Gordon Medical Forum

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 episo...

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, t...

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. J...

For millions of years, humans lived in sync with the sun. But in just the last 150 years, we've fundamentally disrupted this ancient rhythm. Today, only 10% of Americans maintain what researchers call "good circadian health," as we've disrupted natural cycles from food to light to when we sleep. This disconnection has profound consequences. For people with chronic illness, this circadian disruption often becomes...

Microplastics is a term that has only recently become highlighted in mainstream health and wellness media, and emerging research suggests it may be one of the biggest threats to human health we're currently facing. 

New studies have found microplastic levels in human brain tissue increased by 50% between 2016 and 2024, with concentrations significantly higher than in other organs. There isn't a place in the human body wher...

SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) is now understood to be the underlying cause of up to 80% of IBS cases and many other digestive disorders. Beyond gut symptoms like bloating and gas, bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine can contribute to health challenges, including cognitive dysfunction, autoimmune conditions, fatty liver disease, and cardiovascular problems, affecting patients who may not realize their symptoms...

Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses often go undiagnosed because standard commercial laboratory tests provide a false negative approximately 50% of the time. The problem stems from outdated conventional testing methods that look at one single strain of bacteria, B31, found in a tick from an island off New York's coast in the 1980s. The reality is that this does not accurately represent the diversity, as there are now o...

Dr. Pejman Katiraei was following standard protocol—treating patients with combinations of binders, such as cholestyramine, charcoal, and clay, to remove mycotoxins from mold exposure. But after years of practice, he noticed a troubling pattern: only a handful of patients were getting significantly better, while many remained stuck with persistent symptoms. 

Even more puzzling, despite aggressive binder use, urine mycotoxin levels o...

Millions of people are struggling with persistent brain fog, fatigue, and cognitive issues following COVID, not realizing these symptoms share striking similarities with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Both conditions represent what researchers call "network insufficiencies" in the brain, where chronic inflammation, toxins, and nutrient deficiencies create an imbalance that conventional medicine often fa...

In today's complex world of increasing environmental toxicity and inflammatory illnesses, understanding the relationship between our bodies and the environment has never been more crucial. The concept of detoxification goes far beyond simple cleanses or supplements - it's an intricate dance between our biological systems, our environment, and even our spiritual well-being, affecting everything from cellular function to ge...

Dr. Kent Holtorf's path to pioneering immune system treatments began with his own health crisis. When conventional medicine offered little hope for his heart failure, he discovered peptides during treatment in Europe. Within days, he experienced a dramatic turnaround that would not only reverse his condition but transform his entire approach to treating chronic illness.

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Kent Holtorf and Dr....

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—remnants of medical knowledge nearly lost after the 1910 Flexner Report drove alternative therapies underground. 

In this fascinating interview, Dr. Eric Gordon and Dr. Carolyn McMakin explor...

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 conditions may share a crucial underlying mechanism: in approximately 22% of the population, genetic factors prevent proper antigen presentation, keeping the innate immune system chronically activa...

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 promising treatments. For many struggling with complex conditions, addressing nervous system dysregulation might be the key that unlocks their body's natural capacity to heal.

Alex Howard s...

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 Crista and Dr. Nafysa Parpia weave through the intricate relationship between these healing plants and the body's epithelial cells—those crucial barriers lining our respiratory tract, diges...

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 episode, Dr. Richard Horowitz and Dr. Eric Gordon explore how pain manifests differently in each patient and why personalized treatment approaches are essential for healing. Together, they examine the complex r...

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, particularly in the context of Long COVID.

In this episode, Dr. Lauren Tessier and Dr. Nafysa Parpia explore the intricate relationships between these three conditions. They discuss how COVID cr...

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, from fatigue and brain fog to joint pain and gastrointestinal issues. While many suffer from mycotoxin illness that originated in their living spaces, identifying and addressing the problem can fee...

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 concepts face opposition from established orthodoxy and discusses Dr. Kory’s personal experience.

The discussion illuminates the complex political dynamics within the medical community and offers practical ...