HeyJaredA 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.
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The key to overcoming pain & suffering (opens the original)
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What if overcoming suffering isn’t about escaping pain, but learning how to meet it? In this 190th episode, I explore ideas inspired by Buddhist teachings as interpreted by the Eastern philosopher Alan Watts, and consider whether our fear of suffering may sometimes become part of the suffering itself. The Buddha taught that life includes dukkha —a kind of discomfort, dissatisfaction, and impermanence. We naturally seek pleasure and try to avoid pain, but perhaps peace comes not from choosing one
Is “Leaky Gut” Autoimmune? Understanding Intestinal Permeability and Immune Reactivity (opens the original)
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In this 189th 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 discuss the role of tight-junction and barrier-associated proteins, including occludin, zonulin, and actomyosin, as well as the kinds of immune markers evaluated by tests such as Cyrex Labs Array 2. We’ll also define autoimmunity: what happens when the immune system loses tolerance to the body’s own tissues. Using examples
Does Eating Less Protein Help You Live Longer? The Science Behind the Longevity Headlines (opens the original)
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In this 188th 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 far ahead of the actual science? A recent article published by Cell Press , titled “The Hallmarks of Protein and Amino Acid Restriction in Aging and Longevity,” has generated significant media attention. Several major outlets interpreted the paper as evidence that reducing protein intake may improve healthspan and extend l
Microplastics, Bile, and Cellular Aging (opens the original)
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In this 187th episode, I discuss what microplastics have to do with bile, gallstones, mitochondria, and cellular aging. In this episode, we explore emerging research detecting microplastics in human bile—and the higher concentrations found in people with gallstones. We’ll discuss how these particles may interact with biliary cells, contribute to mitochondrial stress, and promote a senescence-like “zombie cell” state. We’ll also examine experimental findings on melatonin’s potential to protect mi
Thriving Beyond Limits — Care, Community, and Integrative Medicine at the Chanda Center (opens the original)
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In 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 therapy — are transforming care for people with long‑term physical disabilities, chronic pain, and spinal cord injuries. Brian shares his personal path from neuroscience to acupuncture and describes the Center’s origin, its founder Chanda Hinton’s advocacy to secure Medicaid coverage, and the real‑world impact of expanding ser
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