Kokin Healing Blog
Stress Relief Naturally: The Benefits of Shiatsu and Acupressure
Stress has become an increasingly common problem in today's fast-paced world, and it can have a negative impact on our health and well-being. Fortunately, there are natural ways to alleviate stress, such as shiatsu and acupressure. These ancient Japanese techniques...
Balancing Body and Mind: Understanding How Shiatsu Acupressure Works in Modern Times
Shiatsu acupressure, a traditional Japanese massage therapy, has been utilized for centuries as a natural and holistic approach to promoting healing, balance, and overall well-being. Today, as more individuals seek alternative and natural methods for relieving pain...
Relieving Menstrual Pain and Menopausal Syndromes with Shiatsu Acupressure: A Natural Approach
Menstrual pain and menopausal syndromes are common issues experienced by many women. These symptoms can be extremely uncomfortable and can greatly affect a woman's quality of life. Shiatsu acupressure is an alternative therapy that can help alleviate these symptoms....
Relieving PCOS Symptoms Naturally: How Shiatsu Acupressure Can Help
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects many women. It can cause a range of symptoms, including irregular periods, weight gain, acne, and hair growth. PCOS can also increase the risk of infertility and other health problems. Shiatsu...
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine as Complementary Treatments for Alcohol Withdrawal and Cravings
Alcohol dependence is the second most common psychiatric illness in the United States, only depression is more prevalent. For someone addicted to alcohol, withdrawal symptoms can be life-threatening, so it is vitally important to receive treatment and support from a...
Finding Relief: How Acupuncture Can Help Treat Addiction
Addiction affects millions of Americans each year. Whether it's substance abuse from alcohol, nicotine or other drugs, addiction is a disease that takes treatment and commitment to overcome. Many times, rehabilitation doesn’t work the first time, but takes many tries...
Acupuncture: A Promising Treatment for Chemotherapy Side Effects
Acupuncture is an effective treatment for the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Patients feel an increase in energy and a reduction in nausea, nerve pain, and skin irritation. But what does the research show? A 2018 study published in the World Journal of...
Stressed Out? Try Acupuncture’s Three Points to Help Reduce Stress and Improve Health
The dictionary defines stress in multiple ways, but there is only one that matters when we discuss how stress affects our physical bodies. The definition is this, “stress is a physical, chemical or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension.” And while most...
Anxious Minds: Exploring Anxiety through Eastern and Western Perspectives
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the US. Despite very different medical terminology used by Eastern and Western practitioners, there are significant overlaps in the understanding of how anxiety disorders can arise and play out in the...
Combat Stress and Improve Your Health The Natural Way
The dictionary defines stress in multiple ways, but there is only one that matters when we discuss how stress affects our physical bodies. Stress is defined as a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. Stress actually does have a...
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.