Edgar Cayce Readings, 271-1

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body, [271].
Now, as we find, there are very definite conditions that disturb the body, physically and mentally.
In a general manner the condition may be termed dementia praecox (as some have diagnosed it), but the type and nature of the disturbance - physically AND mentally, as we find - would indicate that, were there changes made in the application for the physical reliefs of the body to much that has been given through these sources as to how certain elements may be added within the physical forces of a body, not only might the inroads of this softening of cell cord and brain tissue be stopped but there might be added sufficient to the system in manners as to bring about nearer normal reactions for the body.
Pressures and incoordinations that are shown from prenatal conditions, and the activities in the physical that have brought about and indicate the abrasions to the nervous system in such a manner as to make for a POSITIVE condition existent as diagnosed, in many ways and manners, yet - as we find - from the activities in many portions of the system - if there are added to the system those elements that would produce stamina in the tissue of the nerve cords in cerebrospinal, in the association of the cerebrospinal and sympathetic in varied plexuses and the muscular forces added, too, in an environ that is as of a growth - and the body physically and mentally treated as an individual, a unit, rather than as a class or as a mass consideration, much better conditions may be brought for the body.
First, as we would find then, it would be necessary that there be a change in the environment and surroundings of the body; to a clean atmosphere, in plenty of sunshine and out-of-door activity, with a companion constantly that would make for those engagements mentally and physically in activities that are constructive and yet, with patience and persistence, have those activities carried on in such a way as to make for constructive thinking, constructive activity, both as to the association and as to the speech, and as to the environment.
With such there must necessarily go patience, loving-kindness, grace, mercy, and patience WITH those activities that make for a little of fear, yet POSITIVE in the speech, in the associations, and yet giving place and vent to those periods when there may be seen those reactions from the physical and mental that are not - as yet - wholly under the submerged activity of these repressions created in an incoordinating system.
As to the matter of TREATMENTS, we would make application each day in periods of three to five weeks - and then a rest period of a week to ten days when a different vibration would be given the body - and then begin again with the original treatment, and so on.
For the first three to five weeks we would apply each day the wet cell battery, and that anode or connection that would pass through those properties Chloride of Gold - but such a connection, for this particular type, would require that the metal passing through the solution be of heavy copper. One day attach the first or small anode to the body at the 4th dorsal plexus, and the larger anode passing through the solution would be attached to the umbilicii center - but more OVER the plexus in the lacteal gland area. The next day when applied we would attach first the anode passing through the solution to the umbilicii center, but nearer to that area where the activity of the duodenum with the pancreas reaction takes place; and the small anode would be attached to the 9th dorsal plexus area. Alternate these applications in this manner. The periods for such treatments should be at least twenty to thirty minutes each day.
During the week to ten day rest period the vibrations of a different battery, the plain Radio-Active, would be attached only to the extremities of the body - and to the opposite sides of the body. Attach first each time to the wrist, then to the ankle.
After this rest period, begin again with the wet cell battery vibrations as given - and continue in the manner described.
The treatments also that should be included by the same attendant, or the same one with the body, would be - when the body is put or is ready to go to rest of evening - to massage gently but thoroughly all along the whole cerebrospinal system, and during such periods (for most often we would find the body would gradually fall into that state of near BETWEEN THE WAKING and sleeping state) make gentle suggestions that QUIET, REST, PEACE, HAPPINESS, JOY, DEVELOPMENTS IN EVERY MANNER THAT ARE CONSTRUCTIVE PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY, will COME TO the body through its rest period! Or, the suggestion to the deeper portion of the subconscious forces of the body.
The diet should consist of those foods that are well-balanced, but keep away from meats; only that necessary to give strength or vitality to the body. Rather would this be as an outline, though it may be altered or changed to meet the varying needs or to supply that necessary, for much may be added and much may be taken away at times - but this would be as a general outline:
Mornings - citrus fruit or cereal (whether dry or cooked - change them about for the body), or stewed or fresh fruit in their season with a little cream and sugar. But do not mix the citrus fruit and cereal at one meal; either use one or the other.
Noons - preferably either soups or broths from vegetables; or vegetable salads of the GREEN nature, with which there may be taken any of the dressings that make same more palatable to the body. (But do not feed the body differently from the one who waits on him, or eats with him, or the companion. Have them eat the same thing!)
Evenings - whole vegetable diet of all characters and natures. Prepare these preferable with fats of butterfat or vegetable oils, rather than with meats. At the same time, of course, there may be included fresh fruits; as pineapple, or the like. Not bananas, nor raw apples. Occasionally there may be taken the breast of chicken, but never fried meats; either stewed, boiled or roasted would be better - but keep as far away from the meats as possible.
The exercises should be specific, and as much as possible both of a physical and mental nature, that are constructive - or that are building in their activity.
Do these and we will find that, by the third period of the re-charges from the battery, there will be a specific change in the physical and mental conditions of this body [271].
(Q) What is the cause, or what produced his present conditions?
(A) Read what we have given!
(Q) Please suggest name of best place for him to go for these treatments.
(A) In the country somewhere, with an attendant, where the environment may be made such as we have outlined! One that would be with him at all times!
(Q) What occupation should he follow while treatment is given?
(A) Read what we have given!
We are through for the present.
Two copies to David E. Kahn (one for the mother)
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BACKGROUND

1/19/33 letter from David E. Kahn's secretary: "A very important customer of ours, Mrs. [...] is very interested in getting a reading on her son, [271], who is now at Pinewood Sanitarium at Katonah, New York.
"I have been asked to write you to please make a date for a reading on him and am sending a few questions. Mr. Kahn will no doubt write you about this personally at his earliest opportunity...
"You might communicate direct with Mrs. [...] at ..., L.I.
"They want to get a general physical and mental reading, asking the following questions: 1 - Doctors have diagnosed ailment as dementia praecox. What caused this condition? 2 - Is condition curable? 3 - What treatment to pursue to completely cure the body? 4 - Should body remain at Pinewood Sanatorium at Katonah, N.Y. or where can cure be best carried out? 5 - Under whose medical care should body remain to carry out information given to bring about complete cure to the body? 6 - Any additional general information necessary for body?"

REPORTS

3/13/33 His mother obtained Physical Rdg. 296-1 for herself.
3/27/33 Ck. Physical 271-2 was obtained for him. He had been brought by his mother to Virginia Beach to follow the treatment of the readings. He lived in the home of Miss Annie Cayce and Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Hesson. Mr. Hesson acted as companion-nurse for [271].