Angus Acupuncture

30/10/2025

Wishing everyone a happy & safe Samhain.
The clinic is now closed for a spell of recharging 🔋. I will be back to work on the 17/11.

27/10/2025

🔹 How to Explain Zang-Fu Imbalance to a Layperson

1. “Different Systems, Different Languages.”

“Western medicine looks for damage or disease that can be seen in blood tests or imaging. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) looks for function and balance, how the organ system is performing its job day-to-day. It’s like the difference between checking if your car engine is broken versus noticing it’s running rough before it breaks.”
This helps the client understand that you’re talking about early functional imbalance, not organ pathology.

2. “Zang-Fu = Organ Networks, Not Just the Physical Organs.”

“When I say your Liver or Spleen is imbalanced, I don’t mean the physical organ is damaged. In TCM, each organ name represents a whole network, it includes emotions, digestion, circulation, sleep, energy levels, even how your muscles or skin feel. So a ‘Liver imbalance’ might mean your system is tight, frustrated, or circulation is sluggish, not that your liver enzymes are abnormal.”

Examples may look like;
Liver governs flow — stress, tension, tightness.
Spleen governs transformation — digestion, focus, muscles.
Kidney governs reserves — energy, memory, bones.
Heart governs consciousness — sleep, anxiety, joy.
Lung governs boundaries — breathing, immunity, skin.

3. “Western Tests Find Disease. TCM Finds Patterns.”

“Western medicine looks for what’s wrong enough to show up on a test. TCM looks for how energy and fluids are circulating and whether your body’s balance is moving toward or away from health. That’s why we can pick up signs long before they show on blood work, like fatigue, cold hands, bloating, mood swings, or insomnia. Those are early ‘pattern’ signs of imbalance.”

4. “Think of It Like Software vs. Hardware.”
“Western medicine looks for hardware failure, a broken part. TCM looks for software glitches how the body’s communication system is running. You can have a healthy organ but still have a ‘lagging signal’ that affects how it functions.”

5. “The Goal Is Prevention.”
“By catching those early functional patterns, like Liver Blood Deficiency or Spleen Qi Deficiency, we can restore zang-fu harmony before it becomes a real disease that shows up on lab work.”

26/10/2025

Legs up the wall (with slight hip elevation) is a simple yet powerful pose that balances both body and mind. > It supports lymphatic drainage, reduces swelling, and boosts circulation to the face and scalp. By activating the parasympathetic nervous system, it lowers stress, calms the mind and promotes relaxation. This gentle inversion also eases tension in the lower back and hips, aids digestion and improves sleep - a low-effort
deeply nourishing body
reset for the
whole body.

17/10/2025

We have some amazing people, delivering superior Health & Wellness information, right here on our doorstep. This Workshop is back by popular demand. Tickets will sell out quickly.

NUTRITION, HEALTH & WELLBEING WORKSHOP

Saturday 8th November | 1pm to around 3.30pm

RM Condor Family Centre, Falkland Drive, DD11 3EL (parking limited)

Small setting: £10 per person (limited spaces)

Following feedback from our last workshop we decided we would host a small setting workshop in November ahead of a bigger setting next year.

The lovely Claire from Angus Acupuncture won’t be joining this one as she has other commitments on this day but will join us next year for a bigger workshop so watch this space.

What can you expect

Sam Nutritionist – I’ll be sharing practical, easy-to-follow insights into the foundations of nutrition, using real food and also be adding in a few tips for the winter months to keep your immune system in good shape.

Jane from Celestial Holistic Dowsing – Jane brings a gentle but powerful approach to energy alignment through the art of dowsing. She’ll introduce how this ancient practice can be used to identify root causes of ‘dis-ease’, clear energetic blocks, support emotional wellbeing, and restore balance and much more.

Whether you're curious about nutrition, want to prepare with some tips for winter or learn about energy healing, - this is a chance to explore tools to support your body and mind in a friendly, welcoming space.

Tickets are limited. so please message me directly on Facebook or Instagram to book your space

Tickets are secured once payment has been made & T & C,s apply

07/10/2025

This is most definitely worth a watch. Joe Wicks aka The Body Coach at his best showing us how toxic and damaging so- called "Healthy" foods can be!

Fitness coach Joe Wicks as he creates the UK’s most dangerous health bar in new documentary Joe Wicks: Licensed to Kill to highlight the potentially harmful ingredients permitted by food regulators to be sold on our shelves

03/10/2025

LAST GUT RESET OF 2025

LAUNCHES 3rd November
Closes for entry Friday 31st October

Get in touch to secure your space

T&C,s apply

If you are unsure watch the last gut reset feedback your body will thank you 😊

Level 3 Personal Training
Level 4 Advanced Sports Nutrition, Weight management and Athletic performance

BSY
DIPLOMA Nutrition scientific approach

Centre of Excellence
Diploma Children’s Nutrition

CNM (College of Naturopathic Medicine)
AMBASSADOR
Nutrition for Children
Gut Health
Immune System
Natural Detoxing
Safe & Effective Fasting
Herbs/Menopausal

03/10/2025

An alternative to antibiotics.

I have made & used this. It has been very effective for minor infections. Obviously, if you are feeling very unwell, you must always seek medical attention.

02/10/2025

For information.
Scottish Water is undertaking essential sewer repairs at Hill Place & Hill Terrace commencing 08.00 on the 13/10/25 to 18.00 on the 22/10/25.
The road will be closed with cones obstructing the parking bays.
If you have any appointment please allow a little extra time if traveling by car. You will need to park elsewhere. The car park on Hill/High Street is still free of charge, as is the one near the Abbey.
Fingers crossed, the disruption is kept to a minimum 🙏

25/09/2025

Stress! I get asked a lot about how to best manage stress. Here are a few herbal tips & remedies that are very effective if stress is feeling a little out of control.
Acupuncture works wonderfully, too ☺️

13/09/2025

This information is of general interest. IN CASE YOU DON'T GET THE OXYGEN IN HOSPITALS OR YOU CAN'T BUY IT. “POSTURAL DRAINAGE”: “It’s a way to help treat respiratory problems due to inflammation and excess mucus in the airway of the lungs.” This old technique has faded over time, since we have ventilators and other machines.

In case hospitals collapse and you find it difficult to breathe, keep this technique in mind. Don't wait for the last minute. If you experience difficulty breathing or a lot of mucus, inhale and exhale slowly in this position, from 15 to 20 minutes, 3 times a day or as long as you need.

Don't do it with a full stomach, always away from foods. In a nursing home in Vietnam in 1976 they applied this technique, during the flu epidemic. No elderly person died, compared to other asylums where many died. 🌎