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!

Understanding Anemia: Types, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Understanding Anemia: Types, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Anemia is a common yet often overlooked health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Despite its prevalence, many people are unaware of what anemia truly is, the different types that exist, and the symptoms that may indicate its presence. This comprehensive guide will delve into the three primary types of anemia, their common symptoms, and how to determine which type you may have.

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Fibromyalgia - Chronic Pain That Can Be Helped!
Functional Medicine, FullScript, Chronic Pain Jim Chialtas, DACM Functional Medicine, FullScript, Chronic Pain Jim Chialtas, DACM

Fibromyalgia - Chronic Pain That Can Be Helped!

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness in the body, and often comes with chronic fatigue as well. If you are suffering from fibromyalgia, you may be interested in an approach that does not require prescription medications. Functional Medicine looks for the root cause of health issues so help the body get back into balance.

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Leaky Gut Syndrome... I'm leaking from where now?!
Autoimmunity Jim Chialtas, DACM Autoimmunity Jim Chialtas, DACM

Leaky Gut Syndrome... I'm leaking from where now?!

Is anyone else out there fascinated with the colon… Or is it just me? And why on Earth would I want to talk about “Leaky Gut Syndrome” anyway? It is a rather eloquently named pathology don't you think? Contrary to the graphic image that it hints towards, Leaky Gut Syndrome does not have anything to do with that synthetic fat substitute that came out in the 80’s which caused anal leakage. I suppose that would be called "Leaky Butt Syndrome." Leaky Gut Syndrome is much more dangerous than that. And here’s why:

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