Alternative medicine Home

Beauty Info

Massage techniques

Pure Natural Aromatherapy Essential oils



Emu Oil: Wonder Cure or Snake Oil?


In my search for at-home spa treatments and home herbal remedies, which I really enjoy playing around with, I came across a product called Emu Oil.

The next time that I was at my local health food emporium buying various essential oils and herbs for my latest herbal experiment, I asked the sales clerk if they carried Emu Oil. She handed me a cobalt blue bottle with a picture of a large, prehistoric-type bird on the label.

I really wasn't quite sure what I was going to do with this yet, but I usually follow my intuition when I feel like I should buy something. It almost always becomes apparent to me within days exactly what I will use it for and I'll be glad that I have already purchased it and have it on hand. I learned a long time ago to trust that little voice in my head that seems to always be there to assist me, even when I do not fully understand why.

That day I proceeded to create some yummy herbal spa treatment recipes which were quite delightful, but the Emu Oil remained unopened and pushed aside.

It wasn't until several days later that I found myself on the internet looking for a solution to a problem that I had been having for about a month. The last time that I had visited my hair stylist she had recommended a hair product that would add volume and body, which I needed for the cut that I was currently sporting.

I purchased the product she had recommended and liked the results. But soon I begin to notice that my scalp was having a bad reaction to it. After several weeks of using the product, I finally decided that I needed to stop using it completely. But by this time my scalp had become irritated and itchy.

If you've ever felt itchy, you know that it can drive you crazy. I wanted relief and I wanted it NOW!

Online I found some information that indicated one thing that might alleviate my condition was massaging Emu Oil into the scalp.

Hey, how about that! I just happen to have a bottle of Emu Oil in the cupboard, and now I know why I bought it.

Well, not only did it bring me instant relief, it made my hair very soft, as well.

So I started reading about some of the other things that Emu Oil has been touted to have been helpful in alleviating.

Some of the items were:

*Burns, including sunburn and radiation burns

*Heal wounds, minor cuts and injuries

*Relieves eczema, psoriasis and acne

*Soothes discomfort of insect bites and rashes

*Helps prevent scarring of fresh wounds

*Aids in diminishing stretch marks and other skin blemishes

*Reducing pain and inflammation caused by arthritis

*Reduce swelling and muscle soreness

*Improve condition and rate of growth of hair and nails

Apparently there are some people out there who claim that Emu Oil has been effective in reversing hair loss. Is there anything that Emu Oil can't do?

I don't personally have any experience with Emu Oil other than using it as I mentioned above. But I certainly would give it a try if I ever needed relief from one of the other problems that so many people say it can help.

Although 100% Emu Oil doesn't really have an unpleasant smell, it certainly doesn't contain any of the perfumed scents that are usually added to other products that we purchase over the counter. I found that adding a few drops of my favorite herbal essential oil to the Emu Oil was a great way to have the smells that I like while also being able to enjoy the benefits of the healing properties of Emu Oil.

Copyright © 2005 Sherry Sims

Sherry Sims has spent the last 20 years assisting people as a professional psychic, intuitive counselor, energy healer and teacher. Helping people to resolve personal and relationship issues has been at the core of her work. She gently assists her clients to accept their true power which allows them to begin taking control of their lives through healing, awareness, and self-love.

To learn more about creating happiness and fulfillment in your life you will want to sign up for her free newsletter: SIMPLE MAGIC - Creating the Life You Want.

Find out more about Emu Oil and it's benefits at http://Mystic-Hearts.com

For more articles by Sherry Sims please visit http://Mystic-Hearts.com


MORE RESOURCES:

The true fountain of youth
Grand Junction Free Press
I often reply to such comments with bits of wisdom that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has provided for me throughout my training. My words are usually met with a silent moment of pondering and consideration. However, sometimes a client will remark ...

and more »


Visiting doctor to evaluate locals' marijuana needs
TheNewsTribune.com
"The Healing Center Medical Clinic" will be Friday through Sunday at the Millennium Hotel, the second such session this year. The Healing Center Medical Clinic -- not to be confused with The Healing Center, an Anchorage chiropractic and wellness clinic ...
Medical Marijuana Clinic Accepting PatientsKTUU.com

all 17 news articles »


China Daily

Cups that runneth over with healing
China Daily
According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the ensuing vacuum and the effect of suction helps draw out inner toxins, promotes the flow of "qi" and blood and unblocks channels called meridians, easing swelling and reducing pain.

and more »


David Simon, 61, mind-body medicine pioneer, opened Chopra Center for Wellbeing
U-T San Diego
According to a profile published on the Chopra Center's website, Dr. Simon explored a variety of healing traditions, searching for alternatives to the prevailing medical model that he had found limiting since his earliest days in medical school.



Seminar on healing with natural methods
Canon City Daily Record
By CHARLOTTE BURROUS burrousc@ canoncitydailyrecord.com Find out how to do that when Athena Wolf presents a three-hour seminar titled, "Healing our Families with Natural Medicine" from 9 am to noon Saturday at Fremont Center for the Arts at 505 Macon ...



Community High Spitfire: Americans Should Consider Alternatives to ...
my.hsj.org
“…the total number of deaths caused by conventional medicine is an astounding 783936 per year.” ~ Gary Null, PhD; Carolyn Dean MD, ND; Martin Feldman, MD; Debora Rasio, MD; and Dorothy Smith, PhD Prescription drugs – the cure-all for pretty much any ...



WND.com

Political views torpedo medical license application
WND.com
By Jack Minor The Kansas State board of Healing Arts apparently is saying political perspectives are more important than medical knowledge for its doctors. That's the result of the board's decision this week to reject a request from Dr. Terrence Lakin ...
The Doctor Will/Won't See You NowFamily Security Matters

all 3 news articles »


Indian Express

"Fracture putty" could speed healing of broken bones
Gizmag
"This discovery may allow them to be up and moving as fast as days afterward." Other institutions involved in the study, that are pursuing other bone-healing techniques, include the Baylor College of Medicine, Rice University and the University of ...
Univ. researchers create “fracture putty” to heal bones fasterRed and Black
'Fracture putty' heals broken bones in daysTimes of India
Adult Stem Cells and Fracture PuttyPatheos (blog)

all 7 news articles »


Luring medical facilities to Germantown can have healing effects for city
Memphis Business Journal
However, a strategic focus on health care jobs has resulted in millions in new investment and hundreds of new jobs for the community and now is pushing leaders to think about the next stage as it eyes medical device industry and other advanced .



WTSP 10 News

Making a Difference: Musical medicine
WTSP 10 News
Her tunes help with healing. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Hospitals can be scary places, even for adults. So imagine if you're a child suffering from a life-threatening disease or waiting for a life-saving surgery. It can be a pretty tough thing to deal ...

and more »

Google News

Alternative home | site map | Beauty | Massage oils | Essential Oils | Privacy and FAQ | Alternative medicine Courses
Massage oils 365 © 2011 Alternative medicine