A Functional Approach with Dr. Jim Chialtas
by Jim Chialtas, DACM, L.Ac.
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Exploring our "Second Spring" with Dr. Kit Yoon
Exploring our "Second Spring" with Dr. Kit Yoon
About this podcast
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.afunctionalapproach.net He designs and teaches continuing education courses on Functional Blood Chemistry for the online education company, Acupuncture Insights. He also designed and currently teaches two courses on Functional Blood Medicine for the Doctorate of Traditional Chinese Medicine (DTCM) program at Five Branches University.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 188 episodes
- Exploring our "Second Spring" with Dr. Kit Yoon · 1 h 3 min · Episode 188In this 188th episode, I sit with my good friend and colleague, Dr. Kit Yoon. We have a lovely conversation about all things midlife... Our "second Spring," so to speak. This is…
- Giant Redwoods, Humpback Whales, Black Bears, oh my! A 51st birthday gift for me. · 17 min · Episode 187In this 187th episode, I pop in quickly after a short trip to Northern California for my 51st birthday. I discuss my feelings of surprise and awe, at what I saw up on the Lost…
- Our caffeine fix - How caffeine effects your brain, body and habits · 55 min · Episode 186In this 186th episode I discuss caffeine and the lovely beverages with which we consume it! We will discuss how caffeine impacts our brain, blood pressure, energy levels, focus…
- Five Brain-Support Compounds for Memory and Focus · 36 min · Episode 185In this 185th episode, I discuss some herbs andnutritional compounds that the medical literature has shown to support brain health, memory, and cognition. Things mostof us would…
- The Shortcut and the Cost: My Experience with the GLP-3 Peptide, Retatrutide · 1 h 3 min · Episode 184What if I told you I could shed eight pounds, rediscover my defined abs, and significantly improve my blood markers in just five weeks? It sounds like the holy grail of…
- Methylene Blue for Chronic Fatigue, Mitochondria support, & Energy with Dr. Scott Sherr · 36 min · Episode 183In this 183rd episode, we take a closer look at a compound with a surprisingly long and fascinating history: methylene blue. Initially used as a textile dye in the 1800s…
- Can Constipation Make You Anxious? The Gut–Brain Connection · 32 min · Episode 182In this 182nd episode, I explore a more subtle connection between anxiety and constipation... Have you ever felt anxious without knowing why—only to realize that your digestion…
- The key to overcoming pain & suffering · 23 min · Episode 181What if overcoming suffering isn’t about escaping pain, but learning how to meet it? In this 181th episode, I explore ideas inspired by Buddhist teachings as interpreted by the…
- Is “Leaky Gut” Autoimmune? Understanding Intestinal Permeability and Immune Reactivity · 39 min · Episode 180In this 180th episode, we explore intestinal permeability and the delicate gut barrier that helps separate the contents of the digestive tract from the rest of the body. We’ll…
- Does Eating Less Protein Help You Live Longer? The Science Behind the Longevity Headlines · 34 min · Episode 179In this 179th episode, I offer a rebuttal to some recent headlines making a bit of a splash... What if the headline telling you to “eat less protein to live longer” is getting…
- Microplastics, Bile, and Cellular Aging · 49 min · Episode 187In this 178th episode, I discuss what microplastics have to do with bile, gallstones, mitochondria, and cellular aging. In this episode, we explore emerging research detecting…
- Thriving Beyond Limits — Care, Community, and Integrative Medicine at the Chanda Center · 1 h 1 min · Episode 177In this 177th episode, I sit down with Brian from the Chanda Center for Health to explore how integrative therapies — acupuncture, massage, chiropractic care, and physical…
- Psychedelics with Paul Austin · 51 min · Episode 176In this 176th episode, I sit down with Paul Austin to discuss the exciting, controversial, and promising topic of psychedelics. Paul is the CEO and founder of The Third Wave…
- When We Mourn the Wrong Things · 22 min · Episode 175In this 175th episode, I get a bit vulnerable and share some personal experiences of loss. Why? Because we all experience similar loss. And we are all in this together. And…
- Are you living with Mold? A frank conversation with Jason Earl from "Got Mold?" · 1 h 44 min · Episode 174In this 174th episode, I revisit the topic of mold but in much more detail. Today I sit down with a true expert in the field, Jason Earl, who is the founder and CEO of the…
- Epitalon: The wellness and longevity peptide! · 48 min · Episode 173In this 137 episode, I showcase the peptide Epitalon. This amazing peptide has been shown to improve wellness and longevity by promoiting better sleep, improving immune function…
- Thymulin-Zinc: Rebalancing Immunity with Age · 43 min · Episode 172In this 172nd episode I continue with my mini-series on peptide therapy with a focus on Thymulin-Zinc. We will cover what the thymus gland is/does, how it changes with age, the…
- To Treat or Not to Treat: Infections in Autoimmunity · 46 min · Episode 171In this 171st episode, I discuss a messy, though fascinating paradox: Infections can trigger autoimmune disease, they can worsen existing autoimmunity, and—surprisingly—some…
- The DNF-10 Peptide: A safe and effective pick for weight loss support · 38 min · Episode 170In 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…
- Early Testing for Alzheimer’s: The Alzheimer’s LINX with Chase Zittrauer from Cyrex Labs · 44 min · Episode 169In 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…
