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Dr. Eric Gordon is a leading expert in complex chronic illnesses, including Lyme disease, mould toxicity and autoimmune disorders.

In this episode, you're going to learn why chronic illness often stems from layers of emotional, physical and environmental factors, the role of fascia and body structure in healing and energy flow, how the balance between pathogens and the immune system impacts health, why addressing toxin load is essential before targeting infections, and practical strategies to calm inflammation and improve resilience through movement, diet and supplements.

Dr. Eric Gordon is the Medical Director of Gordon Medical Associates. In addition to 40+ years of clinical practice, Dr. Gordon is a consulting expert engaged in clinical research. He has worked with Dr. Robert Naviaux, who has done research into metabolomics, mitochondrial function, and chronic inflammatory disease. In 2016, Dr. Gordon was co-author with Dr. Naviaux on a groundbreaking study, “Metabolic Features of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS).

Timestamps:

[04:17] Discussing the layers of chronic illness

[05:55] The role of toxins in chronic conditions

[07:10] How emotional and psychic experiences affect health

[08:44] Importance of fascia and body structure in healing  

[10:17] Physical restrictions and their impact on symptoms  

[12:40] Bodyworker techniques for chronic illness patients  

[14:42] How tissue toxicity contributes to chronic illness  

[16:36] Differences between osteopathy practices in Europe and the US  

[18:46] Balancing multiple systems for better health  

[20:53] The self-defence mechanism of the body  

[23:32] Understanding autoimmune responses and fear

[25:03] The relationship between emotional states and immune responses  

[27:34] Building resilience on physical, emotional, and psychic levels  

[28:57] Chronic illness as a result of compensatory mechanisms  

[30:22] How the immune system interacts with latent infections  

[32:39] The non-sterile reality of the human body  

[34:26] New tools available for chronic illness recovery  

[35:55] First steps for reducing inflammation and detoxification  

[36:54] Why killing pathogens first often worsens symptoms  

There is a rising tide of Chronic Illness and the current medical model has a major blind spot resulting in incomplete healing, lingering symptoms and debilitating illness. If you are suffering from a chronic medical condition that affects your ability to function in your daily life, download Dr. Eric Gordon’s free Guide called The Healing Cycle: A New Approach to Chronic Illness.

The best way to connect with Dr. Eric is through the Gordon Medical Associates Website or Instagram.

Resources Mentioned:

Metabolic Features of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Dr. Robert K. Naviaux, Dr. Eric Gordon, et al. | Article

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