Kokin Healing Blog
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...
Are Your Eyes Red or Inflamed?
In the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the liver energy flows upward into the eyes. When this energy is flowing smoothly and working as it should, your vision is clear and sharp, you have efficient night vision and the eyes are bright and well-lubricated. When...
IBS: Relief with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, otherwise known as “spastic colon,” is a common disorder that affects the colon and causes many disruptive symptoms. Many of these symptoms can be managed with a simple change in diet and lifestyle. Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture may...
5 Mind-Blowing Benefits of White Tea
Many people do not realize the extraordinary benefits of white tea. Did you know that white tea has been proven to combat various types of cancer; including stomach, prostate, and colon? In fact, drinking 2 or 3 cups of white tea per day could reduce the risk of a...
Fertility Acupuncture: A Healthy Alternative to Expensive Fertility Drugs
For some women, the ability conceiving comes easy. For others, it can be a much more difficult and stressful problem. We know that often it's easy to get emotional and feel like it's your fault that you can't conceive. Sometimes, you feel like you'd be willing to try...
Acupuncture: More than just needles
Most people have heard of the field of acupuncture by now, but did you realize the scope of the practice encompasses Chinese medicine, which includes so much more than needles? Let’s explore this ancient therapy. First of all, the practice of Chinese medicine starts...
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.