Edgar Cayce Readings, 670-3

(Physical Suggestion)

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EC: Yes, we have the body here, [670].
As we find, there are considerable improvements in the general condition of the body. The lack of fever or temperature indicates the assimilation of those precautionary measures that have been taken, and their activity with the general reactions in the system. The lack of discoloration [from blood poisoning?] in portions of the arm indicates an improvement also.
It would be more helpful, we find, to let the salt and turpentine extend the whole length of the member that is afflicted; thus drawing from the body more of the poisons by this application. Use rather the heavy salt; not crystals but the heavy salt and the spirits of turpentine. Apply for periods of two, three, four times each day; they will be found to be most helpful. Allow to remain for a sufficient period to produce the perspiration that comes with this drawing circulation; which should be bathed off with an antiseptic - weak solution, very weak - and then kept warm, of course. Unless it is heated too hot, it should not make terrific burning; more of a drawing sensation, see?
As an eliminant we would give Castor Oil; followed in forty-eight hours afterwards with broken doses of Fletcher's Castoria.
Only give the heart stimulant (strychnine) under the advice of physician, as to dosage and as to the frequency of same.
As to the matter of diet, we would keep the more alkalin foods; such as orange and lemon juices combined, grape fruit juice, pineapple juice and the like - with whole wheat toast. Broths of any character, whether combining the meat stock or vegetable - or these combined. Not too large quantities of sweets. But keep a wholesome, well-balanced diet.
And we should find the body continuing to be on the improve.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Is there any likelihood of a crisis, and what should be done if such arises?
(A) Naturally, it must be under the supervision of a physician - one that is the choice of the body or those about same, in whom the individual and those about same have the greatest confidence as to his abilities, see?
(Q) Is Dr. Willard J. Lee best suited to handle this case?
(A) As indicated, choose that one in whom the individuals have the greater confidence themselves! whether it's Lee or Wilson or Cook or Jones!
(Q) Is it a good sign that the lumps are eliminated from the glands in throat?
(A) As indicated and just given, this indicates that the body has - you see - assimilated those preventative or precautionary measures taken; and it is a good sign, to be sure. It's what it SHOULD be. With the other conditions, why it was causing a block - see?
Now increase the eliminations, and follow the suggestions as given.
And we are through for the present.
Copy to Father
Copy to Ass'n file
(GD's note: See Alkalin-Reacting Food List [which was enclosed], of which it seems the main portion of your diet should consist.
The Castoria in broken doses would mean half a teaspoonful every thirty minutes, until nearly a whole bottle full has been taken.)

BACKGROUND

See 670-2 on 1/01/35 and subsequent Reports.

REPORTS

1/05/35 Father's wire: "[670] much better. God bless you all."
2/05/35 Mr. [257]'s letter: "The [670] boy's recovery was a miracle. You saved his life without a doubt, and he is in fine shape."
6/26/35 Father obtained a Ck. Physical for him - See 670-4.
10/25/35 See father's letter under 670-2 Reports.
9/17/74 Letter from [670]: "You were essentially right about the horse bite. The animal was a jackass. My ring finger still bears the scar and in recent years I have experienced swelling in my left armpit that may be a reaction from the lockjaw poisoning that could have killed me. I won't bore you with the details though I will always remember them. Briefly, just for the record, I was treated immediately and given an antitoxin injection. A week later I became very sick. The doctor that treated me was called. After examination he stated he could do nothing for me, if I were still alive the next day he could try to treat me. His explanation was that there are three types of poison that might result and he had not selected the appropriate antitoxin.
"My parents sent a telegram to Edgar Cayce, an emergency reading was given by return message and my parents treated me all night. I do not have a copy of the reading and of course can not remember the details of the treatment, except that part of if consisted of salt packs on my left arm. Here my parents made a mistake by using gauze to contain the salt, when the turpentine was added the salt passed through the gauze into the pours of my skin and burned the skin badly. These are things one remembers. The treatment undoubtedly saved my life and the follow up treatment cured the poisoning. I recall soaking my hand in hot solution over an electric stove for days. I was badly poisoned because years later when I played a harmonica the metal turned black from the poison that was still in my system. Edgar Cayce's gift and his devotion to using it for the benefit of all saved my life and my finger, for which I am forever grateful..."