COPD is the 4th-largest cause of death in America. But only 50% of those who have it have actually been diagnosed. In this episode, you'll learn:

—The symptoms and complications of COPD. And why lung problems are the #1 cause of death for widowed men within two years after the death of their wife.
—How smoking is the #1 cause of COPD. And how Acupuncture and Auricular Therapy are powerful smoking cessation treatments Dr. Prather sees incredible results from for people who have tried everything.
—The connection between COPD and Cadmium Toxicity. And the Genetic Risk Factor you should be tested for that predisposes a person to COPD.
—The reason why Histoplasmosis infection is common in Indianapolis and can eventually cause COPD.
—How your longevity is determined by how deep you breathe. And the Spirometey lung function test everyone should have at least once per year.
—Why Dr. Prather says Structure-Function Care is "absolutely necessary" for COPD and is "one of the most important things you can possibly do".
—How smoking marijuana will make you more likely to develop COPD than cigarettes and "is actually the worst of them in causing COPD". And the Arsenic toxicity that Dr. Prather is finding in patients who take up Vaping.
—Why cough suppressants can actually make the problem worse because it stops mucus from being expelled from the lungs. And the natural products that are helpful for expelling and thinning the mucus from your lungs.
—The Homeopathic remedies that can help reduce cravings for Cigarettes. And the reason why Vitamin D (especially from sunshine) is very important for lung health.
—Why the short-wave Diathermy treatment is "the most important" modality Dr. Prather uses in his office for COPD patients. And the role Chiropractic care plays in improving your lung health.

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Dr. Prather always says the correct balance in our Health Care system for optimal patient results is 80% Structure-Function Care and 20% Disease Care. In this episode, you'll find out:

—The two different categories the FDA uses to classify health care: Disease Care and Structure-Function Care. And the true definition of "disease" that might surprise you.
—How a product can only be defined as a pharmaceutical if it has the potential for harm.
—Why a Structure-Function physician is correctly described as a "Health Doctor" as the goal is to bring balance or Homeostasis to the body.
—The 8 Principles of Structure-Function care that Dr. Prather organized as "The 8 Pillars Of Perfect Health" to evaluate his patients.
—Why Dr. Prather says the terms "Complementary" and "Alternative" Health Care are slurs that were designed to control the language by Disease Care practitioners. And the true origins of the term "quack".
—How what is called "modern" medicine is actually based on the Egyptian and Asclepieion system. And how Pergamum referenced in the Book of Revelation was the center of this system.
—The reason Dr. Prather says the philosophy of Structure-Function Care is "as old as time itself". And King Solomon's role in Structure-Function Care.
—Why Dr. Prather says his office is trying to do something "that's never been done is history" by promoting a balanced Health Care system that combines the best of Disease Care with the best of Structure-Function Care.
—How Nathan came into Holistic Integration due to redness and irritation on his eyelids, but discovered a previously-undiagnosed neck fracture and found relief from Migraine Headaches that he's had for years.
—And in a very special treat, you'll get to hear from Jim, our X-Ray Technologist at Holistic Integration and a favorite of our patients.

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We devote the entire show this week to a Health Freedom Update, which includes news of a major takeover attempt of our global healthcare system that was thankfully defeated in April. In this episode, you'll discover:

—What is "the greatest threat to health freedom" in the U.S. and in the world.
—How the World Health Organization is pushing to be "the main determiner of your health and well-being and how you live."
—The April 2023 attempt before The World Council For Health to implement a Chinese-style digitized health surveillance system that was defeated, but will be up for vote again in May 2024.
—Why Dr. Prather says that "health is the vehicle" for those who want to "takeover and control your very life and death".
—Where the World Health Organization gets their funding.
—How the State of Florida has "without a doubt" done the most for Health Freedom. And why Dr. Prather says state-level action is the best way to ensure our health care freedoms.
—Why Dr. Prather encourages listeners to join Stand For Health Freedom.
—The role pharmaceutical companies play in politics and in media. And what Dr. Prather has to say about Fox News after they fired Tucker Carlson.
—How the Biden Administration is "the antithesis of Health Freedom" and is "a complete disaster". And how the Democrats in favor of Health Freedom now have a candidate in Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
—Why Structure-Function Health Care helps you to take control and responsibility over your own health instead of just sitting back and taking whatever pill is thrust upon you.

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1-in-3 people will get Shingles. And the older you are, the more likely you are to get it. In this episode, we talk about:

--That Shingles is on the rise since around 1994, but it's not certain as to why.
--How the exact same virus which causes Chicken Pox also causes Shingles. And how the pattern of Shingles follows along the pathways of the nervous system.
--Why Dr. Prather calls Shingles an "opportunistic" virus caused by a lowered immune system from illness, stress, and even prescription medicines (such as cholesterol drugs and antibiotics).
--The symptoms of Shingles, including pain that is usually confined to one side of the body. And how Shingles can be dangerous enough to cause death, blindness, or hearing loss.
--Why you can't get Shingles from someone, but you can get the Shingles virus from someone.
--How Shingles can be prevented. Plus, the effectiveness of the Shingles vaccine.
--The natural treatments for Shingles used at Holistic Integration, including certain herbals, vitamins, and minerals that boost the patient's immune system.
--How Homeopathy and Chiropractic adjustments can help with Shingles. And the amazing story of how a Colorado hospital started using a homeopathic spray formula to relieve Shingles because Dr. Prather sent it to the daughter of a patient.
--Why keeping your body alkaline will decrease your likelihood of getting Shingles. And why Dr. Prather calls red laser acupuncture one of their "secrets" to effectively treating Shingles.
--The foods you should avoid to prevent Shingles, including chocolate and carbonated beverages. And the foods you SHOULD eat to help with Shingles.

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Over 1-in-4 Americans can be diagnosed with Anxiety, with a 25% increase in Anxiety during the last 3 years. But there are natural solutions to Anxiety Disorders that are more effective than prescription drugs, which you can learn more about at our Free Holistic Integration Open House next Saturday, April 29th at 10 a.m. In this episode, you'll learn:

—The definition and symptoms of Anxiety. And the "Fight, Flight, or Freeze" response to Stress.
—The astonishing statistics about Anxiety, including how 94% of workers report being constantly stressed at work.
—How 85% of the first responders to 9-11 had PTSD, but only 25% of the first responders developed PTSD if they were treated with Acupuncture.
—The Autonomic Nervous System Test Dr. Prather does in his office to scientifically measure a person's Stress levels.
—The shocking number of people on prescription medication for Anxiety. And why Dr. Prather says prescription drugs for Anxiety are definitely warranted at times, but should be temporary and not taken for more than one month.
—The Vitamins and Minerals that are important for Anxiety.
—The Botanicals and Herbals that patients say work better than prescription medications for their Anxiety.
—How Chiropractic helps to change Anxiety patterns "pretty much immediately" by balancing out the Nervous System and removing Vagus Nerve interference.
—Why military medics are now trained to use Auriculotherapy (Ear Acupuncture) in battlefield trauma situations, which reduces the need for morphine by 80% and also reduces the potential for PTSD by 80%.
—How you can schedule a FREE Acupuncture appointment by attending the Holistic Integration Open House Event on Anxiety next Saturday, April 29th at 10 a.m.

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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.

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30-50% of all referrals to G.I. specialists are for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, with an estimated 15% of Americans suffering from this very debilitating condition. In this episode, you'l find out:

—How IBS is "one of the most common things" that people come into Dr. Prather's office for, with a 95-98% success rate in improving IBS symptoms of patients.
—The symptoms of IBS: pain, distention, diarrhea, constipation, gas, and nausea.
—Why IBS can lead to Anorexia because people are afraid to eat.
—How Fiber is "THE biggest answer" to IBS and is the #1 supplement Dr. Prather always recommends that everyone needs more of. And why Probiotics are essential for IBS.
—Why the Food Sensitivity test at Holistic Integration can help diagnose the foods that don't work for you and the foods that you CAN eat which are healing for your body. And the particular FODMAP diet that helps an estimated 70% of those with IBS.
—The natural products that help relive IBS, such as: Peppermint Oil, Artichokes, Chamomile, and Licorice.
—The connection between IBS and Stress.
—How Acupuncture, Auriculotherapy, and Chiropractic can provide relief from IBS symptoms.
—The diagnostics essential to get to the root cause of IBS, including a detailed Blood Analysis and a G.I. Stool Kit.
—Plus, you'll hear how Sarah felt ignored by her doctors for 30 years, but now "feels better than she's ever felt" and has "a new lease on life" after her experience at Holistic Integration.

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90% of all anxiety drugs in the world are consumed by Americans. While prescription drugs have their place, our health care system has overused prescription drugs when there are drug-free alternatives. In this episode, we talk about:

--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.

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This week, we continue our new format of focusing on the topic of Health Freedom for the last show of each month. And we're joined by Leah Wilson of Stand For Health Freedom to discuss the important Health Freedom Legislation pending in the Indiana General Assembly right now. In this episode, you'll discover:

—Why our Freedom (including our Health Freedom) is dependent upon Free Speech.
—How Robert Kennedy, Jr. reports that 75% of all Democrats believe that Free Speech should be restricted.
—Why Health Care seems to be an easy topic to restrict Free Speech.
—The new definition of "misinformation" and how it says that what is considered misinformation can even be…TRUE!
—The coalition of groups who have declared themselves the ultimate authorities on deciding which health information is considered "misinformation" and who should be censored.
—The two most important bills for Health Freedom during this session of the Indiana General Assembly.
—How Indiana Senate Bill 4 expands Public Health spending by over 2000% after our public health bureaucrats were wrong about everything over the past three years.
—The importance of passing Indiana Senate Bill 321 to make sure school-based health centers do not undermine parental knowledge and authority over their children's health.
—The big victory for Foster families in Indiana who will no longer be discriminated against because of their vaccination stance.
—How you can receive alerts about important Health Freedom legislation by signing up at StandForHealthFreedom.com .

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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 learn:

—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.

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