Dr. Ramirez discusses 5 ways to optimize your immune system 1. Eat a variety of plant foods like, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, etc. Plant are the ideal foods for humans. They provide the compounds needed to run an optimal immune system. Two examples of foods showing great promise in recent research are mushrooms andContinue reading “Five Ways to Optimize Your Immune System”
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Description of Yin and Yang from the Huang Di Nei Jing!
Our Healthy Weight Program
A recent UCLA-led study concluded that Body Mass Index, BMI is not an accurate measure of health for humans. It labels many fit people as “obese.” At Nei Jing Eastern Medicine, we have never used BMI as an indicator of health. Perhaps it is because Dr. Ramirez worked for many years at UCLA’s John WoodenContinue reading “Our Healthy Weight Program”
Nei Jing Book Club: How Not to Die
While Nei Jing Eastern Medicine does not have an official book club, there are some books that we hope all patients should read. The first such book that we want to recommend is “How Not to Die” by Dr. Michael Gregor. The doctor has a long history helping improve his patients’ health through diet. HeContinue reading “Nei Jing Book Club: How Not to Die”
Dr. Ramirez Interviewed for New Book
An interview of Dr. Ramirez is included in the new book, Expert Tips from Vegan Athletes. It is available now on Amazon.com
Dr. Ramirez just got an article published in the international magazine, Vegan Health and Fitness!
Meat and Dairy Came with a Warning Label in Ancient China
Ancient Chinese medical texts agree with the modern nutrition research by warning against the consumption of animal products. In fact, the ancient eastern medical texts are so thorough, they categorized every consumable, whether it be food or medicinal herbs and labeled everything based on how it affected the body. Warnings are given about any substanceContinue reading “Meat and Dairy Came with a Warning Label in Ancient China”
Dr. Ramirez Voted "Favorite Acupuncturist" in Culver City by the Readers of Culver City News!
Dr. Ramirez was humbled once again today when he got the notice of his win. “I really appreciate this honor because it is voted on by the people of the community I serve. Thank you all very much!”
Korean Constitutional Medicine and the Nei Jing
Korean Constitutional Medicine, or Sasang, is attributed to Dr. Jema Lee (1836~1900). The premise is that all humans fall into one of four body types, or constitutions. Understanding the differences of each type can help physicians better treat patients as their treatments would become ever more precise. South Korean researchers at public and private hospitalsContinue reading “Korean Constitutional Medicine and the Nei Jing”
Antibiotic Resistance and Eastern Medicine
An article from the UK published Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 sounded the alarm for the looming problem of antibiotic resistance. From the article: “Prof. Dame Sally Davies said bacteria are learning how to resist our current antibiotics and there are few new drugs in the pipeline to replace them. She warned that in 20 years,Continue reading “Antibiotic Resistance and Eastern Medicine”
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