Essential oils are more than just pretty smells. Here are 7 oils that can be helpful in healing from Lyme Disease!

BodyMelani SchwederOctober 16, 2017essential oils, self-care, lyme, cure, herbs, aromatherapy, healing, medicine Comments

Finding Zen In Everyday Life

When you're feeling frazzled and disconnected, here are four ways to get back in touch with your inner zen. And an awesome e-course for you, too!

Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederOctober 6, 2017wellness, energy, environment, psychology, habits, happiness, minimalism, meditation, mindfulness, simplicity, self-careComment

How To Learn To Love Self-Care

Are you struggling to do the self-care you think you're "supposed to do?" Here's how to find the routine that works for you, and make it enjoyable!

Body, Mind, SpiritGuest AuthorOctober 1, 2017lyme, self-care, self-love, habits, psychology, healing, chronic illness, mindfulnessComment

Celebrating The Arrival Of Autumn

The fall equinox is upon us, bringing with it the energy of cleansing and letting go. Here are six wonderful ways to honor the arrival of this season!

Mind, Planet, SpiritMelani SchwederSeptember 21, 2017wellness, environment, energy, culture, health, natural healing, seasons, self-careComment

7 Options For Natural Pain Relief

Looking for holistic pain relief that goes beyond the usual exercise, massage, and acupuncture? Come check out my top seven go-tos for chronic pain!

Body, MindMelani SchwederAugust 10, 2017pain, essential oils, environment, supplements, self-care, fibromyalgia, lyme, nutrition, drugsComment

The Problem With Canola Oil

It's everywhere. It's in your "natural" salad dressings, in your gluten-free cookies, and in nearly every restaurant across the country. What is canola, and why should you stay far away from it?

Body, PlanetMelani SchwederAugust 2, 2017food, digestion, nutrition, culture, health, supplements, paleoComment

7 Things I've Learned In My 8 Years Of Illness

This past week marked my 8-year "sick-versary"- July 16th. Come check out some of the things I've learned.

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederJuly 20, 2017CFS, lyme, illness, invisible illness, disability, self-care, chronic illness, chronic fatigue, psychologyComment

Energy Hygiene Part 5: Cutting Energetic Cords

We round out our series on energy hygiene with the process and benefits of cutting unhealthy energetic cords. Come learn how this may help you kickstart your healing!

Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederJuly 13, 2017reiki, energy, relationships, addiction, culture, cleansing, psychology, environment, mindfulness, self-care, healingComment

Energy Hygiene Part 4: What Are Energetic Cords?

We continue our energy hygiene series with a post about energetic cords- what are they and how do they get created?

Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederJuly 9, 2017energy, environment, relationships, self-care, healing, cultureComment

Energy Hygiene Part 3: Releasing What Doesn't Serve You

An important part of energy hygiene is knowing how to release energies that aren't yours, or don't serve your highest good. Let's learn how!

Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederJuly 3, 2017energy, reiki, relationships, stress, self-help, self-care, cleansing, healing, habitsComment

Energy Hygiene Part 2: Setting A Filter

What's the first rule of energy hygiene? You have the power to control what energies you let into your field and which ones you don't! Let's learn how...

Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederJune 28, 2017energy, environment, health, habits, self-care, culture, reikiComment

Do You Need Energy Hygiene?

How much of your world are you absorbing into your energy field every day? How is it affecting your health? Let's explore the concept of energy hygiene, and why it's important!

Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederJune 24, 2017energy, illness, self-care, sensitivity, environment, habitsComment

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