My Journey Back To Health
~ Healing From the Inside Out ~
My name is Kate Rolston. I turned 59 in November 2024 and for most of my life, I was fortunate to enjoy good health. I ate well, cooking mostly from scratch, exercised a couple of times a week, and walked my dogs daily. I believed I was doing enough to keep my body healthy. Then, at the start of 2024, everything changed. I started to doubt if I'd even see 60.
My Symptoms, Stress and Fear
I began experiencing brain fog, forgetfulness, and becoming easily stressed by things that had never bothered me before. Even more alarming, I suddenly couldn't swallow and sometimes even choked on my food. This led to anxiety around eating, and switching to liquid foods like soups and shakes. The brain fog started affecting my work as a manager and the memorizing of my lines which was devastating, as I love the theatre. My energy plummeted as the stress compounded, and soon, I noticed another unsettling change—my skin was aging rapidly. Sagging around my jowls, deep laugh lines, dark circles under my eyes, and, for the first time, loose skin under my arms.
A blood test revealed that all my hormones were low—a fact that didn’t surprise me, as I was menopausal. However, what did shock me was my newly diagnosed low thyroid function. Concerned about these results, and especially my difficulty swallowing, I scheduled an endoscopy.
The endoscopy revealed severe inflammation around my sphincter muscle—the muscle that separates the stomach from the esophagus, whose job is to prevent acid from rising. In my case, this muscle had weakened, likely due to my prolonged stress, allowing acid to come up when I lay down at night. The acid had damaged the cells on my sphincter muscle, causing a pre-cancerous condition known as Barrett’s Esophagus. Many people have surgery to open up the esophagus, I was determined not to.
This diagnosis shook me to my core.
Determined to understand the root cause, I immersed myself in research. What I discovered was astonishing—few people discuss how menopause can significantly impact gut health and the microbiome, which plays a crucial role in digestion, reflux and overall well-being. I realized I needed to heal my gut, so I completely changed my lifestyle, prioritizing sleep, wellness practices, and targeted nutrition.
Healing From the Inside Out
The most significant change I made was drinking a colostrum shake every day for lunch, but not just any colostrum. My husband, Kyle - a naturopath with decades of experience in the health food industry, recommended a specific colostrum. He explained that if I wanted to heal my gut, there was one colostrum proven to repair the fine lining of the gut—ProColostrum LD. He had met the owner of Sovereign Laboratories (the makers to ProColostrum LD) at a Natural Health Foods conference in New York City and Doug Wyatt explained why it is the #1 colostrum supplement recommended by doctors. You see the "LD" stands for Liposomal Delivery, a proprietary and superior delivery system, to ensure the colostrum bypasses stomach acids and reaches the intestines where it can truly work its magic. From that moment on, it became a staple in my daily routine.
Other Changes I Made:
To reduce stress, I quit my job and transitioned to finding my purpose and passion. I started a morning mindfulness routine that includes 10 minutes of Tai Chi, 10 minutes of yoga or strength training exercises, and 10 minutes of meditation and /or mantra. I also limited alcohol intake and avoided acidic foods while my gut healed.
The 1-Year Transformation
One Year Later—The Transformation
Now, a year later, I feel like myself again—only better! My energy and vitality are back, and my skin has tightened. I look and feel amazing. I can do handstands, arm balances, and movements I hadn’t attempted in years. Stress reduction played a role, but I attribute most of my transformation to ProColostrum LD. My gut is healed, my digestion is optimal, and I naturally eliminate twice a day. My weight is what it was 20 years ago, and I have the energy of a 30-year-old—just in time for my 60th birthday!
It’s a Superfood Powerhouse
My superfood colostrum shake has become a favorite in our home. We blend ProColostrum LD with raw cacao, maca and mucuna powder, Hemp milk, hemp seeds, hemp protein, frozen bananas, and a spoonful of maple syrup. It’s a superfood powerhouse—and delicious! Friends often stop by at lunchtime just to enjoy one with me. Who knew healing could taste so good?
As For My Purpose?
I want everyone to experience the healing benefits I did, which is why I’m offering ProColostrum LD at the best price available online—and I will price match! Try it for yourself and see how it transforms your health.
And My Passion?
Well my TRANSFORMATIVE WELLNESS RETREATS are coming soon! Starting in Summer 2025 I will be offering transformative healing retreats, where I live in beautiful San Juan Mountains of Western Colorado, and then internationally, with the first one being hosted in the fall on a beautiful Greek island, Karpathos!
If you have any questions or want to know more about my journey, feel free to email me at kate@immuneandguthealth.com. Check out the curated products in the Immune and Gut Health STORE.
Here’s to health, vitality, and the power of healing from the inside out!
