Kokin Healing Blog
5 Tips for Relieving Your Headache Pain
June is migraine and headache awareness month. Unfortunately nearly 50% of the adult population experience headaches regularly, but are inadequately treated. For those with persistent headaches, it's important to find the root cause. Chinese Medicine is ideal for...
Naturally Inducing Labor with Acupuncture
t has been a very exciting time at the Kokin Healing Center: in the past three weeks we have induced seven labors!Most patients ask me, "what exactly does that mean?"Often, when women are around 38 - 40 weeks pregnant, I will get calls telling me they are in...
To juice or not to juice?
I am often asked, "What do you think about juicing? What is the best way? What are the best ingredients? Will I lose weight?"Juicing is a great way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet. You must, however, be aware of how much fruit you...
Treating My Son with Acupuncture
Last week I had the privilege of speaking to the Mariposa middle school in Agoura Hills, CA about acupuncture, Chinese medicine, herbal medicine, and nutrition. It was a really incredible experience. The kids were so interested in what I did: how I ended up becoming...
Attain Harmonious Digestion with a Simple Glass of "Cleanse" Tea
Although not so pleasant to talk about, sluggish digestion — including constipation, bloating, gas, and discomfort — is an extremely common complaint. It is critical to not only have a formed bowel movement daily, but to be able to eat and function through...
Insomnia & Our Loose Leaf Tea Collection
With life being so stressful, sometimes it is very difficult to simply go to bed at night. I have seen many types of insomnia, such as difficulty falling asleep, or getting up through the night and not being able to fall back asleep. Sometimes it's so difficult to...
Sinus Congestion: Acupuncture and Immune Boosting Soup
This week, I treated approximately 34 cases of sinusitis. It was a record! One of the best and most successful ways to alleviate sinus congestion and pain is with acupuncture treatments. With allergy season being all year long, coupled with many colds and flu...
Conquer Cold and Flu Season!
This week we've seen a tremendous amount of patients fighting off the common cold, the flu virus and even stomach viruses. Virus prevention starts in the home. Keeping your counters wiped down with antiviral and antibacterial sprays, changing your toothbrush, and...
Reduce Sugar to Lose Weight, Boost Energy and be a Healthier You
Figuring out how to take off those extra pounds, keep your stress down, and live a healthier life may seem like a daunting and seemingly impossible task, but simply reducing sugar will truly make a difference. Here are some easy nutrition tips to follow that...
The Physiology of Acupuncture: Latest Studies Demonstrating New Scientific Evidence.
Exciting new research studies demonstrating the effects of acupuncture on the human body are being published almost daily! Here's a glimpse of the latest:Neuroimaging studies show that acupuncture calms areas of the brain that register...
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.