October 02, 2008
Fall is here and with the beautiful colors of trees and evening sunsets I am reminded of my clients asking me for a "Rainbow Treatment". They always meant Raindrop Treatment, but it makes me smile. If you don't know much about Raindrop Therapy please read on and let me give you some colorful "Rainbow" tips and tricks.
Yvonne Lewis
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In This Issue:
1) Top 10 Benefits Of Raindrop Technique
2) The Essential Oil Desk Reference Available From Amazon
3) Adapting a Raindrop Treatment To Your Own Needs
4) How To Do Raindrop Legally With No Other License
and Obtain Liability Insurance
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The information provided here is for educational
purposes only and is not intended as diagnosis,
treatment, or prescription for any disease. The decision
to use, or not to use, any of this information is the sole
responsibility of the reader.
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1) Top 10 Benefits of Raindrop Technique®
Raindrop Technique® (Raindrop, Raindrop Treatment) was developed by Gary Young by 1990 and has slowly become a must have treatment for improving the immune system, especially when fall and winter come around.
You will see it on many Day Spa menus and massage therapists have added the treatment to their repertoire. Chiropractors and other medical professionals are also incorporating the treatment to improve spinal conditions. Have a Raindrop by a licensed professional, you will love it.
You can perform Raindrop and its principles on yourself or your loved one too. The complete Raindrop Kit can be purchased through our secure ordering site. Watch the DVD , read the instructions, practice and have fun mixing it up because:
- Raindrop helps reduce inflammation - Wintergreen and peppermint from the Raindrop kit have qualities that help reduce redness and swelling. So if you have inflammation going on anywhere in the body these are the oils to apply to the spine.
- Raindrop improves the immune system - Adding and dropping essential oils over the spine will give the immune system an incredible boost. Essential oils have been studied regarding their immune stimulating properties, giving bacteria and viruses less chance to attack your system.
- Raindrop may release negative and built up emotions - Essential oils are multi-functional. Their fragrance molecules work in on the emotions while other molecules work the body on a physical level. Since several oils are applied you may experience some emotional release. Don't hold back, you don't need to hold on to negative emotions.
- Raindrop could improve scoliosis, lordosis or kyphosis of the spine - If you have a curvature of the spine, you may benefit from this treatment. Many chiropractors are incorporating Raindrop Technique to increase the chances of improvement of conditions.
- Raindrop may reduce pain throughout the body - Are you hurting? All over the body? Work some raindrop oils in on the spine and you will find great relief. The many actions of essential oils calm the nervous system.
- Raindrop will make you feel totally relaxed - Who does not need some complete relaxation these days. It feels like the oils get to every nerve ending and deliver a dose of calming action. Of course every bit of massage helps too.
- Raindrop improves the circulation - The massage involved with applying oils has been studied for centuries and shown to improve blood flow to the tissues, reduce heart rate and improve the flow of lymphatic fluid. The warm, moist towel helps too!
- Raindrop Treatment may help treat shingles - I have used Raindrop many times on clients with different stages of shingles. All found there to be improvement of symptoms and less pain and itching.
- Raindrop Treatment is excellent for foot health - Don't forget, half of the treatment is performed on the feet and boy do they love the attention. Good for painful, arthritic feet and anti-viral and anti-fungal for the toenails.
- Raindrop Therapy will make you tingle with life - If you have had a treatment you know how you walk away feeling cool and hot all at once. The original treatment will also make you smell like a delicious Italian Pasta Salad. Marjoram and Oregano make your loved ones want to eat you up!
And last but not least:
If you would like to know more about the Young Living Raindrop Kit contact me at : yvonne@essential-natural-remedies.com
Or learn about the Start Living With Everyday Oils Kit at: www.essential-natural-remedies.com
For members who want to place an order go to www.youngliving.org
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2) The Essential Oil Desk Reference Available From Amazon
It has been my reference guide of choice for many years and it keeps on getting better. Last summer the Fourth Edition was published and is now available in color.
This reference guide is as close to being straight from the Young Living Company as it gets. Most of the information was compiled from information by Gary Young and many of the scientists and health professionals who work with these products.
The guide refers directly to the oils and blends available from Young Living as well as the supplements and natural body and skin care products enhanced with essential oils.
Until recently the Essential Oil Desk Reference was only available through Essential Science Publishing. But Amazon.com sells it at the best price of $39.95, a $10 savings.
If you still do not own this book, put it on your wish list. It provides great reading in every way, not just learning about essential oils but also gives information on cleansing, hormone treatment, alkalizing the body, research papers, lays out the Raindrop Technique perfectly etc.
For our Essential Book Store Recommendations CLICK HERE
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3)Adapting a Raindrop Technique Treatment To Your Own Needs
If you are familiar with Raindrop you know nine different oils are applied to the back in a "layering" fashion. You use 2 to 4 drops of each oil and "feather" them along the spine giving each a moment to be absorbed and do their work.
Performed this way Raindrop is a very intense treatment. Oils are used undiluted and a few, like oregano and thyme are quite "hot" feeling. So this is a treatment to approach with caution and forethought. The French model of Aromatherapy is followed.
- If you are a person who takes lots of medications perhaps use Valor first on the back and follow that with ONE single oil only . Perhaps marjoram or basil. That's it. apply the warm towel and just let the two oils work their magic. You have some cleansing to do before you should graduate to a full treatment.
- If you are under sixteen, (which is when the best work on scoliosis can be done) I would apply vegetable oil to the back first. This creates a barrier and oils will absorb much slower and up to 50 % less. Don't worry, with such a young skin and your body still growing you get plenty of benefits.
- Here is another simplification: Forget about the nine Raindrop oils, choose three of your own liking. One of them can be a blend, and two singles. Apply those three oils Raindrop style. Follow with the warm compress for maximum effect. This is where I let the Essential Oil Desk Reference help me make choices depending on problems I may have.
- Here is a Bronchitis/Raindrop testimonial: My husband woke up one night with a very acute case of bronchitis. So I grabbed Melaleuca (tea tree), Rosemary and R.C ( a blend, short for Respiratory Conditions). After a Thieves cough drop for his sore throat and a hot towel on the back after application of the oils, his system calmed down and he was able to sleep for four hours straight. Next morning we reapplied and he coughed up large amounts of mucus, all loosened up by the oils. Two days later all he was left with was some mild cold symptoms like a runny nose and still bringing up some mucus.
- The quickest Raindrop on earth for time constraints: Apply in order a to the spine or the feet only a few drops of Valor, Basil and Peppermint. Follow with a small amount of the Ortho Ease massage oil and you can be on your way for a protected day.
- If you work with older people, or are a less mobile individual, apply some oils from the Raindrop Technique to the feet alone. They will certainly get to where they are needed.
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4)How to Do Raindrop Legally with No Other License and Obtain Liability Insurance
Reprinted from The Raindrop Messenger, a free online newsletter, with permission from Dr. David Stewart. To subscribe or download back issues, visit www.RaindropTraining.com
CARE Classes are usually taken for the information and skills they provide. Certificates of Participation are issued for each Class. Any CARE Class once taken can be repeated for half-price.
For those who may want to teach for CARE, CARE Classes are the first step toward becoming a Certified CARE Instructor (CCI).
In addition to credit for massage therapists through the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), taking CARE Classes can also lead to becoming a Certified Raindrop Practitioner (CRP) or Board Certified Raindrop Specialist (BCRS) through the Natural Therapies Certification Board (NTCB) in association with CARE. The CARE Program also leads to eligibility to become a Licensed Spiritual Healer (LSH) through the Alliance of Christian Healers Licensing Board.
Becoming both a CRP and a LSH legalizes you in the practice of Raindrop and Vitaflex throughout the U.S. and Canada. CRP validates your level of skill and competence. LSH takes your practice out of the realm of health care and puts it into the practice of religion, which is constitutionally protected.
Being a CRP or BCRS also makes you eligible to obtain liability insurance good throughout the U.S. and Canada through The Natural Therapies Association of North America (TNTANA).
Eligibility to be a CRP or BCRS is available only through CARE. For more details, visit http://www.RaindropTraining.com. For complete details, obtain a current edition of the CCI Handbook ($6.95 plus shipping) available from CARE via the website just given above or by calling (800) 758-8629.
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