Edgar Cayce Readings, 574-1

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [574].
Now, as we find, there are some specific conditions the correction of which would cause the physical body to be in a much better reaction, and would make for a great deal of contentment in the general conditions that are about the body.
These, as we find, find their reactions more through the nerve system; yet must eventually, if they continue as they exist, bring not only the dis-ease but disruption to the physical functioning of organs in the body.
Then, these are the conditions physical as we find them with this body, [574] we are speaking of, present in this room.
In the BLOOD SUPPLY we find there is a form of anemia. While apparently the physical activities of the body are such that the pulsation, respiration, heart's actions, show little or no disorder at times, the nature of the repression in the system - through adhesions in the pelvic area - makes for a circulation that has gradually taken from the system the ability for the supplying of the proper proportion of urea in the blood supply. Hence the white blood corpuscle is made deficient, and at other times we find the red blood supply deficient. Hence we have THESE as effects FROM this condition, outwardly:
The body becomes easily fatigued, with either mental or physical exercises. At times the body may begin the day very buoyantly, with the general outlook on life and the surroundings being very good; and before the day is passed everything seems wrong, nothing just right. And the discontent that is produced by the nerve tension, the nerve pressure, produces in the imaginative or the sympathetic system the correspondent condition in the activities to the responses in the physical surroundings of the body.
Then these, as we see, are effects, and are FROM those conditions as will be given.
Then, while the body physically is quite often as one that would make for meeting most any emergency in the general physical condition, or in the surrounding activity, the LITTLE things - the little activities - in self or in others - bring about these reactions that have been indicated.
Hence we find an incoordination through a lesion that exists in the left side of the body, in the area of the upper pelvic activities, and these make for the nature of the general depression throughout the system.
The activities between the sympathetic and the cerebrospinal nerve forces, as we have described, are carried by impulses in the circulation, so that we have a deep circulation that is very good, while the superficial or the return of the blood from extremities makes for a slowing up through the very nature of the nerves' reactions in the body.
All organs, in a manner, are affected by the condition; though, as we find, in the present no organic disturbance is existent; only PURELY the functional conditions being disturbed through the inactivity of the reflexes to the organs in their proper proportions. Hence at varied times varied portions of the system, or the varied organs, are disturbed through the general condition existent or reflected from those conditions that exist in this portion of the body as indicated.
Specifically, we find these existent in the 3rd and 4th LUMBAR area, and SYMPATHETICALLY in the 5th and 6th dorsal area.
And in meeting the needs of the conditions, we find that two periods of corrections osteopathically would be necessary, to make adjustments in the lumbar and dorsal area as indicated, and the coordinating of same in the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus area; that is, through the cervicals and the general activity or stimulation for the proper drainages to be set up; organizing, as it were, the various ganglia and plexus along the cerebrospinal system in the locomotory areas, not only in the lumbar but in the brachial area also.
During the same period we would use the Radio-Active Appliance, for thirty minutes - at least - each day just before retiring, or as the body rests during the day.
The body should make more of an organized activity in itself, for the physical, for the mental, for the recreational, for the physical activities of the body. BUDGET the time, as it were.
Hence, there could be a rest period set aside during each afternoon when the application of the Radio-Active Appliance might - as we find - be more effective.
Be mindful that the diet is kept well-balanced, being consistent and persistent.
Doing these, as we find, would bring to this body a normal reaction. Ready for questions.
(Q) Is there pus on kidneys?
(A) Rather an accumulation about same, but not on kidneys proper.
(Q) Why do I swell so badly?
(A) The attempt of the body to adjust itself through a very poor circulation, as we have indicated, and the FLUIDS of the body ACCUMULATING about those lesions.
(Q) What can I do to cure callous or bunion on my left foot?
(A) As we would find, an application morning and evening - not bound on, but massaged thoroughly; and this means not just dabbing on and leaving same, but take three to five minutes of massaging. First, for five to ten days, use common baking soda wet or saturated with Spirits of Camphor. Then, after this has been used until the soreness is removed, use equal parts of Olive Oil and Tincture of Myrrh, and it'll be like baby's foot! Massage each of these into the portion where there is the disturbance, you see.
There will be a great relief to this with the manipulations also, for there is either pressure in the nerve forces or from the activities in the body itself. Removing the pressure in the lumbar areas, with the manipulation, will relieve this also. Make the corrections osteopathically in the lumbar and dorsal area as indicated, and this will break up those lesions in the upper pelvic area; with the general manipulation.
Then equalize the circulation with the low electrical vibrations from the Radio-Active Appliance, which should be attached to the extremities, you see; on the right wrist and on the left ankle one day, and then change to the opposites the next day, making the attachments each time to the ankle first. That is, when on the left wrist it is to the right ankle. When on the right wrist it is to the left ankle.
(Q) How long should this stay on at a period?
(A) As given, for thirty minutes.
(Q) What is the effect of absorbent cotton worn between toes for bunions?
(A) More imagination than anything else, though it does make for the different position of the foot itself and relieves the pressure by the activities or walking on same, see?
(Q) What must I do to preserve my teeth?
(A) Stimulate the circulation so that all portions of the body, as indicated, may have an equal circulation; as TO the heart and as FROM the heart. For, the teeth are in the greater part of the superficial circulation, you see. Hence, when we have a balanced circulation, these are improved.
(Q) Are my gums diseased?
(A) As we find, use properties that are of an antiseptic nature to prevent accumulation of any infectious forces; such as Ipsab, which makes for healthier gums.
In this particular body the greater distress is elsewhere; and the condition with the teeth is an effect, NOT a cause, though the local application will be helpful in stimulating and equalizing circulation to this portion of the body. This we would use about twice or three times each week. Don't just massage it once and leave it alone. Massage it for at least a minute or a minute and a half, three times a week; massaging the gum thoroughly with the Ipsab solution. Then rinse the mouth with same. This is not to take the place, of course, of any dentrifice that may be used; but this with equal parts salt and soda is the better dentrifice that may be used than any of the pastes!
(Q) Please give the diet I should follow.
(A) Keep the diet rather alkaline. That means not too much meats nor too much starches, nor too much of ANY of those things that PRODUCE acidity. But don't make self as subject to a diet. Rather subject the diet to self, by self's activity; that is, keep a normal well-balanced diet, but no hog meats ever - unless a little crisp breakfast bacon at times. Preferably, when meats are taken, fish, fowl, lamb or mutton.
(Q) In what minerals am I deficient?
(A) Silicon and iron. These are best supplied through the vegetable forces, for these are more easily assimilated.
(Q) What is cause and relief for pain in back?
(A) This has been indicated. A lesion in the left side near the 3rd and 4th lumbar, you see. We will find this will be relieved when we remove these pressures, this subluxation - and this should be from the left side, in making the adjustments.
(Q) What should I do for the lesions and adhesions in the pelvic area?
(A) This has been indicated, you see, from here. Where there have been, as from here, the accumulations in the system from adhesions that are in the form of scar tissue, through the poor circulation (and such causing much of the poor circulation), these will break up of themselves when there is the stimulating of the centers from which those portions of the system receive their impulse for the circulation - and the circulation so increased by the stimulation. And nature is the better remedy. For, if these are supplied from the normal activity of the system the rejuvenation is permanent. If they are supplied from superficial activity, it is naturally never so permanent.
(Q) How much water should I drink daily?
(A) From six to eight tumblers full.
(Q) To what colors do I vibrate?
(A) Red and the shades of same.
(Q) Where can I get the osteopathic treatments?
(A) From anyone that will conform to the suggestions here that have been made. Do not have the chiropractic instead of the osteopathic adjustments, in THIS particular case. At times the chiropractic adjustments are MOST beneficial, but the OSTEOPATHIC manipulations AND adjustments are the better for this particular condition.
(Q) How long should they be given?
(A) As indicated, for two periods. That means there should be treatments taken for two to three weeks, and then rest for a week to two weeks; then another period of treatments for two to three weeks. See? This means two or three treatments each week.
Do these as we have outlined and, as we find, we will bring a normal condition for this body.
Leaving these conditions as they exist, there must either come a tumor or the dropsical conditions.
We are through for the present.
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(6/06/34 GD's note given to Mrs. [574] with the typed Reading: See enclosed letter to an Osteopath, whichever you choose. Dr. [Gena L.] Crews here gave the names of the following osteopaths near ...; she doesn't know either personally but has heard they are very good. You might visit both and make your choice: Dr. George Clay, West Main St., Washington, N.C.; Dr. John [H.] Bell, 326 Carolina Bk. Bldg., Elizabeth City, N.C.
Please let us know which you choose, and what his reaction is to the information in the Reading.
The other treatments suggested, I think, are quite clear; or Miss Wynne will be able to tell you the details.
You might find helpful the enclosed list of Alkaline Forming Foods, of which your principal diet should consist.
Let us hear from you. GD)

REPORTS

6/06/34 GD's note: Mrs. [574] and her sister, Mrs. [573], and their mother said the Reading described Mrs. [574]'s feelings perfectly. They are enthused and intend to follow the treatment. Much money has already been spent on trying to help Mrs. [574] recover her health.
Subsequent Readings were obtained by the sister, Mrs. [573], and family.
GD's note: See 1800-24 Reports, explaining theory of the Radio-Active Appliance.
6/27/72 Mrs. Byron Moreland wrote from Minneapolis, Minn., (after reporting on Reading 294-15): "...My husband and I have tried many of the Cayce remedies personally and found them very helpful. We have tried the Spirits of Camphor and Baking Soda for corns and callouses and it works just as he said it would..."