Working as a nurse, I began to experience a severe problem with my hands. Due to using the harsh antibacterial soaps and wearing latex gloves on a regular basis, my hands became very dry, chapped, and cracked. Most of the lotions and creams I tried made my hands burn and turn more red. The ones I liked washed off too easily. At 42 years of age, I felt my hands looked more like a 92 year old. I could see dry cracks running all through the top of my hands. I was also beginning to develop a red, itchy rash between my fingers. I decided I would have to come up with a formula on my own, to use at work after taking off the gloves and washing my hands. I wanted something that wouldn't wash off completely, but something that wouldn't leave a greasy feeling. I needed something that would heal the rash and cracked dry skin. I also knew I wanted to include something in the mixture that would kill/repel the bacteria and viruses I came into contact with.
This Hand and Foot Balm is the final result. Read about each ingredient and you'll see why I chose them.
This really works! You'll see!
Lisa Hurley
The oils contained in this balm were specially chosen for their antibacterial, fungal, and antiviral properties.
Not only will this combination of oils soothe irritated, dry, chapped skin, but it will also repel bacteria, fungus, and viral substances.
This is a perfect hand balm for those working in the health care profession, for just these reasons also, as well as those who maintain close contact with the public on a regular basis.
You will be amazed to witness the immediate change in your skin after just one application; used on a regular basis, you will see dramatic changes you never thought possible.
Immunity To Black Plague During The Dark Ages
During the Dark Ages of Europe there were several great plagues that killed millions. These fatal epidemics were so contagious that when people died, no one was willing to remove the bodies for fear of contracting the illness themselves. People would fall dead in the street and be left untouched and unburied.
However, there were some thieves who stripped these bodies of their jewelry and broke into the homes of the deceased to rob them and they didn't get sick. When King James (who was the king who commissioned the English translation of the Bible in 1611) arrested several of them, he demanded their secret upon pain of death.
He discovered that these robbers were actually perfumers and spice traders who knew about the protective properties of essential oils. They used oils such as clove, cinnamon, lemon, eucalyptus, and rosemary which they rubbed on their bodies and put on masks for breathing.
This specific blend of oils used by the thieves was tested at Weber State University for its potent antimicrobial properties. It was found to have a 99.96% kill rate against airborne bacteria. Cinnamon bark oil has been tested alongside the antibiotics, penicillin and ampicillin, in their effectiveness against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The effectiveness of cinnamon was found to be comparable to the antibiotics for both types of bacteria. This data is published in the second edition of the Essential Oils Desk Reference (EODR) on page 411.
In his book "Healing Oils of the Bible", David Stewart PhD states that "during the cold and flu seasons, this blend can be applied to the soles of one's feet." It may very well support the immune system, and reduce your chances of catching whatever bugs may be floating around.
A Message To Those Who Work in the Health Field:
It is inevitable that we are coming into contact with dangerous microbes on a daily basis (MRSA, MRSE, etc...)..... No matter what kind of precautions we use, and how diligent we are at using them, there is virtually no way to prevent contact with these organisms. Using essential oils may be the answer. Even if not the complete solution, then consider it a major step as a barrier to those organisms you need to avoid in order to maintain your health.