21 Little Ways To Care For Yourself & The Planet

Our health and the health of our environment go together. Here are 21 easy ways you can help yourself and the planet.

Body, Mind, Planet, SpiritMelani SchwederOctober 20, 2019environment, healing, natural healing, self-care, culture, minimalism, mindfulnessComment

Is Illness A Trauma? + 7 Ways To Start Healing

We've heard the term "trauma" applied to everything from war to abuse, but what about illness? I think it's about time we had the conversation.

23 Easy Peasy Self-Care Ideas

Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Here are 23 easy ideas, plus a free printable!

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederSeptember 29, 2019culture, self-care, self-love, self-help, environment, advocacy, disability, balance, psychologyComment

Healing Is For The Privileged Few

I’ve noticed a disturbing trend in the health and wellness industry. Maybe you have too?

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederSeptember 14, 2019culture, diversity, health, wellness, empowerment, gender, disability, advocacy, mindfulness Comments

Plant Allies: Olive Leaf

From the sunny, rocky hills of the Meditteranean comes one of my favorite herbal medicines. Come meet the powerful, the honorable, olive leaf.

Body, Mind, Spirit, PlanetMelani SchwederAugust 19, 2019herbs, herbalism, ebv, chronic illness, self-care, lyme, supplements, nutrition, natural healing, illness, immunity, plantsComment

5 Ways To Manage Your Noise Sensitivity

Many people with chronic illness are super sensitive to noise. Here are a few tips to ease the discomfort!

Body, MindMelani SchwederAugust 13, 2019healing, self-care, stress, advocacy, fatigue, noise, environment, sensitivity, music, illness, psychology, CFSComment

The Physical Transformation of Menopause

The journey into menopause (called the “second spring” in TCM) can be a roller-coaster of physical symptoms. Let’s explore some of them, and the little rituals you can do, to bring yourself back into balance.

Body, MindMelani SchwederJuly 29, 2019nutrition, natural healing, menopause, advocacy, aging, energy, sexuality, psychology, culture, authenticity, happiness, healingComment

5 Ways That Gratitude Can Change Your Life

How can something so simple, like a gratitude journal, change your life? I used to have my doubts, but here are just five of the benefits I've enjoyed over the past few years!

Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederJuly 7, 2019psychology, self-help, energy, compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, balanceComment

My 60-Hour Water Fast Experience

I recently completed my first water fast! Here’s how it went.

Body, MindMelani SchwederJuly 2, 2019healing, fasting, cleansing, detox, chronic illness, energy, digestion, self-love, nutrition, natural healingComment

8 Ways To Raise Your Vibration

Want to take your healing to the next level, but aren't sure where to go from here? Invest in the energetic side of things, and start raising your vibration naturally!