The Voice of Health with Dr. Robert Prather

Less than 10% of the 40 million addicts in the U.S. are being treated for their addiction. In this episode, find out:

--Why addiction is a disease, not just a behavioral issue, because of how it changes the function of your brain and your endocrine system.

--How the U.S. has 5% of the population, but takes in 80% of all the drugs in the world (both legal and illegal).

--That insurance companies are paying for addictive opioid drugs that are proven to INCREASE pain in chronic pain sufferers. Plus, how health care costs would drop by about 25% if we were able to solve our addiction problem in America!

--The people who are at a higher risk to become addicted and the deficiencies they have in their bodies. Plus, the role of genetics in determining a person's tendency of becoming addicted...and their future descendants.

--How Ritalin and Adderall prescribed to children can dramatically increase their odds of becoming addicts in the future.

--Why Dr. Prather says we are not approaching addiction in the proper way. And why he says treating addiction with more pharmaceuticals only adds to the problem.

--The Structure-Function Health Care approach to addiction that is taken at The Prather Practice, including balancing out the brain and the hormones to treat the addiction at the root cause.

--The nutritional deficiencies in addicts that Dr. Prather says must be addressed in order to properly treat the addiction.

--Which herbals have a very strong effect in treating addiction to drugs and alcohol. And why Dr. Prather says Homeopathy is one of the most important parts of their program for treating addiction by lessening withdrawal symptoms.

--The Auriculotherapy and Acupuncture combination that is an "excellent means" for balancing the body out by increasing the patient's own natural opiate receptors, the body's natural opioid production, and an increase in the body's dopamine response.

--Why bodywork and Chiropractic are "essential" in addressing the neurological imbalances present in an addict.

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Not only live to be 100, but live in a vibrant, active, and healthy way. In this episode, find out:

--The likelihood you have of living to be 100 and how the odds of reaching that age are increasing.

--How 90 year-old males are HEALTHIER with better health and performance than they had 10 years earlier.

--Why the senior years can be the most rewarding and fulfilling years of your entire life. And the maximum life span possible according to recent scientific research.

--Why Dr. Prather says you'd look like you were age 21 forever if you were fully oxygenated. And how the biggest indicator of how long you live is how deeply you breathe.

--What a "balanced" exercise program looks like that includes aerobic, resistance, and kinesthetic exercises. And how your flexibility indicates how young you are.

--The importance of avoiding injuries as you age and how a hip fracture increases your likelihood of death. Plus, how Chiropractic care can help the Indianapolis Colts to reduce their terrible injury rate!

--Why Structure-Function Health Care and avoiding pharmaceuticals is ESSENTIAL to living to the age of 100.

--That how well your kidneys work is one of the best indicators of how your heart is working. And the direct correlation between how old you are biologically and how well your kidneys function.

--The key role of your gut health in combating autoimmune diseases (including Type II Diabetes, Cancer, Fibromyalgia, and Myofasciitis). And how Constipation increases your chances of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer.

--Why keeping your Hormones balanced properly is essential to aging well and extending your life.

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Diabetes causes a great deal of damage to the body, and 50% of those with Diabetes don't even realize they have it. In this episode, learn:

--The three different types of diabetes (and why our current lifestyle is causing a huge increase in Type 2 Diabetes).

--The annual tests you should have to stay on top of your health, and the symptoms of Diabetes you should be aware of.

--Why children drinking large amounts of milk can be a precursor to Type 1 Diabetes.

--The viral, autoimmune, and lifestyle causes of Diabetes.

--How Type 2 Diabetes can be REVERSED (and why "less sugar, more fiber" is key).

--Why carbohydrates and wheat should be avoided by Diabetics (and the stories of patients who reversed their Diabetes and lost weight by doing this).

--The best exercise program to get your Diabetes under control and drop your blood sugar levels.

--How Dr. Prather is able to help his Type 1 patients reduce insulin needed by 50% with nutritional changes and Type 2 patients to completely reverse their Diabetes.

--The role of herbs (low calorie and high in nutrition) in managing Diabetes and which herbs work best in managing your blood sugar.

--The vitamins and minerals that are helpful for Diabetes (and why Dr. Prather says he sees quicker changes with Minerals than anything else).

--The strong effect on Diabetes from regular Chiropractic adjustments and Acupuncture.

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Scoliosis is an abnormal bending of the spine that occurs in about 3% of the population. In this episode, you'll learn:

--Why Scoliosis is more common in females, but boys can have a worse case when they do get it. And why Caucasians and blondes are more likely to develop Scoliosis.

--The Hormonal and Copper-Zinc imbalances that Dr. Prather believes contribute to Scoliosis. And how Dr. Prather's theories on the causes of Scoliosis are unique.

--How infections could lead to a higher incidence of Scoliosis, but are not the main cause of modern cases as they used to be.

--The traditional treatments are bracing and surgery, but Dr. Prather finds alternative treatments in his office have a very high success rate if it is caught early enough.

--Why Dr. Prather feels Chiropractic is "essential" for Scoliosis patients, particularly the Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic adjustment that is Dr. Prather's specialty. And the Cerebrospinal Fluid adjustments that Dr. Prather finds all Scoliosis patients need.

--How Acupuncture relaxes the muscles in the back and helps the spine shift back into proper position.

--The importance of supplementation in balancing out hormones to help with both the Scoliosis as well as the moods of patients. And how almost all of us have some sort of Hormonal imbalance.

--The more modern bracing that is contoured to the body to help young girls avoid embarrassment at school. And why surgery is not promoted as much as it used to be.

--How Dr. Prather sees balancing out Hormones and Nutrition in his growing patients add as much as four-inches to the height of a boy and two-inches to the height of a girl.

--Dr. Prather says he's always able to prevent Scoliosis in his young patients. And why Chiropractic care should be an essential part of children's health.

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Scoliosis is an abnormal bending of the spine that occurs in about 3% of the population. In this episode, you'll learn:

--Why Scoliosis is more common in females, but boys can have a worse case when they do get it. And why Caucasians and blondes are more likely to develop Scoliosis.

--The Hormonal and Copper-Zinc imbalances that Dr. Prather believes contribute to Scoliosis. And how Dr. Prather's theories on the causes of Scoliosis are unique.

--How infections could lead to a higher incidence of Scoliosis, but are not the main cause of modern cases as they used to be.

--The traditional treatments are bracing and surgery, but Dr. Prather finds alternative treatments in his office have a very high success rate if it is caught early enough.

--Why Dr. Prather feels Chiropractic is "essential" for Scoliosis patients, particularly the Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic adjustment that is Dr. Prather's specialty. And the Cerebrospinal Fluid adjustments that Dr. Prather finds all Scoliosis patients need.

--How Acupuncture relaxes the muscles in the back and helps the spine shift back into proper position.

--The importance of supplementation in balancing out hormones to help with both the Scoliosis as well as the moods of patients. And how almost all of us have some sort of Hormonal imbalance.

--The more modern bracing that is contoured to the body to help young girls avoid embarrassment at school. And why surgery is not promoted as much as it used to be.

--How Dr. Prather sees balancing out Hormones and Nutrition in his growing patients add as much as four-inches to the height of a boy and two-inches to the height of a girl.

--Dr. Prather says he's always able to prevent Scoliosis in his young patients. And why Chiropractic care should be an essential part of children's health.

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