The Voice of Health with Dr. Robert Prather

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women. In this episode, learn: --The risk factors for Breast Cancer. --How breastfeeding reduces your chance of developing Breast Cancer. --The percentage of Breast Cancer cases due to genetic factors. And how most Breast Cancer can be avoided with lifestyle changes. --The herbs that are most helpful for fighting...

October is National Chiropractic Health Month. At The Prather Practice, we see lives changed daily through Chiropractic Care. In this episode, find out: --How Chiropractic runs in Dr. Prather's family, which has four Chiropractors in it. --Why Chiropractic was not accepted and faced opposition for a long time. And how the pharmaceutical companies over one hundred years ago eliminated 85% of the he...

Vitamin K is known for its connection to blood-clotting. It is associated with easy-bruising, bone formation, mitochondrial function, and pain reduction. In this episode, discover: --How you can get too much Vitamin K, which can destroy your red blood cells. And why you need to get the appropriate lab tests before you start taking Vitamins on your own. --Why people who are on blood thinners should...

1-in-7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, the most common cancer among men and the #2 cause of cancer deaths in men. In this episode, you'll discover: --The problems that can occur with the prostate. (Prostatitis, BPH, Cancer.) --When it is appropriate to "watch and wait" with prostate cancer. --The different kinds of Prostatitis--which 16% of all men will have--and why 93% of those cases...

September is "National Preparedness Month". Dr. Prather was recently invited to a seminar by FEMA to help get the word out about being prepared to respond to disasters. In this episode, you'll learn: --The 5 Core Capabilities that help us to successfully prepare for a disaster response. --How being prepared for a disaster helps to mitigate trauma and the effects of a disaster. --Why FEMA has asked...

Most mammals can make their own Vitamin C, but humans are one of the few that cannot.  In this episode, find out: --The difference between natural Vitamin C and synthetic forms. And why Dr. Prather uses both for his patients. --How Vitamin C helps with collagen formation, which is the building block of the entire system. And why bleeding of the gums when you brush your there is a sign of Vitamin C...

We're concluding our series on the 18 different B Vitamins and the major impact they have on our health. In the past two weeks, we've covered the first six. In this episode, discover: --Why vitamins and minerals are truly classified as "life-giving", while pharmaceuticals exist to stop a crisis situation. --How Vitamin B-7 (Biotin) is known for hair and nail growth and is added to hair products. A...

There are 18 different B Vitamins, and they have a major influence on your health. But last week, we only covered three! So the saga continues... In this episode, we talk about --Why Vitamins should not be taken for granted as they are the building blocks for getting well and having optimal performance. --How you need a daily supply of water soluble vitamins like Vitamin B and Vitamin C. --The rea...

There are 18 different B Vitamins. Being deficient in these Important vitamins can have a major influence on your health. In this episode, you'll learn: --The difference between water soluble vitamins and fat soluble vitamins. And why you need a steady supply of water soluble vitamins like Vitamin B. --How a deficiency of Vitamin B-1 (also known as Thiamine) plays a role in Anemia and a deficiency...

Dr. Prather says breastfeeding is "the gift that keeps on giving" and the #1 determination for a person's health throughout their life. In this episode, find out: --Why society needs to support breastfeeding Moms (including support from the father, from employers, and from public attitudes). --The shocking lack of training and support our health care system offers for Moms when it comes to breastf...

Are treatments in Alternative Medicine such as Acupuncture compatible with Christianity? Dr. Prather answers that question. In this episode, you'll discover: --The difference between Structure-Function Health Care as practiced by The Prather Practice and the perceived definition of Alternative Medicine. --How Dr. Prather answered one woman whose pastor told her not to do Acupuncture treatments bec...

Free Radicals travel through the body and damage the system. If you could control your Free Radicals, you'd look like you're 21 for the rest of your life. In this episode, we talk about: --Why Dr. Prather compares Free Radical Pathology to a rusty gate or a cut apple turning brown. --How Free Radicals have a strong correlation to both cardiovascular disease and cancer, the top two killers. --The w...

Structure-Function Health Care (as opposed to Disease Care) is a non-pharmaceutical and safe approach to health for pregnant Moms. In this episode, you'll learn: --Why Structure-Function Care is important for women BEFORE they get pregnant in order to detox the body from heavy metal toxicities or deal with certain gut infections that can't really be dealt with during pregnancy. --How Zinc deficien...

A child's immune system is "totally different" than an adult's immune system and requires a different approach to their health care. In this episode, find out: --Why prescription drugs for children cannot be classified as "evidence-based medicine". And why pharmaceuticals for children should always be considered a "last resort" reserved for life-threatening situations. --The reason why Dr. Prather...

It's a misnomer to think kids are naturally healthy. As children develop and grow, they actually need more support for their health. In this episode, you'll discover: --How very few children are in a normal range when Dr. Prather checks their blood work. --Why Japan has the best childhood mortality rates...yet the least amount of vaccinations for children. --The two biggest modern advances that re...

With the advancing of the years, we can actually turn back the clock according to Dr. Prather. In this episode, we talk about: --The difference between chronological age and biological age, and how the two may not always line up. (And why, biologically,we should live to around 160.) --Why the lungs are the best way to determine your biological age. Plus, how your kidneys, nervous system, and skin...

The Centers for Disease Control is alerting the public to the danger of antibiotic overuse and misuse. Dr. Prather has the answer with alternatives to antibiotics. In this episode, you'll learn: --The recommended natural products that are available to combat viruses, such as Vitamin A for Measles and Echinacea to keep the Lymphatic System flowing. --The two ways of going after infections: (1) Goin...

The Centers for Disease Control is alerting the public to the danger of antibiotic overuse and misuse. Dr. Prather has the answer with alternatives to antibiotics. In this episode, find out: --Why the World Health Organization says we are now in a "post-antibiotic age" and what that means for our health. --How post-surgical infections are more deadly today because bacteria no longer respond to the...

Indiana has an Iodine deficiency. And the list of symptoms associated with Iodine deficiency is LONG. In this episode, discover: --Why the Midwest used to be called "The Goiter Belt". And why only 5% of the patients coming through Dr. Prather's office have a normal Thyroid. --The MANY symptoms of low Iodine, including: fatigue, apathy, depression, irritability, weight gain, constipation, menstrual...

25% of men (in all age categories) have low Testosterone, most without even realizing it. Low Testosterone affects a man's health in many negative ways. In this episode, we talk about: --How Low Testosterone can even cause problems in women. --The symptoms of Low Testosterone: low libido, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, low motivation, lower cognitive ability, lower muscle mass, weight gain, irrita...

70% of all Americans are deficient in Vitamin E. And you might be surprised to know just how important Vitamin E is to our health. In this episode, learn: --Why natural Vitamin E is far more effective than synthetic Vitamin E. And the several different forms of Vitamin E. --How infertility issues are often connected to low vitamin E. And how Vitamin E levels can impact a woman's chances for miscar...

Dr. Prather says that Vitamin A is ”the most critical vitamin" because it has such wide-ranging effects on a person's health. In this episode, find out: --Why Vitamin A is key for the treatment for the Measles. And that complications and deaths from Measles are correlated to Vitamin A deficiency. --The connection between night blindness and bumps on the back of the arms with Vitamin A deficiency....

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 m...

Stress has dramatic impact upon our health--causing an estimated 30% of all disease. In this episode, you'll find out: --How you can accomplish more and be more productive when you reduce stress levels. And why overwork can cause you to accomplish less. --Why ZERO stress in your life is NOT good for you. And the healthy balance of stress versus relaxation we SHOULD have. --The research that shows...

Measles were eradicated from the U.S. in the year 2000, but is now dominating news headlines. We are now seeing a three-times increase in worldwide cases of Measles. In this episode, we talk about: --How Measles is one of the most contagious diseases around, in which nine-out-of-ten people in a room with someone that has Measles will catch it. --The potential serious complications that can come fr...