The Voice of Health with Dr. Robert Prather

1-in-13 people in the U.S. have Asthma, which is a problem that is unfortunately growing. In this episode, we talk about: --The causes of Ashtma, both genetic and environmental. And why cockroaches are one of the biggest contributors to Asthma. --Why Dr. Prather describes Asthma as "more of a symptom and less of a disease". And why individualized treatment for Asthma patients is important. --Why t...

Too many patients and health care professionals believe that antibiotics solve almost anything and are a cure-all. Unfortunately, that belief has led to a health care crisis where antibiotics are overused when there are more appropriate and more effective alternatives. In this episode, you'll learn: --Why Dr. Prather calls antibiotics "a precious resource that we are destroying" by over-prescribin...

3 out of 4 children experience ear infections by the age of 3--which can lead to learning disorders and hearing loss. But Dr. Prather points out that ear infections should not be a normal part of childhood if a child has a strong immune system. In this episode, you'll find out: --What causes ear infections. And why bacterial infections are usually only the cause of about 20% of ear infections, wit...

This week, we're joined by Brian Banister of The Prather Practice (Dietetic Technician, Registered) who formerly worked for the Denver Broncos as a Chef Nutritionist (where he fed Peyton Manning!). In this episode, discover: --Why everyone needs a Nutrition Consult to evaluate their diet and how it impacts their health. And why an INDIVIDUAL approach to each patient is important for proper recomme...

Acupuncture has been in existence for over 5,000 years. More people have probably been treated with Acupuncture than any other treatment. In this episode, find out: --How almost all Acupuncture patients fall asleep during treatment. --Why Acupuncture needles are painless (rounded on the end, not sharp, and thin as a hair). --The non-needle Acupuncture options for those who are still afraid of need...

Golfing, Tennis, Baseball, and Softball season is here, which means more injuries. Dr. Prather says about half of his patients have some sort of shoulder or arm condition, many of whom have given up on finding relief from past injuries. In this episode, we talk about:   --Why Dr. Prather has about a 90% success rate with shoulder and arm issues, even getting improvement in situations like Rheumato...

Dr. Prather says it is a myth that cholesterol is the CAUSE of Cardiovascular Disease. High cholesterol is instead a SYMPTOM of Cardiovascular Disease. In this episode, you'll learn:   --How the pharmaceutical companies had the labs change the reference ranges for cholesterol levels when cholesterol medications were developed. And why reference ranges on lab tests are NOT the ideal number Dr. Prat...

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, discover: --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, irritabilit...

LESS THAN 3% of Americans have a healthy lifestyle according to a recent report. How does your lifestyle rate? In this episode, find out: --Why Dr. Prather says that the report's criteria of a healthy lifestyle actually weren't that high...and we STILL failed miserably as a nation. --The four factors considered in this report to determine a "healthy lifestyle": Smoking, Healthy Diet, Normal Body F...

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...

The Prather Plan is a safe, proven, medically-supervised, natural weight loss program. In this episode, you'll learn: --How the HCG diet causes your body to burn fat quickly (especially stubborn belly fat). --Why The Prather Plan includes eating HIGH fat foods for the first three days (and why this phase is very important). --The 23 to 45 day low-calorie, medically-supervised, and TEMPORARY 500 ca...

We're conclude our series on The 8 Pillars Of Perfect Health. Dr. Prather describes The Beatitudes as the psychology of health and how attitudes become ingrained in our person. In this episode, discover: --Why Dr. Prather describes The Beatitudes as our emotions, thoughts, will, and spirit coming together. More than just mental, emotional, spiritual, or fleshly desires. --That The Beatitudes are t...

We're continuing our series on The 8 Pillars Of Perfect Health. Dr. Prather estimates 75% of patients as having fatigue and in need of "recharging our body's batteries". In this episode, find out: --That there are 5 sub-categories of rest: sleep, hormones, meditation, internal exercises, and sex. --How delusions, depression, and dropping immune system are all problems associated with lack of sleep...

We're continuing our series on The 8 Pillars Of Perfect Health. This week, Dr. Prather explains how exercise "covers a world of sins". In this episode, we talk about: --The 5 different categories of exercise and how each one benefits our health. And how much exercise we SHOULD be getting. (Do you measure up?) --How exercise brings about homeostasis (balance) to the body: better flow of energy, gre...

We're continuing our series on The 8 Pillars Of Perfect Health. This week, we focus on the importance of nutrition and the need for proper supplementation. In this episode, learn:  --Why the food we eat is not as nutritional as it used to be and how that is connected with our soil. And the shocking percentage difference in nutritional value between organic and non-organic foods. --Why Dr. Prather...

We're continuing our series on The 8 Pillars Of Perfect Health. This week, we focus on the impact of water on your health. In this episode, discover:  --That we are mainly water (70% at birth) and that it's best to keep our water level at 60% of our body.   --The consequences of drinking TOO MUCH water and why it "makes you a little crazy" before it shuts down the kidneys and the heart.   --The co...

We're continuing our series on The 8 Pillars Of Perfect Health. Xenobiotics are "strangers to the body" and are anything that take our bodies away from homeostasis. In this episode, find out: --How Pathogens, Viral Infections, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections, Parasites, Toxins, Heavy Metals (like Arsenic, Lead, and Mercury), and Allergens are all considered Xenobiotics. --Why one person's...

If you were perfectly oxygenated, you would look like you were 21 for the rest of your life. If you want to look young, live long, and be healthy, then breathe deep! In this episode, we'll talk about: --How deeply you breathe is a key indicator of your biological (not chronological) age and is a more important indicator of a person's longevity than even genetics or any other lifestyle habit. --The...

In Dr. Prather's "8 Pillars of Perfect Health", Energy Flow is #1. This week, we continue our discussion began last week on Energy Flow since it is the most important pillar.  In this episode, you'll learn:--How Energy Flow in the body (or the body's electrical system) can be measured, evaluated, and monitored. --The 5 categories of Energy Pathways: Nervous System, Cerebrospinal Fluid (TMJ, Headac...

In Dr. Prather's 8 Pillars of Perfect Health, Energy Flow is considered the most important and the quickest way to impact someone's health. In this episode, find out: --Why Dr. Prather says that the energy flow of the body has "the biggest impact" on someone's health and well-being. And why it is his "favorite" of the 8 pillars. --How all pain in the body is a result of a blockage in one of the bo...

We kick off 2016 with a series on The 8 Pillars of Perfect Health.  this week, we give an overview of all 8.  in future weeks, each pillar will have its own show.  You'll discover: --How Dr. Prather's battle with Graves' Disease as a teenager influenced the development of this system. --The 5 systems of the body's energy flow, and why all pain is caused by a blockage of energy flow. --How proper o...

As you make New Year's resolutions for 2016, we bring you stories to inspire you if you have a goal of losing weight. In this episode, we talk about: --Why Dr. Prather doesn't just look for weight loss, but looks for homeostasis in your fat percentage and your overall health and well-being. --How Dr. Prather says they "don't allow people to gain their weight back" by helping patients maintain a li...

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...

Brain Core Neurofeedback helps bring brain waves into homeostasis (or balance) to improve a patient's health and well-being in a life-changing manner. In this episode, you'll discover: --How Insomnia can lead to Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Chronic Pain, and Fibromyalgia.  And how Brain Core Neurofeedback came to Indiana because it changed the life of one Mom's son. --Why Dr. Prather calls Brain Core N...

Massage therapy should not just be viewed a luxury to pamper you, but as a part of your overall health care. In this episode, find out: --How massage changes your hormones, circulation, muscles, lymphatic flow, heart rate, organs, and nervous system. --How massage helps with digestion and reducing swelling in your tummy. And how massage can even help with weight loss! --The change that happens in...