Kokin Healing Blog
Negative Ions and its Positive Effect to our Health
In a study published by the National Institute of Health, researchers found negative air ions had a positive effect on the physiological parameters of blood pressure and heart rate, as well as a neuronal activity when applied to a group of rats. It was observed that...
Research Update: Acupuncture and TCM for Motivation
A study published by the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked at the holistic effects of acupuncture treatments. The study looked at how acupuncture treatments were conducted and evaluated. One of the areas this study looked at is...
Acupuncture- the original biohack for… migraines!
Having recurring migraines is similar to parenting a temperamental toddler. When they go from being annoying to actively disruptive and mildly infuriating, there is often little one can do but grit your teeth and persevere. The helpful suggestions for managing this...
Five Acupuncture Points for Gallbladder Health
Measuring only four inches in length, the gallbladder is an organ small in comparison to many other organs in the human body. It can be found under the liver in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen. The gallbladder stores bile. Bile is a combination of fat, fluids,...
Research Update: TCM and Cold Prevention
A study published by the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine concludes acupuncture treatments can indeed help treat the common cold. The study followed 187 participants based on the onset of when the cold occurred. The participants were divided into two groups....
Antioxidant Purple Cabbage Salad with Pine Nuts! 🥗
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,...
Successful Herbs to Move Liver Qi
We often say in Traditional Chinese Medicine that the liver is the system most easily susceptible to stress. Stress knots the Qi (energy) and makes its flow stagnate - this happens most quickly in the liver energy system. The liver, in TCM, is in charge of the smooth...
Watch me cook one of my favorite meals 👩🍳 (and a friendly reminder of KHC Coronavirus Precautionary Measures)
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...
The many dimensions of the Liver
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...
5 Ways a Massage Can Help With Allergies
Allergies affect millions of people all over the world and for most, the spring and fall seasons tend to be when allergies flare up the most which can be a miserable experience. The term allergy is used to describe a reaction produced by the body when it encounters...
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.