The Voice of Health with Dr. Robert Prather

Our Endocrine System influences how we think, our emotions, and who we are. Dr. Prather calls it "The Chemical Master" of our body. In this episode, you'll discover:

--That Endocrine System problems include hair loss, weight gain, a general feeling of malaise and fatigue. And even our happiness is connected to it. Anxiety and Depression often go away when the Endocrine System is fixed.

--Why women have an Endocrine System that is a moving target, while men have a very simple system. And hear the amazing explanation on why a healthy Endocrine system makes someone more attractive!

--How growing boys can become taller (with a variance of up to 4 inches) if their endocrine system is balanced properly. And why Jr. High basketball players come to see Dr. Prather to become taller!

--How Pituitary and Hypothalamus can impact the menstrual cycles of young women who often are encouraged to go on prescription birth control to balance out their periods. (And the unhealthy side effects of long term birth control use.)

--How pharmaceuticals can damage the Endocrine System. For example, how Synthroid causes depression in 80% of users. And how even Aspirin and Ibuprofen impact our Endocrine System in a negative way.

--The role the Parathyroids play in Calcium regulation (which if not balanced properly can lead to Osteoporosis or Kidney Stones).

--Why Headaches, Hypertension, Panic Attacks, and Anxiety are linked to Adrenal Gland function. And how 80% of High Blood Pressure is rooted in the Adrenal Glands.

--How Dr. Prather says we abuse our Pancreas and its importance to our health and wellness (such as in Type II Diabetes). And why Dr. Prather says Type 2 Diabetes can be controlled WITHOUT medication.

--The role of the gonads (the eggs and testes) in our Endocrine system and in regulating our hormones. And how our Endocrine System is directly tied to our sexual health, our muscle strength, and remaining young and vibrant. Plus, why Dr, Prather says declining Hormones result in aging instead of aging being the cause of declining Hormones.

--Why the chemicals in our food and water can damage sperm count in men and change the proper hormonal balance in our bodies.

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Our Endocrine System influences how we think, our emotions, and who we are. Dr. Prather calls it "The Chemical Master" of our body. In this episode, you'll discover:

--That Endocrine System problems include hair loss, weight gain, a general feeling of malaise and fatigue. And even our happiness is connected to it. Anxiety and Depression often go away when the Endocrine System is fixed.

--Why women have an Endocrine System that is a moving target, while men have a very simple system. And hear the amazing explanation on why a healthy Endocrine system makes someone more attractive!

--How growing boys can become taller (with a variance of up to 4 inches) if their endocrine system is balanced properly. And why Jr. High basketball players come to see Dr. Prather to become taller!

--How Pituitary and Hypothalamus can impact the menstrual cycles of young women who often are encouraged to go on prescription birth control to balance out their periods. (And the unhealthy side effects of long term birth control use.)

--How pharmaceuticals can damage the Endocrine System. For example, how Synthroid causes depression in 80% of users. And how even Aspirin and Ibuprofen impact our Endocrine System in a negative way.

--The role the Parathyroids play in Calcium regulation (which if not balanced properly can lead to Osteoporosis or Kidney Stones).

--Why Headaches, Hypertension, Panic Attacks, and Anxiety are linked to Adrenal Gland function. And how 80% of High Blood Pressure is rooted in the Adrenal Glands.

--How Dr. Prather says we abuse our Pancreas and its importance to our health and wellness (such as in Type II Diabetes). And why Dr. Prather says Type 2 Diabetes can be controlled WITHOUT medication.

--The role of the gonads (the eggs and testes) in our Endocrine system and in regulating our hormones. And how our Endocrine System is directly tied to our sexual health, our muscle strength, and remaining young and vibrant. Plus, why Dr, Prather says declining Hormones result in aging instead of aging being the cause of declining Hormones.

--Why the chemicals in our food and water can damage sperm count in men and change the proper hormonal balance in our bodies.

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It's a common problem as 12% of the population has thyroid disease (and 60% of those patients are unaware). Yet, Dr. Prather says less than 1% of us actually have a properly-functioning thyroid. In this episode, you'll learn:

--Why the older you are, the likelihood of thyroid issues increases. Plus, how women are more likely to have thyroid disease.

--How Dr. Prather's personal battle as a young man with Graves' Disease (a hyper-functioning thyroid) inspired him to his career.

--The two systems that control the body (Nervous and Endocrine) and why Dr. Prather tells patients those must be fixed first. Plus, why the Thyroid is described as the workhorse of the Endocrine system.

--How Indiana is in the Top 5 states for thyroid problems due to low iodine in our soil.

--How Thyroid affects almost EVERYTHING: hair loss, nail health, weight gain, weight loss, constipation, diarrhea, skin health, heart, blood pressure, cholesterol, brain activity, I.Q., infertility, postpartum depression, menopause.

--Why most doctors misread blood tests and misdiagnose patients as having properly-working thyroids. And the "can't miss" explanation of what reference ranges on blood tests REALLY mean.

--The various diseases of the Thyroid: Hypothyroid, Hyperthyroid, Euthyroid, Graves' Disease, Hashimoto's Disease, Thyroiditis, and Thyroid Cancer.

--The safe and natural thyroid treatment alternatives to the terrible side-effects from surgery or prescription drugs (Including how 80% of those on Synthroid develop depression). Why Dr. Prather says the medical approach to thyroid is not successful. And how Dr. Prather's goal is to actually fix the thyroid so that it no longer needs treatment.

--How 80% of autoimmune disease starts in the gut and why the gut plays a role for thyroid issues caused by autoimmune problems. And the role that food allergies have on the thyroid.

--How Chiropractic and Acupuncture help thyroid function by balancing the nervous system. And how hair analysis can be a key test for thyroid function if there are toxins or an imbalance present.

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It's a common problem as 12% of the population has thyroid disease (and 60% of those patients are unaware). Yet, Dr. Prather says less than 1% of us actually have a properly-functioning thyroid. In this episode, you'll learn:

--Why the older you are, the likelihood of thyroid issues increases. Plus, how women are more likely to have thyroid disease.

--How Dr. Prather's personal battle as a young man with Graves' Disease (a hyper-functioning thyroid) inspired him to his career.

--The two systems that control the body (Nervous and Endocrine) and why Dr. Prather tells patients those must be fixed first. Plus, why the Thyroid is described as the workhorse of the Endocrine system.

--How Indiana is in the Top 5 states for thyroid problems due to low iodine in our soil.

--How Thyroid affects almost EVERYTHING: hair loss, nail health, weight gain, weight loss, constipation, diarrhea, skin health, heart, blood pressure, cholesterol, brain activity, I.Q., infertility, postpartum depression, menopause.

--Why most doctors misread blood tests and misdiagnose patients as having properly-working thyroids. And the "can't miss" explanation of what reference ranges on blood tests REALLY mean.

--The various diseases of the Thyroid: Hypothyroid, Hyperthyroid, Euthyroid, Graves' Disease, Hashimoto's Disease, Thyroiditis, and Thyroid Cancer.

--The safe and natural thyroid treatment alternatives to the terrible side-effects from surgery or prescription drugs (Including how 80% of those on Synthroid develop depression). Why Dr. Prather says the medical approach to thyroid is not successful. And how Dr. Prather's goal is to actually fix the thyroid so that it no longer needs treatment.

--How 80% of autoimmune disease starts in the gut and why the gut plays a role for thyroid issues caused by autoimmune problems. And the role that food allergies have on the thyroid.

--How Chiropractic and Acupuncture help thyroid function by balancing the nervous system. And how hair analysis can be a key test for thyroid function if there are toxins or an imbalance present.

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It's a common problem as 12% of the population has thyroid disease (and 60% of those patients are unaware). Yet, Dr. Prather says less than 1% of us actually have a properly-functioning thyroid. In this episode, you'll learn:

--Why the older you are, the likelihood of thyroid issues increases. Plus, how women are more likely to have thyroid disease.

--How Dr. Prather's personal battle as a young man with Graves' Disease (a hyper-functioning thyroid) inspired him to his career.

--The two systems that control the body (Nervous and Endocrine) and why Dr. Prather tells patients those must be fixed first. Plus, why the Thyroid is described as the workhorse of the Endocrine system.

--How Indiana is in the Top 5 states for thyroid problems due to low iodine in our soil.

--How Thyroid affects almost EVERYTHING: hair loss, nail health, weight gain, weight loss, constipation, diarrhea, skin health, heart, blood pressure, cholesterol, brain activity, I.Q., infertility, postpartum depression, menopause.

--Why most doctors misread blood tests and misdiagnose patients as having properly-working thyroids. And the "can't miss" explanation of what reference ranges on blood tests REALLY mean.

--The various diseases of the Thyroid: Hypothyroid, Hyperthyroid, Euthyroid, Graves' Disease, Hashimoto's Disease, Thyroiditis, and Thyroid Cancer.

--The safe and natural thyroid treatment alternatives to the terrible side-effects from surgery or prescription drugs (Including how 80% of those on Synthroid develop depression). Why Dr. Prather says the medical approach to thyroid is not successful. And how Dr. Prather's goal is to actually fix the thyroid so that it no longer needs treatment.

--How 80% of autoimmune disease starts in the gut and why the gut plays a role for thyroid issues caused by autoimmune problems. And the role that food allergies have on the thyroid.

--How Chiropractic and Acupuncture help thyroid function by balancing the nervous system. And how hair analysis can be a key test for thyroid function if there are toxins or an imbalance present.

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Last week, Dr. Prather talked about how Chiropractic and Acupuncture are effective treatments for stress. This week, we focus on the role counseling plays in treating stress. In this episode, you'll find out:

--Why Dr. Prather incorporated counseling services into his practice.

--How being able to talk about what is going on in your life can make a physiological difference.

--That many health issues have stress as an underlying cause (sometimes without the patient even realizing stress is the core issue).

--How counseling services reflect the holistic approach of the Structure/Function Health Care model of The Prather Practice.

--The difference between a "human being" and a "human doing".

--How the counselor at The Prather Practice approaches a patient feeling overwhelmed by stress.

--Why you need a plan to get out of a state where you feel frozen or stuck in life.

--That stress can actually become a lifestyle and how lifestyle develops.

--How being anxious can be a learned behavior.

--Plus, hear Linsey's story of how she lost 17 pounds in 21 days through the Healthy Habits program at The Prather Practice!

Last week, Dr. Prather talked about how Chiropractic and Acupuncture are effective treatments for stress. This week, we focus on the role counseling plays in treating stress. In this episode, you'll find out:

--Why Dr. Prather incorporated counseling services into his practice.

--How being able to talk about what is going on in your life can make a physiological difference.

--That many health issues have stress as an underlying cause (sometimes without the patient even realizing stress is the core issue).

--How counseling services reflect the holistic approach of the Structure/Function Health Care model of The Prather Practice.

--The difference between a "human being" and a "human doing".

--How the counselor at The Prather Practice approaches a patient feeling overwhelmed by stress.

--Why you need a plan to get out of a state where you feel frozen or stuck in life.

--That stress can actually become a lifestyle and how lifestyle develops.

--How being anxious can be a learned behavior.

--Plus, hear Linsey's story of how she lost 17 pounds in 21 days through the Healthy Habits program at The Prather Practice!

Stress causes premature aging and disease. And it's something we all have. But there are healthy solutions to stress. In this episode, you'll discover:

--The roles of the "Rest and Digest" mode and the "Fight or Flight" mode in our bodies (the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems).

--How stress is caused by the "tigers" (both real and perceived) in our lives. And the three categories of stressors in our lives (routine, sudden, and traumatic).

--The amount of stress considered healthy (and why zero stress is actually unhealthy). And how your endocrine system and nervous system will physically change from prolonged stress.

--How stress contributes to premature aging and disease processes (cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, nutritional deficiencies).

--Why you should live until you are 120 or 130 years old from a biological perspective. And why Dr. Prather says stress is the biggest reason we don't reach that longevity.

--How men and women cope differently with stress.

--Why Dr. Prather says 100% of his patients need treatment for stress.

--How Acupuncture relaxes patients and proves to be a better treatment for stress than prescription drugs.

--How Chiropractic helps relieve muscle tension and low back pain. (And how long-term stress can even cause arthritis.)

--Plus, hear Amy's inspiring story about how she used the Healthy Habits weight loss program at The Prather Practice to lose 21 pounds in 5 weeks!

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Stress causes premature aging and disease. And it's something we all have. But there are healthy solutions to stress. In this episode, you'll discover:

--The roles of the "Rest and Digest" mode and the "Fight or Flight" mode in our bodies (the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems).

--How stress is caused by the "tigers" (both real and perceived) in our lives. And the three categories of stressors in our lives (routine, sudden, and traumatic).

--The amount of stress considered healthy (and why zero stress is actually unhealthy). And how your endocrine system and nervous system will physically change from prolonged stress.

--How stress contributes to premature aging and disease processes (cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, nutritional deficiencies).

--Why you should live until you are 120 or 130 years old from a biological perspective. And why Dr. Prather says stress is the biggest reason we don't reach that longevity.

--How men and women cope differently with stress.

--Why Dr. Prather says 100% of his patients need treatment for stress.

--How Acupuncture relaxes patients and proves to be a better treatment for stress than prescription drugs.

--How Chiropractic helps relieve muscle tension and low back pain. (And how long-term stress can even cause arthritis.)

--Plus, hear Amy's inspiring story about how she used the Healthy Habits weight loss program at The Prather Practice to lose 21 pounds in 5 weeks!

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If you don't know what's going on, how can you treat? Dr. Prather tells some amazing patient stories that show the crucial role of patient history, a thorough exam, and in-depth diagnostics. In this episode, you'll learn:

--Why Dr. Prather believes taking shortcuts on proper procedures could be disastrous for the patient and why he refuses to compromise.

--The importance of patients being willing to take the time to make sure they are getting the care that they need.

--Why the doctors that rush you in and out of the office are more likely to be concerned with making money instead of patient care.

--That 90% of the diagnosis comes from the patient's history. (And how that history also designs out the basis of the patient's care.)

--Why Dr. Prather takes his patient histories in a living room environment instead of a sterile exam room setting. (And how Dr. Prather compares his job to being a detective.)

--The role family medical history plays in proper patient care.

--What Dr. Prather teaches to Medical Doctors and Nurse Practitioners about patient examinations.

--Why proper imaging should not be neglected in order for the patient to receive the right treatment--particularly with Chiropractic care.

--The reason why Dr. Prather's X-rays have been said to be in the Top 1%.

--Plus, hear Ben's inspiring story about losing 60 pounds (so far!) in just two-and-a-half months (after weighing over 400 pounds) on the Prather Practice Healthy Habits program.

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