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!

My Most Recent Posts

Understanding Testosterone Use: A Personal Choice with Potential Consequences

Considering testosterone therapy? It's vital to know the risks beyond the benefits. Discover how HRT can disrupt your body's natural hormone balance and why "testosterone overload" can have permanent consequences. Read the full article to make an informed decision about your hormonal health.

Uncovering Hidden Causes of Heart Disease

If you’re concerned about plaque buildup or heart disease, don’t settle for a cholesterol-only approach. There is a growing body of evidence pointing to infections and inflammation as significant, yet often overlooked, contributors. Lowering cholesterol may be helpful, but without addressing underlying infections and inflammation, the progression of heart disease may continue unchecked.

Meditation - A Practical Tool, Not a Performance

If you’ve ever been told to “just meditate” and felt frustrated or embarrassed because it didn’t work, you’re not alone.

Debbie Chialtas 3/23/17 Debbie Chialtas 3/23/17

Our Favorite Gluten Free Waffle Recipe

For National Waffle Day, here is a stellar gluten-free waffle recipe! Tried and true, our family loves this breakfast treat!

Jim Chialtas, DACM 3/8/17 Jim Chialtas, DACM 3/8/17

The Domino Effect of an Imbalanced Thyroid - Your Answer to Many Health Questions

The Thyroid System is complex and significant. It promotes cellular activity, helps us to be happy, healthy, and energetic. It allows our immune system and brain to operate well. It influences how our sex hormones operate and how much weight we carry. The trouble is understanding it. In this article I describe the Thyroid system and its subtle factors that, when missed, may just be the difference between success and failure to pull a person back into balance.

Jim Chialtas, DACM 3/1/17 Jim Chialtas, DACM 3/1/17

Keeping Your Brain Healthy - Video Presentation

Everything that we think, feel and experience is because of our brain. A sick brain equals poor health and poor outlook in general. There are a great many factors that are working against us in this area of our health. In this talk I cover several key concepts involved in neurological decline and some tips on how to stop them before they even start. Do something proactive for your health today and watch this video!

Jim Chialtas, DACM 11/4/16 Jim Chialtas, DACM 11/4/16

De-stress with Acupuncture!

If there’s one thing that everyone experiences at times, it’s stress. More people experience stress than back pain, for example, and a great many of us experience some form of chronic stress. This person might be a student, or a new parent who isn’t sleeping, or in a difficult relationship to name a few. These are things that can go on for a long time. So this is one area that we should all think about using acupuncture for more often!

Debbie Chialtas 10/10/16 Debbie Chialtas 10/10/16

Packing Wholesome Gluten-Free Lunches for Kids

Some of you may have heard about the Kraft Heinz Lunchables Recall. Apparently there were "undeclared allergens and misbranding." This is so frustrating, because as busy parents we don't always have the time to plan out wholesome lunches for our kids, and we can't necessarily rely on the schools to provide a lunch that is healthy or even tasty. Those pre-packed lunch kits are tempting since they save time, but is it what we want our kids eating? Especially if we're trying to be ingredient aware?

Jim Chialtas, DACM 9/7/16 Jim Chialtas, DACM 9/7/16

Fitbit Captures Patient Recovery

I wanted to take a moment and share a recent case study that I find to be particularly interesting. Most of the time when I work with a patient we start with a set of symptoms or even a known medical condition. Some tests are ordered, results observed and a plan of action is set in motion. An improvement in symptoms, and/or a follow up test weeks or months later tells us if our efforts were effective. But an interesting thing is starting to happen. My patients are coming in wearing a Fitbit or some other handy device that measures all sorts of things about their daily physiology. This provides for both of us some powerful feedback in real time as to how the strategies we are employing are actually working. The basis of this piece is in regards to just such a patient experience.

Debbie Chialtas 8/8/16 Debbie Chialtas 8/8/16

Delicious and Easy Flourless Blender Muffin Recipe

Try this delicious and fast muffin recipe that is gluten-free. In fact, it's flourless! Mix with your blender, customize with whatever you'd like to stir in, and pop in the oven. You'll be having breakfast in 15 minutes!