Cover art for a podcast titled 'A Functional Approach' featuring Dr. Jim Chialtas, DACM, with a smiling older man wearing a stethoscope and dark gray shirt, against a beige background with a medicine-related pattern.

Blog & Podcast

Welcome to my blog, where you’ll find articles and links to my podcast episodes.

If you’d like to discuss your health concerns or ask some specific questions, please contact me and we can get started on your journey to balanced health!

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Alzheimer’s, Brain Inflammation, and Early Detection: A Functional Medicine Perspective

Alzheimer’s disease may begin developing long before memory symptoms appear. In this article, Dr. Jim Chialtas explores how immune reactivity, inflammation, infections, metabolic patterns, environmental exposures, and barrier dysfunction may contribute to brain stress over time. He also discusses the Alzheimer’s LINX™ test and how it may be considered as part of a functional medicine assessment for patients concerned about cognitive health.

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Work, Family, and Finding Stillness: How Kava Changes the Stress Game

In Episode 153, Morgan Smith (Kalm with Kava) shares how kava transformed his approach to work-life stress. We cover everything from cultivation and safety to traditional ceremonial practices. Tune in to learn why this Pacific Island herb is gaining global attention for its calming effects.

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Interview with Prashanthi Amarnath, author of Embracing Paradox

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.

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Interview with Dr. Aristo Vojdani

On this day I had the significant honor of sitting down with a giant in the integrative and functional medicine arena, Dr. Aristo Vojdani. We do a deep-dive into autoimmunity, laboratory testing, food sensitivity, chemical sensitivity, and all things immunology.

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Next-Level Physical Therapy with Dr. Eric Shulte

In this episode I talk with Dr. Eric Shulte about physical therapy education, insurance vs. out-of-pocket care, links between injury and emotional/mental health, how knee problems can stem from the ankle, movement vs. exercise, and how improved movement boosts wellness and longevity.