The Voice of Health with Dr. Robert Prather

How to cut health care costs by 40%, while improving patient satisfaction and health. In this powerful episode, Dr. Prather shares the model for his office and the "seismic finding" of a major insurance company research project. Learn: --The solution for our nation's health care crisis in which we spend more money than anyone else, with "abysmal" results in the health of patients (especially in ar...

Attitude has a huge impact on our health and well-being. Dr. Prather includes it as one of his 8 Pillars of Perfect Health. In this episode, you'll discover: --The surprising studies that show most of what we see and hear is not based on reality, but is created in our brains. --How our attitude can change our physiology and even be reflected in our bloodwork. --The scientific studies that show how...

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, you'll find out: --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 protrude...

We live in a toxic world. 80-90% of people walking into Dr. Prather's office have a congested liver. In this episode, you'll learn: --How your breathing is the biggest indicator of how long you will live. --Why Dr. Prather promotes a GENTLE detox instead of the harsher detoxification programs most people use (which can cause unnecessary harm to the body). --The connection between the toxicity of y...

There are several dangerous viruses in the news lately. Dr. Prather tells you how to protect yourself and your family. In this episode, you'll discover: --The symptoms of Ebola and how Ebola attacks the walls of your cells. --What your chances are for getting Ebola, and why Dr. Prather says getting the flu is a greater risk for you. --How a healthy immune system will help boost your odds to fight...

160 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, which is an under-treated and poorly-treated condition. In this episode, find out: --About the major study about how chronic pain is treated that was like a "nuclear bomb" within the health care community. --How the medical community is poorly-trained when it comes to chronic pain. --The dangers of pain medications and the alarming increase in pain p...

In this episode, take a radio tour of Meridian Health Wellness. Learn... --How the Structure/Function health model differs from the Disease Care model (and how to properly integrate them). --The percentage of your health care that should be in the Structure/Function model and the percentage that should rely upon the Disease Care model. --The health care model that research has shown to increase th...

18.6 million people visit the doctor every year with knee problems--the most common musculoskeletal complaint. Knee problems can cause additional issues in the feet and lower back. In this episode, discover: --Why Dr. Prather has a high success rate in treating knee issues. --How knee misalignment is the fundamental issue of knee problems (even AFTER surgery). --Why your low back pain might be cau...

October is National Chiropractic Health Month. In this episode, find out: --The history and founding of chiropractic. --Why Dr. Prather describes Chiropractic as "healing from the inside out." --The change that occurred in our health care system and medical schools a century ago (and the political corruption that was behind it). --The relationship Henry Ford and Thomas Edison had with Chiropracfic...

Copper Toxicity is a common problem (20% of the population) that can have a huge effect on your hormones and nervous system. In this episode, you'll learn: --How Copper Toxicity can lead to depression, hormone imbalance, anorexia, fibroid tumors, immune system issues, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, PMS symptoms, headaches, osteoporosis, and scoliosis. --The relationship between Copper and Zinc in your body,...

In a world where people spend more time working on computers, there are increasing issues in wrist and elbow Repetitive Strain Injuries. In this episode, you'll discover: --Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's elbow), Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis elbow), Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. --How Carpal Tunnel is misdiagnosed 40% of the time--causing the surgery to fail--when the real probl...

Prescription pain addiction is a huge problem in the U.S. But there are safe, effective, non-drug pain relief options that get to the root cause of the pain. In this episode, you'll find out: --The health risks in using prescription drugs. --The story of the pancreatic cancer patient who had complete pain relief through acupuncture and completely phased out morphine. --The chiropractic adjustment...

Dr. Prather shares a weight loss program that helped him lose 24 pounds in 2 weeks. Obesity is considered the biggest health concern in America at this time. In this episode, you'll learn: --The Body Composition Analysis test to determine your fat percentage. And why Body Mass Index is not a good measure. --Why the French aren't as fat as Americans even though they consume more calories. --The HCG...

Imbalance of estrogen--in both women and men--is a common problem that affects 80% of all women and 40% of all men. The older you get, the more likely you are to have this imbalance. In this episode, you'll discover: --How our endocrine system (which produced our hormones) is the master system that tells the body what to do. --The health problems (for both sexes) that can develop when you have an...

6 million Americans suffer from Congestive Heart Failure, which is the #1 reason for hospitalization for those over 65. More people are coming down with Congestive Heart Failure than ever before, costing us $100 billion a year. In this episode, find out: --The causes and risk factors of Congestive Heart Failure. --Signs and symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure. --Why Dr, Prather considers Congesti...

The liver is the workhorse of the body, which supports every other organ and function of the body. You'll learn: --How the liver has 500 different chemical functions in the body (impacting your immune system, your blood pressure, your hormones, your digestive system, and type II diabetes). --Why a sick liver is a major reason for high cholesterol (and why cholesterol medicines can make your liver...

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About 10% of the population seeks medical help for depression. They are also more likely to be put on prescription medicarion, which can cause severe problems. Dr. Prather offers an alternative approach. In this episode, find out: --How depression can be kicked off by pharmaceuticals (including drugs for ADD/ADHD and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories). --If you have 5 of these symptoms for more th...

About 10% of the population seeks medical help for depression. They are also more likely to be put on prescription medicarion, which can cause severe problems. Dr. Prather offers an alternative approach. In this episode, find out: --How depression can be kicked off by pharmaceuticals (including drugs for ADD/ADHD and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories). --If you have 5 of these symptoms for more th...

You are almost as old as your spine is. 80% of us will be sidelined at some point in our lives because of back problems. It's the #2 reason for missed work. In this episode, you'll learn: --How to avoid unnecessary pain and unnecessary expense by maintaining your spinal health. --How the upper-cervical area of your spine impacts your entire nervous system. --How untreated spinal injuries can lead...

Hypertension is the #1 diagnosis that people receive when they go to the doctor. 90% of us will have a diagnosis of hypertension during our lives, including 1-in-4 middle-aged adults. You'll discover: --The damage hypertension causes to our cardiovascular health. --Why it's important to understand the underlying cause of hypertension. (And why prescription medications do NOT change the outcome of...

Hypertension is the #1 diagnosis that people receive when they go to the doctor. 90% of us will have a diagnosis of hypertension during our lives, including 1-in-4 middle-aged adults. You'll discover: --The damage hypertension causes to our cardiovascular health. --Why it's important to understand the underlying cause of hypertension. (And why prescription medications do NOT change the outcome of...

The nutritional value of our food today is not as high as the food of previous generations. Therefore, we need supplementation for good health. In this episode, find out: --The connection between longevity and the nutritional value of our caloric intake. --Why we overeat on foods that have less nutritional value. --The different kinds of supplements (concentrated foods, synthetic vitamins, mineral...

The nutritional value of our food today is not as high as the food of previous generations. Therefore, we need supplementation for good health. In this episode, find out: --The connection between longevity and the nutritional value of our caloric intake. --Why we overeat on foods that have less nutritional value. --The different kinds of supplements (concentrated foods, synthetic vitamins, mineral...

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...