Kokin Healing Blog
Five Ways to Increase White Blood Cell Count with TCM
Leukopenia is a term used when there are less than adequate white blood cells in the bloodstream. This condition may make those suffering from it susceptible to infections. Leukopenia is often seen in diseases such as AIDS, cancer and lupus, as well as in common...
Acupuncture and Alcohol Detoxification
Alcoholism affects nearly 16 million adults in the United States, yet only approximately 1.5 million Americans actually seek and get help to deal with their addiction. According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, nearly 88,000 people die from...
Why Should Your Drink Herbal Tea for Anxiety?
Are you experiencing anxiety? You're not alone. Anxiety affects 40 million U.S. adults every year, and it's no secret that it can negatively influence your overall health. For many of these people, finding the right treatment can be an uphill battle. That's especially...
Acupuncture and Cervical Health
Women’s health is a unique segment of the healthcare industry, and since January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, I'd like to talk about how acupuncture can help with this important piece of women's health. The cervix is just one small part of the uterus,...
3 Amazing Hot Stone Massage Health Benefits
Have you ever thought about getting a hot stone massage, but never got around to it? If you haven't tried it yet, you're missing out on some great benefits! It can work wonders for both your body and your mind. Read on to find out the three main benefits of hot stone...
Negative Ions and Positive 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 neuronal activity, when applied to a group of rats. It was observed...
Acupuncture and Heart Health
Researchers from the Tianjin University of Chinese Medicine tested the efficacy of acupuncture, herbs and drug therapy for heart health, and what they found was incredible. The addition of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapies increased patient outcomes by 28...
Which type of meditation suits you best?
Most people envision meditation like this: sitting alone in a room, cross-legged with your eyes shut and some candles or incense burning at your side. Though that's certainly an option, there are TONS of ways to meditate, and no one way is definitely better than the...
Can Pediatric Acupuncture Treat Childhood Migraines?
As a parent, you know just how frustrating it can be when your child is hurting. If you could take on their aches and pains yourself, you gladly would. Unfortunately, sprains and scrapes happen. In some children, so do more serious conditions -- including childhood...
Fermented Foods and Intestinal Health
The modern world is changing every single day. Because of this constant state of change, our bodies are frequently having to adjust. We have a food supply being degraded and depleted of nutritional content, which in turn, causes our bodies to become depleted. Our...
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.