By Karen Malkin Health Counseling Just as the seasons change, your body’s needs change with the seasons. Your immune system demands more during this time of year, and eating in tandem with what Mother Nature naturally provides can keep you feeling in top form even if you’ve historically gotten sick when the temperature plummets. The…
By Karen Malkin Health Counseling In an ideal world, you’d simply drop off into a peaceful slumber every night, however, sleep—or a lack of good sleep—can often cause you to feel bad emotionally and physically. In fact, research shows that sleep is a complex state that affects a wide range of your body’s mechanisms, including:…
Essential Oils Provide a Healthier Option We can get very attached to the smell of our favorite lotion or body wash, but there’s often something 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 hardly…
By Karen Malkin, Karen Malkin Health Counseling? Train Your Body to Burn Fat for Fuel-??The best of all medicines is resting and fasting. “Benjamin Franklin” Have you heard of intermittent fasting (IF) and wondered what it’s all about? Well IF simply involves alternating cycles of fasting and eating. Many studies show this can cause weight…
By Karen Malkin Health Counseling? Good for the liver, immune system, gut, and more? To me, the change of seasons means I get to enjoy more fresh nutrient-dense goodness of greens such as spinach, kale, and Swiss chard. Spring is the ideal time to introduce these power-packed vegetables to your diet; it’s nature’s time of…
By Karen Malkin from Karen Malkin Health Counseling? It’s easy to get swept up in all things love. But do you ever really think about love in the context of yourself? If not, it’s time to get selfish, because the love you show yourself is the greatest form of self-care and also what will keep…
You can’t turn on the TV, drive down the road or go to a party without being confronted with America’s hottest obsession: weight. Diets are a billion-dollar industry; companies spend millions and millions luring you to try the latest diet (low carb, high protein, low fat, no fat, you name it) with promises that this…
By Karen Malkin – Karen Malkin Health Counseling? By now, you probably know that stress takes a tremendous toll on your body, often showing up in the form of headaches, intestinal issues, weight gain, hypertension, insomnia, and other health problems. Did you know stress also wreaks havoc on your bones and calorie burning capacity? If…
Enjoy a barbecue with health benefits! FIRE UP THE GRILL Grilling. It’s a summer staple, and maybe you’ve already been putting your grill through its paces this season. After all, there’s nothing like eating a delicious meal outdoors with your family and friends when it’s gorgeous outside! However, there’s a dark side to this favorite…
By Karen Malkin Health Counseling Minimize BPA exposure and stay healthy longer When it comes to environmental toxins, it’s impossible to cut them out altogether, but it is possible to be informed so you can minimize your risk of exposure to them. You’ve likely heard of BPA (Bisphenol-A), but do you know all the places…
Sports Medicine Weekly is proud to announce that one of its valued partners, Karen Malkin, a leading integrative health coach and lifestyle practitioner, has joined the EWG board of directors, further raising the group’s profile as the nation’s leading nonprofit research organization advancing the importance of healthy foods free from toxic chemicals. “Karen’s longtime commitment…
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