A Functional Approach with Dr. Jim Chialtas

About A Functional Approach with Dr. Jim Chialtas

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.

Publisher

Jim Chialtas, DACM, L.Ac.

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 May 2023

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

186 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Our caffeine fix - How caffeine effects your brain, body and habits

   In 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, etc. The good and the bad. How much caffeine is too much? Let's find out. And is there any net benefit from drinking things like coffee and tea aside from caffeine? Caffeine is by far the most consumed drug worldwide. And most of us take it for granted. So sit back with a nice cup of coffee or tea and enjoy the discussion!

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Five Brain-Support Compounds for Memory and Focus

   In 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 love to have a little more of!! We’ll look at five compounds and herbs used for brainsupport: pregnenolone, Alpha-GPC, ginkgo biloba, breviscapine, and bacopa monnieri. How might pregnenolone relate to mood, memory, and neuroplasticity? And what do you know…  They are all in one handy formula!

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   The Shortcut and the Cost: My Experience with the GLP-3 Peptide, Retatrutide

   What 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 fitness—but for me, it came with a significant price. In this 193rd episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my personal case study with Retatrutide, an experimental 'GLP-3' peptide currently making waves in the weight loss and biohacking communities. I’ll break down exactly what this compound is, how it differs from traditional GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, and why I, for one, found it to be a powerful but double-edged sword. I will share the raw data I collected—the dramatic changes in my body composition and lab results—balanced against the reality of significant GI distress, muscle fatigue, and an unsettling, yet interesting psychological pull of a 'shortcut' to body perfection. Whether you’re curious about the science behind the next generation of weight-loss peptides, or you’ve been considering experimenting with them yourself, you need to hear this experience. I’m sharing the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable so you can make an informed decision. Let’s dive in.

Who has been a guest on A Functional Approach with Dr. Jim Chialtas

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• Brian
• Paul Austin
• Jason Earl
• Chase Zittrauer
• Dr Eric Schulte

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

12,466

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 76 / 100

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Quality

93

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

71

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