My Dog Is My Limbic System

Turns out, my dog River has a lot in common with my limbic system! She’s my little living expression of this part of my brain.

Body, MindMelani SchwederDecember 17, 2023brain retraining, stress, sensitivity, neuroplasticityComment

8 Ways To Slow The Heck Down

Feel like someone is pressing the fast-forward button on your life? Here are a few ways to slow down, get present, and create some spaciousness.

Body, MindMelani SchwederAugust 9, 2022addiction, habits, self-help, stress, self-care, fatigue, environment, culture, psychology, mindfulnessComment

Let’s Get Real About Caffeine And Chronic Illness

Do you keep breaking up and getting back together with coffee, like I do? Are you trying to heal from chronic fatigue, fibro, or another mystery illness? This post is for you!

Body, MindMelani SchwederMarch 3, 2020illness, chronic illness, fatigue, food, energy, drugs, stress, healing, digestion, self-care, chronic fatigueComment

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

Plant Allies: Licorice

Whether you’re a fan of black licorice candy or not, you can benefit from this powerful herb! Come learn all about this fortifying, soothing, empowering medicine.

Body, PlanetMelani SchwederApril 26, 2019herbs, energy, detox, healing, medicine, stress, digestion, sexuality, fatigue, chronic fatigue, supplements, nature, natural healingComment

Plant Allies: Cat's Claw

This powerful herb has really grown on me over the past year (get it? GROWN on me? It’s a vine!). Here are some of the things you need to know about cat’s claw. Meow!

Body, Mind, Planet, SpiritMelani SchwederJanuary 14, 2019herbs, healing, self-help, cure, medicine, CFS, lyme, plants, stress, pain, chronic illness, nature, natural healingComment

7 Reasons To Give Energy Medicine A Try

Have you been doing everything "right" but still don't feel as great as you want to? Energy medicine may be the perfect addition to your routine- come find out why!

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederJanuary 8, 2019energy, sensitivity, wellness, trauma, stress, psychology, visualization, chakra, reiki, self-love, spirituality, crystalsComment

5 Ways To Deal With Doctor Disappointment

Has the current medical system put you through the ringer? Have you had a disappointing encounter with a doctor? Here's how to cope.

Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederOctober 19, 2018health, advocacy, stress, psychology, anxiety, culture, doctors, medicine, invisible illness, chronic illness, compassion, environmentComment

Simplify Your Mornings

Are you sick of running around every morning, starting off each day with stress and frustration? Consider this your sacred invitation to do your mornings differently.