Unlike other types of cancer, where statistics show a leveled off or declined graph, thyroid cancer is a growing problem. New instances of thyroid cancer continue to rise. Though more and more people are undergoing treatment for this disease, the reason for the steady increase in cases of thyroid cancer is still unclear.

Surgery and radiation are conventional medicines to treat thyroid cancer. Both of these methods are highly invasive and potentially harmful to the patient. This is the reason why many patients who have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer look for alternative therapies. They believe that such therapies combat the disease and also restore their thyroid gland to its optimal health.

Thyroid cancer has many forms and different causes:

Follicular thyroid cancer is caused by a lack of iodine. It is rare in our country as the American diet provides adequate amounts of iodine.

Papillary and medullary thyroid cancer is caused by radiation or environmental toxins. This type of cancer is commonly found in the country.

Three basic protocols revolve around the natural prevention and treatment of thyroid cancer:

Diet and lifestyle
Certain lifestyle changes need to be done first, to treat most forms of thyroid cancer. Start with your diet. A vegan diet is recommended for preventing and treating thyroid cancer naturally. Consume organic vegetables and fruits to minimize exposure to pesticides and other chemicals. These pesticides and chemicals impede the body’s ability to detoxify itself. Add foods rich in omega–3 fatty acids like spinach, watercress, walnuts, and flax seeds to your regular diet. Omega-3 fatty acids should be a part of your nutritional protocol as it has been shown to lower the risk for several diseases like diabetes, heart diseases, and cancer. Include vitamin supplements like vitamin C, E, and B 12 as they support the immune system. Intake of selenium and lycopene has shown to help reduce the risk of recurrence of cancers.

Exercise
Exercise primarily helps to strengthen and invigorate the body and is an important part of natural cancer treatment. It wards off potential diseases while providing energy that the body needs to remain healthy. Exercising regularly is the easiest way to detoxify. Research shows that cancer-causing toxins to which we are exposed to daily can be burned out through the sweat that comes out of the body during regular and rigorous exercise.

Connection of mind and body
Often we overlook the fact that faith and spirituality play a vital role in the process of healing. The mind and body connection is one area commonly sidelined in the treatment of cancer. Yoga helps to protect the body while meditation relieves stress and increases the innate healing energy of the body. The vital elements in all-natural treatment and prevention of cancer would be prayer and the mind-body connection.

The natural approach to living a cancer-free life has become more important, with the thyroid cancer statistics continuing to rise. With exercise, yoga, and a healthy vegan diet, it is not only possible to maintain the total health of the body but can also prevent and reverse thyroid cancer.