Jim Chialtas, DACM, L.Ac., A Functional Approach

09/15/2025

Hello everyone! If you haven't done so already, check out my podcast. I have 130 episodes already with topics ranging from health and wellness, spirituality, life experience, and even poetry. In this podcast I explore the fundamental question.... "What is wellness anyway?"

I hope you enjoy! And I always appreciate new subscribers!

https://open.spotify.com/show/72T9eP8yhRk47CBPRCaZHg?si=fIsy-ySSRcK5784ASuMvCQ

Yours in health,

Dr. Jim

10/02/2023

New Podcase Episode!

The Neurology of Disappointment

In this 30th episode we will discuss the very common reality of disappointment. We have all experienced disappointment at some point in our lives. But what is the difference between random transient disappointment, and the longer more chronic form? We will explore some basic concepts around disappoi...

08/29/2023

Check out my weekly new Podcast Episodes! Subscribe and share freely to help support my effort of providing free online content in the areas of health and wellness. ❤️🙏

In this Podcast we will discuss topics relating to Functional Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and all things Wellness. Dr. Jim Chialtas has been in private practice in San Diego, CA since 2003 with a focus in Acupuncture & Functional Medicine. www.functionalmedicine-sandiego.com He desig...

05/22/2023

Check out my new podcast, A Functional Approach with Dr. Jim Chialtas! 

I look forward to providing free online content in the areas of health and wellness.

Like, subscribe, and share freely! ❤️

Listen to A Functional Approach with Dr. Jim Chialtas on Spotify. In this Podcast we will discuss topics relating to Functional Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and all things wellness.

04/26/2019

A recent trip to the desert turned into a difficult lesson about goal setting.

Goal setting can be self-sabotaging if not done carefully and mindfully.  My much-needed solo trip to the desert ended up filled with valuable lessons about that. I hope my story sheds some light on this very important concept.  It easily applies to those of you looking to set hea

03/27/2019

What does our gut health have to do with autoimmunity?

It is important to understand one major concept regarding autoimmunity: no one is born with an autoimmune disease. People are often born with a genetic propensity to develop a disease, but it tends to be factors in that person’s life that turn autoimmunity on. In this article, I explain more about...

03/02/2019

Tune in for a quick 9 minute overview of my practice and Functional Medicine on NBR FM radio!

Tune in for a short interview I recently did on NBR FM radio. Learn about my practice and how it differs from a typical doctor’s visit!

02/23/2019

In acupuncture school my teachers would call carrots “poor man’s ginseng,” because they have many healthy qualities. Today’s carrot harvest definitely confirms that fun little nick name!

01/12/2019

Don’t forget food medicine! It’s cold and a bit rainy out today (for San Diego) so I felt the call for a nice warming soup. This is a shrimp and shiitake Tom Yum soup rich with lemongrass, ginger and chili. Sooo good. It got me warmed right up and my sinuses opened! Food really is medicine when done right.

01/08/2019

If you're ready to put the holiday indulgences behind you and give your health a clean make-over, now's your chance! Now accepting sign-ups for my 4-week New Year Group Detox. The online group format makes is easy to stay on track, and you'll really feel the difference! Registration ends January 14th.

Starting January 19th and lasting four weeks, you and a group of program members will eat a clean, anti-inflammatory diet with special supplements to repair and fortify your system from the inside out.  This great format allows you to participate from anywhere! Reserve your space by Januar

12/31/2018

Let’s hear it for life long learning!

11/28/2018

It’s important to stop and take notice of the pretty little things.