Edgar Cayce Readings, 715-6

(Physical Suggestion)

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EC: Yes. (There's quite a bit of association with Readings in this surrounding.) [In the office, 1010 South Virginia St., Hopkinsville, Ky. GD's note: Where EC gave a lot of readings in the early days? 5/18/34 See EC's ltr. under 605-1, Par. R3. Also EC's family lived on So. Va. in early Hopkinsville days.]
We have the body, [715].
Conditions are not so good, yet as we find much of that which is the greater disturbance is an overanxiety of the body.
True, the acute condition that arises from acidity in system is disturbing and distressing; with cold and lack of proper activity of the liver, the gall duct and the flow of the lymph through these portions.
These as we find may be materially aided but will require a good deal of persistence, else they may become very disturbing for the body's activities.
DO NOT attempt to work or to exercise physically and mentally with too great a quantity of temperature, or too high a temperature. This is very bad and is aggravating to the whole conditions.
As we find first, then, all of these must be taken into consideration.
We would in the present begin by taking a course of Castoria - Fletcher's Castoria, take a whole bottle in about four doses.
Then the next day begin with Simmons Liver Regulator, preferably in the liquid. Take about half a teaspoonful twice a day.
In the evening that this is taken, put heavy Castor Oil Packs, as hot as can be stood, over the liver and the caecum area; that's the right side, just under the ribs, the lower portion of the stomach and extending down to the beginning of the hip bone. Change these about twice; that is, put the Pack on, allow it to become cold; keep it packed over as much as possible with heavy cloths; for the Oil Pack should be put, of course, directly on the body itself. When this becomes cold, heat again and put on. The sponge off the body with lukewarm soda water.
Put the feet in hot mustard water AFTER the Pack has been used, pulling the water up on the lower limbs to the knees, rubbing down thoroughly; and when taken out of the water and sponged off dry, massage with rub alcohol from the knees down. This will prevent taking cold, or more cold.
Then on the next day take again, only in the evening, the Simmons Liver Regulator - a full teaspoonful; this before the evening meal.
Then when ready to retire take the Oil Packs again, two of them; and rub the feet and limbs again with the mustard water - as hot as may be stood.
Take an enema after these to relieve the strain through the alimentary canal.
Keep up the douches with the Atomidine.
Then if there would be given occasionally a general, thorough osteopathic treatment, it would be well for the body.
If these are carried out, we will find better conditions.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Any advice regarding diet at this time?
(A) These suggestions as to diet have been indicated for the body, and these are well. Keep away from those things that are acid-producing.
We are through with this Reading.
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BACKGROUND

See 715-5 on 9/15/36 and subsequent Reports.

REPORTS

10/10/37 [715]'s letter:
Dear Cousin Edgar:
"I'm the kind of a person who never writes except when in trouble. You've found that out now. I thought for a while I was getting on so well - but for the last two or three weeks have gone completely all to pieces - and am more alarmed than ever about the way I feel. My right side is in constant pain - the lower part - down close to the liver region - whether its the liver or lung - I can't tell. It seems that in the spring and fall I always feel worse. I'm wondering if you can tell me whether I should begin inhaling the apple brandy again or not. And each time I say I'm not going to bother you again - but I HAVEN'T any confidence in what a doctor would say - they only guess. Am so tired - and weak. Only will power keeps me up and going."
10/14/37 EC's letter:
Dear [715]:
Sorry to hear you are not feeling so good, but glad to hear from you. Guess it is like have told some of my sisters possibly a good thing that I may be good for something, else would never hear from some of my people whom I think so much of.
[715], would begin again with the inhalant, the brandy, also would have this prepared. You may have had this or may have had it in some modified form but get it like this this time.
To 4 oz. of grain alcohol add,
Oil of Eucalyptus..............20 drops, Oil of Turp....................10 drops, Tincture of Benzoin............10 drops, Rectified Creosote..............5 drops, Tolu in solution...............30 drops.
Put this in container about six oz. bottle with screw top. Shake together before you inhale deep into the lungs like you would inhale a cigaret - just the fumes that arise from the bottle. Possibly you have had this.
Also make a compound of this: Mutton tallow, dissolved - two tablespoonsful. Spirits of Turpentine - two tablespoonsful. Spirits of Camphor - two tablespoonful. Rub this over the area where it is sore, then put a hot pad on same, like an electric pad. Think with these you should feel a whole lot better. Use the inhalant from bottle two three times each day, also from the brand, and the other rub and hot pad every night at least. And if you have to use during the night, do so. Keep the eliminations alright, and be careful of your diet, use such as has been suggested. And if you are not feeling better soon be sure and let me hear from you. Know am always glad to try and help. Yes, think would be better would you let me hear from you oftener.
Be sure and let me know how you come along. Would make appointment for reading but would have to be a week or more off. Start the suggestions above at once. Take care of your self, keep feet dry and warm.
With love, your Cousin, Edgar Cayce
10/17/37 She thanked EC, saying she was doing as he suggested.
10/24/37 She wrote she thought she was feeling a little better, but anyway submitted questions for a Ck. Rdg.
10/30/37 See 715-7.