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A Functional Approach with Dr. Jim Chialtas

Jim Chialtas, DACM, L.Ac.
Functional Medicine
San Diego, United States
Peptides
Autoimmune Diseases
Hypochlorhydria
Testosterone
Mindfulness
Aging
Cardiovascular Health
Homocysteine
TMAO
Oxidized LDL
Stomach Acid
Breast Implants
Gluten Free Diet
BPC 157
Erectile Dysfunction
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Copper GHK
Vascular Dementia

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... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
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    Amazing topics and lovely conversation. Love to tune in and learn!

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    United States6 months ago

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Clear, practical insights into functional medicine and wellness.
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A Taoist Lens on Uncertainty — Navigating Paradox, Presence, and Healing with Prashanthi Amarnath
Q: Tell me more about your thoughts around this notion of paradox.
Paradox is a gateway to understanding; the Dao teaches through opposites and the truth lives where these opposites meet, not at extremes.
Kava with Morgan Smith — Tradition, Pharmacology, and Healing Ritual
Q: How do you view the safety and sourcing aspects of kava, especially regarding quality control and lab testing?
The host emphasizes strict sourcing and transparent lab testing; Morgan discusses aflatoxins, heavy metals, and lab verification as essential to ensuring safety and efficacy in kava products.
Kava with Morgan Smith — Tradition, Pharmacology, and Healing Ritual
Q: What sparked your interest in kava and how did you start integrating it into your life?
Morgan describes a personal health journey away from benzodiazepines toward kava as a safer, non-dissociative option, while acknowledging a Western medical framework and the value of integrating traditional plant wisdom with modern medicine.

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