At the Kokin Healing Center, we’re all about education. We love to empower our patients to learn how to take good care of their bodies; and we’re always learning ourselves. In that spirit, the Healing Blog is a place for us to teach and to learn. We hope you enjoy these posts and share them with friends, family and colleagues.
Tension headaches are the most common types of reported headaches that usually consist of a dull ache in the head coupled with tenderness in one’s scalp, neck and shoulder muscles. It’s often also described as having a sensation of pressure or tightness reaching the...
Signs of stress include depression, anxiety, low sex drive, memory and concentration difficulties, mood swings and irritability, low moods, feelings of anguish and much more. Below, we break down a few of these symptoms, give you tips on how you can combat the onset...
A study published in the Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies looked at the efficacy of acupuncture to control the symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea, or painful periods. The study examined 60 women who were split into two different groups: the study group or the...
There are several acupressure points that are known to treat stress and stress related symptoms. It’s important to understand that acupressure coupled with a balanced diet, exercise regime and a healthy lifestyle will decrease the chances of stress being a factor in...
Depending on where you’re located geographically, it may be that time of year when it’s nearly impossible to keep a garden thriving. That being said, hope is not lost for a winter herb garden! Even if you don’t consider yourself to have a green thumb, the following...
Marin — acupuncturist, nutritionist, and owner of the Kokin Healing Center — is beloved by her patients. Read about patients that have found success at the Kokin Healing Center in Calabasas.