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Ditch the Itch
With Emu Oil, THE Natural Alternative™
It’s a pretty spring day and you can’t resist the urge to do a little
spring-cleaning in the yard and flowerbeds. You pull out weeds, trim a few
bushes, and maybe even burn some dead branches. Later that evening you
absent-mindedly scratch a small but persistent itch. Within hours you realize
that the irritation has spread and you have a full-blown rash caused by exposure
to poison ivy. You are not alone; nearly 90% of the population is allergic to
urushiol, the oil found in poison ivy, oak and sumac. The allergic reactions
range from redness, bumps, blisters, itching and swelling to enlarged glands and
fever in severe cases.
Urushiol begins to penetrate the skin within minutes, and rashes form within 12
to 48 hours. Within a few days the blisters will crust over, then it usually
takes 10 or more days for the skin to heal.
There are three ways to be exposed to urushiol:
· Direct contact with the sap of poison ivy, oak or sumac.
· Indirect contact such as by touching a pet, garden tools or clothing that has
come in contact with the sap.
· Exposure to smoke from a fire burning one of these poison plants
If you think you have been exposed to one of these poisonous plants, follow
these simple steps:
· Wash exposed areas with soap and cold running water within 30 minutes of
exposure. If the urushiol is washed off before it can penetrate the skin, there
will be no allergic reaction.
· All clothing, including shoes, should be washed with a detergent also. The
person handling the clothing should be aware of the danger and take precaution
handling the laundry.
· If you do develop a mild rash, relieve the itching by using AEA Certified
Fully Refined emu oil. Apply only after thoroughly cleansing the affected area
with soap and water.
Emu oil is highly penetrating. Because of its transdermal qualities it could
carry urushiol or other chemicals into the skin. For this reason, the American
Emu Association recommends using this homeopathic remedy after bathing. “Always
look for the AEA Certified Fully Refined seal,” said Gerald Edwards, AEA
President. “It is your guarantee of quality, not just from the company selling
the oil, but from an internationally recognized and unbiased third party with no
vested interest in the company.”
AEA Certified Fully Refined Emu Oil is pure emu oil that has been tested by an
American Oil Chemist Society certified chemist and meets the stringent
specifications for that section of the Emu Oil Trade Rules. These Trade Rules
recognize three grades of emu oil, Crude, Once-Refined and Fully-Refined.
Fully-Refined Emu Oil is the highest, safest grade on the market with the
longest shelf life. Only pure emu oil that has gone through this stringent
evaluation process can carry the AEA Certification Seal.
The American Emu Association represents an alternative agriculture industry,
dominated by the small farmer, who is devoted to humane and environmentally
positive practices that will produce beneficial products for society. Visit
http://www.aea-emu.org for more information on emu oil and other emu related
products.
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