Emu Oil - Relief for Skin Problems, Hair Loss, Arthritis Pain, Burns and Bruises

If someone tells you he or she has found an oil that is 100% natural, odour free, nourishes skin, relieves arthritis pain and cures burns and bruises, he/she is talking about emu oil.

Emu is a 6ft tall bird, native to Australia. Oil taken from the fat of this bird has been used by native Australians for several centuries to cure variety of conditions like physical injuries, bruises, swellings, etc.

It is a pain reliever, relieving muscle pain and joint pain. Arthritis patients can find pain relief with application of just 14 days. The active contents of the oil reach deep in the skin and works against inflammations, thereby relieving arthritic pain. The content include linoleic (Omega 6) and linolenic (Omega 3) acids.

It prevents hair loss - alopecia areata. It prevents hair fall, hair split, weak hair, grey hair, early baldness, and psoriasis on the head. For applying on scalp, you need to mix equal parts of emu oil and coconut oil.

Emu oil has the peculiar ability to penetrate all the five epithelial (or skin) layers. This ensures the nutrient content of the oil is deposited deep into the body, with ease.

The pH factor of Emu oil is similar to that of human skin's, which makes it easier for skin to absorb the nutrients much faster than most ointments. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties. The antibacterial properties make it useful while treating cuts and bruises. The anti-inflammatory property makes it an efficient treatment for arthritis related pain.

Its effects on skin diseases and hair fall hold much attention among medical research community. People suffering from such conditions like eczema, psoriasis, etc benefit from its use.

It can be the best sunscreen lotion ever made. However, it is natural and no synthetic manufacturing process is involved. It can not only prevent sunburns, but also cure sunburns and other kinds of burns. It is antibacterial and is good to prevent bacterial infection on your skin and on cuts, bruises, etc.

It is moisturizing and good for human skin. It can prevent wrinkling of skin. It can also provide a bit of suppleness to the skin. The biggest benefit is that, it is non-greasy. It acts fast on skin and gets absorbed quickly. It also doesn't clog pores. For skin care and dermatology treatments, emu oil is a natural alternative that doesn't have the side effects and inconveniences associated with several dozens of medicines and ointments.

PS: This article is not written by a healthcare professional and can't be construed as medical advice.  
By:Dev Sar

Burn Treatment And Burn Pain Relief

Everyone knows that accidents happen anywhere anytime to any body. However there are many of us who do not know most accidents occur in the house. The most common among them all is burn. Therefore knowing burn treatment will be an advantage.

When we are given the fact, we will at least push ourselves to get more information related to burn pain relief with burn treatment.

What are The Types of Burns Known?

There are first degree burn, second degree burn and third degree burn which range from the very minor to the very serious, burns can weakened their victims.

Many of us have underestimate the smallest burn, let me tell you it can still be really painful. Knowing how to treat burns with burn treatment will make a lot of different between a smaller calamity and bigger calamity.

It is important if the burn is swelling, blistering severely, or covering a large area of skin, it means it is a serious burn. So you should right away get some proper treatments. Serious burns mean they are either in second or third degree. The quicker burn treatment is given, the better because they can be extremely dangerous.

There are a few things that you should and should not do while attending the burn victims with burn treatment: you must constantly check the breathing and pulse rate of the victim, and emergency services must be called first and instantly especially if the case is serious. By using damp tepid compresses and clean dressings are good enough while waiting for the help to arrive. What you should not do are: never remove any clothing surrounding a severe burn, as in many cases the skin will have fused to the clothing and never apply cold water to severe burns as this can institute shock.

For the minor burns that mostly happen in and around our homes; the first degree burn burn treatment can be done by you, because the first degree burn only affects the first layer of the skin. First and foremost, run the burn under cold water to stop the burning process. Then you can apply an antibiotic cream and loosely wrap the burn in clean, dry cloth. An over-the-counter burn pain relief will more than likely be enough to reduce any discomfort. If it looks like the burn is not healing after several days following the burn treatment, consult a medical professional.

Other burn treatment that you can try:

Egg white can be used as burn treatment by soaking or coating the affected area. It is important for you to know that when the egg white is still wet, pain from the burn will not occur. However, once the burn dries up the pain may come back and reapplication is necessary.

For a smaller burn, mix one or two teaspoons of sodium bicarbonate with a very small amount of water, just enough to make it into a smooth paste (not runny). Place the paste directly onto the burned area and leave it for some minutes. The pain will subside immediately.

You can also apply toothpaste to the burn and it will stop hurting and heal fast.

Grab a tomato and cut it into thin slices and rub over the burned area with one slice of tomato. Rub gently. The acids from the tomato takes away the pain and the blister will not formed.

Precaution will go a long way to ensuring an effective burn treatment should it ever become necessary.

By Patsy Hughes