Gordon Medical Forum
Drs Gordon and Parpia have a unique and proven approach to healing chronic conditions with over 50 years of clinical experience combined; they created the Gordon Medical Forum Podcast to introduce some of the most overlooked and important factors for overcoming chronic illness.
Eric Gordon, MD, is the Medical Director of Gordon Medical Associates, and Nafysa Parpia, ND, is the Director of Naturopathic Medicine. Gordon Medical Associates is the premier tick-borne illness, Lyme disease, and environmentally acquired illness clinic on the West Coast. To learn more about the team at Gordon Medical Associates, go to gordonmedical.com.
Gordon Medical Forum
Neurological Complications of Parasites in Chronic Illness
Toxoplasma gondii is one of the most common yet overlooked parasites affecting human health, with potential links to chronic illness and neuropsychiatric symptoms that often go undiagnosed. In this episode, Dr. Eric Gordon sits down with Dr. Eboni Cornish to explore the far-reaching effects of this elusive organism and why so many cases slip through the cracks.
Episode Highlights:
- Neurological and psychiatric changes associated with parasites
- Toxoplasmosis gondii and its impact on chronic illness
- Comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment
Listen in to learn more :
(00:00): Parasites often get missed in neurology + psych cases
(04:45): Why U.S. patients may be more vulnerable to parasites
(09:30): Practical screening clues + common parasites to consider
(14:40): Toxoplasmosis and severe psychiatric/neurologic presentations
(22:10): Brain imaging patterns that can guide treatment strategy
About Eboni Cornish, MD
Dr. Eboni Cornish, a highly regarded physician, provides integrative medicine services to a diverse global patient community. Currently serving as the Functional Medicine Director of the Amen Clinic East Coast Division, she specializes in autoimmune diseases, Lyme disease, Morgellons disease, environmental toxicity, gut imbalances, neurology, and various other chronic conditions.
Learn more about Dr. Cornish: https://amenclinics.com/
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** This information is not to be taken as medical advice. Always consult your practitioner before making any changes to your treatment.