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.
A study published by The National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health looked at the effects of acupuncture on the regulation of lipid and glucose metabolism in patients suffering from metabolic syndrome. The study followed 76 metabolic syndrome patients...
In TCM theory, digestion represents the central axis around which everything else revolves. It provides our main source of (post-natal) energy from the breakdown and absorption of food. Even minor disruptions in this system can progress to significant and varied...
Did you know that acupuncture can help with a number of digestive issues? Yes, it’s true! Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into your esophagus - the tube connecting your mouth and stomach. If you suffer from this,...
The gift that keeps on giving… is it diamonds? The Jelly of the month club? No, it’s the gift of good health. Health is the gift that offers the recipient their best chance at enjoying life. Health confers energy, freedom, the ability to embrace the fullness of our...
As the 2021 Holiday season is upon us, many are eager to get back to celebrating with our friends and families in the traditional way…in person. This year, getting together is much more feasible as our population gets increasingly immunized, but there are still...
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) nutrition combines ancient wisdom with modern science. TCM nutrition is a holistic approach, which aims to balance all five flavors within most meals with one or two flavors being emphasized for therapeutic purposes. TCM nutrition...
Did you know that eating healthier foods gives you a better chance to reduce your depressive symptoms? Eating a diet of processed food does more harm to your body due to the fact that those foods may be high in sugars and fats. Additionally, it’s known that there are...
One of my favorite Passover recipes, this salad is filled with ingredients that prevent disease, and promote heart health and gut health by preventing cellular damage, or oxidation! This delicious blend of purple cabbage, olive oil, red wine vinegar, carrots,...
Dearest Esteemed Patient, Oh how I’ve missed so many of you… life is just not the same without seeing your beautiful faces and being a part of your lives on such a regular basis! I wanted to say “Hello!” and I thought this week I’d do so from my kitchen, because as...
Planning, visioning, growing and expanding. Anger, headaches, frustration, pain. What do these words mean to an acupuncturist? They mean we are talking about the liver meridian and organ system functions. Now, when you are in the clinic, and you hear us talk about a...
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.