Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 Hi , > > I have some emu oil here that my Mum bought for me to help the pain > in my hands due to fibromyalgia. I don't know exactly how much it > cost her, but I think it was around $25 for 100ml. The woman who > suggested it gave Mum the impression that it would make a huge > difference for me and would practically heal me. > > I used it regularly for about a month, and there was no real > improvement. I now only use it occasionally, when I have a > particularly bad day. It doesn't stop the pain, but I feel better > for having put it on and at least tried something. Gentle Ridge has a much better price. I don't see how Emu oil would help with pain unless it's just the act of massaging it in. Emu's real benefits are more in the area of healing burns, cuts, etc ;o) > > However, I have found one situation where it is fabulous. You know > how your feet feel when you've been on them all day in uncomfortable > shoes. Rub in a bit of emu oil and within about 10 minutes they > feel better. You would probably get the same benefit rubbing corn oil into those tired feet ;o) HTH, Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 Hi , > > I have some emu oil here that my Mum bought for me to help the pain > in my hands due to fibromyalgia. I don't know exactly how much it > cost her, but I think it was around $25 for 100ml. The woman who > suggested it gave Mum the impression that it would make a huge > difference for me and would practically heal me. > > I used it regularly for about a month, and there was no real > improvement. I now only use it occasionally, when I have a > particularly bad day. It doesn't stop the pain, but I feel better > for having put it on and at least tried something. Gentle Ridge has a much better price. I don't see how Emu oil would help with pain unless it's just the act of massaging it in. Emu's real benefits are more in the area of healing burns, cuts, etc ;o) > > However, I have found one situation where it is fabulous. You know > how your feet feel when you've been on them all day in uncomfortable > shoes. Rub in a bit of emu oil and within about 10 minutes they > feel better. You would probably get the same benefit rubbing corn oil into those tired feet ;o) HTH, Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 You would probably get the same benefit rubbing corn oil into those > tired feet ;o) > > HTH, Sherry mmmmmyeah, with a drop of peppermint eo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 You would probably get the same benefit rubbing corn oil into those > tired feet ;o) > > HTH, Sherry mmmmmyeah, with a drop of peppermint eo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 You would probably get the same benefit rubbing corn oil into those > tired feet ;o) > > HTH, Sherry mmmmmyeah, with a drop of peppermint eo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 I make an emu lotion for my mom and she uses it everyday. It helps the pain of her arthritis and helps keep her hands from stiffening up. This may not be a " scientific test " but some people do respond well to it. Like everything else not everyone responds in the same way...... But she will keep using it! Maggie Bottom line: Emu oil's reputation is driven mostly by claims made by companies selling products that contain it, and not by any real proof that it is an essential requirement for skin. a Begoun emu oil has become an important component of the Australian economy. As a result there is research from that part of the world showing it to be a good emollient that can help heal skin. But along with the evidence that emu oil is a good emollient and the parade of companies promoting it for that, there are also companies promoting products containing emu oil for its antiaging, antiwrinkling, and wound-healing properties. So does emu oil live up to these acclaimed properties? Regrettably, none of these promises are supported by research. A study published in the Australasian Journal of Dermatology (August 1996, pages 159-161), looked at the " Cosmetic and moisturizing properties of Emu oil . assessed in a double-blind clinical study. Emu oil in comparison to mineral oil was found overall to be more cosmetically acceptable and had better skin penetration/permeability. Furthermore it appears that Emu oil in comparison to mineral oil has better moisturizing properties, superior texture, and lower incidence of comedogenicity, but probably because of the small sample size these differences were not found to be statistically significant. Neither of the oils were found to be irritating to the skin. " That's good, but it's hardly a reason to run out and by a product containing emu oil. Another study, published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (December 1998, pages 2404-2407), concluded that applying emu oil on a fresh wound actually delayed wound healing which is not a good thing. On the other hand, a more recent study compared the anti- inflammatory ability of emu oil with several other oils, including olive and flaxseed. The oils were applied to mouse ears after their skin was irritated with a volatile oil, and cellular irritant response was measured several hours later. The results showed emu oil had somewhat better anti-inflammatory properties than the other oils in the study, though not by a substantial margin compared to more readily available oils, including olive (Source: Lipids, June 2003, pages 603-607). Reducing inflammation is a valid reason to consider emu oil, but other oils (and several antioxidants) perform the same function. Moreover, none of this means emu oil is the answer for aging or wrinkled skin. Like many ingredients, it has soothing, emollient properties, but it isn't the miracle marketers make it out to be. Bottom line: Emu oil's reputation is driven mostly by claims made by companies selling products that contain it, and not by any real proof that it is an essential requirement for skin. a Begoun Enjoy this article? Read more like it in a's FREE Beauty Bulletin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2004 Report Share Posted December 12, 2004 What is MSM? I should know don't. Thanks. Terry Re: Re: emu oil > > > > You should make a cream out of it and MSM. This might make a difference > in > you fibromyalgia. I use it a lot for my shoulders. If you use a little > IPM > and Dimethicone you will find that the feel of it is greatly improved. It > makes a wonderful cream or lotion. > Chris > > > Hi, > > I have some emu oil here that my Mum bought for me to help the pain > in my hands due to fibromyalgia. I don't know exactly how much it > cost her, but I think it was around $25 for 100ml. The woman who > suggested it gave Mum the impression that it would make a huge > difference for me and would practically heal me. > > I used it regularly for about a month, and there was no real > improvement. I now only use it occasionally, when I have a > particularly bad day. It doesn't stop the pain, but I feel better > for having put it on and at least tried something. > > However, I have found one situation where it is fabulous. You know > how your feet feel when you've been on them all day in uncomfortable > shoes. Rub in a bit of emu oil and within about 10 minutes they > feel better. > > It's not a particularly nice oil to use. It doesn't smell nice, and > it's very greasy on your skin. I wont be using it in anything I > make. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2004 Report Share Posted December 12, 2004 What is MSM? I should know don't. Thanks. Terry Re: Re: emu oil > > > > You should make a cream out of it and MSM. This might make a difference > in > you fibromyalgia. I use it a lot for my shoulders. If you use a little > IPM > and Dimethicone you will find that the feel of it is greatly improved. It > makes a wonderful cream or lotion. > Chris > > > Hi, > > I have some emu oil here that my Mum bought for me to help the pain > in my hands due to fibromyalgia. I don't know exactly how much it > cost her, but I think it was around $25 for 100ml. The woman who > suggested it gave Mum the impression that it would make a huge > difference for me and would practically heal me. > > I used it regularly for about a month, and there was no real > improvement. I now only use it occasionally, when I have a > particularly bad day. It doesn't stop the pain, but I feel better > for having put it on and at least tried something. > > However, I have found one situation where it is fabulous. You know > how your feet feel when you've been on them all day in uncomfortable > shoes. Rub in a bit of emu oil and within about 10 minutes they > feel better. > > It's not a particularly nice oil to use. It doesn't smell nice, and > it's very greasy on your skin. I wont be using it in anything I > make. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2004 Report Share Posted December 12, 2004 Terry there is so much out there on MSM all you need to do is a google search. You will come up with all kinds of stuff. I take it daily for my joint pain. It enhances cell metabolism. Chris > What is MSM? I should know don't. > > Thanks. > > Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2004 Report Share Posted December 12, 2004 Terry there is so much out there on MSM all you need to do is a google search. You will come up with all kinds of stuff. I take it daily for my joint pain. It enhances cell metabolism. Chris > What is MSM? I should know don't. > > Thanks. > > Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 Hi Believe it or not I also take MSM for back pain osteoarthritis. However, I've never used it in lotion bars, lotions, M & P or anything else. Now my question is:how do I use it? What proportions, etc.? Do I grind up my tablets? HELP! Thanks, Terry P.S. I tried to reach your source for the shealoe, but she didn't respond. I did it the day you told me about it. How can I get this stuff? Re: Re: emu oil > > Terry there is so much out there on MSM all you need to do is a google > search. You will come up with all kinds of stuff. I take it daily for my > joint pain. It enhances cell metabolism. > Chris > >> What is MSM? I should know don't. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Terry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 Hi Believe it or not I also take MSM for back pain osteoarthritis. However, I've never used it in lotion bars, lotions, M & P or anything else. Now my question is:how do I use it? What proportions, etc.? Do I grind up my tablets? HELP! Thanks, Terry P.S. I tried to reach your source for the shealoe, but she didn't respond. I did it the day you told me about it. How can I get this stuff? Re: Re: emu oil > > Terry there is so much out there on MSM all you need to do is a google > search. You will come up with all kinds of stuff. I take it daily for my > joint pain. It enhances cell metabolism. > Chris > >> What is MSM? I should know don't. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Terry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 Hi Believe it or not I also take MSM for back pain osteoarthritis. However, I've never used it in lotion bars, lotions, M & P or anything else. Now my question is:how do I use it? What proportions, etc.? Do I grind up my tablets? HELP! Thanks, Terry P.S. I tried to reach your source for the shealoe, but she didn't respond. I did it the day you told me about it. How can I get this stuff? Re: Re: emu oil > > Terry there is so much out there on MSM all you need to do is a google > search. You will come up with all kinds of stuff. I take it daily for my > joint pain. It enhances cell metabolism. > Chris > >> What is MSM? I should know don't. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Terry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 Hi Terry You can only use MSM in a lotion as it will only dissolve in water. You can use up to 15% of the waters weight in MSM. More than that and it will feel gritty from the undisolved MSM. I would recommend oils that are transdermal. This means that they are absorbed by the skin. The two best are emu and medowfoam. You would add it to your water and then make your cream or lotion with it. Getting the shealoe, I am sure Rissa is out for the holidays and that is why you are not hearing from her. She lives in ville Fla and had two floods with the hurricanes this year. She said she would be closing for Christmas and to get her inventory back home again. So I would just keep trying or try again after Christmas. She is there it has just been hard for her these last few months. Chris > Hi > > Believe it or not I also take MSM for back pain osteoarthritis. However, > I've never used it in lotion bars, lotions, M & P or anything else. Now my > question is:how do I use it? What proportions, etc.? Do I grind up my > tablets? HELP! > > Thanks, > > Terry > P.S. I tried to reach your source for the shealoe, but she didn't respond. > I did it the day you told me about it. How can I get this stuff? > Re: Re: emu oil > > > > > > Terry there is so much out there on MSM all you need to do is a google > > search. You will come up with all kinds of stuff. I take it daily for my > > joint pain. It enhances cell metabolism. > > Chris > > > >> What is MSM? I should know don't. > >> > >> Thanks. > >> > >> Terry > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 Hi Terry You can only use MSM in a lotion as it will only dissolve in water. You can use up to 15% of the waters weight in MSM. More than that and it will feel gritty from the undisolved MSM. I would recommend oils that are transdermal. This means that they are absorbed by the skin. The two best are emu and medowfoam. You would add it to your water and then make your cream or lotion with it. Getting the shealoe, I am sure Rissa is out for the holidays and that is why you are not hearing from her. She lives in ville Fla and had two floods with the hurricanes this year. She said she would be closing for Christmas and to get her inventory back home again. So I would just keep trying or try again after Christmas. She is there it has just been hard for her these last few months. Chris > Hi > > Believe it or not I also take MSM for back pain osteoarthritis. However, > I've never used it in lotion bars, lotions, M & P or anything else. Now my > question is:how do I use it? What proportions, etc.? Do I grind up my > tablets? HELP! > > Thanks, > > Terry > P.S. I tried to reach your source for the shealoe, but she didn't respond. > I did it the day you told me about it. How can I get this stuff? > Re: Re: emu oil > > > > > > Terry there is so much out there on MSM all you need to do is a google > > search. You will come up with all kinds of stuff. I take it daily for my > > joint pain. It enhances cell metabolism. > > Chris > > > >> What is MSM? I should know don't. > >> > >> Thanks. > >> > >> Terry > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 I just saw Riss post to her list so she is still around. Did you go to her site? Here it is www.jadegreenbeans.net Chris > > > Hi > > Believe it or not I also take MSM for back pain osteoarthritis. However, > I've never used it in lotion bars, lotions, M & P or anything else. Now my > question is:how do I use it? What proportions, etc.? Do I grind up my > tablets? HELP! > > Thanks, > > Terry > P.S. I tried to reach your source for the shealoe, but she didn't respond. > I did it the day you told me about it. How can I get this stuff? > Re: Re: emu oil > > > > > > Terry there is so much out there on MSM all you need to do is a google > > search. You will come up with all kinds of stuff. I take it daily for my > > joint pain. It enhances cell metabolism. > > Chris > > > >> What is MSM? I should know don't. > >> > >> Thanks. > >> > >> Terry > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 I just saw Riss post to her list so she is still around. Did you go to her site? Here it is www.jadegreenbeans.net Chris > > > Hi > > Believe it or not I also take MSM for back pain osteoarthritis. However, > I've never used it in lotion bars, lotions, M & P or anything else. Now my > question is:how do I use it? What proportions, etc.? Do I grind up my > tablets? HELP! > > Thanks, > > Terry > P.S. I tried to reach your source for the shealoe, but she didn't respond. > I did it the day you told me about it. How can I get this stuff? > Re: Re: emu oil > > > > > > Terry there is so much out there on MSM all you need to do is a google > > search. You will come up with all kinds of stuff. I take it daily for my > > joint pain. It enhances cell metabolism. > > Chris > > > >> What is MSM? I should know don't. > >> > >> Thanks. > >> > >> Terry > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 I just saw Riss post to her list so she is still around. Did you go to her site? Here it is www.jadegreenbeans.net Chris > > > Hi > > Believe it or not I also take MSM for back pain osteoarthritis. However, > I've never used it in lotion bars, lotions, M & P or anything else. Now my > question is:how do I use it? What proportions, etc.? Do I grind up my > tablets? HELP! > > Thanks, > > Terry > P.S. I tried to reach your source for the shealoe, but she didn't respond. > I did it the day you told me about it. How can I get this stuff? > Re: Re: emu oil > > > > > > Terry there is so much out there on MSM all you need to do is a google > > search. You will come up with all kinds of stuff. I take it daily for my > > joint pain. It enhances cell metabolism. > > Chris > > > >> What is MSM? I should know don't. > >> > >> Thanks. > >> > >> Terry > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 I've never heard of the oil, but I've heard of an Emu. It's a type of bird sorta like an ostrich. They are in Australia. Therese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 They supposedly take the oil from the fat of these Emus and people have been using it for years and years for a variety of ailments...........from arthritis to rosceaca (sp?) I tried some on my skin and it soaked right in. I was some what interested but the guy was just such a pushy sales person...........being in sales myself it turned me off so I left in the middle of his pitch. -------------- Original message -------------- I've never heard of the oil, but I've heard of an Emu. It's a type of bird sorta like an ostrich. They are in Australia. Therese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 I've never considered emu products to be much of a " traditional food " , at least for people on this side of the planet. I have to admit that I got turned off to emu products by a friend who is one of those characters that bounce from one MLM (multi-level-marketing) company to another. He and his wife are natural born suckers for those infomercials where people have become billionaires by selling some simple product line. They sit on the deck of their mansion, sipping pina colatas telling you that the money just jumps into your bank account while you play golf! They were inducted into the AMWAY trance, for instance and we had to deal with that onslaught. Amway cultists can be some of the scariest people you ever wanted to meet. Worse than Moonies. Once they got on the emu train about 6-7 years ago, they were convinced they were going to become billionaires and were promoting emu oil for every ailment from head to toe, you could use it for engine oil, sun tan oil, cooking oil, you-name-it. It was a disgusting marketing plan and a real turn-off to us. It's probably a great product line but the marketing was a total yuck. A bunch of farmers were also suckered into raising emu as the Next-Big-Thing and I think every single one lost their shirts on it. A few years ago, people were practically paying you to take their emu flocks off of their hands. Now they are a State Fair curiosity. I was surprised to see the topic come up here. I say let the emus rest in peace, Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 : If you contact me offline at: creativelady@... I have emu oil. Bye for now... Edna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 > > What do you all think of emu oil in your soaps ..whats it like???? > Blessings > Debbie > www.freewebs.com/naturalbeauty Strange, I didn't get a digest I guess, because this is the first post in this thread I've seen. I have used emu in soap, it lends a creamy, rich texture. I don't use a lot though, as it's pricy and I rather keep most of that for a leave-on product. I have substituted 10-20% of my palm for emu. I do use it in high amounts in a rich winter cream for my dry, eczematic skin. I love emu! I have been known to use a few drops neat as a night cream when my skin gets real bad. It has amazing transdermal properties, so it will help bring other ingredients deeper into the skin, a great value if you are using botanical extracts or anti-aging ingredients. It is a must if you make an MSM pain cream. Well, maybe not a must, but I wouldn't do without. Emu itself has mild pain releiving properties. HTH, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 This is where I bought my Emu oil. I was very happy with his shipping prices and his customer service. No association. http://remsset.com/shop/ in MO - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Emu oil is an animal oil so could maybe have been an animal allergies. Shea is made from nuts so may not be best for nut allergies. Sometimes we forget that others have allergies. That is why it is so important to label our products correctly for those who need to be aware. But for those who do not have these allergies, emu oil and shea butter can be great ingredients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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