The Voice of Health with Dr. Robert Prather

Dr. Prather updates us on the news about when Indianapolis and Marion County will end the mask mandate.  Then, Holistic Integration's own Functional Health Coach Keira joins us to talk about how Herbals can benefit your health.  In this episode, you'll find out:
—When the mask mandate will be lifted for Indianapolis and Marion County.
—The percentage of people who are "vaccine hesitant".  And how the Military and the state of Indiana rate in this category.
—The contradictory and confusing messages coming from Dr. Fauci and the CDC on the science behind wearing masks.
—Why Dr. Prather is concerned about pregnant women getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
—The difference between folk medicine that uses Herbs and the clinically-based, scientific approach to Herbalism practiced at Holistic Integration.
—How the Western Herbal Medicine is different from Chinese Herbal Medicine and Ayurveda.  And the impact of Native American knowledge and practices on modern-day Western Herbal Medicine.
—The influence of Herbs on modern-day pharmaceuticals.  And how the development of Aspirin was derived from Willow Bark.
—The Herbs that are most beneficial for anti-aging.  And how anti-aging should be focused on from an internal perspective, not just a focus on the skin.
—Why it is important to have an Herbal expert and proper lab testing guide you on which Herbal remedies you should be taking.  And why you shouldn’t just take something you've ordered off of the Internet or picked up in a health food store.
—The Herbs that are most helpful for helping to counteract the effects of Stress on our bodies.
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This week, we talk about Arthritis Awareness Month.  But first, Dr. Prather updates us on how the COVID-19 vaccines are working in terms of effectiveness (which is "hard to refute") and safety (which is the big question right now).  In this episode, you'll discover:
—Why the latest numbers found in official government databases on the issues reported with the vaccines are "pretty alarming".
—How the problems from the COVID-19 vaccines are in greater number than ALL vaccination issues reported in the past 30+ years combined.
—The blood-clot issues resulting from the vaccine, especially in younger people and women of child-bearing age.
—How 52 million adults and 300,000 children are diagnosed with Arthritis.  And how 80% of everyone over the age of 55 will show Osteoarthritis in their spine.
—Why Osteoarthritis in young people is becoming very common now, when it used to be extremely rare.
—The role genetics plays in Arthritis and how Dr. Prather can see the same patterns in members of the same family.
—How the physiological changes that come with obesity contribute to the development of Arthritis.  And how Dr. Prather sees "really excellent results" in Arthritis just by getting the fat percentage down in patients.
—The big difference proper nutritional supplementation and lowering inflammation has on reducing Arthritis pain in patients, with clinical studies showing that herbals work better than almost all over-the-counter medications without the side-effects.
—The great deal of benefit of Chiropractic care for Osteoarthritis, even helping patients to postpone knee replacement surgeries for years.  And the help diet changes can make in reducing severe Arthritis pain.
—Why Dr. Prather says "everyone who has Arthritis should be looking at Acupuncture" and that Homeopathy "can make the biggest difference".
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This week, we focus on National Neuropathy Awareness Week, which affects more than 30 million Americans.  But first, Dr. Prather updates on the latest COVID-19 numbers in Indiana.  In this episode, you'll learn:
—How Indiana is doing "quite well" in the number of positive COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.  And the percentage of Hoosiers testing positive for the new COVID-19 variants from the U.K., South Africa, and Brazil.
—Indiana's rank in the percentage of people who have already received their COVID-19 vaccination.
—Why Dr. Prather says it is a legitimate argument that we would be over COVID-19 by now had more people been allowed to be infected with the original strain and build an immunity to it.
—How Neuropathy and Neuralgia are actually under-diagnosed.  And how Dr. Prather is able to catch it early (and reverse it) in his patients through circulatory and nerve testing.
—That 70% of all Diabetics, 40% of those who have had Chemotherapy , and 30% of HIV patients have Neuropathy.
—The risk of amputation from Neuropathy.  And how Dr. Prather has a high success rate in helping patients cancel their amputation surgeries.
—How Neuropathy can be completely avoided or reversed with proper nutritional supplementation.  And why Vitamins (and which Vitamins) are "the biggest key" for Neuropathy.
—Why you need proper lab tests to determine which Vitamin supplements you need since too low or too high levels can kick off Neuropathy.
—The Copper-Zinc mineral ratio that must be kept in proper balance for   Neuropathy patients.  And the herbals that are "extremely helpful" for Neuropathy.
—Why Diathermy is "very important" in treating Neuropathy in Dr. Prather's office and helping to cancel amputation surgeries.
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Dr. Prather opens the show with an update about the latest statistics from the government's own database on the potential harm caused by the COVID-19 vaccines.  Then, Dr. Prather reveals the shocking reason why some people have a negative view of Chiropractic care without realizing why they have a negative opinion. In this episode, we talk about:
--Why the perception of Chiropractic being unsafe and unscientific was the result of a conspiracy on the part of the American Medical Association that was proven in a landmark Supreme Court case.
--How insurance companies prove the safety of Chiropractic by offering Chiropractors the lowest malpractice rates of any health care professional. And how low malpractice rates surprisingly result in a lower reimbursement rate for Chiropractors.
--The variety of techniques in the Chiropractic profession (over 700!) and the gentle, non-force adjusting techniques Dr. Prather uses in his practice.
--The most common mobilization technique in Chiropractic that makes the "cracking and popping sounds". Plus, why Dr. Prather doesn't use that technique.
--Which health conditions require specialized Chiropractic adjusting techniques, including Osteoporosis and post-surgery.
--How the Atlas Orthogonal adjustment of the top vertebrae is a specialty of Dr. Prather, who is the only board-certified Atlas Orthogonist in the state of Indiana.
--How the study connecting strokes to Chiropractic adjustment was composed entirely of cases where the adjustments were made by people who weren't even Chiropractors!
--Why going to your hairdresser to get your hair washed is a higher risk than getting a Chiropractic neck adjustment.
--Why even post-surgical Scoliosis patients with a rod in their back can get relief from a safe, gentle, reflex adjustment technique.
--The benefits of Chiropractic adjustments for patients who have had knee and hip replacements.
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Dr. Prather talks about the side effects and censorship surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines.  Then, he talks about the virus more contagious than COVID-19 that is seeing an increase right now.  In this episode, you'll discover:
—How they are pausing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to blood clot issues.
—Why Pfizer's vaccine seems to be safer than the Moderna vaccine at this point.
—The state Attorneys General who are calling for more censorship of any discussion surrounding vaccine safety, even scientific discussions in peer-reviewed articles.
—That young women and pregnant women seem to be at the highest risk for vaccine side effects, but older people seem to be experiencing the fewest side effects.
—How there is an increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) right now, which patients are mistaking for COVID-19.  And how the virus is "stronger than normal" based on what Dr. Prather is seeing in his patients.
—Why RSV is the most common form of cold out there, but most people have never even heard of it.
—The risk of RSV in turning into pneumonia.
—How there is no medical treatment for the RSV virus.
—Why Chiropractic and Acupuncture are helpful for combating viruses.  And how draining the lymph system is "the game-changer" for fighting viruses.
—The natural supplements most effective for boosting your immune system and fighting RSV.
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High blood pressure is a contributor to cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, and kidney disease. But 95% of those with hypertension have no symptoms and have no idea of the danger they are facing. In this episode, discover:
--What range is considered to be high blood pressure. And which of the numbers (systolic or diastolic) is considered the most important.
--Why high blood pressure kills people and how many deaths per day are attributed to hypertension.
--How high blood pressure statistics differ based on sex and race. Plus, the risk factors for high blood pressure.
--The different kinds of high blood pressure and the treatments for hypertension.
--The problems with medical treatment of high blood pressure, such as the kidneys being worn out by the prescription drugs.
--How 70% of the contribution of hypertension comes from the kidneys. And why the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) is a key number to be aware of for hypertension patients.
--How a chiropractic adjustment of the Atlas (the first vertebrae) has been shown to have a greater effect on balancing blood pressure than medication.
--Why acupuncture can oftentimes get someone's high blood pressure down immediately. And which herbals have been shown extremely effective for hypertension by strengthening the kidneys without the negative effects of pharmaceuticals.
--The 40 different Homeopathic options for helping high blood pressure that can be tested and individualized for each patient.
--The "very strong correlation" between vitamins, minerals, and hypertension.
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Dr. Prather updates us on the continued good news about COVID-19 in Indiana.  Then, he talks about why he has seen an increase in Tinnitus cases in his office due to COVID-19.  In this episode, we talk about:
—The symptoms associated with Tinnitus.
—How the tragic suicide of the CEO of Texas Roadhouse inspired this show.
—Why COVID-19 has caused an increase in Tinnitus.  And how a shocking 1-out-of-5 adults have Tinnitus.
—The lack of effectiveness in medical treatments for Tinnitus.
—Why Structure-Function Care is "definitely" helpful in healing the underlying causes for Tinnitus.
—How fixing the neck through proper Chiropractic adjustments is key to getting results for Tinnitus patients.  And why wearing masks have contributed to kicking off Tinnitus because of TMJ Syndrome.
—The clinical trials that have shown Acupuncture as an effective treatment for Tinnitus.
—The connection between low Zinc levels and Tinnitus.  And how the Copper-Zinc ratio, Calcium, and Magnesium can all play a big role in Tinnitus.
—Why Dr. Prather calls Homeopathy the "magic bullets" for treating Tinnitus.
—Plus, Health Coach Justine Turner gets the month started off right with a Motivational Moment about exercise that will inspire you to get moving!
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Dr. Prather gives a VERY encouraging COVID-19 update about what is happening in Indiana. Then, we talk about the importance of Chiropractic adjustments to keep you in optimal health.  In this episode, you'll find out:
—When the mask mandate ends in Indiana.
—How the numbers of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are plummeting in Indiana.
—Where Indiana ranks nationally in COVID-19 vaccinations.
—The two systems in your body that tell everything else what to do.  And why Dr. Prather always starts there with his patients.
—How Chiropractors aren't just bone doctors, but really are dealing with the nervous system.
—The gentle upper-neck adjustment that is a specialty of Dr. Prather's and how it impacted his own life and health.
—How Dr. Prather's adjusting techniques are so gentle that they can be done on newborns or an elderly person with brittle bones.
—Why the Chiropractic adjustments in Dr. Prather's office are able to hold for a longer period of time compared to other adjusting techniques.
—The "secret sauce" of combining Structural and Functional Medicine together to get the best results for patients.
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Dr. Prather gives a COVID-19 update filled with good news.  Then, he answers the question that he gets at least four times a day about the safety of vaccines.  In this episode, you'll discover:
—Why some scientists believe we might have achieved herd immunity.
—How the COVID-19 "long-haulers" (who continue to have symptoms after they have recovered from the virus) are seeing their symptoms disappear within a couple of days after taking the vaccination.
—Which COVID-19 vaccine brand Dr. Prather calls "the game-changer".
—Why you should definitely make sure you test negative for COVID-19 before you take the vaccine.
—The reason why Dr. Prather says the history of vaccines have probably been "the most successful health campaign ever".
—How vaccines, like all pharmaceuticals, always carry some risk even though their benefits far outweigh the negative incidents.
—The history behind the legislation that made pharmaceutical companies and doctors no longer liable for vaccination lawsuits.  And the government vaccine injury fund that exists to pay damages for vaccine injuries.
—Why Dr. Prather says vaccines are safer than ever before, but the risk comes because there are more vaccines being taken by children than ever before (and often at the same time).
—The protocol Dr. Prather uses to help prepare patients for vaccinations so that they will not have any negative reaction or side-effects.
—How Dr. Prather has been able to help every patient who has come to him with a vaccine injury through "good Structure-Function Care".
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