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10/26/2026

When I’m working with a client on hormone health, one of the FIRST places I look is the GUT. 🦠

Why? Because your gut plays a much bigger role in hormone health than you might realize.

And I’m not just talking about bloating or constipation.

Here’s what I’m looking at 👇

🦠 Estrogen metabolism: Your gut microbiome contains bacteria that influence how estrogen is metabolized and potentially reabsorbed into circulation.

🚽 Hormone elimination: Your liver helps process estrogen, but your digestive tract plays a role in eliminating its metabolites. Regular bowel movements are an important part of that process.

🔥 Inflammation: Your gut microbiome interacts with your immune system and inflammatory pathways, which can influence metabolic and hormonal health.

🥑 Nutrient absorption: Your body relies on nutrients like B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and iron to support processes involved in hormone production and regulation.

🍽️ Blood sugar regulation: Your gut microbiome also interacts with metabolic pathways involved in insulin sensitivity — another important piece of hormone health.

So when a client comes to me struggling with PMS, irregular cycles, hormonal acne, or other hormone-related symptoms, I’m not just looking at hormone levels.

I’m asking about their digestion, bowel movements, food intake, and gut symptoms.

Because you can’t look at hormone health in isolation from the rest of the body.

And in my practice, the gut is often where we start.

10/22/2026

Before cutting more calories or adding another workout, I want to understand what your body is telling us.

Here are some of the labs I may consider when investigating weight loss resistance — and WHY they matter.

🩸 FASTING INSULIN + GLUCOSE + A1c

Insulin resistance occurs when your cells become less responsive to insulin, causing your body to produce more. This can contribute to increased abdominal fat, altered hunger signals, and metabolic dysfunction.

🦋 FULL THYROID PANEL

Your thyroid regulates metabolism, energy production, and body temperature. An underactive thyroid can slow energy expenditure and contribute to fatigue, constipation, and weight gain.

🔥 hs-CRP (INFLAMMATION)

Chronic low-grade inflammation is closely linked to insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction. Elevated hs-CRP may indicate underlying inflammation worth investigating.

🧬 LIPID PANEL + ApoB

Elevated triglycerides and low HDL can signal insulin resistance. ApoB provides additional insight into cardiovascular risk and overall metabolic health.

🥩 FULL IRON PANEL + B12 + FOLATE + VITAMIN D + ferritin

Nutrient deficiencies can contribute to fatigue, poor exercise tolerance, and low energy, making weight management more challenging.

🌸 HORMONE EVALUATION

Hormonal changes associated with PCOS and perimenopause can influence insulin sensitivity, fat distribution, and muscle mass, making weight management more difficult.

🌿 CORTISOL EVALUATION

Cortisol influences blood sugar, stress response, and metabolism. Abnormally elevated cortisol can contribute to abdominal weight gain, insulin resistance, and muscle loss.

🦠 COMPREHENSIVE GI EVALUATION

Your gut influences inflammation, metabolic signaling, and hunger hormones. Digestive dysfunction can also affect nutrient absorption, potentially contributing to fatigue and metabolic challenges.

Weight loss resistance isn’t always about eating too much or moving too little.

Sometimes we need to look deeper, connect the symptoms with the lab patterns, and understand the bigger picture.

Because your symptoms tell a story, and understanding that story is where personalized nutrition care begins.

10/20/2026

One of the most common statements I hear from clients is, “Nutrition advice is confusing.” And honestly, I get it—there’s so much conflicting information out there, especially when it comes to supplements.

Here are 5 🚩

1: A long list of unnecessary additives.
I want to know what’s in the supplement beyond the active ingredients.

2: A fancy quality seal that can’t be verified.
Just because it says “lab tested” or “quality approved” doesn’t mean it’s independently certified!

3: A proprietary blend.
If I can’t tell how much of each ingredient you’re getting, that’s a red flag.

4. Megadoses of vitamins and minerals.
More isn’t always better! Some nutrients can actually cause harm in excess.

5: A supplement that promises to fix EVERYTHING.
If it’s claiming to balance your hormones, heal your gut, boost your metabolism, AND detox your body… I’m skeptical!

Here’s the thing: Supplements can be incredibly helpful when they’re used appropriately. But the right form, dose, quality, and your individual needs matter!

FOOD FIRST. SUPPLEMENT SMARTER.

That’s exactly what we’re diving into in my upcoming Supplement Smarter webinar!

If you want to learn how to choose supplements with confidence, I’d love for you to join me!

COMMENT SUPPLEMENTS below for the link. 🔗

10/08/2026

1. MORE ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER.

Just because a supplement is good for you doesn’t mean you need it—or that taking more is going to help.

2. FORM AND QUALITY MATTER.

Not all magnesium, B12, or even iron supplements are created equal. The form, dose, added ingredients, and quality can make a big difference.

3. YOUR BODY’S NEEDS ARE UNIQUE.

Your diet, digestion, medications, lab work, and even genetics can influence what nutrients you actually need.

And that’s exactly why I created my Supplement Smarter webinar!

We’re going to break all of this down, including how to choose quality supplements, what nutrients work together, and why I always take a food-first approach.

If your supplement cabinet is full but you’re not really sure why you’re taking everything, this is for you!

Registration is open. Join us Oct 28th at 10:30 am all registrants will receive the recording.

I’d love for you to join me. Comment SUPPLEMENTS for the registration link.

10/06/2026

Your gut controls much more than you think… 👀

Your gut is connected to WAY more than digestion.

🦋 Thyroid → nutrient absorption + thyroid hormone metabolism
🌸 Hormones → estrogen metabolism + elimination
🧠 Mood → gut-brain communication + stress signaling
⚡ Energy → nutrient absorption + microbial metabolites
🛡️ Immunity → intestinal barrier + immune regulation
🩸 Metabolism → glucose regulation + insulin sensitivity

This is why I don’t look at gut health as simply “Do you have bloating?” or “Are you having regular bowel movements?”

Your gut is part of a much bigger picture.

And the good news? You can support it every single day.

Eat real food. Get enough protein + fiber. Feed your good bacteria. Move your body. Sleep. Manage stress. And yes… 💩 regularly

Small, consistent choices can build a healthier gut—and a stronger foundation for your overall health. 🤍

Your gut matters. Take care of it.

10/05/2026

Constipated—even when you’re eating fiber?

5 reasons it’s more than just a gut thing 👇

1. Your thyroid may be slowing things down.
2. Hormonal changes may affect bowel patterns.
3. Stress can disrupt gut–brain communication.
4. Undereating or dehydration may be contributing.
5. Your pelvic-floor muscles may not be coordinating.

I bet your GI doc didn’t ask about what you were eating or how much OR look at your stress levels, activities, and thyroid 🤔

Constipation is a symptom.
Ask what’s driving it.

If constipation keeps coming back, there may be more to investigate than your fiber intake.

Your thyroid, hormones, nervous system, food intake, hydration and pelvic floor all play a role in bowel function.

That’s why I look at the whole picture: your symptoms, nutrition, health history and daily habits—to understand what may be contributing.

Save this reel and follow Kelsey Shepperd - Functional Dietitian for more gut-health education. 🌿

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10/02/2026

Your gut doesn’t need another complicated morning routine. 🌿

Sometimes the simplest habits make the biggest difference. 1. 🍵 Start with a warm beverage. Ginger, lemon, turmeric, cinnamon and a pinch of black pepper are some of my favorite additions.

2. 💧 Hydrate before you caffeinate. Adequate hydration helps support healthy digestion and regular bowel movements.

3. 🚶‍♀️ Get your body moving. A morning walk, gentle stretching or even 10 minutes of movement can help stimulate intestinal motility.

4. ☀️ Give yourself time to go. Your colon is naturally more active in the morning. Don’t ignore the urge or rush your bathroom routine!

5. 🙏 Slow down and spend time in God’s Word. Stress can influence gut motility and digestion through the gut-brain connection. Start your morning with prayer, Scripture and a little quiet time.

Your gut and brain are constantly communicating. How you start your morning can influence your digestion, bowel regularity and stress response throughout the day.

And while I love a good gut-supporting supplement, we can’t overlook the foundations!

Small, consistent habits add up.

What’s ONE morning habit you never skip?

SAVE this for your morning routine! 🤍

09/30/2026

Exciting New! I am offering a supplement webinar based on some requests, so here we are.

We’re going to talk about which forms actually matter, how to identify quality supplements, which nutrients work together, and how your digestion, lab work, and even genetics can influence what your body needs.
And of course, we’re going to talk about why I ALWAYS start with food first.

On October 28th at 10:30 am for the LIVE access, but if you cannot attend live it will be recorded.
It’s a 45-60 minute LIVE webinar with time for your questions, and I’m offering an introductory price of $40 instead of $50 for now.
I’d love for you to join me.

Comment SUPPLEMENTS below to register.

09/30/2026

At 86, I wasn’t interested in throwing an aggressive gut protocol at her.

Her testing showed dysbiosis, low pancreatic elastase, very low beneficial bacteria and signs of intestinal inflammation.

So we worked in phases.

Digest → calm → repair → gently rebalance → rebuild.

And just as importantly, we’re now expanding her diet again instead of keeping her on an unnecessarily restrictive diet forever.

Functional nutrition isn’t about seeing a “bad” organism on a stool test and immediately trying to kill it.

It’s asking: Why did the gut environment allow this imbalance in the first place—and what does this individual need to become more resilient?

comment “MORE” to find out exactly what you need to do to get your gut checked and improve your symptoms.

09/28/2026

Not going to lie… the drone delivery has saved me a time or two.

What about yall? Let me know below. ⬇️

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