The Voice of Health with Dr. Robert Prather

Patients are amazed at the things Dr. Prather picks up on during an initial examination.  But he says this is possible when you know how to interpret the language of your body's symptoms in a holistic way.  In this episode, we talk about:

—Why men (and doctors) are "the worst" when it comes to ignoring symptoms that need to be checked out.
—The levator scapulae test Dr. Prather uses to identify stress in a patient.  And how patients with severe Depression and Anxiety will often not have relief until the levator scapulae is released.
—How a Cardiac Ear Crease on the ear lobe is an indicator of cardiovascular disease.  And how a blemish on the ear can indicate a problem in a specific area of the body.
—The link between thickened toe nails and cardiovascular disease.  And how swelling in the ankles (edema) can indicate Kidney Disease or Heart Disease based on upon whether it's in both ankles or just one ankle.
—How the loss of hair on a man's legs is an indication of cardiovascular disease.  And how the loss of eyebrows, usually in women, can be an indication of gallbladder disease.
—What bags under the eyes and dark circles around the eyes indicate about Kidney Disease and Liver Disease.  And how Plantar Fasciitis can even be a sign of Kidney Disease.
—Why Dr. Prather says the Emergency Room should be called for a Gallbladder emergency surgery when a patient says their stool has a white color.  And what a healthy bowel movement should look like.
—What urine color, frequency, and the force of your urination reveal about the health of your Kidneys.
—How Dr. Prather has "never" had a Headache case where he wasn’t able to find the underlying cause.  And how the different types of Headache symptoms help point to the source of the problem.
—Why pain should never be ignored because there is always a reason for the pain.  And why Structure-Function Care should be the primary care for a patient.

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Dr. Prather says that "almost everybody" needs to have their jaw adjusted at some point and that TMJ is under-diagnosed even among Chiropractors.  Holistic Integration Associate Chiropractor Dr. Dodge joins us for our discussion this week.  In this episode, you'll learn:

—How people can complain about neck pain, headaches, hip pain, or elbow and wrist pain when the real issue is in their jaw.
—The story of how Dr. Prather invented his own TMJ adjusting techniques as a first-year Chiropractic student because his friend tried to commit suicide three times due to TMJ pain.
—Why Holistic Integration has such a high success rate with TMJ.  And why Dr. Prather says you can never get the jaw into place if you don't have the Atlas in place first.
—The natural supplements that Dr. Prather finds helpful for TMJ.
—The connection between emotions and TMJ.  And why TMJ issues are heavily linked to suicide and treatment-resistant depression.
—The symptoms of TMJ, including: jaw pain, headaches, ear ache, neck pain, sore muscles, facial pain, tooth pain, chronic fatigue, depression, sleep disorders, and even decreased libido.  And why TMJ symptoms are a "vicious cycle" that perpetuate the TMJ.
—How Holistic Integration treats people who come from all over the country because they are suffering from Craniocervical Instability.
—The surprising connection between the pelvis and the jaw.  And Dr. Dodge's clinical observation of a potential connection between a woman's monthly cycle and TMJ.
—Why GENTLE, non-force Chiropractic adjusting techniques are necessary for TMJ.  And the helpful corrective exercises patients are given AFTER their jaw is correctly aligned.
—How Rapid Release is "an amazing" device used at Holistic Integration that helps TMJ.  And the effectiveness of the Auriculotherapy (or Ear Acupuncture) treatment used at Holistic Integration for TMJ.

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This Wednesday, October 23rd, Dr. Prather will be speaking at a FREE Open House seminar on Holistic Integration's Holistic Heart program.  This week, we feature some of our Holistic Heart patient success stories.  In this episode, you'll discover:

—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 ECP External CounterPulsation 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. 
—What the research-grade Autonomic Nervous System test reveals about the nervous system, circulatory system, and heart function. And how Dr. Prather's office is the only one that offers this diagnostic in Indianapolis.
—How Debra says that the Holistic Heart program has given her "hope" after her husband Lee surprised his cardiologist when his heart function improved by 10% after doing External CounterPulsation Therapy at Holistic Integration.
—The amazing story of Natalie and John who 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.
—Plus, we talk about how you can be a part of our FREE Holistic Heart Open House event with Dr. Prather on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6 p.m.

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Dr. Prather has a high success rate in treating Peripheral Neuropathy, which he says is "unusual".  In this episode, find out:

—How Diabetes is the most common reason for Peripheral Neuropathy, where a Diabetic has a 50% chance of having Neuropathy.  And how it is "rare" to go through Chemotherapy without experiencing Neuropathy as a side-effect.
—The connection between Neuropathy and Free Radical Pathology.  And how getting Free Radicals under control is also a key to slowing down the aging process and preventing diseases such as Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer.
—Why Dr. Prather says he believes one of the reasons for his success in treating Peripheral Neuropathy is because his office addresses the viruses (like the  Coxsackie B virus) affecting the nervous system.
—How prescription drugs, especially Statin drugs, can be a major contributor to Neuropathy.  And how even some of the nerve drugs prescribed for Neuropathy can actually CAUSE Neuropathy.
—The Diathermy treatment that Dr. Prather says is "like a magic formula" for Neuropathy and a key reason for his success rate in treating the condition.
—The stories of how Dr. Prather has helped many Neuropathy patients to avoid amputations.
—How the Chinese liniments used at Holistic Integration can often provide immediate pain relief for Neuropathy.  And the reason Dr. Prather does not use the Capsacin liniments more commonly used for Neuropathy.
—Why Chiropractic and Acupuncture are helpful for treating Neuropathy.  And the lifestyle changes recommended for Neuropathy patients, including smoking cessation, exercise, and proper nutritional support through diet.
—The necessary diagnostics for Neuropathy.  And how Dr. Prather is able to even detect Neuropathy early before the patients are even complaining about their symptoms.
—Plus, we reveal the details about how you can be a part of our FREE Holistic Heart Open House event with Dr. Prather on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6 p.m.

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A recent article in the AARP Magazine inspired Dr. Prather to talk about this topic because he didn’t like what the article said.  In this episode, we talk about:

—How the summer COVID numbers indicate "a very high" amount of cases expected as we enter into Fall and Winter.
—Why the vaccines actually create new COVID variants.  And how the COVID vaccine has been shown to be neither safe or effective.
—How to build your immunity and protect yourself from COVID.  And the diagnostics you should get annually to find out the exact state of your health and immune system.
—The importance of checking your Vitamin D levels since 85% of deaths from COVID could have been prevented had their Vitamin D levels been in the proper range.  And the Vitamin D level Dr. Prather describes as a "super immunity" number.
—The "huge" impact of Iodine on your immune system.  And the optimal (and identical) ranges for Iodine and Vitamin D.
—How the loss of taste and smell from COVID is an indication of low Zinc.  And the natural Zinc delivery system Dr. Prather uses in his office that actually works better than Ivermectin.
—Dr. Prather's recommendation of IV Therapy with Vitamin C when you have COVID.  And why Structure-Function Care is "really important" because that's where you're going to get a boosting of yours immune system.
—Why Dr. Prather calls Venus Fly Trap and Iridodial "like a magic formula" for helping with COVID, which "hardly anybody else has talked about".
—The shocking number of people that Dr. Prather estimates who are truly dealing with Long COVID symptoms.  And the symptoms of Long COVID, including:  extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, cognitive changes, sleep disturbances, depression, anxiety, digestive issues, new allergies, and joint pain.
—Why Kidney problems were a major factor in determining how hard someone would be hit by COVID and are also being seen after COVID.  And how Dr. Prather's office is "really, really good at fixing the Kidneys" and "probably has the best results in the country".

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Structure-Function Health Care (as opposed to Disease Care) is a non-pharmaceutical and safe approach to health for pregnant Moms. In this episode, you'll learn:

—Why Structure-Function Care is important for women BEFORE they get pregnant in order to detox the body from heavy metal toxicities or deal with certain gut infections that can't really be dealt with during pregnancy.
—How Zinc deficiency can cause Infertility and impact the development of the baby.
—The emphasis of diagnostics at Holistic Integration and the reason diagnostics are even more important in the Structure-Function Health Care Model compared to the Disease Care Model. And the shocking fact about how "reference ranges" on lab tests have NOTHING to do with your health.
—How almost all women become Anemic during pregnancy. And how Anemia can impact the immune system and intelligence of the developing baby.
—The correlation of kidney health to pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. And how to avoid these conditions through proper protein intake.
—The value of eating liver (or taking liver capsules!) while pregnant for the health of the baby. And what the placenta reveals about the health of the pregnancy.
—How Hemorrhoids can be avoided during pregnancy. And where Hemorrhoids come from. (Not there!)
—Why Iodine has been proven to be the biggest factor in your child's I.Q. And its impact on the child's future Thyroid health.
—Why nutritional supplementation is so important for pregnant women. And why Dr. Prather says prenatal vitamins are "the bare minimum" required.
—The importance for Chiropractic care during pregnancy to help women keep comfortable and have a smoother delivery. Plus, how there are "happy baby" Acupuncture points that help both Moms and babies.

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Both Democrats and Republicans agree that we have a health care crisis, with high costs and poor outcomes.  This week, a fired-up Dr. Prather talks about a proven solution to this crisis.  In this episode, you'll discover:

—How America spends the most on health care, but has the worst outcomes when compared to all other industrialized nations.
—The drug problem in America, both in terms of illicit drugs and an over-reliance on pharmaceuticals.  And the problem of Polypharmacy, which impacts 40% of those over the age of 65 who are taking more than 4 prescription drugs.
—Why Dr. Prather says that, if drugs and pharmaceuticals were the answer to our health care, then Americans should be the healthiest people on the planet.
—The reason the news media aren't interested in reporting negative stories on pharmaceuticals.  And the astonishing percentage of news media revenues that come directly from Big Pharma.
—Why Dr. Prather says he is actually "proud" of America's Disease Care, but that we're missing the necessary Structure-Function Care which should be our source of primary care for best patient results.
—How Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois did a 10-year study that proved the health care model used in Dr. Prather's office lowers health care costs by 60%, while improving patient outcomes by 85%.  And why the pharmaceutical companies oppose this health care model because it resulted in an 80% reduction in pharmaceutical costs.
—The importance of Health Savings Accounts (HSA's) in health care reform to put the power in the hands of the patients, not government or insurance company bureaucrats.
—How we can have better pharmaceutical drugs and a more innovative pharmaceutical industry through smart regulatory reform.
—Why pharmaceutical industry "capture" of the very government agencies regulating them is such a problem.
—Plus, how you can attend Dr. Prather's speech on this subject at the Trinity Health Expo on Saturday, September 28th at 1 p.m.

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At Holistic Integration, we are inspired daily by the success stories of our patients.  This week, we share with you three of our favorite stories from this year and also talk with Julie Kline of the Trinity Health Freedom Expo about their upcoming event.  In this episode, you'll find out:

—The reason Dr. Prather "knows" a patient is improving based on objective lab tests and exams that prove they are getting better, usually even before they start to feel a change in their symptoms.
—How Erin lost 70 pounds and also experienced a "night and day" improvement in her mental health through the Holistic Integration DTS Fat Loss Program.
—What healthy fat loss looks like and the "critical" importance of diagnostics.
—Why a Dentist who came to Holistic Integration called the CranioSacral Therapy he received to be "cathartic" and "freeing".
—The conditions that benefit from CranioSacral Therapy, including:  Autism, Migraines, ADD/ADHD, football concussion syndrome.  And how the brain can "actually regenerate" when the Cerebrospinal fluid flow is moving correctly.
—How Jayne, a retired doctor, was facing a leg amputation from a wound that would not heal...until she came to Holistic Integration.
—Why Laser Acupuncture is effective for wound healing.
—Plus, you'll find out how you can hear Dr. Robert Prather speak about "The Solution To Our Health Crisis" by attending the Trinity Health Freedom Expo on September 28th and 29th at the Plainfield, Indiana Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center.

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Indiana has an Iodine deficiency. And the list of symptoms associated with Iodine deficiency is LONG. In this episode,we talk about:

--Why the Midwest used to be called "The Goiter Belt". And why only 5% of the patients coming through Dr. Prather's office have a normal Thyroid.
--The MANY symptoms of low Iodine, including: fatigue, apathy, depression, irritability, weight gain, constipation, menstrual issues, premenstrual syndrome, infertility, insomnia, low libido, carpal tunnel syndrome, sensitivity to cold and heat, recurring infections, high cholesterol, anxiety, panic attacks, poor memory and concentration, anemia, slow healing, hoarse voice, tingling hands and feet, hair loss, dry skin and hair, headaches, water retention, dry eyes, and blurred vision.
--How patients have been told by other doctors that their Thyroid is fine, but Dr. Prather finds the tests have not been thorough enough.
--The difference between Structure-Function Health Care (like what is used at Holistic Integration) and Disease Care when interpreting bloodwork.
--How Iodine is important for muscle development, proper organ function, the entire endocrine system, the brain, and has "a far-reaching effect on every cell of the body”.
--The importance of Iodine for a baby's growth and development, along with the I.Q. of a child. 
--Why Iodine is "essential" for weight loss.  And how Iodine prevents flabby muscles and promotes good muscle tone.
--The necessity of proper Zinc levels and proper Liver function for the body to utilize and absorb Iodine.
--The way Iodine helps stop infections as an antiseptic, killing bacteria and fungals when put on cuts. And when taken internally, it helps keep infections down.
--The "big area that is often missed" of low Iodine kicking off hyperestrogenism in females, which increases a woman's risk of cancer and is associated with premenstrual syndrome. And how Iodine is the cure for Fibrocystic breast disease and is helpful with endometriosis. 


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Chiropractic Care is not only helpful for injury recovery, but for preventing future injury and improving performance.  This week, we're joined by Holistic Integration's own Dr. Dodge to talk about how Chiropractic care can help you maximize motion and performance in work and at play.  In this episode, you'll learn:

—Why Structure-Function Care is necessary for Homeostasis and Homeostasis is the definition of both health and performance.
—The reason Dr. Prather compares Structure-Function Care to an IndyCar team trying to achieve a race car's fullest potential.
—The use of Structure-Function Care treatments like Chiropractic, Cupping, and Kinesio-tape by Olympic athletes.
—How Holistic Integration utilizes a Chiropractic adjusting philosophy that looks for precise alignment and looks at lab tests differently by looking for optimal health ranges instead of the average ranges of lab reports.
—The role of Chiropractic in helping to prevent repetitive motion injuries (or lack of motion or unusual motions) from your work and get you to peak performance.
—How the ProMotion technology at Holistic Integration has research-proven protocols designed specifically for 18 different Sports like Baseball, Swimming, Tennis, Pickleball, Golf, and Yoga.
—The three most common Sports played by adults (Running/Walking, Pickleball, and Golf) and how Chiropractic can help with injury prevention and improved performance.  And the quick balance test that 75-80% of people cannot pass, including those who think they have good balance.
—How superstar athletes such as Michael Phelps, Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Michael Jordan, and Venus Williams considered Chiropractic care as an essential part of their performance.
—Why your child or grandchild is probably using their school backpack incorrectly.  And the maximum weight they SHOULD be carrying as a percentage of their body weight.
—Plus, you'll hear from Chayoung, a patient at Holistic Integration, and how she "doesn't know where she would be" without Dr. Prather and his staff.

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