Ongoing efforts to find effective IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) treatments are marked by success stories that fuel hope for individuals facing the challenges of this condition. KaLeigh Castiello, a personal trainer from Charleston, South Carolina, shares her transformative journey to natural remission through Evinature and the CurQD® Protocol, shedding light on the impactful role this integrative therapy played in reclaiming her life from the grips of ulcerative colitis (UC).
KaLeigh’s story began in the spring of 2020 when she received her UC diagnosis. Facing uncertainties and a world in the throes of a pandemic, the emotional and physical toll on her wellbeing was significant. However, KaLeigh’s resilient spirit and determination to explore alternative therapies set the stage for her encounter with Evinature.
Before discovering Evinature, KaLeigh embarked on a conventional treatment path, starting with mesalamine tablets. While providing initial relief, her condition took a downturn, leading to the introduction of prednisone, a medication that brought its own set of challenges, including insomnia and skin issues. Alongside conventional medication, KaLeigh also explored naturopathic approaches, undergoing a strict diet that proved ineffective in managing her symptoms.
Amidst the frustrations of traditional treatments, KaLeigh stumbled upon Evinature in 2022, seeking a viable alternative to biologics. Skepticism met hope as she explored the CurQD® Protocol, a natural and tailored treatment regime developed by Evinature’s founders, Professor Shomron Ben-Horin and Nir Salomon. Intrigued by the promise of finding remission in six weeks, KaLeigh took a leap of faith and ordered her protocol, marking the beginning of a life-altering journey.
“I found Evinature about a year ago. I had just gotten my third colonoscopy, and my doctor told me that I still had inflammation and we needed to talk about biologics because I was not responding to the current medication enough.”
CurQD®, Evinature’s flagship protocol, proved to be the turning point for KaLeigh. Within six weeks, her symptoms began to recede. The urgency to race to the bathroom, a once frequent and distressing experience, became a thing of the past. Fatigue lifted, and the ability to engage in outdoor activities with her husband and beloved dogs was restored.
“CurQD® changed EVERYTHING for me. My symptoms started going away within about 6 weeks.”
Expressing her gratitude, KaLeigh highlights how CurQD® changed everything for her, allowing her to forget what a flare feels like. Even during periods of stress, a trigger for her IBD symptoms, a reassessment and adjustment of her protocol through Evinature’s platform swiftly brought relief.
“I still have a week every so often where I don’t feel my best, but honestly, those days are far and few between. I had a really stressful week about a month ago and thought I was getting sick, and my husband had to tell me, ‘Actually, I think you might be flaring.’ I had forgotten what it feels like to be in a flare!”
After CurQD®, KaLeigh’s quality of life underwent a remarkable transformation. Her energy returned, and the emotional toll of living with a chronic condition was alleviated. Today, she maintains her remission with a combination of CurQD® and mesalamine, successfully avoiding the need for biologics.
“Currently, I am on CurQD®, and then Mesalamine tablets and Mesalamine suppositories. I was able to not start biologics after I talked to my doctor and explained how much better I was feeling. So that was a huge relief.”
KaLeigh’s advice to those recently diagnosed with IBD is a testament to her journey: “It’s not the end of the world, even though it feels like it.” She encourages others not to be unduly influenced by the alarming stories in certain online communities, emphasizing the importance of finding what works for each individual. In her words, the journey might be challenging, but with the right tools, life can become not just bearable but, in many ways, better than before.
“So you’re gonna be just fine, you just have to find what works for you!”
KaLeigh Castiello’s success story echoes the potential of integrative therapies like Evinature’s CurQD® Protocol in reshaping the narrative for individuals facing the complexities of IBD. As research and innovation continue, stories like hers offer hope and inspiration to those navigating their path toward healing and remission.
