Edgar Cayce Readings, 533-1

(Physical Suggestion)

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EC: Yes, we have the body, [533].
As we find, conditions are rather serious with this body. And there are those conditions where there is the interference with the active forces that make for proper eliminations. While there are those indications of the adhesions and lesions which cause a tendency towards sepsis poisoning, we find that - under existent conditions, unless there are changes - these could be much better relived by external application than by operative measures for the body. We refer to the applications which should, or would, work with the resistances which have been set up in the system.
First, as we find, these conditions exist:
There have been adhesions in the abdominal area. These have caused poisons to accumulate in the caecum and colon area. These have affected the blood supply. These have thinned the walls of the peritoneum. These have produced temperatures, in the active forces of the body, that have arisen and then have fallen, that have arisen again and caused the effects of infectious forces.
In the present we would rather make these applications:
Over the abdominal area, and especially in the right side and across the ascending and a portion of the descending colon, we would first apply aconite and laudanum. The proportions should be three parts laudanum to the one part aconite, which should be obtained from a physician to be used only for external application. Paint those portions where there is the heaviness, over the caecum and right side, with this solution.
Then we would apply across the left portion, and the descending colon, a saturated solution of Epsom Salts and Castor Oil Packs alternately, until there is the activity increased in the eliminations - both through the kidney and the bowels. Necessarily these packs should be warm, or as hot as the body may bear, of the left side, to produce the eliminations from both kidneys and the alimentary canal.
When these have begun (that is, after two or three activities both from kidneys and from the bowels - from these movements), then we would begin with the Castor Oil Packs over the caecum - that is, the right side here, you see - and the liver, and the liver AREA; discontinuing, of course, those on the left side, when the Packs are started on the right.
After these have acted well (should be in forty-eight hours), we would begin with manipulations to produce general drainages in the system and to increase the ability for the system to keep off the temperature arising from the sepsis poisoning. The greater portion of the manipulations that would be given would be from the middle portion of the cerebro-spinal system to the head, UNTIL there is the ability for the general relaxations in the body.
With these applications - which should be given immediately, in the next twenty-four to forty-eight to fifty-six hours - should the increase in temperature CONTINUE, it would be necessary for operative measures. But we do not find that such measures would be necessary if these applications were made.
Should the temperature arise, or should the continued reaction produce any nausea from these, then it would be better for further advice - but as we find, these will become near normal. Then begin immediately, you see, with the manipulations.
As to the properties which would be taken internally, as a stimulation for circulation and for the digestive system: The arrowroot, junket, easy forms of the spirits frumenti - which would be very small quantities with the yolk of egg and little milk.
These, as we find, would be the applications for this body, in this present condition.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Did the injury received from a plow handle being jabbed in the side some years ago have anything to do with the present condition?
(A) It has caused that which has been indicated - an adhesion. But with these applications we should break up the inflammation, so that the eliminations may take away these conditions. For, they have formed a tendency for cohesion of the ascending colon. Hence the eliminations first from lower transverse and descending. The relief by the external application of those forces which may ease the distress or pain. Then the application on those portions to cause the absorptions from the Castor Oil as to make the activities more in order. The general manipulation in the upper portion, and later to the lower portion, to make the distribution of assimilated forces such as to build resistances in the body.
(Q) Was recent operation of any benefit?
(A) Not in the manner done.
(Q) What causes the bubbling in the side?
(A) Adhesions, where the gases are attempting to pass in the colon - from adhesions and cohesions in the walls of the intestines.
(Q) With what should the manipulations be given?
(A) Hands.
(Q) Osteopathically?
(A) Osteopathically.
(Q) Should he go back and forth upstairs?
(A) Best that he rest for the next forty-eight to fifty-six hours. He will want to, when these are active on the body!
(Q) Define the effect of the serum used in the body.
(A) This is not correlative with the conditions to be met at the present. Though these effects in portions were helpful, they were also in their last result that which has raised the temperature.
(Q) What causes, and what can be done to relieve, the numbness that comes to the whole right side?
(A) By those manipulations and producing the distribution of the energies as to make for the activities of portions of the body, by making the normal circulation pass through same, we may relieve and overcome numbness - produced by the cohesions and lesions.
(Q) Are cigarettes harmful to this body; if not, what brand should he smoke?
(A) In moderation not harmful, and especially when there is suffering for the body these are helpful to the nervous system. But not too many. Any of the popular brands are as well as another, though the better for any are those that are of the pure tobacco.
(Q) What will be the result if he is not relieved of this trouble?
(A) Paresis in the right portion of the body, with a gradual enlarging of the conditions that are affected in the central portion - or the organs of the eliminations.
(Q) What causes the hard, swollen condition of the abdomen?
(A) As just given; the adhesions and cohesion in the intestine itself have caused, and do cause, the condition that is to be overcome.
As seen, all of these applications are (1) for the relief of inflammation; (2) the beginning of eliminations; (3) then the activity of those portions of the organs through which assimilated forces are made to become more active in the whole body; (4) and then the distribution of same through general manipulations as we have indicated.
(Q) If an operation becomes necessary, whom would you suggest?
(A) Gilbert. Baltimore.
(Q) What hospital?
(A) Gilbert. He's of Hopkins.
(Q) To what color does this body vibrate?
(A) Mauve.
(Q) Why is it the more exercise the body takes the worse he feels?
(A) Because the activities of any condition pounding against a portion of the circulation, which has been DAMMED by the adhesions, and cohesions, would make for a natural destroying of the vitality to the body.
(Q) Is there anything wrong with the spine proper?
(A) Only those things that will require using leverages for the relaxation of muscular forces taut due to the lack of circulation in portions of same.
(Q) How much water should he drink?
(A) This will depend upon what portion of the applications suggested is being followed, see? Should be from six to fourteen glasses each day.
(Q) Would Dr. Gilbert follow these suggestions?
(A) We have not gotten to Dr. Gilbert yet! We will wait until we get these applications and see the condition after forty-eight to fifty hours - then we would know!
(Q) Any further advice for this body?
(A) We would do these in the present. Should it become necessary for further advice, then it may be given. Do this at the present.
(Q) Any special physician you would suggest for the osteopathic manipulations?
(A) One who knows his business!
We are through for the present.
Copy to Esther Wynne
Copy to Ass'n file
(GD's note: Enclosed were notations for Dr. Parker, M.D., and Snyder [Dr. James R. Parker, M.D.; Mr. Milton H. Snyder, pharmacist], the druggist. Go to Dr. Parker first. Also see directions [which were enclosed] for Dr. Richardson, osteopath, should the temperature not continue after the forty-eight hours and patient can begin the manipulations. Should temperature continue and be existent Monday morning (the 16th), let us hear - for check-up. Otherwise, begin the osteopathic manipulations.)

BACKGROUND

Doctors and family considered the case almost hopeless. He had gradually slipped into a "run down" condition. Severe pains in his side began to give him some alarm and finally grew so disturbing that an operation was considered necessary. He was operated on for appendicitis and returned home. He continued to suffer and was sent back to the hospital. Still his suffering continued, and he was again returned to his home without having been relieved. The doctors frankly stated they did not know what caused the condition. Suffering grew more intense and it became apparent that, unless help was received, he could not hold out. The mother learned of Mr. Cayce through a neighbor and in desperation sought the first reading.

REPORTS

4/16/34 See 533-2, at which time Miss Esther Wynne reported: "His temperature was decreased, the severe pain was relieved, and he took his first osteopathic treatment this morning."