Kokin Healing Blog
The Holidays Are a Perfect Time for Acupuncture and Massage
Are the holidays a stressful time for you? Or maybe it's just the hectic hustle that you'd like a break from? This is perfect time to take break for an hour and get in an acupuncture or massage therapy session in. The Kokin Healing Center is open...
Use Butter, Use Oil: It's Time to End the War on Fat
In the June 23, 2014 edition of Time magazine there is an article entitled "Ending the War on Fat" by Brian Walsh. It raises a lot of questions, such as, why diabetes and heart disease are on the rise even though many health advocates promote eating...
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...
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.