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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 with 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.

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

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!

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!

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

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!

06/01/2025

Healthy kitchens are about whole, nutrient-dense foods AND we should also consider the items in our kitchen that might expose us to health-harming chemicals.

We need to choose materials that are safe and clean for the planet. Here are my top swaps for a low-tox kitchen and why these are important:

🍳Cooking: Swap non-stick for stainless steel, or cast iron: While non-stick pans are convenient, and make clean-up a breeze, many are made with PFAS chemicals, also known as “forever chemicals” because of how long they stick around in your body. PFAS exposure has been linked to everything from increased cholesterol levels to cancer. Scratched non-stick has been found to release around 2,300,000 microplastics and nanoplastics. No, thank you. Stainless steel & cast iron are better, safer choices that will last a lifetime.

🫙Swap plastic food containers for glass: plastic containers leach chemicals like phthalates and BPA into your food, especially if you heat it in plastic, or if the food is oily or acidic. Glass containers are both inexpensive and will last a long time. Plus, they don’t hold odors or stains like plastic can!

🥫Swap canned foods for jarred, frozen, or dried: Canned foods contain an epoxy lining made with bisphenol chemicals (like BPA, BPF, etc), which migrate out into the food itself. Canned foods are a staple, so do your best here - it’s not about perfection! More and more companies are packing things like soups and beans in jars and let’s not forget frozen, which are just as convenient.

🍴Swap plastic cooking utensils with wooden or stainless steel. Many kitchens have black plastic spatulas and ladles, that are often melted at the edges. Instead, use wood or stainless steel utensils - they’re more durable, will last longer, and will not expose you to harmful chemicals!

05/31/2025

Healthy immune systems can ward off damage done by toxins, but over time, your resistance to them breaks down. Many of these environmental chemicals are hormone disruptors. It's important to get educated and have a plan for minimizing exposure whenever possible.

Cleaning products alone are responsible for 10% of all toxic exposures reported to US Poison Control Centers.
House dust seems fairly mild, unless of course you have dust allergies, but in reality can be a toxic hotspot in the home. Mold spores settle in the dust.

You spend approximately 90% of your life indoors, and 60% of your life at home, so making this space healthy and clean can greatly impact your health. Household cleaners are the only place where we knowingly bring toxic chemicals into the house. Safer alternatives exist, such as vinegar and water, and baking soda.

Over time, simple shifts can reap large benefits to your health. Taking small steps now to reduce your toxic load will pay off in the long run. Try my 14 Day Transformation, Toxin Takedown, as the perfect time to clean up and clean out!

05/30/2025

We get very attached to the smell of our favorite lotion or body wash, but there’s often harmful ingredients lurking behind the scent that can harm your health. Many fragranced personal care products contain chemicals called “phthalates,” which help the scent cling to skin and hair. The term phthalates rarely appears on the labels, but instead may be one of the ingredients that make up “fragrance” or “parfum/perfume.” According to the , studies have linked phthalates to testicular cell death as well as hormone changes, lower s***m count, less mobile s***m, birth defects in the male reproductive system, obesity, diabetes, and potential thyroid irregularities. It’s best to avoid them altogether!

05/29/2025

This week I will be highlighting some easy ways to reduce toxic exposure . Perfection is not the goal, but making small upgrades will have a huge impact on your overall health.

I invite you to visit my website KarenMalkin.com and sign up for my 14-day Transformation Program- Toxin Takedown. Environmental chemical toxins are linked to health conditions such as weight gain, diabetes, infertility, thyroid disease, cancers, neurological conditions and developmental disorders. This program will support, educate and empower you to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals in your daily life with simple changes you will make each day for two weeks. This program includes an e-book guide around body, mind and environment, resource page, recipes, checklists and videos.

Here's to your good health!

05/06/2025

The Bredesen Protocol is a personalized program to prevent and reverse cognitive decline associated with subjective cognitive impairment (SCI), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and early Alzheimer’s disease. The protocol stems from the Bredesen Seven which are the seven ways you can improve neuroplasticity, overall health, and cognition through nutrition (KetoFLEX 12/3), exercise, sleep, managing stress, brain stimulation, detox, and supplementation.

I am a certified 2.0 ReCODE and MOCA Certified Brain Health & Wellness Coach, and I offer coaching sessions nationwide by telephone, video conference, or in person. My coaching teaches clients how to create clear and attainable strategies for implementing The Bredesen Protocol, thus ensuring sustained progress. The program is individualized and client driven.

To learn more and sign up for the ReCODE or PreCODE Protocol, please visit Apollo Health. Once a ReCODE or PreCODE report is generated (personalized medical information that serves as a treatment plan for the ReCODE or PreCODE Program), you may select Karen Malkin as your ReCODE 2.0 trained brain health coach. Then visit my website KarenMalkin.com to schedule your 90 min brain health session with me.

Here's to your good health!

04/22/2025

Today, we celebrate Earth Day🌎—a reminder to honor and protect the only home we have. April 22 is more than a date on the calendar; it’s a call to action. Let’s take time today to reflect, reconnect with nature, and do something—big or small—that supports a cleaner, healthier planet.

01/23/2025

January 23rd is International Integrative Health Day! I am truly grateful for all my mentors, teachers , pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, and founder of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona

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