By Yoon Hang "John" Kim, MD, MPH There is a phrase that has followed myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) for decades: diagnosis of exclusion. Taken too literally, it implies that clinicians arrive at ME/CFS only after exhausting every other possibility — as though the diagnosis is
Yoon Hang "John" Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Abstract Rapamycin (sirolimus), an mTOR inhibitor originally developed for transplant immunosuppression, has emerged as the most extensively studied pharmacologic candidate for mammalian lifespan extension and is now being explored for immune dysregulation conditions
BY Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH ◆ ◆ ◆ When Standard Guidance Meets Unusual Biology HYPOTHETICAL CASE DISCUSSION For educational and clinical reasoning purposes only EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Question at the Center of This Case A postmenopausal woman with a complex breast cancer history sits at the intersection of three competing risks: progressive
LDN Q&A: Neuropathic Pain, MCAS, Insomnia, Microdosing, and What to Do When LDN Causes Side Effects Low dose naltrexone (LDN) is often discussed as though there is one standard dose, one predictable response, and one straightforward way to use it. In clinical practice, it is rarely that simple.
Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician Important: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Mast cell disorders require individualized evaluation by qualified specialists. If you experience symptoms suggestive of anaphylaxis — airway compromise,
BY Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH ◆ ◆ ◆ When the Blanket Contraindication Doesn't Quite Fit HYPOTHETICAL CASE DISCUSSION For educational and clinical reasoning purposes only EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Question at the Center of This Case A postmenopausal woman with a complex breast cancer history sits at the intersection of three
By Yoon Hang "John" Kim, MD, MPH Most of my patients who struggle with sleep have already tried melatonin. Some of them are taking 10 mg — or more — every night, and they're still staring at the ceiling. When I bring up saffron, I usually get the
A Guide for Patients and Their Families If your doctor told you that you have a "fatty liver," you're not alone — and it doesn't mean you did anything wrong. This is one of the most common liver conditions in the world, and the good
Amlexanox for MCAS and Long COVID: What Does the Evidence Actually Show?
What the Clinical Trials Actually Show About One of Integrative Medicine's Most Interesting Botanicals Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician Important: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Saffron supplementation should be discussed
A Clinician's Guide to CoQ10, Omega-3s, Magnesium, Cocoa Flavanols, Beetroot Nitrates, and Resveratrol Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute personalized medical advice. Supplements can
Treatment-Resistant Eczema Pruritus: Conventional, Integrative, and Chinese Herbal Approaches Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH | Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician For many people living with atopic dermatitis, the defining burden is not the visible rash. It is the itch. Chronic pruritus destroys sleep, fractures concentration,