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 cardiac care that is more than just stents and statins. —The unique diagnostic tests Dr. Prather ord...
Jul 19, 2025•55 min
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. —The reason that Black Americans are more prone to High Blood Pressure, affecting over 70% of all Black S...
Jul 12, 2025•55 min
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 same as the optimal values for your health. And why Dr. Prather has to re-teach doctors and nurses ho...
Jul 05, 2025•55 min
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 health. —How improper exercise can actually lead to less exercise due to injuries. —Why strength training ...
Jun 28, 2025•55 min
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 and how the Ancient Greek doctors used to diagnose it. —How Dr. Prather finds "there are more people w...
Jun 21, 2025•55 min
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 Cardiovascular Disease. (And why everyone reading this probably does not measure up!) —The story of how ECP Thera...
Jun 14, 2025•55 min
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 Hypertrophy (BPH) condition that creates an enlargement of the Prostate and is caused by Estrogen dominanc...
Jun 07, 2025•54 min
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 sign of a more advanced case. —How pharmaceutical companies make a ton of money off of drugs for GERD,...
May 31, 2025•55 min
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 does not work as it should. —Why Dr. Prather believes there is an actual increase in ADHD, not just more...
May 24, 2025•55 min
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 in the nervous system. And the "transformative change in people's mental health" when you "get the min...
May 17, 2025•54 min
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. —Why it is so important to distinguish between a cold or allergy for proper treatment. And how allergy s...
May 10, 2025•54 min
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 trend which has continued. —Why the proper balance is 80% of our time should be in the Parasympathetic ...
May 03, 2025•55 min
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 imbalance can even impact your sleep and can cause insomnia. —The reason women have far more complex hormones t...
Apr 26, 2025•55 min
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 cattle and why Native Americans were so badly impacted by the Measles. And why breastfeeding is so impor...
Apr 19, 2025•55 min
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 because it was associated with Buddhism. —Why Homeopathy has no religious or spiritual connotations, but ...
Apr 12, 2025•55 min
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 getting your Glutathione level up is one of the most important things you can do for preventing Parkins...
Apr 05, 2025•55 min
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 five years later if they had not had surgery at all. —The surprising numbers of deaths from anesthesi...
Mar 29, 2025•55 min
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 biological age and helps you to preserve your youth. —Why Dr. Prather says that flexibility is a key ...
Mar 22, 2025•55 min
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 way. —Why Dr. Prather says his patients will first feel an increase in their energy level before they f...
Mar 15, 2025•55 min
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 well as the most difficult adjustment to make. —That the top vertebrae (also known as the Atlas) wei...
Mar 08, 2025•55 min
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 someone sicker. And how this is what happens with Antibiotics, which suppress symptoms, but will weaken yo...
Mar 01, 2025•55 min
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 marathon training in just SEVEN WEEKS. —The reason why Dr. Prather calls ECP Therapy the only hope for conge...
Feb 22, 2025•55 min
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 are based on. And the natural solutions that increase Nitric Oxide without the side effects of the ...
Feb 15, 2025•55 min
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 astonishing statistics about declining Testosterone levels in military men since World War II. (And how these ...
Feb 08, 2025•54 min
In light of the debate in Washington, D.C. this week over the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to President Trump's Cabinet, we focus on what changes are needed in our national health care policies. In this episode, we'll talk about: —How Dr. Prather was inspired to pursue his career after being told as a teenager that he wouldn't live past the age of 35. —Why the health of our children is worse than it has ever been with over half of all children having a chronic illness. And the long-ter...
Feb 01, 2025•53 min
This week, we preview our upcoming free Holistic Integration educational seminar happening this Wednesday, January 29th at 6 p.m. In this episode, you'll learn: —How 80% of your immune system is in the gut and your gut health is one of the biggest indicators of how healthy you're going to be. —Why Dr. Prather says that there is more "non-you than you in your body" when you are talking about the number of cells in the body and your gut flora. —The importance of an annual blood test, hair analysis...
Jan 25, 2025•54 min
Dr. Prather says that, "if you really want to lose weight properly and in a healthy way, you have to deal with the Endocrine System and Hormones—otherwise, it's just a waste of time." In this episode, you'll discover: —Why the body first tries to burn muscle instead of fat when someone starts to lose weight. —How Estrogen-dominance (in both men and women) will cause you to put on fat. And how fat is a hormone producer itself. —The role of the Thyroid in controlling your metabolism. And how Iodin...
Jan 18, 2025•55 min
This week, we're joined by Robin, our Holistic Integration Nutritionist, to talk about the dangers of Ozempic-style drugs and how they can harm patients long-term. In this episode, find out: —How Ozempic-style drugs work by trying to imitate the GLP-1 hormone the body produces naturally. And why these drugs don't work as well as the actual GLP-1 hormone because they are not the exact hormone, but something called "an agonist" which can produce the OPPOSITE effect intended. —Why Fiber has been co...
Jan 11, 2025•55 min
A1C is an important indicator of your blood glucose levels that is a more accurate picture of your blood sugar than just the glucose test itself. And Dr. Prather shares how you can improve those numbers naturally and without prescription drugs through Structure-Function Care. In this episode, we talk about: —What numbers you want to see in your A1C levels. And which ranges indicate pre-diabetes or diabetes. —How the body is affected by higher A1C levels, including: nerve damage, neuropathy, blin...
Jan 04, 2025•55 min
Dr. Prather uses The 8 Pillars Of Perfect Health to evaluate the health of his patients. How does your health rate? In this episode, we talk about: --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 oxygenation in the cells prevents cancer, and why anemia IS a big deal (in spite of what some doctors say). --What Xenobiotics are and...
Dec 28, 2024•55 min
