Edgar Cayce Readings, 584-2

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here; this we have had before.
As we find, there have been those [osteopathic] corrections in the physical forces of this body that make for bettered conditions and the basis on which the system may supply to the affected portions of the body without being or producing DETRIMENTAL conditions to those tendencies that have been indicated were active in the system.
There has not as yet, as we find, been begun that which will - or should - aid with the glands of the system in creating that element necessary where inflammation in portions of the body may be removed, see? The glands secrete the active force with the iodine. There SHOULD be those small quantities of the Atomidine taken in the system, you see, and then we will find that - with the OCCASIONAL use of those palliatives now that will reduce those swellings in the head portions of the body [sinusitis?] where the pressure is made on the nerves leading to the eyes - we may REMOVE these disorders. This should be done through PREFERABLY the nostril, you see; LOCAL antiseptic applications that may be made in THIS manner:
A combination of Oil of Eucalyptus, Oil of Turp and Tincture of Benzoin, will remove those accumulations and aid those properties in the activity of the glands to overcome these pressures that are accumulating there.
Now that these activities in the lumbar, in the lower dorsal area, that were necessary to prevent those accumulations affecting the system in relation to the kidneys, are now such as to set up drainages, we may make the SPECIFIC applications; and only the corrections in the CERVICAL will be necessary.
Do that.
These treatments we would give about once or twice a week; but take the Atomidine for periods of three to five days, with a rest period in between.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Should the dosage of Atomidine be the same as in first reading?
(A) The dosage the same.
(Q) What proportion for the antiseptic ingredients?
(A) This solution should preferably be made by the one making the application, and as to how severe; because this will gradually be increased in its quantity for the applications of the nature as these are to be made.
(Q) Who should give these in the nose?
(A) The same one that's been giving the other treatment in the back! That's why you had him here first, to carry out the whole thing! The conditions that have been created are now such that there should be the beginning of the local applications. [GD's note: Dr. M. L. Richardson was an eye, ear, nose and throat specialist.]
We would also have used the antiseptic for the bathing of the eye, or those things that will prevent the severe pain.
When there is severe pain in the evenings, scrape an old Irish potato and lay over the eye socket; and then cleanse same off the next morning with the antiseptic solution that would be given by the one making the other applications, see? and we will find this will remove the pain.
The local applications, and taking the Atomidine to work with the glands, will clear up much of this condition - and remove ALL the pain!
Do that.
(Q) Were the treatments given as suggested in first reading?
(A) Near to same, though all was not followed - as we have indicated.
We are through with this reading.
Two copies to Self (one for Dr. Richardson)
Copy to Ass'n file
(7/28/34 GD's notes: Enclosed was a copy of a letter and notations for Dr. Richardson. Mr. [584], I'm going to see if I can find you some OLD Irish potatoes; and will telephone you about it.
7/28/34 GD's outline for Mrs. [584]: "...Directions for home treatments prescribed in reading by Edgar Cayce, of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., and recommended by Dr. M. L. Richardson:
Obtain a bottle of Atomidine from Burrow-Martin on Granby Street or Snyder Pharmacy of 244 Church Street, and take as follows:
First Day - take 1 drop of Atomidine in a quarter glass of water before breakfast and before retiring. Second Day - take 2 drops in the same manner, morning and night. Third Day - take 3 drops in the same manner, morning and night. Fourth Day - take 4 drops in the same manner, morning and night. Fifth Day - take 5 drops in the same manner, morning and night.
Then leave off or rest from the Atomidine 3 days. Then begin all over again in the manner indicated.
After the third course of the Atomidine has been taken, in the manner indicated above, including the rest period in between each course, it would be well to have a Check reading - unless some condition arises which would require one sooner.
Mr. [584], if your daughter is a good nurse, this would be a good job for her, to see that these directions are followed to the letter in regard to the prescribed number of drops night and morning, with the rest period in between each course. If I have not made it entirely clear so she will understand exactly how to do it, please let me know..." [See 584-2, Par R1.])

BACKGROUND

See 584-1 on 6/16/34.

REPORTS

7/28/34 Mildred Davis's observations, report, etc:
"...Patient still skeptical will not admit improvement; maintained doctor should have prescribed Atomidine; was why he did not take it. Patient said he was worse instead of better. Has no patience with Christian Science or anything of the kind. Patient felt evidently in better frame of mind and willing to go back to the doctor and adhere to suggestions. Will come back after three or four treatments, he said. [Psychic (Edgar Cayce) turned face slightly when answering questions as though to emphasize or make clear the thought."]
10/01/34 Mr. [584]'s daughter said she noticed quite some improvement; even Mr. [584] himself admitted gradual improvement; no severe attacks with eyes recently; still continuing Atomidine rounds - will report at end of these.
10/24/34 See 584-3.