Last Updated on 04/12/2025 by Paul Carter The Ultimate Guide to Managing Spleen Qi Deficiency with Food and Lifestyle If you’ve been told you have Spleen Qi Deficiency, or you recognise yourself in the symptoms, you’re not alone. I see this pattern often in clinic. The good news is that simple, steady changes in your […]
Monthly Archives: August 2023
Last Updated on 04/12/2025 by Paul Carter Diet Guidelines for Liver Qi Stagnation: Eat to Support Ease, Flow, and Emotional Balance When the Liver gets stuck, you feel it everywhere. Your mood tightens, digestion feels off, and small stresses start to feel much bigger than they should. Many people describe it as feeling blocked, tense, […]
Last Updated on 24/08/2023 by Paul Carter It’s truly an inspiring journey that Paul embarked on to set up his acupuncture practice in Hervey Bay. The story of the Hervey Bay Acupuncture Clinic’s Phase 1 is filled with determination, vision, and a passion for Chinese medicine. Finding the Perfect Spot Paul’s visit to Hervey Bay […]
Last Updated on 24/11/2025 by Paul Carter In 2017, a significant study called The Acupuncture Evidence Project took a close look at acupuncture research. This Comparative Literature Review aimed to understand the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating various conditions. Introduction In 2017, a significant study called The Acupuncture Evidence Project took a close look at […]
Last Updated on 04/09/2023 by Paul Carter From Antigonish to Hervey Bay: A New Chapter The Move from Canada In Antigonish, Nova Scotia, my family and I had built a comfortable life (I’m a Brisbane boy originally and my wife is Canadian). But as time went on, the desire to be closer to our Australian […]
Last Updated on 24/11/2025 by Paul Carter Acupuncture is a key part of traditional Chinese medicine. It’s used worldwide to treat a range of health issues. In 2023, many new studies on acupuncture were published. These studies explored its use in various health conditions. This article will share ten of these recent acupuncture research publications […]
Last Updated on 07/08/2023 by Paul Carter Mantak Chia is a Taoist Master known for his teachings on Taoist practices, including meditation, Qi Gong, and the “Inner Smile” meditation. His methods are designed to cultivate life force energy (Qi) within the body for healing and spiritual growth. Here’s a basic guide on how to practice […]







