Courtney CheahFeb 183 minUnderstanding Persistent Pain: An introductionChronic or persistent pain – that is, pain that lasts for more than three months despite medical intervention – is unfortunately very...
Courtney CheahOct 14, 20212 minTAKE IT SLOW - embracing the simple pleasuresThe aroma of a freshly brewed cup of coffee. A sudden burst of birdsong in a tree overhead. The first blossoms on the bare winter...
Courtney CheahJun 1, 20213 minBREATHE - the quickest path to calm“Just take three deep breaths”. This is the advice that wise people everywhere give in the face of nerves, overwhelm or any other...
Courtney CheahApr 3, 20212 minEATING WITH THE SEASONS - what's it all about?The seasons are turning. We have passed the spring equinox here in the northern hemisphere, and with the beginning of daylight savings,...
Courtney CheahJan 31, 20213 minDRIVING IN THE DARK - finding serenity in uncertain timesWhen it’s impossible to plan ahead because there’s a global pandemic messing everything up, it can feel like driving in pitch darkness...
Courtney CheahDec 30, 20202 minNEW YEAR - Reflection and ResolutionsReflection The end of a year is always a good moment to reflect on the year that’s been, take stock, and consider the year ahead – and...
Courtney CheahNov 4, 20202 minSLOWNESS Vs BUSYNESS - finding the balance in post-lockdown lifeI was first among those enjoying Melbourne’s new-found freedoms last Wednesday. It was my birthday and I went out for breakfast at my...
Courtney CheahSep 22, 20204 minLOCKDOWN: How I'm looking after my mental health seven weeks inIn my last blog, I spoke about the different ways I had been looking after my mental health in lockdown. A little over a month later, and...
Courtney CheahAug 13, 20203 minLOCKDOWN: how I'm looking after my mental healthLockdown is a different experience for everyone. Some of us are living with a partner or family; some of us are on our own. Some of us...
Courtney CheahMar 27, 20203 minHow to: Work from HomeFor many of you, working from home is new (albeit temporary) normal. This may be something that really suits some of you, and for others...
Courtney CheahDec 1, 20192 minCHRISTMAS - it's all about the balanceThe festive season has many wonderful things about it - sparkly lights and decorations, delicious treats, and social events with family...
Courtney CheahNov 4, 20193 minLEAKY GUT SYNDROME - what is it all about?What is it? Our gut is home to about 3 or 4 kilos of gut bacteria, making up our microbiome. If our gut bacteria gets out of balance, we...
Courtney CheahSep 20, 20193 minTHE OLD MADE NEW - observations on recent health trendsThey say that fashion runs in cycles, that everything old comes around and is made new again. I believe it’s the same with health. Over...
Courtney CheahAug 24, 20192 minMAGNESIUM - the miracle mineral By Damian Brown Naturopath and Kinesiologist Magnesium is involved in as many as 600 enzymatic processes in our bodies. It is essential...
Courtney CheahJul 5, 20194 minWINTER - A guide to self careIn nature, winter is the time for rest, regeneration and renewal. When we tune in to nature and embrace her rhythms, we always benefit....
Courtney CheahMay 24, 20193 minCHOOSING HEALTH - how good health comes down to daily choicesWe make choices every day, all day long. Little ones mostly, like what to wear, what to listen to on the way to work, what to make for...
Courtney CheahApr 19, 20193 minREST - an often overlooked aspect of healthWe live in a society that emphasises ‘busyness’. It seems that success, achievement, even personal validation is measured against how...
Courtney CheahFeb 27, 20192 minSELF CARE: an introduction What does ‘Self Care’ mean to you? Perhaps it means something a little different to each of us. My definition is: to consider your own...
Courtney CheahDec 18, 20182 minChristmas Self-Care: How to keep from going crazy during the festive seasonChristmas and the festive season can be the most hectic time of the year. We have more social engagements than usual, catching up with...
Courtney CheahNov 22, 20184 minHYDRATION - why is it so important?By Courtney Cheah Most of us know about the importance of drinking water. Many of my clients say that they know they ‘should drink more’....