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Shepperding Wellness, Atlanta, GA (2026)

02/03/2026

Yep! This is me… in case you are new here. I will reintroduce myself.

Hi, I’m Kelsey — the heart behind Shepperding Wellness 🌿

I’m a Functional Medicine Dietitian who believes food is medicine and that healing starts from the inside out. I help women, families, and kids get to the ROOT cause of their symptoms — not just manage them.

We look deeper than “normal labs,” focusing on gut health, hormones, inflammation, genetics, and lifestyle so your body can function the way God designed it to.

My goal isn’t quick fixes — it’s sustainable healing, education, and giving you the tools to steward your health with confidence.

Get to the ROOT. Start somewhere today.

02/03/2026

Yep! That’s me! In case you are new here! I will reintroduce myself.

Hi, I’m Kelsey — the heart behind Shepperding Wellness 🌿

I’m a Functional Medicine Dietitian who believes food is medicine and that healing starts from the inside out. I help women, families, and kids get to the ROOT cause of their symptoms — not just manage them.

We look deeper than “normal labs,” focusing on gut health, hormones, inflammation, genetics, and lifestyle so your body can function the way God designed it to.

My goal isn’t quick fixes — it’s sustainable healing, education, and giving you the tools to steward your health with confidence.

Get to the ROOT. Start somewhere today.

02/02/2026

Children truly are a blessing. 🤍

Today I had a client share with me that she’s pregnant…
and it made me think of another client from the past who once joked,
“If I work with you, I’ll probably end up pregnant.”

Well… now she is too. 😅

The amazing part?
Neither of them came to me for pregnancy.
They came for gut healing, hormone balance, energy, inflammation, weight loss —
and when the body finally got the support it needed,
everything else began to fall into place.

When you take care of yourself from the inside out,
hormones respond. Cycles regulate.
The body starts doing what it was beautifully designed to do.

It’s such a powerful reminder of how intricately
and intentionally God created the human body. ✨

If this hits home for you and you’re struggling to get pregnant —
let’s look deeper. There is always a root.

And if you’re not trying…
just know you’ve been warned. 😂

Food is medicine.
Healing starts within.
And sometimes… blessings follow.

02/01/2026

So we didn’t guess.
We tested.

🔬 Organic Acids Test (OAT) showed:
• Possible Yeast and microbial overgrowth
• Slower detox capacity
• Oxidative stress
• Nutrient depletions impacting mood, sleep, and digestion

🧬 Genetics revealed:
• Slower Phase II detox pathways
• Higher nutrient needs for brain chemistry
• Reduced vitamin D receptor efficiency
• Strong gluten immune reactivity
• Increased collagen and tissue support needs

🧫 GI-MAP confirmed:
• Dysbiosis and opportunistic bacteria
• Leaky gut markers
• Immune activation tied to gluten
• Low protective bacteria needed for gut healing

Each test told part of the story.
Together, they explained everything.

This wasn’t a behavior issue.
This wasn’t poor parenting.
This wasn’t something to “wait out.”

It was biology asking for support.

So instead of restricting blindly or chasing symptoms, we built a step-by-step plan to:
✔️ Heal the gut
✔️ Lower the toxin and inflammatory load
✔️ Replete nutrients needed for mood and nervous system regulation
✔️ Support detox gently and safely
✔️ Create calm through routine, food, and physiology

Because when you test, you stop guessing…
and you start listening to the body.

🌿 This is functional nutrition therapy
🌿 This is root-cause care
🌿 This is why I run labs

If you’re a parent who feels like “something isn’t quite right”—that instinct matters. LISTEN

01/28/2026

I know … I am sorry.

Just because something is sold at a health store, your best friend/IG influencer is taking it doesn’t mean it’s helpful—or even safe—for your body.

As a functional dietitian, I don’t ask “What supplement is popular?”
I ask “What does YOUR body actually need?”

1. Iron (unless labs prove deficiency)

What I look at instead:
Ferritin trends, CRP, hemoglobin, MCV/MCH, gut health, inflammation, copper balance.

Better approach:
✔ Reduce inflammation first
✔ Support absorption (stomach acid, gut lining)
✔ Use food-based iron when appropriate

2. High-Dose B Vitamins (especially methylated)
Common symptoms:
Jitters, irritability, headaches, racing thoughts.

Better approach:
✔ Start LOW
✔ Match form + dose to genetics & nervous system
✔ Use targeted B support—not mega doses
THIS IS WHY I LIKE TO KNOW GENETICS ON EVERYONE!

3. Probiotics Without a GI Test

Better approach:
✔ Test first (stool testing)
✔ Choose strain-specific or spore-based when appropriate
✔ Sometimes remove pathogens BEFORE adding bacteria

4. Detox Supplements When Drainage Isn’t Open
Better approach:
✔ Support bile flow
✔ Regular bowel movements
✔ Gentle detox > aggressive detox

5. Calcium Without Context

Better approach:
✔ Assess mineral balance
✔ Prioritize magnesium, vitamin D, K2
✔ Use food first when possible

6. Random “Hormone Balancing” Supplements
Better approach:
✔ DUTCH testing when needed
✔ Support detox + gut + blood sugar
✔ Individualized hormone support

Comment ROOT below to schedule a free discovery call🫶🏻

01/26/2026

Not all nutrition professionals are trained the same 👀
And that matters when you’re stuck, inflamed, or being told “everything looks normal.”

✨ Health Coach
• Certification-based (not licensed) not required to have CEUs and stay up to date on literature.
• Focuses on habits, motivation, lifestyle support
• Cannot interpret labs or diagnose
• Great for accountability + behavior change

✨ Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Licensed medical professional
• Trained in clinical nutrition + disease management
• Often works within standard lab ranges & guidelines
• Insurance-based care can limit time + testing

✨ Functional Medicine Dietitian
• Licensed RD PLUS advanced functional training
• Looks at root causes, not just symptoms
• Interprets functional labs (not guessing) like:
▫️ GI-MAP / stool testing
▫️ Micronutrients
▫️ Genetics (SNPs)
▫️ Inflammation, hormones, detox pathways
• Uses optimal ranges, not just “normal”
• Builds personalized nutrition + supplement plans

📚 Why continued education matters
The science changes.
The research evolves.
Your care should too.

Functional nutrition requires ongoing training, not outdated protocols or one-size-fits-all advice.

🌱 If you’re tired of guessing, chasing symptoms, or feeling unheard…
There is a deeper level of care.

I love learning… comment below any questions you may have.

01/25/2026

Real life fun on the farm… 😉😜

01/22/2026

Is this you?

The Doc… “all your labs look normal” while you feel TERRIBLE?!

A ‘normal’ lab may still reflect:
• Hidden micronutrient deficiencies
• Oxidative stress
• Early inflammation
• Poor oxygen efficiency
• Acid-base imbalance

These patterns drive symptoms long before disease appears.
Root-cause care means reading between the lab lines.

I like to DIG DEEPER…

Suboptimal labs often reflect deeper patterns:
• Low ferritin → poor oxygen delivery
• Low CO₂ → acid burden & mineral loss
• High-normal CRP → silent inflammation
• Thyroid antibodies → nutrient deficiency & oxidative stress
• Normal glucose + high insulin → early metabolic dysfunction

This is why I like to dig deeper. There is MUCH more to the story.
Because healing starts at the root.

01/20/2026

This one is one of my faves… save recipe below.

Simple meals can be powerful medicine 🌿
Protein + fiber + micronutrients = blood sugar balance, gut support, hormone health, and better energy.

Food that supports healing at the cellular

Ingredients

Savory “Sauce” Mixture
• 1 lb ground meat (ground beef, ground chicken, or a mix)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 cup riced cauliflower
• 1 cup carrots, finely diced or shredded
• ½ cup bell peppers, diced
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Seasonings (use what you like)
• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Italian seasoning or cumin
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions
1. Cook the sweet potatoes
• Bake at 400°F for 45–60 minutes until fork-tender or
• Microwave 6–8 minutes, turning halfway, until soft.
2. Start the sauce base
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and garlic; sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the veggies
• Stir in mushrooms, carrots, peppers, and riced cauliflower.
• Cook 5–7 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
4. Brown the meat
• Add ground meat to the skillet.
• Break apart and cook until fully browned and cooked through.
• Season generously with salt, pepper, and any spices you like.

01/17/2026

Sometimes it is a matter of know WHY…. Why DOES your body need the Whole Foods. Are you struggling with mood stability. Angry, anxious, lack of self control… dig deeper. Food is medicine.

Whole foods provide the raw materials your body needs to make neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and norepinephrine—the chemicals that influence mood, focus, motivation, calm, and sleep.

Here’s how whole foods support mental health ⬇️

🥩 Protein
Provides amino acids (tryptophan, tyrosine, glutamine) → neurotransmitter building blocks

🥑 Healthy fats
Support brain cell membranes + signaling

🥦 Micronutrients
B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, iron = required cofactors for neurotransmitter production

🍠 Stable blood sugar
Prevents anxiety, irritability, mood swings, and crashes

🦠 Gut support
A healthy gut helps regulate serotonin (≈90% made in the gut!)

✨ When food is real, your brain chemistry works better.

This is why we always start with whole foods first.
Not restriction. Not perfection. Just nourishment.

Get to the ROOT. Start somewhere today. 🌿

01/11/2026

Your thyroid doesn’t just need hormones—it needs the right nutrients and energy to activate them.
• T4 → T3 conversion depends on:
• Adequate calories
• Protein (amino acids)
• Micronutrients (selenium, zinc, iron, iodine, B vitamins)

Skipping breakfast or under-fueling in the morning signals energy scarcity, which can slow this conversion and leave clients feeling:
• Cold
• Fatigued
• Brain foggy
• Stuck with stubborn weight loss

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2️⃣ Cortisol & Thyroid Are Directly Connected

Cortisol naturally peaks in the morning. That’s normal.
But not eating keeps cortisol elevated longer than it should.

Chronically high cortisol:
• Inhibits T4 → T3 conversion
• Increases reverse T3
• Suppresses thyroid receptor sensitivity

A balanced breakfast helps:
• Bring cortisol down appropriately
• Protect thyroid hormone signaling
• Reduce the stress load on the HPA axis

For clients with hypothyroid symptoms, anxiety, or burnout—this matters.

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3️⃣ Protein at Breakfast Signals “We Are Not Starving”

Low protein intake—especially in the morning—tells the body to conserve energy, and the thyroid is one of the first systems to down-regulate.

Protein at breakfast:
• Supports thyroid hormone transport
• Stabilizes blood sugar (key for thyroid health)
• Prevents metabolic slowdown

This is why chronic dieting, fasting, or coffee-only mornings often worsen thyroid symptoms even if labs look “normal.”

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4️⃣ Blood Sugar Stability Protects the Thyroid

Blood sugar swings increase:
• Cortisol
• Adrenal strain
• Inflammatory signaling

All of which negatively impact thyroid function.

A balanced breakfast:
• Prevents mid-morning crashes
• Reduces the need for stress hormones
• Supports steady metabolic output throughout the day

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5️⃣ Thyroid Healing Requires Consistency, Not Restriction

Many thyroid clients are unknowingly:
• Undereating
• Skipping meals
• Over-exercising
• Relying on caffeine

Breakfast is often the first healing step:
• Gentle
• Affordable
• Sustainable
• Foundational

It tells the body:

“We are nourished. You don’t need to slow metabolism to survive.”

01/11/2026

For 14 days, I’m focusing on whole foods and removing added sugars.

Here’s why this matters, especially for the brain.

Ultra-processed foods and sweeteners overstimulate dopamine, the brain’s reward and motivation chemical. The more sweet and stimulation we get, the more the brain asks for — even when it’s “sugar-free.” This keeps cravings loud and satisfaction low.

Whole foods do the opposite.

They:
• Provide the building blocks for healthy dopamine production
• Support steady blood sugar (which protects brain chemistry)
• Reduce constant dopamine spikes that lead to cravings and crashes

This 14-day reset isn’t about restriction.
It’s about giving the brain and body space to re-calibrate.

When dopamine signaling calms:
• Cravings soften
• Focus improves
• Satisfaction from real food returns

Simple inputs. Powerful reset. Comment below if you would like to join me! 🥰

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