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Pacific Coast Naturopathic Health Naturopathic medicine is focused on bringing out your body's own ability to heal.

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"Get Ready for Summer: Smarter Weight Loss Starts Here"
https://pcnaturopathichealth.com/summer-weight-loss-tips/ I am a board-certified, California licensed Naturopathic Doctor, specializing in natural and integrative health care at Pacific Coast Naturopathic Health in Laguna Beach and San Juan Capistrano, California.

Summer is here—and we want to help you feel your absolute best.Whether you're just starting or continuing your progress,...
07/08/2025

Summer is here—and we want to help you feel your absolute best.
Whether you're just starting or continuing your progress, our medically guided program is tailored to your unique needs.
Let’s make this your healthiest summer yet.
Have questions or ready to get started?
Call 949-416-4670
Text 949-203-7572
Email drhelene@pcnaturopathichealth.com
To Your Best Summer,
Dr. Helene Pulnik ND
www.pcnaturopatichealth.com

Happy 4th of July!
07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 🎇🗽🎉🇺Today, as we celebrate with family, friends, food, and fireworks , let's take a moment to hon...
07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 🎇🗽🎉🇺

Today, as we celebrate with family, friends, food, and fireworks , let's take a moment to honor the heroes —past, present, and future—who have bravely protected our freedom and continue to keep us safe 💙.

✨May your Independence Day be filled with love, laughter, gratitude , and the joy of being together. Here's to liberty 🗽, love 💕, and the land 🌎 we call home 🇺🇸.

If you feel stuck, stressed, or disconnected, don’t reach for your phone.Reach for your shoes and step outside.Nature re...
06/30/2025

If you feel stuck, stressed, or disconnected, don’t reach for your phone.
Reach for your shoes and step outside.

Nature restores.
It calms the stress response.
It resets your breath, your thoughts, and your hormones.
And the best part? It doesn’t cost a thing.

🌿 5 minutes of sunshine on your skin
🌿 Bare feet on grass
🌿 Deep breaths under the trees

These aren’t just feel-good habits. They’re healing inputs your body recognizes.

📖 Read my latest blog to learn how nature can be part of your real, everyday wellness plan. Link in bio.

Do you walk every day?I’m not talking about hitting 20,000 steps.We’re talking about 10–20 intentional minutes of moveme...
06/27/2025

Do you walk every day?
I’m not talking about hitting 20,000 steps.
We’re talking about 10–20 intentional minutes of movement, just you, your body, and a little breathing room.

So, where are you at right now?
A) I walk daily—it’s my sanity saver 🚶‍♀️
B) I walk a few times a week, working on consistency
C) I don’t walk much, but I want to start

Walking supports:
– Balanced cortisol
– Improved mood + mental clarity
– Better sleep
– Metabolism and hormone health
– Nervous system regulation

This one habit can truly shift everything, and it doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

📖 Want help getting started? My latest blog breaks it all down, plus how to build a walking rhythm that works for your life.
🔗 Link in bio

If you’re tired all the time…If your anxiety seems louder than usual…If your brain just feels off...Start walking. Serio...
06/25/2025

If you’re tired all the time…
If your anxiety seems louder than usual…
If your brain just feels off...

Start walking. Seriously. 🚶‍♀️

This one simple, gentle habit can shift so much—because walking isn’t just movement. It’s medicine for your nervous system.

Here’s what happens when you commit to even 10–20 minutes a day:
🧠 Brain fog clears—walking boosts oxygen + circulation to your brain
💤 Sleep improves—especially if you walk in natural light early in the day
😮‍💨 Stress hormones lower—your cortisol levels start to recalibrate
💪 You regain momentum—your body starts to feel more grounded + capable

You don’t have to crush it. You just have to move.
Your body will do the rest.

✨ Functional wellness isn’t about extremes—it’s about consistency and small, daily shifts that support your whole system.

📖 Read more about why walking works (and how to build the habit) in my latest blog post—link in bio.

If walking seems too simple to make a difference in your health...It’s time to shift your mindset. 👣Walking isn’t just f...
06/23/2025

If walking seems too simple to make a difference in your health...
It’s time to shift your mindset. 👣

Walking isn’t just for steps or cardio.
It’s one of the most powerful tools for regulating hormones, calming your nervous system, and improving overall wellness, especially as we age.

Here’s what walking can do for you:
✔️ Lowers cortisol – Walking (especially outdoors) activates your parasympathetic nervous system, helping to reduce stress and inflammation
✔️ Improves insulin sensitivity – A 10-minute walk after meals helps balance blood sugar and supports fat metabolism
✔️ Boosts mood and energy – Walking increases dopamine + serotonin naturally
✔️ Supports hormone balance – Movement helps your body detox, regulate sleep, and shift out of survival mode

🌞 Bonus: Walk in the morning sunlight to reset your circadian rhythm and sleep better at night.

✨ You don’t need a gym or a fitness plan—just a commitment to daily movement. Your body will thank you.

📖 Curious how walking fits into a root-cause wellness strategy?
Read the full blog at the link in my bio.

Men—be honest.Which of these has hit you lately? 👇A) You’re tired even after a full night’s sleepB) Your workouts aren’t...
06/20/2025

Men—be honest.
Which of these has hit you lately? 👇

A) You’re tired even after a full night’s sleep
B) Your workouts aren’t giving you the results they used to
C) You’re struggling to focus or feel motivated
D) Your belly seems to be growing… even though nothing else changed

These are not just signs of getting older.
They could be signs of low testosterone—and your body asking for help.

💬 Drop your letter in the comments or tag someone who needs to see this.
📖 I break this down in my newest blog post—link in bio.

If you’ve lost motivation, feel sluggish in the gym, or notice more belly fat than usual, you’re not lazy. Your hormones...
06/18/2025

If you’ve lost motivation, feel sluggish in the gym, or notice more belly fat than usual, you’re not lazy. Your hormones may be out of balance.

Testosterone plays a huge role in:
💥 Building and maintaining lean muscle
🔥 Burning fat
🧠 Staying sharp + focused
🛌 Sleeping well
😌 Feeling like yourself again

Working with a licensed naturopathic doctor means getting to the root of what's going on—then building a real plan that fits your life.

📍Book a consult today or read the blog to learn more—link in bio.

Let’s talk testosterone.Not just libido, but your energy, body composition, focus, and drive.✅ Testosterone plays a key ...
06/16/2025

Let’s talk testosterone.
Not just libido, but your energy, body composition, focus, and drive.

✅ Testosterone plays a key role in:
– Building and maintaining lean muscle
– Burning fat (especially around the belly)
– Supporting sleep, mood, and memory
– Maintaining confidence and motivation

When levels dip (which can start as early as your 30s), you may notice:
⚠️ Increased fatigue
⚠️ Trouble concentrating
⚠️ Slower recovery from workouts
⚠️ A shift in body composition—even with the same habits

🌿 In functional medicine, we focus on the why behind the symptoms and build a plan to support hormone balance naturally.

📖 Curious what that looks like? Tap the link in my bio to read the full blog.

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I am a board-certified, California licensed Naturopathic Doctor, specializing in Functional Medicine, Weight Loss and Women’s Health care at Pacific Coast Naturopathic Health in Dana Point, California. Naturopathic medicine is focused on bringing out your body's own ability to heal.