The following feedback is from people who wanted to try our massaging oil during our North Island Trials that began in September 2013. It is in chronological order with the latest formulation first, going back to an Extra Strength formulation and several formulations of Regular Strength. Thanks to all the input from those who chose to provide feedback we were able to develop a stronger, faster acting formulation that provides effective relief for all types of inflammation. Based on the feedback that follows, our 100% natural massaging oil appeared to work as well or better than other commercially available products. Another benefit of our massaging oil is that it can be used as often as needed, without worrying about side-effects.
22 Apr 2014 – Marathon Runner A marathon runner tried our new formulation and she said that she rubbed it on her knees after a marathon and the pain was gone in about 5 minutes. Normally she uses arnica, which doesn’t produce the same effect, and would like to use this instead.
22 Apr 2014 – Bike Racer Sheryle B (see below) gave a sample to her son-in-law who competes in long distance bike races and trains for 100km races. He said that after a race he used it and his recovery time was 24 hours less than normal.
06 March and 22 April 2014 - Severe pain (has been a trial participant for all formulations) I have used all your previous formulations, but this new formulation was the fastest acting on all my pains. I’m using it and it’s better on my hands, shoulder, neck & sciatica. I like it thank you. Sheryle B Note: it did not help the cancer tumour on my foot, but nothing helps it.
17 Apr 2014 – Chronic Knee Pain I have chronic knee pain which causes me to hobble. I rubbed it into my knee and it worked after 8 minutes (timed by a sceptical physiotherapist). It remained pain free until the next day, even after walking and kneeling on it. Karen R 7 Apr 2014 - Chronic Knee Pain (see more info on 3 Dec 2013 - Bob) The new formulation felt like it was absorbed into the skin faster (almost immediately) and worked quicker. Bob Note: it did not help my problem when there was no inflammation, when bone was rubbing against bone. 2 Apr 2014 - Sciatica The new formulation worked within minutes to ease the pain. The occurrences of sciatica pain have also reduced since I have been using our massaging oil and I am still doing all the same things that I used to. Judy - one of the creators of the massaging oil who uses it regularly for reoccurring pains that normally required regular doses of panadol and other painkillers.
16 Nov 2013 - Arthritis in Hand I used your massaging oil and I can use my fingers again. My hands aren’t puffy and I can actually wear a ring again. Thank you so much. Sandy Jan 2014 – Chronic pain (see more info on 18 Nov 2013 - Kerry Ann) ‘Been pretty much pain free over the holiday period & I’ve found with the extra strength (XS) that I only need to put it on every few days for me. Different story now I’m back at work – had a sore back last night after coming back to work yesterday! I think its work!’ Kerry Ann 16 Jan 2014 - Severe pain in shoulders neck (see more info on 11 Oct 2013 - Donna K) ‘XS works faster and lasts longer. I ran out of XS before I got my new supply, so I had to take Panadol instead before bed, like I used to. It had no effect and I kept waking up because of the pain all over my body.’ Donna K 3 Dec 2013 - Chronic Knee Pain I've been trying to work out the best way to show the results of the 2 strengths of the massaging oil, because the stronger brew doesn't give twice the time without pain. I divided the activities into relaxing, 4hrs (7%), 5hrs (15%), walking on the flat, (footpaths, flat paddocks), 3hrs, 4hrs, walking around the hills and driving, one and and a half hrs and two and a half hours. Probably giving instructions for use it is easiest to say 3 times a day for light exercise, and 4 - 5 times for heavy exercise or as needed. Bob 9 Dec 2013 - Arthritis in Hand & Knee, Physical Labour Injury My husband (the sceptic) hurt his neck and shoulder. He had a shower and I used the XS and massaged it in. He rested for an hour then got up and said ‘Wow That’s magic”. A few hours later he is still good. I will do again before bed. He is impressed! I put it on my knee for three nights - no pain for a week. I have arthritis in my hand as well. I massaged XS in when painful it’s great relief and before bed a lovely silky oil. Just a few drops.- So good. It is faster than original strength - amazing. Thanks Flo Note: I am no longer wearing a copper bracelet. 18 Dec 2013 - Cellulitis, Ankle Joint Pain from Standing (Hairdresser) Started with the original strength and asked if there was a stronger version as there was some relief but needed it to last longer. “The XS gave more immediate relief and lasted longer. I used it on my cellulitis every time it starts to get a bit red and it is not flaring up like it does every year. When my ankle feels like it is going to give out I rub some XS on and feel immediate relief. I would use this every day and would need at least a 250 ml bottle size.” David 18 Dec 2013 - Sports Injuries Thank you for the trial sample of the olive leaf extract. At that time I had a back muscle injury sustained the day previous with paddling a stand up paddle board, where I immediately had the extract rubbed on numerous times. 18 hours later I was totally pain free with full pain-free movement, which I totally contribute to the anti-inflammatory properties of oleuropein. Thank you - I am sold! Follow up feedback - “Can I please have more samples as I have a marathon runner, a personal trainer and several work colleagues I want to give it to to help with their sports injuries”. Tony
18 Nov 2013 - Chronic Pain Sufferer (Shows Use Model for 50ml bottle size) Here is my daily diary..... & forgot to tell you my mum said for the first time in 15 years (I think she said) she has had no swelling in her knee from using the oil. She drove 8 hrs to Napier without an achy knee too!! She is wrapt. 7/11/13 – Day 1 - Bit of an achy back in morning, put on, no aches. Only remembered at 3.30ish to put on again as was bit niggly – all good. Good & put on at night. 8/11/13 - Day 2 - Achy this morning when got out of bed. Put on after shower. Able to move easily again within minutes. Put on at lunchtime. Drove to Auckland – no aches sitting for long & move easily getting out of car, without being stiff. Sat in restaurant for couple of hours that night & able to get up easily without seizing up. Put on before bed. 9/11/13 - Day 3 - Put on this morning. This is the test – Shopping in Albany!!! Walked around Westfield for couple of hours with no aches. Put on while still out shopping as was that time of day. Normally I can hardly move (back very stiff) after shopping for a couple of hours. JUST AMAZING. I’M ONTO A WINNER. 10/11/13 - Day 4 - No struggle getting out of bed. Held my friends very heavy baby & normally would have a sore back from standing & not used to holding a baby, but no pain. 11/11/13 - Day 5 - Must have slept a bit twisted as was sore to try & turn over in bed, but came right when went to get out of bed. Good for rest of day. Sat at hairdressers for 2 hours & was able to get up without any stiffness. 12/11/13 - Day 6 - Same as yesterday, sore in bed before getting up, but ok to get out of bed. Walked halfway up Parahaki (a very high hill), only because of time restraints. 13/11/13 - Day 7 - Same as yesterday too. But I’m sure its easing. Walked up Parahaki – no probs. 14/11/13 - Day 8 - Much the same as yesterday. Getting less & less pain. Stood at hockey in the evening for ½ hr & normally would have a stiff, achy back by then, but absolutely nothing. Its just amazing! I’m stoked. KerryAnn 3 Dec 2013 - Knee and Achilles Tendon I am still using it and I am finding it very good. My knee feels a lot better as does my Achilles Tendon. I can still feel both a bit, but I am not limping as I did. It has certainly got my vote. Rod B 4 Dec 2013 - Sports Aches & Pains Just thought I would drop you a line on the sample of oil I have been using. I have used it a number of times especially after running or at gym when the old soreness, aches and pains comes back to haunt me. It has proved very good in removing the aches and pains in muscles and even lower lumbar niggles. Glenn
4 Oct 2013 Firstly thank you for the sample you gave Ron. He came home and asked how my knees were then my arm and shoulder then gave me your product which I applied after a bath. I was moving one of the rooms around over 3 months ago and pulled my shoulder and arm and have had 6 weeks of physio which made the pain worse. Last night I had the best sleep ever for months and didn’t wake up till 8.45 today which is unusual for me so I want to keep using your product if it gives me the relief I’ve had for the past nearly 48 hours. I still have a small niggle but am confident it will get better as time goes by. Thank you again. Regards L. G. (Kaitaia)
9/10/2013 “For the past 20 years I have had a knee problem sustained in a sporting injury. I have endured various levels of discomfort over this time and have been unable to find any product that will give relief. I was introduced to this massaging oil and noticed the difference almost immediately. After applying the product in the evening there was no discomfort during the night and after applying it again in the morning not only did I have more movement in the joint but the discomfort was dramatically reduced. I’m sold on this product.” Kenneth L.
11/10/2013 I was given a sample of massaging oil and used it for one week. 1. type of pain – severe in shoulders, ongoing, on and off for 2 years and previously every few years for the last 40 years 2. location - shoulders & neck, and during the week lower back , one knee and Achilles 3. how long to relieve the pain – 10 – 30 minutes 4. how long did effect last – 5-6 hours 5. was there healing, no recurrence of pain – no 6. how satisfied were you – very, it was as effective as voltaren gel or tablets much appreciated, Donna K.
11/10/2103 Been trialling this massaging oil for a week now for all sorts of joint pain, stiff fingers, wrist and elbow pain to mention a few. Definitely felt better after using the product, in particular my fingers, was able to move them freely and with very little pain after one application. The next day rubbed some more on my finger joints, by mid afternoon the pain had gone. Used it on my wrists and elbows also found it a great help, though it took a few more applications. Works wonders on sore muscles absorbs fast and seems to start working quickly. Awesome product. Kia ora Ben R.
27/10/2013 Just how can I thank you. I am 66 years old. The pain in my lower back started at the age of 14. I learnt to live with it and when it was bad I would take pain medication from the doctor, in turn that would make you sleepy. At the time that I used the oil, my back was at one of its most painful times. With not getting a good night sleep and not able to do my work well during the day. After hours of using the oil, the pain weaken and by two days I have had no pain- that was four weeks ago. Thank you for giving my life back. Thank you, Reverend Christine C
28/10/2013 I was recently given a small bottle of your massaging oil to try on my Achilles tendon . I had been in so much pain and my Achilles had been so hot I had been icing it 5-6 times a day, with not a lot of relief . As my job entails a fair amount of walking it was vital to get myself mobile and pain–free. I found on rubbing the oil into my Achilles the relief I received was immediate! One minute there was pain and after the rubbing of the oil there was none . It was that instant! I found myself going to the bottle to actually look to see what was in it as it had worked so miraculously on my pain. With that I continued to rub the oil into my Achilles whenever it felt sore and over a period of a few days the pain had subsided so that I was back on the tennis court. Two weeks later it is as if I have had no Achilles pain –all gone and back to normal. I have used the Oil over the last two weeks on other sore spots - my sore neck, sore shoulders a little bit of RSI in the thumb and a rotator cuff injury and I have gained immediate relief. It’s been fantastic and I am truly grateful to you for entrusting your precious product to me to try –thank you. Give it a go .You will find it will work just as effectively for you and whatever sore spot you have. Gayle (RGON , BHSC )
1/11/2013 First and foremost, thank you thank you and thank you. I can’t say enough about your new product. This product is amazing. When I got the test sample I thought wow I have to use this sparingly as it was a small amount. We are dairy farmers in our late forties and early fifties. My husband is an Artificial Insemination technician and is doing over 100 cows a day on 9 farms during the months of September through to early December. This job puts a lot of pressure on his arms and hands and he usually suffers from Carpel Tunnel in his hand and has to wear a brace in the evening and while sleeping. Well guess what? He started getting the tingle in his fingers and used your product every day since (only a small amount) and he has no pain and no tingling fingers. I strained my shoulder jumping in and out of the tractor and used your product. Rubbed it in the evening, had an amazing sleep and woke up with no pain. Also during driving the tractor I got a heel spur in both feet and every time I got up in the morning I could hardly walk it was so painful. I gave my heels a solid massage and rubbed some of your product in and the pain is now gone. We are both absolutely blown away with this product and wish you all the best with it. Kind Regards, Syd and Annette P 4/11/2013 After undergoing surgery last year on a prolapsed disc, and after a heavy recent workload, (digging or lifting) pre surgery symptoms reappeared i.e. pain in hips and behind the knee. A quick application of your new product rubbed onto my back alleviated all pain and improved movement within 10 minutes. I don’t know how it works but it does work. I think you clever people are onto something here. Thanks guys. Geoffrey R.
4/11/2013 I wake up most mornings to get out of bed & am bent over like an old lady, with pain in my lower back. But after using your magic oil on & off for a week, it has helped immensely. My back is definitely not as painful as it was, some days there is no pain at all. Thanks so much! KerryAnn R.
2/11/2013 I was introduced to your massaging oil when I was up at Tutukaka staying with my sister and Graham and Di came around for dinner one evening. It was so interesting listening to them talk about it all! I was very keen to try it and they were so enthusiastic. I have had lower back pain on and off for years but more recently this year when I got a slipped disc in my lower back at the beginning of May. Since then I’ve had chronic pain and it was just starting to feel lots better after 5 months when I re-aggravated it again at the end of September while at work and have been back at Physio since. I have found the oil really good and often find it helps relieve the pain greatly within minutes. It varies in terms of how long that lasts depending how much it’s hurting. While I still get back pain most days at the moment, each time I use it I definitely get relief but use it only once or twice daily, because I’m trying to make it last! I am really pleased with it and take it everywhere. Thank you, I love that it’s natural! If you are able to send me another 20ml bottle that would be much appreciated but I would also like to purchase the 50ml size. My sister bought one off Di the evening I was there but she lives in Whangarei and I am on the North Shore so I probably won’t be seeing my sister for a few weeks and I’d really like one sooner rather than later. They also introduced me to the teas! They seem greatly beneficial too, my sister had made some coffee tea which she gave me to try. All the best, Kind Regards, Janice B.
7/11/2013 Hi, just relaying feedback from my mother in law. She's 66 years old and suffers from all sorts of aches and pains. I gave her a sample bottle of your massaging oil , which she's been using for two weeks. As long as I can remember she's always had problems with her feet. She said they were always cold and felt like they were cramping all the time. The doctors said it had to do with poor circulation. She's tried different prescription meds as well as over the counter medications which she said bought little to no relief and of course lots of other problems. upset tummy etc.. After using your oil she said her feet had never felt better. Actually she said it gave her instant relief (her words)..She absolutely loves this product which she said has been a great help for her. cheers Ben R
