Edgar Cayce Readings, 665-2

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [665].
Now, as we find, there are conditions that hinder the better physical functioning of the body. These in the present are rather tendencies, and at times make for those strains upon the body that are not good; hindering in the proper development of the physical forces.
These, then, are those conditions as we find as tendencies - and those that are as hindrances in the perfect, normal development. As we find, from the observation from the pathological effects created in the body, it could be said that the body might outgrow same; yet these if considered in their proper relationships to the developing body, as we find, may be made to bring about much better and much nearer normal conditions without those distresses which the body must eventually suffer - THROUGH those hindrances and those conditions being brought about in the system in the present.
The BLOOD SUPPLY we find tending towards a deficiency in the red blood count, and an abnormalcy in the manner in which the coagulations take place; at times carrying the tendencies for adherence in the lymph circulation, at others rather too free or a lack of this assimilating force. This is produced by a deficiency in the manner of the assimilating organism working with the glands as they function in their relationships to that TO BE and that assimilated. These then produce those conditions that we find at times making for an irritation, and for a nervousness through the body; an upsetting at times of the digestive system, the tendencies for an abnormalcy in the appetite. That is, at times very little satisfies; at others there is the tendency for the taking of a little and then later the desire for more, yet the kidneys and the liver neither function in their proper relation owing to the lack of the secretions in the assimilating force of the body. This strain upon the blood supply makes for those tendencies that produce this taxation in the nervous force of the body.
In the NERVOUS SYSTEM itself do we find rather effects than causes; for, as indicated, these disturbances in the glands, those activities in the assimilating force, produce the strain or pressure upon the nervous system; so that we have at times the cerebrospinal and sympathetic NOT coordinating. At others we find the sympathetic being predominant in its reaction. Hence we have "starts" at times in the sleep, unusual recurrence of those things that make for an effect upon the imaginative forces. This is from a pathological condition, NOT wholly psychological; though this incoordination should be corrected so that there may be a perfect reaction in the system.
As to the functioning of the ORGANS themselves, these are very good considering the strain under which they are acting; save in the glands and in the liver and the coordination between the upper and lower hepatic circulation, causing a drying in the glands and the activities about the lacteals, about the caecum, about the coordination between the adrenal glands and the thyroid, the typhus [?] [typhlitis? or Tyson?], and the nervous forces between [GD's note: I think EC was referring to the thymus gland. Those bracketed words are mine, since I could not find a typhus gland in the dictionary at the time.]. These are tendencies and strains, see?
Then, in making correction, as we find, it would be well that these as a whole be considered, and then the individual activities necessary for their correction as coordinant one with another.
First we would begin with the Atomidine; one minim in half a glass of water before the morning meal, for five to eight days.
Then we would use the Castor Oil Packs over the liver, the lacteal duct, the caecum area. These we would keep on for about an hour EACH day (or evening) for four or five days.
Then we would make for a full elimination through the alimentary canal by the use of Fletcher's Castoria in very small doses; half a teaspoonful every half hour until there is a thorough relaxation throughout the alimentary canal.
The diet should be watched carefully throughout the whole time. Not that there need be such a strict diet, but there should be those foods that carry a great deal of the vitamins that make for body, blood and nerve building; those that make for sufficient quantity of vitamins that make for bone structural activity in the GROWING of the body - but not an excess of same. Or, we would give an outline; though this would not be adhered to ALONE; it is merely given that there may be seen that necessary:
Mornings - fruit juices of all kinds, especially orange and grapefruit juices; with whole wheat or brown toast, coddled egg, and occasionally a little very crisp bacon. Cakes, provided they are made with buckwheat or of the whole wheat variety, may be taken at times - if used with honey.
In the interim between breakfast and lunch, or the middle of the morning, we would have dried milk, or malted milk. These are preferable to other characters. This would be made into a drink.
Noons - rather a well-balanced VEGETABLE diet; not all green or raw but the juices from same, see?
In the middle of the afternoon we would have, preferably, grape juice; or wine, provided it is RED wine - and this should be taken ONLY with brown or black bread, NOT cake.
However, sweets or pastries - especially ice cream, or the like - may be taken occasionally.
Evenings - fowl, fish or lamb, with two vegetables above the ground to one of pod or one beneath the ground. This would be as a well-balanced diet for the growing body.
After those periods of the evacuation and eliminations through the alimentary canal (during which there would be the rest period from taking the Atomidine, following the general gland stimulation of the first five to eight days of the Atomidine in very small quantities), then we would begin again with the Atomidine and take it for two weeks; ONE minim each day before the morning meal.
The oil rubs will be found to be good for the body at ALL times; using the olive oil especially along the spine and over the area from the upper portion of the liver to the caecum and ileum plexus FROM the right side - or over the right side.
These, as we find, should make for the greater developments, in body, blood and nerve balancing for this body, [665].
Ready for questions.
As to the activities of the body, let these be in line with that which makes for a regular coordination between the upper portion - or the upper limbs with the lower limbs, and in the open often. Running, walking, the well-balanced mental and physical activities are the better.
(Q) What causes the early morning cough?
(A) The irritation from the mucous membranes from the lack of the proper coordination between the eliminating through the alimentary canal.
The exercises as of the packs for the stimulation of the liver, the lacteal duct and the caecum will be found to overcome these conditions.
(Q) Are there any defects in the bone of the nose?
(A) Not if there are the regular massagings with the oil OVER those portions; that is, over the soft tissue, the antrum, the upper and lower antrum, these will adjust themselves. The tendencies for malformation by the growth of soft tissue are indicated, but it is lack of circulation. And if the circulation is stimulated for gland activity AND the massages, so that there is the absorption, these should adjust themselves.
(Q) What causes the occasional pain in left lower limb?
(A) Poor circulation. A strain from the right portion in the lower part of the lower lumbar; for these cross and make for a strain upon the muscular tendon in its connection with the sciatic nerve.
(Q) Is Ovaltine a good beverage for this body?
(A) Ovaltine is very good; but preferably, as indicated, the malted milks and grape juice or red wine.
(Q) What may be done to prevent the Physical ills between 14 and 16 as warned concerning in her Life Reading? [665-1]
(A) Making for a perfect coordination of the glands of the body in the present, so that the whole system coordinates between the sympathetic (or vegetative nerve forces) and the cerebrospinal. These are indicated as tendencies, and making for corrections in the present will PREVENT the recurrent actions in those periods of change.
(Q) How may such conditions be comprehended from the psychological experiences, as advised in Life Reading?
(A) As is indicated from these here, there are at times the tendencies for the psychic forces to become predominant in its activity. Then, keeping a coordination between the mental forces or the sympathetic forces and the cerebrospinal will make for the indications for these activities to become more normal and NOT superficial.
(Q) How may the physical being be trained or impressed so it may draw upon the inner self to make such experiences as stepping-stones?
(A) By keeping the proper evaluation for psychic forces and psychic experiences of the body in its formative or developing years. And in making these proper evaluations we go from the first causes or the basic forces; that all life, all activity EMANATES from a SPIRITUAL source. And as these are then seen, felt and experienced by the body, these may be USED as the stepping-stones for the proper understanding of the influences in the experience of the body.
(Q) How should the oil packs be made?
(A) Three to four thicknesses of heavy flannel dipped in Castor Oil and applied as hot as the body can well stand it. Extend same from the lower portion of the rib to the caecum and across the lower portion of this part of the body.
(Q) Any other advice that will be of help?
(A) Well to make these corrections in the present, that those tendencies and inclinations may be prevented from producing discouraging or disrupting activities in the physical forces of the body later.
In the mental and spiritual experiences of the body, keep those in the UNDERSTANDING manner. That is, let each experience be EXPLAINED, interpreted, and its value in the body's experience be understood.
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

See 665-1, Life Reading on 9/20/34, giving warnings in re [665]'s health.

REPORTS

12/02/38 Mrs. [540] secured a Physical Reading for her daughter. See 665-3.