Edgar Cayce Readings, 318-6

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [318]; this we have had before.
Now, as we find, there are some changes in the general physical conditions of the body since last we had same here.
In some respects conditions are not so good; in others they may be said to be developing in a normal manner, through those relationships that exist in the general physical functioning of the body.
Where there are the specific conditions that disturb the better physical functioning, these - as we find - have not grown better. Neither has there been the proper extension of the folds or muscular reactions that should bring about normalcy for the body.
Under such a stress or strain it will be rather out of line with normal development for the body to be strong, robust, and to build up the proper resistances, with this constant irritation that saps not only the vitality of the system - with the PHYSICAL reactions or exercise that is normal or proper for the body, but the general trend or tendency with this irritation is to create irritability in the MENTAL reactions also of the body.
Now, while there may be the use of those supports, or those treatments may be applied wherein the condition may be kept reduced to such an extent as to make for LESS irritation, LESS disturbance, but for the correction of same ENTIRELY - as we find - the operation would be the safest, the sanest, and eventually the best for the conditions of the body.
In the present, then, for the easing of the condition, we would have fit to the body a brace - or PRESSURE brace - which will relieve much of the irritation.
We would also have a treatment or massage for the body, at least three times a week, when the body is ready for retiring in the evening; when it has been prepared for retirement and the truss or belt has been removed. We would massage all over the abdominal area equal parts of olive oil and tincture of myrrh; heating the oil and adding the myrrh. Prepare this just before giving the treatment, and the proportions or quantity would be about two teaspoonsful of each, see? Dip the ends of fingers into solution (of course, when it has been cooled sufficiently for this to be done) and massage gently over the abdomen and across the small of the back. This will not only REST the body and make for the better reactions in the system, but make for the resting of the general physical condition; as well as building up the general reactions for the system.
Then, when it is time - or as soon as it may be done - we would have the operative measures for the correction of conditions.
We will find that a general diet will also be somewhat HELPFUL to the body; so we would alter the diet to such as this:
Mornings - citrus fruit juices, preferably with the pulp; oranges at times, lemons at times, grapefruit at other times. Following this we would have whole wheat toast, or cakes, with milk - and honey as the sweetening, or sweets that are eaten at the meal.
At other periods we would have the cooked whole wheat cereal; or Wheaties, Grape Nuts, or any of those that carry a great deal of iron and vitamins for the system.
But do not give the cereals and the fruit juices, or citrus fruit, at the same meal - see?
Noons - a general diet; as a great deal of butter and bread, a great deal of those foods that carry a high calorie content in the carbohydrates - or the sweets, provided they are honey based, see? for these will act with digestive forces in system much better than those of corn or cane sweets.
Evenings - a great deal of the whole vegetables, well- balanced with meats; that is, all the leafy vegetables that agree with the body. And let several of the evening meals each week carry calf's liver, hog tripe or beef tripe, mutton and the like. Do not feed or give the body hog meats.
We will find, these will bring much better conditions for the body.
Drink as much milk as the body may well take at such meals. The dried milks or the Bulgarian milks are better than the sweet milk.
Ready for questions.
(Q) For how long would it be well to carry this treatment, before the operation?
(A) As long as it is necessary; until it is convenient for the operation or until conditions adjust themselves so the operation may be performed.
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

See 318-5 on 9/14/26 for inguinal hernia.
2/12/33 Father [779] wrote for ck. rdg. saying: "[318] still wears support for hernia; is very thin. Perhaps he should have surgery to correct the hernia?"

REPORTS

4/25/33 EC's letter to father [779]: "The information for [318] has been sent to you. I hope it does not bring too great an anxiety for you and the rest of the family. I know how it must feel to know your child needs attention, and that circumstances almost - or possibly wholly - prevent you from having the attention that you are led to believe he needs at this time. However, I think there has been pointed out to you a way in which - until there has been opened up a way in which to carry out such measures - you can make him as comfortable as possible, and give him the very best attention under the circumstances." [GD's note: [318]'s father was out of work.]
5/15/33 EC's letter: "Now, I wish I could give you the name of the dried milk. If I remember correctly - Is Hall still there in business? If so, he can tell you about this, I'm sure - for there were several times while I was in Selma that the readings suggested this for our own boys, a certain kind - and, if I remember correctly, it was called Dryco; which, I think, carries all the fats. The Bulgarian milk is put up in tablet form, or in Bulgarian tablets that you put with some other milk - and it works especially for tender stomaches, and where there is needed to be built up fats in the system; though, of course, this is not fattening; in fact, Bulgarian milk is given for people who are excessively fat - or who run to excess in fats. Of course, you know I'll be very anxious to know the surgeon's report when you have had the opportunity to consult him. I'm certainly sorry that [318] has the whooping cough; for I know it tends to aggravate the condition for him at this time, and I'm glad you have been able to get the truss fitted so that it will prevent so much straining that would naturally come from the coughing."
6/11/33 Father [779]'s letter: "[318] left Sat. and is at ..., Ala. He thinks it very big to go out without his mother to visit. We thought it might help him. He had a pretty hard time with the whooping cough. For several weeks he hardly retained anything he would eat. He got very thin. He is looking lots better now."
11/05/33 "[318] had the sore or pink eyes and was out of school for a week, and he seems to be well, but still one of his eyes becomes very inflamed every few days and when he reads we note that water runs from his eyes. His mother advised us few days ago that it might be well to keep him out of school for the session or till his eyes are strong again. We are using some kind of eye drops, but they don't seem to be doing much."
12/06/33 EC's letter: "I'm sure you are very wise in keeping [318] out of school and not using his eyes. You will find a very good thing to take the inflammation out of his eyes would be to use potato poultices; the old potatoes. Of course, all of them are old now, but I mean by that don't use the new potatoes. Don't use too large a quantity, but scrape the potato very fine and bind it (of course with the eyes closed) over the eyes, using a piece of gauze to keep it in place, and let it remain at least thirty to forty minutes - just about when he is ready to retire. Afterwards, when you take it off, bathe his eyes very good with a weak solution of boracic acid. This will cure up all this trouble and prevent his having irritation later on. No doubt it will make the granular eyelids, unless you do get this inflammation out. You'd better take him down to Dr. Elise Stone's and let her make two or three adjustments in the back of his neck and shoulders, that would help as much as anything else."
12/27/33 Father [779]'s letter: "[318] doing nicely, except his eyes not so strong yet. Thanks for the suggestion about the potato poultice. Will certainly try it."
11/18/34 "Sons [781] and [318] need attention to their rupture condition."
7/12/36 "We are having quite a polio scare in Ala. It might be well for [318] to continue his visit in Okla. He is not very strong anyway."
11/25/37 "[318] is doing very well in school and growing very fast now."
1/38 and 11/38 Young [318] wrote EC about having bad colds that lingered.
11/21/38 "I play football sometimes at school."
8/18/41 See 318-7 for which he himself, submitted questions.
8/20/41 See Ck. Life 318-8 for which he submitted questions.
6/01/43 See Ck. Physical 318-9 for which he submitted questions.
8/30/48 HLC's ltr. to their mutual friend, Mrs. [264]:
"Years ago, the readings specifically [318-6] recommended an operation - not a very serious one but something that needed to be attended to. He has let this go by with the result that there seems now to be a constant drain on all energy and vitality. I am sure he must be rather anemic and perhaps subject to T.B. I have advised him to go back to his reading and follow it very closely. If he does this, I think there will be good results, both from the physical and the mental standpoints. He is a sensitive, capable person and can go far if he can just get enough energy to get underway." [See subsequent notations under 318-2 Life Rdg. Reports.]
2/01/50 See ltr. under 318-9, Par. R15 indicating a successful hernia operation was performed last Oct. 4th, but that now he is in a T.B. sanitarium. [See subsequent reports under 318-9 Reports.]