Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month 2024:

Know Prevention, Treatments, Diet And More

Thyroid Cancer:

Thyroid cancer, though relatively rare, is an important health concern with rising cases. While Thyroid cancer is not preventable in all cases can be better managed through early detection, healthy lifestyle choices and informed decisions.

PREVENTION: 1. Medical Help:

Regular check up of the thyroid, especially for those with a family history of thyroid issues or exposure to radiation.

2. Lesser Radiation Exposure:

⁠Limit your exposure to radiation, particularly children.

3. Avoid Smoking:

⁠Avoid Smoking, as there is increased risk of thyroid cancer.

TREATMENTS: 1. Surgery:

Thyroid cancer is commonly surgery, but Homeopath has also helped in managing and controlling thyroid with its medications.

2. Therapy:

There are many other treatments available like Radioactive Iodine Therapy or external Radiotherapy or Chemotherapy.

3. Homeopathy:

With Homeopathy, it is been observed that an under active thyroid start to work or an over stimulated thyroid return to normal functioning.

DIET FOR THYROID HEALTH : 1. Selenium Rich Food:

Selenium rich food like Brazil nuts, and sunflower seeds are excellent.

2. Limit The Cruciferous Vegetables:

Limit the Cruciferous Vegetables like Brocoli, Cabbage, Kale, Cauliflower.

3. Antioxidants Rich Foods:

⁠Increase Antioxidants rich food for overall improvement of inflammation in the body due to the cancer.

Inputs By:

Dr Isha Banerji, Director, Dr Prasanta Banerji Homeopathic Research Clinic