Edgar Cayce Readings, 120-3

(Physical Suggestion)

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EC: Yes, we have the body here, [120] - this we have had before. Now, the changes as come about at present, we find, are only the beginning of that as may be expected for the body. There are needs that the mental and the physical be accorded that application that will deal with each in the manner as to bring for same the proper correlation of one, and the effect of one another upon the physical conditions; that is, necessary often that conditions be altered - apparently to meet the needs of circumstances, physical and mental. Ready for questions.
(Q) Should any change be made in [osteopathic] manipulations?
(A) Be necessary that rather the gentle massage, following nearer the line of the neuropathic application, of beginning with the extremities and going gently over the whole system in the manner to allay the system; for here is the condition to be met:
In the physical conditions, the strain on the lymphatic circulation in such that, following out the nerve ends that follow capillary circulation will aid, allay and assist the body, mentally and physically, and give the opportunity to apply occasionally deeper manipulations and medicinal applications that will materially aid, see?
(Q) Should hot packs be given, and how often?
(A) When there are the deeper manipulations, hot packs should be given to those centers where deeper manipulation is to be made - though, each evening, it would be well - when the body is being prepared, either at period of bath, or the hot bath given - that hot applications of saturated solution of Epsom salts be used on knees, hands, joints, or the whole system. These will be well. The hot application, or PACKS, should be when manipulations are given along the lower portion of spine. These may be given when there are the manipulations, but well were the packs - or the Salts applications - made EACH evening, when bath - or preparation for retiring is done. Knees, joints, feet, limbs, hips, shoulders, arms, hands, and ESPECIALLY across the shoulders - where the brachial activities are shown. As is seen, where the shoulder pains - as come from the overactivity, as given, in the changes - and where the injury to the spine was such as to cause subligations or pressure, - or such taxation as to produce pain in movement - these would be WELL. Well that, when such packs - or such hot applications are made, that at least TWO applications be made; that is, the cloths or packs wrung is out of hot saturated solution of salts - then, when this is cooled, apply same again, see? That will allow the body to rest.
(Q) Would it be advisable to have gentle massage while in bath?
(A) This is very good, but this may be given BETTER FOLLOWING such a bath, or an application - see? and it will require time and patience to follow same thoroughly.
(Q) How often should deeper manipulations be given?
(A) About once each week. See, this may be given in this manner - that the application of the packs, or those of the violet ray may be altered to meet the needs of circumstances, so that one will not conflict with the period of another. Or, the body requires something continually to be done. Then, so order the applications that they do not all occur at one treatment, but one in one portion of the day, one in another portion of the day, see? Say, the applying of the Gold in the system - this may be given, then two hours later give the violet ray, see? then two to three hours later would come those properties as may be given with the meals; then the regular exercises in the air, or where the body may have the better effect of the sun's rays, or of the ultra- violet rays in a reflected form, and where the applications later may be given of the packs, or baths, or what may be needed during that period.
(Q) Is it well to discontinue the aspirin twenty-four hours before taking the eucalyptol, oil of turp and benzosol?
(A) Better that this be reduced gradually; that is, five grains may be discontinued for a period of three to four days before another discontinuance of that amount would be made. Then, later, this may still be discontinued a little more - but it should be that, no aspirin - or no salicylic acid is in system for at LEAST a period of twenty-four hours BEFORE the eucalyptol and others are given. Why? In the effect created in system by the acid, while not detrimental to the heart's action - in this particular case we are speaking of, [120] - unless taken in large quantities - it DOES, NATURALLY, affect the gastric juices of the system, or the lymph in the internal system is affected - just as the vegetative nerve system of the intestinal tract is affected, or DEADENED. Hence the easing of pain to the body. NOT a curative, in any sense - only allowing the central nerve system to work under stress without pain radiating from the call of the emunctories in the system; for, when the lymph and vegetative is deadened, the lymph works or operates secondarily through the activity of the cerebrospinal nerve system. Now, the changes as are effective by the taking into the system of eucalyptol, benzosol and oil of turp:
The eucalyptol acts directly, when taken internally, with the RESPIRATORY system - aiding the circulation by increasing same without increasing pressure THROUGH the system. The benzosol [See Par. R2 for ingredient] acting in that force as is with the lessening of the strain on the lymphatic circulation, but not retarding the activity of the vegetative nerve system of the intestinal tract - hence not hindering assimilation. While the activity of the small principle in that of turp is to STIMULATE that hindered in the hepatic circulation, STIMULATING the liver AND kidneys, DIRECTLY, to separate poisons in the system, in the blood supply, in such a way and manner as to ELIMINATE same! See the difference in the effect of narcotic acting in a different way and manner? Each principle acting with a different system. NOW, to COMBINE same, when there was in the system salicylic acid - that its principal activity in this system is with the vegetative system, and then to add those principles of the benzosol and that of the turp with same, would be to CLOG the system - as to cause eruptions to the lymphatic external system, or an itching sensation - that to this body would make it almost mad!
(Q) Should patient be allowed Digitalis?
(A) In very small quantity, when necessary.
(Q) Why did the pain in shoulder, from which body has been free for over two months, return after having been given the first treatment?
(A) As was given, this returned from the overactivity of the system in the changes made. With the application of the Salts packs, these will disappear.
Would be well for this body were the wet battery [Wet Cell Appliance] vibration, carrying a charge of the tincture of iodine - one pound - charged in the battery and given to the system. This may be given in the middle of the day, as the body rests. Make the application of the anodes - the first, or small anode, apply to the ankle one day, to the wrist the next day - but alternating the sides of the body. The larger, or the nickel anode - the last attached to the body - attach ALWAYS last to the solar plexus, or the umbilicus plexus, just to the right and upper portion of same. This will carry more of the iodine into the system, alleviating both mental and physical strain. This may be given for thirty to sixty minutes EACH day; let this be in BETWEEN other treatments, and as the body rests.
(Q) Should patient have a special nurse to meet these needs?
(A) That's with the patient! These are the conditions to be applied - these should be kept.
(Q) Should treatment be mapped out for a week, or from day to day?
(A) May be mapped by the week, or when conditions arise - then changes may be made.
(Q) Should patient remain in hospital or carry out treatment in her own home?
(A) As she chooses!
That is all the questions regarding this body.
Do that, then, as has been given. We are through with this reading.
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BACKGROUND

See previous rdgs. 120-1 and 120-2 for her rheumatoid arthritis, advising treatment.

REPORTS

GD's note: 11/07/29 She obtained Ck. Physical 120-4, for which her husband (Mr. [119]) was present, with other patients from the Cayce Hospital; and Drs. Grace C. Berger and Cora C. Hansen [D.O.]s and Dr. James R. Parker [M.D.], staff physicians at the Cayce Hospital.
6/25/82 GD's note in re Benzosol ingredient mentioned in Par. 6-A; taken from page 7 of AN EDGAR CAYCE HOME MEDICINE GUIDE Copyright 1982 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation:
"BENZOSOL - Benzosol is an old term for guaiacol benzoate, which contained close to equal parts of benzoic acid and guaiacol. It was sometimes mentioned as an inhalant ingredient and at times as an ingredient in capsules to be taken internally for its stimulating effect on the respiration."