Timing-wise, her late stage diagnosis couldn’t have come at a worst time as I was extremely pregnant with my first child. Little did I know, any remaining illusions about conventional, western medicine would be shattered by my daughter’s health. You see, my daughter, suffering from mysterious allergic-like symptoms, was met with dismissals from her pediatrician and allergist. Frustration and hopelessness wrapped around me, and the conventional medical route proved a dead-end.

However, I was not content with my daughter’s suffering and I was determined to figure it out. In my pursuit of answers, I stumbled upon histamine intolerance. Intuition told me I was onto something, and she responded positively to diet changes.

Understandably, Lauren was also intensely researching how the body works as she was a researcher by profession, trained by the best in the country. I on the other hand am hard-wired to investigate and uncover the truth.

Together, we delved into everything, seeking to understand the 'why' behind cancer and disease as well as exploring holistic avenues for her healing. It was surprising how often our research topics intertwined, which only served as more extreme motivation to understand the roots of sickness and disease.