Edgar Cayce Readings, 616-1

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [616]. As we find, there are conditions that disturb the better physical functionings of the body. The disturbances, as we find, are the result of a disturbed circulation; thus hindering eliminations that in turn affect organs in their functioning, as well as through the nervous system producing disturbances.
These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [616] we are speaking of, ..., N.C.:
In the BLOOD SUPPLY, while this purifies itself, and while it is the life-giving flow and also the builder and the remover of the disturbed forces in the body, there are the indications of toxic forces and of the elements in the system not being equally balanced. Hence the effects that are created by the flow through certain organs of the body.
As to the NERVOUS SYSTEM, we find the disturbances here are rather the effects of disturbed organs. While there are impulses that arise from certain subluxations in the system, these have been rather the outgrowth or outcome of disturbed factors in the physical functioning, or in the organs disturbed themselves.
As to the ORGANS of the body:
Brain forces are very good.
In the organs of the sensory system we find the effect of toxic forces that make for pressures along the cerebrospinal system, that produce specific or definite effects in the activity of the sensory and organs of the sensory system; as the disturbance in the auditory forces shows that the ear roars and that the pressure created there gives a disturbance to the whole of the body. The eyes burn, with that which is like spots before the eyes - or as a shimmering of lights before them. Bad taste in the mouth at times. And things taste unnatural at times. These are the effects of pressures produced in the nerve system from disturbed organs in the body and their FUNCTIONING; not the organs are disordered, save through their functioning from poisons and accumulations of conditions that disturb the body.
As to the bronchi, throat, lungs and larynx: In the right portion of lungs we find a heaviness from intercostal nerve reaction, rather than from the organs themselves; though the blood supply acts in such a manner in its flow, where it has been heavy in passing through same. Hence, rather than taking from the external or the superficial circulation, the activity in its return to the heart and to the organs for clarification has made something like neuralgia pains, intercostal pains, and at times even the neuritis in its ELEMENTAL form - in portions of this part of the body. ORGANICALLY the lungs are not affected, though congestion and a hoarseness at times is the result of this nerve pressure on the system in those areas where the circulation to the bronchi and even to the vocal box itself has given disturbance; and this is from cold and congestion that is easily disturbing the body from the amount of toxic forces in the system.
In the digestive system or stomach proper we find there has been considerable disturbance; first as an intercostal contraction - this in the stomach proper itself, not external or as in the area of the lungs.
But in the liver area and its activity to the portions of the gastric flow into the system do we find the centralization of those things that have disturbed the body; and that have contributed much to that which makes for the tired, heaviness all over the body; the lower extremities appearing leaden; the body at times being tired from rest at night just as if there had been no rest. Insomnia comes as an effect of the condition at times; regurgitation and acidity in the stomach itself. The whole right side, then, becomes involved at times in the condition. The area about the gall duct and the caecum gives SPECIFIC disorders and distresses at times. These are from the accumulations of poisons and things that we find in the system, you see, and there is a clogging of the gall duct area; hence producing accumulations throughout the whole system.
The activity of the pancreas, spleen and liver, under this pressure, has at times made for the appearance of a malarial condition in the blood supply; yet this is from toxic forces rather than from the specific strept known as the malarial germ. This effect upon the eliminations through the kidneys has made for inflammation in the bladder at times; so that the burning sensations from the eliminations cause some irritation to the organs of the body. These are rather the indication of the high toxic forces in the body, [616] we are speaking of.
Then, in meeting the needs of the conditions, as we would find:
First there should be the active forces sufficient to produce an elimination through the alimentary canal. This does not mean purgatives; rather laxatives, such as would be found in the compound know as Fletcher's Castoria, taken in very small doses - half a teaspoonful every half an hour until the whole of the system has absorbed something of the properties in same, you see; until there has been the evacuation and elimination.
Then we would have the gall bladder EMPTIED through the OSTEOPATHIC method, so that there will not be the accumulations of these conditions in the system. This will not be required more than two times. The first will be rather severe, but with the keeping of quiet and being mindful of the diet we will find that the effect will soon pass away. Then, in a five to six day period, there would be the SECOND emptying of the gall bladder osteopathically; for this is better than either the washing out or the attempting to eliminate such activities by the severe cathartics that make an increased flow of the lymph - which is ALREADY overactive in this body. Then, following this, there should be two or three to four GENERAL massage treatments osteopathically.
After using the second treatment in the emptying of the bladder, renew the Castoria again in the same manner as indicated; this time, however, it would require at least a hundred and twenty drops (or a bottle and a half).
And the diet should be kept more in an alkalin condition.
Of course, during the period when these treatments are being taken, first we would have practically nothing save citrus fruit juices and vegetable juices; these combine - that is, all the vegetables combined and all the fruits combined, but - of course - do not combine the fruit juices and vegetable juices and at other periods use the fruit juices; while at other periods there would only be taken the raw fresh vegetables.
Then, after beginning the second period of the Castoria, we may begin with those foods that make for body and blood building.
These, as we see, are specific conditions; these are not long standing; and if these will be eliminated in such manners as we have indicated - those pressures in the sensory system, the activities to the whole of the nervous system - we will bring normalcy for this body; and it'll feel fine!
Ready for questions.
(Q) What is meaning of birthmark on right arm?
(A) A tower of strength in those directions as indicated by the nature and character of same. As we have given, all have been called - and His mark has been set in those that are called unto direct purposes, aids or activities. As a tower of strength is the body to those whom it may contact in His name.
(Q) Will the body have a child?
(A) This, as we find, is in keeping WITH the general conditions of the body; but we need a purification in this present period.
(Q) How may this be accomplished?
(A) This has been outlined, as to those activities for the system, that there may be for the whole physical body such a flow of the blood stream as to bring about the activities in the system such as to make for pure stream of blood flow, see?
Do these and, as we find, we will bring for this body the better physical forces wherein there may be the manifestations of the mental and spiritual activities of a body that may bring forth much for His service in the material world.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self (thru [913])
Copy to Ass'n file
(Letter was enclosed for Osteopath - Dr. Tucker.
An Alkalin Forming Food list [was enclosed], of which it seems your principal diet should consist. Also a list of Blood Building Foods, which you may need after you have finished with the fruit and vegetable juice and raw vegetable diet outlined in the reading to be used at first - during the first portion of treatment.)

REPORTS

8/17/34 She obtained Physical Rdg. for her mother, Mrs. [634], via Mrs. [913], saying "I do not have the burning in the stomach like I had when I started the treatment. Was on diet for emptying the gall duct and bladder and have lost in weight, but am getting along fine."