Edgar Cayce Readings, 437-6

(Physical Suggestion)

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EC: Yes, we have the body here [437]; this we have had before.
As we find, there are a great many changes in the general physical forces of the body from that we have had here before. In the major part these, as we find, are the general improvement.
There are still those precautions that the body should take to prevent some impulses becoming more retro-active in the system as to produce disturbances.
These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [437] we are speaking of, present in this room:
The BLOOD SUPPLY, in the present shows a very well balanced reaction, and the general circulation is very good.
Those conditions that have been pointed out, in the nervous forces of the body and their reaction to the circulation and the metabolism of the body, these show improvements.
Still there is the general trend for the functioning of the nerve forces as related to the circulation to produce these reactions in the present. Any activity, whether physical or mental, has the reaction of boosting the body for the time (whether good or bad); then the reaction is toward being fagged out entirely, with a tendency for feeling dizzy in the head at times; again we find that such reactions produce hot or cold sensations, as indicated in sudden changes.
Too, the body finds self, without the controlling of the emotional self, more easily irritated than has been the normal reaction of the body.
These are indications or effects, and not causes. The causes, as given, exist in the nerve ends as related to the coordination of the sympathetic and cerebrospinal system. For, working under heavy strain, the reactions from same that have been experienced have brought this incoordination between sympathetic and cerebrospinal system.
In the NERVE SYSTEMS, proper there exist those specific centers where the responses from the sympathetic system and the cerebrospinal are more evidenced in their reaction - hence those portions of the body that receive the impulses from these reactions are the ones more easily affected.
Hence, as we find, impulses from the 4th lumbar plexus, at times when there are such nerve strains or such reactions from the effect of former nerve strain, produce to the activity of the kidneys a tendency for their activity. At other periods there are little or no effects, but the reaction would be from those centers in the 9th dorsal area for the response to the stomach and digestive system; producing at such times periods when food itself is nauseating, or especially the odor of certain foods, which is a reaction - that is, this is an effect, and not a cause. The cause exists in those conditions that we have outlined, the incoordination between sympathetic and cerebrospinal system. At other periods such a reaction would be through the brachial center, when there would be a reaction to the head; as of tired, heaviness to it. Again there would be the tendency to feel as if sniffing or spitting would be necessary to cleanse these portions of the body of something obstructing the system.
From the way these are being presented it would sound as if they are of greater importance than they are. However, unless the reactions that produce these are corrected or brought more in accord with their proper coordination, eventually they must work hardships on one or the other portion of the system.
As to the ORGANS of the body themselves, these are much better than we have had before; yet these will suffer in reaction unless those coordinating forces are created in the body as related to the sympathetic and cerebrospinal system.
Then, in meeting the needs of the conditions in the present, as we would find:
There should be the care respecting that which is assimilated for the replenishing of nerve energies, keeping an even balance in the system, correctly dividing the proper reactions in the vitamins for the system, keeping a proper balance in the acid and alkalin reactions for the body.
Also there should be stimulations, either neuropathically or osteopathically, taken occasionally, that will make a general reaction in the nervous system such as to make in specific centers indicated the proper coordination between sympathetic and cerebrospinal system.
These would bring a much better reaction to the body.
As to the matter of diet, this would be a general outline that may be altered as the need arises:
Mornings - citrus fruit juices, stewed fruits or cereals, with rice cakes, coddled egg, occasionally crisp bacon if desired; not a great amount of coffee or tea, and do not use the citrus fruit juices AND the cereals at the same meal - but alternate; and these will keep a normalcy.
Noons - green vegetables, or vegetable juices made from fresh vegetables - or from vegetables that may be combined to make such juices. These will keep a normal balance in the reactions to the assimilating system.
Evenings - a well balanced diet of well cooked vegetables or meats. Lamb, fowl or such are well. Not too much meats or of any flesh that is fried, whether fish or fowl or animal meat; rather these should be broiled or well cooked in roasts or the like.
As we find, these will keep a well balance and bring about the abilities - in the reactions of the body, in the physical and mental forces - for much bettered conditions.
Ready for questions.
(Q) How often should the osteopathic treatments be taken?
(A) Once a week for two or three weeks; then once or twice a month. Just so there is kept those periods of the stimulation necessary. When the body finds self being easily irritated or fagged by the activities, take a good rubdown and a good osteopathic treatment or massage afterward; and we will find these will bring or build back for the body those vital forces necessary.
(Q) Will the treatments suggested eliminate the skin irritation during cold weather?
(A) The skin irritation, as we find, as indicated, arises from the ends of nerves that do not coordinate in creating the perfect balance in the circulation; that is, between the sympathetic and cerebrospinal nerve supply. For, the nerves of the body must take up sudden changes or activities in the system; as in reactions from impulses of anger, sudden heat or cold, and impulses with other individuals (not so much with this body) - when they are in enormous crowds or pressures - of the necessity for fresh air - these are from such conditions; and with these rubdowns, with these cares as outlined, the conditions should be overcome.
(Q) Name the vegetable juices I should stress in my diet.
(A) When these are taken from the fresh vegetables, they should combine all those of the leafy nature; though not necessarily all at one time; and carrots, turnips, parsnips and the like; tomatoes, okra, and such natures - when they are cooked in their fresh state. When juices are taken that have already been prepared in their various combinations, they should be especially of celery, spinach, lentils, leeks, and such natures; and these may be combined with those that are the more easily obtained fresh, that are usually cooked together.
(Q) What particular alkalin foods should I stress in my diet?
(A) When the outline given is followed, there would be the proper balance. Do not use too much syrup with the cakes of mornings, and do not at any meal use foods carrying too much greases. Though some of the foods outlined may appear acid in the first, their combination will make for an alkalin reaction.
It is necessary, to be sure, that a certain amount of acid is kept in the system. An over alkalin condition is much worse even than a mild acidity; for an alkalin reaction easily dissolves certain tissue, while an acid condition usually attempts to create the effluvia about the lymph circulation as to reduce acidity. Hence, the outline we have given would bring a correct balance.
(Q) How should the vegetable juices be prepared?
(A) In broths, or the like.
(Q) Any other suggestions for the body at this time?
(A) As we have given, the body is on the improve. Rather these precautions should be taken, and we will prevent further disorders and bring about the abilities for the body to function better physically and mentally; for irritations, or weaknesses, or distress, must work to a bad effect upon the abilities and mental efficiencies of the body - or ANY body.
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

See 437-4 on 2/24/32 in re health.
11/11/33 He phoned for a Ck. Physical, saying that he was a nervous wreck from an itching, crawling sensation under the skin which the doctors called winter itch [Pruritus, Hiemalis]. Although many tests had been made for allergies, he had secured non-allergic sleeping gear, etc., nothing had been effective and the cause had not been found.

REPORTS

4/34 Mr. [437] reported that he had been comparatively free of the itching all winter, after starting the osteopathic treatments and the diet recommended.
2/20/35 He obtained 836-1 for friend.
5/17/35 He obtained 925-1 for friend.
11/25/36 See 437-7 for return of winter itch, very severe case, due to lack of continuing with the suggested diet, etc.