LDN Support Group Friday Evening Live Stream Q&A 2/13/2026
On root cause medicine: “I didn’t know that I loved integrative medicine because I thought that’s more of a root cause than conventional medicine.”
Yoon Hang Kim MD
Board certified preventive medicine physician. University of Arizona fellowship grad. 20+ years prescribing LDN for chronic pain, autoimmune conditions & complex cases. Author. International speaker. Helping patients find answers.
gut restoration
The Advanced 5R Gut Restoration Protocol: Integrating SIBO, Mycotoxin, and Low-Dose Naltrexone Strategies for Complex Patients
5R protocol. It’s elegant, logical, and for many patients, it works. Remove the offending agents. Replace what’s missing. Reinoculate with beneficial organisms. Repair the mucosal lining. Rebalance lifestyle factors.
ldn
Does Low-Dose Naltrexone Cause Endorphin Deficiency? Separating Mechanism from Myth in LDN Therapy
Article of interest - Determining Optimal Beginning LDN Dose Abstract A common concern among patients considering low-dose naltrexone (LDN) therapy is whether chronic opioid receptor blockade might deplete endogenous endorphins, potentially causing dysphoria, anhedonia, or increased pain sensitivity. This comprehensive review examines the theoretical mechanisms, clinical evidence, and practical implications
magnesium
Understanding Magnesium Supplementation: A Comparative Analysis of Citrate, Glycinate, L-Threonate, Malate, and Oxide Forms
Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Abstract Magnesium is an essential mineral required for hundreds of enzymatic reactions, yet nearly half of U.S. adults fail to meet recommended dietary allowances. While various magnesium supplements are available, they differ significantly in bioavailability, gastrointestinal tolerance, and evidence for specific clinical indications. This
ldn
The Rising Tide of Autoimmunity in Aging: What the Evidence Tells Us and What It Means for Integrative Practice
Yoon Hang “John” Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | www.directintegrativecare.com February 2026 Key Takeaways * Autoimmune disease incidence and prevalence rise markedly with age, particularly after age 60, with some conditions peaking around age 70. * Immune aging (“immunosenescence”) drives this trend through thymic involution, T-cell senescence,
hexane
Chronic n-Hexane Exposure: An Overlooked Occupational Neurotoxin
Chronic n-Hexane Exposure: An Overlooked Occupational Neurotoxin
yoon hang kim
Ellen Langer and the Psychology of Possibility: How Actively Noticing Reshapes Health, Aging, and Human Potential
Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine LDN Expert | LDN Research Trust Presenter www.directintegrativecare.com I use works of great minds in my practice and this was brought to my attention from FB Group Root Cause Wellness Hub - https://www.facebook.com/groups/
LDN Support Group - Saturday Live Stream Q&A Scheduled: Saturdays at 10:30 AM Central Standard Time: 2/7/2026
Analysis & Summary Host: Dr. Yoon-Hang Kim Duration: Approximately 55 minutes (10:28 AM – 11:22 AM CST) Format: Facebook Live Q&A with real-time viewer comments 1. Session Overview Dr. Yoon-Hang Kim hosted his regular Saturday morning live stream Q&A session for the
Walhs Protocol
From Wheelchair to Bicycle: What Dr. Terry Wahls’ Recovery Teaches Us About Root Cause Medicine and Multiple Sclerosis
By Dr. Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH | Board Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative, Functional, and Lifestyle Medicine Physician & LDN Expert Few stories in the world of integrative medicine illustrate the power of a root cause approach more vividly than that of Dr. Terry Wahls. A board-certified internal medicine
mold
The Shoemaker Protocol:A Comprehensive Review of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) - Mold Toxicity
The Shoemaker Protocol: A Comprehensive Review of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified Integrative Medicine Physician Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider
FB Community Guideline
Another LDN group got vaporized on FB for members giving medical advice... Giving medical advice is explicitly prohibited. The Community Standards Guide in your project is clear on this: What's NOT allowed: * Prescribing treatments or dosages * Providing dosing advice without medical credentials * Making claims like "take 4.
Low-Dose Naltrexone for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: What the Evidence Shows
Edited by Yoon Hang "John" Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified Integrative Medicine Physician Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), particularly the hypermobile subtype (hEDS), presents one of the most challenging chronic pain conditions in clinical practice. Patients often experience diffuse, symmetrical musculoskeletal pain that responds poorly to conventional analgesics. As