Edgar Cayce Readings, 584-5

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [584].
Now, as we find, there is considerable improvement in the general physical forces of the body from that as we have had here before.
While there are those tendencies for the occasional recurrent conditions, as to the head, neck and eyes, these are the natural results - as we find - of a depleted system gradually adjusting itself to the changes that have been wrought in the system. And it is as but a habit in the nervous forces of the body in their incoordination, to at times - under stress or strain of any character - revert to disturbing factors.
As we find, we would occasionally use those things that have been suggested; for not only the preventative and precautionary measures but to make for the continued reverting rather to normalcy for the body.
For a week each month, then, we would take the Atomidine - in the manner indicated, to make for a cleansing and for an activity through the glands of the system that make for purifying of the impulses and of the blood supply and of the plasm throughout the system.
Occasionally, when there is a heaviness in the system and those tautnesses are indicated in the neck and the shoulders and through portions of the cerebrospinal system, we would have those adjustments that are needed for the whole of the cerebrospinal system in the various locomotory centers and the coordinating places as in the upper dorsal area and through the cervicals; making for coordinating activity between the deeper circulation and the vegetative or sympathetic nervous forces. These we would take (such osteopathic adjustments) WHEN the body, through its OWN responses and reactions, FEELS that there would be a better coordination by the having of same. So, rather than saying they should be given once a week for a month, or twice a week for two weeks, we would give that they be taken as NECESSITY demands. And we will find that these will make for not only the keeping of the body feeling and responding better, but make for a better activity physically and mentally.
As to the activities for the diet of the body: These, as indicated by the reactions, are necessary precautionary measures to take. That is, keep the diet tending more toward the alkaline-reacting foods and we will find that through the coming season there will be little or no cold, and that the throat, the nasal passages and the general system will keep in a much better RESPONSIVE way and manner.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What causes the condition in the back, and what should be done for it?
(A) As indicated, it is the reversal or the habit of the incoordination between the cerebrospinal responses and the superficial forces, making for disturbing conditions. And those tendencies and inclinations that have been first indicated, where there are the over-activities of the glands of the system - as in those glands that make for the digestive forces. These, then, as we have indicated, should be met. That is, when there IS the tautness - or when there IS the feeling of any "let down" in the system, have not only the manipulations or adjustments but watch the diet more closely and use the activative forces for the glands (in the Atomidine).
(Q) What has been the effect on my system of eating so many tomatoes?
(A) Quite a dissertation might be given as to the effect of tomatoes upon the human system. Of all the vegetables, tomatoes carry most of the vitamins in a well-balanced assimilative manner for the activities in the system. Yet if these are not cared for properly, they may become very destructive to a physical organism; that is, if they ripen after being pulled, or if there is the contamination with other influences.
In THIS particular body, as we find, the reactions from these have been not ALWAYS the BEST. Neither has there been the normal reaction from the eating of same. For it tends to make for an irritation or humor. Nominally, though, these should form at least a portion of a meal three or four days out of every week; and they will be found to be MOST helpful.
The tomato is one vegetable that in most instances (because of the greater uniform activity) is preferable to be eaten after being canned, for it is then much more uniform.
The reaction in this body, then, has been to form an acid of its own; though the tomato is among those foods that may be taken as the NON-acid forming. But these should be of the best in EVERY instance where they are used.
(Q) What brand of canned tomatoes is best?
(A) Libby's are more UNIFORM than most.
(Q) Should the Atomidine be only taken once a month?
(A) As indicated, we find that one week during a month should be sufficient; though, if there are those periods when there is the reaction of the dullness, the aching of the head, of the shoulders, of the body, it would be well to take a few DOSES - AS the osteopathic manipulations are being given.
(Q) Any other advice for the body?
(A) As we find, we would follow these conditions; not as rote, but as keeping physically fit - and purposefulness in keeping physically fit.
Let the mental attitude towards constructive forces in its relationships with individuals and with the whole of its experience be more and more worthwhile. For so much more may be gained from life's experience in being helpful one to another!
We are through with this reading.
Two copies to Self (one for Dr. Richardson)
Copy to Ass'n file
(Alkalin-Reacting diet list was enclosed.)

BACKGROUND

See 584-4 on 4/24/35.

REPORTS

6/09/39 He came for 585-6, saying that his eye condition had cleared up wonderfully from following the readings four years ago, but the pancreas condition which the readings had warned him about had gotten worse and the doctors now think he has diabetes.