Hosted by Jim Chialtas, DACM, L.Ac. · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 170 episodes
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In this Podcast we will discuss topics relating to Functional Medicine, Self Improvement, & Wellness. Dr. Jim Chialtas has been in private practice in San Diego, CA since 2003 with a focus in Acupuncture & Functional Medicine. www.functionalmedicine-sandiego.com He designs and teaches continuing education courses on Functional Blood Chemistry for the online education company, Acupuncture Insights. He also designed and currently teaches a course on Functional Blood Chemistry for the Doctorate of Traditional Chinese Medicine (DTCM) program at Five Branches University.
Jim Chialtas, DACM, L.Ac. hosts A Functional Approach with Dr. Jim Chialtas, a health show with 170 episodes published.
In this 171st episode, I discuss a messy, though fascinating paradox: Infections can trigger autoimmune disease, they can worsen existing autoimmunity, and—surprisingly—some infections can actually protect against it. We
In this 170th episode, I continue with my mini-series on Peptide Therapy with a product called Lipotone which contains the peptide DNF-10. This particular peptide can be a nice safe alternative to the Ozempic class of me
In this 169th episode, I speak with Chase Zittrauer, my rep for Cyrex Labs. We spent some time diving into one of the fastest-growing health crises of our time — Alzheimer’s and related dementias — and what cutting‑edge
In this 168th episode, I discuss connection... I’ve always been a people person. I’m the one who smiles at a stranger in a lobby, who says hello without expecting anything back. Most mornings that greeting bounces off th
In this 167th episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jordan Barber, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with over 20 years in clinical practice. He is the co-author of "Thinking in Chinese Medicine: A Patient's Guide to Acup
In this 166th episode, I continue with my mini-series on peptide therapies and discuss Copper GHK. Copper GHK is a small copper-bound tripeptide that affects repair, aging, and gene expression. I cover its natural role i
In this 165th episode, I chat with Amy Behimer, Doctor of Pharmacy & Health Coach, about her approach to chronic conditions. As a person with Multiple Sclerosis and a few other autoimmune conditions, Dr. Amy knows firsth
In this 164th episode, we trace the Beljanski Foundation’s origin and mission, explore its signature research tools (including the Oncotest), and dive into the botanicals and molecular components used in the Foundation’s
In this 163rd episode, I simply recognize the fear and struggle we are all feeling in this time of war, financial stress, and uncertainty. Just a small public service announcement and a call to action to remember to let
In this 162nd episode I begin to unpack the topic of peptides—what they are, how they work, and why tiny chains of amino acids are becoming major players in healing and recovery. In this particular episode I focus on BPC
In this 161st episode I unpack vascular dementia — what causes it, how it differs from (and often overlaps with) Alzheimer’s, and the brain and vascular mechanisms that drive cognitive decline. I review some common clini
In this 160th episode, I riff a bit on a book my former Ju-Jitsu Sensei wrote and gifted to me many years back. The concept here is "vision." There is a difference between dreams and vision. And it takes vision to make c
In this 159th episode, I take a clear, evidence-focused look atBreast Implant Illness — what implants are made of, how our bodies can react to them, and why some people develop unexplained systemic symptoms. I walk you t
In this 158th episode, I follow up on my last episode about my journey into and out of Hell Hole Canyon in the Southern California Anza Borrego desert. You already heard about my journey itself, but I felt it only fittin
In this 157th episode, I recount a harrowing experience of survival, persistence, calm rational thinking, and realistic goal setting - all in the face of very real danger. My trip into and out of Hell Hole Canyon in Anza
In this 156th episode, I share a recent gluten exposure experience. This exposure was one of the largest (accidental) exposures to gluten that I can remember... One whole cracker. Listen in and hear about how something l
In this 155th episode, we reflect on loss—big and small—and how it shapes our lives. From everyday comforts and relationships to health, habits, and grief, we explorehow attachment can both comfort and weigh us down. Rat
In this 154th episode, I unpack hypochlorhydria — low stomach acid — exploring what it is, why stomach acid matters for digestion and immune defense, and how reduced acid can cause symptoms that often mimic reflux. We re
In this 153rd episode, I speak with Morgan Smith, CEO of Kalm with Kava, founder of Pu'iwa Hawaiian Farms, and Board member of the International Kava Organization. We discuss concepts about how kava came into his life, a
In this 152nd episode, I speak with Prashanthi Amarnath about how Taoist principles can help reshape our relationship to uncertainty, fear, decision‑making, and our emotional life. We discuss how uncertainty affects phys
Dr. Jordan Barber
acupuncturist and musculoskeletal pain specialist
1 appearance on this show
Amy Behimer
pharmacist, board-certified health coach, host of Autoimmune Health Secrets, founder of the CLUB Habit Hub coaching program
1 appearance on this show
Morgan Smith
sports scientist + performance coach · IronSmith Sports Performance & Therapy
1 appearance on this show
Prashanthi Amarnath
author · embracingparadox.com
1 appearance on this show
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