Plant Allies: Damiana

If you’ve been looking for a sacred plant to awaken your sensuality and open you to the beauty around you, the seductive Damiana can lead the way.

Body, Planet, SpiritMelani SchwederJanuary 4, 2020herbalism, plants, sexuality, nature, natural healing, herbs, ritual, empowerment, healingComment

5 Ways To Befriend Your Body This Year

Your body loves you unconditionally. Is it time to return the favor?

Body, MindMelani SchwederDecember 27, 2019body, self-love, sexuality, self-care, advocacy, empowerment, relationships, psychology, culture, happiness, mindfulnessComment

The Body As A Dwelling Place: It's Time To Come Home

What does it mean to be embodied? Why is the embodiment journey such an important one? This is my take.

Body, SpiritMelani SchwederDecember 9, 2019body, self-love, culture, sensitivity, empowerment, sexuality, trauma, psychology, authenticity, illness, healing, languageComment

3 Keys To Your Sexual Empowerment

What does true sexual empowerment look like? Hint: it’s probably not what you’ve seen on TV, or in magazines.

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederNovember 6, 2019sexuality, authenticity, energy, empowerment, gender, advocacy, happiness, chakra, mindfulness, relationshipsComment

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

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