Raindrop Technique

Raindrop Technique® combines the art of aromatherapy with the techniques of Vita Flex and massage in the application of essential oils to various areas of the body. Raindrop Technique provides a revolutionary means of bringing balance and harmony to the body – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Mind, body and soul.

Raindrop Therapy is a powerful, non-invasive tool for assisting the body in correcting defects in the curvature of the spine by utilizing infection fighting therapeutic-grade essential oils that are antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and antimicrobial.  During the years that it has been practiced, it has resolved numerous cases of scoliosis, kyphosis, (kyphosis-an abnormal, convex curvature of the spine, with a resultant bulge at the upper back) and chronic back pain.  Further, it has eliminated the need for back surgery for hundreds of people.  By integrating Vita Flex and massage, the power of essential oils brings the body into structural and electrical alignment.*

Vita Flex Technique means “vitality through the reflexes”. It is a specialized form of hand and foot massage that is exceptionally effective in delivering the benefits of essential oils throughout the body.  It is said to have originated in Tibet thousands of years ago.

Energy is released through electrical impulses created by contact between the fingertips and reflex points. This electrical charge follows the nerve pathways to a break or clog in the electrical circuit usually caused by toxins, damaged tissues, or loss of oxygen. Vita Flex uses a rolling and releasing motion. Rapid results are experienced when combining essential oils with Vita Flex stimulation.*

The ability of essential oils to penetrate the skin quickly and pass into bodily tissues to produce therapeutic effects has been studied. Essential oils are some of the most powerful inhibitors of microbes known and are an important weapon in combating many types of tissue infections.

Raindrop Technique is based on the idea, now being explored in a number of scientific studies, that many types of scoliosis and spinal misalignment’s are caused by viruses or bacteria that lie dormant along the spine.  These pathogens create inflammation, which, in turn, contorts and disfigures the spinal column.

Research in 2001 further corroborated the existence of infectious microorganisms as a cause of spine pain and inflammation.  Alistair Stirling and his colleges at the Royal Orthopedic Hospital in Birmingham, England, found that 53 percent of patients with severe sciatica tested positive for chronic, low-grade infection by gram-negative acteria (particularly Propionibacterium acnes) which triggered inflammation near the spine.  Stirling suggested that the reason these bacteria had not been identified earlier was because of the extended time required to incubate this material. (1)

The technique of Raindrop goes way beyond aromatherapy.  The use of therapeutic grade essential oils is very important, as using inferior or lesser quality oils would not give the same results and could actually be unsafe.  I use only Young Living Therapeutic Grade (YLTG) essential oils in the Raindrop Technique.

Note: All essential oils are NOT created equal. Most essential oils are of lower quality. Therefore, do NOT use the information provided here for other brands. Learn why quality is so important.

The ability of essential oils to penetrate the skin quickly and pass into bodily tissues to produce therapeutic effects has also been studied.  Hoshi University researchers in Japan found that cyclic monterpenes (including menthol, which is found in peppermint) are so effective in penetrating the skin that they can actually enhance the absorption of water-soluble drugs. (2)  North Dakota State University researchers have similarly found that cyclic monterpenes such as limonene and other terpenoids such as menthone and eugenol easily pass through the dermis, magnifying the penetration of pharmaceutical drugs such as tamoxifen.(3)

It is interesting to note that many essential oils used in Raindrop Technique, in addition to being highly anti-microbial, are also among those classified as GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) for internal use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  These include basil, marjoram, peppermint, oregano, and thyme.  These and many other GRAS essential oils have a decades-long history of being consumed as foods or flavoring with virtually no adverse reactions.

In summary: Raindrop Technique is one of the safest, noninvasive techniques available for spinal health.  It is also an invaluable tool to promote healing from within using topically applied essential oils. It may help with spinal misalignment’s, tissue cleansing, emotional release and with relaxation.

The Raindrop Technique includes these Young Living Therapeutic Grade essential oils;

1. Valor-Balances energies to instill courage, confidence, and self-esteem.  It helps the body self-correct its balance and alignment.*
2. Oregano-Uses-Arthritis/rheumatism, respiratory infectious diseases,  infections/tuberculosis, digestive problems.*
3. Thyme-Uses-Infectious diseases, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, hepatitis.*
4. Basil-Uses-Migraines, throat/lung infections, insect bites.*
5. Cypress-Uses-Diabetes, circulatory disorders, cancer, grounding, stabilizing.*
6. Wintergreen-Uses-Arthritis, rheumatism/muscle/nerve pain, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, hepatitis/fatty liver.*
7. Marjoram-Uses-Arthritis/rheumatism, muscle/nerve pain, headaches, circulatory disorders, respiratory infections, menstrual problems/PMS,  fungal infections ringworm, shingles, sores, spasms, and fluid retention.*
8. Aroma Siez-Uses-Relaxes soar muscles, promotes circulation and treat spasmed, tight, inflamed aching muscles resulting from injury, fatigue, or stress. Also may relieve headaches.*
9. Peppermint-Uses-Arthritis/rheumatism, muscle/nerve pain, headaches, circulatory disorders, respiratory infections, menstrual problems/PMS,  fungal infections ringworm, shingles, sores, spasms, and fluid retention.*

V6 Mixing Oil-Ingredients;

• Coconut oil
• Olive oil
• Sesame Seed oil
• Almond oil
• Sunflower Seed oil
• Wheat germ oil
• Grape Seed oil

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Raindrop Technique is easily learned.  When the Raindrop Technique Kit is purchased it comes with a DVD of instructions to learn how to preform the technique.  If you have any questions or need help in locating a Raindrop Technique practitioner in your area, please feel free to contact me.

Here is a “recipe” for Raindrop in a Bottle:

Fill a 5ml bottle with the following Young Living therapeutic grade essential oils & keep on hand for quick application.  The recipe fills the bottle half way.

1. Valor                 25 drops
2. Oregano           10 drops
3. Thyme                5   drops
4. Basil                     5   drops
5. Cypress              5   drops
6. Wintergreen     5   drops
7. Marjoram         5   drops
8. Peppermint      5   drops
9. Aroma Siez       5   drops

If you do not have anyone to apply the oils to your spine, put the oils on the bottoms of the feet on the spinal reflexes. This is good in assisting the immune system.*

If one has respiratory challenges, apply on the bottom of the feet on the spinal reflexes and the balls of the feet and on the chest.  Keep in mind that you may need to apply V6 to the chest, as the skin may be sensitive to the oils.*

Disclaimer: This information is for your better understanding of holistic health.  It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, prescribe or prevent any disease.  Please seek a health care provider if you are experiencing health issues. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

(1) Stirling AL, et al., Association between sciatica and Propionibacterium acnes.  Lancet 2001:V357\
(2) ObataY, et al. Effect of pretreatment of skin with cyclic monoterpenes on permeation of diclofenac in hairless rat.  Biol Pharm Bull. 1993 Mar;16(3)312-4
(3) Zho K, Singh J. Merchanisms of percutaneous absorption of tamoxifen by terpenes: eugenol, d-limonene and menthone.  Control Release. 1998. Nov 13;55(2-3)253-60

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Article by Jonell Elder, Young Living Essential Oil Distributor

Reiki Master, Raindrop Technique Practitioner

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