An Intro To The Five Elements

Want to feel more connected to your environment and the energies within yourself too? The Western five element theory might be able to help!

Mind, Spirit, PlanetMelani SchwederOctober 30, 2019wellness, environment, energy, spirituality, balance, healing, natural healing, cultureComment

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

What Is Yoni Steaming And Why Should You Try It?

You want me to steam my what? Come and learn all about the ancient healing practice of yoni steaming!

Body, SpiritMelani SchwederSeptember 23, 2019self-love, self-care, sexuality, ritual, tantra, chakra, cleansing, detoxComment

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

6 Amazing Herbs For Skincare

Our plant friends can be used for so many different things, including a variety of skin conditions. Here are a few of my favorite skin-loving herbs and flowers!

Body, PlanetMelani SchwederSeptember 8, 2019essential oils, supplements, herbs, healing, skincare, self-care, sensitivity, natural healing, nature, medicine, plantsComment

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

Tantra Exercises For Beginners

Bring your spirituality and sexuality together, with Tantric practice. Here are a few simple techniques to get you started.

Body, SpiritMelani SchwederAugust 6, 2019energy, sexuality, self-love, relationships, breathing, healing, meditationComment

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

10 Ways To Detox Your Lymphatic System

Stagnant lymph is behind nearly every major chronic heath issue. Here are 10 ways you can clean it up and get things moving again!

BodyMelani SchwederJuly 22, 2019healing, detox, lymph, chronic fatigue, herbs, self-care, cure, yoga, habits, nutrition, food, chronic illnessComment

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