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As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, many of us welcome the cozy vibes of autumn. However, this transition can also bring about sleep issues. Changes in daylight hours, cooler temperatures, and the hustle of back-to-school routines can disrupt our sleep...
As the weather cools and the leaves begin to turn, many of us reach for our favorite fall comfort foods. However, some of these seasonal staples have developed a bad reputation over the years, often considered unhealthy or indulgent. But the truth is, many fall foods...
As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, our bodies naturally crave warmth and nourishment. Fall is a time of transition, and just as the seasons shift, so too should our diets. Embracing seasonal eating isn’t just a trend; it’s a way to enhance your...
As the summer break ends and school begins, both adolescents and adults can find themselves feeling anxious and stressed as new schedules and social pressures come with anticipation, fear and unease. Thankfully, acupuncture offers a natural and effective way to manage...
Summer is a season of sunshine, outdoor adventures, and blooming nature. However, for many, it also means the onset of seasonal allergies. Sneezing, runny noses, itchy eyes, and fatigue can turn the vibrant days of summer into a struggle. While many people reach for...
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...
The Great Yang season is upon us. Yang energy is bright, fiery, and hot like the midday sun. Yang is the counterbalance to Yin. Yin is expressed in the cooling, calming energies of life. Together, Yin & Yang, like night & day, represent the dynamic balance...
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.