The Voice of Health with Dr. Robert Prather

Decompression Therapy is a treatment for protruding or bulging discs in the back or neck, often a non-invasive alternative to surgery. In this episode, we talk about: --How it treats protruding discs that cause sciatica. --How disc degeneration can be healed, as well as an unloading of the joints (such as a facet problem). --Why Dr. Prather says surgery ISN'T necessary with a bulging or protruded...

One of the specialties of The Prather Pratice, as they are able to help people find relief after they have lost hope. In this episode, you'll learn:   --How approximately 20% of people have chronic headaches (meaning more than 15 days in a month with a headache). And the shocking majority of chronic headache sufferers that have given up on seeking medical help because they have found no relief. --...

Dr. Prather uses short-wave Diathermy to increase circulation and lymphatic flow. It's best described as a large-coiled magnet. In this episode, discover: --How Diathermy was used as a treatment for pneumonia prior to antibiotics being developed. And how it's still an effective alternative to antibiotics or can help to make antibiotic treatment more effective. --The "amazing healing properties" Di...

The average American eats 75 pounds of sugar each year when we should consume only 25 to 30 pounds per year. In this episode, find out: --Why sugar itself is not a bad thing, but what we've done with it is. --How the amount of fiber versus sugar in our diets has changed over the years. --How sugar affects children differently than adults, as sugar actually changes a child's brain chemistry similar...

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...

This is the 120th anniversary of Chiropractic care, and half of all American adults have been to a Chiropractor. In this episode, you'll learn: --The results of the first annual poll on Chiropractic from Gallup, which show the highest satisfaction rate of any health care professional among those who have actually had Chiropractic care. --How Chiropractors have the lowest malpractice insurance rate...

About 25% of men in every age group have low testosterone. Testosterone levels are tied to your motivation in life, along with your overall health and vitality. In this episode, you'll discover: --How low testosterone in WOMEN can cause problems as well. --The symptoms of low Testosterone (low libido, erectile dysfunction, decreased cognitive abilities, fatigue, loss of muscle, weight gain, irrita...

80% of us will have TMJ in our lives, often being unaware that is the cause of our health issues. In this episode, find out: --How TMJ is one of the joints that gives feedback to the brain about where the body is, giving it a global effect on the body. And how your jaw actually contains a disc. --The surprising emotional effect of the jaw due to a nerve that goes directly to the brain's emotional...

There is a new model for primary care focused on Structure/Function Health Care instead of Disease Care. In this episode, we talk about: --How the Structure/Function Health Care model contrasts with the Disease care model. And why Dr. Prather says, "Disease Care is symptoms; Structure/Function Care is the cause." --How the Structure/Function model offered a 40% cost savings over 5 years (which rai...

They cause 1 million ER visits per year. 10% of all men and 3% of all women suffer from kidney stones. In this episode, you'll find out: --The cause of kidney stones, including the role of dehydration, obesity, fiber in diet, and what kind of salt you use. Plus, how Cancer survivors and Osteoporosis patients are more likely to get them. --The Body Composition Analysis that determines the water con...

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...

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...

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 issu...

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...

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...

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...

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...

An estimated 10 million Americans suffer from "the invisible disease" that has been misunderstood by doctors. In this episode, you'll learn: --Why Dr. Prather considers it to be an autoimmune disease of the lymph system, and how the lymphatic system ("the sewage system of the body") works. --The common misdiagnosis between Fibromyalgia and Myofascitiis. (Distinguishing between lymph system and the...

Auriculotherapy is a safe treatment that uses micro-current electrical stimulation on the ear to make changes throughout the body. In this episode, learn: --Why Dr. Prather calls Auriculotherapy "one of the most powerful therapies we do". --How Auriculotherapy "rewires the central computer (the brain)” using the ear as the conduit to your brain. --Why it is called "the most proven therapy in the e...

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...

5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's Disease, with an estimate of 14 million diagnosed by 2050. In this episode, you'll discover: --How 90% of Alzheimer's cases are age-related, while the remaining 10% of early onset cases are caused by a genetic issue. --The role of free radicals, fatty acids, lowered oxygenation, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, inflammation, head trauma,...

The GI Effects Stool Kit is a recommended annual test to determine the health of your gut--where 80% of your immune system is found. In this episode, you'll learn: --The huge leap forward through the biogenome project that reveals more about what's going on in our health. --Why you have more "other" cells in our bodies than cells with your own DNA. And how those cells are essential to our health a...

The most powerful pain killers ever invented have created the worst addiction crisis in American history. In this episode, you'll find out: --How opiates block our body's own pain-killer mechanism and takes away a person's ability to feel pleasure. Plus, the situations in which opiates should (and should not) be used. --The impact of marketing from pharmaceutical companies on the amount of prescri...

We're joined this week by Art Adams who brings his counseling skills to The Prather Practice". In this episode, you'll discover: --That unhealthy additions can include tobacco, alcohol, drugs, pornography, sex, relationships, or food (includes over-eating and under-eating such as bulimia and anorexia). --How lifestyle develops. Do we learn behaviors by imitation or by genetic tendencies? --The A.N...

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...