Rudy Clemente R.Ac Acupuncture

Did you know acupuncture can help with heat? However, prevention is key so Prepare for high temperatures 🌄

A prolonged heat wave will affect the South Coast including Greater Victoria.

Daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 33 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 16 degrees Celsius are expected from now through Wednesday.

Plan to stay cool:
• MOST IMPORTANT: Drink plenty of water even when you don’t feel thirsty;
• Stay in the shade as much as possible;
• Close windows and curtains during the day and open them at night;
• Take a cool shower or bath but not for too long as it can dehydrate your skin. 10mn is a safe bet.
• Identify cool zones inside and outside of homes (like community centres and libraries);
• Apply ice packs and cool, damp cloths to your wrists and neck;
• Wear a hat to protect from sun;
• Use sunscreen if you must be exposed to the sun but remember that sunscreen does NOT protect against heatstroke;
• If able, check on others, especially those who live alone or are most at risk;
• Stay inside an air-conditioned building like a mall if you feel it is too much anytime and reach out for help.

And don't forget to book your appointment to help you cool you off 😎

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From June 10th, 2024, I'm updating the acupuncture and Chinese medicine services prices to keep my ability to provide the quality of services you are used to while offsetting the increasing cost of living. The new price point will be as follows:

Initial Acupuncture Treatment: $105.
Follow-ups 50mn: $90.

I deeply appreciate your continued trust and support in my services. I’m committed to assisting you in your journey to health and look forward to continuing our partnership.

Do you get frustrated when people say there's no research to support therapies like acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine? There is an accumulation of lots of research for a wide range of health conditions.

Here's an example of a new one done in an outpatient clinical setting in Germany. 96 patients with chronic tension headaches related to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction were divided into 4 groups: 1. Acupuncture treatment, 2. Therapeutic exercises, 3. Combo of acupuncture and exercises, and 4. "usual care" (not made clear in the abstract, but I'm thinking probably painkillers or maybe mouthguards).

After 6 weeks of treatment and then 6 months after initial treatment, only the acupuncture group had long-lasting relief.

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And let us know the TCM and acupuncture research you find most interesting!

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当人们说没有研究支持针灸和中医等疗法时，您是否会感到沮丧？现在针对各种健康状况已经积累了大量研究

这是在德国门诊临床环境中进行的新治疗的示例。 96位与颞下颌关节（TMJ）功能障碍相关的慢性紧张性头痛患者被分为4组：1.针灸治疗，2.治疗性练习，3.针灸和练习相结合，4.“日常护理”

经过 6 周的治疗和初次治疗后的 6 个月，只有针灸组的症状得到了持续的缓解。

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请告诉我们您最感兴趣的中医和针灸研究！

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Dear patients,
I will be off clinic from Wednesday, Jan 3rd and be back on Monday Jan 8th.

Happy new years to all and warm wishes of health!

Dear patients, I have new opening hours for the holiday season. Come and check it out to book your appointment online or by calling us.

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Dear patients,
From September 5th 2023, please note new hours for Rudy Clemente Acupuncture services:
Tuesday 2:30 pm 6:30 pm
Wednesday 5 pm- 6 pm
Thursday 4 pm- 6 pm
Saturday 9 am- Noon

Thank you.

Very interesting perspective as our job has so many affect on our life and health.
https://lifehacker.com/use-the-hierarchy-of-needs-to-find-your-perfect-job-1850660848?utm_medium=sharefromsite&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&fbclid=IwAR2YxGJhX79pkCl-felFshDYOmO3DeP-2hKk0fY4JlXrTZtLTmY4fqlrlqc

Use the 'Hierarchy of Needs' to Find Your Perfect Job Analyze your current gig and consider what you'd need from a new one using some classic psychology.

Vacation Alert:

I will be off the clinic from August 18th to August 29th.

Thank you

Amazing news for the health of all. Effective July 1st, all Public Service Heath Care Plan (PSHCP) members have benefits to cover acupuncture treatments.

https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/benefit-plans/health-care-plan/information-notices/improvements-changes-public-service-health-care-plan.html?fbclid=IwAR2Gus9AXEWHI4mXSacAwCiLAjScjHiYcyoXAxsY7Pm_0Bq2VIg8r1lsmWI

Update: Improvements and changes to the Public Service Health Care Plan - Canada.ca As previously announced, effective July 1, 2023, changes will come into effect for all Public Service Heath Care Plan (PSHCP) members. The PSHCP is currently administered by Sun Life Financial. Following a competitive procurement process, which was unrelated to the new PSHCP changes, Canada Life Ass...

Acupuncture can support Kidney health and help patients who are going through dialysis.

Breaking News! Two new studies demonstrate why dialysis patients need acupuncture: https://www.acupuncturetoday.com/digital/index.php?i=781&a_id=34316&pn=16&r=t&Page=47

Today in the clinic: Chronic low back pain, Acute Sciatica, Anxiety, and Sports recovery.

Did you check how Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can help you today?

https://rudyclementechinesemedicine.com/

Rudy Clemente R.Ac Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies

To all my dear patients, first and foremost I want to thank you for your continuous support.
In order to offset the continually increasing cost, I will be implementing a small price increase for acupuncture and Chinese medicine services starting July 14th, 2022.

Initial visits will be $105
Follow-ups 45mn to 60mn will be $85.
Massage (Tui Na & Cupping) 30mn will be $55

All my treatments include the use of all modalities (Tuina, Cupping, Needling, E-Stim or Gua sha) deemed beneficial for your health at the time of appointment. No hidden fees, or additional charges.

I hope that this is a manageable increase in price as I want to make sure that your healthcare is still accessible.

Did you know that Acupuncture can help with medicated angina caused by coronary heart disease?
Check how your Registered Acupuncturist (R.Ac) can help at
www.rudyclementechinesemedicine.com

​Acupuncture Found Effective For Angina Relief Acupuncture is found effective for angina relief due to CHD by improving drug therapy results.

Today in the clinic: Headache, Menopause, Acute Sciatica, Insomnia, Plantar Fasciatis just to name a few.
Come and check how acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can help you at www.rudyclementechinesemedicine.com

Have a Healthy Day.

Rudy Clemente R.Ac Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies

Did you know that Traditional Chinese Medicine is listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by Unesco?
Want to know more? Have a look at this nice 9mn overview video of Chinese Medicine.
https://youtu.be/G87SfHPHj0A

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A wonderful milestone for our Profession.

Great news Canada 🇨🇦! The 2021 National Occupation Classification list has been published and includes a new standalone classification for TCM Practitioners and Acupuncturists! Thanks to CARB-TCMPA for championing this important initiative. Link here: https://noc.esdc.gc.ca/Structure/NocProfile?objectid=UBZJ2%2FCOMofl5yp0xymsldn0hGEa%2BHCReGpcycIr2VU%3D

One of the many amazing tools I use in my practice, some of you might even remember it ;-)

Gua sha has recently gained popularity and is trending in the skincare and wellness industries. For beauty purposes, Gua Sha is touted for its ability to increase skin elasticity, reduce puffiness, redness, and wrinkles, and relieve tension in the muscles of the face and jaw.⁣
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However Gua Sha is not just for the face –– its cultural significance dates back centuries and is an important part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with a history of studied healers behind it. “Gua” means “to scrape” and “sha” translates to “sand” which refers to the sand-like bruising after treatment.⁣
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This Traditional Chinese Medicine practice is used to increase the body’s blood flow and circulation of qi, encourage lymphatic drainage and detoxification, decrease inflammation, and treat pain, sore muscles, and other conditions by scraping a tool, stone, or hands across certain areas of the body.⁣
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Interested in experiencing a Gua Sha treatment for yourself? Talk to you TCM practitioner to see if it’s appropriate for you. Gua Sha is not for everyone and may be contraindicated in some circumstances. It should always be performed safely by a registered acupuncturist or trained TCM practitioner.

Summer heat is quite intense again this year, so what about a nice Wild Chinese Yam Salad to refresh?

Wild Chinese Yam, or Shan Yao, has wonderful properties to cool down the body, tonify the Qi and nourish the Yin without obstructing digestion.
Check with your acupuncturist for more details.

Ingredients - All available at your local Asian grocery store
- 1 Shan Yao about 30 cm long.
- Ponzu sauce
- Wasabi in tube, can be substituted with pickled ginger
- Bonito Flakes

Instructions:
-wash and peel the Shan yao.
-Cut and slice in cubes like on the picture
- add 2 tbsp ponzu
- add 1 tbsp wasabi
-Mix all ingredients well together and adjust to taste with ponzu or wasabi.
- Top with some bonito flakes if desire.

Enjoy as an appetizer or a crunchy side salad.
Bon Appetit!!

Depression and anxiety are very personal matters, and symptoms express themselves differently within each individual.
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine always tailor the treatment to the individual and symptoms, making it perfect for addressing those ailments.

Book your first appointment to see how we can work together for a better you.

Acupuncture With Drug Therapy Depression Relief Confirmed Acupuncture enhances SSRIs for depression while simultaneously reducing adverse effects of the medication.

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All welcome!!
Happy summer!!

Summer is hot and might feel damp in our region. What about a salad to cleanse and refresh?

Dandelion is perfect to clear heat and dampness accumulation in summer.

Ingredients

1 cup dandelion greens
1 cup plantain leaves
1 cup any lettuce
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
1 large fresh beet or cooked beet
1Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1Tbsp cold-pressed olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
1 tsp garlic
Pinch of salt

Instructions
If you use fresh beet, wrap beet in foil and roast for 1 hour at 400°F.
Once cool remove skin and slice in small cubes.
Clean and tear greens to the desired size.
Whisk vinegar, oil, garlic, ginger, and salt until smooth.
Combine ingredients, drizzle with dressing, add ground flaxseed and serve.

Tip: add 2tsp diced fresh ginger to your sauce to improve digestion ;-)

Happy Summer!

It is summer! Enjoy the heat but not too much. Heat can disturb the mind, giving you headache, dizziness, insomnia.
Come and check-in with me how acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can help to release heat!!
Have a nice summer.

Good day everyone!

Spring is here, and all trees are blossoming. The energy is strong and rising, but did you know that we are already transitioning between the wood and fire period?
The transition period started on April 17th and will continue until May 5th, when we start the fire season.
The fire season is associated with summer and the cardiovascular system in TCM. Prevention is paramount in TCM, and it strongly encourages regular check-ups during these transitions.

Feeling like laughing without reasons or devoid of pleasure? Uncontrollable love for spicy flavor and scorch scent? Insomnia? It might be time to check in or simply for prevention.

So, how can I help you today?

We enter a period of the year that we call the offseason. According to the classical Chinese calendar, this is the transition period between the element Water and the element Wood (Kidney and Liver systems).

It is a good time of the year to strengthen the body and help it prepare for the coming spring.
Several of my patients consult preventively during these periods. This is a practice that has been promoted by this medicine for thousands of years.

Know that I remain open, so feel free to visit my website for more details or to book an appointment online.

Have a great day,
Rudy Clemente R.Ac