About My Guest

Dr. Nafysa Parpia is the director of naturopathic medicine at Gordon Medical Associates in San Rafael, CA.

Throughout her career in holistic medicine, she has focused on treating patients with complex chronic illnesses. She specializes in tick-borne illness/Lyme Disease, environmentally acquired illness, mold/mycotoxin illness, autoimmunity, fibromyalgia, Long Haul COVID, and ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). She uses cutting-edge laboratory tests and deep intuition applied to the full range of scientific data to create comprehensive treatment plans that are highly personalized.

Summary

In this conversation, I sat down with Dr. Nafysa Parpia to dig into some of the most overlooked connections in women’s health—menopause, chronic illness, and how they can mess with your immune system. We got into how hormonal shifts can affect more than just hot flashes and mood swings, including the surprising link between menopause and conditions like Lyme disease.

Dr. Parpia also shared why addressing the root cause of autoimmune issues is so crucial, and how detoxification plays a huge role in helping women feel better. We didn’t stop there—we talked about the importance of finding the right healthcare provider to help you through these complex issues. If you’re ready to take control of your health and get to the bottom of what’s really going on, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!

Tune in to feel empowered and get the insights you need!

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The information provided during this podcast is for educational purposes only. The speaker may be a licensed medical professional and may present case studies of actual patients or refer to patients' treatment during the program. Please be reminded that the Scope of Practice for Holistic Nutrition Professionals prevents us from diagnosing, preventing, treating, curing, prescribing, managing, or healing disease. Holistic Nutrition Professionals are not licensed in any state and work with clients, not patients.

Takeaways

Women over 40 are finally getting the attention they deserve.

Hormonal decline can lead to increased inflammation and autoimmune conditions.

Bioidentical hormone therapy can significantly improve women's health.

Chronic Lyme disease can mimic menopause symptoms.

Autoimmune conditions often have multiple root causes.

Foundational health practices are essential for overall well-being.

Detoxification should be approached with caution and preparation.

Support organs of elimination before starting detox protocols.

Daily gentle detox practices are important for health.

There is hope for women suffering from chronic symptoms.

Sound Bites

"You don't need to age in a way that makes you feel less than."

"Women have been told, just accept it. This is how we age."

"You don't have to live like this. Yes, there's hope."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Menopause and Holistic Health

03:23 Hormonal Impact on Immune System

08:01 Understanding Lyme Disease and Its Symptoms

14:18 Autoimmune Conditions and Root Causes

19:34 The Importance of Foundational Health

23:19 Detoxification: Myths and Realities

29:27 Preparing for Detoxification

33:50 Finding the Right Healthcare Provider

Resources

Grab Dr. Parpia's free gift here: Pre-Tox Protocol: A Guide to Preparing Your Body for Detox

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