The Voice of Health with Dr. Robert Prather

Dr. Prather opens the show with a COVID-19 update about which medications to avoid while taking the COVID-19 vaccine.  Then, we talk about why Nickel is the most toxic and dangerous of all heavy metal toxicities.  In this episode, you'll learn:
—Whether you should take the vaccination while you are sick with COVID-19.
—Why NSAIDs (non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs) should be avoided while taking the COVID-19 vaccine.
—How a 90-day waiting period is recommended after having COVID-19 before you take the vaccine.
—The sources of Nickel Toxicity, including:  jewelry, cookware, batteries, cosmetics, baking powder, imitation whipped cream, hydrogenated peanut butter, margarine, heart stents, hip and knee prosthetics, cigarettes, and vegetable shortening.
—Why Dr. Prather always treats Nickel Toxicity as a crisis and emergency situation.  And the symptoms of Nickel Toxicity.
—How women and children are at greatest risk for Nickel Toxicity.  And why you should NEVER wear Nickel jewelry of any kind (especially piercings).
—The connection between dental work and Nickel Toxicity, including in young children.
—Why Nickel Toxicity can be an underlying cause of auto-immune diseases, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Infertility, and Cancer.
—How to test for Nickel Toxicity.  And Dr. Prather's "secret" to a 100% success rate in removing Nickel Toxicity from the body.
—Plus, you'll hear from Michaela about how The Prather Practice helped to turn around her health after years of suffering from injuries sustained in a car accident.
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As Dr. Prather says, women are the ones who take care of everyone else, but too often neglect to take care of themselves.  In honor of Women's History Month, we focus on Women's Health this week.  In this episode, we talk about:
—How the COVID-19 infection and death rates have dropped significantly, which is great news.
—Why the new "variants" of the COVID-19 virus are more contagious and deadly forms of the virus, which is the bad news.
—Whether prior infection and vaccination will protect you from the new COVID-19 variants.
—How the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination (that Dr. Prather calls "a real game changer") is based on the Ebola vaccination, which is proven to be safe and effective.
—The importance of sleep, exercise, social time with friends, and reflective time to maximize a woman's health and well-being.
—The difference between P.M. sleep (before Midnight) and A.M. sleep (after Midnight).  And how P.M. sleep has a bigger effect than A.M. sleep, providing the benefit of two hours of sleep for every hour you are asleep.
—Which health screenings women should get on a regular basis.  And why everyone should have a Structure-Function Care physician to provide 80% of their health care.
—Why Heart Disease is increasing in women.  And why cervical cancer screenings have been one of the most successful tools in reducing death rates among women.
—How healthy weight loss can dramatically impact your bloodwork and overall health.
—Plus, Health Coach Justine Turner of The Prather Practice joins us for a Motivational Moment segment to talk about ways we can practice self-care.
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In honor of Black History Month, this week's show is about how the Black community was hit harder by COVID-19 than any other population group.  In this episode, you'll find out:
—How the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has several advantages over the other brands, including the lack of allergic responses seen in other vaccine brands.
—When herd immunity for COVID-19 is expected to be reached and restrictions (like lockdowns) reduced.
—Why they currently expect the COVID-19 vaccine to be an annual shot, similar to the flu.  And which masks are "worse than not wearing a mask at all".
—How the CDC reports we have lost, on average, a year of life expectancy for the first time since World War II.  But the Black community lost almost three times as much life expectancy during the pandemic.
—The underlying health risks in the Black community (such as Hypertension, Obesity, Type II Diabetes) and how these issues contributed to the higher adverse reactions to COVID-19.
—How the natural African diet is higher in Arginine, which is a supplement Dr. Prather finds to be especially helpful in combating Kidney Disease and Hypertension for Black patients.
—Why Dr. Prather says Vitamin D needs to be tested more for patients with darker skin, which has been a key factor in how people have reacted to COVID-19.
—The damaging effects of Low Vitamin D on Cardiovascular Health, Cancer, Autoimmune Disease, and Asthma.
—The importance of increased use of Structure-Function Health Care to see improvements in the health of the Black population.
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Fiber isn't something most would describe as "sweet". But Dr. Prather explains that fiber can have many sweet benefits for our health. In this episode, we talk about:
--How the modern diet has replaced fiber with sugar, resulting in "untold consequences to our health and well-being".
--The experiment a college professor of Dr. Prather's conducted by adding fiber to the diets of the hogs on his farm.
--Why Dr. Prather calls fiber "a magic and missing" ingredient in someone's diet if you want to change their health.
--The amount of fiber Dr. Prather recommends for daily intake (and why he disagrees with the official recommendation amount).
--Which sweeteners Dr. Prather recommends instead of the highly-processed sweeteners that are dangerous to our health.
--How our fiber-sugar ratio is the "quickest, easiest" way to reduce obesity levels.
--Why a digestive system with proper bacteria from fiber can reduce the fat produced by our body by 50%!
--The multitude of health benefits just from increasing your fiber intake. How fiber can help with Type II Diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
--The good sources of fiber Dr. Prather recommends (including the kind of bread Dr. Prather buys from Europe).
--Why supplementation of fiber is necessary since it is difficult in modern America to get the fiber intake we need. And how Dr. Prather has found "no one" with proper fiber intake based on the G.I. Effects stool kit.
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6 million Americans suffer from Congestive Heart Failure, which is the #1 reason for hospitalization for those over 65. More people are coming down with Congestive Heart Failure than ever before, costing us $100 billion a year. In this episode, learn:
--The causes and risk factors of Congestive Heart Failure.
--Signs and symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure.
--Why Dr, Prather considers Congestive Heart Failure a disease of rich nations and a lifestyle disease that is "completely unnecessary".
--How certain pharmaceuticals--like cholesterol drugs--can actually kick off Congestive Heart Failure.
--Why disease care can slow down Congestive Heart Failure, but never reverse it. (And why you need Structure/Function health care to reverse Congestive Heart Failure.)
--How Dr. Prather approaches Congestive Heart Failure in his patients.
--Why Dr. Prather says the heart is the "most easily fixed organ in the body with the highest capacity of regenerating itself".
--The machine Dr. Prather uses to help his patients achieve the benefits of aerobic exercise...without the patients actually having to exercise.
--Why patients can have hope to reverse their Congestive Heart Failure even though there aren't any good medical options available.
--The preventive measures to avoid Congestive Heart Failure, and the tests you should have done to diagnose heart health.
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External CounterPulsation (ECP) Therapy is a safe, non-invasive solution for heart disease. In this episode, we talk about:
--Why ECP Therapy is "like having a second heart" and how it helps the heart to function better.
--How ECP Therapy oxygenates the heart and gives your heart the benefit of five years of marathon training in just SEVEN WEEKS.
--The reason why Dr. Prather calls ECP Therapy the only hope for congestive heart failure, which has become "medical disaster".
--The incredible safety record of ECP Therapy without a single negative incident or injury reported to the FDA and with no negative side effects.
--How ECP Therapy helps reduce heart pain and helps patients to lower their medication needed for angina.
--Why ECP Therapy is able to open up collateral circulation and dormant arteries (and can even GROW new arteries).
--How the improved circulation and oxygenation from ECP Therapy improves all organ systems and helps with dementia, erectile dysfunction, and can reverse Type 2 diabetes.
--The five-part heart evaluation Dr. Prather recommends for every patient over 50.
--The stories of patients who went from over 90% blockage in their arteries to less than 10% blockage through ECP Therapy.
--Why many pro athletes and Olympians have incorporated ECP Therapy into their regimen to extend their careers and set new records.
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We conclude our series, "New Year, New You", by talking about why supplementation is necessary to have proper nutrition.  And Dr. Prather gives a groundbreaking COVID-19 update, including the latest research on whether schools should be open or closed.  In this episode, you'll find out:
—How the World Health Organization has determined the COVID-19 tests were too sensitive and yielded too many false positives...right after Joe Biden was inaugurated.  (And how this will drop the number of positive cases by an estimated 40%!)
—The definitive research from the Centers of Disease Control stating that there is NO scientific basis for schools to be closed because of COVID-19.
—Why RNA vaccines "change the basis of how your body works" and is truly revolutionary in the approach to vaccines.  And why we don't really know the ramifications of this approach.
—How the people with good vitamin and mineral levels are the ones who are able to fight off viruses like COVID-19 (as well as other viruses and chronic diseases).
—Why Dr. Prather says, "If people had proper nutrition, vaccinations wouldn't be necessary."
—The reason Dr. Prather is "shocked" that a health care professional would ever state that supplementation is not necessary.  And why Dr. Prather says the pharmaceutical companies are in charge of educating doctors (to the detriment of our health).
—Why Dr. Prather says you should "never, ever, ever, ever" be on more than 4 pharmaceuticals at one time.
—The deficiency in our soil that makes supplementation necessary to have a well-run body.  And how Indiana is deficient in Iodine, making us a part of "The Goiter Belt".
—How Fiber is the most important supplement if you want to change the health of an individual the most.
—The story about how Dr. Prather helped a High School Girls Cross Country team qualify for State for the first time by putting them all on Iron supplementation.
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We continue our series, "New Year, New You", by talking about why obesity makes a person more susceptible to COVID-19.  And Dr. Prather tells about the 4 key nutrients recommended by the Centers for Disease Control that make a difference in fighting COVID-19.  In this episode, you'll discover:
—The current projected safety of the COVID-19 vaccines.  And why some European countries want to evaluate them more.
—Why the COVID-19 strain found in pigs in China is cause for concern if that variant spreads into the human population.
—How long you should wait to get the COVID-19 vaccine after you've already had the virus.
—Why a higher fat percentage causes your body to have a lower thermogenesis, which is the body's ability to burn calories.
—How the body's hypothalamus has an "image" of what your body's set weight should be and will fight you to keep this set weight (even if it's a bad weight).
—The difference between "obesity" and "overweight".  And why BMI (Body Weight Index) can be "misleading".
—The danger of "skinny fat" and why Dr. Prather focuses on fat percentage.
—How 42% of adult Americans are obese, making America the fattest country in the entire world.  And the myriad of health issues associated with obesity, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and kidney disease.
—The World War II military reason that INTENTIONALLY designed an American diet which increased recommended calories.
—Why Dr. Prather emphasizes diagnostics and lab tests to help patients determine how to get where they want to be with their weight goals.  And how this approach helps eliminate frustration for patients who aren't getting results even with proper diet and exercise changes.
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Dr. Prather provides an update on the Coronavirus in our opening segment.  And then, he shares the revolutionary technology that is "amazingly effective" for "basically almost every type of musculoskeletal issue out there".  In this episode, you'll learn:
—How scar tissue develops in the body.  And how surgery to remove scar tissue can even cause it to grow faster.
—The "secret weapon" technology that Dr. Prather calls "revolutionary" for breaking up scar tissue in the body.  And how this gentle technique replaces the Graston Technique that actually uses a piece of metal to scrape scar tissue away.
—Why Acupuncture helps the scar tissue to "melt away" and be absorbed by the body.
—How adhesions cause a loss of motion in the body.  And how Dr. Prather's office uses the combination of Chiropractic adjustments, Rapid Release Technology, Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, and Physical Therapy Exercises to restore full motion.
—The recent research that has shown the Fascia material throughout the body is all one organ.  And how Fascia is the main thing that determines your posture and has a very big effect on the nervous system.
—Why the optimal frequency vibration of the Rapid Release Technology works to break up abnormal tissue and helps the body to lay down normal tissue that is fully functional.
—The conditions that Rapid Release Technology is beneficial for, including:  Carpal Tunnel, Shoulder Issues, Rotator Cuff Tears, Golfer's Elbow, Tennis Elbow, Neck Pain, Low Back Pain, Headaches, Sciatica, Scoliosis, TMJ, Knee Conditions, and Plantar Fasciitis.
—Why several of Dr. Prather's patients consider Rapid Release Technology the only thing that helped them when everything else they tried before failed.
—How you can own your own Rapid Release, professional-quality medical device to ease aches and pains for a VERY special price through the end of January.
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We continue our series, "New Year, New You", by talking about the Essential Diagnostics you must have in order to get a blueprint to your health.  And Dr. Prather provides a COVID-19 update.  In this episode, you'll learn:
—Why the CDC is advising people with allergic reactions to bring their EpiPen with them when they get the COVID-19 vaccine.
—How there are new mutations of the  COVID-19 virus called the United Kingdom and South Africa mutations.
—That the U.K. mutation is thought to be more contagious (but not more deadly) and the new COVID-19 vaccine is not expected to be effective with the South African mutation.
—Why a Structure-Function practice (like Dr. Prather's office) is actually MORE dependent on lab tests and diagnostics than the Disease Care model.
—The three diagnostics Dr. Prather recommends that everyone (even babies)have at least once per year.
—How The Prather Profile Blood Analysis checks every organ system in the body.
—Why pharmaceuticals do NOT bring your body into homeostasis (the definition of health), but are designed to deal with a person's symptoms.
—How Structure-Function Care interprets blood work differently than Disease Care.  And how Dr. Prather has to re-train Medical Doctors and Nurses in his office to analyze blood tests.
—The reason you should get a Hair Analysis every year to get a picture of the mineral levels and heavy metal toxicities in your body.
—The importance of a G.I. Stool Kit every year because the health of your gut is "the biggest Influence on your immune system" than anything in your body.  And how an estimated 80% of all auto-immune diseases come from the gut.
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