Author Archives: Raul Ramirez, L.Ac., Ph.D.

Chinese Sanda Defeats Muay Thai Again!

Last Saturday, the Chinese Sanda team defeated Thailand’s Muay Thai team 4 fights to 1.  Come learn this dominating style.  Come learn Sanda with Nei Jing Eastern Medicine!  Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2pm at AMMS gym, 11677 National Blvd. West L.A., CA 90064.For video of the fights, click here.

Season Change Marks a Change in Acupuncture Treatment

    Similar to the seasonal differences that affect the pulse, the seasons also affect the location of the acupuncture point.  The more Yang energy present in the environment, the more superficial the location of the acupuncture point.  Ling Shu, chapter nineteen discusses the impact that the season has on the acupuncture point depth.黄帝问于岐伯日：夫四时之气，各不同形，百病之起，皆有所生，灸刺之道，何者为定。岐伯答曰：四时之气，各有所在，灸刺之道，得气穴为定。故春取经血脉分肉之间，甚者深刺之，间者浅刺之。夏取盛经孙络，取分门绝皮肤。秋取经输，邪在府，取之合。冬取井荣，必深以留之。Huang DiContinue reading “Season Change Marks a Change in Acupuncture Treatment”

Thank You for Making Nei Jing Eastern Medicine One of Your Favorite Places

“Thank you all,” is the only phrase that comes to mind.  Beyond that, Nei Jing Eastern Medicine is at a loss for words at being selected amongst Google’s Favorite Places.  “Over 100,000 businesses were identified as Favorite Places, representing less than 1% of the 28 million U.S. businesses.” “We believe that our standards for selectingContinue reading “Thank You for Making Nei Jing Eastern Medicine One of Your Favorite Places”

NSCA Article Regarding Athletes and Vegetarian/Vegan Diets

The National Strength and Conditioning Association released their Performance Training Journal, vol. 8.6, today, containing the article, “Where Do Vegetarian Athletes Get Their Protein?” by Juan Gonzalez PhD, CSCS and Ashley Eubanks.  The article discusses many current misunderstandings that surround vegetarianism and veganism,  and offers some great assurances to the many athletes that are becomingContinue reading “NSCA Article Regarding Athletes and Vegetarian/Vegan Diets”

Fundamental Reasons Treatment Goes Wrong

    Currently, there are many, so called, styles of acupuncture.  Each style has its leaders proclaiming the superiority of that particular style.  Why are there so many styles, and why do they not work on every patient?  Ling Shu, chapter one states, “Those who say that diseases are incurable have not mastered the art ofContinue reading “Fundamental Reasons Treatment Goes Wrong”

Description of Sanda

An intense and dynamic workout, Sanda or 散打, tests your levels of cardiovascular and muscular endurance. Sanda is a full-contact sport fighting style that transforms the whole body into a weapon.  Utilizing punches, kicks, elbows, knees, and spectacular takedowns and slams, it can be a very exciting sport to watch.  It has become one ofContinue reading “Description of Sanda”

What are Qigong and Taiji?

Both Taiji and Qigong are considered “internal exercises.”  It means that they not only help the physical body, but also the mind and spirit. Qigong powerfully exercises the body’s Qi, or life force through simple, yet elegant postures, movements, breathing techniques, and focused intent.  The practice of Qigong allows the practitioner to heal the body,Continue reading “What are Qigong and Taiji?”

Taiji and Qigong classes begin next week! Tuesday, October 13, 2009.

Come learn some of the most authentic versions and applications of different internal martial arts.  Hope to see you all there! Classes will be held at The Academy of Mixed Martial Science, 11677 National Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 Tuesday (Taiji): 2:00pm – 3:15pmThursday (Qigong): 2:00pm – 3:00pmFriday (Qigong): 2:00pm – 3:00pmSaturday (Taiji): 9:00am –Continue reading “Taiji and Qigong classes begin next week! Tuesday, October 13, 2009.”

Why a Needle?

    The needle must be used to treat the patient because the acupuncture point is under the skin. The tip of the needle touches the acupuncture point and begins the healing process. Ling Shu, chapter one describes the functional part of the needle as being the tip, “神在秋毫” “the spirit is at the tip.”*    If the needleContinue reading “Why a Needle?”