Autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto's disease are thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. One of the most controversial environmental factors that have been linked to autoimmune thyroid conditions is the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).  In this episode, Dr. Anshul Gupta MD discusses with Dr. Kasia Kines, the connection between Epstein-Barr Virus and Hashimoto's Disease. ***About the Guest***  Kasia Kines DCN, MS, MA, CN, CSN Doctor of Clinical Nutrition Dr. Kines is the CEO and Founder of Global Epstein-Barr Virus Institute. She is a leader in recovery therapy for chronic EBV, an author, a wellness expert, and a highly respected doctor of clinical nutrition, a graduate of the prestigious Bastyr University. Since 2005, Dr. Kines has built an international reputation as a functional nutritionist, from being sought after by Johns Hopkins University to her ground-breaking Amazon best-seller book Epstein-Barr Virus Solution. Dr. Kines has developed an effective proprietary evidence-based methodology for EBV recovery and a successful EBV Recovery Program for those suffering from EBV and also trains other practitioners in her methodology in Clinician EBV Training and Certification Program and EBV Practitioner Workshop. Dr. Kines is a passionate advocate for debunking common misinformation about EBV in the medical community and lectures on this topic extensively. She is on a mission to bring the truth about EBV and solutions to 1 million people globally, so no one needs to suffer needlessly from this misunderstood virus and its complications. She lives with her husband and their companion animals in Kingston, WA.  Connect with Dr. Kasia Kines:  https://www.facebook.com/kasiakinesnutritionist/***About the Host***Dr. Anshul Gupta is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and world expert in Hashimoto’s disease. He educates people worldwide on reversing Hashimoto’s disease. He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide therapy, and also Fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine. He has worked at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Department of Functional Medicine alongside Dr. Mark Hyman. He has helped thousands of patients to reverse their health issues by using the concepts of functional medicine. Connect with Anshul Gupta, MD:Website - https://www.anshulguptamd.com/Best Seller Book - https://www.reversinghashimotobook.com/Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/AnshulGuptaMDInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/anshulguptamd/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drguptafunctionalmedicine/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anshulguptamd/Free Thyroid quiz - https://www.anshulguptamd.com/thyroid-quiz/*** KNOW MORE AT ***https://www.anshulguptamd.com/ ***Book a call with Dr. Anshul Gupta ***https://www.anshulguptamd.com/work-with-me/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/anshulguptamd/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/anshulguptamdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drguptafunctionalmedicine/Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.com/anshulguptamd