Gordon Medical Associates

07/24/2025

Have questions post-forum? Join Dr. Eric Gordon and Dr. Nafysa Parpia for our Long COVID & ME/CFS wrap-up webinar, where they will be answering your questions live. Can't join live? Register to receive the replay.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2117533850120/WN_BTE8gz9kT0G3cBW2wCHYXg

07/22/2025

At Gordon Medical Associates, we’ve seen many patients whose symptoms persist well beyond their initial diagnosis of Lyme disease or related tick-borne conditions.

Fatigue, pain, cognitive changes, and neurologic dysfunction are common complaints, but they don’t always show up on standard labs, and conventional treatment often offers limited relief.
For years, this has placed patients in a gray area of medicine, where they are not always clearly diagnosed, not always believed, and often left without a meaningful path forward.

That’s why the recent Wall Street Journal article, “Chronic Lyme Disease Was Once Dismissed. More Doctors Are Coming Around,” marks a meaningful shift.

Researchers from leading institutions, including MIT, Johns Hopkins, Tufts, and Columbia, are now taking a serious look at post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS), bringing long-overdue attention to the biological reality of persistent symptoms and the individuals experiencing them.

Click here to read our full reflections: https://gordonmedical.com/chronic-lyme-disease-once-dismissed-a-turning-point-for-patients-and-physicians/

07/18/2025

*New Podcast Episode* 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The problem stems from outdated conventional testing methods that look at one single strain of bacteria, B31, found in a tick from an island off New York's coast in the 1980s.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 there are now over 20 different species that can cause Lyme disease and tick-borne illness.

In this week’s episode of the Gordon Medical Forum Podcast, Dr. Nafysa Parpia sits down with Dr. Joseph Burrascano, widely recognized as a pioneer and leading expert in Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment. They discuss the critical differences between conventional and specialty laboratory testing and explore why patients often don't show positive results on standard tests. Dr. Burrascano also reviews the FDA clearance of advanced immunoblot technology that's revolutionizing how we diagnose these conditions.

Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gordon-medical-forum/id1735965995?i=1000717482707

Episode Highlights:
- Learn the signs that distinguish different tick-borne diseases - each infection has its own specific pattern of symptoms that help with diagnosis.
- Understand why Lyme rarely travels alone - most people actually have multiple tick-borne infections at once, which explains why symptoms can be so confusing.
- Specialty labs that are game-changers with FDA-cleared tests detecting all species with 97% vs 50% accuracy.
- Review of the Long COVID connection, where 50-70% of Long COVID patients also have tick-borne infections.

Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gordon-medical-forum/id1735965995?i=1000717482707

07/17/2025

The Long COVID & ME/CFS Forum is live today through Saturday, July 19th! Catch all interviews, masterclasses, and bonus content with our 25+ leading experts as they discuss the latest research trials, treatment options, and share patient stories about the impact of Long COVID over the past 5 years, along with how Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is connected!

Sign up now for immediate access: https://gordonmedicalforum.com/registration-long-covid-2025/?wpam_id=285

07/11/2025

When it comes to understanding ME/CFS - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) - the information often feels scattered, unreliable, and overwhelming. You're not alone in your confusion.

For decades, patients have been searching for answers with little help or acknowledgment from mainstream medicine, being told there is nothing wrong, it's all in their head, or that lifelong medication management is their only option.

The emergence of Long COVID has finally begun to shed light on ME/CFS, as researchers recognize the striking similarities between these conditions.

Dr. Eric Gordon and Dr. Nafysa Parpia of Gordon Medical Associates have successfully navigated and supported ME/CFS patients in their healing process for decades.

During their upcoming 3-day virtual event, Long COVID & ME/CFS, these experienced physicians bring together leading experts who will provide clarity and actionable insights tailored to the unique nature of each person’s health journey.

Click here to sign up now: https://gordonmedicalforum.com/registration-long-covid-2025/?wpam_id=285

07/11/2025

If you’ve ever been told it’s all in your head—or felt like your body is broken beyond repair—you’re not alone.

Recent studies show that up to 1 in 5 people who had COVID are now living with Long COVID. The CDC estimates that 17–18 million U.S. adults are currently experiencing persistent symptoms.

And yet, up to 50% remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed —meaning as many as 9 million people may be struggling without clear answers.

Emerging science is finally catching up to the patient experience, offering measurable explanations for symptoms that were once thought to be subjective or mysterious.

Join us for this free, three-day event brings together over 25 leading physicians and researchers who have spent decades treating complex chronic illness—and who are now on the front lines of Long COVID. They’ll be sharing clinical insights and the latest science around what’s working for patients today.

Click here to learn more: https://gordonmedicalforum.com/registration-long-covid-2025/?wpam_id=285

07/03/2025

What are we missing when binders aren't enough to help us detox?

Dr. Pejman Katiraei talks about the years of binder-heavy protocols and an aggressive approach that still resulted in persistent mold toxin levels in his young patients. These clinical observations ultimately prompted a paradigm shift, highlighting the need to consider a fundamentally different strategy.

You can listen to entire interview with Dr. Katiraei and Dr. Eric Gordon on the newest episode of the Gordon Medical Forum Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gordon-medical-forum/id1735965995?i=1000715401509

07/02/2025

*New Podcast* Many people with mold-related illness follow protocols that include targeted binders like charcoal, clay, or cholestyramine to remove mycotoxins. Yet in many cases, symptoms only improve briefly or never fully resolve at all.

In this episode of the Gordon Medical Forum Podcast, Dr. Eric Gordon talks with Dr. Pejman Katiraei about why antifungals may offer support that’s often missing to address deeper drivers like gut inflammation and fungal overgrowth.

Episode Highlights:

* Dr. Katiraei’s journey from binders to antifungals after seeing patients remain stuck despite aggressive binding protocols
* Mycotoxins degrade in hours to days - the real problem is ongoing gut inflammation, not long-term toxin recirculation
* Fungal overgrowth perpetuates leaky gut and bacterial endotoxin release
* Bacterial endotoxins may be more neurotoxic than mycotoxins themselves
* Antifungals like itraconazole have powerful anti-inflammatory effects beyond killing fungus
* Peptides that help stabilize gut integrity and improve antifungal tolerance
*Some patients can heal even with ongoing low-level mold exposure through gut strengthening

Click here to listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gordon-medical-forum/id1735965995?i=1000715401509

06/30/2025

If you have been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and have been told you now have to live with it, our upcoming Gordon Medical Forum event offers a different perspective. We are bringing much needed attention to this community who may not have had the support from their doctors.

Click here for a preview with co-host, Dr. Nafysa Parpia.

This clip is from the Gordon Medical Forum Long COVID & ME/CFS. Hosted by Eric Gordon, MD and Nafysa Parpia, ND this event features over 25 leading experts s...

06/27/2025

*New Blog* Why Biofilms Matter in Your Recovery

When patients come to Gordon Medical with chronic infections that just won’t clear or symptoms that keep coming back despite treatment, I often find myself explaining a concept that sounds like science fiction but is actually ancient biology: biofilms.

These microscopic communities might be the missing piece in your health puzzle.

What are biofilms? Picture this: you blow your nose during a cold and notice that stringy, mucusy stuff. Or maybe you’ve skipped brushing your teeth for a few days and felt that film building up. You’ve actually been looking at biofilms. They’re everywhere, and they’re not always bad news.

Read the entire blog article by Gordon Medical's Jamie Kunkle, ND: https://gordonmedical.com/why-biofilms-matter-in-your-recovery/

06/20/2025

*New Podcast* https://gordonmedical.com/alzheimers-in-the-long-covid-era-what-you-can-do-now/

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 fails to address effectively.

In this conversation, renowned Alzheimer's researcher Dr. Dale Bredesen, author of "The End of Alzheimer's," joins Dr. Eric Gordon to explore the connections between long COVID and brain health. They'll discuss practical strategies for resolving chronic inflammation, optimizing nutrients, and addressing the root causes that can help restore cognitive function and prevent future decline.

Episode Highlights:

*Anyone who has had COVID is at increased risk for developing Alzheimer's disease
*Three types of toxins damage the brain: air pollution, organic solvents like glyphosate, and biotoxins from mold
*Actionable steps you can take to protect your cognitive function

Click here to listen now: https://gordonmedical.com/alzheimers-in-the-long-covid-era-what-you-can-do-now/