Forget Endorphins: The Real Science Behind Runner's High and Why Women Feel It More Intensely.
Mikaela Mikaela

Forget Endorphins: The Real Science Behind Runner's High and Why Women Feel It More Intensely.

That post-run "glow" isn't endorphins. It's your body producing cannabis-like molecules called endocannabinoids. New research suggests women experience significantly higher increases in anandamide (the "bliss molecule") after exercise than men, and your menstrual cycle dramatically affects when you'll feel it. Here's the science behind why some workouts feel effortless while others feel like resistance.

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Hummingbird Cake with a Lighter Touch
Mikaela Mikaela

Hummingbird Cake with a Lighter Touch

A thoughtful spin on classic hummingbird cake using half the sugar (because it has banana and pineapple, gluten-free flour, roasted pecans, and a tangy Greek yogurt icing. All the flavor, none of the crash.

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I'm a Nutritionist, I'm Curvy, and My Labs Are Optimal
Mikaela Mikaela

I'm a Nutritionist, I'm Curvy, and My Labs Are Optimal

I'm a qualified nutritional scientist in New Zealand. I'm 103kg, curvy, run ultramarathons and do endurance sports, and my metabolic health markers are optimal. Here's why my genetics mean I'll always need to track my food - and why I have made peace with it (even when I still have hard days)

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When Your Body Says No. 5 Surprising Truths About Trauma, Healing & Metabolic Health
Mikaela Mikaela

When Your Body Says No. 5 Surprising Truths About Trauma, Healing & Metabolic Health

Our culture tells a simple story about recovery: experience hardship, feel broken, then follow a straightforward path to being "fixed." But the science of resilience reveals something far more complex and hopeful. These 5 research-backed insights will reshape how you understand healing—from the surprising role of self-compassion to how unresolved trauma disrupts your metabolism and nervous system.

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The Sérénité Womens Wellness Program. Teaching you how to manage your health & take care of yourself well.
Mikaela Mikaela

The Sérénité Womens Wellness Program. Teaching you how to manage your health & take care of yourself well.

Metabolic Balance is a medically-founded, personalized nutrition programme meticulously designed to recalibrate metabolic pathways and restore physiological homeostasis. Developed from decades of clinical experience and extensive research, it provides a structured, sustainable approach to health that moves beyond temporary diets. This white paper offers health practitioners a comprehensive overview of the programme's scientific principles, structured methodology, and evidence base, providing a clear understanding of its application and efficacy. Christchurch New Zealand

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The time of day you eat can have a big impact on your metabolic health (and fat loss…)
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The time of day you eat can have a big impact on your metabolic health (and fat loss…)

Recent scientific research reveals that when we eat can be as important as what we eat. Our bodies run on internal 24-hour clocks, known as circadian rhythms, that regulate everything from sleep to hormone secretion and metabolism by coordinating a network of "master" and "peripheral" clocks throughout your body. This article will share 5 surprising, science-backed truths about how aligning your meal schedule with these internal clocks can profoundly affect your metabolic well-being without being overly complicated.


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The Science of Weight Regain. The Surprising Truth About Why It's So Hard to Keep Weight Off
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The Science of Weight Regain. The Surprising Truth About Why It's So Hard to Keep Weight Off

After a period of successful weight loss, the body doesn't simply adapt to its new, lower weight. Instead, it initiates a powerful and coordinated biological counter-attack to push your weight back up to its previous level. This response is not a lack of discipline; it is a hard-wired survival mechanism. The fight occurs on two main fronts: your hormones and your metabolism.

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The Metabolic Balance Programme. A White Paper for all you need to know
Mikaela Mikaela

The Metabolic Balance Programme. A White Paper for all you need to know

Metabolic Balance is a medically-founded, personalized nutrition programme meticulously designed to recalibrate metabolic pathways and restore physiological homeostasis. Developed from decades of clinical experience and extensive research, it provides a structured, sustainable approach to health that moves beyond temporary diets. This white paper offers health practitioners a comprehensive overview of the programme's scientific principles, structured methodology, and evidence base, providing a clear understanding of its application and efficacy. Christchurch New Zealand

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