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Stress has become an increasingly common problem in today's fast-paced world, and it can have a negative impact on our health and well-being. Fortunately, there are natural ways to alleviate stress, such as shiatsu and acupressure. These ancient Japanese techniques...
Stress has become an increasingly common problem in today's fast-paced world, and it can have a negative impact on our health and well-being. Fortunately, there are natural ways to alleviate stress, such as shiatsu and acupressure. These ancient Japanese techniques...
Shiatsu acupressure, a traditional Japanese massage therapy, has been utilized for centuries as a natural and holistic approach to promoting healing, balance, and overall well-being. Today, as more individuals seek alternative and natural methods for relieving pain...
Menstrual pain and menopausal syndromes are common issues experienced by many women. These symptoms can be extremely uncomfortable and can greatly affect a woman's quality of life. Shiatsu acupressure is an alternative therapy that can help alleviate these symptoms....
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects many women. It can cause a range of symptoms, including irregular periods, weight gain, acne, and hair growth. PCOS can also increase the risk of infertility and other health problems. Shiatsu...
Alcohol dependence is the second most common psychiatric illness in the United States, only depression is more prevalent. For someone addicted to alcohol, withdrawal symptoms can be life-threatening, so it is vitally important to receive treatment and support from a...
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the US. Despite very different medical terminology used by Eastern and Western practitioners, there are significant overlaps in the understanding of how anxiety disorders can arise and play out in the...
The dictionary defines stress in multiple ways, but there is only one that matters when we discuss how stress affects our physical bodies. Stress is defined as a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. Stress actually does have a...
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the heart can be considered the most important organ in the body. All other organs connect to the heart and help the heart function as best it can. According to TCM, regulated blood circulation depends on the heart’s energy flow, or...
The heart is an energetic system we often treat in Traditional Chinese Medicine. According to Chinese Medicine theory, there are many systems of energy within the body. Each of these systems corresponds to certain physiological and psychological functions. So when we...
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.