Complicated GI Issues with Brett Hawes Having a complicated GI issue can really get in the way of our daily lives. Luckily for us, holistic practitioners like Brett Hawes can help us to find the root cause of our symptoms and correct the imbalances in the body. In this episode we talk about where gastrointestinal issues come from, how they manifest within the body, what to do to correct them. Join us as we dive deeper into complicated GI issues in this episode of Complicated GI Issues with Brett Hawes! Shownotes 1:28 – What is holistic, and difference between holistic nutritionist and dietitian 4:03 – Problems with specialties in medicine and healthcare 5:29 – Gastroenterologists, do they see the whole body, or just the guts 6:40 – Clinical patterns observed in the GI Tract 9:13 – The GI tract is the central hub to the system 10:14 – Gut/Brain connection 11:08 – Seeing the Digestive Tract within the eyes 12:40 Check Popping on final product 12:40 – Linking Iridology to the GI Tract 15:58 – Is disruption of the digestive system connected to eye and sight issues 17:10 – Leaky gut 18:15 – Primary functions of the Small Intestine 19:50 – Common causes of leaky gut 22:04 – Specific lab tests to check for leaky gut 23:38 – What happens within the body when food leaks into the blood stream 26:15 – Immune system attacks various tissues in the body 26:38 – New research suggests viruses may be hiding in different body tissues 27:22 – How to pull viruses and bacteria out of tissues to clear from the body 29:30 – Are other neurotransmitters created within the gut 31:02 – Chronic infections can block metabolic pathways 32:15 – Leaky gut, leaky brain. Does the blood-brain barrier always get compromised from the gut 33:33 – Can you test the blood-brain barrier for permeability 34:02 – The GABA test 35:23 – Key steps to restoring gut-barrier function 39:46 – Changing to a high fat, low carb diet 41:33 – Probiotics, can you take them all the time 45:50 – Wrapping up with words of wisdom from Brett Learn More About Brett Hawes Website: www.bretthawes.com , Holistic Health Masterclass Facebook: Brett Hawes- Holistic Health Practitioner , Holistic Health Masterclass Programs: 90 Day Health Rejuventation , Consultations , Masterclass for Practitioners Thank you for listening to this episode of the Summit For Wellness Podcast. If you enjoyed Complicated GI Issues with Brett Hawes, then subscribe to our channel so you can listen to all the latest episodes.