Kokin Healing Blog

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.
TCM for Neurological Disorders

TCM for Neurological Disorders

Neurological disorders cover a wide range of health issues. Everything from headaches to seizures, and strokes to Alzheimer’s disease, can fall under the category of neurological disorders. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 billion people suffer...

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Research Update: Acupuncture and side effects of chemotherapy

Research Update: Acupuncture and side effects of chemotherapy

A 2018 study published in the World Journal of Acupuncture-Moxibustion looked at the effect of acupuncture treatments on rectal cancer patients who were experiencing hand-foot syndrome caused by their chemotherapy treatments. Hand-foot syndrome is a known side effect...

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Acupuncture and Autoimmune Diseases

Acupuncture and Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune diseases are a collective group of disorders that plague nearly 50 million people in the United States today. When a person suffers from an autoimmune disease it means their own immune system is attacking the body and altering or destroying the tissues....

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How to Reduce Sciatica Pain!

How to Reduce Sciatica Pain!

Sciatica is pain caused by pressure or irritation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It consists of a large bundle of smaller nerves that begin in the low back region of the spine, travel down the buttocks and move through the...

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5 Reasons Acupuncture Is Great For Low Back Pain!

5 Reasons Acupuncture Is Great For Low Back Pain!

Statistics show 8 out of 10 people will experience low back pain at some point during their life. Once someone has an episode of low back pain, the recurrence rate can be as high as 50%. As we age our muscles and tendons become less flexible and pliable. Also a...

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Patient Help Sheet – Low Back Pain

Patient Help Sheet – Low Back Pain

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...

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Why can’t I get motivated?

Why can’t I get motivated?

We’ve all been there - you have the best of intentions to do something positive or productive (go to the gym, make healthy dietary changes, start working on a new project around the house, finish a work assignment, study for an upcoming test) - but you end up spending...

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Seven Ways to Set and Achieve Your Goals

Seven Ways to Set and Achieve Your Goals

No matter what you’re trying to accomplish, setting goals is one way to help you get there. Setting goals can often encourage motivation, focus, and direction and can also provide a benchmark to determine whether or not you are succeeding. But how do you set...

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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.

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