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 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...
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...
It seems that everybody is always looking for a quick fix or the easiest way out. That is definitely no different when it comes to weight loss. Think about the number of fad diets that have come and gone over the past decade. And the outcome is always the same, weight...
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...
We’re getting closer to the cold and flu season, and this year it’s a HOT topic for many of us with COVID-19 lurking. But fear not, there are things that you can do, right now, from the comfort of your home. The following are different at-home Immune Optimizing...
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...
This week, I treated approximately 34 cases of sinusitis. It was a record! One of the best and most successful ways to alleviate sinus congestion and pain is with acupuncture treatments. With allergy season being all year long, coupled with many colds and flu...
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.