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MCAS

The Layered Approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: Integrating Dr. Afrin’s Framework with Functional Medicine Therapeutics

www.directintegrativecare.com A Clinical Chapter on Trigger Avoidance, Anaphylaxis Preparedness, Antihistamines, Stabilizers, Antileukotrienes, Omalizumab, LDN, Quercetin, Luteolin, and Methylene Blue in a Stepwise Model Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician Abstract Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a multi-system

By Yoon Hang Kim MD
The Layered Approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: Integrating Dr. Afrin’s Framework with Functional Medicine Therapeutics

The Layered Approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: Integrating Dr. Afrin’s Framework with Functional Medicine Therapeutics

www.directintegrativecare.com A Clinical Chapter on Trigger Avoidance, Anaphylaxis Preparedness, Antihistamines, Stabilizers, Antileukotrienes, Omalizumab, LDN, Quercetin, Luteolin, and Methylene Blue in a Stepwise Model Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician Abstract Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a multi-system

By Yoon Hang Kim MD

FMT

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT): Not Just a Probiotic — And Not Available Over the Counter

Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician Medical Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Fecal microbiota transplantation is a regulated medical therapy—do not attempt this outside a supervised

By Yoon Hang Kim MD
Can EBOO Cause Blood Clots? Evaluating the Thrombotic Risk of Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation

Can EBOO Cause Blood Clots? Evaluating the Thrombotic Risk of Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation

Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician Introduction: A Question Worth Asking Honestly Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation (EBOO) has gained significant traction in integrative and functional medicine. Blood is drawn from one vein, passed through a hollow-fiber dialysis-style cartridge

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THE THERAPEUTICS OF HEAT: Thermogenesis, Hyperthermia, and Heat-Delivered Therapy from Antiquity to Evidence-Based Medicine

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THE THERAPEUTICS OF HEAT: Thermogenesis, Hyperthermia, and Heat-Delivered Therapy from Antiquity to Evidence-Based Medicine

A Monograph for the Integrative Clinician Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician Medical Disclaimer: This monograph is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Heat-based interventions carry real risks including burns, scarring, infection, cardiovascular

By Yoon Hang Kim MD
ApoB/ApoA1 Ratio vs. NMR LDL Particle Number: Which Lipid Marker Actually Predicts Your Cardiovascular Risk?

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ApoB/ApoA1 Ratio vs. NMR LDL Particle Number: Which Lipid Marker Actually Predicts Your Cardiovascular Risk?

www.directintegrativecare.com ApoB/ApoA1 Ratio vs. NMR LDL Particle Number: Which Lipid Marker Actually Predicts Your Cardiovascular Risk? A comparative clinical review of two advanced lipid markers — and why the choice between them matters more than most standard cholesterol panels reveal. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This article is for educational purposes

By Yoon Hang Kim MD
Beyond LDL Cholesterol: Why Your Lipid Testing Strategy Determines Whether Statin Therapy Is Worth the Risk

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Beyond LDL Cholesterol: Why Your Lipid Testing Strategy Determines Whether Statin Therapy Is Worth the Risk

Beyond LDL Cholesterol: Why Your Lipid Testing Strategy Determines Whether Statin Therapy Is Worth the Risk Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician www.directintegrativecare.com One of the most consequential—and underappreciated—decisions in preventive cardiology is not whether to recommend

By Yoon Hang Kim MD