Edgar Cayce Readings, 542-1

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [542].
Now, as we find, there are conditions that disturb the better physical functioning of this body, [542]. While these in their present state do not prevent the body from carrying on, there is gradually being builded that which will make very much more troublesome conditions unless some precautions are taken at this time.
To be sure, the nature of the trouble may be allowed to run and then the exercising of operative forces might remove the trouble; for it is gradually segregating itself, and if allowed to go too far it would be a question as to the body's being able to survive such an operation.
These, then, are conditions as we find them with this body, [542] we are speaking of, ..., Tennessee.
The BLOOD SUPPLY indicates that there are adhesions in the pelvic organs; that these prevent the proper absorption from that assimilated, thus reducing the blood from its normalcy to less and less gradually in the numbers of the red and - to be sure - will impoverish the white blood. For, under the stress, it attempts to meet the conditions that are imposed upon the body by these mal-conditions in the body.
As to the NERVOUS SYSTEM, the very nature of adhesions from impoverishment - and from an over-abundance of those forces that should be eliminated gradually accumulating makes for at times enlargements that might become growth. At other times we find a drain somewhat. These are in the pelvic organs, you see, and in the activity of the intestinal tract.
From the pressure produced there at times these are the effects, through the nerve system and through those reactions that come to the body: Dull headaches, and these more just above the eyes and through and around the temple to the ear. Then we have heaviness in the pelvic region or below the diaphragm, and bearing down pains in the abdomen. Then at others we have the feet showing the inclination to be cold, and of evenings swollen somewhat. We have acute pains in the muscular forces, through the shoulders and arms, going to the other extremity; or poisons producing a neuritis in these portions. Pains through the upper portion of the chest, especially in the left side of the body; this above the left breast, toward the under portion of the arm and in the muscular forces of the arm. These become rather acute at times.
Lack of assimilation, or the food as taken producing gas in the stomach proper, fullness in the stomach - pit of stomach. Low or slow activity through the alimentary canal. The liver becoming torpid at times, necessitating the use of cathartics, and an oversupply or activity of the kidneys; at others very scant but the pressure is felt in the bladder which necessitates the often activity of the kidneys or of emptying the bladder itself; burning sensation through the vagina and uterus; these all from repressions and the lack of proper eliminations from those conditions as indicated, principally in the right portion about the left ovary, and those reactions in non-eliminations from the system in these directions.
Then, in meeting the needs of these conditions, as we would find, if these suggestions will be adhered to and followed properly there needs be no necessity of any operative measure; neither would there be necessity of discontinuing from activity that requires the body to be on the feet a great deal.
And we would find that the questionable associations, or customers, wouldn't be quite so irritating to the body at times.
We would begin first in this manner:
Every evening when ready to retire, for at least five days, apply the castor oil packs to that portion of the body that would take in the left ovary and the lower portion of the left kidney drainage, see? or around the left side, covering the lower portion of the abdomen. Put these on as hot as possible. Let them stay on until they get entirely cold; then bathe off and go to sleep!
The next evening apply the same character of pack not the same one, for we should use more castor oil - over the liver and the lacteal duct area, and the upper portion of the intestinal tract.
Alternate these, you see. Apply them over the left portion one evening and the right portion the next, and so on.
We would begin with taking, at least once each day, half a teaspoonful of AL-CAROID - after the evening meal.
Every third day take two of the CAROID Bile Salts Tablets.
Don't take the packs one evening and leave them off the next; but follow all these through or don't do them at all!
After the fifth day we would leave off the oil packs and begin with a general massage taken twice each week, osteopathically, with particular reference given - through the manipulations and adjustments - in the lumbar and sacral area, and the lower dorsal; making ADJUSTMENTS through this area, you see; also throughout the whole cervical area; and the rest of the treatment should be general for the whole system, following from the tips of the fingers towards the body, and from the central portion to the end of the toes - but ADJUSTMENTS made in the lumbar and lower dorsal, or 11th and 12th, and through the cervical area. Do these for thirteen to twenty-six treatments.
If it becomes necessary, because of the clogged activity in the system, use the oil packs again.
Throughout the whole period be mindful that there is not taken too much meats or sweets. Not that the sweets should be discontinued entirely, but use rather the natural sweets from fruits or properly preserved and canned fruits. Have the proper reaction from properly prepared food values, you see; not too much meats. Or this would be given as an outline only; not that it must be followed literally, but merely as a sample:
Mornings - citrus fruits, that will create an alkalin reaction in the system for the beginning of the day, principally.
Noons - fresh or green vegetable salad, or soup if desired. But do not take sandwiches and dried bread and strong meats and things like that in the middle of the day, just to get through with it; and don't drink a lot of slop in the form of DRINKS!
Evenings - a well-balanced vegetable meal, well cooked.
If we will follow these, the body will be better; in thirty to sixty days being rid entirely of these conditions.
If necessary, use even the third series of castor oil packs. Use a large piece of flannel, double or three ply being the better; and at least a quart of oil for the first application. Of course, if this isn't all absorbed it may be wrung out and used over again; but heat as strong as the body can bear.
Keep the eliminations; not by cathartics, but by enemas if necessary.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Do you find it advisable for me to make the business change I am contemplating?
(A) If the body is bettered by the use of those applications, such as to fit it to make the change and be able to meet the necessary activities through the changes brought to the physical body, fine! If the conditions are left as they are in the physical body, to make the change would not be well.
We are through with this reading. [See 542-1 Par. R1, GD's note.]
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BACKGROUND

4/19/34 [542]'s letter: "...Please tell me how to keep the gas from forming on stomach. The body tires so readily. What will make me feel more relaxed?..."
4/27/34 [542]'s letter: "...I believe a business change is necessary for my health and happiness..."

REPORTS

5/02/34 GD's note: Just before waking up, following the waking suggestion, EC said: "It's a nice bunch of Irish potatoes, isn't it?"
5/20/34 Miss [243]'s letter:
"...Mrs. [542] and Miss [549] are both so happy with their readings...they are both taking treatments from the same osteopath, Dr. Watson - a woman, and they say she was delighted with the diagnosis and is treating by reading..."
5/20/34 Mrs. [340]'s letter:
"...Mrs. [542] has finished her Castor Oil Packs and has had nearly a week's osteopathic treatments. She says she got marvelous results from the Packs, and already feels better..."
6/04/34 Miss [243]'s letter:
"...Both Mrs. [542] and Miss [549] are feeling so much better. Mrs. [542] says she hasn't felt as good in two years as she feels now..."
9/16/34 Miss [243]'s letter:
"...Mrs. [542] said she was writing you for another reading. She has developed another trouble and said at once she would get a reading rather than go to a doctor - asked me to help her with her questions..."
3/10/42 Mrs. [3073]'s letter:
"...When I was talking to Miss [243] and Mrs. [542] for whom you had given a reading and benefited, they insisted that I write you for a physical reading..."
6/25/65 Mrs. [542] visited A.R.E.