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Study on Skin Enhancement and Hair Growth, January 1996, Drug and Cosmetic Industry magazine.

This article highlights a preclinical study of emu oil at Boston University Medical Center by Michael F. Holick, Ph.D., MD, as follows:

"The skin is a complex tissue that contains, in its upper layer, the epidermis. The epidermis produces a fine thin layer on the surface, the stratum corneum. The stratum corneum is the outer covering on the skin and serves two purposes. It helps prevent moisture from leaving the skin and serves as a barrier preventing harmful or toxic substances from entering the body through the skin. Below the epidermis is the dermis, which houses a variety of structures, including the hair follicle. As the skin ages, there are marked changes that occur in the skin in both the upper and lower layers of the skin. The major aging changes that occur in the skin include dryness, which is perceived as roughness or scaliness, wrinkling, and laxity. The major change that occurs in the epidermis as it is related to the aging process is that there is a loss of the epidermal fingers that penetrate into the dermis [retepegs]. The major change that occurs in the lower layer of the skin is that approximately 20% of the dermal thickness is lost in elderly individuals. This may account for the paper-thin skin that the elderly can experience. There is a decrease in the amount of elastin fibers, which provide elasticity to the skin causing the skin to be less resilient. Thus, an ideal topical moisturizer that would help aging skin should have the ability to help reverse skin dryness and scaling by enhancing the ability of the skins upper layers to hold on to water. If the [emu oil] could also penetrate into the epidermis and stimulate epidermal growth to rejuvenate its rete ridges and could enhance the thickness of the epidermis, this product would be ideally suited to help the ravages of skin aging.

[Emu Oil] has been touted not only as an excellent skin moisturizer, but also as having potential direct benefits to the skin. Anecdotal information has suggested that the topical application of [emu oil] enhanced wound healing and helped rejuvenate skin." "The fatty acid composition of [emu oil] appears to closely mirror that of the neutral lipid portion of the skin's stratum corneum. Its unique ratio of C-16 saturated and C-18 unsaturated components may be the basis for [emu oil]'s rapid diffusion into and moisturization of dry and/or aging skin." "Once applied to the skin, [emu oil] also appears to dramatically enhance the skin's ability to withstand the rigors of colder climates."

"As remarkable as the [emu oil] has been in treating skin and hair disorders, its activity appears to be synergistically increased when used in combination with phospholipids. Both as the entrapped portion of a liposome and with individual blends of palm, sesame, safflower borage and coconut derived phospholipids..." "In skin moisturizing cremes and body lotion, the [emu oil] prototypes completely outscored their placebo counterparts in providing visible and feel benefits to all skin types. This was especially evident after repeated hand washings."

Longevity Magazine, September 1995 article on skin study and hair growth information also performed by Michael F. Holick, MD, Ph.D, professor of medicine, physiology and dermatology at Boston University of Medicine:

"… the skin of mice treated with [emu oil) became two to four times thicker compared to that of a control group- an important finding considering that skin thins as it ages. No less exciting was the discovery in the same test that over 80% of hair follicles that had been "asleep" were "woken up" and began growing hair after just two weeks of once a day applications of the oil, which contains a significant level of fatty acids, ingredients that help the skin to retain moisture."

Letter written by Amy E. Newburger, MD, Dermatology Consultants of Westchester to "Vaseline Research," February 1994:

"I've used this [emu] oil in a half-dozen patients with severe dry skin from metabolic causes in a paired comparison. The patients apply [emu oil] twice daily on one, another 'active' dry skin product on the other limb. After one month, I've examined the extremities blinded, and the emu oil treated side for all subjects seems to show less dryness, scaling and, in the case of dermatitis craquele type skin, less inflammation. These are not patients with winter dry skin or housewife's eczema. They are all patients with more Ichthyotic skin changes or have metabolic problems such as high cholesterol or hypothyroidism."

Massage and Chiropractic Applications

Dr. Patty Headly of Tonkawa, OK and Dr. Ron Westbrook of Decatur, TX see a small portion of the 20 million Americans who visit chiropractors annually, and every one of those patients has experienced the benefits of Emu Oil and chiropractic treatments. "I have started using massage treatments in my practice," explained Dr. Headly. "Since I have been doing massage, Emu Oil has become a major part of my practice. I do both massage and adjustments and the Emu Oil is used virtually from head to toe. People with chronic shoulder and knee problems get help from the adjusting, but the Emu Oil really does the final trick during the massage. I find it absolutely amazing."

Together, neuromuscutoskelatal problems such as neck, back, and joint pain accounted for 86 percent of the average chiropractor practice last year. Dr. Headly's patients are no different and according to Dr. Headly, Emu Oil is helping those patients get relief. "I can get results using chiropractic alone on lower back pain," said Dr. Headly. "However, it seems that when I use the Emu Oil in conjunction with the chiropractic, the relief is quicker and the muscles stay relaxed longer, and therefore the treatment lasts longer."

According to Dr. Ron Westbrook, emu oil has been used in his practice for approximately eight months for patient comforts, rather then the conventional conductive gels and creams. "What I enjoy most about using the emu oil is that I have a lot more freedom of motion when massaging," said Dr. Westbrook. "The patient is more comfortable because I'm not pulling on the skin and there are no offensive odors such as you have with the conventional creams. However the most significant observation that I have made is the treatments with the oil last longer than without. The [emu] oil relaxes the muscles so well that the treatments hold for a longer period of time," he explained.

Dr. Headly illustrated that there are ligaments and muscles that are attached to the spine. When the spine is misaligned, anything that can cause those tissues to become loose or more fluid, is great help. The more fluid the muscles the less likely they will pull back out of alignment. "I can push the spine back, but by the time the patient gets back into their car, it can be out of alignment again because the muscles and tendons are just to tight," explained Dr. Headly. "With the oil and massage working together, and the deep penetration, the loosened muscles hold longer." Dr. Headly revealed she had a patient who had experienced numerous surgeries. Due to those surgeries, the abdominal skin tissues had lost elasticity to the point of becoming dough-like in texture. Dr. Headly stated that after conducting massage treatments using the Emu Oil on her abdomen, the texture of the skin changed and elasticity was renewed. Even scar tissue began healing. I was amazed to actually see the kind of healing this oil can do," said Dr. Headly.

Arthritic and Pain Relieving Applications

Dr. Thom Leahey of the Arthritis Clinic in Ardmore, OK, discusses the pain relieving effects of Emu Oil and the use of Emu Oil in his practice. A preliminary study has already produced some positive indication that the oil may substantially reduce the pain caused by arthritis. "We took a random sampling of 20 volunteers for a double-blind, placebo-controlled study using emu oil and mineral oil," said Dr. Leahey. "The only qualifying parameter was that the volunteer could not have ever used emu oil before the test. Volunteers also remained on the same arthritis medicine they were currently taking," he explained. "In this test emu oil users reported significant reduction in pain, morning stiffness and swelling. Only 1 of the 8 mineral oil users [placebo] related the same results," reported Dr. Leahey. Encouraged by these preliminary finds, Dr. Leahey felt the oil merited additional investigation through a comprehensive clinical study that could be documented and published in scientific and trade journals. "When I was initially approached by patients advising me that they were experiencing relief from emu oil, I did a literature search on the topic of emu oil. I quickly learned that there was a big void in this area and that there was no published articles in scientific or medical journals." Dr. Leahey revealed. "The dramatic results I have observed convinced me that this oil can make an impact on those suffering from arthritis." He stated. "The advent of this oil has simply changed my practice."

Dr. Leahey attended graduate school at Texas A&M University where he graduated with a Bachelors in Science and a Master in Science. After graduate school, he attended the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth where he graduated in June 1983. He spent two years doing Indian Health Service at the Choctaw Nations Indian Hospital. Dr. Leahey moved to Ardmore in June 1990 and joined the Arthritis Clinic. He does rheumatology practice with special interest in medical disability evaluations. He is on staff at Memorial Hospital. Dr. Leahey is the Medical Director of 6 nursing homes in southern OK. He is the President of Southern District of Osteopathic Association in OK. for 1995. He is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, American College of Physicians, Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, and Fellow of the American Academy of Disability Evaluation Physicians. Source: Emu Today & Tomorrow Magazine.

Sports and Body Building Applications

Doug Atkinson, Sports Medicine Consultant and retired Head Trainer of the Dallas Mavericks, now endorses emu oil for use in sports medicines. Mr. Atkinson writes where Emu Oil is being used:

Individual Pro Athletes

• Jason Kidd: Patella Tendinitis, Ankle Joint Soreness
• Jim Jackson: Same
• Tim Legler: Achilles Tendinitis, Left Hip Pointer
• Luke Longly: Entire Body for Soreness
• Jamal Mashburn: Hands, for Joint Soreness
• Derek Harper: Knees for Joint Soreness
• Pro Rodeo rider Wayne Herman and many others.

Professional Teams and Institutes

• Green Bay Packers
• Philadelphia Eagles
• Houston Oilers
• Texas Ranger
• California Angels
• Dallas Mavericks
• New York Knicks
• L.A. Lakers
• University of Iowa
• University of Arkansas
• Texas Tech

In 1997, Doug Atkinson writes:

"I have personally used Emu Oil in my training room for the past four years on all injuries the players of the Dallas Mavericks have incurred. We have had tremendous success in reducing recovery time thus lowering the number of games missed."

Beyond Chicken Soup: Oil from the Emu, Betty Kamen, Ph.D. as written in Health Science Institute magazine:

"The medicinal uses of emu oil elicit the most interest. Traditional applications address a wide range of skin problems- a critical branch of aboriginal medicine, considering the harsh environment of the Australian outback. The oil has been used as a remedy for burns, wounds, and insect bites, and as a sunscreen and moisturizer. But its healing potential goes far beyond the skin's surface." "The... major essential polyunsaturated fatty acid, linolenic acid, is also found in high quantities in emu oil. Linoleic and linolenic are the two EFAs [essential fatty acids] responsible for fish oil's importance in cardiac and vascular health. However, we should not fall into the trap of the reductionist approach. If these two EFAs were the only factors responsible for emu oil's therapeutic properties, it would be easy to produce a fully effective synthetic substitute. But more than 25 different fatty acids have been isolated from various samples of emu oil . Combinations of these, along with a multitude of yet-to-be-evaluated cofactors are undoubtedly necessary for emu oil to work the way it does. We can't yet capture its essence in a single chemical recipe!"

"...It seems to have many of the advantages of anti- inflammatory steroid drugs like cortisone. And because emu oil works by activating natural healing and protective mechanisms, it lacks the devastating side effects of artificial steroids."

"...Will emu oil replace cortisone? Unlikely! Natural remedies tend to be neglected tools when compared to powerful drugs. But, because of its inherent safety and extraordinary effectiveness, emu oil should find an important place in every medicine cabinet. You'll discover applications for many common ailments, because it can be used freely without fear of negative side effects.

Emu Oil Comments from Dr Peter Pugliese

Dr. Peter T. Pugliese, Chairman and Chief Technology Officer of Hawkeye-Jenson, Inc., Muhlenberg Township, Reading, PA, USA was awarded the Maison G. DeNavarre Medal in 1997. The award recognizes Dr. Pugliese's significant contribution to the art and science of cosmetic research, and was presented at a formal dinner-dance held in his honor in New York. Dr. Pugliese has published and presented numerous papers on skin physiology. He has also authored and published a textbook "Advanced Professional Skin Care". He has consulted with many major skin care companies and is frequently quoted in popular magazines. He currently holds three patents for his inventions, which include an instrument for measuring the moisture content of the skin. Les Nouvelles Esthetiques~February 1997. "I did a relatively small study on emu oil and found several things. One is that emu oil is definitely a penetrant. That is, it increases penetration through the skin. For the anti-aging market-emu oil has a proliferative effect. It causes cells to divide….the good part about emu oil is that it's not greasy, and it penetrates very well, and that's a plus."

ANIMAL TESTIMONIALS

When we started using the Royal Equine Nutritional Supplement, we had already been using the Human grade Pure Emu Oil on ourselves and on wounds of our horses, when E.P.M.I. said they were going to build some products just for horses. I wanted to see and test the products to see if they truly would help my horses with their problems. Fun to Run, a four year old thoroughbred, had ulcers diagnosed by our vet, Bobby Burgess at Remington Park in Oklahoma City. He was not gaining weight, no matter how we fed him. Which also led to poor performance. We knew he had the potential to do very well, but without the energy that is needed to train prior to racing, we felt it was a lost cause.

We started using Royal Equine Nutritional in November of 1997, and within three weeks we could tell a noticeable difference in looks, energy, and weight gain. Before we used the Royal Equine Nutritional, we were going to sell him. His weight, when we started using Royal Equine Nutritional was 930 pounds, when we took him back to the track in December, he weighed 1170 pounds and placed second. Our vet (Bobby Burgess) said he didn't know what we were doing but to keep it up. We rested him for two weeks and ran him again and we placed second. My husband Carlis prior to using the Royal Equine Nutritional, had given this horse no chance to win. Carlis and I feel totally confident, without using the Royal Equine Nutritional we would have sold a winner. We have sent him to Hot Springs, Arkansas. We can't wait to see what Fun to Run does there. We are using Royal Equine on a horse that has E.P.M. right now and can't wait to see if it helps him!
Marilyn Pixley, Duncan, OK.

Dr. Zimmer says that by combining emu oil with an antibiotic or with DMSO and treating sutured wounds with the mixture, he has not had to change bandages as frequently and has been able to release injured animals sooner. "I have discovered numerous benefits to using the oil. The epithelial character of the oil is beneficial. The oil also tends to be bacteriostatic, it keeps the wound moist, and has transport capabilities which are big advantages."
Dr. Matthew Zimmer, DVM

Our adult golden retriever female usually develops a nasty "hot spot" rash on her neck each spring, after her traditional roll in the newly thawed pasture manure. In May the fur was gone from a 5-6" area, raw, red, and oozing with surface infection. Dog was lethargic, and lying on the ground for cool relief to sore neck. I applied pure emu oil, 2-3 times daily. Relief came within a few hours of application. Within a day she regained her bounce and spirit, and within a week the rash and inflammation were gone.
D.G., Wisconsin

We have two dogs and one had two ringworms. I applied pure emu oil to both of them once a day for two days. Bye-Bye ringworm and he since has had no more problems with this. The same dog also has very sensitive skin and often gets severe rashes, especially after we bathe him using Sargents "Skip Flea and Tick Shampoo." We have since switched to an emu oil pet shampoo and his rashes are now very mild. The same dog came down with an infection in his eye which became very inflamed, red and painful to him. I took a cotton ball with pure emu oil and just wiped it across his eye twice daily for two days and no more infection, redness, or irritation. It has never reoccurred to date.
S.W., Illinois

I used emu oil on my mare after she was very irritated as a result of her heat cycle. The skin had peeled and was quite a mess, after using emu oil and after cleansing the inflamed area, she was clear and all her hair grew back.
L.M., Pennsylvania