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Sported Illustrated issue of November 2009 reported: “Shortly before the 2003 London Marathon, Paula Radcliffe collided with a bicyclist and suffered a dislocated jaw, whiplash and cuts and bruises. To hasten the healing, she used an old aboriginal treatment: a balm extracted form the fat of an Emu, a speedy, three- toed Australian bird. A month later Radcliffe defended her title in world-record time”.
What is this emu oil and why haven’t you heard about it before?
Emu Oil – Miracle from Down Under
The emu, a native of Australia, is a large ostrich looking bird that doesn’t fly. The Australian Aborigines first discovered the benefits of the oil and have been using it for thousands of years for bone, muscle and joint pain, as an anti-inflammatory and for many skin conditions. The west is finally taking notice of this remarkable oil.
Red Meat With No Worries: Although a bird, the emu meat is red and a healthy alternative to traditional red meat. It’s naturally 97% fat free, high in iron and vitamin B12 and low in calories and cholesterol. As the meat is packaged and sold, the oil is purified and sold separately.
Benefits of Emu Oil: Emu oil consists of oleic acid (a mono-unsaturated omega-9 fatty acid), linoleic acid (omega-6 fatty acid) and linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid). The benefits are thought to be due to the ability of the oil to deeply penetrate the skin layers. Linoleic acid (omega-6 fatty acid) is believed to ease muscle aches and joint pain. Oleic acid (omega-9 fatty acid) is considered to have local anti-inflammatory affect (similar to ibuprofen). Studies suggest emu oil is bacteriostatic (does not promote growth of bacteria); hypoallergenic (won’t cause irritation); does not leave a greasy feel; and is non-comedogenic, which means it won’t clog pores. Side effects are virtually unknown with. Several small clinical studies reported successful results for temporary relief of muscle and joint pain, specially related to arthritis.
Emu Oil and Burn Wounds: A long-term study by Dr. John Griswold, Director of the Timothy J. Harner Burn Center (affiliated with Texas Tech University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas) in 1995 found that there was statistically significant difference in scar reduction and inflammation of the emu oil treated wounds. Other benefits found from studies from Department of Dermatology, at Texas Medical School in Houston, proved emu oil does not clog skin pores and has anti-aging properties.
Hair Growth and Emu Oil: Another amazing benefit is the ability of emu oil to accelerate hair growth follicles. This was confirmed by Dr. Michael Holick, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Medicine, Physiology, and Dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine. He said, “We found that there was about a 20 percent increase in DNA synthesis, which means that there was a 20 percent increase in the proliferative activity, or the growth activity of the skin in the animals that received emu oil, compared to the animals that received corn oil”. Dr. Holick further concluded, “We found that there was an enhancement in the growth activity of the hair follicles. So it gives us very good scientific indication that we were stimulating skin growth”. There are many brands of available on the market with some cheaper than others. It is important that the one you purchase is properly purified. If not, it may be contaminated, which can be a problem, especially on wounds.
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