Edgar Cayce Readings, 23-4

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [23], this we have had before. (We find the odor of iodine about the body.)
Now as we find, the conditions that disturb in the present are acute conditions arising from the organs of the pelvis - or more specific the sac, or there being produced or caused in same (by the activities of the active principles of orris and ergot) spasm, and an expulsion of the activities of the system from normalcy.
Then with indiscretions of being on the feet, and the hands in hot and cold water, there has been produced this acute condition; and the feelings of an engorgement, the natural condition arising from the producing of a revulsion - so as to cause a little temperature.
We find at present no immediate cause for alarm, but it WILL require that precautions be taken in quite severe measures.
For it is as serious as an abortion would be; and unless there are great precautions taken in the activities of the body, it will be very hard for the body to have the period of gestation WITHOUT a great deal of trouble, and the inability to carry through the full periods. [See 23-4, Par. R2.]
These would naturally make the inclinations for trouble and disturbance at those periods whenever the menstrual flow begins, and will make a constant sufferer until there is the correct position; unless precautions are made that the womb is kept at the present time towards going into its proper position. For it has dropped down, and naturally will be pulled one way or another unless it is kept straight.
Then, keep off the feet for at least ten days to two weeks. At least ten days keep off of the feet.
Keep the hands out of cold water.
Keep the feet WARM; well that they be bathed occasionally in warm water. For the lower limbs should be raised just a little bit when lying down; and the body should recline most of the time during the next ten days, with little or no standing or walking, and especially not going up and down steps or lifting or getting about hot appliances or applications that would have to do with the exterior portion of the system.
For precautions to prevent any inflammation or infectious forces arising, as we find it is necessary that a douche be taken occasionally with Atomidine solution; not too strong, but a douche of water and Atomidine occasionally, that all the organs may be near into position. We would say give them once a day, or NOT MORE than once a day - but these body-temperature. The proportions would be a teaspoonful (not to running over, but a teaspoonful) to a quart and a half of water. Use only in a Fountain Syringe, and well that this be cleansed each time - that is, each of the appliances cleansed - before it is used again.
Well that osteopathic manipulations be given for the correct adjustments in pressures from the lumbar, sacral and coccyx area.
Keep the body-building foods but semi-liquids.
Keep the eliminations near to normal.
Burned whiskey would be well, but burn only Rye whiskey, as a stimulant; or whiskey burned with egg, or an eggnog made of same, would be well.
Do these as we find for the body.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What will relieve the constant aching and pain in pelvic region?
(A) The adjustments and the quiet.
(Q) Has anything been done that was injurious to the body?
(A) That would depend upon the view of the matter. Anything that would cause such a condition as to prevent natural reactions later is naturally injurious. The precautions that have been indicated as necessary may overcome these the better.
(Q) How often should the manipulations be given, and how many?
(A) There should be at least three; one every other day.
We are through with this Reading.
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BACKGROUND

Medicine had been taken, on advice of a friend (?), to bring on menstrual period.

REPORTS

9/07/37 See 23-5.
4/05/38 See 23-9 re. first of a series of miscarriages.