Bio-individual nutrition rules the day By Karen Malkin Health Counseling Every time you eat is an opportunity to nourish your body. It’s easy to get seduced by the prevalence of trendy eating options. Gluten-free, paleo, ketogenic, macrobiotic, low-glycemic, low-carb, dairy-free, vegan, fruitarian, and the list goes on and on?. What makes this even more difficult…
LIVING WITH HEART & HOPE-“It is often in the darkest skies that we see the brightest stars.” ? Richard Evans The world as we know it has undergone quite a lot of change and it can be challenging to navigate the stress that often accompanies uncertain times. During this month that’s so focused on love,…
ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS? “We seem to be accepting as a society that it’s acceptable to load up our next generation with chemicals in an unregulated manner and hope they’re not bad. We need to change that entire culture.” ? Thomas Zoeller, co-author of a joint report by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Environment…
Q: Karen, what is unique about your approach? A: My approach combines cutting-edge science and the psychology of eating with a practical approach to whole foods and healthy living. In simple terms, we use the most effective scientific strategies and apply them to your everyday life ? turning theory into practice so you can integrate…
SUNSCREEN SMARTS>>It Goes Way Beyond SPF… As beach season is upon us, it’s time to revisit the best ways to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Of course, it’s important to reduce your risk of skin cancer and so you don’t get an uncomfortable sunburn. But did you know that it’s…
Better for Your Health, Better for the Earth There are at least two good reasons why I eat organic and encourage my clients to do the same: Organic food contains fewer pesticides and more nutrients. Fewer Pesticides Chemicals in pesticides can be absorbed into fruits and vegetables, leaving behind trace residues that then get absorbed…
HEALTHY HABITS 101 Rewire Your Brain to Create New Routines Did you know that more than 40% of the actions we take each day aren’t actual decisions, but habits? Fortunately, your brain is malleable and habits are not destiny it is?possible to transform bad habits into healthy habits once you understand how it works. But…
Jump-start?Your Metabolism Spring is a great time of year to clean out the closets, clear out the clutter, and cleanse your body from environmental toxins. The kidneys and liver do the main removal work. They draw substances out of bloodstream and allow?them to process for the body to excrete them in the feces and urine.?We…
WEIGHT GAIN What’s The Gut Got To Do With It Happy Spring, everyone! As we enter the new season, our thoughts turn to growth, gardens and all things green…. Did you know there’s also a “garden” in your gut? It’s comprised of a complex network of trillions of microorganisms that work together to help you…
“The heart wants what the heart wants.”?- Emily Dickinson This month, our attention turns to the heart. Of course, there’s Valentine’s Day with its love focus, but February is also American Heart Month with a focus on health. Here are four keys to a healthy heart: Not smoking “Exercising and movement Managing stress An Anti-inflammatory…
Live your most fulfilled life As you ring in the New Year, what thoughts and feelings are front of mind for you? Are you making resolutions and setting goals and intentions for the coming 365 days? Are you contemplative about the past and looking forward to what’s in store for you in 2016? Are you…