Using Emu Oil Arthritis Creams for Joint Pain Relief

Suffer from joint pain?

Emu oil arthritis creams may give you relief from sore joints.

The term 'Arthritis' describes over 100 different conditions affecting the joints and connective tissue surrounding the joints. The hallmark symptoms are stiffness and pain in or around a number of joints.

Here you'll learn more about emu oil and it's use in relieving your joint and muscle pain in the form of topical creams.

The History of Cool

The application of creams and lotions to relieve pain has been used for ages. The Greek philosopher, Hippocrates, used to cool the skin around joint pain, sprains and muscle aches.

Ancient Chinese medicine used mint oil to cool the affected area and relieve pain. Scientists now realize that mint oil may actually stop pain messages from reaching the brain.

Other herbal treatments may include the use of Arnica, a herbal remedy for bruises, sprains and joint pain associated with inflammation. It's usually applied as a gel, but you can also buy it in pill form.

Treating arthritis involves addressing the inflammatory component within the joint and the surrounding tissues.

Emu Oil and Joint Pain

Emu oil has proven anti-inflammatory properties. It's ability to penetrate deep into the dermis makes it an ideal candidate for treating joint pain and muscle aches.

I think the best creams for drug-free pain relief should be:

• Deep penetrating.
• Use a high quality emu oil.
• May include heat or cold-inducing ingredients.
• Preferably odor-free.
• Improve circulation in the affected area.
• Improve joint flexibility and range of motion.
• High potency, fast-acting and long-lasting effects.

Ingredients in Emu Oil Arthritis Creams

Look at the label on an any joint remedy cream and you'll find a variety of different ingredients. The most effective ingredients that will help reduce inflammation, swelling and provide some sort of pain relief.

Here's a list of natural ingredients that provide pain relief:

Emu oil

Proven to penetrate the dermis, anti-inflammatory and promotes healing.

Mint Oil

Used in ancient Chinese medicine to treat muscle and joint pain. Shown in studies to help your body block pain messages from reaching your brain. Talk about natural pain relief at its best!

Arnica

Also called Wolfsbane. A yellow flower and member of the daisy family. Arnica is a popular herbal treatment for bruises, sprains and tissue swelling. Research shows Arnica relieves swelling and pain.

Menthol

Found in peppermint oil. Frequently used in topical applications for relief of muscle aches and sprains. Promotes a 'cool and icy' feeling when applied to the skin. Can be found in Vicks Vapor Rub.

Camphor

Historically farmed from Camphor trees in India. Easily absorbed through the skin and produces a cooling sensation similar to menthol. This cooling sensation acts like an anesthetic, decreasing the sensation of pain.

Methyl Salicylate

A mixture of menthol and salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is from the Willow Bark tree, a natural form of Aspirin. Methyl Salicylate is frequently found in muscle rubs. Ever heard of overdosing on Aspirin? Methyl Salicylate can be toxic of large amounts are absorbed through the skin or ingested.

Diclofenac

A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID). Usually available over the counter at most pharmacies. Depending where you live, you may need a Doctor's prescrption for this.

Other ingredients found in emu oil arthritis creams may include glucosamine, vitamin E, chondroitin sulfates, collagens, vitamin C, aloe vera, and witch hazel.

My wife, Joy, uses a product called White Flower Analgesic Balm. We get it from a local asian grocery store. It contains menthol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptus oil, mint oil and camphor - all ingredients found to help relieve pain and swelling.

She'll massage the affected area with emu oil before adding a few drops of White Flower. She finds this combination provides excellent pain relief.

MSM and Emu Oil

What is MSM?

Methylsulfonylmethane, or more easily called MSM, is an organic sulfur compound. Some researchers suggest that MSM has anti-inflammatory powers. Studies show MSM promotes cellular detoxification by increasing the amount of water and nutrients flowing through cells.

MSM occurs naturally in plants and some foods. It's similar in chemical structure to dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), a substance that's easily absorbed through the skin and can carry other ingredients along with it through the skin barrier. Combining MSM and emu oil would make an effective arthritis cream.

Comments:

The best arthritis creams would include emu oil, MSM, mint oil, menthol, camphor, arnica and Diclofenac. This combination of ingredients would give you an anesthetic cream that fights inflammation, reduces swelling and blocks pain messages from reaching the brain.

Using an emu oil arthritis cream is an effective, drug-free method of reducing the pain and symptoms of joint pain.

Improving your quality of life and lessening pain naturally is what holistic healing is all about. And isn't this what we all want in the first place?

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