Edgar Cayce Readings, 338-8

Time and Place: 3:25 to 3:40 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ... Road, Boston, Mass.

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GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have the body here, [338]; this we have had before.
Changes are apparent in the physical forces of the body since last we had same here. In the main most of these are towards betterment.
However, the general nervous strain, combined with a confusion of emotions, WITH the condition in the blood pressure, HAS caused the disturbances as produced of the excruciating pains the body has experienced.
Gradually we would refrain from the usage of the sedatives; and have or keep handy a stimulant, or that as indicated for the draining of the blood FROM the heart, - not strychnine, but that more in keeping with that indicated; not combined with glycerine, but the derivatives that produce this better heart stimulant - the quantity being given under the direction of a physician, to be sure.
And let this be indicated by a good osteopath who will also give a GENERAL relaxing treatment; not a stimulant in any sense, but let particular attention be given to the area in the secondary cardiac plexus center, and the 3rd, 2nd and 1st cervical; with a consideration, too - in these adjustments and manipulations of the relaxing nature, in the lower portion of the 9th dorsal center.
Have at least two or three of such general treatments; and a thorough colonic irrigation, - to remove especially the effects in the system of the sedatives and stimuli that has been necessarily administered.
Thus we will reduce the pressure.
Rest, to be sure, regularly. Do not allow self to be over-excited; neither become self-condemning or condemning of circumstance.
When the present season permits, it would be BETTER if the body would seek - for a few weeks - a much milder climate, where there is the sea and sand; not that which is too irritating, but relaxing.
Under the greater strain, do not attempt to DEEPLY meditate; but be passive - allowing that consciousness of His presence in thy abiding faith to work in and through thee.
For, His promises are sure. Ye are at that period of definite decisions to be made. With HIS love, His promises, His abiding presence, choose to fill that purpose - for self and others - that He has for thee and does direct thee to do.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What special place or environ in the South would you suggest as best to go?
(A) This should be chosen by the body. There are two, yea three; but where it is not too quiet, yet not too much of a hubbub; yet in pleasant environs, and with plenty of those to talk with. And these will make the better surroundings for the body.
(Q) What specific heart stimulant is referred to?
(A) As indicated, this should be under the direction of the osteopath making those adjustments. Digital and Digitol are those between which the choice is to be made, but the manner of the murmur in the valvular forces of heart should determine just which of these, as the body responds to the adjustments and the better cleansing.
(Q) What is causing the high blood pressure?
(A) This has been touched upon before, and is the general unbalancing as indicated, and overtaxing of body at times.
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

11/05/37 See 338-7 for myocarditis, and subsequent Reports.
12/12/40 [338] requested Check Physical reading saying she had spent most of November in the hospital with awful pain in head; they had taken several x-rays but could not find the cause, finally attributing it to her high blood pressure. "Have been trying desperately to get well enough to go away for a while, but don't seem to be able to make it... Will be looking forward to the Physical Reading and wonder if Mrs. Cayce will ask also if it will be better for me to go South at this time or to stay home." [Note: See rest of [338]'s 12/12/40 letter re her mental attitude under 338-4 Reports.]

REPORTS

3/26/41 [338]'s letter from Daytona Beach, Fla: "We have had such poor weather here this winter - just when I needed the sun so badly, and no chance at all to enjoy the beach... I have spent some time in the hospital since coming down here - but am feeling much better now."
11/13/42 Mrs. [264]'s letter: "I phoned Miss [338]. Said she had been quite ill and had just returned home... She spoke so beautifully of you."
10/31/43 Miss [338] wrote of recommending to another the "good general diet" outlined in the readings: "I wish to heaven that I had followed it myself years ago...my health has been very bad..."
3/30/44 Wire from Daytona Beach, Fla.: "Will you please get information through some reading as to best treatment for sunburn first time in sun. Letter follows."
EC's reply: KEEP PATTING SUNBURNED AREAS WITH EQUAL MIXTURE APPLE VINEGAR AND OLIVE OIL.
5/11/44 "I have hesitated asking you for a Physical Rdg. because I can imagine that you are all overloaded with work at VB. I have not been well for a long, long time, perhaps it is that a heart cannot take too much punishment. I have struggled through these heart attacks time after time - as I have a tough responsibility at home - Mother [403] and [1211] both invalids.
"I came down here March 1st as I thought the change and rest would help me carry on, and for a while I made very good gain - but when I felt my best, a couple weeks ago, I came down with another heart spell, and although I am now up I don't dare do anything except creep around, for the pain returns with every slight exertion. I've never lost faith before, and I don't now, even though the doctor says that I will never be better. I can't see any SENSE in it - when I KNOW that it is possible for the power of God to heal and sustain us. The question comes again and again, why? Why, when I try to do all in my power to create good - when I have unlimited faith in God - when I try to carry on the work which it seems that I am destined for, but I am stopped again and again by a faulty heart - something that I am powerless to bring healing to.
"One is supposed to show a HEALTHY body in this work; and when I am prepared to work, and give everything to the work, does it not seem that the least the Masters can do is to help me? There is something wrong somewhere - I do not know what it is - but of course it must be MY fault, whatever it is. Dear Brother Cayce, will you please have a Physical Rdg. for me - and put me on the right track. I have so much work to do before I leave this earth, and I WANT to do it - not for myself, but for the glory of God in the earth.
"I have explained your work here to several who are interested, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Molineax and Mrs. Andrews are especially interested - all have studied metaphysics in one way or another.
"I left home with just a few clothes - no literature of any kind - as I was ill coming, but I will do what I can for your work while I am here. I have a reservation to return on the 28th of this month - but I'm not sure now that I will be able to travel.
"I know that you will, as always, come to my rescue, and will be eagerly awaiting the advice.
"Perhaps Mrs. Cayce would be willing to compile a few ques- tions from this letter that would help in understanding WHY I've got to go through this, year after year, without help - is it perhaps a karmic condition?...
"God's peace be with you and your loved ones... $20 enclosed."
5/25/44 "I was taken very ill with flu last Sat. [5/20th], and - as an aside - I also have the shingles, if you know what they are. I've HAD to postpone my leaving here until I am feeling stronger to travel, and so I will be here at the above address the 30th, if you have the 30th still open for a rdg. I expect to stay two weeks longer, which should put me on my feet again. I am coming out of the flu all right but have a bad cough with it, on my lungs."
5/30/44 See 338-9.