She Healed Thyroid Cancer Naturally with a Plant-Based Diet | Dr. Ruby Lathon
The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee
Release Date: 10/16/2025
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info_outlineWhat happens when a systems engineer is told she has cancer—but refuses to accept that medication and surgery are her only options?
In this inspiring episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll sits down with Dr. Ruby Lathon, who healed her thyroid cancer naturally through the power of food. Discover how she turned her research skills into a mission to help others use plants to prevent and reverse disease.
Ruby shares the exact steps she took to restore her health—including how she eliminated dairy, sugar, and processed foods, and the mindset shift that helped her truly heal. Today, she’s thriving as a wellness coach, author, and founder of Ruby Reds Vegan, teaching people that food truly is medicine.
What You’ll Learn
- How Dr. Ruby Lathon reversed thyroid cancer with plant-based nutrition
- The foods that help regulate thyroid function and fight inflammation
- Ways to make whole-food, plant-based meals delicious and satisfying
📕 Order Dr. Ruby's cookbook, Stop Playin' Go Vegan: https://bit.ly/DrRubyCookbook
🥦 Check out Ruby Reds Vegan meal delivery service: https://www.rubyredsvegan.com
This episode is powered by Menopause Makeover that unites the science of strength and the power of transformation—so you can reclaim your body, your life, and your confidence. Check the program out online at https://menopausemakeover.online
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