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This is one of the reasons why, when I scour the medical databases for current research on Hashimoto’s, I look for articles not just in English, but also in Polish , Russian , Spanish , and Portuguese , and why I’m also super excited about my Hashimoto’s books being translated into those languages! pylori and two tooth infections.
Check food labels carefully, and be extra careful if you are eating out, as it’s difficult to know all of the ingredients used in restaurants. For further steps to uncovering your own Hashimoto’s root causes, I recommend picking up a copy of my book Hashimoto’s Protocol. As always, I wish you the very best on your health journey!
Since one of the supplements I recommend, Pure Encapsulations Selenium , can contain up to 320 mcg per capsule (specifications state that the product can contain up to 160 percent of the label claim), it is not recommended for children. You can find out more about iodine in the Advanced Protocols section of my book Hashimoto’s Protocol.
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Here is a sample report on this section of parasites and protozoa: Remember, with all detected pathogens, there are a variety of resources available to help you check out part 1 of this article , my website (you can search by topic such as parasites or Blasto here ), and my books, Hashimotos: The Root Cause and Hashimotos Protocol.
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