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5 Ways to Deal With Grief or Sorrow

March 8, 2010 in Anxiety, Application, Aromatherapy, Blends, Calming, Carrier Oils, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Depression, Diffusing, Emotional Release, Lavender, Natural, Raindrop Technique, Relaxation, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Young Living Essential Oils by Jonell Elder | No comments

Grief and sorrow come to all of us at sometime in our lives.  They are not times we care to experience or to wish upon others, but it is inevitable that we will experience awful times of sorrow and grief. To be able to get through these powerful feelings and emotions can be very difficult and even more difficult for others.

5 Ways to deal with grief or sorrow:

  1. Talk to family or friends. Reach out to them, by calling them. It can be difficult to pick up the phone, but it is important for you to be able to have someone to talk to.  If you don’t have someone, call a church or a hospital to find out about support groups.  Yes, it is easier to be alone, and that is OK, but not all of the time.  We do need someone to talk with, or to listen to.
  2. Read self help books or inspirational books that relate to what you are going through. Or listen to them on tape, if you are having a hard time focusing. Listening to the words can be a great help too.  Sometimes this can be a much easier way to take in the helpful words.  We may be able to comprehend better than when we read, because when we are in a deep place of grief it can be difficult to focus on words.
  3. Getting out in nature, going for walks, or even for drives to pretty places, can help us to reflect on the beauty around us and remind us of other blessings in our lives. Remember if you are able to go for walks to breath in the fresh air.  Fresh air is invigorating, intoxicating and down right good for our body and well being.
  4. Aromatherapy is natural way of achieving optimal emotional and physical health. The fragrance of an essential oil can directly affect everything from your emotional state to your lifespan. Thus, a therapeutic essential oil can affect our feelings and thoughts because smell is our most emotional sense. Scent stimulates nerves to fire in the emotional center of the brain, but it also stimulates the master gland to release hormones. Hormones affect the fight/flight response, as well as digestion and heart rate. In this way, essential oils can affect us in many ways all at once, just through their fragrance.  Aromatherapy is a very positive way that may help to heal from emotional pain.*
  5. Raindrop Technique utilizing emotional Young Living therapeutic-grade essential oils, could also be an excellent way to move to healing from grief and sorrow.  Raindrop Technique is a simple practice that can be learned and may be very beneficial for emotional healing and physical healing. (Read my article on Raindrop Technique for Mind, Body and Soul)*

Young Living therapeutic-grade essential oils for Grief and Sorrow:

Single Oils: Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus globulus, Juniper, Lavender.

Blends: Joy, Awaken, Valor, Release, Trauma Life, Gathering, Harmony, Present Time, Magnify Your Purpose.

Any of these essential oils can be:

To achieve optimal emotional well being does not come without work. It takes dedication, will, and belief that it is attainable.  I would feel great pleasure if I were able to help you to begin your journey of healing.  Please feel free to contact me, with questions or just to have someone to talk to. (Contact me)

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

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Natural Help for Schizophrenia

January 6, 2010 in Alternative Therapies, Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, Raindrop Technique, Young Living Distributor, Young Living Essential Oils by Shayla | No comments

old-growth-cedar-woodsSchizophrenia is one of the top 10 worst diseases, according to the Health and Life medical blog. Those dealing with Schizophrenia, and those dealing with a Schizophrenic loved one know just how devastating this disease can be for everyone involved. A mental disorder can ruin the lives of its possessor and the lives of family members involved. Although big pharma has medication that can help tame the minds and dispositions of those with mental problems, and help them live somewhat normal lives, the medications only provide help when they are taken. Unfortunately, many people with mental problems do not like the feeling they experience while on these medications and they consistently cycle on and off of the medications. Many ask, is there anything naturally that can be done to help these people, and the answer is absolutely!

In the book, Natural Remedies Encyclopedia, an accumulation of heavy metals in the body is said to be one causes of some mental disorders. Copper, lead, and mercury specifically are associated with schizophrenia. Cleansing the body of these metals is suggested. Some people opt for what is called chelation therapy. There is a natural, herbal formula created by Dr. John R. Christopher called Heavy Mineral Bugleweed, and it contains herbs such as Bugleweed Herb, Yellow Dock Root, Lobelia Herb & Cilantro Leaf. These herbs have traditionally been used in cases of alopecia, alzheimer’s disease, copper overload, dementia, hepatolenticular degeneration, senile dementia (alzheimer’s disease), and wilson’s disease.

Yet another factor in schizophrenia according to the same source is mineral deficiency. Zinc (30mg) and 25mgs of manganese are said to be needed to correct this imbalance. The book went on to explain that there is a link between prenatal zinc deficiency and schizophrenia. Magnesium deficiency is also involved, as schizophrenics have been found to have  lower magnesium levels while going through thier worst cycles, and when they recover from spells their magnesium is higher. Also, trace or ionic minerals are said to be helpful as trace mineral imbalances exist in schizophrenics. Young Living provides a wonderful trace mineral formula called Mineral Essence which is also enhanced with essential oils. Essential oils have the ability to penetrate the body deeper, bringing nourishment into the cells.

Diet is another important factor, a 1982 study found that 80% of schizophrenics are allergic to eggs. An optimal nutritional diet, and core nutrients may be helpful in restoring nutrition and supporting a balanced body. Read more on core nutrition here.

Essential fatty acids are said to be another deficiency in schizophrenia and brain imbalances. The following quote comes from schizophrenia.com

“Recently gathered epidemiological data suggest an association between high fish consumption (suggesting high Essential Fatty Acids and Omega 3 oils) and positive outcomes in patients with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia patients often show reduced levels of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids (EFA)in their red blood cell membranes. These EFAs (also known as poly-unsaturated fatty acids) normally contribute to brain cognitive and behavioral function, development, and growth.

If schizophrenia risk is also increased, as some scientific evidence has suggested, by pre-natal viral infections (thus raising inflammatory immune reactions in the body), EFA supplementation could play a protective role here by helping to control this inflammatory response.

Action: Omega 3 fatty acid supplementation for people may have a beneficial effect on the probabilities of getting schizophrenia, or on better control of symptoms if one already has schizophrenia. (Please note that researchers tell us that there is no good, validated research that supports the idea that any type of vitamin or fatty acid (EFA) will cure schizophrenia). It is imortant to maintain a balance between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids (the former reduces inflammation, while the latter promotes it) – a healthy diet consists of roughly one to four times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids. Sources for Omega-3s include fish (i.e. salmon, mackerel, halibut, sardines, and herring) and plant oils (i.e. flaxseeds, flaxseed oil, canola (rapeseed) oil, soybeans, soybean oil, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin seed oil, purslane, perilla seed oil, walnuts, and walnut oil). You can also buy fish oil capsules or flaxseed oil in health food stores.”

omega-blue-supplement-fish-oilOur family likes to get our essential fatty acids from flax and hemp seed oil, and especially from Young Livings Omega Blue. Omega blue is a superior essential fatty acid source of omega 3, and is enhanced with essential oils for maximum cell absorption. The product page on Omega Blue says it is

“free of heavy metals, PCBs, and dioxins, and offers the benefits of our Omega Enhance™essential oil blend to ensure freshness and stability. Omega Enhance combines legendary blue chamomile and myrrh oils to support a healthy inflammatory response, lemongrass oil to provide cardiovascular protection and support healthy cholesterol levels, and clove and myrrh for added antioxidant support.*” Read a full pdf on this product here.

Dr. Christopher, founder of the School of Natural Healing in Utah, used to suggest a colon cleanse, and a 3-Day cleanse as a general rule for patients who came to him, including those with mental problems. Information on cleansing the body with Dr. Christopher’s 3-Day Cleanse can be found here.

Whereas essential oils may not cure a person with mental problems, I have seen them be of great benefit in balancing moods. In the Essential Oils Desk Reference by Essential Science Publishing, peppermint  was studied and documented by Dr. William N. Dember of the University of Cincinnati to increase brain activity by 28%. The book suggested single therapeutic grade oils of peppermint, cardamom, cedarwood, vetiver, melissa, frankincense, and rosemary are suggested, as well as Young Living blends including Brain Power, Clarity, Valor, or M-Grain. Any one of these oils can be chosen and worn as a perfume, inhaled, and diffused for maximum benefit.

Weekly topical applications of the Raindrop Technique, available from Young Living, are also suggested as the Essential Oils Desk Reference goes on to say that some cases of schizophrenia are “believed to be caused by viral infection.” This would go along with the above article that mentioned pre-natal viral infections as a factor in schizophrenics. According to the article (read in full here) by schizophrenia.com, children born to mothers who contracted influenza in their pregnancies stand up to a 700 times greater risk of developing schizophrenia later in life. The Raindrop Technique involves applying a series of specific, therapeutic grade oils (some that have been clinically tested to kill some types of viruses and are also anti-inflammatory) along the spine. To learn more about this highly beneficial and amazing technique, read my associates article on the subject here.

One of the problems  associated with schizophrenia is inflammation. Years ago, Time magazine did an article  (read article here) telling of how inflammation is behind cancer, heart problems, arthritis, chronic pain and other problems.  Anti-oxidants address the problem of the unruly cells by donating electron’s that were lost by the cell.  Young Living provides a powerful blend antioxidant oils known called Longevity in oil and capsule form. Combining oils of thyme, clove, orange, and frankincense, this blend contains oils that are some of the most powerful anti-oxidant sources in the world. On top of which, some of these oils are, according to the Essential Oils Desk Reference, also anti-inflammatory. The EODR goes on to list the oils in this blend as antimicrobial, they protect essential fatty acids, and they help to protect cells.

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Pain Killers Are Killing People-Does That Mean They Worked?

November 27, 2009 in Alternative Therapies, Aromatherapy, Back Pain, Health, Massage Oils, Muscle Tension / Fatigue, Pain, Raindrop Technique, Wellness, Young Living Distributor, Young Living Essential Oils by Shayla | No comments

According to Dr. Mercola in his recent article, “Deadlier then Cocaine, Heroin, and the Swine Flu“, pain killers are killing thousands of people yearly.  Apparently, prescription drugs kill more then 26,000 people yearly. To quote:

“In fact, prescription drugs cause most of the more than 26,000 fatal overdoses each year, says Leonard Paulozzi of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The number of overdose deaths from opioid painkillers — opium-like drugs that include morphine and codeine — more than tripled from 1999 to 2006, to 13,800 deaths that year, according to recently released CDC statistics.

In the past, most overdoses were due to illegal narcotics, such as heroin, with most deaths in big cities. Prescription painkillers have now surpassed heroin and cocaine however, as the leading cause of fatal overdoses, Paulozzi says.”health-davinci-man-people

I guess if you are dead, then the pain is gone, but I don’t think that was the objective for many of these unfortunate people nor the pain killer! Apparently, one of the big reasons so many people are needing painkillers is because they are overweight, and as they age their joints begin to give them more and more trouble. This is so sad! What is more sad is there are natural, safer products out there and for many people these alternatives may do the trick perfectly. It is always so much better to use natural medicine for pain when you can. In my article, Pharmaceuticals, friends or foes? I pointed out the healthy body has a higher frequency of around 62 to 70 megahertz. Drugs have a very low frequency which, over use and time can drag the body’s frequency down, and when the body’s frequency lowers, sickness and disease can set in. What is furthermore, is things we ingest into the body with low frequencies can have a very difficult time getting back out of the body. According the the School of Natural Healing, drugs such as headache medicine which can get past the blood brain barrier and into the brain have no way of getting back out.

So what is there that is natural that people can do? The answer is many things! Valerian, Scullcap, and White Willow are herbs that herbalists have recommended for pain for many centuries. Currently, our family has enjoyed therapeutic grade essential oils for pain. My husband periodically gets migraines, and since he suspects that in his particular case that they are associated with digestion and liver overload (read more on why here), he takes a JuvaTone pill (it has essential oils and ingredients that support normal liver function) when he feels one coming on and he also takes a drop of Peppermint oil in water and puts a little on his temples and the back of his neck. He got the peppermint oil idea from his cousin-in-law who does the same thing for his migraines. Both of them say it can erase migraine symptoms in their tracks.

For nearly a year I had a wrist pain that would not go away. Sometimes it was better then others, but it got so bad I could not lift things with that hand because of the wrist. Finally, I purchased some Ortho Sport Massage Oil, and after three applications all symptoms were gone for good. We use Ortho Sport on our backs when they go out of place to great advantage. We recently also purchased Young Livings new roll-on Deep Relief, and have found ingredients in it invaluable for neck pain, and even headaches!

Pan-Away, M-Grain, and Aroma Seize are more completely phenomenal oils provided by Young Living that have helped us with pain relief. We have always found that after 5 to 10 minutes, if one oil doesn’t work then another one will. Don’t expect results from regular essential oils from the drug or health food store though, they are not the same. Even if they say “pure” and “100% pure”. Currently there are no labeling laws in America, and  this could simply, and usually does simply mean that the small percentage of oil that happens to be in the vial is pure, while the rest is another cheaper oil or even a synthetic, chemical solution. Just because an oil smells like lavender does not mean it is pure, or that it will work, it simply means it contains the chemical that makes up the smell of lavender but it may be missing the chemicals that bring about relief. The term to look for is Therapeutic Grade. For more information on this visit Aromatherapy Labeling Fraud and Best Essential Oils. For back pain, I have found the Raindrop Technique to be invaluable, you can read more about this here Back Pain and Aromatherapy.

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Alzheimers; What Can We Do to Ease the Anguish For All? Part I

November 10, 2009 in Alternative Therapies, Application, Aromatherapy, Blends, Calming, Carrier Oils, Diffusing, Emotional Release, Foot, Frankincense, Raindrop Technique, Smell / Olfactory, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil by Jonell Elder | No comments

Alzheimer’s is such a horrific disease and is such anguish not only for those that suffer with the disease but also for loved ones that are coping with helping a loved one.  So what can we do to ease the anguish that all parties are going through?

Easing the feelings that are associated with Alzheimer’s, like the feeling of stress, anxiousness and anger, can be a big help.  Several ways that may help are by using therapeutic-grade essential oils.

Over 4 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s.  Aluminum continues to be linked to Alzheimer’s yet older Americans are urged to get yearly flu shots which contain aluminum as an adjutant.  Another important chemical to remove from anyone’s life is aspartame.

Essential oils that are high in sesquiterpene’s, are known to cross the blood-brain barrier, and can dramatically increase oxygenation and activity in the brain. In studies conducted at Vienna and Berlin Universities, researchers found that sesquiterpene’s, found in essential oils, such as vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood, sandalwood and frankincense, can increase levels of oxygen in the brain by up to 28 percent (Nasel, 1992).  Such an increase in brain oxygen may lead to a heightened level of activity in the hypothalamus and limbic systems of the brain, which can have dramatic effects on not only emotions, learning, and attitude, but also many physical processes of the body, such as immune function, hormone balance, and energy levels.

The fragrance of many essential oils exerts a powerful stimulus on the limbic system—a part of the brain located on the margin of the cerebral cortex, including the amygdala, hippocampus, and hypophysis which interact directly with the thalamus and hypothalamus.  Acting together, these glands and brain components combined are the seat of memory, emotions, and sexual arousal.  They also govern aggressive behavior.

The ability of essential oils to pass the blood-brain barrier gives them enormous therapeutic potential against such neurological diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Lou Gehrigs’s and MS.

Stress is a biological term for the consequences of the failure of a human or animal to respond appropriately to emotional or physical threats.   Common stress symptoms include irritability, muscular tension, anxiousness, inability to concentrate and a variety of physical reactions, such as headaches and elevated heart rate.

Young Living has many therapeutic-grade essential oils that may help to lessen stress and anxiousness.  It is very important to 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.

Here are two ways of utilizing the therapeutic value of the essential oil to help with stress and anxiousness.nebulizer-diffuser

  1. Diffusing the essential oil.  Read more on diffusing.
  2. Applying to the soles of the feet. Read more on applying essential oils to the bottoms of feet. Massage 1-2 drops with a carrier oil such as V6  to the soles of the feet and paying particular attention to the brain reflex center (center part of the bottom part of the big toe) and apply mild direct pressure.
  4. V-6 Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex is used to dilute certain essential oils and can be mixed to create custom blends, formulas, and massage oils. This oil complex nourishes the skin, has a long shelf life, doesn’t clog pores, and will not stain clothes.

As stated previously in this article; essential oils that are high in sesquiterpens, are known to cross the blood-brain barrier, and can dramatically increase oxygenation and activity in the brain. This ability of essential oils to pass the blood-brain barrier gives them enormous therapeutic potential against such neurological diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Lou Gehrigs’s and MS.

Here is a list of essential oils that may be helpful to lessen stress and anxiety.  Once again the application would be by diffusing and applying the essential oil to the soles of the feet.foot-massage

Essential oil singles, high in sesquiterpene’s;

  • Cedarwood has a warm, balsamic, woody aroma. It is relaxing and soothing when used for massage.*
  • Frankincense has a sweet, warm, balsamic aroma that is stimulating and elevating to the mind. Useful for visualizing, improving one’s spiritual connection, and centering, it has comforting properties that help focus the mind and overcome stress and despair.*
  • Melissa has a light, fresh, lemony scent that is strengthening and revitalizing, yet soothing and calming.*
  • Sandalwood has a rich, sweet, warm, and woody aroma. Used traditionally as incense in religious ceremonies and for meditation, it is uplifting and relaxing. *

Essential oil blends, high in sesquiterpene’s;

  • Aroma Life combines the harmonizing effects of ylang ylang with known powerhouses cypress, helichrysum, and marjoram. Pulsing with life, this vibrant blend energizes your life force. It is best applied over heart energy – front and/or back. *
  • Brain Power gives your brain a boost with essential oils that are high in sesquiterpenes. Use it to clarify thought and develop greater focus.*
  • Valor is an empowering combination of therapeutic-grade essential oils that works with both the physical and spiritual aspects of the body to increase feelings of strength, courage, and self-esteem in the face of adversity. Renowned for its strengthening qualities, Valor enhances an individual’s internal resources. It has also been found to help energy alignment in the body. *

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Other calming oils are:

  • Lavender has a fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous aroma that is soothing and refreshing. Because it is the most versatile of all essential oils, no home should be without it. Lavender is an adaptogen, and therefore can assist the body when adapting to stress or imbalances.*
  • Harmony blend is an exquisite blend that promotes physical and emotional well-being by bringing harmonic balance to the energy centers of the body. The liberating, balancing, and calming essential oils in this blend open us to new possibilities while contributing to an overall feeling of well-being.*
  • Joy blend is a luxuriously exotic blend with uplifting overtones that creates magnetic energy and brings joy to the heart. When diffused, it can be refreshing and uplifting.*

These oils all may be of great benefit to help in aiding in the emotional well being of the Alzheimer’s patient or in the emotional well being of the care givers.

I would like to take this time and opportunity to give my blessings to all caregivers for your strength, love, compassion and courage. May you and your loved ones find hope, comfort and peace.

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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information refers solely to products from Young Living Essential Oils and is for educational purposes only.  It is not intended to diagnose, treat, and claim to cure, treat or prevent any disease. We urge you to do the health related research necessary to learn what is right for you. Young Living uses only therapeutic grade oils. Perfume grade or poor quality oils may possibly be harmful due to unknown additives and poor plant or distillation conditions. US labeling for essential oils is governed by the Perfume Act, allowing labels to say “100% pure essential oil” and by law contain only 5% of any grade oils.

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Raindrop Technique for Mind, Body and Soul

October 19, 2009 in Alternative Therapies, Back Pain, Essential Oil Collections, Foot, Mind / Body / Soul, Oregano, Peppermint, Raindrop Technique, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil by Jonell Elder | No comments

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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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Back Pain and Aromatherapy

October 1, 2009 in Alternative Therapies, Aromatherapy, Back Pain, Essential Oil Collections, Essential Oils, MRSA / Staph, Pain, Raindrop Technique, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil, Young Living Distributor by Shayla | No comments

people-panaway-applicationDid you know that lower back pain is second only to colds for the most common reason people miss work? Statistically, 90% of Americans suffer back pain in their lifetime, and 50% of them have reoccurring problems. Back pain is sometimes a symptom of something amiss inside the body, this type of back pain is called “referred pain” and can be from kidneys, colon disorders such as appendicitis,  or bladder, pelvic, or ovarian infections.  And then of course there are problems with the spine itself, such as herniated disks, slipped disks, and several other problems that can create problems. There is another factor that goes largely unrecognized when it comes to back pain. Did you know that unwanted pathogens, be they viral from the last flu you had, or bacterial from a cold months ago, or other such pathogens, have a tendency to set in and “put up home” so to speak in the spine(1)? I know, it sounds like some freaky sci-fie movie.

What is furthermore, these pathogens can create so many problems. Take my mom for example,  whenever she was around someone with simple sniffles, she would get sick. Whereas the person only had the sniffles, my mother would get really, really sick, even bed ridden, and my mom has a pretty high pain tolerance. Come to find out, her immune system was over worked because she had strep set into her spine. It was always there waiting to take over as soon as her immune system became preoccupied with something else.

Another example; do you know any hunch backs? In the Essential Oils Desk Reference, there is the account and x ray pictures of a 62 year old man’s spine. Over a three month time he had increasing pain in his back, so much so that it got to where he could not walk without help. Come to find out his seventh thoracic vertebra had collapsed do to infectious tuberculosis in the spine. More scientific research is connecting microorganisms near the spinal cord that are contributing to deformities. In Edinburgh, Scotland, virus like particles are being linked to idiopathic scoliosis. The University of Bonn has found varicella zoster virus can lodge in the spinal ganglia through life. Infectious microorganisms are being discovered in more and more cases to be the cause for spinal pain and inflammation. the Royal orthopedic hospital in Birmingham, England found that 53% of patients  that had severe sciatica tested positive for chronic low grade infection for a bacteria that triggered the infection near the spine.

So what is a person to do? Therapeutic Grade Essential oils have been found to be some of the most powerful, natural inhibitors of microbes known. What is even more fascinating, is no mater how many times certain microbes evolved themselves, they still were not able to withstand therapeutic grade essential oils in clinical studies. And to make this even better, essential oils have the ability to pass through the skin quickly and travel throughout the body within only minutes. Essential oil blends like Young Livings  PanAway, AromaSize, and massage oil Ortho Sport are invaluable in our home for back and other joint pains! We have also experienced otherwise unexplainable results with bacteria and viral infections by putting blends such as R.C. and Thieves over our spine.

If you are a regular in the chiropractors office, you may want to try the Raindrop Technique, which is a series of oils that are placed on the feet and applied to the back like falling rain down the spine and massaged in. This technique has been used by hundreds for problems ranging from A to Z. I have heard the Raindrop Technique referred to as a chiropractor in bottles. I would have to say this is true in my case, because I used to have to go to the chiropractor regularly, but ever since I started getting the Raindrop Technique done on me periodically, I have not had to go once in nearly two years! Sometimes it takes more then one time of doing the technique, but people have positive experiences from having this done. People with scoliosis have received the therapy and never been the same again(1). I myself have suffered from lower back problems (arthritis-which is inflammation- runs in the family), and after receiving a Raindrop Therapy my symptoms completely went away after having been there for a year.

raindrop-technique-kitWhat was even more phenomenal, was after the therapy I could smell the oils (that had been put on my feet and back) on my breath, and the next day my back (which has a tendency to go out in 3 places) started popping into place! The pain in my lower back has a tendency to return from time to time, but it is not there steadily as it was, and every time I have the Raindrop Therapy done on me it goes away again, not to mention I feel so good afterwards!  My whole body feels more alive and alert. The Raindrop Kit consists of an instructional DVD and seven single (5ml bottle) oils of: Thyme, Basil, Peppermint, Oregano, Wintergreen, Cypress and Marjoram, and two Young Living oil blends of Valor® & Aroma Seiz™. The kit also contains one 4-oz. bottle of Ortho Ease® Aromatherapy Massage Oil and one 4-oz. V-6™ Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex. If you would like to purchase the Raindrop Kit for yourself, click here.

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Note; one suffering from consistent back pain should be evaluated by their doctor to assure the back pain is not referred, or from an internal complication.

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German Shepard with Hip Displacia, Treating with Raindrop Technique

July 12, 2009 in Alternative Therapies, Antioxidant, Best Essential Oils, Blends, Calming, Essential Oil Collections, NingXia Red Juice, PanAway, Peace and Calming, Pets, Raindrop Technique, Smell / Olfactory, Sulfurzyme, Therapeutic-grade Essential Oil by Jonell Elder | No comments

I have a friend who asked for my help with her German Shepard, Pixie.  Pixie has hip Displacia and she was having a hard time getting around and in a lot of pain.  I gave several suggestions to my friend and she was all for buying products and giving the therapies a try. The first therapy I started was Raindrop Technique. I have been around Pixie for many years, so she is used to me, but not so used to essential oils.  I start the therapy by applying Peace & Calming and Valor to myself.  As I approach Pixie, she reacts to the scent. I kneel down beside her and remain still for several minutes, until she becomes accustomed to the smell. As she breathes in the fragrances she becomes calm. (Some of the oils in the Raindrop Technique kit are what I used on Pixie)animals-boy-dog

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Raindrop Technique Kit

I have my friend get Pixie to lie down and I begin the Raindrop Technique applying oils, starting with Valor, then, PanAway, wintergreen and spruce. Pixie is a large German Shepard and I use 2-3 drops of each oil.  She has had four treatments and we have seen a noticeable change in how she gets around.

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It is so rewarding to see the results that Young Livings Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils and products can do for not only us, but our beloved pets as well.  And the realization that we can help them with the best pure and natural products, which betters their life, gives one such a “happy” feeling.  Just seeing how these therapies have helped Pixie to be relieved of the discomfort from hip Displacia is absolutely wonderful.  I wish I would have known about these precious oils when my German Shepard was alive. But I am grateful that I now have them in my life and am able to share them with others.

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Article by Jonell Elder, Reiki Master, Raindrop Technique Practitioner and Young Living Essential Oil Distributor. Monthly Essential Oil Classes in the greater Seattle area, Everett, WA