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Topical Treatments
Recently, I have been recommending more and more external/transdermal mixtures that have a wide range of applications for various cancers. I am exalted about the use of transdermal essential oils that are mixed with other plant oils and DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide, an anti-inflammatory agent). Essential oils are some of the most potent cancer fighters found in nature, and we've only just begun to scratch the surface of their potential use in cancer treatment. I am currently working with many variations of these mixtures that can be applied to any soft tissue area of skin, the soles of the feet, the scalp, or the area of skin that is directly over an organ, such as the liver. Some can also be used as additions to bathwater. The following are external formulas that are currently available.
Lavender Poke Oil
This is my own formula, which has several variations, depending on the specifics of the condition. One of the main uses for this remedy is in breast cancer following a lumpectomy. After the initial healing is done, usually two to three weeks after surgery, I recommend using this oil on the breast and/or lymph nodes two to three times daily. It could also be used following radiation therapy or as part of a treatment for cystic breasts.
Ingredients:
Poke oil
Hypericum oil
DMSO
Organic essential oils of lavender, rosemary, and rose geranium
Vitamin E oil
Azelaic Acid
Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring, nontoxic dicarboxylic acid that has been widely studied in Europe over the last decade. Studies have shown that this fatty acid possesses significant properties that offer therapeutic applications in the field of dermatology. It is a known competitive inhibitor of tyrosinase, with its main target being the mitochondria. Cell culture studies in melanoma, lym-

 
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