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.
Are you tossing and turning at night, struggling to find that sweet spot of deep, restorative sleep? You're not alone. Studies show that about 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep — and that’s not just counting the midnight snackers or professional overthinkers! The...
Are you feeling a bit sluggish as winter fades away? Just like the first buds of spring push through the soil, your body is ready to awaken—but that transition isn’t always smooth. As the seasons shift, your energy levels, immune system, and overall vitality can...
As we move into February, many of us are committed to maintaining our fitness goals, whether it’s hitting the gym, running, yoga, or other forms of physical activity. However, keeping an active lifestyle comes with its share of challenges, including muscle soreness,...
As we move into February, many of us are committed to maintaining our fitness goals, whether it’s hitting the gym, running, yoga, or other forms of physical activity. However, keeping an active lifestyle comes with its share of challenges, including muscle soreness,...
Statistics show that almost eight out of ten people will experience low back pain at some point during their life. Seeking medical treatment for back pain is very common. Typically back pain is fleeting and can be easily resolved with rest, heat and an occasional...
In horticulture, “second spring” is a term used for that time in early autumn, after the hot and dry end of summer, when a little moisture returns, temps cool and there is a second blooming. Autumn is harvest time, but it’s also a time to rework the garden beds for...
Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Yes, but…..there are a few things to consider when relying on our ‘natural propensity towards health’. The most important of which is entropy, the second law of thermodynamics, a disorderly force we must contend with. It runs counter to...
Menopause, for some women, is a welcome transition to the post-reproductive phase of one’s life, and for some, can be challenging due to the symptoms many women experience. From a Chinese Medicine perspective, it is the inability of the body to adjust its energies...
Arizona State University conducted a study on the effects of stress on college students and staff in a “large urban college population.” The study was a two-group, randomized controlled trial where the participants underwent either sham acupuncture or verum...
Late summer is a time of transition, when we move from the most Yang time of the year to the beginning of Yin time. The earth is preparing for its next season. The 2-3 weeks between each season is the time associated with the Earth element, and a time to ‘return to...
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.