Wildfires, your toxic exposure, 10 things you can do This is unprecedented…. The amount of toxic matter being released into the environment, the air, water on the food, and the atmosphere is unprecedented. Even aside from the wildfires, at no other time in the history of the world have there been more substances that are […]
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Kauai update and the time of Corona
Sending our sincere Aloha from Kauai! This issue is all about the self-help that we need so much of right now. I hope you soak up all the aloha, mana, love, and nature and it soothes you. While we on Kauai, haven’t been able to receive guests lately, I wanted to give you an update […]
What to do to protect yourself from the Coronavirus
Aloha from Kauai, This is Darci Frankel, Serious Cleanse creator, Ayurveda practitioner, Spa Owner, etc. I’m writing to you today because I want you to stay healthy! Today I give you vital information about steps to take to insure your health during this Coronavirus outbreak. Coronavirus facts The Coronavirus originated in Wuhan China. In the […]
Do you know how to relax? We do…We are relaxation consultants!
Prioritize yourself at Hanalei Day Spa At Hanalei Day Spa, we consider ourselves to be relaxation consultants. As we help folks every day to choose the spa services to help our guest’s needs. We see people come in one way, then leave looking and feeling completely different! I love my job! Each year thousands of […]
What Are Toxins?
In short, toxins are something that doesn’t belong in our body or something that is in excess. We consume toxins with every bite, every breath, every drink, and, every shower and body product we use. We are exposed to toxins through the air we breathe (air pollution such as emissions, off-gassing from furniture, the multitudes […]
Kauai update, good news and, the bad news.
Hanalei Side Checkpoint I’ve lived on Kauai for 20 years. When I tell people where I live, they get this look of wonder. Kauai conjures up all manner of visuals of relaxing on turquoise exotic beaches, delicious foods, amazing farmer’s markets, and deep relaxation. For balance, I need to add that we have the occasional […]
Spa Owner Beauty Secrets! Oil cleansing for the face
While Hanalei Day Spa is temporarily closed, consequently we are kicking up our skincare routine a notch, and bringing you exclusive spa treatments like oil cleansing for the face, that you can do at home! You benefit from my years of exclusive spa ownership, where I have been practicing Ayurveda and Massage therapy for 25 […]
Listening to Our Body
Listening to Our Body: The Art of Being Human Listening to our body is a vital skill that we develop over a lifetime. We awaken to the subtle cues within us as we mature and we make better decisions about our health. Ultimately, the decisions we make about our health significantly impact our quality of […]
10 Keys to BEING seriously healthy
Keys to BEING Seriously Healthy part 1 We all want to be healthy, but we might not know what to actually do. In this 3 part series, I give you the 10 keys to being seriously healthy. I help you to gain a deep understanding of the foundations in truly BEING a healthy person. I […]
Clear your head, Reduce brain fog!
Have you ever had brain fog when your sinuses and nose are congested? Jala Neti is an ancient Ayurvedic (and yogic) self-care practice of washing the sinuses with warm salt water. This cleanses & flushes out mucus and debris from the nose and sinuses. Neti is one of the ways that we cleanse the sense […]
Create optimal health during the transition of seasons
Everyone loves summer, with the long days, lots of outdoor time and communing with nature. As we bid farewell to the high heat of summer, we begin to mindfully transition to Autumn. We mentally and emotionally prepare ourselves for the more internal reflective state of mind that the eventual winter will bring with the change […]
DIY Hanalei Day Spa… At your home!
Here’s a way to bring the spa home with you while you exfoliate those dead skin cells this week with DIY Day Spa at home! This scrub leaves your skin clean, fresh and moisturized! Supplies needed: 1/8 – 1/4 cup of salt 1/4 cup of Coconut oil Optional a few drops of essential oil It […]



