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A Product For Eczema that Works Anne, Per our previous conversation, I tried your Emu Oil on my son's eczema. It worked great and my son's eczema is completely cleared up. Your product is the first of many that I tried that has completely worked. The first two or three days nothing happened, but from the fourth day to the ninth, it completely cleared up. Thank you for your help. |
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Aging Baby Boomers are Flocking to the Remarkable Sweet Bird of Youth Courtesy of the American Emu Association LOS ANGELES, October 30, 1998 - Wrinkles, hair loss, aches, and pains are all apart of the growing old, and no one likes it. But there is a way to fight back, and the secret may lie in the remarkable feathered friend from "Down under" - the emu (pronounced e-mew). At first glance the emu resembles its cousin the ostrich. But the difference is skin deep. The Australian native is booming business here in the U.S. as a scientific marvel, not just from its low-fat meat of fanciful feathers, but for its oil. You see, when it comes to aging baby boomers, emu oil is the golden egg. We invite you to provide your viewers with information on today's hottest product in skin care and aging - emu oil. Please note the following: * Dr. Michael Holick, research scientific from Boston University Medical Center was interviewed by ABCC TV, New York (March 4, 1998) on his studies of the effectiveness of emu oil on a variety of aging skin issues. * With the winter season just ahead, the American emu industry is gearing up to bring emu oil to market in time to combat the drying, aging effects of cold weather. * While the emu industry had financial challenges in the early 90s, today's dedicated producers tend approximately 500,000 birds on 5,000-6,000 barns in 48 states. * Conducted at Texas Tech University's Timothy J. Harmer Burn Center and funded by the American Emu Association (AEA), a study on emu oil as a positive burn - wound treatment was presented in 1998. |
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Answer to Skin Conditions Hi Anne, Well, I will be leaving for Costa Rica tomorrow December 19th... and I have to report to you something you would definitely want to know. I used the Emu Oil on my patient as she had broken out in sores on her ear, face and neck which her medical doctor thought it was a yeast problem. Well, first time she applied the oil, her red open sores closed and the redness has gone away. She thinks it is some magical ointment! So, needless to say, I will want to place an order for the oil and have it shipped to my father's house while I am visiting so I can then bring it back to Costa Rica. I am gathering research data for you. I have another patient who has a serious facial problem with hives. He has had it for over 30 years. I will be anxious to get this to him to see his results. I also have several acne patients who I have been working on with diet so along with the EMU we could really get this booming. What are the ingredients in your massage oil lotion? It makes me cold. Great for the hot weather though! I also tried the medication Oil as I had a very sore neck and it totally took away the pain. I am very very excited with all your products. Thought you would enjoy this great news to set off your holidays in the right direction as well as the excitement of bringing your product to the Latin American countries. God certainly blessed you with this so you can import it throughout the world. Walking towards the Light, Bonnie |
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Controlling the Rash of Eczema Denise Chevalier Hamilton, M.D., P.C. 650 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E., Suite 460 Washington, D.C. 20003 (202) 546-0062 September 22, 1999 Anne Geller Thunder Ridge Emu Products 9217 Center Street Manassas, VA 20110 Dear Anne, I am an Allergist and have been in private practice for eleven years. Eczema can be one of the most difficult conditions to treat in my practice. There are varying degrees of severity, and these individuals with moderate to severe cases often are aggravated and uncomfortable for years. One problem they face is finding a product that moisturizes their severely dry and thickened skin without causing an exacerbation. I was first introduced to Emu Oil by my daughter's Pediatrician. She recommended it to treat eczema occurring on her face and extremities. She had been using mild steroid creams which were lightening her skin but not controlling the rash. After three days of using Emu Oil, the rashes were nearly gone! She occasionally has outbreaks now, and brief use of the Emu Oil clears the rash. I have been recommending Emu Oil to my patients for about two months. Eighty per cent of them have noted improvement within a few weeks of use. Most report that their skin is smoother, softer, better moisturized, and less irritated. A few have discontinued their topical steroids. Overall, I and my patients are pleased with the results. I will continue to recommend this product as a valuable adjunct to traditional therapy for eczema and other dry skin conditions. Sincerely: Denise Chevalier Hamilton, M.D. |
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DIABETES, SKIN AND AGING: HOW TO PREVENT SKIN BREAKDOWN by Anne Geller Whoever said that "old age and aging are not for the faint o' heart" knew what they were talking about! As we age, we begin to find more and more complications and health issues in our daily lives. There are internal changes to our bodies, our hair starts to thin and dry out, our short term memory isn't quite what it was, and our skin starts to thin, dry and lose its elasticity. Our skin, which is often forgotten, is the body's largest organ and is our protective armor. It protects us from dirt, disease, free radicals and other harmful elements that are continually trying to invade us. We need to take care of it and maintain the moisturizer, elasticity and integrity that is essential to good healthy skin. This is more important than ever for people who are at high risk for skin breakdown. Wheelchair patients, bed-bound patients and diabetics with diminished circulation are primary candidates for skin breakdown as are persons undergoing chemotherapy, dialysis and older adults with thinning skin. Medications such as prednisone, thyroid therapy and Cumadin are also very dehydrating and damaging to the skin. The body's blood supply is what feeds and nourishes our skin and our bodies. If the blood is not carrying the proper nutrients or is not circulating adequately, we are not being "fed." Consequently, our skin and bodies start to go into a catabolic state, which is the degenerative activity associated with aging and disease. Because of the Essential Fatty Acids ("EFA's") naturally present in Emu Oil there is a very high concentration of antioxidants. The combination of the antioxidants and the hyper-oxygenation of the oil helps to not only slow down the deterioration or aging of the skin and body, but also assists in restoring the body by building good healthy cells. Every day our bodies are replacing 300 billion new cells. If these replacement cells are healthier than the cells being replaced, you have just reversed the deterioration and aging process. Whether you are using the Emu Oil topically or taking it internally, the EFA's and the healing properties of the oil are getting into your bloodstream and are circulating throughout your body, helping you to build new healthy cells and helping to prevent skin breakdown. Such simple treatments can go a long way toward preventing some very major skin problems. |
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Emu Oil Combats Dry Winter Skin, Naturally Courtesy of the American Emu Association Dallas (Nov. 7, 1998) - A powerful storm system forecast to bring heavy snows into the Great Plains early next week is the nation's first sign of winter, and the American emu industry is gearing up. Emu oil is a natural skin emollient produced by the emu, a cousin to the ostrich. Dedicated emu producers are taking steps to bring emu oil to market in time to combat the elements of a cold winter. In the last decade, United States health professionals have become more familiar with this remedy for dry winter skin that has existed for thousands of years and is now a household staple in Australia. Each winter, consumers seek solutions to combat skin problems that accompany drastic seasonal temperature changes. Loss of skin's natural oil from cold temperatures, extreme winds and dry indoor heat can make skin parched, cracked and lose its smooth, natural healthy look. AUSTRALIA'S SECRET COMES TO AMERICA ndigenous to Australia, the emu was imported to the United States years ago but has only recently grown in popularity for the healing properties of its oil. The oil is highly penetrating and non-comedogenic. An excellent moisturizer, the thick, soothing oil is often used alone in its pure form or found in moisturizers and cosmetics. Research conducted at the Occupational Dermatology Laboratory of the University of Texas Medical School at Houston concluded that emu oil consists mostly of oleic acid, a mono-unsaturated fatty acid. MORE THAN A MOISTURIZER Medical specialists discovering the benefits of emu oil are also adapting it into treatment techniques for relieving the symptoms of arthritis, preventing scars and treating eczema. Emu oil is anti-inflammatory; in addition to reducing swelling and stiffness in joints, it reduces bruising and muscle pain. Professional sports trainers and players recognize the benefits of emu oil and use it for sprains, pulled muscles, and sore joints. Emu oil has also been proven to thicken the skin of the elderly by as much as 14 percent and is used widely to treat pressure sores. |
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Emu Oil - A Natural Treatment for Eczema By Myra Charleston First of all, if your hands look like you have some sort of disease, the ladies aren't going to want you to touch them," Ramón stated emphatically. "That's why it was important to get this under control and healed quickly." Ramón is the owner and most popular stylist in his South Texas salon. The salon specializes in personal treatment, and consultations are by appointment only. The salon itself is a sweep of southwestern colors and plants; the effect is like having your hair done in a giant atrium. Want a manicure? Massage? Wine? Coffee? Anything you want, Ramón's people will get it for you. After nearly 30 years in the business, Ramón suddenly found himself with what is commonly known as "housewife's hand eczema," a condition that is both uncomfortable and unattractive. "We had been having some trouble getting plastic gloves, and of course you need those when washing hair or preparing dyes, so I changed suppliers. The new gloves had something in them, a powder, that I was allergic to and it damaged the skin." Ramon's hands became dry and rough, the area over the knuckles became reddened and patchy. Between the fingers the skin began to crack, reminding Ramon of athletes foot. His dermatologist prescribed medication, a steroid cream that Ramon turned out to be allergic to. "I couldn't believe it, the steroid rash was worse - my hands had these little pus filled pockets, really gross." To make matters worse, the dermatologist went on vacation and wouldn't be back for three days. Help arrived in the guise of one of his customers, a charming little gray-haired lady that presented him with a bottle of emu oil and a salty lecture about doctors not knowing everything. She insisted on watching Ramon apply the oil the first time. "Ok, I admit it, I didn't think it would do anything at all. I only tried it because she's an old customer, been with me for years and I love her to death." Ramón smiled and said, "Actually, the oil soothed the skin immediately, it felt better." He used the oil several times that day, mainly because it made the rash feel better and was so quickly absorbed into the skin. He was amazed at the overnight results. "The pus pockets were gone! Ok, there were one or two little hard spots that morning, but by evening, nada." He went on to state that the cracks in the skin were just rough red lines that were completely healed within a couple of days. Ramón states that he talked to his dermatologist over the phone, but saw no need to return to the office. "Let's see, should I spend an unproductive morning waiting in his office, pay $220 for 5 minutes of his time or should I spend $15 on a bottle of emu oil and get on with my life?" Note: This information is provided for strictly educational purposes and is not intended as medical advice. For diagnosis and treatment, consult your physician Reprinted with permission from: emuszine.com |
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Eczema Before and After Pictures The pictures are from an elderly woman with severe eczema on her face. She had been treated for eight weeks by a physician with conventional type therapy (cortisone, antibiotics, IV, oral). All prior medications were discontinued. She switched to using Pure Emu Oil and showed the pictured improvement in only 3 weeks. |
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PSORIASIS: Jackie's Story By Myra Charleston My neck looked so bad a starving vampire wouldn't have bit it!" Jackie Roper's sense of humor helps her deal with psoriasis as much as clipping her nails. Jackie suffers from psoriasis vulgaris, the most common type of psoriasis. In her case, the flaking is usually confined to her scalp, but occasionally works it's way down her neck to her back and chest. In November of 1998, she was at her wit's end with this chronic disease. Psoriasis causes skin cell reproduction to accelerate. A normal skin cell takes about a month to mature. For those with psoriasis, this process takes only 3 or 4 days. These skin cells are poorly developed and push their way up to the skin surface faster than the old cells can be shed. Consequently, the skin cells pile up and form raised, scaly "plaques" that may itch and leave skin below red and inflamed. At least 2% of the population worldwide has some form of psoriasis. Of these, 60% report no itching, 20% report itching during flare-ups and 20% report constant itching. Jackie falls into the middle group. "I thought at first it was just dandruff." She recalled, "I used dandruff shampoos just about every night, no good." Finally she saw a doctor who diagnosed psoriasis. Aside from the physical discomfort, Jackie also endures occasionally embarrassing moments because of the disease. Grocery shopping, visits to her daughter's school, even going out to dinner or a movie can draw stares if the psoriasis has progressed past her hair line. After ten years, Jackie has run the gamut of home remedies to calm the itching. This includes having her husband wrap her yogurt slathered head in cling wrap, applying ice cubes to her neck and bathing in everything from Epson salts to corn meal. She recalls with a chuckle the afternoon her 10-year-old daughter and her friends caught her wearing oatmeal "cap". She heard one girl whisper to her daughter "Your mom has oatmeal on her head!" Her daughter nonchalantly replied, "Yeah, she does stuff like that." Although there is no scientific evidence that diet plays a role, there has been enough hearsay evidence to cause Jackie to try changing her diet to try to ease the outbreaks. She eliminated tomatoes for a while, but finds that eating the low acid yellow tomatoes does not aggravate her psoriasis. "It makes for unusual looking lasagna" she quips. She also reduced her consumption of beef and pork. "It made an obvious difference, but I was constantly craving something to eat! I snacked my way to 200 pounds!" In November she started eating emu meat instead of beef. Her cravings were satisfied, she has begun to lose weight, and most importantly, the itching has not been as bad. At the same time, a girlfriend suggested she try emu oil for her skin. The oil gave temporary relief of the itching, but required frequent applications. She discovered by accident that there were emu oil shampoos, conditioners, cleansing bars and lotions available. "Once I started using the (emu oil) shampoo and conditioner, my scalp started clearing up. I use a emu oil bath bar now instead of the medicated bar I used before and use emu oil lotions after my bath." Jackie reports that after three months of using emu oil based skin care products, her neck completely cleared up. She has been using the products for nearly five months and reports that while the scalp is an ongoing battle, it no longer itches. "Most of it (the psoriasis) is gone, just two small patches are left up near the top of my head. I am NEVER giving this stuff up!" Please remember that this information is not meant to substitute for a consultation with your physician, or another health care professional. Speak with your doctor if you have questions about primary care, or about any medical problem. Reprinted with permission from: emuszine.com |
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Skin Rejuvenation and Acne SKIN REJUVENATION AND ACNE CLINIC Kathryn I. Kailian Paramedical Aesthetician 2440 M Street NW, Suite 413 Washington, DC 20037 Fax: 202.822.9333. Toll-Free: 800.434.1142 June 18, 1999 To whomever it may concern, My name is Kathryn Kailian and I am a paramedical aesthetician practicing skin care since 1982. Never have I experienced using a product like Thunder Ridge Kalaya Oil. I have used another more highly processed emu oil but without the fine results. The oil from Thunder Ridge is extremely moisturizing and healing. I use it liberally in my practice for clinic use and home sales with superior results. Sincerely, Kathryn I. Kailian |
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Influence of Emu Oil on Skin Thickness in Older Individuals By Dr. Leigh Hopkins From presentation given at AOCS Ratite Oil session, May 1998, Chicago, Illinois As we age, there are a number of issues that set us up for complications in our daily lives. There is a change in our skin thickness, so we are always interested in that and looking to change some of that. There is loss of elasticity and adherence to deep tissue - some of that sagging that you get is due to this. Langerhans cells are also decreased, and so immunocompetence is declining with age, and we are more prone to skin infections. There is also probably a decline in the ability of the skin to synthesize lipids, so this is the principal benefit we are aiming for when we apply oils. Skin dryness also increases with age. The consequence is that there is a loss of the integrity of the skin, and then a decline in the ability to repair this. You are also at greater risk for insults to the skin/body. Dr. Hollick has done some studies with mice, applying emu oil to their skin with corn oil as the negative control. Epidermal growth thickness and, believe it or not, hair growth increased. His comments were that there was increased thickness although I don't know what that number was, and 80% of resting hair follicles were "charged." The bottom line is, you have to have a hair follicle for it to be rejuvenated. Emu oil will not make hair follicles. Dr. Pugliese, last year, did another study on skin thickness using ratite oils (ostrich, rhea and emu), with retinoic acid (Retin-A) as the positive control and mineral oil as the negative control. There were probably 4 - 5 mice per group. The finding from that mouse study was that the Retin-A gave marked hyperplasia. The ratite oils gave anything from mild hyperplasia to this mosaic effect seen with Retin-A. The mineral oil, to our chagrin perhaps, also gave a positive response. But this is because it is an irritant, and it gives a different hyperplasia to the response you see with Retin-A. We also looked at fish oil and chicken oil. These did not demonstrate any topical activity. The next study that Dr. Pugliese did for us was to take a look at elderly individuals and see what their response was to the topical application of emu oil. So we recruited 8 people. In retrospect, there is little problem here since they were unbelievably healthy Mennonites. These people, then, were a little unusual. The average age was 72. We did throw in on unusual patient who was 38, who had scleroderma, so she lowered the average age. The average age would have been 77 otherwise, and there were 4 patients that were over 80, or at least claimed to be. I didn't check birth certificates or anything, but these church Mennonites cannot lie, so we had to accept this. They were instructed to apply the emu oil at least nightly (but more often if they wanted to) to the back of the non-dominant hand. That is what we measured the skin thickness on. The study was 6 weeks in duration. This is sort of a summary of the 8 patients, looking at the summation of the epidermis and papillary dermis changes. There is a huge variation in skin thickness between individuals, so if I just gave you the raw numbers, it becomes a little tricky. That's why you need to look at the relative change (percentage change). Le me point two out. Patient 6 is the young lady in the group who had the scleroderma. There was essentially no response. I was looking for the miracle cure for scleroderma, and this study suggests that it's not emu oil. And this other individual with zero change was an individual who claimed he was 84. He had what you would call "ham hands." They were the hardest hands I've ever seen, and when you put emu oil on them it would just dissipate right away. So I thought this could be interesting. But maybe he needed quarts of emu oil, instead of the two ounces that we gave. He had no change. So there are limits, and he could have been an individual that did not follow the protocol as closely as the others. Anyway, his hands were different. The changes are of the order of 9.9 to 10.6%, depending on which portion of the skin you looked at. Combined, there was an 8% increase in skin thickness from 6 weeks application of pure emu oil. FOOTNOTE: In response to the question of whether skin thickness change was measured at the beginning and at the end of the study, or between the two hands (one with emu oil applied, the other without), Dr. Hopkins said that only the skin thickness of the emu-oil treated hand was measured - first at the beginning of the study, then at the end. |
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Soft and Smooth Again By Irene Meloy October 5, 2000 Anne Geller Thunder Ridge Emu Farm 9217 Center Street Manassas, Va 20110 Dear Ms. Geller: My husband, who is a Type II diabetic, has been using Emu Oil and Maintenance Lotion on his legs (skin area and in-step where he recently had cancer surgery - skin cancer). This morning he commented that his legs were still oily---I bent down to feel the skin, and it was soft and smooth! NOT OILY. I told him he wasn't accustomed to soft and smooth skin anymore. He normally has extremely dry skin. My next work is to use the oil on the neck area of my schnauzer who has scaly skin in that area. I will keep you posted on how it is working. Hope to see you Saturday morning at the Fairfax outdoor market. With regards, Irene Meloy 9136 Santayana Drive Fairfax, VA 22031 Phone: 703-691-2366
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