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Mebendazole and Ivermectin in Integrative Oncology: A Rigorous Evidence-Based Evaluation of Repurposed Antiparasitic Agents in Cancer Care

Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician July 2026 ⚠ IMPORTANT MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Neither mebendazole nor ivermectin is FDA-approved for any oncologic indication. The

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Insomnia Through an Integrative and Functional Medicine Lens

Bridging Conventional Sleep Medicine and Root-Cause Care: A Clinical Review Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPHBoard-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician Educational Disclaimer This article is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not a substitute

Two Overlooked Mycotoxins on Your Panel:Where Citrinin and Mycophenolic Acid Come From — and How to Work Them Up

When a mycotoxin profile flags citrinin (reported as its urinary metabolite dihydrocitrinone) or mycophenolic acid, the reflex in many clinics is to assume a water-damaged building and reach for binders. That reflex is sometimes right and often premature. Both of these toxins carry a substantial dietary and pharmacologic footprint

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Aspirin and Bleeding Risk: What Every Client Taking Aspirin Should Understand — and Practical Strategies to Lower the Risk

Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician Medical Disclaimer This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, nor does it establish a client-physician relationship. Aspirin is a medication with real risks, including serious bleeding. Whether to

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The Low-Activity COMT Genotype: Understanding Dopamine Clearance Challenges and Evidence-Based Mitigation Strategies

Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician ⚠ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment of any medical condition. Introduction Among the most clinically consequential

When CAM Becomes a Cancer Risk: Unpacking the Yale Evidence on Complementary Medicine and Survival Outcomes

INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY EVIDENCE REVIEW Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH | Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician Direct Integrative Care | Membership-Based Integrative Medicine Practice Introduction: A Question of Risk — and Nuance Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) occupies a contested space in oncology. Patients increasingly seek it — surveys

Why Propranolol May Be Waking You Up at 2 AM:The Pharmacogenomic Case for Drug-Induced Midnight Catecholamine Rebound

Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician ⚠ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to any medication regimen. Never abruptly discontinue a beta-blocker without

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When LDN Crashes the System: Ultra-Low-Dose Strategies for MCAS, POTS, and the Hypersensitive Client

Introduction: The Client Who Cannot Tolerate What Should Help In integrative medicine, we are trained to believe that low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is gentle. Compared to full-dose naltrexone at 50 mg, a dose of 0.1 mg or even 1 mg seems trivially small. The standard clinical teaching is

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Low-Dose Naltrexone and Pharmacogenomics:How Your Genes Shape Your Response to LDN

Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) has become one of the most versatile tools in integrative medicine, with applications spanning autoimmune disease, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and neuroinflammation. Yet clinicians who prescribe LDN frequently observe a puzzling pattern:

Endorphin Deficiency and the LDN Sweet Spot - LDN Research Group Lecture July 2, 2026 12 pm central

A Functional Medicine Model for Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Sleep Disruption — And Why Matching Dose to Physiology Matters More Than Protocol Yoon Hang "John" Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician Lecture Transcript — LDN Research Trust Webinar Introduction Good afternoon,

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The Functional Medicine Approach to Elevated Liver Enzymes: From Conventional Work-Up to Root-Cause Resolution

By Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician www.directintegrativecare.com Medical Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. It is not intended to replace a consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Always

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Low-Dose Naltrexone for Endometriosis:A Neuroimmune Approach to Chronic Pelvic Pain

Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician Medical Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is used off-label for the conditions discussed. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting