Raindrop Messenger
Official Newsletter of CARE
The Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education
12835 BCR 800, Marble Hill, Missouri USA 63764
(573) 238-4846
NOTE: The information in this newsletter is intended for education purposes only. It is not provided in order to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any disease, illness, or injured condition of the body or mind. Anyone suffering from any disease, illness, or injury should consult with a physician or other appropriate licensed health care professional.
In this issue of the Raindrop Messenger:
- Evergreen Trees in Your Home
- Health Tip: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year for our Health?
- Featured Book: Gentle Babies
- Featured Instructor: Amy Pittman CCI, CRTS, LSHC
By Anthony Stewart, FCCI, Executive Director
Evergreen Trees in Your Home
Many people this time of year bring various types of evergreen trees inside their homes for the holidays. For me, I prefer a real tree as opposed to a fake one. This is partially because of the nostalgic feelings I have from our Christmas traditions growing up. We always went into the woods with my dad and cut down an eastern red cedar, as these are very common in Missouri, and we always had an ample supply on our family land.
Another reason I love having a real tree indoors is because of the wonderful smell that fills the house! As an aromatherapist, I take note that these tree fragrances can be healing to our bodies, minds, and emotions. Let’s look at a few of these trees that people bring indoors this time of year, and some of the benefits from breathing in these lovely fragrances.
Juniper
As mentioned above, growing up our family always cut down an eastern red cedar for a Christmas tree, which is something I still do today with my kids (usually a tree that is growing just a few hundred yards behind the CARE office). These Missouri natives are not actually true cedars, but junipers (Juniperus virginiana). They have a somewhat similar fragrance to Young Living’s Juniper Essential Oil (Juniperus osteosperma). As I brought my tree inside my house a couple weeks ago, the juniper fragrance filled the hallways and rooms of our home. It was like putting a 15-foot essential oil diffuser in my living room! And smelling the essential oils from plants is one of the most effective ways to utilize their numerous health benefits. Those tiny molecules of oil emanating from the branches go into the nose and benefit our bodies at the cellular level.
Until relatively recently, hospitals in France burned sprigs of juniper to protect patients and staff from infection. Juniper is a blood cleanser, it purifies the air and supports proper liver function. This tree’s fragrance can have a profound and positive effect on our emotional well-being. Juniper, in particular, helps to unlock suppressed emotions and evoke feelings of peace, harmony, connectedness and love.
Pine
I love the smell of a pine tree! Pine oil has been used for centuries to support the respiratory system. In addition to its respiratory properties, it is a natural insect repellent and can help refresh one from mental or emotional fatigue. Pine relieves anxiety, is emotionally grounding, and can reverse feelings of being unimportant or degraded. It’s worth mentioning that you can make a tea with pine needles very easily. Among its many benefits, this tea can help to protect us from sickness shed by others.
Imagine all of that just by having a pine tree in your living room! Young Living sells Pine Essential Oil (Pinus sylvestris), which is good to have on hand. It is also a very affordable oil, making it ideal for diffusing for greater lengths of time or to slather on before going into the public without worrying about the expense.
Grand Fir
The last two types of trees I’ll mention (Idaho grand fir and Idaho blue spruce) are both grown at Young Living’s Highland Flats Tree Farm and Distillery in Naples, Idaho. Part of this farmland used to be a Christmas tree farm! If you haven’t had a chance to visit, I highly recommend stopping by.
If you have a grand fir in your home for Christmas, you are breathing in molecules of essential oils that can support your sinuses, lungs, throat, and the body’s inflammatory response. This fragrance can be emotionally grounding and help the mind to focus. It helps with feelings of inadequacy and being unsupported. In short, grand fir makes you feel grand!
Blue Spruce
I think blue spruces are perhaps the prettiest Christmas trees, with their slightly blue colored evergreen branches. Idaho blue spruce was considered sacred by Native Americans and was used for purification rites. Smelling blue spruce can benefit the respiratory system and support the body’s inflammatory response. The sense of smell goes directly to the limbic system (the part of the brain that processes emotions and memories), and when inhaled blue spruce can release blocked emotions. I have personally seen people have huge breakthroughs during an emotional release session using Idaho Blue Spruce Essential Oil. Imagine how balanced and grounded we would be if we had one of these trees inside our home all year!
“What If I Don’t Have a Tree?”
There are so many trees I could mention, but this is just a short list of a few common Christmas trees and their fragrant benefits. If you don’t celebrate Christmas or typically refrain from putting evergreens in your home, not to worry. You can enjoy these same benefits with the essential oils from these and other trees. In addition to the oils that come from the trees mentioned above, Young Living also distills oils from northern lights black spruce, cedarwood, hong kuai, cypress, and they have a beautiful blend of evergreens called Evergreen Essence™. So fill up your diffuser with some evergreen oils, or put on a few drops topically and become a human diffuser. You will not only be enjoying the fragrance and health benefits for yourself, but you will be an uplifting presence to everyone you’re around. Be that one that spreads the fragrance of cheer, health, and emotional grounding this holiday season and into the New Year.
Health Tip:
from Lora Lee Stewart, FCCI
Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year for our Health?
Wow! Christmas is just around the corner! The holidays are so crazy, but they also are so wonderful. This is absolutely my favorite time of year! It’s a time of joy and wonder, of peace and giving, of family and traditions. It’s a time that we can reflect on the true meaning of life. It’s also a time when we feast at dinners and parties, eating all kinds of cookies, cakes, candies, turkey and who knows what! It’s an amazing time!
As I was pondering what to write for this issue, I thought, “What are some amazing things that might help us stay healthy during this feasting and festive holiday?” Here are some things to consider:
- Make sure you take time to exercise, stretch, go to your chiropractor or do your yoga. Do something every day or as regularly as you can to keep your body energized and active.
- I’ve found this next one to be a little difficult! Try NOT to overindulge in those wonderful sweet, delicious holiday goodies!
- Eat plenty of protein and drink LOTS of water! Just by doing this, if you do overindulge a little bit, the protein and water intake can help your body flush out some of those naughty sugar molecules!
- Take good supplements and vitamins daily! Young Living has many wonderful supplements infused with essential oils to help support various systems of our bodies. Be sure you are taking correct supplements and the proper amount of supplements.
- One supplemental drink that I find is an essential “every day” drink, is Ningxia Red. This juice drink is made from Wolfberries. Wolfberries are very high in antioxidants- even higher than blueberries! I’m going to take a moment to focus this article on the many great benefits of Ningxia Red.
Here are some fabulous benefits of drinking Ningxia Red every day:
Clinically shown to:
- Significantly increase physical energy levels while reducing physical limitations
- Improve sleep patterns, increasing overall sleep time
- Reduce daily stress significantly to improve mental well-being
Additional benefits:
- Supports healthy digestion
- Provides energy support without caffeine
- Supports whole-body health and wellness
- Helps prevent oxidative stress
- Provides a nutrient infusion for whole-body support
- Contains a synergistic blend of Orange, Tangerine, Lemon, and Yuzu premium essential oils
- Contains powerful ingredients that are involved in many antioxidant processes
- Supports normal eye health
There are two other Ningxia drinks: Ningxia Zyng and Ningxia Nitro. Zyng is like a soda…. It combines wolfberry, pear and blackberry juices, and essential oils with naturally occurring caffeine. Ningxia Nitro is like a natural version of Red Bull or Monster Drinks! Ningxia Nitro is an energizing wolfberry drink infused with essential oils, botanical extracts, D-ribose, Korean ginseng, and green tea extract to support alertness and cognitive and physical fitness.
Ningxia is like a natural “secret weapon” to combat all that ails the body! Go ahead and indulge a little bit, after all, it IS the holidays, and this time of year only comes by one time! But definitely drink your Ningxia AT LEAST 2-3 times a day. Give your body what it needs to support all of our holiday indulgences!
I really hope that this Christmas time and holiday season brings peace, great joy, happiness and wonder to your world. May many blessings be bestowed upon you and your family. Even when it may be a difficult time of year for some suffering great illness or loss, look to the light, because it is there; and the darkness you may be feeling WILL be filled with God’s light if you let it in. This time of year offers hope and love and understanding to those who need it most! May God Bless you and keep you during this most wonderful time of year!
Raindrop Messenger Featured Book
Gentle Babies – 10th Anniversary Edition
$21.95
Gentle Babies: Essential Oils and Natural Remedies for Pregnancy, Childbirth and Infant Care by Debra Raybern, ND, MH, CNC, ICA 10th Anniversary Edition! “The Original Essential Oil Baby Book” Combining two decades of professional knowledge with tried-and-true techniques and first-hand testimonials, Debra Raybern has compiled this insightful and easy to follow guide benefiting both experienced…
Featured Instructor: Amy Pittman CCI, CRTS, LSHC
Hello, I’m Amy Pittman. My journey to CARE began with me wanting to know how to heal my body on my own without using traditional Western Medicine methods. I left pharmaceuticals back in 2015 due to my beliefs not agreeing with their system. I physically could not hand another patient a pill for their ailment, whether the pill was placebo or not. With my clinical research experience, I began searching for alternative ways to maintain my health as well as my family’s health and wellness.
In 2017, my sister introduced me to Young Living, and this is how it all began. I had ordered the Premium Starter Kit with the Dewdrop Diffuser (because I liked the shape of it…LOL) and used the oils from the starter kit for quite some time and not really going any further with it. I remember looking through the Product Guide and seeing a kit called “Raindrop” and had no idea what that even meant or what it’s purpose was, so I called Young Living, and the Customer Service Representative was not able to answer any of my questions about it.
So, I turned to Google and typed in “Raindrop from Young Living”…this is how I discovered CARE. I found a phone number on their website and gave them a call, and a lady named Karen answered the phone. I began asking all sorts of questions about this particular kit and what it does and why did CARE pop up in my Google Search. She was able to answer all of my questions and even chatted with me about classes that are held to further my education with Raindrop and this technique she spoke about. She proceeded to ask me where I lived, and I told her I lived in NC. She helped me navigate on the website to find instructors in my area, and Kristi Smith happened to live in Troutman, NC, which is only thirty minutes from my house. I was so excited to find someone so close, and Karen helped me reach out to Kristi.
I registered for Kristi’s Full Intensive with NO INTENTION of taking this any further other than to learn what a Raindrop Technique was, but little did I know that God had other plans in mind for me. I attended her Intensive in April 2021 and the rest is history. I became hooked, and wanted to learn more, offer more, and educate more.
I totally believe that wellness is within reach for all of us and our bodies have an innate ability to heal, if we will only listen.
Over the last three years my credentials include the distinctions of Certified Care Instructor, Certified Raindrop Technique Specialist and Licensed Spiritual Health Coach. I am currently in the process of obtaining my Aromatherapy Coach Certification as well as a Certified Raindrop Harmonics Specialist.
Now that I am well versed in a variety of holistic healing modalities, I am super eager to share. I have always wanted to be in a field where, if I could help one individual in my lifetime, my life would be accomplished.
On the home front, you will find me with my family, friends and my two dogs, Lincoln and Kona. We live at High Rock Lake in NC, and we enjoy boating and going to social events. There is nothing more important to me than being with family, friends and my two dogs. God has blessed me immensely in all of these categories and now I have gained a CARE Family as an added blessing.
THE RAINDROP MESSENGER
Official Newsletter of CARE
The Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education
12835 BCR 800, Marble Hill, Missouri USA 63764
(573) 238-4846
Official Newsletter of CARE
The Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education
12835 BCR 800, Marble Hill, Missouri USA 63764
(573) 238-4846
NOTE: The information in this newsletter is intended for education purposes only. It is not provided in order to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any disease, illness, or injured condition of the body or mind. Anyone suffering from any disease, illness, or injury should consult with a physician or other appropriate licensed health care professional.
Relationship and Connection
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In this issue of the Raindrop Messenger:
- Relationship and Connection
- Health Tip: Alzheimer’s
and Dementia- Are we all doomed??? - Featured Book: A More Excellent Way
- Featured Instructor: Patricia Iannone
By Anthony Stewart, FCCI, Executive Director
Relationship and Connection
One of the unique privileges of being human is the opportunity to make authentic connections and have meaningful relationships with others, the world around us, and with our Creator. This is not something to be taken for granted. If we make an intentional effort to really be present with someone and we don’t allow our minds to drift away toward other things that we think we should be doing or worries of the day, then there can be such power in little things like making eye contact, a handshake, a hug, a conversation, or just a smile. While we may have a million things to keep our lives busy, there is, perhaps, nothing more important than authentic connection.
Let all that you do be done with love.
1 Corinthians 16:14
CARE classes, at their essence, have to do with connection and relationship. When we teach Raindrop Technique and Vitaflex, in addition to the logistics of the techniques, one should always remember that when performing these healing modalities on a client or during a demonstration, that this is a beautiful human being laying on the massage table. How do we, as Raindrop facilitators, help facilitate a connection between the receiver and the God-given healing that is available to them? Are we ourselves connected to the Divine Will? Are we making an effort to connect with our client and realizing the power of touch in the healing modalities that we offer to others?
In our Healing Oils of the Bible/History of Anointing class we make a connection, not only between essential oils and scripture, but also to the teachings of Christ when he sent his disciples to anoint the sick with oils (Mark 6:13.) We are connecting to the realization that true healing is always a God-given gift.
CARE’s Chemistry class makes the profound connection as to how God created the molecules of essential oils within the plants to perfectly fit the cells in our human bodies… before He even created us. Now that’s love!
In the rich depth of Emotional Release we may come to understand that we need to cultivate healthy relationships with others and authentic connection with ourselves, our Creator, and with Truth. The Truth will set us free from bondage to our emotional baggage, no matter how long we have been lugging it around.
Connections and relationships can be made wherever we go. In July CARE had its annual CCI Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah following Young Living Convention. Our Summit theme just so happened to be “Relationship and Connection.” We heard from several speakers including Carrie McVige LMT, BCRS, CAC, LSHC about connecting to our vision; from Amelia Lasky FCCI about connecting emotional and physical manifestations to Raindrop; from Karen Birdsall FCCI on making ethical connections with our clients; from Amy Pittman CCI and Ismenia Azcanio CCI in connecting to the basic policies and programs in the CCI Handbook.
In addition to these fabulous presenters, we also had a private tour of Young Living Global Headquarters given by Jacob Young. It was wonderful to not only make a deeper connection with the company that supplies our therapeutic-grade essential oils, but also for CARE Instructors to connect with a member of the Young family in a private setting.
Making authentic connections with people, with nature, with God, with Truth, and with ourselves is the greatest way to live. We have little opportunities everyday to connect to some part of God’s creation, whether that is in the form of another human being, our own peace of mind, or just a bottle of essential oil. When we are really present and conscious of the moment, we will discover a whole world of connection and Oneness that we may have never noticed before.
Anthony Stewart and Jacob Young talking during our tour of YLGHQ.
During skills check Jasmine Phong, FCCI demonstrates Heart Vitaflex.
Carrie McVige talking about connecting to our “vision” at Summit
CARE Instructors receiving anointing.
CARE Instructors gathered for dinner and to relax in Salt Lake City.
Josef Young unexpectedly popped in for a few minutes to share with CARE Instructors.
Terra McAuliffe, CI demonstrating Vitaflex on the spinal points of the feet.
Young Living’s historian Dave Petty telling CARE Instructors some of the company’s rich history.
CARE Instructors spent time with Dale Billeter (far left) and Josef Young (bottom right).
Tonya Peterson, LCCI and Sherry Cummings-Strayer, LCCI (pictured with Anthony Stewart) were recognized as Lifetime Certified CARE Instructors, CARE’s highest honor.
CARE Instructors demonstrating Vitaflex on the head.
Health Tip:
from Lora Lee Stewart, FCCI
Alzheimer’s and Dementia- Are we all doomed???
Did you know that every 3 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Dementia? This disease is the 6th leading cause of death in our country, killing more people than breast and prostate cancer combined!
This is ASTOUNDING! Studies have shown that mercury and aluminum are two elements that act as poisons to our mitochondria in our brains which can lead to dementia. There are other things like obesity and eating fatty foods or processed foods which can cause inflammation in the brain and cause Alzheimer’s or Dementia over time. Also, if you have inflammation in your gut, this can also cause inflammation in the brain.
Now, this will be surprising to many of you, but studies have also shown that holding a cell phone to your ear or, even worse, having any device attached to your head connected to your cell phone (ear buds or head phones), can increase your chances of developing Alzheimer’s or Dementia.
Now, this will be surprising to many of you, but studies have also shown that holding a cell phone to your ear or, even worse, having any device attached to your head connected to your cell phone (ear buds or head phones), can increase your chances of developing Alzheimer’s or Dementia.
Young Livings Deep Sleep Essence
Young Livings Super Magnesium
This year at the Young Living Convention, a couple of new sleep products were presented: Deep Sleep Essence and Super Magnesium. Were you aware that the core of your complete wellness begins AND ends with the quality of your sleep? Unbelievable! Dementia is a “brain” disease. Toxins left in the brain can cause the brain to deteriorate and malfunction. If you can REALLY get a good night’s sleep every night, here are the benefits:
- Your brain will recharge and recover from the days activities and will store all of the things that you learned and experienced during the day.
- Your body will heal and restore itself, fortifying your immune system and boosting your mood.
- Deep sleep will remove waste and toxins from the brain, especially during the third and fourth stages of sleep (AKA REM Sleep). These last stages of sleep allow our bodies to be more effective at flushing our brain cells, leading to clearer brain function. This process also allows space between the brain cells to increase. Damaging molecules are flushed out, therefore reducing the risk of neurodegeneration.
There have been numerous studies done on the correlation between poor sleep and dementia. 1 in 3 Americans do not get enough sleep! If you can improve this one function today, you could save your brain cognition and improve your overall health!
Super Magnesium is a great supplement to take along with Deep Night Essence. Super Magnesium supports a restful night’s sleep and helps you have a calm nervous system. It helps reduce oxidative stress and much more! Check out our new Deep Night Essence and Super Magnesium today! Contact your nearest Young Living Brand Partner or contact CARE International at: 1-800-758-8629.
To your health!
Raindrop Messenger Featured Book
A More Excellent Way
$26.95
A More Excellent Way, Be in Health: Spiritual Roots of Disease, Pathways to Wholeness – by Rev. Henry Wright Pastor Wright has one of the most successful Christian healing ministries in the world. In his work, he finds the causes of sickness to be spiritual and emotional.
Featured Instructor: Patricia Iannone, LSH, CCCI, BCRS, CAC, CECP, Reiki Master, PEP
My journey to CARE began with my veterinarian.
I used to adopt elderly dogs that needed medical care and lots of love during their remaining time on this Earth. Typically, traditional veterinary medicine is not what worked best for them, so I found a vet that had many tools in her tool box in addition to traditional veterinary care, essential oils being one of those tools. At the guidance of my vet, I used Young Living essential oils on my elderly dogs that had tumors and cancer with good palliative results. The last dog that I adopted was a puppy because it was so heartbreaking having a dog die every year or so for a few years. I currently have 4 dogs and 2 cats.
With the help of my veterinarian, I started Young Living with a Premium Starter kit that included the Dewdrop Diffuser in 2015. I did “research” online and found that RC Essential Oil Blend could be used for plantar fasciitis, but I didn’t use it correctly. I expected it to be like taking a pill – once will cover me for 12-24 hours. Later, I learned that essential oils are not like pharmaceuticals and need to be applied multiple times during the day. As part of using Young Living consistently since 2017, I have attempted to be a distributor but found that I’m an educator, not a salesperson.
Throughout this journey, I have worked full time since 1992 at a very large insurance company. Even though I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, I currently work as a Technology Analyst in their Enterprise Technology department. I enjoy my job and love the company. My Project Management Professional (PMP) certification has helped me approach my CARE journey from a “project” point of view.
Although retirement is still a few years away, I was looking for a retirement “job” when I attended my first Care Intensive on September 30, 2021. I then walked through many open doors and became a Certified Raindrop Technique Specialist/Licensed Spiritual Healer (CRTS/LSH) on January 1, 2022, Certified CARE Instructor (CCI) on May 29, 2022, Certified Aromatherapy Coach (CAC) on August 1, 2022, Completely Certified CARE Instructor (CCCI) in September 2022, and Board Certified Raindrop Specialist (BCRS) on January 1, 2023. I love to teach all of the CARE classes, and really love Chemistry because it appeals to my analytical mind. The CCI exam was an exciting challenge for me that I passed with 100%.
I have been trying to attract students and clients since becoming a CCI in 2022. I invested in learning how to have an online presence and an online (not CARE) course. I learned skills that I now use, but my online course went nowhere – I’m much better in person! I have a website (www.GinkgoTreeHealing.com) and Facebook business page that I use to advertise my face-to-face CARE and Reiki classes, in addition to running ads with Google and occasionally Facebook. My business has been created from the learnings of failing and succeeding repeatedly!
On my way to becoming a CCCI, I taught the practice classes and did the practicums in my home, but 4 dogs and 2 cats are overwhelming to most people, so that didn’t work as a professional space. I shared a space with a massage therapist for six months but she didn’t want me to teach classes there because it was too much energy in her space. I also used another space with two people, but that didn’t work out either. After being attuned as a Usui Holy Fire® III Reiki Master in March 2024, my new location came less than a week later. On a Wednesday, I was talking with a friend about needing a private space and she knew someone that had a space to rent. I met the landlord and saw the office on Thursday, signed the year contract on Friday, painted the room on Saturday, and gave my first Raindrop to a repeat client in my space on Sunday. It’s a storefront in Downtown Bloomington, IL. My CARE and Reiki students enjoy the activity of the area during class breaks, lunch, and at the end of the day.
My passion is Energy healing, so I took my first Transcendental Meditation course in November of 2023 and became a Certified Emotion Code® Practitioner (CECP) in March 2024. I’m now working on the next level, Certified Body Code® Practitioner. My next challenges are learning and practicing advanced techniques of Transcendental Meditation and becoming attuned as an Animal Reiki Master. I would also like to complete the Supervisor training for CARE instructors.
Another passion that I have is reading and listening to books. I recently finished The Convoluted Universe, Books 1 & 2 by Dolores Cannon. I’m currently listening to her book, Jesus and the Essenes, and learning more about higher states of consciousness in the Transcendental Meditation app. Coincidentally, this year I also re-discovered the peak performance blend that I created for the aromatherapy coach curriculum that contains Clove, Juniper, Sage, Lime, Elemi, Helichrysum, Frankincense, Galbanum, Myrrh, and Avocado Oil.
Over the past few years, I have been walking through open doors and learning a lot about Divine Timing. CARE was not only the best introduction I could have into the world of essential oils, but also into the world of Energy and metaphysics. When I started this journey just 3 years ago at my first CARE Intensive, I was driven to be a facilitator of emotional healing. I could not have foreseen that I would have a small energy healing and essential oil business. My spiritual life and psychic gifts have expanded greatly since then. My daily prayer is to have knowledge of God’s will for me and the Power to carry it out. I truly understand that I am a channel of Peace.
THE RAINDROP MESSENGER
Official Newsletter of CARE
The Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education
12835 BCR 800, Marble Hill, Missouri USA 63764
(573) 238-4846
Official Newsletter of CARE
The Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education
12835 BCR 800, Marble Hill, Missouri USA 63764
(573) 238-4846
