Brett Hawes, Functional Medicine Expert and Clinical Nutritionist

Welcome to the inaugural episode of C60 Health Connections, where we meet with leading experts in the health & wellness space to support our listeners in holistic wellbeing and healthy aging goals! Hosted by Jessica MacNaughton, wellness enthusiast and COO of C60 Purple Power, each episode takes a deep dive into the various aspects that affect our health and wellbeing in contemporary society.  For our first episode we are happy to have guest Brett Hawes, a leading figure in Functional Medicine with a focus on digestive, autoimmune and endocrine health. A faculty member at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, Brett augments his practice with experience in Ayurveda, energy medicine, Body Talk and iridology, among an array of other complementary practices.  Kicking off the series, Brett shares his expertise in detox and digestive health, central to optimum function of the entire body. A balanced, healthy gut creates a cascade of benefits to all other areas. Brett's holistic view reminds us that health is not an end point, but a state of being. In supporting the mental, physical and spiritual, we naturally gravitate towards the equilibrium of health.   To work with Brett or take his online classes, visit holistic-health-masterclass.com   These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information on this show, and C60 Purple Power products, are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure disease. Please consult a healthcare professional before starting any new diet or exercise regimen.    Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here.  Had a great experience with C60 Purple Power? Submit a testimonial for 15% off your next purchase! Follow us on social media! Facebook. YouTube. Instagram. Twitter. Pinterest.   Quotes "We've known for thousands of years that digestion is central to everything…60% of your energy in your whole body is reserved just for your digestive system…and pretty much everyone with autoimmune disease has something going on in their gut." [03:14] "The bottom line is without actually restoring and optimizing digestive function, it's very, very difficult to address seemingly unrelated health conditions." [03:49] "We've identified over a thousand strains of different bacteria that live in your gut, and most of them are actually beneficial." [06:51] "A lot of people with hormonal issues and hormonal imbalances often have a high toxic load…toxicity is an issue in pretty much all chronic degenerative disease." [14:17] "Glyphosate, now, even at 'safe' levels, has been shown to disrupt the microbiome in the gut." [20:08] "Health is not an event, it's a habit." [35:29] "Once you stabilize blood sugar, your risk factors for metabolic syndrome, for heart disease, for diabetes, for Alzheimer's, all go down dramatically." [46:09] "We really need to shift mind, body and soul. You've really got to move all those things forward if you want true transformation." [53:00]   Big Ideas The ways in which gut health is central to overall bodily health. [02:55] First steps in learning to heal the gut. [04:19] The 5 R approach to health. [08:04] Why detox is important to do regularly. [12:50] Potential side effects of detox. [32:40] Top 3 health and lifestyle changes that can make the biggest impact. [45:10]