Dr. Ramirez Wins Gold in the Best of Culver City 2012

Dr. Ramirez of Nei Jing Eastern Medicine received the gold star in the “Best of Culver City 2012” issue of the Culver City News.  “I am deeply humbled by this honor.  It is always a pleasure serving the people of Culver City.  Thank you all for your support.”

Dr. Ramirez Appears on the Janet’s Planet Radio Show 12/07/11

https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F30144564  Janet’s Planet 12:07:11 by baliantaksu

Dr. Raul Ramirez of Nei Jing Eastern Medicine to Receive the Harley Rubenstein Caregiver Award!

Dr. Raul Ramirez of Nei Jing Eastern Medicine to receive the Harley Rubenstein Caregiver Award.  The  award will be given October 17, 2011 at the 20th Annual Access Awards Luncheon.   Dr. Ramirez makes many contributions to the disabled community, and is honored to accept this award for his continued work.  Congratulations to all thoseContinue reading “Dr. Raul Ramirez of Nei Jing Eastern Medicine to Receive the Harley Rubenstein Caregiver Award!”

Long Term Physiological Effects of Psychological Stress According to Nei Jing and Modern Research

The physiological effects of psychological stress can linger long in the life of an individual.  The measurable effects from stress begin instantly and endure:“The stress response can be viewed as an intereactional process that causes psychophysiologic reactions that are immediate and can occur up to and including physiologic events three weeks after confrontation with theContinue reading “Long Term Physiological Effects of Psychological Stress According to Nei Jing and Modern Research”

Dr. Ramirez Honored by Los Angeles County Commission

Dr. Ramirez was honored at the Los Angeles County Commission on Disabilities meeting.  This recognition was for his “numerous contributions for the benefit of all citizens of LA county.” Dr. Ramirez works hard to help all who need help. Dr. Ramirez receives certificate of appreciation from Los Angeles County Commissioner Janet Neal

Nei Jing Philosophy

Chapter four of the Nei Jing, Su Wen, entitled, “金贵真言论” or “True Sayings form the Golden Cabinet” provides the following philosophical descriptions that will give the basis to understanding disease progression.  They start from the very beginning, Yin and Yang; “阴阳者, 天地之道也,万物之纲纪,变化之父母, 生杀之本始, 神明之府也,治病必求于本。。。阳化气, 阴成形。寒极生热, 热极生寒。” “Yin and Yang are the way of heaven and earth, theContinue reading “Nei Jing Philosophy”

Nei Jing Anecdotes: Fever Contraindications

I received a phone call from a patient the other day.  She was worried about her mother’s fever.  The mother had a fever for over the weekend, then the fever broke.  When the when the fever broke the mother regained her appetite. My patient fed her mother meat with some potatoes.  Soon after, the feverContinue reading “Nei Jing Anecdotes: Fever Contraindications”

Passages from Nei Jing: The Function of the Five Shu Points

Regarding the function of the five Shu points, the Nei Jing is very clear and shows how the disease may effect the Zang-Fu organs and which points to use.  Chapter forty-four of Ling Shu states; “病在脏者,取之井;病变于色者, 取之荥;病时间时甚者;取之输;病变于音者,取之经;经满而血者,病在胃,及以饮食不节得病者,取之于合。。。是谓五变也。” “When the disease is in the Zang organ, choose the Jing-Well point; when the disease changes the complexion, or color of the patient, choose theContinue reading “Passages from Nei Jing: The Function of the Five Shu Points”

Learn Authentic Wu Style Taiji Quan (Tai Chi Chuan)

Wu Style Taiji Quan is a later version of Taiji Quan originally developed in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.   It is a type of Gong Fu (Kung Fu) exercise that challenges the mind and body, with practical self-defense applications.Unfortunately, the original movement sequence (form, kata) is no longer taught, or known by mostContinue reading “Learn Authentic Wu Style Taiji Quan (Tai Chi Chuan)”