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.
Episodes
28 episodes
Frequency Medicine and How It Uplevels Healing
Ever wonder what happens when a physician rediscovers a century-old treatment list from 1922? Dr. Carol McMakin's journey with Frequency-Specific Microcurrent (FSM) began when she received frequencies written on scraps of typing paper—re...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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45:25
Long COVID and CIRS: When Inflammation Persists
In this episode, the conversation explores the connection between long COVID and CIRS, examining how treatment requires addressing foundational health factors rather than following rigid protocols. Dr. Kelly Halderman explains that these condit...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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42:09
The Nervous System's Impact on the Healing Journey
The role of the nervous system in chronic illness is often overlooked, yet it may be the crucial missing piece in many healing journeys. When our body remains in a defensive state, it creates an environment that can resist even the most promisi...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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43:37
Botanical Allies: Fighting Long COVID and Inflammation
While pharmaceuticals are traditionally the "go-to" solution, vulnerary herbs offer often overlooked power as effective natural allies against long COVID, inflammation, and cellular repair challenges.In this episode, Dr. Jill ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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28:49
Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness: Treatment Approaches
One of the most challenging aspects of chronic illness is the persistent pain that can accompany it, pain that often doesn't fit neatly into traditional medical categories or respond to standard treatments. In this episod...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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44:53
Chronic Illness Trifecta: COVID, Mold Exposure & Herpesviruses
Recent research has shown a connection between three significant health challenges: COVID, mold exposure, and herpesvirus reactivation. This interaction may help explain why some individuals experience more severe or prolonged symptoms, particu...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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30:36
Where to Start? Mold Testing & Remediation
Mold contamination in homes is often an invisible threat that can significantly impact health, particularly for those with chronic illness. Hidden within walls, under sinks, or in crawl spaces, toxic mold can trigger a range of symptoms,...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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49:12
Politics of Medicine: COVID and Medical Innovations
In this episode, Dr. Gordon sits down with Dr. Pierre Kory to explore the challenging landscape of medical innovation and resistance to new ideas. Their conversation delves into the historical pattern of how revolutionary medical concept...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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46:04
Protecting Your Gut Health in a Toxic World
In a world where chronic gut conditions are reaching epidemic proportions, the culprits often lurk in our everyday environment. The rising rates of SIBO, ulcerative colitis, IBD, and other digestive disorders appear to be more closely tied to o...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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48:13
The Morgellons and Lyme Relationship
Despite decades of reported cases, very little is known about Morgellons disease, making it one of modern medicine's most enigmatic conditions. The medical literature remains sparse, and many healthcare providers still need to familiarize...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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48:14
Long COVID: Neurological Health Crisis
Recent studies reveal one in five COVID survivors face long-term effects, with some research suggesting rates as high as 50% of those infected experience lingering symptoms. These statistics underscore an emerging health crisis that threatens t...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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45:35
The Connection Between Oral Health and Disease
Oral health plays a crucial role in overall systemic health, yet this connection is often underappreciated. Recent research has revealed significant links between oral conditions and various chronic diseases, brain health, cardiovascular diseas...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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46:02
The Latest Research on Long COVID
This episode explores the latest research in the complex world of Long COVID and its intersection with chronic illness. Our guest, Gez Medinger, an investigative science journalist specializing in Long COVID, sits down with Dr. Eric Gordon to d...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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58:11
Pathogens, Toxins, and Their Link to Encephalopathy
Encephalopathy, a silent disruptor of brain function often triggered by unseen forces in our environment, affects individuals across the lifespan, from children to teenagers and seniors. Dr. Nafysa Parpia sits down with p...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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57:33
When Symptoms Are Driven By Structure: Craniocervical Instability Explained
With decades of experience in treating complex chronic illnesses, Dr. Eric Gordon has identified Craniocervical Instability (CCI) as a crucial, yet often overlooked, factor in persistent health challenges. This structural issue, involving the j...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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24:14
Long COVID's Neurological Footprint: Chiropractic Neurology's Role in Treatment
As the medical community struggles to address the complex and persistent neurological effects of Long COVID, innovative approaches to healing are desperately needed. Dr. Nafysa Parpia has successfully incorporated chiropractic neurology into he...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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35:34
The Science of Sound And How It Impacts Our Physical Health
Sound is a fundamental force in our world, capable of evoking powerful emotions and physiological responses. From the cry of a baby to the soothing melodies of our favorite songs, sound shapes our experiences in profound ways. While we've long ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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43:41
Toxic Transition: How Menopause Unleashes Hidden Heavy Metals
Why do some of us suddenly feel so sick, even when nothing seems to have changed? This question has left countless women puzzled and frustrated during perimenopause and post-menopause when they are hit with a wave of unexplained symptoms such a...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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30:04
Tailored Healing: Personalized Lyme Disease Treatment
At Gordon Medical Associates, we are deeply committed to the topic of Lyme disease treatment due to the prevalence of misinformation surrounding its management. Both acute and chronic Lyme disease are frequently treated inappropriately, which e...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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40:03
Chronic Fatigue, Long COVID, and the Mitochondrial Network
The connection between the mitochondrial network, chronic fatigue, and Long COVID is rooted in the critical role mitochondria play in cellular energy production. Chronic fatigue and Long COVID both often result from mitochondrial dysfunction, w...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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50:37
Hypercoagulation and Persistent Microclots in Long COVID
Hypercoagulation and persistent microclots represent another component to explore as we study complex chronic illness. Long COVID has brought this issue into the limelight and has intensified the research into this issue. &nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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34:35
Effects of Environmental Toxins on Brain Health
Environmental toxins wield a profound influence on brain health and the nervous system, affecting cognitive function, mood regulation, and neurological integrity. Various environmental factors, including pollution, heavy metals, pesticides, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:19
The Link Between Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Chronic Illness
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a complex immunological condition characterized by the abnormal activation of mast cells, which are crucial players in the body's allergic response. Often overlooked or misdiagnosed, MCAS can manifest in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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41:27
Is It Lyme, Mold, or Both?
Navigating the uncertainty of potential Lyme disease, mold exposure, or a combination of both can be a challenging and perplexing journey. Symptoms of these conditions often overlap, making it difficult to pinpoint the root cause. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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39:12
Silent Waves of Healing: Sleep & Your Glymphatic System
Unlocking the potential of the glymphatic system unveils a profound avenue for healing complex chronic illness and promotes cognitive vitality and neurological well-being. Operating primarily during sleep, the glymphatic system acts as the brai...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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41:36