Yoon Hang Kim MD, MPH  Integrative Functional Medicine

IV Hydration in Georgia: What the Composite Medical Board’s 2026 Position Statement Means for Clinics and Clinicians A clinical and regulatory roadmap for compliant IV therapy practice in Georgia. Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH Board-Certified in Preventive Medicine | Integrative & Functional Medicine Physician www.directintegrativecare.com IV hydration and “drip bar” services have become a fixture of the wellness economy. They are marketed on social media as quick fixes for fatigue,

Regulatory Update Telemedicine Prescribing of Controlled Substances in 2026: What Clinicians Need to Know — With a Focus on Testosterone Therapy Yoon Hang Kim, MD, MPH | Direct Integrative Care MEDICAL & LEGAL DISCLAIMER I am a physician, not an attorney. Nothing in this article constitutes legal advice. Readers who need guidance on how these rules apply to their specific practice or situation should consult a qualified health care attorney before acting. This article is f

When the Line Gets Crossed Board Actions Against Functional Coaches, RNs, and Social Workers for the Unlicensed Practice of Medicine in Texas, California, New York, and Florida A Clinical & Regulatory Briefing | www.yoonhangkim.com | April 2026 Why This Question Matters Now The functional and integrative medicine space has exploded into a crowded marketplace where the title on the door does not always match the license behind it. Nurses, health coaches, social workers, a

by Yoon Hang Kim MD www.directintegrativecare.com How Does Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Function as an Endorphin Blocker? Low dose naltrexone works through a counterintuitive mechanism: it temporarily blocks the very system it ultimately aims to strengthen. Understanding this paradox is essential to making sense of why some patients experience a rough adjustment period before meaningful relief arrives. Naltrexone, at standard doses (50mg+), is prescribed to treat opioid and alc