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 exacerbates the problem and contributes to the increase in chronic cases.

Recognizing the urgency and complexity of this issue, Dr. Steven Harris and Dr. Myriah Hinchey addressed it comprehensively during the recent Healing from Lyme Summit, providing valuable insights to help navigate this often controversial subject.

Episode highlights include:

- Understand the primary modalities and strategies used in effective Lyme Disease treatment

- Learn the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in Lyme treatment, including the role of natural and herbal remedies

- Discover how to personalize treatment plans for Lyme, considering unique needs and co-infections

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(00:00) Effective Treatments for Lyme Disease
(11:14) Supportive Treatments for Lyme Disease
(18:55) Personalizing Lyme Disease Treatment Plans
(27:13) Comprehensive Testing for Chronic Lyme Disease
(32:15) Navigating Lyme Disease Treatment Options
(37:03) Chronic Lyme Disease Paradigm Shift

About Myriah Hinchey, ND, FMAPS

For over 17 years, Dr. Myriah Hinchey has been a guiding light in the world of Lyme disease. Her personal journey with Lyme, including her health struggles and helping her family, has shaped her approach to treatment. Dr. Hinchey integrates conventional medicine with natural protocols, specializing in reducing inflammation and optimizing the immune system. Using herbal medicine, Dr. Hinchey creates an environment hostile to Lyme infections.

Her dedication goes beyond individual care; it’s about empowering patients with holistic knowledge and resources for a Lyme-free future. Her multifaceted approach bridges traditional and naturopathic treatments, making her a unique figure in the field. Dr. Hinchey’s educational path includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Connecticut and a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from The University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine.

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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, where the cells' energy factories fail to meet the body's demands, leading to persistent fatigue.

Modern-day stressors, such as insufficient sleep, physical inactivity, and elevated psychological stress, exacerbate this issue by inducing oxidative stress and inflammation, leading to mitochondrial shutdown. COVID has highlighted these underlying issues, as the virus's impact on the body often triggers a cascade of immune responses and inflammation that disrupt mitochondrial efficiency, bringing previously latent chronic fatigue conditions to the forefront.

Dr. Eric Gordon sits down with Ari Whitten to take a deep dive into how to optimize cellular repair and renewal.

Episode highlights include:

- What is causing our fatigue?

- Mitochondria, beyond being the “powerhouse of the cell”

- The critical role hormetic stress plays in mitochondrial optimization

- Autophagy and mitophagy

- The gut-mitochondria axis

- Practical steps to improve mitochondrial function

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(00:02) - Mitochondria, Chronic Fatigue, and Energy Optimization

(14:26) - Optimizing Circadian Rhythm for Better Sleep

(21:05) - Melatonin Dosing and Health Impact

(32:49) - Gut Health and Mitochondrial Function

(40:29) - Restoring Gut Health and Resilience

About Ari Whitten

Ari Whitten, M.S. is the founder of The Energy Blueprint. He has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Corrective Exercise Specialist and Performance Enhancement Specialist, has completed extensive graduate training in Clinical Psychology, and holds a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine.

Ari is a tireless researcher who has obsessively devoted the last 27 years of his life to being at the cutting edge of the science of health and human energy optimization.

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More about Ari, his podcast, programs, and supplement formulas can be found at www.theenergyblueprint.com

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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.

Hypercoagulation has been suspected of contributing to autoimmune disorders, Lyme Disease, ME/CFS, and fibromyalgia. Dr. Jordan Vaughn has brought the work of Dr. Pretorius and Dr. Kell on Long Covid and hypercoagulation to the chronic disease community in the USA.

Dr. Eric Gordon sits down with Dr. Jordan Vaughn to discuss his research, testing, and how to begin to promote recovery.

Episode highlights include:

- COVID-associated coagulopathy, how COVID makes the coagulation system respond in a very different way

- Benefits of fluorescent microscopy for detecting blood abnormalities

- The tendency of patients with ME/CFS and fibromyalgia to hypercoagulate

- What Dr. Vaughn has found to be the most helpful in an attempt to help the body break down persistent microclots

- Thrombo-inflammation: thrombosis and inflammation of superficial veins

- Impact of venous pooling and insufficiency

- How to address POTS and lower-extremity pain

- Research on blood clotting and spike protein

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(00:02) Exploring Hypercoagulability and Microclots

(09:06) Understanding Structural Factors in Clot Formation

(13:57) Exploring Venous System Dysfunction and Treatment

(26:08) Exploring Morning Venous Blood Stasis

(32:02) Imaging and Treating Venous Dysfunction

About Jordan Vaughn MD, ABI

As owner and CEO of MedHelp, Dr. Vaughn has directed his organization to the leading edge of early outpatient treatment of COVID-19 for his patients and the greater Birmingham community.

Dr. Vaughn's treatment protocols are driven by understanding the spike protein's ability to cause endothelial damage and clotting in the microcapillaries. He also uses immunofluorescent microscopy to diagnose the presence of amyloid fibrin in the blood. Dr. Vaughn is the founder and president of the Microvascular Research Foundation and is a clinical collaborator alongside Dr. Jaco Laubscher, Prof. Etheresia Pretorius, and Professor Douglas Kell.

To learn more, visit www.medhelpclinics.com

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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 electromagnetic fields (EMFs), can penetrate the blood-brain barrier, posing significant threats to brain health.

Additionally, the intricate connection between Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and brain health highlights the multifaceted nature of environmental toxin-induced neurological dysfunction.

Dr. Jamie Kunkle sits down with Ruby Tischoff to discuss this complex world of environmental toxins and how to begin to take steps toward healing.

Episode highlights include:

• The extent to which environmental impacts can influence brain function and nervous system
• The main environmental influences and how they can impact brain health
• The potential health implications of EMFs
• Why some people are affected by environmental influences more than others
• Testing options
• Can they be detoxed effectively
• Toxins that can cross the blood-brain barrier
• MCAS and brain connection
• How long haul can impact brain health

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(00:02) Environmental Toxins and Brain Health

(10:16) Impact of Toxins on Brain Health

(17:51) Toxin Mitigation and Environmental Health

(27:05) Impacts of COVID on Brain Health

About Ruby Tischoff, FDN-P

Ruby currently serves as the Director of Education for ecoNugenics, supporting research and innovation efforts, product education, and healthcare practitioner services.

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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.

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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 various forms, affecting multiple organ systems and presenting symptoms that mimic those of other diseases. Unlike traditional allergies, MCAS may not always involve histamine-related issues, complicating diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Eric Gordon sits down with Dr. Tania Dempsey to discuss the complex nature of MCAS and how to begin understanding the steps toward healing.

Episode highlights include:
- What happens when mast cells become dysfunctional?
- MCAS beyond allergies, histamine, and rashes.
- What are the criteria for MCAS?
- Symptoms and MCAS-related diseases.
- You can have MCAS without histamine problems.
- The different mediators that most doctors don’t measure or even realize exist. (there are over 1000 mediators)
- A comprehensive approach to testing.

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(00:03) Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Explained

(10:31) Exploring Mast Cell Mediators in Health

(16:44) The Role of Mast Cells

(29:56) Complexities of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

About Tania Dempsey, MD

Dr. Tania Dempsey, MD, ABIHM is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Integrative and Holistic Medicine. She received her MD degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and her BS degree from Cornell University. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at New York University Medical Center.

Dr. Dempsey is a leading expert in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Dysautonomia, ME/CFS, Tick-Borne Infections, and Autoimmunity. She is a newly elected member of the Board of Directors of ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society), a faculty member of the ILADS Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals course, and a frequent presenter at their annual conferences. She is also a member of the U.S. ME/CFS Clinician Coalition, the American Academy of Ozonotherapy, and the American College of Physicians.

She is an accomplished international speaker, writer, and thought leader. She has been well-published in medical literature on topics related to MCAS. She was involved in a research study in collaboration with the TILT team at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. She is also a co-author of the groundbreaking paper, Diagnosis of mast cell activation syndrome: a global "consensus-2".

Learn more about Dr. Dempsey at www.drtaniadempsey.com

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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.

The elusive nature of Lyme disease, coupled with the stealthy effects of mold toxicity, can create a complex web of health concerns. Fatigue, headaches, joint pain, and cognitive difficulties may leave individuals grappling with an array of symptoms unsure of the underlying culprit. Seeking guidance from healthcare professionals with expertise in both Lyme disease and mold exposure becomes crucial in unraveling this diagnostic puzzle.

Dr. Nafysa Parpia sits down with Dr. Ann Shippy to discuss this complex issue and how to begin to understand the steps toward healing.

Episode highlights include:

- Why do we need to consider BOTH Lyme and mold?

- What is chronic Lyme Disease, and what are its symptoms?

- Why do Mold/Mycotoxin and chronic Lyme have similar symptomatology, and what is the interplay between them?

- Why is it that some people get bit by a tick or have a mold exposure without any symptoms while others can have such exposures, but their entire life is not the same again?

- Why does removing the trigger initially not always bring illness resolution?

- Dr. Parpia’s methodology of treatment in complex chronic illness.

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(00:03) Chronic Illness - What it is and What it isn't!
(08:43) Testing and Treatment for Chronic Infections
(20:45) Comprehensive Testing in Functional Medicine
(27:00) Complex Chronic Illness Treatment & Detox
(38:21) Grateful Reflections and Wisdom Sharing

About Ann Shippy, MD

Dr. Ann Shippy is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Certified in Functional Medicine.

She operates a successful private practice in Austin, TX, where she is known for her compassionate, attentive, and tireless approach to caring for her patients. She has gained a considerable reputation for successfully diagnosing and treating mold patients and patients with chronic inflammatory response syndromes (CIRS).

Her areas of expertise also include autoimmunity, neurology, gastrointestinal disorders, behavioral health, infertility, and toxicity.

Learn more about Dr. Shippy at www.annshippymd.com.

If you are interested in learning more about gaining access to Dr. Shippy’s complete Mold, Mycotoxins, and Chronic Illness Summit presented by DrTalks, please visit https://drtalks.com/subscriptions/

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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 brain's self-cleaning mechanism, efficiently clearing metabolic waste and toxins that accumulate during wakefulness. Dr. Nafysa Parpia sits down with Dr. Tom Moorcroft to dive deeply into the newly discovered world of the glymphatic system.

Episode highlights include:

- How the glymphatic system functions in the brain during sleep.

- The role the glymphatic system plays in clearing waste and toxins from the brain.

- How disruptions in the glymphatic system contribute to complex chronic illness and neurological disorders.

- Ways to enhance or support glymphatic function naturally.

- Supporting your nervous system for sleep and healing.

- The key role the nose plays in glymphatic health.

- How to improve sleep in your everyday life.

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(10:26 - 12:02) Improving Sleep Quality Incrementally
(18:58 - 20:11) Balanced Approach to EMF Exposure
(25:23 - 26:07) Patient Trauma and Misdiagnosis Reactions
(27:45 - 28:49) Healing and Comfort Zones
(30:21 - 32:31) Daily Wins for Personal Growth
(37:17 - 38:13) Nasal Colonization and Autoimmune Encephalitis

About Dr. Tom Moorcroft

Dr. Tom treats some of the sickest, most sensitive patients suffering from chronic Lyme disease, tick-borne co-infections, and mold illness, as well as children with infection-induced autoimmune encephalitis (PANS/PANDAS).

He is the creator of the Thrive With Lyme Blueprint, which assists those suffering from Lyme and related illnesses in tapping into their true source of radiant health and optimizing healing. In his Lyme Disease Practitioner Certification and Mentorship program, he also teaches practitioners how to easily and effortlessly excel at treating patients with complex, chronic illnesses.

To learn more about Dr. Tom Moorcroft, visit Origins of Health.

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Unlock the secrets of cellular communication with Drs Eric Gordon and Nafysa Parpia.

They delve into the microscopic world of peptides—the minuscule proteins wielding monumental influence over your body and mind. Comprising short chains of amino acids, these tiny powerhouses orchestrate specific functions within your cells, playing a pivotal role in the intricate dance of bodily and mental processes.

Drs. Eric Gordon and Nafysa Parpia unravel the realm of peptides, exploring their profound impact on overall well-being and demystifying the significance of peptides and their potential therapeutic role in complex chronic illness.

Episode highlights include:

- Different peptides affect different cells and, therefore, have various functions. This allows for highly tailored and targeted treatment plans that address a wide variety of conditions.

- Peptides work synergistically and can be used with many other therapies to increase the effectiveness of antibiotics, antiviral and antiparasitic medications, IV nutrient therapies, hormone therapies, detoxification therapies, herbal remedies, and other peptides.

- Peptides we use most often in our practice for Complex Chronic Illness include those that address immune modulation, brain function, hormonal support, sleep support, and libido.

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(02:19 - 03:29) Understanding Peptide Therapy

(07:14 - 09:30) Peptides for Immune Modulation and Inflammation

(14:08 - 15:39) Potential Benefits of TB4 FRAG

(18:43 - 19:46) Immune System Dysregulation Alignment

(23:34 - 24:47) Peptide Therapies for Cognitive Function

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