Edgar Cayce Readings, 538-69

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [538]; this we have had before.
As we find, there is still a great deal of cold and congestion, especially as affects the head and the eye.
The iritis may be materially aided by setting up better eliminations, by stimulating the activities of drainages from the upper portion of the cerebrospinal system; including, of course, the upper dorsal and throughout the cervical areas, also about the head, the neck and the face.
We find that material benefit may be had from the use of stupes made with heavy salt, heated and then sprinkled with Compound Tincture of Benzoin. This is not only good as an inhalant for the body, under the conditions, but this applied to the side of the head and over the eye area will be of material benefit in aiding to clear up the conditions with and in the eye. Do not have it too hot, but sufficiently warm that when the compound Tincture of Benzoin is sprinkled on same it will cause quick evaporation. Do not hold it too close, - don't get it too hot on the face, but the fumes of same close to the face will be most helpful.
These we would do.
Ready for questions.
(Q) How often should the osteopathic treatments be given?
(A) Until the whole conditions are cleared up much better, we would give these once each week; until more strength has been maintained or gained, by more elimination of the poisons and accumulations that have arisen from the general nerve tension, as well as the disturbance through the system from the pain itself.
(Q) What is the condition of the blood and blood pressure?
(A) The blood, of course, is naturally thinned from the general conditions, but not a bad or abnormal pressure in the present.
(Q) What should I do to build up resistance and strength?
(A) Eliminate first the poisons from the system through the general applications as indicted, and then take precautions; with plenty of rest and plenty of foods, and then some activity to make for better assimilations and the general reactions in the activities of the body.
(Q) Should I take the Olive Oil and Eno Salts now?
(A) It is well that these be taken through the period when the manipulations are being given. For, as we have oft indicated, the Olive Oil is a real food value for the whole of the digestive system, as well as an assistant to the better eliminations or activities of the peristaltic movement of the bowels themselves. And the Eno Salts, in not too great a quantity, tends to make for better elimination of poisons in body.
(Q) Should I continue the inhalant I am using? [As in 538-18?]
(A) Continue that, it is beneficial. A portion of this combination is that which will produce the fumes as the antiseptic for the mucous membranes of the nasal passages, as well as the throat and bronchi.
(Q) In the last Reading it was indicated that treatments by an oculist would be needed.
(A) They are still needed, and glasses changed.
(Q) When should this be done?
(A) As soon as practical.
(Q) Should I take a few osteopathic treatments first?
(A) Should take SEVERAL osteopathic treatments first!
(Q) And this should be done by Dr. Beazley in ..., Ky.?
(A) The local applications to the eye, yes.
(Q) Any further advice?
(A) Do these things for the best conditions for this body.
We are through with this Reading.
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BACKGROUND

See 538-68 on 1/13/41 for continued suggestions to relieve flare-up of long-standing iritis due to attack of flu, effects of recent fall which again injured the right side of face [See 538-10].

REPORTS

2/13/41 Husband's letter: "[538] is better now - has gone to the doctor this morning - the first time she has been able to be out since last Nov."
2/25/41 "She is going to Dr. M. L. Richardson, the osteopathic eye, ear, nose and throat specialist, for her eyes."
3/04/41 See 538-70.