Gordon Medical Forum

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• Resetting Nervous System Patterns with Neural Therapy 17.06.2026 32p

  The body doesn't forget. Every surgery, injury, infection, and chronic stressor leaves a mark on the nervous system, and for many patients with complex chronic illness, it's those accumulated imprints that are keeping them sick. Dr. Eric Gordon sits down with Dr. Alex Egerter, a DO who specializes in neural therapy and regenerative medicine, to explore how targeted injections of procaine can interrupt these deeply embedded nervous system patterns and open the door to healing that othe...
• Plasmapheresis (TPE): What It Is, Who It Helps, and What's Being Missed 03.06.2026 45p

  Plasmapheresis is having a moment, from hospital neurology wards to biohacker clinics to celebrity wellness trends. But what is it actually doing, and who does it really help? Dr. Eric Gordon joins Dr. Nafysa Parpia for a deep dive into one of the most talked-about therapies in complex chronic illness and longevity medicine. They discuss how TPE differs from EBOO, IVIG, and inuspheresis and make clear that it is not a standalone cure. In the right person, at the right time, with the rig...
• What We’ve Missed About the Vagus Nerve 20.05.2026 45p

  The vagus nerve may be one of the most talked-about topics in integrative health, but most of what's being said barely scratches the surface. In this episode, Dr. Eric Gordon sits down with Dr. Navaz Habib to discuss what’s happening inside this nerve and why getting it right matters deeply for anyone navigating chronic illness. The conversation moves well beyond "rest and digest," revealing the vagus nerve as the body's primary communication highway between the brain and the immu...
• The Septet Model for ME/CFS and Long COVID 06.05.2026 47p

  ME/CFS and Long COVID don't fit the medical model of one problem, one organ, one treatment and that's exactly why so many patients stay sick. Dr. David Kaufman joins Dr. Eric Gordon to make the case that these illnesses are better understood as seven overlapping, constantly interacting pathologies: connective tissue disorders (hEDS), POTS/dysautonomia, gut dysmotility and SIBO, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), autoimmunity, chronic and reactivated infections, and cranial cervical instabi...
• Understanding Bioregulators: Epigenetic Switches for Healing and Recovery 22.04.2026 53p

  Bioregulators are short-chain peptides preserved across all life forms that restore proper genetic expression and cellular rejuvenation. Dr. Nafysa Parpia sits down with Nathalie Niddam to discuss bioregulators, which were developed in the Soviet Union to preserve physiological function and resilience in aging populations and high-stress occupations. This includes military personnel, submariners, Arctic workers, and astronauts, by supporting organ-specific repair and adaptive capacity u...
• How Trauma Sets the Stage for Chronic Illness 08.04.2026 49p

  The central nervous system plays a crucial role in controlling the body and setting the stage for chronic illness development, with trauma being a key factor in illness persistence. Dr. Eric Gordon sits down with Dr. Aimie Apigian to discuss how trauma is not just the event itself but the five physiological steps that create lasting changes in the nervous system and cellular biology. Dr. Apigian explains how the body transitions from startle response through stress physiology into traum...
• Why Breathing Patterns Matter for Chronic Illness 25.03.2026 56p

  Breathing is the most fundamental thing we do, yet dysfunctional patterns like mouth breathing, shallow chest breathing, and breath holding can drive dysautonomia, POTS, and impaired tissue oxygenation in chronically ill patients. In this episode, Dr. Eric Gordon sits down with Michael Roesslein to discuss how the way we breathe constantly signals either safety or danger to the nervous system, why low CO2 tolerance keeps oxygen locked in the blood rather than delivered to tissues, and h...
• Therapeutic Potential of Ozone Therapy 11.03.2026 46p

  Ozone therapy has been used for 130 years but remains largely unknown in mainstream American medicine despite extensive safety data and published research. Dr. Eric Gordon sits down with Dr. Frank Shallenberger, who has practiced ozone therapy for 40 years and leads the American Academy of Ozone Therapy, to discuss how ozone works by donating electrons to cells, regenerating NAD from NADH, and stimulating mitochondrial function and endothelial healing. Dr. Shallenberger shares clinical ...
• How Unhealthy Family Dynamics Drive Complex Chronic Illness 25.02.2026 36p

  Family constellation therapy traces its roots to ancient African Zulu healing practices, yet it remains one of the most powerful and least understood approaches in healing, uncovering the hidden emotional and ancestral dynamics that can drive complex, chronic illness. From the scapegoat who carries the family's pain in their body to the empath whose thin psychic boundaries mirror their biological vulnerability to infections and toxins, the connections between unresolved family trauma and pers...
• Traumatic Brain Injury and Neuroinflammation Recovery Strategies 11.02.2026 1ó 4p

  Traumatic brain injury doesn't require being knocked unconscious or obvious head trauma. Dr. Eric Gordon sits down with Dr. Mark Gordon to discuss how mild whiplash, blast exposure, or repetitive impacts trigger cellular mechanotransduction, initiating neuroinflammation that suppresses the hypothalamus and disrupts hormone production throughout the body. They discuss why biological resiliency determines who develops severe symptoms from minor trauma, how inflammation blocks neurotransmi...
• How Structure and Lymph Flow Influence Chronic Fatigue (ME/CFS) 28.01.2026 1ó 2p

  Chronic fatigue patients often focus on infections and toxins while missing a critical piece of the puzzle: structural dysfunction and lymphatic drainage. Dr. Eric Gordon sits down with Dr. Raymond Perrin, the osteopath whose groundbreaking research in the early 1990s revealed how thoracic spine dysfunction and impaired neurolymphatic flow drive neuroinflammation in ME/CFS. Dr. Perrin explains why treating the sympathetic nervous system through spinal manipulation and cranial work can r...
• Restoring Nervous System Function in Treatment-Resistant Chronic Illness 14.01.2026 40p

  Chronic illness often traps people in a cycle where treatments stop working, and the body can reject everything, even gentle remedies. Dr. Eric Gordon sits down with Dr. Cathleen King, who spent over a decade housebound with Lyme, mold illness, and multiple chemical sensitivities before discovering that nervous system work was the missing piece in her recovery. They discuss why addressing the Cell Danger Response and vagus nerve dysfunction comes first, before protocols and treatments can act...
• Galectin-3 Microenvironments: The Hidden Driver of Chronic Inflammation 31.12.2025 31p

  Galectin-3 is emerging as a key driver of chronic inflammation, yet most people have never heard of it. This protein creates inflammatory microenvironments that trap immune cells, disrupt circulation, promote fibrosis, and accelerate disease progression throughout the body. In this episode, Dr. Eric Gordon speaks with Ruby Tischoff about how elevated Galectin-3 contributes to neurodegeneration, cardiovascular dysfunction, and systemic immune dysregulation, and what can be done about it....
• Neurological Complications of Parasites in Chronic Illness 17.12.2025 1ó

  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 parasitesToxoplasmosis gondii and its impact on chronic illn...
• Indigenous Plant Medicine Meets Western Practice 19.11.2025 34p

  Sacred plant medicine is moving from indigenous traditions into Western healing practices, but the gap between these two approaches raises important questions. Jason Prall and Dr. Nafysa Parpia dig into what's being lost in translation, the training, cultural context, and respect for traditions that have guided safe and effective use of these medicines for generations. They discuss practical concerns about who should be working with these plants, why intention and preparation matter, and wh...
• Five Years In: The Latest on Long COVID Research and Recovery 05.11.2025 55p

  Dr. Eric Gordon and investigative science journalist Gez Medinger return for a five-year update on the evolving science of Long COVID. Together, they explore what has changed, what still challenges researchers, and where new hope is emerging for those living with post-viral illness. Their conversation examines the latest findings on immune and metabolic disruption, why many clinical trials have yielded disappointing results, and what current data reveal about viral persistence, mitochondrial ...
• Peptides, Bioregulators, and MCAS in Sensitive Patients 22.10.2025 46p

  Dr. Nafysa Parpia joins Dr. Eric Gordon to explore how peptides and bioregulators are transforming the treatment of chronic illnesses, particularly for patients with mast cell activation syndrome and complex inflammatory conditions. They discuss the evolution of peptide therapy, the role of bioregulators in cellular healing, and emphasize the critical importance of personalized dosing, addressing underlying inflammation, and understanding the body's compensatory mechanisms before introd...
• Chronic Fatigue (ME/CFS), Blood Volume, & Excessive Thirst 08.10.2025 41p

  Patrick Ussher developed ME/CFS after recovering from POTS and fibromyalgia. When his condition worsened, he was drinking six to eight liters of water daily while feeling like he was "drying up inside." Doctors dismissed his excessive thirst as psychological, but Patrick refused to accept this diagnosis and began his own research journey, leading to groundbreaking insights about blood volume and ME/CFS. In the latest episode of the Gordon Medical Forum podcast, Dr. Eric Gordon talks wit...
• Children, Gut Health, and Long COVID 24.09.2025 43p

  In recent years, families have found themselves navigating a new landscape of children’s health. What used to be a simple virus can leave lasting effects, such as fatigue, brain fog, or mood changes, long after the fever has subsided. Parents are noticing subtle yet troubling shifts in behavior and cognition, while clinicians are uncovering deeper roots, including disruptions in the gut microbiome, hormonal changes during growth, the hidden burden of environmental toxins, and even mitochondri...
• Mast Cells, Mold, & Long COVID: Unlocking Hidden Pathways to Recovery 10.09.2025 42p

  Here's the scenario: you've been struggling with Long COVID symptoms for months, experiencing brain fog, fatigue, and autonomic nervous system dysfunction. You've tried everything, but nothing seems to work. For many with Long COVID, mold exposure and mast cell activation syndrome create a perfect storm for symptoms to develop and persist. In this episode of the Gordon Medical Forum podcast, Dr. Nafysa Parpia and Dr. Jill Crista examine how hidden mold exposure triggers mast cell activation s...