by Dr. Helene Pulnik ND | Aug 14, 2026
The scale may be rising even though your meals have not changed much. Afternoon cravings can feel stronger, energy may crash after lunch, and the weight that once came off with a few adjustments may seem determined to stay. If you are asking, “does menopause change...
by Dr. Helene Pulnik ND | Aug 12, 2026
You wake up tired, reach for coffee before breakfast, feel wired by late afternoon, and then lie awake when your body should be ready for sleep. If this pattern sounds familiar, learning how to reduce cortisol can be a meaningful part of restoring your energy, mood,...
by Dr. Helene Pulnik ND | Aug 11, 2026
When weight gain seems to arrive alongside perimenopause, disrupted sleep, intense cravings, or a slowing metabolism, it can feel deeply discouraging. The conversation around semaglutide versus tirzepatide weight loss is not simply about choosing the medication...
by Dr. Helene Pulnik ND | Aug 8, 2026
The scale can change quickly while the reasons weight became difficult to manage remain completely unaddressed. For many women in perimenopause or menopause, a thoughtful medical weight loss program review is less about finding the fastest option and more about...
by Dr. Helene Pulnik ND | Aug 7, 2026
A bloated abdomen after a large meal is one thing. Feeling distended by midmorning, avoiding fitted clothes, or wondering why your stomach seems to change shape every day is another. Functional medicine for chronic bloating takes that recurring discomfort seriously....
by Dr. Helene Pulnik ND | Aug 5, 2026
Last week, we rebuilt your daily routine. Now, let’s talk about something nobody loves to admit: that bloated, heavy, “my jeans shrank” feeling that follows summer. Between salty snacks, cocktails, and irregular meals, your gut has been through a...
