Edgar Cayce Readings, 313-1

(Physical Suggestion)

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EC: Yes, we have the body here, [313]. Now, as we find, those that are disturbing factors in the physical forces of the body are produced by the lack of proper eliminations. THESE PRODUCED by the lack of elements in the physical functioning of the body (of which the body is made up) to supply the needs of the physical functioning of the various organs and tissue, to PRODUCE a full normal action. Hence we have impoverishment of the blood supply, a low red blood count would be seen, with not an excess at all times of the white but this more often low also. This in itself is not a cause, rather a RESULT of the system's - in its activity - ATTEMPTING to meet the needs of the conditions produced from these conditions, this impoverishment, this lack of necessary elements in the system to keep an equal balance. Hence we have toxemia at times, which produces in portions of the system that which MANIFESTS itself as lumbago, as neuritis, as the strain in the muscular forces in the pelvic, pelvic organs, uremia at times shows, quick heart action, with abnormal pulsation, tendency for improper eliminations and a fullness in the caecum area. All of these are results. The CAUSE, primarily, is an UNBALANCED condition in the elements or constituents of the forces necessary to keep a normal equilibrium. NAUSEA at times is a result; heaviness in the feet; easily tired out; slow, dull headaches; pains in the face, chest, abdomen, more a portion of the back, through the limbs - these are but WARNINGS for the conditions as we find them.
In the functioning organs, and in their activities, these - as indicated - are only functional in their disorder, as yet; not primarily organic disturbances. Hence, in meeting the needs of the conditions, that as would be administered for the corrections must ALSO keep an even balance throughout, so that - as the replenishing and the resuscitating of organs in their functioning - the activities of the lymph circulation, the emunctory circulation, the hepatic circulation, the functioning of organs as related one to another, must be kept in a COORDINATING manner; so that, as the building up is brought about, one will not suffer at the expense of building up another portion of the system.
As we would find, this would be that as will bring for the body the bettered conditions. To be sure we will find that this should be taken for three to six weeks - THEN we will find changes will have come about, and it would be necessary to alter those administrations in ways that would be more compatible with the needs of the body in its bringing itself back to normalcy:
We would begin first with Epsom Salts packs, or baths. These we would take at least three times each week, for one week. If the packs are taken, saturated solution should be used - this applied over the lower portion of the spine, from the SACRAL region to that just above the kidney area - this applied as hot as the body may well stand, three times each week, one application at the time. Were this taken as salts baths, there would be about three to five pounds of salts in twenty gallons of water - this WARM; or the salts dissolved in the tub, the body immersed in same, gradually HEAT the water by the addition of more hot water, see - slowly, as much as the body may stand. This will be more weakening than the packs, but would be MORE ACTIVE in correcting the condition if the body RESTS for eight to ten hours after such ministration - see?
After one week of such treatment, begin with Atomidine - which would be taken in THIS manner, disregarding those instructions as may be found with same: Begin with three drops in half a glass of water twice each day, between the morning and noon meal and between the noon and evening meal - about half way, see? Take THIS each day for one week. Then INCREASE the dose to FIVE drops THREE times each day, at the same periods and just before retiring.
With the beginning of the extra dose, begin with the vibrations of an electrically DRIVEN vibrator, that would be given from the base of the brain to the END of the spine - see? This would be given each evening, preferably with the sponge vibrator.
Keep the eliminations of the intestinal system open by the use of those foods as tend to be ACTIVE with the digestion, or eliminations - as this MANNER of diet, though this would be altered, to be sure, to meet the needs of the conditions of body:
Mornings - citrous fruit, but not with any cereal; or cereals with stewed fruits, or fresh fruits. Coddled egg, but ONLY the YOLKS of same may be taken! Dry toast, with preferably that of Ovaltine or a cereal drink.
Noon - a MILK diet, with vegetable soups or broths; nothing heavy in this meal.
Evenings - a well balanced vegetable diet, with PLENTY of those that add BLOOD and NERVE forces to the system. Liver, tripe, pig knuckle, wild game of EVERY kind, WITH the other things. Blood puddings, and the like.
These, as we find, will bring a normal condition, or for the correction - which would be changed in three to five weeks - see. Ready for questions. We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

9/23/31 Husband [228] verified appointment for her, wiring: "Like to know about hip and back."

REPORTS

10/03/31 Husband [228] reported that the rdg. was being followed, but they were having difficulty getting the Atomidine - hoped to have it by the time of the last Epsom salt bath in the series.
"You may be sure that we are very much interested in the rdg. and both expect to use it with the serious purpose for which it stands, and to get the good out of it that we believe it contains.
"One thing you have done; placed a new article of food on our table - viz: tripe. It's not so bad at that. Also Ovaltine; that's good stuff!"
10/10/31 Husband [228]'s ltr.:
"Just before [313] had an opportunity to take the final epsom salt bath she started on her monthly period, it coming a few days earlier than schedule, and she was unable to take the third bath which she had expected to take Thursday of this week. Doubtless she will be delayed about another week before she can get back to the epsom salt bath or baths.
"Now the question has arisen in my mind whether or not it would be better for her to wait say until about the 17th and start the series of baths all over again, or whether at that time to take the one remaining bath, and then go into the prescribed treatment that follows, or just what. This spell has of course upset our preconceived schedule.
"If you should take any check readings Wednesday or Thursday, and could include this one conveniently, we would like for you to do that. She will arrange to be at home on those days, the 14th and 15th.
"Please ask how many weeks to continue taking Atomidine, and whether or not any of the poisoning in the system is caused from the teeth, and the extent thereof - if the check is taken. Of course we would want to know how to arrange the bath schedule from now on.
"A couple of dollars is inclosed for the incidental expenses to which you may be placed for this; and you let me know if there is an additional charge."
10/13/31 See 313-2, and subsequently other check rdgs.
4/07/32 EC's ltr. to Mr. [228]'s cousin, Mrs. [2457]: "[313] seems to have gradually been losing weight and I think the trouble is from an old accident she had some years ago. Of just what kind, I don't know. She seems to be on the improve, though, judging from the information [in 313-4]."