Dr. Angelica Kokkalis - The Han Institute

04/01/2024

The World Health Organization's new guidelines say yes to acupuncture and no to most drugs:

On Dec. 7, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its “Guideline for Non-Surgical Management of Chronic Primary Low Back Pain in Adults in Primary and Community Care Settings.” The purpose of the 244-page document is to “provide evidence-based recommendations on nonsurgical interve...

01/18/2024

Research in China over the past 60 years by Professor Han Jisheng at Beijing Medical University's department of Neuroscience has led to the development of the HANS stimulator which can be used for successful drug detox (along with a 10 day protocol that involves specific frequencies).

Read how we can help substance abuse and how that relates to homelessness: https://www.han-institute.com/homelessness-substance-abuse-and-traditional-chinese-medicine/

01/17/2024

Did you know we have two dogs (JJ and Barnie) that can sit with you during your treatment?

Therapy dogs can play a valuable role in supporting clinical treatments, including those offered by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), by providing emotional and psychological benefits to patients.

Here’s how therapy dogs can complement TCM and other clinical treatments: https://angelicakokkalis.com/paws-for-healing-how-therapy-dogs-enhance-traditional-chinese-medicine-treatments

12/25/2023

11/24/2023

I hope you all had a Happy Healthful Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for you.

11/03/2023

Getting Ready for Winter: 3 Important tips for Staying Healthy:

With winter on the way, it's essential to prepare your body for the colder season. You want your body strong and balanced. Traditional Chinese medicine can be a big help with that.

Below are 3 cool tips to help you stay healthy this winter.

1. Stay Healthy Before You Get Sick

Think of your body like a shield. To prevent getting sick in winter, you need to make your shield strong. In Chinese medicine, they say you should boost your protective energy called "wei qi" to keep away the cold and flu. How do you do that?

Well, you can focus on strengthening your spleen and stomach. You should also keep your energy moving smoothly, so it doesn't get stuck. Acupuncture can help with this. It will help make your body strong and your energy flow well.

2. Fight the Bad Stuff While Boosting the Immune system.

Sometimes, you might be both weak and getting sick at the same time. It's like a double challenge.

For example, if you have too much heat and not enough energy, we can use specific points to help. This way, you can get better and feel stronger.

3. A Plan Just for You

Your treatment should match the season, where you live, and how you feel. It's like having a personalized plan. If it's winter and you're in a cold place, the treatment will be different from someone in a hot place. Your age and overall health also matter.

Dr Kokkalis can pick acupuncture points based on your specific problems and create a special plan just for you. Contact her today to get yours!

09/25/2023

A Traditional Chinese Medicine restaurant has gone viral on social media in China. Young Chinese are flocking to the site in Zhengzhou, Henan province to order familiar dishes but with a twist – they come infused with traditional Chinese medical herbs. This comes as part of a larger trend of young people trying to stay healthy and on top of the latest fads.

At the Han Institute, we offer Chinese Medicine consultations on how to infuse foods for prevention of disease and wellness. One of the supplements we often recommend is elk velvet antler due to it's many therapeutic benefits (boosts the immune system, improve joint health ,etc). And the elk velvet we recommend is American Elk Velvet, which is available in-office or online:

https://www.americanelkvelvet.com/