Re: it all starts in the gut.

Have you read my historical posts on... "goiter in the gut?" If not, I'll find them for you.

People with hashis have some groundwork to do... a LOT of hashi's sufferers also have celiac.

I know you know this, but here's a good article on autoimmune diseases. I disagree with some of his dietary suggestions, on page 2 but the rest of it is good:

http://drbenkim.com/treat-prevent-autoimmune-illness.htm