Surviving the Holidays With A Chronic Illness

The holidays can be especially hard on those with chronic illnesses. Here are a few tips to stay healthy without missing out on all the fun!

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederDecember 20, 2015environment, energy, relationships, stress, anxiety, culture, illness, invisible illness, socializing, self-care, CFS, advocacy, sensitivity, chronic illnessComment

Dear Friends: You're Worth The Spoons

I know it isn't easy being friends with a "spoonie", but it can be one of the most meaningful relationships of your life!

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederDecember 13, 2015invisible illness, energy, relationships, psychology, disability, authenticity, illness, culture, fatigue, chronic illness, chronic fatigue, CFS, socializing, compassionComment

Less Stuff, More Healing

Your body is more sensitive to its environment than you may realize. Could living a more minimalist lifestyle be a key component in your healing?

Mind, Planet, SpiritMelani SchwederDecember 1, 2015healing, wellness, environment, roadblocks, stress, psychology, anxiety, sensitivity, culture, mindfulness, self-help, illness, natural healing, minimalismComment

My Top 3 Herbs For Chronic Fatigue

Ready to harness the power of plants in your quest for more energy, more stamina, and better sleep? Check out my top 3 herbs for chronic fatigue!

Body, MindMelani SchwederNovember 1, 2015medicine, natural healing, energy, anxiety, wellness, healing, drugs, stress, supplements, illness, chronic fatigue, fatigue, favorites, herbsComment

7 Tips For A Better Night's Sleep

If you're anything like me (and millions of Americans), you're dying for a good and restful night of sleep. Here are my 7 tips to get you there.

Body, MindMelani SchwederOctober 13, 2015wellness, stress, sleep, energy, self-care, chronic fatigue, anxiety, yoga, mindfulness, fatigue, environmentComment

"What Nourishes You?" My Time At Upaya Zen Center

I'm just settling back home after an incredible weekend at Upaya Zen Center. Let me share with you what I learned.

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederSeptember 23, 2015wellness, self-care, mindfulness, meditation, compassion, chronic illness, pain, psychology, fatigue, self-love, yoga, breathing, advocacy, zenComment

How Do We Learn To Love Ourselves?

The most important relationship of your life is the one you have with yourself. So how do we begin to break through the layers of guilt, doubt, and shame and fully embrace ourselves?

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederAugust 10, 2015self-love, self-care, relationships, authenticity, psychology, advocacy, sensitivity, mindfulness, compassion Comments

It's Okay To Admit You're Not Okay

Not feeling happy and shiny and positive all the time? No need to be ashamed! Learn how to embrace and fully experience every emotion with non-judgment.