Raindrop Therapy

May 20, 2001

I have to say I am really dissapointed with someone claiming to be an

experienced practicioner promoting this most unsound and dangerous

practice.

This is when one advocates application of essential oils neat on the

skin. This is also a practice advocated by Young Living EO Company.

Please do not follow the instructions on how to do this at home. This

can and has been proven in some cases to cause neurological disorders

and skin being burnt.

I will discuss this off list if anyone is interested. I am an

aromatherapist, I teach aromatherapy and herbalism, and I am get really

angry when people suggest harming themselves for a cure and this is

really upsetting me. I cannot believe anyone who is a " healer " of any

kind would suggest such practices.

Please everyone recieve good education before trying certain things that

are suggested on these groups. If you education is from a MLM please

think twice about the motivation of the practicioner and the healing

involved.

These fraudulant practices harm everyone involved. If you are not the

author and just posting I am not trying to insult or say you did

something wrong it sounds great and you were probably just trying to

pass along what you thought was good infomration.

Demetria CH, AT

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Herbal Correspondence, Apprenticeships and Workshops

Raindrop Therapy

By: Neannette Mckinney

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Droplets of essential oil along the spine can be a powerful

enhancement for achieving balance in the mind and body.

As a Therapeutic Touch and Reiki Practitioner, using therapeutic

grade essential oils with my clients adds a remarkable healing

enhancement that helps the mind, body and spirit come into balance.

There have been many instantaneous effects the oils can have on the

circualtion, digestion, nervous systems as well as the immune

systems. The lower back region and more. There are also many ways to

apply and enjoy essential oils. You can simply smell them or diffuse

them. Inhalation is one of the fastest and most effective ways to

receive benefits of pure, therapeutic essential oils. They pass

through the limbic system and the olfactory sensory center which

gives and end result to the response of electrical signals and

impulses that form coded messages dispatched to various areas of the

body.

When applied through massage, the molecules of the essential oils

penetrate the layers of the skin, which immediately enter the

bloodstream. This is why essential oils are known to enhance

circulation, and why massage with essential oils can be so

wonderfully beneficial. Essential oils are also useful for health

practitioners in many other modalities such as Reflexology, Reiki

Therapy, Naturopathy and Vita Flex Massage. The Raindrop Technique

is another effective way to use the essential oils, by sprinkling

little droplets of oil like rain from about five to six inches above

the body, along the spine. This is designed to bring the body into

electrical alignment and straighten curvatures in the spine and to

fight viruses. With this relaxing and mild application the Raindrop

Technique brings balance to the body and mind. This techinque takes

approximately forty five minutes to any hour to complete and the

effects of treatment can continue realignment to the body for about

six or seven days.

The Oils Of Raindrop Therapy:

Basil: Benefical for muscle fatique, uplifting, alleviates mental

fatigue.

Birch: Has a cortisone effect which is known to help with arthritis

and help to relieve pain.

Increases awareness.

Cypress: Can enhance circulation and relieve water retention, cramps

and muscular spasms.

Majoram: Calming. Muscle relaxer and may help to relieve cramping,

pains and aches.

Oregano: Antiviral, balances the metaboilsm. Helps to stimulate the

immune system.

Peppermint: Soothing. Strengthens muscles and nerves. Also has the

ability to improve concentration and mental

accuracy.

Thyme: Antibacterial. A great stress reliever. May be beneficial

in overcoming fatigue and exhaustion.

Valor: One of the most important oils of Raindrop Therapy. Contains

spruce, rosewood, blue tansy

and

frankincense.

This blend of oils has been created to help balance electrical

energies within the body enhancing confidence and courage. Alignment

to help the body self-correct may also occur.

White : This almond oil base contains the essential oils of

geranium, spruce, myrrh, ylang ylang,

hyssop, bergamot, melissa, sandalwood and others. Its frequency

protects against the

bombardment of

negative energy. Created to increase the aura around the body and

give a feeling of protection and strength.

Raindrop Therapy

(part 2)

By: Neannette Mckinney

Ortho Ease: This remarkable formula helps to relieve sports

injuries, cramps and muscular aches. It is a

vegetable oil and grapeseed oil base with wheat

germ and vitamin E. It contains the essential

oils of

lemongrass, peppermint, eucalyptus, vertiver, majoram, red thyme,

birch and juniper.

Ortho Ease has

been created for soothing strained muscles and ligaments.

Aroma Siez: A combination of oils to relieve tight and sore aching

muscles. Relaxing and calming. Contains lavender,

cypress, peppermint and basil.

In order to receive the full therapeutic benefits of Raindrop

Therapy essential oils must be distilled with low temperature and low

pressure. This type of distillation allows the highest degree of

frequencies expressed from the plants therapeutic qualiy. The

absence of sythetics or colorants also contribute to the therapeutic

quality.

Make sure you purchase oils from a company that know the source of

its oils along with the proof of purity. If your are not sure of the

purity of your essential oils, allergic reactions to the synthetics,

burns or rashes may occur.

The Raindrop Technique stimulates the central nervous system,

facilitates emotional release and is a great tool for achieving

balance in the body and mind.

Neannette Mckinney~, is a instructor, certified

Aromatherapist, Reiki Practitioner and Therapeutic Touch Practitioner

currently studying massage therapy with over 10 years of training in

the use of essential oils.

For more information on how to schedule a Raindrop Therapy class or

to obtain the therapeutic essential oils mentioned, call Neannette at

(203)272-1681 or e-mail balmbay@....

May 20, 2001

I totally disagree with the idea of placing undiluted essential oils on

ANYONE's skin. (see first sentence in the message below that I am responding

to) There are a few essential oils considered " safe " to use " Neat " or

undiluted on the skin… (Lavender, Tea Tree come to mind) however… skin can

be burned, sensitization can occur. Once a sensitization occurs, you can

experience rashes, and other nasty problems which often do not go away.

I strongly urge anyone reading this NOT TO USE ANY ESSENTIAL OILS ON THE

SKIN UNLESS THEY ARE DILUTED IN A CARRIER OIL, soap, salt, milk, etc. It

really frustrates me that a lot of people (Especially companies as large as

Young Living (for which this appears to be an ad)) do not appear to me to be

training their representatives as to the appropriate method to apply to use

these precious oils.) Essential oils are chemicals. They will eat a

Styrofoam cup and other types of things which I'm sure many of you have

discovered! (As I did when I first started working with EO's over 10 years

ago!)

I've heard about this " raindrop therapy " for many years, it's nothing new.

HOWEVER……………The technique *MUST* be used safely. There are only two blends

that are referred to in the ad below for use in the " raindrop therapy " that

mention having been diluted in a carrier (they refer to Almond oil,

grapeseed oil, etc). Generally, a good rule-of-thumb for dilution is 1-3%

but with Aromatherapy, remember: LESS IS MORE. PLEASE! If you have not

worked with essential oils, do some research… don't just listen to HYPE.

They are wonderful, but there are important safety precautions to take while

using them.

As to quality and purity. PURE essential oils come from all over the world

distilled from many farms all over the globe. Many must be grown in

certain areas to have the medicinal properties that have the healing

abilities we look for in the oils. Others must be grown at cerrtain places

or certain altitudes (Like different varieties of Lavender). Unfortunately,

there are people in the world who do adulterate (extend, stretch) the oils

in some cases, however… follow your nose while purchasing oils. See if they

smell " ALIVE " , close your eyes… smell… if you smell chemicals, question the

oil. If you can smell the vibration of the essence of the plant (sounds

hooey-fooey but that's the only way I can describe it)… then try the oil.

The only way to discover the quality oils is to smell a lot of them… you'll

soon know the difference.

NOONE has the market on the only pure oils.

I'm sure the person who posted this was just passing on information, which

is great. That's what I love about this message board. I thank you for

sharing…

It's given us an opportunity to discuss the safety of Essential Oils… which

is SO DESPERATELY needed in our field.

Have a lovely day.