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.
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...
Greetings, Wellness Warriors! This month, I spent a week with the amazing team at the Children’s Hospital on the Big Island, and the experience was eye-opening. The key takeaway? Treating our kids and teens holistically is essential for their overall well-being....
Summer is an exciting time for teenagers, filled with sports camps, outdoor activities, and plenty of opportunities to engage in physical exercise. While these activities are great for overall health and fitness, they can also lead to common sports injuries such as...
Hydrate: First thing in the morning, drink warm water. The body goes through a detox process overnight and the water helps to flush out toxins. Water also helps hydrate the digestive tract for the smooth intake of food throughout the day. Eat Healthy: Cut out...
Melanoma, a malignant form of skin cancer, can be a devastating diagnosis. The treatment process can be grueling, but recent research suggests that acupuncture may hold the key to enhancing the body's immune system to fight cancer cells. In this blog post, we will...
By now you’ve probably heard of or experienced cupping. Olympian swimmer Michael Phelps sporting nothing but a speedo and purple cupping circles while winning gold in 2016 drew a storm of media attention to this ancient healing practice. Hollywood movies (ie: The...
It's estimated that more than 37 million people in the United States suffer from migraines. Migraines are characterized by recurrent headaches with moderate-to-severe pain, usually occurring in a specific area of the head. While most headaches are minor and...
This October, when you see a skeleton hanging in a doorway or window to celebrate Halloween, take a moment to appreciate your own osseous framework at the very core of your body’s structure. That appreciation would be right on time as October 20th is the calendar day...
A study published by the National Institutes of Health evaluated the efficacy of acupuncture for stimulating or regulating the immune system by comparing the results from several studies that each used different methods of acupuncture. Through the use of...
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.