Edgar Cayce Readings, 360-3

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body, Mrs. [360]; this we have have had before.
Now, as we find, there are changes in the general physical conditions of the body, and the specific conditions, since last we had same here. Not all of these are for the general betterment. But, as we find, it should not be construed - because there hasn't been the whole response that has been outlined for the body - that the time has been wasted, or that the treatments which have been given are all in vain.
True, the irritation to the optic root of the nerves - or optic nerve - has caused some reflex irritation to the eyes, and some general conditions have not been so good.
The GENERAL condition, as we find, may soon be improved, from the normal reactions; if there is not too great a stress put on the other disorder.
As we find, these applications for the conditions would be nearer in line with that which we find would be helpful; and so re-vitalize the general and specific conditions as to make for a BETTERMENT, specifically and generally, for the whole body, Mrs. [360].
We would have a continuation of the loosening of the centers from the 3rd or 4th dorsal to the 1st cervicals, with some general massage until the tautness has been removed and these portions are more thoroughly relaxed. For this particular condition, and in this particular case, we would suggest that the services of Dr. Cornelia J. Browne [D.C., N.D.] be considered, and that there be used the full suggestions that aid may come to the body with the continued or systematic and consistent use of those things given. The adjustments will of necessity be as often as necessary to maintain the relaxation that is gained. It will not be possible to release all of these segments, that show subluxations, at once; but will require some little time.
Each evening in the home, (and may be applied by one attending the body, Mrs. [360]) we would have the violet ray; using the double eye applicator over the eyes, and not more than one and a half to three minutes at each treatment. Be sure that the double eye applicator is used, and that it is not at too full a strength in the beginning.
When there is any irritation of the lids and the eye itself, we would also use a poultice over the cavity of the eye made from scraped Irish potato; not new potatoes, however, neither those that have sprouted. Scrape them and use sufficient to fill the cavity of the eye, see? This would be applied at night and bound so that it would not cause trouble to the body. Of mornings, or if irritation arises later in the evening (but should remain on all night when possible), cleanse the eye socket and cavity with an antiseptic solution. This will tend to make for an easing of the disturbed forces.
The reactions that are desired, or that are to be produced in the system, are as these:
From the tautness, or impingements that exist in the area indicated, the supply of circulation or blood supply and nerve energy from the sympathetic and cerebro-spinal nerve system, that supply the organs of the sensory system and - specifically - the optic nerve (that runs directly through to the brain itself, but the supplies - as any good anatomist would say - are connections (for the eyes) from the 4th dorsal plexus to the second cervical plexus, see?) has been poor. Hence there has been an irritation that, with poor circulation in the body, has caused a raising - or tendency of raising - energies to the lens of the eyes themselves. As yet this has not reached those proportions where it may be called true atrophy of the optic nerve. And, if there is the releasing of the impingements in the areas indicated, and a stimulation sufficient (not overstimulated, as seen from the character of application of electrical forces for the body, but) to use the energies that may be supplied through the portions of the system - and the general health, assimilations and eliminations kept in order, we should build back a great deal; possibly not perfectly normal, but a WELL reaction in the optic forces of this body.
Then, we would follow these, in this direction.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Is there anything wrong with her glands?
(A) No more than that of general debilitation from the effect of a disturbed circulation, that shows a great deal of improvement. And these conditions will be met as applications for corrections progress.
(Q) What antiseptic would be best to use in cleansing eyes?
(A) Any solution that is not injurious to the tissue. There has been used regularly an antiseptic solution for these conditions. This is very good.
We are through with this reading.
Two copies to Self (one for Dr. Cornelia J. Browne)
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BACKGROUND

See 360-1 on 6/26/33.

REPORTS

9/24/33 Dr. Cornelia J. Browne's ltr. to EC:
Telephone ORange 5-1655
Cornelia J. Browne, D.C., N.D. 76 Prospect Street
By Appointments Only
East Orange, N.J. Sept. 24, 1933
My dear Mr. Cayce -
Mrs. [360] came to my office on Thursday - she brought your reading. It was very instructive to check my spinal analysis against your psychic reading.
The HD has a vasomotor reflex to the retina and is distinctly subluxated in Mrs. [360]'s case.
3 & 4 C - are rotated - interfering with direct nerve supply to eye.
This is a very clear substantiation of your analysis.
Mrs. [360] will get a violet ray machine and use as you directed at home. Also the potato poultice for the eyes. Maplewood is only a short distance from East Orange so that I have asked Mrs. [360] to come three times a week - Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 3:00 p.m., for the next week for adjustments - will report her progress at end of week.
Can let her set her own price for treatment as I want her to be under careful supervision and would not want any thought of COST to operate as an inhibition in her case.
Mrs. [360] has consulted all the regular physicians in this vicinity and from their viewpoint is a hopeless chronic (tubercular?) case.
I found that it was a little too early to get a healing group started will try again in a few weeks.
Sincerely yours,
Cornelia J. Browne, D.C., N.D.
9/30/33 Sister's ltr.: "Dr. Browne has given Mrs. [360] four treatments, is very much interested in the case and has relieved the tension in the upper spine.
"Mrs. [360] has been looking for a violet ray machine with double eye applicator and finally succeeded in getting one yesterday. Dr. Browne has had no experience with it, so I will have to ask you for more definite directions. Shall I use it for 1 and 1/2 minutes for a week, then for 2 minutes for a week and 3 minutes after that, or shall I increase the time faster or more slowly? And how can I judge how strong to use it at first and when and how much to increase it?
"Mrs. [360] does not sleep well and has to get up 3-4 times during the night, so she thinks the potato poultices would do more harm than good, during the night. Would it be well to try them during the day or evening?
"Thank you again for your interest and help."
10/06/33 EC's ltr.: "Yes, I would use the violet ray in the beginning for 1 and 1/2 minutes the first week, then about 2 minutes for the next week, and three minutes the next, and so on. You can only judge about the strength to use it according to the reactions Mrs. [360] has to the tr. You can turn it on, placing the applicator on your hand, and be able to tell how to adjust the machine so as not to use it full strength.
"Since Mrs. [360] has trouble sleeping, it probably would be just as well to use the potato poultice in the evenings, or afternoons."
10/09/33 Dr. Cornelia J. Browne's letter: "Mrs. [360] feels stronger and can do more, but the eyesight remains the same and she has quite a little pain in the eyes.
"She is using the violet ray and puts the scraped potato on in the evening. When it is dry it seems to irritate, so she has removed it as it keeps her awake. I think she is looking forward to seeing you when you come north."
11/26/33 See 360-4 at which Mrs. [360] and her sister and Dr. Browne were present.