The Voice of Health with Dr. Robert Prather

Indianapolis is one of the hotbeds of Histoplasmosis, which is often misdiagnosed and can lead to other health issues throughout the body.  In this episode, you'll learn: —What Histoplasmosis is and the symptoms of it, which "seems like the flu when you get it".  And how "a lot of doctors aren't even aware of it". —The story of how Dr. Prather's own father suffered from COPD as a result of an unde...

This week, Dr. Prather gives a preview of his upcoming free seminar about the Holistic Heart program at Holistic Integration.  In this episode, we talk about: —The philosophy behind Holistic Heart and how it integrates Structure-Function Care and the medical model for the best patient outcomes. —How our Holistic Heart program is designed to give our patients safe, non-invasive, and medically-sound...

Hypertension is a "silent killer", impacting 37% of all adults and over 50% of Senior Citizens—often presenting no symptoms while causing damage to the body.  In this episode, you'll find out: —The 5 levels of Hypertension and why Diastolic is "the most important number" in your blood pressure measurement.  And how Dr. Prather finds that 70% of all high blood pressure is caused by the Kidneys. —Th...

Dr. Prather recommends that everyone have three very affordable lab tests every year that will reveal the state of your health.  In this episode, you'll discover: —How anything that could go wrong with you shows up in The Prather Profile, an inexpensive, nationally-recognized blood profile that covers all the major systems in your body.  —That the reference ranges listed on a lab tests are NOT the...

Dr. Prather always says that "exercise cures a world of ills".  This week, we're joined by the Prathers' own personal trainer Stephen Boone of The Movement Lab to talk about strength training.  in this episode, you'll learn: —Why Dr. Prather includes exercise as one of his "8 Pillars Of Perfect Health". —The 5 different types of exercise.  And why we need to incorporate all of them for optimal hea...

Diabetes is the fastest-growing disease in America.  This week, Dr. Prather gives a preview of his upcoming free seminar, "Diabetes Decoded:  A Holistic Look At Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes", happening this Wednesday, June 25th at 6:30 p.m.  in this episode, we talk about: —Why Diabetes is a growing problem. And why this issue is unique to America. —The (really gross!) story behind the name Diabetes...

This week, Dr. Prather talks about how Aerobic Exercise and External CounterPulsation (ECP) Therapy are treatments that benefit every patient and all types of Cardiovascular Disease.  In this episode, you'll find out: —Why Dr. Prather calls ECP Therapy and Aerobic Exercise "the panacea for Cardiovascular Disease". —The amount of Aerobic Exercise each person needs to prevent or reverse Cardiovascul...

Keeping the Prostate healthy is important as men age.  Prostate Cancer is the #1 Cancer in Men, which includes "almost all men over the age of 80".  In this episode, you'll discover: —How keeping your Testosterone levels up can help prevent Prostate Cancer.  And why Dr. Prather believes men don't "completely function well" outside of Prostate numbers in the 800-900 range. —The Benign Prostatic Hyp...

30% of all Americans have GERD at some point in their lives.  GERD is often described as heartburn or acid reflux.  In this episode, you'll learn: —How women are more likely to get GERD than men. And the causes of GERD, including a hiatal hernia and gallbladder disease. —The damage GERD can do to the larynx, vocal cords, and esophagus. —Why getting GERD at night is even a greater problem and is a...

7 million children have been diagnosed with ADHD, with over half of those children taking prescription medications.  But Dr. Prather says that the Structure-Function approach gets to the actual root cause of the symptoms instead of just masking the symptoms with prescriptions.  In this episode, we talk about: —How ADHD is caused by a neurotransmitter abnormality that's going on, where the brain do...

Hair Analysis is the basis of Dr. Prather's evaluation of a patient's mental health issues, because it is the best way to measure their body's mineral levels and heavy metal toxicities.  In fact, Dr. Prather says that, if he can get a Hair Analysis on a patient, "probably 95% of the mental health issues go away".  In this episode, find out: —Why the hair reflects what is going on in the brain and...

This week, Dr. Prather talks about how to diagnose allergies and colds, and how natural solutions are more effective than drugs in treating them.  In this episode, you'll discover: —The difference between allergy and cold symptoms. —How trees are actually the biggest problems for those dealing with Spring allergies right now.  And which allergies are most connected with each season of the year. —W...

This week, Dr. Prather talks about the importance of the Autonomic Nervous System to our health and how to achieve a proper balance between the Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Nervous Systems.   In this episode, you'll learn: —How Dr. Prather only finds about 10-15% of patients have a properly-balanced Autonomic Nervous System.  And how "basically 100% of patients" were imbalanced during COVID, a...

Dr. Prather previews his upcoming free Holistic Integration educational seminar this Wednesday, April 30th at 6 p.m.  In this episode, we talk about: —The first two things in our body that Dr. Prather always says you need to get fixed if you want to get healthy.    —How your hormones determine your weight, your mood, your overall health and well-being, and how well you age.  And how hormone imbala...

Dr. Prather looked forward to doing this show to bring clarity to recent media coverage and to also talk about natural solutions for the Measles.  In this episode, you'll find out: —How Measles is "the most contagious infection out there". —The "Three C's" of Measles symptoms.  And why Lisa questions Dr. Prather’s spelling skills after hearing this list! —The historical connection of Measles to ca...

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 Holistic Integration and the perceived definition of Alternative Medicine. —How Dr. Prather answered one woman whose pastor told her not to do Acupuncture treatments beca...

Parkinson's Disease is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world. While there is no cure, there is hope for patients to help relive the symptoms of this disease.  In this episode, you'll learn: —How constipation can be an early symptom indicating Parkinson's Disease. And the involuntary "pill rolling" motion that is usually the very first sign of Parkinson's. —Why Dr. Prather says ge...

Death and complications are real risks from surgery, so a non-invasive alternative should always be explored first.  In this episode, we talk about: —That you have a 30% chance of getting a neck or low back surgery if you go to a surgeon first. If you first see a Chiropractor for the same injury, only 2% of patients end up in surgery. —How those who have neck surgery would have had better results...

This week, we give a preview of our upcoming free Holistic Integration Peak Performance Workshop that will be held this Wednesday, March 26th at 6 p.m.  And we're joined by our special guest, Dr. Matt Goldman, one of the developers of the ProPerformance 360 technology benefiting patients at Holistic Integration.  In this episode, you'll find out: —How improving your balance takes years off of your...

20% of all adults suffer from chronic pain, while up to 80% will experience acute pain from injury or surgery.   $600 billion is spent annually in health care costs and loss of productivity due to pain.  In this episode, you'll discover: —Dr. Prather's theory that pain comes from a blockage of energy in one or more of The 5 Pathways Of Pain.  And how each pathway needs to be treated in a different...

Most have never heard of this gentle adjustment of the top vertebrae, but Dr. Prather calls it "the most important thing you can do for your health". And 4-out-of-5 people need it. In this episode, you'll learn: —How Dr. Prather is the only board-certified Atlas Orthogonist in the state of Indiana. And why the top chiropractors say the Atlas is the most important adjustment to make in the body as...

In the midst of a record year for the flu, Dr. Prather explains why you should first think of seeing a Structure-Function Health Care doctor when you get sick.  In this episode, we talk about: —Why Dr. Prather says that Structure-Function Care offers "so many more options" for someone who is sick compared to Disease Care. —How Disease Care can make the symptoms go away, but can actually make someo...

This week, we preview our upcoming Holistic Heart seminar by talking about External CounterPulsation (ECP) Therapy, which is a safe, non-invasive solution for heart disease.  In this episode, you'll find out: —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 maratho...

After beginning our discussion on Erectile Dysfunction last week, Dr. Prather talks about the effective and natural treatments for Erectile Dysfunction that get to the root cause of the problem. In this episode, you'll discover: —Why men should be able to be sexually virile up until their 80's if they are healthy. —The importance of Nitric Oxide for male virility, which pharmaceuticals like Viagra...

Erectile Dysfunction affects 20-30 million American men and is likely under-reported. But 85% of cases are due to underlying health issues like Cardiovascular Disease. In this episode, you'll learn: —The difference between Male Impotence and Erectile Dysfunction. —How pharmaceuticals (like anti-Cholesterol medicines, Beta Blockers, and anti-depressants) are big contributors to E.D. —The astonishin...