By Yoon Hang “John” Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine |Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician | www.directintegrativecare.com | March 2026 If you’ve ever been told that traditional Chinese herbs “boost the immune system,” you’ve only heard half the story. The reality is more interesting—and more
By Yoon Hang Kim MD MPH Over the past year, I have dedicated an hour a day to engaging with various AI models. Throughout this journey, one principle has consistently emerged: GIGO—“garbage in, garbage out.” This simple yet profound concept is particularly relevant in the realm of medical AI,
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Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & FunctionalMedicine Physician | www.directintegrativecare.com March 2026 Disclaimer: This article is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Methylene blue should only be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider. Most applications
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Chronic Pain, Non-Restorative Sleep, and Brain Fog as a Self-Reinforcing Cycle By Yoon Hang “John” Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified Integrative Medicine Physician | Direct Integrative Care Abstract: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a complex, multi-system illness that remains a diagnosis of exclusion. While its
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) remain among the most misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and poorly managed conditions in modern medicine.
Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board Certified in Preventive Medicine Diplomate of American Board of Medical Acupuncture Diplomate of American Board of Holistic & Integrative Medicine Abstract Depression remains a leading cause of disability worldwide, and a substantial proportion of patients do not achieve adequate remission with first-line pharmacotherapy
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Autoimmune Diets, Ketosis, and Low-Dose Naltrexone:A Layered Strategy for Immune Modulation
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How Postmenopausal Bone Loss Mobilizes Lead and Other Heavy Metals Into the Bloodstream By Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine | LDN Research Trust Presenter When I talk with women navigating perimenopause and menopause, the conversation usually centers on hot flashes, mood changes, sleep
Keeping Our Community Safe & Thriving A Comprehensive Strategy Guide for Content Compliance, Moderation & Platform Resilience Prepared by Dr. Yoon-Hang Kim February 2026 Executive Summary The LDN Support Group is one of the oldest and most established Low Dose Naltrexone communities on Facebook with over 8,000 members.