Edgar Cayce Readings, 120-6

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [120]. This we have had before. Now, there are bettered conditions in the physical forces of this body. While irritation apparently has arisen in those portions of body where the attack of the crystallization (in a manner) of the muscular forces, or sinews, in the extremity joints, or that active force as is ordinarily termed in arthritis; this is NOT the CHARACTER of irritation that, were it properly handled, will not prove beneficial. The addition to the system of the vibratory rate as is set up by the Radio-Active Appliance carrying that of the iodine, is helpful - yet the body has been told it was harmful, and the reactions are not good. Over STEAMING at times HAS been harmful. Not sufficient of the gentle massage, or of ultra violet ray. Will these be added to, and cut DOWN the time of the vibratory rate from the Radio-Active Appliance, they will be helpful - and will ease the body. We would advise, then, these being done - and these changes being made for this body of [120]. DO that.
(Q) Would it be beneficial to come to the Cayce Hospital for the ultra violet or the other treatments every other day?
(A) Be well, were the ultra violet and also the vibration given there, where it may be followed by one in sympathy with that being accomplished in the system - as WELL as the manipulation would be well to be given there every other day. All of these may be given at ONCE, or one following the other - see? Taking the vibratory forces last, to be sure. The ultra violet, the manipulation (that is, the massage), and - as has been given - begin with the extremities - on the hands, on the toes - and work toward the body, THOROUGHLY, all along the lines - not only of the main nerve centers, but along the trunk lines, also of nerves in arms, shoulders, neck, head, body, limbs - ALL, work TOWARD the body. Not away FROM.
That is all the questions regarding this body.
We are through with this reading.
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BACKGROUND

See 120-5 on 12/23/29 with continuing suggestions for treating her rheumatoid arthritis, for which previous suggestions had been given and followed in 120-1, 2, 3, 4. You will notice that now, with 120-6, on 1/13/30, Dr. Lyman A. Lydic, an osteopath, is resident physician at the Cayce Hospital and is present for this reading; also Dr. James R. Parker, M.D., and Dr. Wallace H. McChesney, chiropractor, who have previously been treating Mrs. [120].

REPORTS

1/23/30 Letter from [120]'s husband [119]: "...I want to tell you about the glasses that you were so very kind as to get for Mrs. [120]. [GD's note: Apparently he is referring to the Degnen's Lens as recommended in Case 1866-8. See attached letters of EC and Radium Appliance Co. dated 10/31/29 and 12/20/29 [1/02/30 and 2/01/30.] Notice that EC was obtaining the Lens to TRY on a patient whose reading had NOT suggested it.] She put them on 5 minutes last Thursday after we came home then for 5 minute periods on Friday and Saturday, also on Sunday morning. Later on Sunday she started to do a little writing and found her vision very unsteady and much impaired. This, naturally, made her apprehensive and she has not used them since nor do we feel at all safe in doing so. The glasses are evidently very powerful but it is also evident that they should not be used indiscriminately. Her vision is better now than on Sunday and I do not think any permanent injury will result. I will return them to you at the first opportunity as I note from the label that they are quite expensive and again thank you for your kind thought. Regarding your suggestion that you would secure some one who would be able to give the Neuropathic treatments called for in Mrs. [120]'s reading. As we told you on the telephone we would not like to have you go to the trouble and expense of getting such a person solely for Mrs. [120] although you did say that you would have other use for her (or him) however, it would be quite a tax on her strength to go out to the Hospital three or four times each week, especially as the weather is quite likely to be unpleasant - so I have made some inquiries through Dr. Martin, who as you know has made blood tests for us, and have found a person here, highly recommended by him who I think we will be able to secure and who will come here to our apartment for the treatments. So that problem seems to be solved for us. Thank you heartily, just the same for your willingness to cooperate. Mrs. [120] is familiar with treatments of this character, having had them before in Dr. Lust's office in N.Y. and also in Mt. Clemens and feels that they will be very helpful at this time. We will keep you posted as to progress and hope to see you very soon..."
10/31/29 Letter from RADIUM APPLIANCE COMPANY to EC (in letterhead FOR PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS: Radio-Active Body Pad (For Increasing Metabolism And Improving Circulation.); Radio-Active Throat Pad (For Treatment Of Laryngitis, Tonsilitis, Voice-Strain Etc.); Radio-Active Dressing (For Post-Operative Case Which Do Not Yield Readily To First Intention Healing.); Radio-Active Cerebro-Spinal Pad (For Reduction Of Blood Pressure.); Radio-Active Special Appliances (Manufactured To Order.)):
"It is nice to see you ordering another of the Double Strength Pads, Mr. Cayce - we sent this off the 23rd in response to your wire, and as you suggested, we sent this Pad on to you air mail. The air mail charge is but 95 cents. Of course, in an emergency case, it is always wise to have the Pad sent in this way. Parcel post going to Virginia, of course, takes in the neighborhood of six or seven days.
"As we told you before, Mr. Cayce, we want you to always feel free to ask for literature that you feel you can use and we are going to take the liberty of slipping in our Lens Leaflets with this note. We are really very proud of our Lens, and we would like to see you try them out on some case there in the hospital for we feel they bring more than gratifying results.
"With kindest personal regards,"
Most cordially yours, RADIUM APPLIANCE COMPANY
John R. Dutcher DJM
12/20/29 Letter from EC to the RADIUM APPLIANCE COMPANY:
Bradbury Building, Los Angeles, Calif. Atten: Mr. Dutcher
Gentlemen:-
"We have yours of the 13th, with enclosure, for which I thank you very much. We have been quite busy recently. I will try to write you about the first of the year, just as soon as we get straightened out a little more. I want to thank you very much for the courtesy shown me. I would like to have a couple of pairs of those glasses that you use. I want one pair for myself and another for a patient [Mrs. [120]?] who is taking treatments. Would you send those directly to me? I will take care of it, or you may send them C.O.D., however you wish to handle it."
Sincerely,
EC:GD
1/02/30 Letter from RADIUM APPLIANCE COMPANY to EC (in letterhead FOR PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS: Radio-Active Body Pad (For Increasing Metabolism And Improving Circulation.); Radio-Active Throat Pad (For Treatment Of Laryngitis, Tonsilitis, Voice-Strain Etc.); Radio-Active Dressing (For Post-Operative Cases Which Do Not Yield Readily To First Intention Healing.); Radio-Active Cerebro-Spinal Pad (For Reduction of Blood Pressure.); Radio-Active Special Appliances (Manufactured To Order.)):
"We appreciate your taking a moments time, Mr. Cayce, to send us this note because we know you are a very, very busy man, and a word from you now and then is doubly enjoyed because of this.
"We are mighty pleased that you are going to test out the Lens yourself, and also contemplating using a pair of them on one of your patients. We sent the Lens off the 30th, and we are billing you for same.
"Now in using the Lens, Mr. Cayce, they should be worn eight or ten times a day for a period of five minutes - each time closing the eyes while using them, and then at night before retiring, you must put them on again for a twenty minute period - again closing the eyes.
"Frankly, I have always been very partial to the Lens because in my own home, we use them with very gratifying results, and we really wouldn't consider being without them, and I'm sure you will feel the same way yourself after you have used them regularly for a reasonable time.
"With every good wish for the year ahead, and assuring you once again how happy we are to have you associated with us in this work,"
Most cordially yours, RADIUM APPLIANCE COMPANY
John R. Dutcher DJM