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The Rising Tide of Autoimmunity in Aging: What the Evidence Tells Us and What It Means for Integrative Practice

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

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Chronic n-Hexane Exposure: An Overlooked Occupational Neurotoxin

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Ellen Langer and the Psychology of Possibility: How Actively Noticing Reshapes Health, Aging, and Human Potential

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/

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From Wheelchair to Bicycle: What Dr. Terry Wahls’ Recovery Teaches Us About Root Cause Medicine and Multiple Sclerosis

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

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The Shoemaker Protocol:A Comprehensive Review of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) - Mold Toxicity

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

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A Functional Medicine Approach to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (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

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Your Genes, Your Pain, and Why LDN Works (Or Doesn't): The OPRM1 Connection in ME/CFS

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

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RFK Jr.'s Carnivore Diet: Ketosis is how carnivore diet work and there are multiple ways to enter into 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

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A Physician's Path to Integrative & Functional Medicine: Mentorship - A Path Less Travelled

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Dietary Approaches to SIBO Management: Integrative Medicine Functional Medicine Perspective

This article examines two prominent dietary approaches: the Low Fermentation Eating (LFE) protocol developed by Drs. Mark Pimentel and Ali Rezaie at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and the Fast Tract Diet created by Dr. Norm Robillard, founder of the Digestive Health Institute.

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Nitric Oxide Supplements for Better Blood Flow: What Actually Works? A Functional Medicine Physician's Take on L-Arginine, L-Citrulline, and Beetroot

But there's no universal "best" supplement. The choice between L-citrulline, beetroot, or a combined approach should be based on your specific goals, health status, and which nitric oxide pathway needs the most support.