Kokin Healing Blog
Healthy Skin from Within: Fall Skincare & Acupuncture Glow
As autumn paints the world in warm hues, your skin faces a new challenge -- dryness and dullness caused by cooler air and lower humidity. But here’s the good news: your glow doesn’t depend on expensive products. With a few mindful changes and holistic support, you can...
The Brain–Gut Connection: Why Your Digestive Health Shapes Your Mood and Energy
We often think of the brain as the command center of the body, but your gut plays a surprisingly powerful role in how you feel every day. Scientists call the gut your “second brain” because it communicates directly with your nervous system through a pathway known as...
The Immune System Starts in the Gut: Protect Your Family Naturally This Fall
Every fall, families gear up for cooler weather, school routines, and the cozy excitement of the holiday season. But this time of year also brings a higher risk of colds, flu, and seasonal fatigue. While many people reach for quick fixes, science shows that the key to...
Back-to-School Calm: Natural Ways to Ease Anxiety for Kids & Parents
The start of a new school year is a big transition—not just for students, but for the entire family. Between shifting schedules, new routines, and the pressure to perform, anxiety can sneak in and show up in both emotional and physical ways. Understanding the signs...
From Vacation Mode to Healthy Habits: Reset Your Body After a Summer of Indulgence
Your Summer Wasn’t a “Setback” — It Was a Season! Summer is about living a little — more BBQs, late nights, beach snacks, ice cream cones, and maybe a cocktail (or three) under the stars. These indulgences are part of the memories, not mistakes you have to “undo.” The...
Knee Osteoarthritis: Soothing Swelling & Pain Holistically
Why Knee Osteoarthritis Hits Women Harder Imagine standing up after a long day and feeling that familiar ache in your knees. For millions of women, this isn’t just a passing discomfort—it’s a sign of knee osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative condition that wears away...
Relief for Hip Pain & Sciatica: Natural Treatments That Work!
If you’ve ever felt a sharp, shooting pain traveling from your lower back into your hip and down your leg, you know how debilitating sciatica can be. It can make everyday activities—walking, driving, even sitting—feel nearly impossible. Sciatica is not a standalone...
Menopause in July: Stealthy Heatwaves & Season Shift
As summer unfolds, many women find their menopausal symptoms rising with the temperature. Those sudden, stealthy heatwaves—better known as hot flashes—can feel relentless, especially when June’s warmth sets in. Night sweats soak the sheets, moods swing unpredictably,...
Holistic Psychology: Because Mind + Body = WHOLE You
In 2025, women’s health is at a crossroads. Modern life brings new pressures: demanding careers, caregiving responsibilities, hormonal transitions, and constant digital connection. No wonder rates of anxiety, burnout, and chronic illness are at all-time highs. The...
Plantar Fasciitis and Shin Splints: What They Are and How to Find Relief
Foot and lower leg pain can take a serious toll on your mobility and overall quality of life. Two common conditions that often show up together—especially among walkers, runners, athletes, and people who are on their feet all day—are plantar fasciitis and shin...
Meet Marin L. Kokin, L.Ac.
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.