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 and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The strategies discussed should be implemented only under the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider.
Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician Published: July 2026 | www.directintegrativecare.com Medical Disclaimer: This article is intended for educational and clinical reference purposes only. It does not establish a physician–client relationship. All therapeutic decisions must be made by the
endometriosis
Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician For many women living with endometriosis, hysterectomy is offered — and often accepted — as the "definitive" solution to years of debilitating pelvic pain. Yet a meaningful number of women are dismayed to discover that
LDN MCAS
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. Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is not FDA-approved for mast cell activation
Here are the key LDN teaching points extracted from the education session. LDN teaching points 1. Medication sensitivity can require ultra-low dosing Some MCAS/POTS/EDS patients may not tolerate standard LDN titration. In this case, even 1 microgram caused significant insomnia, suggesting the patient may need nanogram or
Radiation Protective Herbs
Beyond Antioxidants: Through Non-Antioxidant Mechanisms Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information presented summarizes preclinical and early clinical research. Herbs and supplements discussed here should
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
insomnia integrative medicine
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
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
aspirin bleeding 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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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
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