EDS
Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The supplement and nutritional strategies discussed here are drawn from the published literature and clinical experience but should not replace individualized guidance from a qualified healthcare provider. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a complex, multisystem condition,
methylene blue
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 discussed
gut restoration
5R protocol. It’s elegant, logical, and for many patients, it works. Remove the offending agents. Replace what’s missing. Reinoculate with beneficial organisms. Repair the mucosal lining. Rebalance lifestyle factors.
ldn
Yoon Hang “John” Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | www.directintegrativecare.com February 2026 Key Takeaways * Autoimmune disease incidence and prevalence rise markedly with age, particularly after age 60, with some conditions peaking around age 70. * Immune aging (“immunosenescence”) drives this trend through thymic involution, T-cell senescence, impaired regulatory
hexane
Chronic n-Hexane Exposure: An Overlooked Occupational Neurotoxin
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Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine LDN Expert | LDN Research Trust Presenter www.directintegrativecare.com I use works of great minds in my practice and this was brought to my attention from FB Group Root Cause Wellness Hub - https://www.facebook.com/groups/
Walhs Protocol
By Dr. Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH | Board Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative, Functional, and Lifestyle Medicine Physician & LDN Expert Few stories in the world of integrative medicine illustrate the power of a root cause approach more vividly than that of Dr. Terry Wahls. A board-certified internal medicine physician
mold
The Shoemaker Protocol: A Comprehensive Review of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified Integrative Medicine Physician Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before
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
Functional Medicine
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
Ketosis
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
Functional Medicine
A Physician's Path to Integrative & Functional Medicine: Mentorship - A Path Less Travelled