Karen Malkin Health Counseling

Karen Malkin Health Counseling Health Counseling is a unique and exciting innovation in health and nutrition. Together we can pinpoint the parts of your life that no longer serve you.

Board Certified Integrative Health Coach, Health and Eating Psychology counseling, Certified Brain Health Coach
MCT Lean vegan protein blends, MCT oil and Karen's Transformation Superfood Protein bars I not only guide you in creating a vision of what you want your life to look like—I help you realize YOUR PATH TO WELLNESS in a way that’s unique to you. By focusing on improving your relationship wi

th food, rather than zeroing in on calories, restrictions and lists of good and bad foods, I’ll help you accomplish your goals without feelings of deprivation and guilt. I practice a holistic approach to health and wellness, which means I look at how all areas of your life—such as relationships, exercise, self-expression, career and spirituality—affect your health as a whole. We’ll work step-by-step at a pace that’s comfortable for you. All the while helping you achieve your health goals in areas such as weight management, cravings, sleep, stress, and self-care. You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of what works best for you and how to implement lasting changes that will improve your energy, balance and health.

Healthy Treat 🍫 Raw Cacao TrufflesWhen you’re craving something sweet but still want to feel your best. Here’s a simple ...
04/29/2026

Healthy Treat 🍫 Raw Cacao Truffles

When you’re craving something sweet but still want to feel your best.

Here’s a simple way to enjoy something sweet while still supporting your body with real ingredients from whole food sources.

Almond butter provides healthy fats and protein to help keep your appetite satisfied, while dates and cranberries add natural sweetness along with fiber. Cacao nibs are rich in antioxidants, and flaxseed supports digestion and adds additional fiber.

These are one of my favorite healthy treats. Rich, satisfying, and made with simple, nourishing ingredients. They are a client favorite for a reason.

Perfect to keep in the fridge or freezer for when you want something just a little indulgent without the crash.

Save this one. You will come back to it! 🤍

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup almond butter
4 dates pitted
1 cup raw cacao nibs
¼ cup ground flaxseed
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ cup dried cranberries
Directions:
1. In a food processor, blend dates, almond butter, flaxseed, vanilla, 1/4 cup cacao nibs, cinnamon and cranberries, set aside.
2. Wearing gloves, roll almond butter mixture into 2-inch balls. Then roll balls in cacao nibs.
3. Best kept frozen or in the refrigerator.

Reset 🥣 Karen’s Superfood SmoothieReset your week with something simple, nourishing, and deeply supportive.Spring is a t...
04/26/2026

Reset 🥣 Karen’s Superfood Smoothie

Reset your week with something simple, nourishing, and deeply supportive.

Spring is a time to support the body’s natural detoxification pathways, and incorporating dark leafy greens is one of the simplest ways to do that.

This is one of my go-to smoothies when I want to feel energized, grounded, and fueled with real nutrients. It is packed with fiber, healthy fats, antioxidants, and plant-based protein to support sustained energy, digestion, and overall vitality.

Dark leafy greens like spinach or kale are rich in vitamins and minerals and help support digestion and the body’s natural detox processes. Cacao nibs and goji berries add antioxidants, while maca can help support energy and balance. The superseed blend provides omega-3s and fiber, the beet supports circulation, and MCT oil offers a quick, steady source of energy.

Small, consistent choices like this can make a big difference over time.

Save this to come back to throughout the week.

Here’s to your good health. 💚

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
10 ounces of cold filtered water
2 scoops MCT lean Vegan Protein Blend Vanilla
1 teaspoon raw cacao nibs
1 tablespoon goji berries
1/2 teaspoon maca powder
2 tablespoons Karen’s Superseed Medley (h**p seed, chia seed, ground flaxseed)
1/4 raw red beet cut up
1/2 cup frozen organic mixed berries or frozen fruit of your choice
1 handful raw dark leafy greens such as spinach or kale
Ice as needed
Directions:
1. Using a Vitamix or high power blender, add 2 scoops MCT Lean Vegan protein blend to 10 ounces of cold water and blend.
2. Add cacao nibs, goji berries, maca, Karen’s Superseed medley and blend for about 1 minute.
3. Add beets, greens, frozen berries and blend.
4. Enjoy!

“Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.”— John MuirImmerse yourself in nature and aim to spend at least...
04/22/2026

“Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.”
— John Muir

Immerse yourself in nature and aim to spend at least an hour each day outdoors. The goal is to be fully present and allow your senses to notice what’s around you.

Can you hear the birds sing?
Can you see the clouds move and the trees sway?

Spending time in nature has powerful benefits:
• Decreases inflammation in the body by breathing in fresh oxygen
• Improves cardiovascular health by reducing blood pressure, cortisol, and pulse rate
• Protects against metabolic disease by decreasing glucose
• Supports circadian rhythm and increases energy, especially when your eyes are exposed to sunlight early in the day

Cheers to spending time outdoors 🌿

Happy Monday! Fuel your body with brain healthy foods,  one colorful plate at a time 🐟🥦🍠🍋✨ Salmon – Packed with omega-3 ...
02/09/2026

Happy Monday! Fuel your body with brain healthy foods, one colorful plate at a time 🐟🥦🍠🍋

✨ Salmon – Packed with omega-3 fatty acids that support heart health, brain function, and glowing skin. Plus, it’s a high-quality protein to keep you full and energized.

🥦 Broccoli – A cruciferous powerhouse loaded with fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants that support immunity, digestion, and overall cellular health.

🍠 Purple sweet potatoes – Their deep color comes from anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that help fight inflammation and support metabolic health—while still being a great source of complex carbs.

🍋 Lemon – A squeeze of vitamin C goodness that aids digestion, boosts immunity, and enhances iron absorption from plant foods.

Balanced, vibrant, and seriously nourishing 💚
Eat the rainbow 🌈

Today is recognized as International Integrative Health Day - to promote the principles of Integrative medicine. Integra...
01/23/2026

Today is recognized as International Integrative Health Day - to promote the principles of Integrative medicine. Integrative Medicine combines the best of conventional medical care with lifestyle, nutrition, stress management, mind-body practices, and preventative strategies that support optimum health. According to This is simply good medicine.

I’m super excited to read this book by  about how you can recover and heal faster from conditions such as colds and flu,...
01/13/2026

I’m super excited to read this book by about how you can recover and heal faster from conditions such as colds and flu, PMS, heart and breast surgeries, long Covid, anxiety and depression, PTSD, musculoskeletal issues, sleep disorders, menopause symptoms, while supporting bone density, healthy hair, skin and nails and so much more! This is a must read! is a pioneer of Integrative Medicine and shares 40 years of medical experience and cutting edge research with us in her latest book, Heal Faster. I love sharing my favorite resources with you!

01/01/2026

Wishing you and yours a year of peace and a happy and healthy 2026! 🥗💪💤🧘🫶

With deep excitement and heartfelt gratitude, I would like to share with you a very special event supporting something c...
09/15/2025

With deep excitement and heartfelt gratitude, I would like to share with you a very special event supporting something close to my heart—the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University—on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

We’ll be gathering to celebrate the newly established Tina Trott Professorship of Integrative Health, and raising critical funds to expand our work—particularly in addressing mental health and food insecurity in underserved communities.

We are honored to welcome Dr. William Li as our keynote speaker. A physician, scientist, and best-selling author of Eat to Beat Disease, Dr. Li’s insights on food as medicine align beautifully with our mission—and I can’t wait for you to hear him in person. Suzanne Le Mignot, award-winning anchor for CBS 2 Chicago, will guide us as master of ceremonies.
🌿 Event Highlights
• Reception with seasonal, health-forward cuisine
• Inspiring keynote by Dr. Li
• Opportunities to make a real impact on the future of health

To make a gift to support the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, visit https://giving.nu/OsherBenefit2025

Join me on Instagram Live today at 2:30 p.m CST for a conversation with Aly Cohen, MD, Integrative Rheumatologist  We wi...
06/19/2025

Join me on Instagram Live today at
2:30 p.m CST for a conversation with Aly Cohen, MD, Integrative Rheumatologist
We will discuss Aly Cohen's best tips to help you reduce environmental toxins with her new book Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them

Here's to your good health!

Spring is a great time of year to support your body with healthy detoxification. Toxins can increase our risk of develop...
06/09/2025

Spring is a great time of year to support your body with healthy detoxification. Toxins can increase our risk of developing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's disease. Specific toxins that can lead to dementia are called dementogens. They fall into three categories: metals, organic chemicals, and biotoxins.


The good news is there are actions we can take each day that can minimize our exposure to these toxins which can harm our brains.

Here are a fews ways to optimize detoxification:
-Drink clean filtered water
-Aim for 30g of fiber each day to include cruciferous vegetables, and from both soluble and insoluble sources
-stimulate your lymphatic system with dry brushing and lymphatic drainage
-sweat through exercise, sauna, and hot baths, then wash with Castile soap
-Spend time in nature and consider a HEPA filter in your home to improve air quality,. I use
-optimize your gut health with lots of prebiotic and probiotic rich foods
-Support your liver and kidneys with diet and supplements, if needed

If you have a family member with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease, check out the work of

To help reduce your own toxic body burden, consider signing up now on KarenMalkin.com for my 14-Day Transformation Toxin Takedown to reduce your toxin exposure. ⁣ Here's to your good health!

EWG's 2025 Guide to Sunscreens is here!  There are two ingredients that dothe work of providing protectionfrom UV rays. ...
06/05/2025

EWG's 2025 Guide to Sunscreens is here!

There are two ingredients that do
the work of providing protection
from UV rays. Look for products
with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

HOW TO DECODE A SUNSCREEN LABEL
1. Avoid those that use BOS (Butyloctyl salicylate).
2. Avoid sunscreens that include
retinyl palmitate, also called vitamin A, which can speed the development of skin tumors on sun-exposed skin.
3. If you see the word “fragrance,” make sure the product is also EWG VERIFIED. Otherwise it may contain a blend of undisclosed ingredients, including hormone-disrupting phthalates.

Check out EWG's 2025 Guide to Sunscreen at EWG.org/sunscreen

Do you know what you’re putting on your skin? With thousands of products on the market, it can be very overwhelming to c...
06/02/2025

Do you know what you’re putting on your skin? With thousands of products on the market, it can be very overwhelming to choose a product that is safe for you and your precious family. The EWG Verified mark on a product is free of chemicals of concern and meets EWG's strictest standards for your health.

Visit EWG.org to find safer cosmetic options.

Stay informed and stay healthy.

Here's to your good health!

Address

630 Vernon Avenue, Ste B
Glencoe, IL
60022

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18478350500

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