need to incorporate all of them for optimal health.
—How improper exercise can actually lead to less exercise due to injuries.
—Why strength training is important for your overall health and not just for building muscle.  And the Integrative Movement System certification that was developed for personal trainers by a Chiropractor.
—The style of music Dr. Prather likes to listen to during his workouts!  And how the female body has more inherent endurance, resulting in higher repetitions for their workouts.
—The biggest myths about strength training.  And the most common mistake people make in the gym.
—The research that shows a connection between better mental health and exercise.  And how a twice-weekly, 30-minute strength training session is "plenty of time" to get a proper workout.
—How accountability is essential for someone to stick with an exercise program.  And why it's so important to always have a coach to assess and guide you for best results.
—Why strength training is "really working the nervous system more than anything".  And the importance of building a proper foundation of strength training skills for beginners to avoid injuries or burnout.
—How Pickleball caused insurance premiums to increase!  And why the Indianapolis Colts have the worst injury rate in the NFL.

Learn more about Stephen Boone of The Movement Lab at www.MovementLabIndy.com .

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