Edgar Cayce Readings, 440-18

(Body & enquiring mind in regard to his health & mental & material affairs. Questions.)

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EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [440], present in this room; this we have had before. Ready for questions.
(Q) Wishing to avoid X-Ray treatment if possible, what alternative treatment do you recommend?
(A) We would use, then, the low electrical vibration from the wet appliance, making application direct through the portions where the condition shows the activity in the system; or the sinusoidal, or any of the forms where the VIBRATIONS in the system are broken up.
As we find, the more effective would be through the low electrical charge that would vibrate directly through the condition itself. [See 440-18, Par. R8.]
(Q) Do you find the treatment I have been taking is beneficial?
(A) Beneficial to some other portions of the system and, naturally then, adds to the general physical welfare.
(Q) Outline the effects of each part of it.
(A) The activity of diathermy upon the system is more to break cellular forces that have been as accumulations in the ganglia of the system; while the more specific nature - as in the sinusoidal or in the low electrical vibration - is to act directly with the specific or centralized or localized conditions. [See 440-18, Par. R8.]
(Q) Have the pills been beneficial?
(A) The pills are rather a strain upon the system.
(Q) Do you recommend that I continue with the treatments that are now being taken?
(A) This is to be the choice, of course, within self. As we find, we have outlined - or are outlining - those things that we find as the most beneficial. To be sure, each and every individual mind may choose for itself that as seemeth to it to be the proper condition for self - and meets such conditions!
(Q) Please outline a treatment I should follow, more specifically.
(A) As just given, either use that first outlined or that given as an alternative - if you do not desire to use the X-Ray, which acts directly upon or breaks cellular forces where there have been accumulations of any conditions in the system. But the sinusoidal may be used instead, which makes for an alternating current - or reverse coil activity in same, making application directly to those centers or that portion where the injury shows accumulations, with the other anode being with the center from which the locomotion or the VIBRATIONS are active in that portion of the body; working, to be sure, with the muscle, the tendons, the nerve and the blood supply in its application. Or the low electrical vibration from the battery charge may be used, applied directly through the centers from which circulation through the locomotion is carried on. Either of these will be made with the anodes in those positions where the activity of the impulse for nerve supply and blood circulation would be carried directly through. As we have indicated, the physical forces need to be built up where there is a greater quantity of the blood supply in the body. This is outside, you see; this is not for the specific condition, but a general condition that would add much. The low vibrations of the blood supply in the system is from strain on the system from worry, from activities that prevent a normal building up of the blood supply; or low blood pressure.
(Q) Would there be any value in the use of strychnine for the blood?
(A) VALUE; but it may be applied in so MANY more ways, for - as has just been given - the pills, which include a portion of this, have NOT been beneficial but are a STRAIN upon the system. Strychnine in small quantities is a tonic, a blood builder, a blood purifier at times; but with a body already in the position where the blood pressure and the heart's action are involved, and where there are the tendencies for the accumulation or segregation of conditions in soft tissue from an injury, it CAN'T be helpful!
It is much better for this to be built up rather by the activity of the body in such a manner as to require the food values; which means the energies should be worked off to where the body would be PHYSICALLY tired - whether it's from playing or working or what - so that it REQUIRES food values that are kept in a balance. Then, with the system kept in balance, these would be much more effective and more permanent in their relationships to the better physical forces of the body. See?
(Q) Do you find the eliminations with colonics have been helpful?
(A) At times the eliminations through colonics are helpful; at other times these can be overdone, so that there is taken from the system the necessary energies and influences that cause the normal activity or assimilation through the alimentary canal. For, to be sure, the food values should be digested and assimilated before entering into the large intestine or colon itself; for digestion or assimilation takes place throughout the system. The lactel ducts take from that assimilated for stimulation through the blood supply, turning same there into those forces that enter directly; but throughout the jejunum there is the absorption of those things, and when there is the strain made on the lymph circulation through those portions of the colon that produces irritation there, it is like keeping scratching on a sore that doesn't heal properly.
(Q) You will examine the [lapis] stones which I hold, telling which is the most powerful for the various uses it may be used for. You will explain these various uses and recommend those that would be most helpful.
(A) In giving that which may be helpful it is necessary, for this mind or body seeking same, that there be rather the analysis of the composition of the stones as related to their vibrations - as relate then to a human body, see?
Either of these shows a variation of their composition; as to the elements of those influences that make for vibrations in the ether as related to that which may be effective in drawing to or disseminating from - through, of course, the vibrations being those that are of the positive and negative natures in the very stone itself - making for, then, the analysis; knowing same by what is called the constituents of it, through the mineralogy, the activity through those channels themselves. We would then find that the one that is the nearer in accord to the vibrations of the body that may use same would be the more effective with THAT particular body. Yet the very NATURE of the thing makes it effective with any - ANY - human body, you see; but the more effective with one that is more in accord, or whose positive and negative vibrations are according with the stone itself, see? for it throws off as well as draws in, you see, through the positive-negative vibration. This assists, then, in the unison as a relationship. This is as a comparison - don't confuse it and say that it is electricity; it is electrical, of course, in its vibration, but as the stone in its vibration, is then in sympathy with a body that is also sympathetic - or may be said to be SENSITIVE - it assists in "stepping up" the sensitiveness of the body as would the electrical vibration in an alternating force step up by the addition of influences or forces of electrical vibration being thrown off from other channels in making it more powerful. See? Towards what? Towards theeffectiveness in its sensitiveness (that is, the body) as to what it maybe seeking. Hence, as given of old, use such for the abilities to become more of all those influences called in the present psychic, clairaudient or any of those vibrations that build up or "step up" a body. Also effective, of course, in bringing to the body the abilities to become more effective in giving out of itself for activity in any of these various directions.
(Q) Which of the three stones, then, is better suited to my vibrations?
(A) The one in the center. [8/02/35 See EC's ltr. under 813-1 saying he was with [440] in Arizona when [440] found a lapis stone in a mine several hundred ft. under the ground.]
(Q) This one?
(A) This one.
(Q) Why were these stones mentioned to me in the beginning?
(A) They are as those things of old, which if followed (and the body was seeking at the time for those things) may be used as stepping-stones for the understanding of vibrations as related to the mineral forces and as to man.
(Q) Are these as fine specimens of "lapis lingua" that can be obtained?
(A) As fine as may be obtained in the present for the demonstrating of, or for the use in relation to, these very things as given.
(Q) Mr. [317] has changes his original design [via automatic writing] of the static eliminator considerably. Do you find these changes have been for the best?
(A) These had best be worked out by experimentation. And then as to the alterations may be given as from or through these channels. Use some experimentation with same.
The infusion of the glass, of course, with the characterization of the salts and the infusion of gold or silver in the activities, nearer into the spike form - as we find - will be the more effective.
(Q) To spike form? To what do you refer?
(A) The spike form is the connection that comes directly through the glass itself, you see - in the connections.
(Q) There is no direct connection -
(A) (Interrupting) We haven't said anything about what the design is! We have only given that which we see will be the best; and, as we say, EXPERIMENT!
We are through with this reading.
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BACKGROUND

See 440-17 on 5/03/34 in re blood clots in soft bony structure of ribs resulting from rib fracture.

REPORTS

GD's note: [See 440-14, Par. 8-A, 9-A and 440-15, Par. 7-A--9-A.] 7/05/34 EC wrote Mr. [440] referring to a "situation" with Mr. [317] and Mrs. [267] in which [440] was involved:
"Mr. [2136] when he was here spoke to us about it. I expressed myself as knowing absolutely nothing. As soon as the people who came to the Congress are gone and the boys have gotten away on their trip, I expect to make some effort to get in touch with them ([317] and [267]). If I can be of a service, you know that's my whole heart's desire."
9/07/34 Mr. [440]'s letter: "There isn't much any of us can do about the [317]'s. I have been no less amazed by the turn of affairs than yourself. The last few days in their house turned from one of joy in helping others to a complete hell because of [317]'s insane jealousy for goodness knows what reason. My only desire had been to help them and when I noticed the clouds first gathering I decided to cut my stay short and leave, and would have done so if he hadn't begged me to stay, saying it would be the end of everything between him and his wife [267] if she felt that he had driven me out of the house. Even that, however, would have been better than what followed. I doubt now if their difficulties will ever be totally mended.
"I think I was the dummy being tossed on a sea of emotions with which in reality I had no connection. I was the excuse for the tirade which sooner or later would have come for another reason with the same result. It was an interesting experience. Were I a novelist the plot of a most amazing story could be obtained from it. More than ever I feel we move like puppets in a drama. Free-willed, yes, but little dreaming the results of the activity of that free-will in combination with all the other forces in the universe.
"God knows I have tried to do the right thing by them both. Time should soon show where my failure has lain."
9/25/34 "I would be most grateful for another Physical Rdg. Let me know what time best suits you and I shall be in the Morris Hall in the Harvard Business School. I have lately been to see one of the best known back specialists in the world who lives here in Boston. His diagnosis corresponds quite closely with yours. He finds a mishealed, broken cartilage between the 8th and 9th dorsal vertebra and a misformed disc as a result. I thought this would interest you. He has suggested certain measures and another doctor whom he sent me to has given me a medicine to take before meals. He wants to perform an operation in the spring. [Dr. Smith-Petersen, M.D.] In the rdg. I want to ask about the operation and what suggestions you have concerning staying in condition during the winter and we will try them and see what happens."
10/08/34 He submitted questions: "I would like to ask for a general program to follow which in college would allow me the most time to work at the highest efficiency. Is there any substitute for the 'radio-active battery' as ice is next to impossible to get in the college bldgs. What effect, have prayers, mine and others, produced upon the condition in my back? What sources of prayer are proving the most helpful? [Note: I am asking this because I am interested in the power of prayer and in your ability to trace its source, not for any personal reason.]... I also want to ask about Dr. Smith-Petersen's proposed operation, whether it is necessary and what will be the results that I may expect."
11/02/34 EC's letter: "I do hope it will be possible for you to run down to N.Y. while we are there. It would be so much better if you were present so that you could outline your questions on all of those things in a way satisfactory to you."
12/19/34 Father [442]'s letter:
"...I too was truly sorry to have missed you all in New York - but I was very little there and running up to Boston frequently for extended stays, while Mrs. [443] was in Boston practically all the time.
"I brought [440] down from the hospital last Monday on the train, as far as New York, where Mrs. [443] got on the train and went on with him for a month or more at Miami Beach. She came down to N.Y. to attend a number of things for a few days before leaving. Their address is Hotel ..., Miami Beach, Florida.
"Yes, [440] had quite a time. Last Spring and Summer through X-Rays, it was found his 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th dorsals had been injured at some time years ago, and an operation was considered advisable. The intention was for [440] to return to college - go through his years work there, then to operate next Spring. He was in such magnificent shape from his Arizona visit that both he and the surgeon thought he could do this without doubt, but after about 6 weeks of college work [440] complained that all the old pains were back again and continuing, so he and the surgeon decided to jump right to it. While it was not a serious operation, no organs being involved, it was a very severe and a delicate one, meaning 6 weeks in bed in a plaster cast. I am glad to say everything went almost miraculously well from beginning to end, not a hitch or set back. He looks better now than in years and I think it has given new and complete faith as to his future ability to tackle anything. The operation was what is called a spinal fusion. One of the most interesting facts is that unless I am mistaken it was your health reading on [440] which first located the seat of his troubles in the spine in those dorsals..." [See 440-17.]
1/03/35 See Ck. Physical 440-19.
4/05/71 GD's note:
On 3/25/71 I received from Dr. [...] (D.C.), via Mr. [...], the following probing questions about the sinusoidal machine which was recommended over two hundred times in the Edgar Cayce readings, and which now is not available:
A. USE 1.
(Q) Frequency of the sinusoidal (alternating) currents which passed through the body from one electrode to the other - a. On the "low" setting ? b. On the "high" setting?
2. (Q) Magnitude of the current which passed through the body, as measured in milliampers (or microampers)? a. On low setting? b. On high setting?
3. (Q) Did the device, known commercially as the "sinusoidal", also generate currents similar to short-wave (or diathermy) which were applied to the body by radiation as opposed to the application by use of electrodes?
B. DESCRIPTION 1. Who manufactured the "sinusoidal"? 2. What was the exact trade name? 3. Is descriptive literature available? 4. Are specifications available? 5. Is schematic diagram available? 6. Where?
Today, 4/05/71, I asked Dr. O. M. Wakefield (D.O.) these questions and here are his answers:
A. USE: 1.
(A) The Medcolator is now used instead of the sinusoidal, the short wave machines, the diathermy. It carries 2.5 volts at 2 amperes. The oscillation varies up to maximum of one thousand cycles. It varies - you may control it. It even carries metals into the system, by placing pads (saturated) on various centers, but he only uses water. The old sinusoidal machine was entirely different from the short wave or diathermy machine. It is not even manufactured now due to regulations of communications system. The old diathermy and short wave machines were replaced many years ago because of interference with radio and TV stations. The new machine, which is a much improved one, is called a MEDCOLATOR. It is manufactured by MEDCO PRODUCTS CO., TULSA, OK. You can get a brochure from the Company describing these things. SINUSOID (si'-nus-oid) [SINUS; ELDOS, likeness]. 1. Resembling a sinus. 2. One of the relatively large spaces or tubes constituting the embryonic circulatory system in the supradrenal gland, liver, and other viscera.
SINUSOIDAL (si-nus-oid'-al). Pertaining to or derived from a sinusoid. s. current, an alternating induced electrical current, with equal current strokes.
SINUSOIDALIZATION (sin-us-oi-dal-i-za'-shun). The application of a sinusoidal current.
Fr. Gould's Medical Dictionary, Third Edition, 1924 reprinting.
SHORT WAVE. Radio. A hertzian wave of sixty-meter wave length or less. - SHORT'-WAVE' (wav'; 2), adj.
Fr. Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Fifth Edition, 1938.
DI'A-THER'-MY (di'-a-thur'mi), N. Also DI'A-THER'MI-A (thur'-mi-a). The therapeutic heating of tissues beneath the skin by means of high frequency electrical oscillations; also, the apparatus used. DI'A-THER'MIZE (thur'mize), v.t.