The Voice of Health with Dr. Robert Prather

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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Kidney Stones are incredibly painful and are "growing at a surprise rate". But Dr. Prather says there are natural approaches to preventing and treating Kidney Stones. In this episode, we talk about:

—The different types of Kidney Stones and how correctly identifying which one you have is important for how it is treated.
—Why Fiber is important for preventing Kidney Stones. And how switching chronic Kidney Stone patients from White Bread to Whole Grain Bread reduced the number of Kidney Stones by 50%.
—Why Dr. Prather describes High Fructose Corn Syrup as "Kidney Stone forming material". And why the Southeastern U.S. is called "The Kidney Stone Belt".
—How Dr. Prather as a Chiropractor will often have patients coming to him for low back pain when the real cause of the discomfort is Kidney Stones for about 20% of those patients.
—Why Dr. Prather says getting your body more Alkaline is "one of the important things you can possibly do" since Acidic urine is the cause of 80-90% of Kidney Stones. And the brand of water Dr. Prather recommends for proper hydration.
—The "magic formula" for most Kidney Stones. And the herb (which even Dr. Prather has difficulty pronouncing) that is "like the magic Kidney Stone dissolver".
—The importance of having a Hair Analysis done for Kidney Stones. And why Dr. Prather says those with high Cadmium are "guaranteed" to have Kidney Stones and "not just one a year".
—The man who called into Dr. Prather's office ready to commit suicide because of chronic Kidney Stones. And how the recommendation of Lemon water and Magnesium Citrate cleared up his issue without him ever even coming into the office.
—How Apple Cider Vinegar is "one of the best medicines" for Kidney Stones that prevents Kidney Stones and can "completely dissolve" Kidney Stones when taken regularly over a period of time.
—What you can do at home for a Kidney Stone. And how Acupuncture, Auriculotherapy, and an IV Therapy Hydration bag can provide "amazing relief" for Kidney Stone pain.

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Hip Replacement surgeries are growing at a rate of 10% per year. But Dr. Prather says that proper Structure-Function Care can help people avoid Hip Surgery, delay surgery for years, and even help those who have already had surgery. In this episode, you'll find out:

—How Osteoarthritis is the #1 cause of Hip Replacements. And 40 million Americans have Osteoarthritis, including 80% of those over the age of 50.
—How NonSteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) can temporarily help the pain, but will make the problem worse by dissolving the cartilage in the joint.
—How Hip Surgeries have "dramatically" improved over the years with increased patient satisfaction rates. But, you will still be considered permanently disabled after a Hip Replacement.
—The natural products that work better than drugs to help with joint pain, including Glucosamine and Chondroitin. And how the Natrum Naturals Vegan Collagen Boost Gummies are helpful for Osteoarthritis, while making your hair and skin look better, too!
—The Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbals that are beneficial for joint health.
—Why a combination of Chiropractic and Physical Therapy makes things go so much better for a patient.
—The difference that treatments like Orthotics, Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Decompression, Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation, and Diathermy can make for patients with Hip problems.
—Why Dr. Prather calls the Rapid Release treatment "absolutely wonderful for Trigger Points" and has "been like a miracle" for patients. And the Chinese Liniments that are "highly recommended" to relieve pain.
—What an exam for Hip Problems should include. And why good Imaging is important to figure out exactly what is going on, so the right treatment plan can be made.
—The surprising connection between gut issues and hip degeneration.

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Three years ago, we began opening each show with a COVID-19 update. This week, we launch a new format in which we'll devote an entire show each month to the topic of Health Freedom. In this episode, you'll discover:

—The reasons behind our new format change, including the censorship being placed on The Voice Of Health Radio from multiple platforms.
—Why Health Freedom is "THE most important thing" to those who are trying to take away all of our Freedoms. And how the events of the past three years have proven, "If you can control people's health, you can control their Freedom."
—The strategy of "mass formation psychosis" to control a population through propaganda. And how Freedom has been reduced around the globe during the past three years because of COVID.
—How the overwhelming majority of Democrats polled say that Freedom of Speech should be curtailed when it comes to health care.
—Why unelected bureaucrats should "absolutely not" be making our health care choices.
—The two goals of "The Great Reset": Eugenics and Transhumanism.
—The deisturbing American roots of Eugenics and how it spread to become implemented in Nazi Germany.
—How the proponents of Transhumanism believe they can achieve immortality and avoid death through genetic modification and artificial intelligence.
—Why information and Truth are the best weapons in the battle for Health Freedom.
—How 75% of advertising revenues now on the mainstream media are now coming from pharmaceutical companies. And why Dr. Prather believes that pharmaceutical ads should be banned.

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Cardiac issues are not only the leading cause of death in the United States, but the entire world. This week, Dr. Prather talks about our Holistic Heart program that is designed to give our patients safe, non-invasive, and medically-sound cardiac care that is more than just stents and statins. In this episode, you'll learn:

—The philosophy behind Holistic Heart and how it integrates Structure-Function Care and the medical model for the best patient outcomes.
—The unique diagnostic tests Dr. Prather orders for patients that most cardiologists do not do.
—How the shocking study from the National Institutes of Health study revealed that 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.
—Why 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.
—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 you can receive a FREE Autonomic Nervous Screening test by attending the free Holistic Integration Open House event on Wednesday, February 22nd.

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