A Winter Survival Guide, home remedy style! I wanted to go a bit deeper into herbal home remedies. So I went asking family and friends what is their family’s favorite home remedies. From the very practical, flannel sheets warm socks to the rather unusual, cigarette tobacco for ringworm? my family did not disappoint. First, we will start with my Maternal side of the family… My… Read More »Natural Home Remedies
On a recent trip back to where I was born on Monterey Bay to see family, I went walking on the beach. Firstly the sand is soooo soft at the back of the bay in Pacific Grove. And the Seaweeds are bright, beautiful, and colorful. I collected some off the beach and took it home to be dried for The Butterfly Hill. We will be… Read More »Monterey Seaweed
Gua Sha massage is done with a stone. You firmly scrape the skin of your face, neck, and joints creating a slight redness to break down scar tissue and increase circulation in the connective tissues of the joints. Basically, it affects the capillaries right under the skin which causes redness. And in some instances slight bruising. Gua Sha is of Chinese medicine that believes the… Read More »Gua Sha massage
Dry brushing is a daily massage with a firm natural bristle brush. Its very benefical for the skin to exfoliate, increase circulation and detoxify. It also helps break down celluite. I have been doing it for a couple of months and definately see the benefits. Espically the detoxifling elemement to keep my senstive skin healthy and minimze trouble areas. Exfoliating unclogs pores and increases circulation.… Read More »Dry Brushing
Montly live show on aromatherapy and Lei Day celebration. Come join the fun community At the Butterfly Hill.
A DIY guide to at home Aromatheraphy that’s easy and fun. Scent has a powerful effect on us humans. The olfactory nerve connects our nose to the limbic system. The part of our brain that rules emotions. Essential oils are extracted from the aromatic essences of plants, trees, fruit, and flowers. Each has its own unique healing properties. Inside, they are able to interact in… Read More »DIY home Aromatherapy
Easy recipes you can make with ingredients from your kitchen. Colds & Fever Peel an Onion. Chemicals released by cutting an onion attract water, that’s why you cry. Try cutting a large onion and lean over to allow it to clear your sinuses. Apple Cider Vinegar with Cayenne pepper and a pinch of salt in hot water several times a day as a tea helps… Read More »DIY Home Remedies
Face Fresh Grapefruit is high in Vitamin C and potassium. Slice fresh Grapefruit and rub on acne as it has mild exfoliating properties and helps to reduce toxins in the skin. Drinking fresh-squeezed juice will also help to encourage healthy skin. Cucumber is high in Vitamin C. Place slices placed on your eyes helps to reduce inflammation and eye strain. Skin conditions also respond well… Read More »DIY Home Spa
Ferns have had the same DNA for 300 million years. They are virtually the same as they were when the Dinosaurs roamed our planet. And they are one of the only plants that have been able to do so. Redwood forests are perfect acidic soil for Fern growth. I have seen several different types of Fern hiking in our California Redwood forest. Maiden Hair, Water… Read More »Wild Fern Oil’s
On Sale Now For Members Only $90 setCall 415-297-3592 to check availability All our Seaweed products made here on The Butterfly Hill have 5 different types of Seaweed ethically harvested. They include Sea Lettuce, Coralline, Dolce, Bull Kelp, and Giant Sea Kelp. The Seaweed Salt scrub is excellent for garden hands and feet in the shower. It smooths the skin and cleans off any allergens… Read More »Seaweed TriO