Edgar Cayce Readings, 275-1

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, Miss [275]. Now, we find there are conditions that have become distressing in the physical forces of the body. The cause, or seat of the trouble, as we find, has come from the accumulations in the system of those building fluids that have to do with the structural portion of the system. And in the leakage, this has reached that condition where, unless there are [corrective] forces brought about, it must of necessity - from the character of the condition - become the malignant type, or that wherein it feeds upon the vitality of the living organisms of the system.
In the first, then, we would give those beneficial conditions for the system. For we find not only is the vitality being depleted but the blood stream itself becomes stagnant in portions of the circulation. And the alterations in the lymph and the menses become the causes of distresses.
Then:
First we would begin with exterior applications of Mullein Stupes, or leaves, to those portions of the system where the distresses are shown in the excess of accumulations, both in the lumbar and limb. By the use of these reduce the inflammation and swelling superficially. Use these Mullein Stupes whenever the condition becomes distressing. After they have been used from one to three days, begin with the medicated [Carbon] Ash that will segregate same in the system, following it with a mild tea of Life Everlasting or Hydrastis 1240 [GD's note 5/19/60: The druggist thinks the number 1240 after Hydrastis refers to a page number in the catalog], and give this at least twice each day - the Carbon Ash one-quarter grain twice each day; applying the Infra Red Ray after the 6th or 7th day.
If the responses in the segregation will show or manifest themselves, then we may so start the drainage, by the manipulation [osteopathically] of centers, as to coordinate the eliminations in system, as to be of aid and help to the body.
Do this. Ready for questions.
(Q) Can the case be brought to a normal condition and perfect cure?
(A) Depends entirely upon the response of the body, the awakening of that within the forces of the body itself, of the accumulated forces as may be brought by the mental forces, applied with those of material means for corrections. Then, with the segregation being set up, and with the prevention of the accumulations in the system, we may be able to bring about very gradually that which will be of help. For we may bring a much nearer normal reaction. For, as given at first, detrimental conditions have set in.
(Q) Has there been a necrosis¹ of the body?
(A) There has been that accumulation of the fractures and from the conditions as set up from the using of tissue and of the serum of body.
(Q) How long would this treatment take?
(A) To find whether we will get results or not will take about eight to ten days.
(Q) Should the limb be passively exercised, or actively exercised?
(A) Passively, until we begin some reactions, as has been given. Follow all of these, not just part.
(Q) Should this case be treated where it now is, or at a sanitarium?
(A) Could not apply all of these where it is, under the circumstances; but, as we find, aid may be brought to it where the light may be brought to it.
(Q) Any further advice to the doctor in charge?
(A) Do that as given. We are through for the present.
Copy to Doctor in charge
Copy to Ass'n office
Copy to Cayce Hospital

¹ [Necrosis - death of a cell or a group of cells which is in contact with living tissue. aseptic n., increasing sclerosis and cystic changes in the head of the femur which sometimes follow traumatic dislocation of the hip. A similar condition sometimes develops in the head of the humerus after shoulder dislocation.]

BACKGROUND

5/08/71 Sister [457]'s report for Background of [257]'s readings:
"About six years before we heard of Edgar Cayce, [275]'s condition of the femur was first noticed, when she was eleven years old. Our maid saw her taking a bath and called my mother in to see that one leg was smaller than the other; thinner. Because she never complained, we did not know that a part of the bone had wasted away, because of a main nerve from the coccyx being injured in a fall, which prevented nourishment going to the leg. Through the years the top of the femur became eroded. The doctors thought, or suggested, or intimated, she had T.B. of the bone. They wanted to open up and take a look. They didn't promise that surgery would correct the condition; she might not walk again, and the knee would be stiff.
"Mother did not want to take a chance with the surgery, and decided to use natural methods to try to restore the bone. Doctors said she needed calcium. Of course, if this happened today the doctors would know how to cope with the situation surgically, but there was too much risk, Mother felt, at the time.
"For four years before we had the original reading for [275], Mother was using only natural applications on [275]; in fact, outside of the original cast, which was on just a short while, nothing unnatural was used. Perhaps if we had recognized her condition earlier and started with osteopathy to straighten out the coccyx, the erosion might have been prevented.
"In February 1930 Dr. E. H. Merkley, osteopath, said to Mother, 'Why don't you try Cayce?' She got in touch with Dr. Grace C. Berger, osteopath, who had been treating people who came to her with readings; she had also visited the Cayce Hospital in Virginia Beach. Dr. Berger told Mother that Mr. Cayce was in New York for a few days and she would see if she could arrange an appointment. His reading 275-1 on 2/19/30 was the result." [2/08/30 Dr. Grace Berger wrote: "A case similar to Mrs. [409]."] [Osteochondritis:Perthes' Disease.]

REPORTS

3/28/30 Miss [275] came to the Cayce Hospital, with her parents, Mr. [378] and Mrs. [255], to be treated for erosion of head of the femur. The condition first became apparent, they stated, in Feb. 1925.
4/01/30 She obtained Ck. Physical 275-2.
1/13/31 See mother's letter under 275-15 report in re dream she had just prior to 275-1 warning not to have [275]'s leg operated or put in cast.
See subsequent Physical and Life Readings, with reports under each.
3/05/71 Miss [275] wrote: "Even though I feel that the inflammation in my hip was taken away through the recommendations given in my physical readings, however I do not think that the eyes of the world would say it was a cure."
5/08/71 Sister [457] reported to GD: "The first reading - 275-1 - warned of incipient cancer, but it was arrested through following the readings; otherwise she would not be living today. She improved steadily until the World War II years when she was living in Germany with our parents and was unable to obtain the calcium and vitamins she needed. When she returned to America after the war she had developed a hunchback. She never complained, and the family hadn't realized that her diet deficiency was causing this condition. She was unable to continue the things that were so necessary for her improvement, according to the readings. On returning here she picked up on the natural things Edgar Cayce recommended and has been in good health, very active and vibrant, although there is a noticeable limp and the hunchback. She is a beautiful soul!"
See subsequent reports after each reading, and finally the latest reports under 275-45 Reports.