Tam Acu

18/05/2026

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Tam Acu - Licensed Acupuncturist

5.0 ⭐ · Acupuncture clinic in Old Colwyn, Wales

08/05/2026

Yin Tang bleeding in Traditional Chinese Medicine is usually a light pricking or superficial bleeding technique used to calm the Shen (spirit), clear Heat, and move stagnant Qi in the head region.

From a classic TCM perspective, Yin Tang is strongly connected with:

* Calming the mind and emotions
* Reducing anxiety, agitation, insomnia, and stress
* Opening the sensory orifices
* Relieving frontal headache and sinus congestion
* Settling excessive Yang or internal Wind affecting the head

A small amount of bleeding at Yin Tang is believed to:

* Move stagnant Blood and Qi locally
* Clear excess Heat from the upper Jiao
* Sedate overactive Shen
* Promote mental clarity and relaxation

22/04/2026

I wanted to share this review as a reminder to those seeking support, that I do more than just place acupuncture needles in specific areas of the body to innervate change.
Powerful as that may be, as an holistic practitioner your healing journey begins when you step into my clinic ☯️
I’m not just here to assess but assist you in finding ways to improve your condition & quality of life that’s achievable & long lasting!
For each session you are supported in a non judgemental space to share your deepest concerns & worries, together we work a plan to get you where you want to be.
And more often than not, that’s the road to recovery 🤗❤️

08/04/2026

For sometime acupuncture in oncology has been relegated to "palliative support" a tool for nausea, pain or fatigue.
But the data is shifting.
A landmark study published in Frontiers in Immunology (2026) has defined a precise mechanistic framework for how acupuncture actively reprograms the Tumour Microenvironment (TME).
We aren't just managing symptoms anymore. The promise of acupuncture is:

60% decrease in metastases: Dropping pulmonary spread in preclinical models.

Vascular Normalisation: Repairing "leaky pipes" to ensure chemotherapy actually reaches the tumour core.

Apoptosis Induction: turning on the "self-destruct" switch in malignant cells .

The road from bench to bedside requires rigorous human trials, but the biological map is now clear…..

Study in comments

21/03/2026

Beck, Blood Electrification, and the Immune/Toxin Leak. (Steiner, 2026)

Blood Electrification Therapy (BET) traces back to vascular electrification research by Kaali and Lyman.

They demonstrated that when infected blood was exposed to a controlled electrical field, viral activity dropped to zero while red blood cells remained structurally intact.

The blood survived.

The pathogens lost viability.

They believed in this approach strongly enough to patent a surgically implanted device placed directly inside the radial artery to continuously electrify circulating blood.

That was their solution:

If you want to influence infectious disease, electrify the blood. 🩸

Then came Dr. Bob Beck.

Beck was a physicist. He understood electrical thresholds, waveform integrity, and voltage requirements.

He studied the Kaali and Lyman findings and realized something critical:

You don’t need a surgical implant.

The radial and ulnar arteries are already accessible.

With the proper square wave and sufficient voltage, circulating blood can be influenced transcutaneously.

He identified the low-frequency square wave range and emphasized voltage thresholds high enough to overcome skin resistance.

He presented publicly on HIV and discussed reverse transcriptase — the enzyme retroviruses use to replicate.

Beck believed the waveform inhibited reverse transcriptase activity in circulating blood.

Electrically.

Not chemically.

He stated this approach was the answer to ALL infectious disease (what do you think happenned to Dr. Beck shortly after he made this statement in public) 🤔

That statement only makes sense through terrain logic.

Blood is the mobile terrain.

When blood loses charge:

• Zeta potential drops
• Red cells aggregate
• Microcirculation slows
• Oxygen delivery declines
• Neutrophils lose efficiency

That is immune/toxin terrain collapse.

And in our model, that is the Immune/Toxin — E-Qi leak.

Here’s where Steiner’s contribution gets interesting…

Beck used pad delivery and needed higher voltage to overcome skin resistance.

When Steiner began integrating this into acupuncture, he realized something simple:

If we bypass the resistance of the skin with a single needle placed obliquely along the artery — LU7-9 — we do not need as much voltage.

Direct arterial adjacency.

Full waveform integrity.

Less resistance.

Clean rapid results in clinic.

This is now what I do clinically after training in electro-acupuncture soon after completing my acupuncture degree!
It’s a game changer for many of my clients.

Blood electrification treatment using just 2 needles.

And here’s the clinical reality:

If a disease is not improving after six weeks, you are almost always looking at an unresolved Immune/Toxin leak.

You can take pharmaceuticals, You can take herbs, You can use acupuncture…

But if the blood remains undercharged, the terrain will not hold.

That is why I include BET in some of my treatments.

Because Immune/Toxin collapse is not rare anymore.

It’s common.

Chronic viral load.

Mold exposure.

Heavy metals.

Biofilm patterns.

Post-infectious syndromes.

These are voltage problems.

When we restore voltage to the blood:

• Zeta potential improves
• Neutrophils activate
• Detox begins
• Microcirculation increases
• Regeneration becomes possible

Detox reactions in the first 24–72 hours are expected.

That is immune activation — not a complication.

This aligns directly with my 3-step diagnostic model:

1. Identify the deficient channel or neural level

2. Correct the e-Qi leaks

3. Assess Gu Qi (diet)

If the Immune/Toxin leak is active, voltage must be restored.

Voltage → Terrain → Regeneration.

Kaali and Lyman proved electrification altered pathogen viability.

Beck proved arterial access could be non-invasive.

We adapted it into acupuncture by bypassing skin resistance and integrating it into a terrain-based diagnostic system.

This is not stimulation.

This is electrical physiology applied precisely, after all, we are all electrical energetic beings ⚡️

13/03/2026

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

One of the first questions I’m often asked on an initial acupuncture consultation is “how many acupuncture treatments are needed for my insomnia/sciatica/anxiety/etc.”

I always advise that it’s difficult to answer exactly how many acupuncture sessions are required as it differs on a case by case basis & from a TCM perspective that can be complex.

The full picture of one’s health and the nature of the issue must be taken in context to provide a personal treatment protocol & timeframe.

Results can be seen in as little as just one treatment, however more sessions are often required for lasting effects.

Obviously cost is a huge factor & I take that into consideration. I’m always realistic & transparent with my clients concerning what I feel is necessary to enhance health outcomes.

I’m also very fortunate that many of my clients realise that the health benefits of regular acupuncture are far reaching, even after their initial complaint has been resolved.
As a result they often continue to see me regularly for maintenance 🙏☯️

06/03/2026

One thing many people overlook is that nourishing the Liver is also a way to protect the Spleen and Stomach.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Liver and Spleen are inseparable.
The Liver governs the smooth flow of vital energy throughout the body. The Spleen governs the transformation of food into vital energy and blood.
For good digestion, not only is the Spleen healthy, but the vital energy also flows smoothly. This smooth flow is the responsibility of the Liver.

When Liver energy is regulated, vital energy flows harmoniously, and the Spleen and Stomach are properly "harmonized." Food is digested smoothly, without bloating or stagnation.
But when Liver energy is stagnant – due to stress, anger, or suppressed emotions – vital energy is obstructed. At that time, feelings of bloating, loss of appetite, frequent belching, and abdominal distension easily occur even without eating too much. This is the state of "Liver wood overcoming Spleen earth" in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In other words, many digestive problems don't start in the stomach, but in emotions and the stagnation of Liver energy.

On the other hand, if one's diet is irregular, high in fatty and sugary foods, and prolonged dampness and heat buildup, a weak Spleen will not produce enough qi and blood to nourish the Liver.
A lack of blood in the Liver easily leads to internal heat, irritability, and insomnia. Thus, the Liver and Spleen influence each other; an imbalance in either affects the other.

Therefore, nourishing the Liver is not just about clearing or tonifying the Liver, but also about:

– Maintaining a clear and open mind to prevent qi stagnation

– Getting enough sleep to nourish the Liver with blood

– Eating moderately to avoid overloading the Spleen

– Engaging in light exercise to promote qi circulation

When Liver qi is favorable, the Soleen is relaxed. When the Spleen functions well, the Liver has enough blood to store. These two organs are like two links in a cycle of mutual nourishment.

Protecting the Spleen and Stomach is not just about "eating what's good for the stomach," but also about adjusting lifestyle and emotions so that the Liver doesn't put pressure on the digestive system.
Proper Liver nourishment is essentially creating a favorable environment for the Spleen and Stomach to be healthy and strong ☯️

15/02/2026

The Year of the Fire Horse enters the lunar calendar this Tuesday 17 February 2026, marking the beginning of one of the most significant and closely observed cycles in Chinese astrology 🪐

Occurring only once every 60 years, the Fire Horse year, recognised as Year 4724 in the traditional Chinese calendar, will continue through to 5 February 2027.
It combines the Horse (Wu) with the element of Yang Fire (Bing), an alignment traditionally associated with intensity, independence, speed, and transformation 🐦‍🔥

This pairing is widely regarded as symbolising momentum and bold initiative, with Fire Horse years often characterised as periods in which events unfold quickly and decisive action is favoured over hesitation.
The dynamic nature of this zodiac combination has long been linked with progress, movement, and the pursuit of new opportunities 🍃

In Chinese cultural tradition, colours commonly associated with the Fire Horse include red, gold, and green, while the numbers 2, 3, 7, and 9 are often regarded as auspicious during this cycle.
Rather than being viewed as a prediction of individual fate, the Fire Horse is increasingly understood as a symbolic lens through which to reflect on themes of change, ambition, and forward momentum 🪷

A well-known idiom, 馬到成功 (mǎ dào chéng gōng), meaning “success arrives as swiftly as a victorious horse,” captures the sense of optimism and progress that many associate with this rare and powerful zodiac year 🐎

09/02/2026

As we move from the Chinese Snake Year into the Chinese Year of the Horse, we move from inner alchemy to outward embodiment.
The Snake taught us how to shed.
The Horse asks us to embody the transformation. 🪷

04/02/2026

I don’t advertise & am useless at promoting myself on social media 🤪
Instead I share my reviews!
Not to impress but to impress upon the significant benefit some people get from acupuncture!
The clients feedback to their course of treatment speaks far louder than any perfectly curated social media post I could put together 😊
So I’m grateful for every single review I receive & every single referral - this is how my little practice ticks over nicely & why it’s gone from strength to strength over the past 6 years 🙏

This client came to see me after her GP flared her sciatic pain, trying to figure out where her pain was coming from!
Ouch 🤔
A few well placed needles with a little e-stim was all she needed to calm her pain & start her healing ❤️‍🩹

28/01/2026

All these outcomes promote natural healing☯️