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Immunostimulatory vs. Immunomodulatory Why the Distinction Matters in Autoimmune Disease

Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH | www.directintegrativecare.com KEY DISTINCTION An immunostimulant pushes the immune system in one direction — typically up. An immunomodulator calibrates the immune system bidirectionally, raising what is too low and calming what is too high. In autoimmune disease, the latter is almost always what we want.

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Low-Dose Naltrexone in Patients With Kidney Disease A CKD-stage-specific guide to safety, caution, and clinical judgment

Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH · www.directintegrativecare.com Low-dose naltrexone (LDN), typically dosed between 0.5 and 4.5 mg at bedtime, has become a widely used off-label therapy for autoimmune disease, chronic pain, and complex chronic illness. One of the questions I am asked most often in

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Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN): A Functional Medicine Approach to Autoimmunity, Lyme Disease, Long COVID, and Chronic Illness

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Understanding Endorphin Blockade: Why Some Patients Feel Worse Before They Feel Better on LDN

Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Function Medicine Physician • www.directintegrativecare.com 0:00 /1:07 1× Introduction One of the most common questions I encounter in my LDN practice—and in the LDN Support Group community of over 9,000 members—is this:

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LDN & Endorphin Physiology – Key Learning Points 4/10/2026 SKOOL Live

1. Core Mechanism of LDN * Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) temporarily blocks opioid receptors * This creates a transient drop in endorphins * The body typically responds by: * Increasing endogenous endorphin production * Leading to a rebound effect 2. Endorphin Deficiency Phenomenon * Not all patients compensate effectively * Some develop functional endorphin deficiency Clinical Presentation

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The Integrative Medicine Case for Garlic Evidence-Based Benefits for Cardiovascular, Immune & Metabolic Health

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Hyperthermia for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer with Liver Metastases - An Honest Look at What We Know

Hyperthermia for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer with Liver Metastases An Honest Look at What We Know Yoon Hang “John” Kim, MD, MPH, FAAMA | directintegrativecare.com Few conversations in my integrative oncology work are harder than the one that begins, “I have metastatic pancreatic cancer, and it’s already in my liver.

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Galectin-3, Modified Citrus Pectin, and the Immune Terrain of Cancer

An Integrative Perspective on Immune Modulation and Metastasis Control MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Modified citrus pectin and other interventions discussed should not

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A Natural Approach to High Blood Pressure Ranked by Strength of Evidence — From Strongest to Weakest

Yoon Hang Kim, MD| www.directintegrativecare.com MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Hypertension is a serious condition that requires individualized evaluation and management. Do not start, stop, or modify any medication based on this content. Natural approaches may interact with

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LDN and Hormone, LDN Lyme FB 4/4/26 1030 Transcript

Here’s the corrected and cleaned version with the name edited to Dr. Yoon Hang Kim: Hi, this is Dr. Yoon Hang Kim. I’m an expert in integrative and functional medicine, and I’m trying to figure out the best time to go live on Saturdays. I’m thinking

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Methylene Blue and Vitamin C: Understanding the Redox Relationship - Why Conflicting Studies Make Sense — and How to Use Both Safely

Yoon Hang Kim MD MPH Clinical Education Series Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician| Osher Fellow, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine | IFM Scholarship Recipient www.directintegrativecare.com ⚠ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This article is intended for educational and informational purposes only and