Edgar Cayce Readings, 195-58

(Check Physical Suggestions)

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EC: Yes, we have the body [195] - this we have had before, and - as has been GIVEN - the body has so overtaxed self in one direction as to bring the bearing down of distressed forces for the physical functioning of the body.
Then, to keep the eliminations more properly distributed through the system - and to rest the body MENTALLY, with only sufficient exercise of the physical as to bring about the NORMAL cooperation of nerve and physical energy as applying to the physical and mental forces of the physical body - The uses, as has been given, of vegetable forces - oils, and of those properties that bring about the NORMAL reaction IN system, will assist the body in gaining its normal equilibrium in this direction. Plenty of sunlight - plenty of the outdoor - will be the better for the body, with plenty of PHYSICAL rest, and MENTAL rest.
As for those conditions as we have had and have given conerning the congestions as have occurred, and DO STILL EXIST (in a greater degree now than at some times before) through the cervical regions, well that these be reduced through the proper manipulations that will bring about the coordination of the sympathetic and cerebro-spinal centers - especially in the upper cervicals and in the lower portion of the dorsal region. These will assist the body materially in gaining for itself the proper distribution of nerve energy and of the body's ability to physically relax, that the physical and the mental may coordinate the better in the physical body. Ready for questions.
(Q) Shall he keep up the use of the Violet Ray?
(A) WELL that these vibrations be kept for the system, also that the diets as have been given be kept near in the direction - though changes may be made from time to time in this direction to meet the changes in the physical forces as are being corrected in body. The Violet Ray application should be preferably AFTER the manipulations for the proper coordinating of the sympathetic and cerebro-spinal forces.
(Q) How often should the Violet Ray be used?
(A) Every other day, or the manipulations every other day and the Violet Ray EVERY day if not TOO long application of same. WELL, though, that this be applied while the body is relaxed from the manipulations.
(Q) Are treatments given by masseur Dr. Ander of Dayton on cervical better for body than osteopathic treatment by Dr. Lydic? [Geo. K. Ander, Ph.T.; Lyman A. Lydic, D.O.]
(A) No! These are WELL for the body, but the COORDINATING of various centers one with another is better for the body than just the massage in centers that show congestion, without the ABILITY of those so loosened to cooperate with the rest of the system. See?
(Q) What oil is best for the system?
(A) The alternation of olive oil and castor oil.
(Q) What diet should be kept up?
(A) Those of the rougher, or of the cereal, fruit, vegetable - and little of the white, or the breads that PRODUCE too much gluten - that is IMPROPERLY set for system.
(Q) What time, and how much olive oil should be taken into system, and castor oil?
(A) Castor oil should be taken as an ELIMINANT, followed by any saline that cleanses same from system - and should be at least three to five days apart in doses taken, see? taking about tablespoonful to tablespoonful and a half at a dose, followed with that of a mild saline the next morning.
The OLIVE oil should be a teaspoonful once each day.
Now the effect of these on the system: We find the castor oil in its reaction is an acid. Hence that of the saline following same to cleanse the system, yet the system needs that of the excitement to the mucus coating of the duodenum, the activity of liver, and the reduction of the forces in the spleen's reaction with digestive forces, as well as the cleansing of the lower intestinal tract. The olive oil is a food for the intestinal system when taken in small doses. DO that.
(Q) What saline is best for the system?
(A) Alka-Zane or Occy-Crystine.
(Q) Following these suggestions, how soon should body be brought to normal?
(A) In ten days - two weeks.
(Q) Any further suggestions for this body?
(A) Do that at the present and get the body near the normal forces, for much may be accomplished by the body through the physical and mental applications of self to those conditions as surround it!
That is all the questions.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Cayce Hospital

BACKGROUND

2/05/29 He obtained Ck. Physical Rdg. 195-55.
3/24/29 He wrote: "The new type motor [see 195-56] is finished, and after a few changes and remaking of parts to line up correctly and fit, we will assemble and try out. If this does not get assembled soon I'll be a fit subject for the Cayce Hospital, as I now am unable to do any sleeping to amount to much, so in either event I'll be making a trip to Va. Beach to recuperate, and that in the course of ten days or sooner."
4/02/29 He was present for 195-57 on motor.
4/03/29 He was present, submitting questions on his health, saying he was very tired, had been since Sept. 1928. The application for admission as a patient to Cayce Hospital stated that he was to be treated for a condition "bordering on a nervous breakdown". [Neurasthenia]

REPORTS

4/5-7-9-10-11/29 Dr. Thomas B. House [M.D.,D.O.] reported as follows in re Mr. [195]: "4/05/29 Found quite a bit of contraction around the 2nd cervical, also the lower dorsal. Had manipulations and violet ray tr. and seemed to relax very nicely under the treatment.
"4/07/29 Getting along very nicely. Massage and violet ray treatment.
"4/09/29 Getting along very nicely. Improving. Ultra-violet ray treatment.
"4/10/29 Still continuing to do nicely. Ultra-violet ray treatment.
"4/11/29 He was dismissed and returned home, very much improved in every way."
6/15/30 He obtained his next Physical Rdg., 195-71.