The Healing Benefits of the Raindrop Technique

Are you prone to the common cold, flu, or even have emotional distress? If so, there’s a technique that has been around for over 20 years that may be able to help you fight off the common cold as well as keeping your mental state in balance. It’s known as the Raindrop Technique, but what exactly is the Raindrop Technique & how can it benefit you?
What is the Raindrop Technique?
You heard of Aromatherapy, reflexology and massage? Well, think of the Raindrop Technique as a unique blend of all 3. Dr. Gary Young, founder of Young Living Essential oils developed the raindrop technique originally to help people with scoliosis and vertebrae’s that were out of alignment. Now many practitioners use this technique to help release toxins, fight off viruses and relax the mind.

How does the Raindrop Technique Work?
There are primarily 9 essential oils in the Raindrop Technique that allows it to be a powerful modality for body renewal and inner healing. A Raindrop Practitioner will drop each essential oil on your body at least 6 inches from your skin. As you lay, on the table the practitioner will proceed to massage your feet using the Vita Flex technique, and then he/she will continue to massage your back and rub the essential oils into your body allowing them to penetrate through the skin.
Why Essential Oils Are Used in the Raindrop Technique?
These are not your ordinary essential oils, these are oils that can be traced back in history, and was actually used in the bible. Each oil has a distinctive smell, and a unique purpose. The primary oils included in the Raindrop Technique include the following:
1. Marjoram- Calms Nerves, soothes muscles, and has antimicrobial & antiseptic properties.

2. Oregano- highly antimicrobial and antiviral

3. Thyme – antimicrobial, strong antiseptic, revitalizes and energizes the body

4. Wintergreen- anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiseptic, eases bone, muscle and joint discomfort, antispasmodic

5. Peppermint- : soothes digestion, improves concentration, promotes mental clarity

6. Cypress- anti-infectious, antispasmodic, increases circulation

7. Valor- balances electrical energies in the body, promotes balance and alignment

8. Basil: stimulates mind, improves memory function, relaxes muscles

9. Aroma Siez, Relaxes muscles, soothes aching or sore musclesr
The massage is necessary to help alleviate toxins and poisons that are trapped within the body; they are usually trapped in the spine and vertebrate. Towards the end of the session, the practitioner will usually place a warm towel on your back to help assist the oils to deeply go into the skin. After the session, you want to drink lots of water, and continue to drink lots of water throughout the day. This way you are helping eliminate all the stored toxins that were in your body. Not only toxins will be released, but some people also experience an emotional release, since emotions are deeply stored in our tissues as well. Some people, may cry, laugh or release whatever emotion they are feeling at that time. However, no matter what emotion may arise, it’s been reported that a wide variety of people have felt happier and in an overall state of well-being, even days after the initial treatment.

The Benefits of the Raindrop Technique
So, next time if you’re feeling down, or even if you want to boost your immune system, you should give the Raindrop Technique a try. Some of the benefits that you will experience after a Raindrop Technique can include but are not limited to:
• Pain Relief- In Joints, Neck, Back, etc.
• Reduction in Inflammation
• Improved Immune System Function
• Release of suppressed and negative emotions
• Release of Positive emotions

As you can see, the raindrop technique has many benefits. Even though it helps alleviate pain, and release emotions, many have noticed they have grown an inch or two after the treatment. The Raindrop Technique is also great for bringing the spine to natural alignment. If you have been struggling with pain, negative emotions, or just want to feel a sense of overall well –being, the Raindrop Technique is one that you should try today.