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Shea's Health and Nutrition

We help clients set up personalized diet and supplement protocols based on their individual needs.

We use your symptoms, functional assessment, blood work, hair analysis, and urine analysis to figure out exactly what support your body needs. At Peak Nutritional Therapy we promote a whole foods nutrient dense diet. My goal is to help people improve their lives through nutrition. I would like to help you improve your symptoms from any autoimmune disease, inflammation, fatigue, blood sugar regulation, weight management, digestive issues or skin issues. I will work with you to identify your specific nutrient deficiencies, and come up with a plan to get more of the nutrients you need in your diet. If necessary I will guide you through therapeutic diets to relieve symptoms you are experiencing from specific conditions. I will also guide you on what supplements you should be taking for your specific situation. You don't need to live with your symptoms, let me help you to a better quality of life.

03/25/2026

Vitamin D is probably the most common oversupplementation that I see. Vitamins A/D/E can all be easily over consumed. Taking too much vitamin D can cause all sorts off issues and easily lead to mineral imbalances. We constantly see low magnesium on blood work, and low phosphorus in hair analysis from over supplementing Vitamin D. Calcium and phosphorus are antagonists, high calcium leads to urinary excretion of phosphorus, which is needed to produce ATP.
Even when taken with vitamin K, high intake of vitamin D can lead to soft tissue calcification. It can also lead to cell membrane dysfunction through calcium shells. This leads to the cells not allowing thyroid hormone in.

03/13/2026

🌿 Understanding the Three Phases of Hormone Detoxification — and the Role of Beta‑Glucuronidase

Hormone detoxification is a coordinated, three‑phase process that allows the body to safely metabolize and eliminate hormones—particularly estrogen—as well as medications, environmental chemicals, and metabolic byproducts. When these phases function smoothly, hormones are used, neutralized, and excreted efficiently. When they don’t, symptoms of hormone imbalance and toxin accumulation can emerge.

Phase I: Activation (Liver)
Phase I is the liver’s initial processing step.
- Enzymes—primarily the cytochrome P450 family—convert hormones and toxins into intermediate metabolites.
- These metabolites are often more reactive than the original compounds, which is why proper support for the next phase is essential.
- Nutrients such as B vitamins, antioxidants, and amino acids help maintain safe processing during this stage.

Phase II: Conjugation (Liver)
Phase II neutralizes Phase I intermediates by attaching molecules that make them water‑soluble and ready for elimination.
Key conjugation pathways include:
- Glucuronidation
- Sulfation
- Methylation
- Glutathione conjugation

For estrogen, glucuronidation is a major route. The liver binds estrogen to glucuronic acid, creating a conjugated form that is inactive and ready to be excreted through bile or urine.

Phase III: Elimination (Gut, Kidneys, Bile)
Phase III is the physical removal of conjugated hormones and toxins from the body.
- Conjugated estrogens are transported into bile, move into the intestines, and are eliminated in stool.
- Efficient elimination depends on healthy gut motility, balanced microbiome, and regular bowel movements.

This is where beta‑glucuronidase becomes highly relevant.

What Happens When Beta‑Glucuronidase Is Elevated?
Beta‑glucuronidase is an enzyme produced by certain gut bacteria. Its normal role is to “unpack” glucuronidated compounds when the body needs to recycle them. But when levels are elevated—often due to dysbiosis, constipation, or inflammation—it can interfere with detoxification.

03/08/2026

B9 as 5-methyltetrahydrofolate is what everyone thinks of when think about MTHFR, but it is far from the only nutrient needed. Individuals with the MTHFR polymorphisms have decreased MTHFR enzyme activity. Riboflavin supplementation specifically helps stabilize this enzyme, reducing the negative impact on methylation. B2 supports the MTHFR enzyme in producing 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF), which is the primary methyl donor for converting homocysteine to methionine. Riboflavin serves as a cofactor for methionine synthase reductase (MTRR), which regenerates vitamin B12, ensuring that it remains active to facilitate the transfer of methyl groups. Without sufficient B2, methyl donor cycles stall, leading to elevated homocysteine levels and reduced production of S-adenosylmethionine (SAM), the body’s universal methyl donor.

03/05/2026

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02/27/2026

Are you waking up in the middle of the night? This is usually from low blood sugar, especially if you have racing thoughts or have a hard time getting back to sleep. Casein is a specific type of protein that digests very slowly. It is a milk-derived peptide that modulates the brain’s GABA receptors. It can support increased theta wave activity, prolong total sleep time, and stabilize sleep–wake patterns. It is also naturally high in tryptophan, the percussor to melatonin and serotonin. Take it 30 to 60 minutes before bed. Transparent Labs makes delicious versions! Cottage cheese is a great natural source.

02/24/2026

Struggling with digestive issues and still not getting real answers? 😣 You’re not alone — and you deserve better.
Most practitioners overlook your White Blood Cell Count, but it can actually give us powerful clues about what’s happening in your gut. 🧬 Specifically, neutrophils can point toward bacterial overgrowth, which is why simply taking a probiotic isn’t always the right move. In some cases, it can even make symptoms worse.
If you’re getting bloated within an hour or two of eating, that’s a sign we need to look at the small intestine, not the large. Yet so many people get sent for colonoscopies that don’t address the real issue. It’s frustrating, expensive, and often unnecessary. 😤💸
At Shea’s Health and Nutrition, we start by looking upstream — where the problems usually begin — so you can finally get answers that make sense and support that actually helps. 💚✨
You don’t have to keep guessing. Your body is talking, and we’re here to help you understand what it’s saying.

02/22/2026

At Shea’s Health and Nutrition, we interpret blood work differently than the average provider. Instead of focusing only on what’s “out of range,” we look for patterns and early imbalances that often get overlooked with conventional lab ranges. Functional ranges allow us to catch issues long before they become bigger problems.

Digestive insufficiency is one of the most common patterns we see. Symptoms like heartburn and indigestion are frequently caused by too little stomach acid—not too much. Your blood work can reveal signs of low stomach acid production and other digestive stressors.

We also evaluate nutrient status, including B1 (thiamine), which your pancreas relies on to produce digestive enzymes. B1 deficiency is incredibly common, and one of its hallmark symptoms is constipation.

Your labs tell a story. We help you understand what they’re saying so you can support your body more effectively

02/20/2026

Supporting an autoimmune condition starts with understanding what’s happening in the gut. One of the most important first steps is running a comprehensive stool test to assess gut barrier integrity.
Why does this matter? Because identifying issues like bacterial insufficiency and elevated zonulin levels gives us critical insight into how well the intestinal lining is functioning. Zonulin is a protein that briefly opens the spaces between intestinal cells — a normal part of digestion. The concern arises when zonulin stays elevated, keeping those tight junctions open and contributing to increased intestinal permeability (often called “leaky gut”).
When this barrier becomes compromised, toxins and undigested food particles can enter the bloodstream, triggering immune activation, chronic inflammation, fatigue, brain fog, and contributing to autoimmune conditions such as Celiac disease, Hashimoto’s, and Fibromyalgia.
If you’re working to get to the root of autoimmune symptoms, this test is foundational.
Stop in and pick up your test kit today.

02/14/2026

We’ve noticed a concerning trend in recent hair analysis results from our Highland and Alpine clients: elevated uranium levels are showing up.

Uranium exposure can interfere with key nutrients—particularly vitamins A, C, E, and iodine. This matters because vitamin A plays a central role in thyroid health.
Vitamin A is required for the conversion of T4 (the inactive form) into T3 (the active form) within the thyroid gland. Without adequate vitamin A, this conversion process becomes less efficient, potentially impacting energy, metabolism, and overall thyroid performance.

Beyond hormone production, vitamin A supports cellular sensitivity to thyroid hormones and the sensitivity of thyroid cells to thyroid‑stimulating hormone (TSH), the pituitary signal that tells the thyroid to produce hormones in the first place.
If you’ve been experiencing unexplained fatigue, sluggish metabolism, or thyroid‑related symptoms, this emerging pattern is worth paying attention to. Hair analysis can be a powerful tool for uncovering hidden environmental stressors and nutrient imbalances.

02/05/2026

When your thyroid slows down, everything slows down — including your gallbladder. A sluggish thyroid can reduce bile flow, making it harder for your body to break down fats and often leading to bloating, constipation, and that “heavy” feeling after meals.
If you’ve been dealing with stubborn digestion issues, it might not just be your gut… your thyroid could be calling for support. 🧠➡️💚
Your body works as a team — when one player is off, the whole system feels it.

02/04/2026

Debbie and I are incredibly honored to be named the Lone Peak Business Alliance "New Business Of The Year". Thank you to and everyone who voted. I was also named to the board of directors. We look forward to many years of serving this amazing community.

02/02/2026

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11073 N Alpine Highway Suite 101
Highland, UT
84003

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5am
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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https://www.sheashealth.com/

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