Understanding Breast Implant Illness
From A Functional Approach with Dr. Jim Chialtas by Jim Chialtas, DACM, L.Ac.
March 29, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 159
About this episode
This episode explores Breast Implant Illness, its symptoms, related conditions, and practical steps for recovery.
In this 159th episode, I take a clear, evidence-focused look atBreast Implant Illness — what implants are made of, how our bodies can react to them, and why some people develop unexplained systemic symptoms. I walk you through the history—major recalls, FDA actions, and key studies—so you can see how awareness has changed and why recommendations are evolving. I break down the common symptoms I hear about most (fatigue, brain fog, pain, neurological issues), related conditions (autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, implant-associated cancers), and the biology behind it: siloxane (silicone) leaching, how bacterial biofilms or mold can play a role, and how the fibrous capsule surrounding implants can trap toxins and sometimes become the site of serious cancers. Then I get practical: how to evaluate symptoms, questions toask an explant surgeon, what diagnostics and pathology can reveal, and an evidence-informed approach to recovery—detox pathways, mitochondrial support, addressing infections or mold, and lifestyle steps that help. I emphasize individualized, multidisciplinary care and give actionable next steps for anyone worried about their implants. This episode is for people with…
People in this episode
Host: Jim Chialtas
Topics covered
- Breast Implant Illness
- systemic symptoms
- explant surgery
- autoimmune disease
- detox pathways
- multidisciplinary care
Keywords
- breast implants
- systemic symptoms
- fatigue
- brain fog
- autoimmune disease
- explant surgery
- detox
- silicone leaching
- bacterial biofilms
- mold
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: City of Hope
Places: San Diego, CA
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