GPS To Health

04/12/2026

💯!!! The secret to reversing chronic disease is fixing the underlying metabolic dysfunction!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DxGjYw8TQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

As a medical school professor, I teach my students about DASH, Mediterranean, and other "healthy" diets. They all help.

But new research shows they're not targeting the right pathways.

A massive study of 205,852 adults followed for 32 YEARS found that metabolic dietary patterns -- specifically targeting insulin resistance and inflammation -- dramatically outperform conventional diets.

The numbers:
- 65% lower type 2 diabetes risk
- 32% lower cardiovascular disease
- 37% lower coronary artery disease
- Outperformed DASH, Mediterranean, and every standard diet tested

The key difference? These patterns are calibrated to reduce hyperinsulinemia and chronic inflammation -- the two master drivers of metabolic dysfunction.

As I explain in "Lies I Taught in Medical School," we've been focused on calories and macros when we should be focused on insulin and inflammation.

Full breakdown coming on the Health Longevity Secrets podcast.

Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12997326/

01/12/2026

There’s a lot of conversation right now about intermittent fasting, especially for metabolic health and weight loss. But one of the most overlooked parts of fasting isn’t the fasting at all. It’s what comes after.

How you break your fast matters just as much as the fast itself.

If you come out of a fast with sugar, bread, or processed carbs, you’re likely to spike your blood sugar, feel tired, and undo many of the metabolic benefits you just worked for.

Instead, break your fast with
protein
healthy fats
and real, whole foods

This keeps your blood sugar steady, supports fat loss, and helps keep your hormones more balanced.

Fasting is a powerful tool.
But how you refuel is where lasting results are built.

So give your body something that supports healing, not stress.

Wellness, simplified. 💚

04/20/2025

May today be a reminder that in Christ, you can overcome ALL things - even chronic disease. By His stripes, you have been healed! Today, receive the grace and strength of God to make the changes necessary to walk in health and wholeness. Have a wonderful Easter!

01/15/2025

I get this question all the time: How often should I weigh myself?

Here’s the deal:

Weighing yourself every day can drive you crazy.

Those numbers bounce around for a lot of reasons that sometimes have nothing to do with your progress.

Instead, weigh yourself once a week.

👉 Do it first thing in the morning, BEFORE eating or drinking anything and AFTER using the restroom for the most accurate number.

BUT…

don’t freak out if the scale goes up!

Here are 3 things that can make that happen:

✈️ Air travel (water retention is no joke!)

🔄 Your cycle (ladies, you know what I mean)

🍷 Date night treats (because we’re living, not just dieting!) lol

Remember, The scale is just ONE tool.

Focus on how you feel and the big picture, not just a number.

Now it’s your turn: What’s been your biggest struggle with weighing yourself? Let’s talk about it in the comments! 💬

01/02/2025

Happy New Year 2025!!

May your 2025 be full of Gods favor and blessings.

12/31/2024

Thank you to all our amazing clients for 2024! Proud of all your health wins in 2034. It was truly a pleasure to serve you.

Are you ready to level up your health in 2025?

Click the link in bio to see how we can partner with you on your health journey.

🥂 to 2025!

12/28/2024

12/28/2024

Hi, I’m Rhoda Stevens, a nurse practitioner passionate about helping you feel your best with simple, sustainable, and personalized health strategies.

I believe your gut health is the foundation of so much more than digestion - it’s the key to energy, balance, and even easier weight loss.

Let’s take the guesswork out of wellness and get your gut thriving!