A Functional Approach with Dr. Jim Chialtas

By Jim Chialtas, DACM, L.Ac.

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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.

Episode Date
The Story of the Chinese Farmer
Mar 31, 2025
A Meeting of Colleagues: TCM, Functional Medicine and more!
Mar 24, 2025
Ergothioneine - My new favorite compound!
Mar 17, 2025
Evolutionary Mismatch - A nod to our friends in the Amazon the Tsimane people in all their wisdom
Mar 10, 2025
Placebo, nocebo, & how they can play into health and wellness
Mar 02, 2025
People's Faces - A poem of connection when and comfort when all seems lost
Feb 16, 2025
100th Episode! - "The Barefoot Doctor"
Jan 27, 2025
Chemical Concussion - Yep, it is kind of a thing!
Jan 20, 2025
Sleep Paralysis & Demons!
Jan 13, 2025
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A leading cause of female infertility
Jan 08, 2025
The Art of Wasting Time
Dec 30, 2024
The Meaning of Tea
Dec 23, 2024
Depression
Dec 16, 2024
Being Human - A poem to remind us who we are
Dec 10, 2024
A Functional Approach to Chronic Fatigue
Dec 03, 2024
A dedication to composting, caring for the environment, and forever learning
Nov 25, 2024
Obesogens... Chemicals that can lead to weight gain
Nov 19, 2024
Mechanisms of Hot Flash
Nov 11, 2024
Some thoughts on the Pursuit of Happiness
Nov 04, 2024
Paradoxical Excitation... You say what now?
Oct 28, 2024
Dementia Support - Part 2
Oct 21, 2024
Alzheimer's & Dementia: Some tips on preventing neuroloigcal decline
Oct 14, 2024
Warrior Philosophy: A path for a more full and healthy life
Oct 07, 2024
The Importance of Sleep
Sep 30, 2024
Immune Cross-Reaction: How cases of "mistaken identity" can sabotage your efforts of overcoming disease
Sep 23, 2024
Letting Go of Our Demons
Sep 16, 2024
The Neurology of Will Power and how to improve goal setting success
Sep 09, 2024
Fibromyalgia: How to get relief without prescription medications
Sep 02, 2024
A deeper dive into chronic pain & what happens in the brain
Aug 26, 2024
Brain Fog -What is it, and what can be done to help?
Aug 19, 2024
What is the difference between Functional Medicine & Mainstream Western Medicine?
Aug 12, 2024
Functional Dysautonomia - How neurological imbalance can impact gut function and more!
Aug 05, 2024
Just Let It Go
Jul 29, 2024
In times of sickness...
Jul 22, 2024
"Who you calling fat?!?" says the liver...
Jul 15, 2024
Much Ado About Mold
Jul 08, 2024
Unconditional Non-Transactional Love: A Practice for Better Health!
Jul 01, 2024
The Lab Mouse Dilemma
Jun 25, 2024
The Energetics of Immune Function - Wei Qi Explained
Jun 17, 2024
Heavy Metals... Testing, Concepts, and Controversy
Jun 10, 2024
An Interview with an Artist - Can artistic expression improve our wellness outlook?
Jun 03, 2024
My Cardiology Story: Part 2
May 28, 2024
The many benefits of Hot Springs - A personal experience
May 21, 2024
Artificial Food Coloring: A purple sucker situation
May 13, 2024
The benefits of the Amanita muscaria mushroom - Even the reindeer agree
May 06, 2024
The Gluten - Anxiety Connection
Apr 30, 2024
Don't forget to make some time for yourself!
Apr 24, 2024
The Physiological "Wind-Up" for fainting - A Personal Story
Apr 15, 2024
Four Ways Not to Lose Your Stress Resiliency & Suffer Anxiety
Apr 09, 2024
BPA Plastic... The sneaky poison that lurks
Apr 01, 2024
LSD for migraines? Well... Yes, Kinda!
Mar 25, 2024
Melatonin - Why we should think twice about using this sleep aid
Mar 18, 2024
Genetic Testing - Powerful tool for health & wellness? Or fuel for worry?
Mar 11, 2024
Covid-19 and How It Can Promote Autoimmunity
Mar 05, 2024
Let's talk about the Prostate!
Feb 27, 2024
Fats... Let's talk about it!
Feb 19, 2024
50th Episode! Thoughts on Gratitude and Happiness
Feb 13, 2024
Yin and Yang Philosophy for a better understanding of health and how we relate to our environment
Feb 06, 2024
The Neurology of Tic Disorders, and Why They are on the Rise
Jan 29, 2024
To Eat or not to Eat... That is a question!
Jan 23, 2024
The physiology and energetics of anxiety
Jan 16, 2024
Inflammageing: How inflammation drives disease and accelerates ageing
Jan 08, 2024
Inhale the Darkness and Exhale the Light - A message of gratitude and meditation for 2024
Jan 01, 2024
The delicate nature of mental health: A case of one person who fell through the cracks
Dec 26, 2023
The Flu, Wind Invasions, and Pernicious Evils
Dec 22, 2023
Eat Fat to Burn Fat... A discussion of some benefits of a Ketogenic Diet
Dec 11, 2023
So you've lost your oral tolerance! Food sensitivity reactions at another level.
Dec 05, 2023
Developing a Gratitude Practice, and Why We Should Do So
Nov 24, 2023
Forest Bathing - The Japanese practice of walking amongst the trees
Nov 17, 2023
Genetic factors in autoimmunity - How to support Regulatory T-Cell Function
Nov 13, 2023
In honor of our deceased loved ones on this Day of the Dead
Nov 02, 2023
Being in service to others for better health and emotional wellness
Oct 30, 2023
Reflux... A Functional Approach
Oct 23, 2023
The Throat Chakra
Oct 17, 2023
Pre-, Pro-, & Post-Biotics... For Gut Health and More!
Oct 13, 2023
Exercise... Let's talk about it!
Oct 07, 2023
The Neurology of Disappointment
Oct 02, 2023
Thyroid Under-Conversion: A hidden cause of low thyroid symptoms
Sep 29, 2023
Why we should all go jump in a freezing lake!
Sep 23, 2023
Why we should all sit in a sauna
Sep 19, 2023
Bio-Identical vs. Synthetic Hormone Replacement Therapy
Sep 12, 2023
Detoxification - What it is and why it matters
Sep 05, 2023
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Aug 29, 2023
What is the Role of "Doctor?"
Aug 24, 2023
An introduction to Autoimmunity
Aug 19, 2023
My Cardiology Story Part 1
Aug 16, 2023
What type of lab test is right for me?
Aug 08, 2023
"Rucking" for better health and fall prevention
Aug 04, 2023
Practice Compassion for Better Health!
Jul 30, 2023
HOMA-IR Score... The next level of blood sugar monitoring.
Jul 25, 2023
Female Hormones in an Eggshell
Jul 21, 2023
Male Hormones in a Nutshell
Jul 18, 2023
I'm Leaking From Where Now?
Jul 12, 2023
The Man and the Vine
Jul 04, 2023
Gluten Cross-Reactions. It isn't just in your gut!
Jun 29, 2023
Brain Health - A Functional Neurology Perspective
Jun 23, 2023
So you have adrenal fatigue?
Jun 20, 2023
Is it the Gluten or the Sprays?
Jun 13, 2023
Connection is Healing
Jun 09, 2023
The Cholesterol Misconception
Jun 06, 2023
How Do We Choose To Spend Our Time?
May 30, 2023
A Deeper Understanding for Better Thyroid Health
May 26, 2023
So What is Traditional Chinese Medicine Anyway?
May 22, 2023
Anemia, Iron Overload, & Red Blood Cells!
May 18, 2023
Insulin Resistance, Diabetes, & Hypoglycemia. Let's talk about it!
May 18, 2023
Functional Medicine Explained
May 17, 2023