MCAS
An Evidence-Based Guide to LDN, Ketotifen, and Integrative Therapies Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a complex and often underdiagnosed condition in which mast cells—an essential part of the immune system—become dysregulated and release mediators like histamine, prostaglandins, and cytokines inappropriately. This can
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When Theory Meets the Complexity of Human Physiology Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH One of the things I love about medicine is how often our patients humble us. We think we understand how a drug works, we have a beautiful mechanistic explanation—and then the body does something unexpected. Low-dose
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A Functional Medicine Perspective on Genetics and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Yoon Hang Kim MD I've been prescribing Low Dose Naltrexone for over two decades now, and one question comes up more than almost any other: "Why did LDN work miracles for my friend but barely touched my
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By Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH, FAAMA | www.directintegrativecare.com Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made headlines when he told USA TODAY that he eats nothing but meat and fermented foods. He dropped 20 pounds in 20 days, slashed his visceral fat by 40% in a month, and says
Why Well-Meaning Advice in Online Communities Can Backfire By Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPHBoard-Certified Preventive Medicine | Integrative Medicine Residential Fellowship, University of Arizona | Functional Medicine Scholarship Recipient I recently saw a question in an online LDN community that made me pause. A patient was experiencing significant side effects at a
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A Physician's Path to Integrative & Functional Medicine: Mentorship - A Path Less Travelled
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This article examines two prominent dietary approaches: the Low Fermentation Eating (LFE) protocol developed by Drs. Mark Pimentel and Ali Rezaie at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and the Fast Tract Diet created by Dr. Norm Robillard, founder of the Digestive Health Institute.
Nitric Oxide
But there's no universal "best" supplement. The choice between L-citrulline, beetroot, or a combined approach should be based on your specific goals, health status, and which nitric oxide pathway needs the most support.
Three Reasons I include LDN in My Practice of Medicine By Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH After more than two decades of prescribing low-dose naltrexone, I still find myself genuinely excited about this medication. Not because it's a magic bullet—I learned a long time ago that those
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