My Journey Back To Health
~Healing From The Inside Out ~
Hello there, I'm Kate Rolston.
It's no coincidence that you found this page. I bet you're probably just like me, doing tons of research and looking for answers to your health issues. It’s exhausting isn’t it? Worry no more, because my promise to you is that if your read my story, you will walk away with invaluable information to help you heal.
You see, just one year ago, at age 58, I had a health crisis that shook my world. I know you might not believe it looking at the picture taken of me on the rock last September, but scroll down and you will see a picture of me in the hospital 8 months earlier.
Yes, I'm ALMOST back to full health, but it has taken time, and a whole lot of money to find the products that really work. Now with this website, it's my hope that I can share my story, and help you find answers whilst saving you lots of time and money, especially if you have gut issues, brain fog or are simply menopausal!
The Funny Thing is, I thought I was Healthy!
For most of my life, I was fortunate to enjoy good health. I ate well, cooking mostly from scratch, exercised a few 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. Things got so bad, I started to doubt if I would 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 managerial job, and the memorizing of my lines which was devastating, as I am an entertainer and 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 all very low—a fact that didn’t surprise me, as I was menopausal. However, what did shock me was my newly diagnosed low thyroid function, the brain fog and swallowing issues. Concerned about these results, and especially my difficulty swallowing, I scheduled an endoscopy.
The Revelation - Severe Inflammation
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, but I strongly believed I could heal it by myself.
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 as you may now know, plays a crucial role in digestion, reflux and overall well-being. In fact, 90% of disease starts in the GUT! I realized I needed to heal my gut, so I completely changed my lifestyle, prioritizing sleep, mindful-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 Doug Wyatt, the owner of Sovereign Laboratories (the makers to ProColostrum LD) at a Natural Health Foods conference in New York City and Doug 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, a Colostrum Shake was - and still is - 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. I will be blogging more about my journey HERE.
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! Sign up and you can get all the details, plus early bird pricing.
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 here, in my Immune and Gut Health STORE.