The Voice of Health with Dr. Robert Prather

Dr. Prather says, "If you want to be healthy, you have to have proper posture. Otherwise health is impossible." In this episode, discover: --The definition of proper posture and alignment. Do you pass this test? --Why Dr. Prather says it is "surprisingly uncommon to find someone with proper posture". And how most patients aren't even aware of their poor posture. --How good posture keeps you YOUNGE...

Detoxification is an important daily part of our body's function. But the vast majority of people need some additional type of detoxification to feel their best. In this episode, you'll learn: --The major systems in our body responsible for detoxification (skin, lungs, liver, bowels, spleen, and kidneys). --Why you automatically become toxic if you are dehydrated. --How toxicity leads to fat accum...

90% of all anxiety drugs in the world are consumed by Americans. While prescription drugs have their place, our health care system has overused prescription drugs when there are drug-free alternatives. In this episode, we talk about: --Why you should see a Structure-Function doctor FIRST before seeking Disease Care (and the difference between the two types of care). --When the stress response beco...

Since the Prathers are grandparents for the first time with a three-month old grandson, they thought this would be a great time for a show on infant health care! In this episode, find out:   --Why Structure-Function Health Care during an infant's formative years can benefit their long-term health. And why Dr. Prather says this type of care is where children should be instead of Disease Care.   --T...

It's that time of year, when 1-in-5 of us suffer from allergy symptoms. In this episode, discover: --The difference between allergies and sinus congestion (which 1-in-3 have). --The role of the liver in sinus congestion (and why it has to be treated in cases where the patient tests negative for allergies). --How acupuncture (even non-needle options!) can provide "immediate relief" from allergy sym...

Free radicals break down the body and is the essence of the aging process. It's an important process to understand for staying youthful and living a healthy life. In this episode, you'll discover: --The definition of free radical pathology (and Dr. Prather's memorable rusty gate and rotting fruit analogies). --How wrinkles, moles, and liver spots on the skin are caused by free radicals. And how un...

About 48 million people get food borne illness every year in the U.S., which may even be underestimated. In this episode, we talk about: --That 128,000 people are hospitalized every year and 3,000 die every year in America from food borne illness. And how IV's have reduced the death rate from this type of illness. --How symptoms of food borne illness can appear as much as two weeks after ingesting...

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...

Fibrocystic Breast is something that HALF of all women will suffer from at some time in their life. It can be scary and painful. In this episode, discover: --That Fibrocystic Breast should be taken seriously (but sometimes is not by doctors) and is an indicator that something is wrong in your overall health and well-being. --Why it is important to learn how to do a proper self-exam to differentiat...

Menopause is when a woman has gone an entire year without having a period. But that natural process can be associated with unpleasant symptoms and increased health risks. In this episode, find out: --The average age of menopause is 51, but it can happen anytime from the late 30’s to the early 60’s. --How "Perimenopause" or "pre-menopause" can last from two years up to eleven years. And how a woman...

Endometriosis is a painful and dangerous condition that affects 10% of all menstruating women and causes 50% of all fertility issues. In this episode, we talk about: --The 80% greater likelihood for a woman to suffer from Endometriosis if they have a female family member who suffers from it. And why a girl starting her period later reduces her chance of Endometriosis, as well as other health probl...

External CounterPulsation (ECP) Therapy is a safe, non-invasive solution for heart disease, America's #1 killer. In this episode, you'll discover: --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...

Cavities are more than just a problem in your mouth, but an indicator of your overall health. In this episode, you'll learn: --That a cavity is a hole in your tooth caused by an infection. --The role of pH and bacteria in the development of cavities. And how amalgam dental fillings and stress make your mouth pH more acidic. --That 80% of your immune system is in the gut (and the definition of "the...

The use of Botox for cosmetic purposes is increasing, even among young people. But the risks of Botox to a person's health should not be ignored. In this episode, discover: --How Botox comes from the Botulism Neurotoxin, which is putting a poison into the nervous system that cuts off the function of the nerves. --That the strongest warning you can get for a pharmaceutical is called a "black box wa...

In honor of Valentine's Day, this week's show focuses on Sexual Health. In this episode, you'll find out: --How often is considered a healthy libido? --Why sex plays a role in your overall health, and how sex affects your immune system. --The reason why newlyweds can actually make each other sick (for up to 4 years!) --Why monogamy is healthier for your immune system. --How sex impacts your hormon...

Studies show there is a health bonus from being married--longer life, fewer health issues, and faster recovery. In this episode, you'll learn: --The percentage health increase that both men and women get from marriage (and which one gets the greatest benefit). --The health benefits for married men (even positive neurological changes compared to single men). --How the health benefit for women is mo...

Heavy Metal Toxicity (such as Lead, Mercury, Arsenic, Cadmium, Aluminum, Beryllium, Cobalt, Copper, Nickel, Iron) can be the root cause of health problems that go undiagnosed by most doctors. In this episode, find out: --That Heavy Metal Toxicity impacts a higher percentage of children (40% of all children) than adults. And the connection of Heavy Metal Toxicity to Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Lea...

Infertility affects 10% of all Americans, equally divided between men and women (and is growing worse). But Dr. Prather talks about a natural approach that has a success rate between 80-90%. In this episode, we talk about: --Why Dr. Prather says the first approach to infertility should be focused on getting healthy before costly medical intervention like In Vitro Fertilization. --How most of Dr. P...

The HCG Diet is a short-term diet designed to burn fat and shed inches around your belly quickly. In this episode, you'll learn: --How the HCG Diet is a way to work with your endocrine system to mimic pregnancy hormones that target the burning of fat. And how the HCG Diet boosts Testosterone for men. --Why you need blood tests prior to doing the HCG Diet. And why you shouldn't be ordering it over...

It's that time of year when resolutions turn to weight loss. And we have a proven weight loss plan to help you reach your goals. In this episode, you'll discover: --The health risks associated with obesity, including the top two killers of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer. --Why Body Mass Index (BMI) is not an accurate measurement. And the Body Composition Analysis that will give you an accurate...

When you have done everything right and still can't shed the weight, oftentimes the problem is hormonal. In this episode, you'll find out: --How the hormones have a regulatory influence on your weight. --The influence outside chemicals (such plastics or food additives) have on our hormonal balance. --The link between a man's hormones and prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and obesity. --Why ta...

People get sicker, have more depression, put on weight, and have more injuries in the winter. In this episode, you'll learn: --How lack of sun in winter impacts our immune system, our mood, our brain function, and our endocrine system. --Why you live longer if you live in a harsher, northern climate when you're young and live in a warmer, southern climate when you're old. --Why this is a good time...

The Prather Practice is able to get results for their patients when others have failed because they use a combination of Chiropractic care and Physical Therapy to get long-lasting results. In this episode, you'll discover: --How Structure determines Function and Function determines Structure. And what that means for your health. --Why Dr. Prather says "structure overrides function" when it comes t...

As you shop for gifts this holiday season, consider giving gifts that will help improve the health and wellness of those you love. In this episode, we talk about: --How you can give gift certificates for a therapeutic message that no one will want to return! --How The Prather Practice has the best massage prices in the Indianapolis area. --Why Essential Oils can help promote relaxation and other h...

It's that time of year when the flu season charges upon us. What should you do to best protect yourself from the flu? In this episode, you'll learn: --The symptoms of the flu and how those symptoms differ from a cold. And the health conditions and populations which have a greater risk for the flu. --Why Dr. Prather doesn't get a flu shot...and hasn't had the flu since high school. --How last year'...