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A Natural Approach to High Blood Pressure Ranked by Strength of Evidence — From Strongest to Weakest

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A Natural Approach to High Blood Pressure Ranked by Strength of Evidence — From Strongest to Weakest

Yoon Hang Kim, MD|  www.directintegrativecare.com MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Hypertension is a serious condition that requires individualized evaluation and management. Do not start, stop, or modify any medication based on this content. Natural approaches may interact with

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Evidence-Based Supplements for Cholesterol Management: A Clinical Review of Randomized Trials and Meta-Analyses

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Evidence-Based Supplements for Cholesterol Management: A Clinical Review of Randomized Trials and Meta-Analyses

Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine & Integrative/Holistic Medicine Osher Fellow, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine | IFM Scholar Updated April 2026 MEDICAL DISCLAIMER This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Supplements can have drug interactions, side effects, and

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A Functional Medicine Approach to Chronic Constipation: Root Causes, Microbiome Optimization, and an Evidence-Based Stepwise Protocol

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A Functional Medicine Approach to Chronic Constipation: Root Causes, Microbiome Optimization, and an Evidence-Based Stepwise Protocol

A Functional Medicine Approach to Chronic Constipation: Root Causes, Microbiome Optimization, and an Evidence-Based Stepwise Protocol Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician  www.directintegrativecare.com Medical Disclaimer: This article is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical

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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,

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

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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

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