Edgar Cayce Readings, 755-1

(Physical Suggestion)

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EC: Yes, we have the body, [755].
Now, as we find, there are specific conditions that disturb the better physical functioning of this body. These at times cause such disorders that the reflex actions and the effects are termed as causes. Hence the more often the applications have been for conditions that were the effects. Hence we have had temporary relief without the causes being reached, or without the real troubles being dissipated or removed from the body.
These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [755] we are speaking of, present in this room:
We find that the BLOOD SUPPLY is an indication of the disturbances in the body, for we have a very deep circulation that is slow in activity; and thus at times the heart's action is called the cause. But this is the effect, as we find; for that difference between the venous and arterial circulation indicates that there are other causes. And it is not, then, an organic disturbance in the heart area nor indeed in the circulation; though all portions - as in the liver through its circulation and the activity that there is the backing up of the slowed circulation through the organs of the elimination, in the liver and the gall duct areas - indicate that the conditions are deeper-seated, rather than from the organs that are disturbed as they are. Hence we find there are those forces carried in the blood supply that indicate the character of the poisons left in the system by this disturbance in the circulation.
In the NERVOUS SYSTEM we find there is a portion of the disturbance. For while it has become necessary at times that applications be made for the quieting of the nerve forces, these are effects that are created in the organs and in the various portions of the system. For when there have become the accumulations in the lymph circulation - which is as a portion of the sympathetic system and its activity through the body, and the production of the engorgements that arise from these accumulations - these make for pressures, and for a pressure upon the nervous forces themselves.
As to the ORGANS themselves of the body, and their functioning, we find:
The brain forces and their disseminations are very good, if the impulses in those portions of the system where distresses arise do not interfere with the distribution of the impulse to the body. But when these make for disturbances, then we have the mental reactions when there are depressions to the whole body. It feels as if there is no use in making a fight, as if the whole conditions were gray or blue, and the body's depressed; not mentally, but from the physical reactions to the whole system.
The organs of the sensory system have their portion of the disorders; as the disturbance in the auditory forces, as the disturbance in the soft tissue of the face and the head where pain occurs at times.
Throat, bronchi and lungs show the disturbance in the circulation without organic disturbance.
Heart's action, as indicated, shows the portions of distresses in the body.
The digestive area is a portion of the area of disturbance.
But we find the seat or the causes arising from both a prolapsus and an engorgement in the colon itself. Hence those pains that arise in the right portion of the body, in the ascending and transverse colon - that make for a heaviness in the lower portions of the body. So, the bearing down pains through the pelvis and through the right portions, the dullness and heavy, leadened condition in the feet and limbs, the contraction of the muscular forces in the extremities of the body are the effects of these poisons that back into the system; disturbing the heart's action, the circulation, and producing the disorder in the body itself.
Then, in meeting the needs of the conditions as we find them in this body:
First we would eliminate the disorders through the colon and caecum area, through the colonic irrigations. Not that these may be all broken at once, but that the refusal forces, the accumulation of the mucous and of those things that disturb in this area may be removed by a series of such irrigations. We would have about four in the first month (one each week); then two in the next month, and the next, and the next; and then one; and the next two or three. But use an antiseptic solution at each application, that would be alkalin in its nature; that is, use either Lavoris, Glyco-Thymoline or the Agar and oils; any of these. The Agar and oils, or the Olive Oil, in the latter portion of the solution will be very much better.
In the meantime, during the whole period of the colonic irrigations, we would have - preferably each day, after the second colonic irrigation has been given - a deep massage; that would make corrections in the pelvic area, specifically, from the 4th lumbar to the 9th and 7th and 6th dorsal, coordinating - to be sure - the upper cervicals to make for the slowing up of the activity and yet coordinating the circulatory forces through the cardiac and secondary cardiac plexus. A masseur would be preferable to an osteopath, in making these corrections; for there would be the coordination all along the cerebrospinal system, making for PRESSURES in each center (not adjustments) from the 7th dorsal to the lower portion of the lumbar area.
At times the better conditions may be had by using the packs both of the Castor Oil and the saturated solution of Epsom Salts across the liver and the caecum and the colon area. After there has been the first and the second colonic irrigation given, then these packs would be used for the period BETWEEN that and the next or the third colonic. The packs during such a period would be applied for two or three hours each day, for two or three days. Use the Castor Oil packs one day and the Epsom Salts the next. These will prevent the accumulations becoming as effective in producing the irritation to the body.
Do these, and we will find we will bring the near normal conditions for this body.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Is an operation necessary for the body?
(A) If these drainages are set up, it will not be necessary. For the accumulations are of the plethora nature, you see; that is, LYMPH accumulations, and are absorbed by the system and eliminated through the alimentary canal and the respiratory system - through these treatments suggested. While there may be made an overactivity of the kidneys at times, this will not be harmful. Hence in the removing of the fecal forces from the colon, we would not make these too severe at first, you see.
(Q) What is the cause of the heavy menstruations?
(A) The attempt of the body to eliminate those accumulations that are forming through those areas by the accumulations of the poisons and the activities in the lymph blood supply, as indicated. These, you see, will balance themselves to a more normalcy as the pressures are removed from the organs of the pelvic area by the removal of those engorgements in the colon area.
(Q) Are there any suggestions for the diet?
(A) Keep those things that are more alkalin in their reactions. Beware of large quantities of nuts or nut oils, unless these are almonds. No large quantities of sweets or condiments. No heavy red meats, such as beef or roast or the like. When meats are taken they should consist preferably of lamb, fish or fowl occasionally; but not shell fish - and no fried meats or fried foods of ANY kind.
(Q) Does the body have a tumor?
(A) As indicated, there are more than one! But these are of the NATURE that they may be DISSIPATED, if there will be these strengthening influences given in the system in the way and manner as indicated; for we will do away with these!
Follow these treatments suggested, and we will bring the near normal condition to this body.
We are through for the present.
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(See letter [which was enclosed] to the Reilly Service with instructions as to the colonic irrigations and the massages. Also enclosed was a notation explaining the preparation of the Castor Oil and Epsom Salts packs. The Alkalin Reacting Food list [which was enclosed] may be of help, as it seems the greater portion of your diet should consist of such foods.)

REPORTS

12/01/34 P.M. Her husband, Mr. [776], obtained a reading.
12/29/34 Mr. [749]'s letter: "Mrs. [755] tells me that she is going to Dr. Reilly for treatments and that she is following the suggestions prescribed for her. She states that her condition has improved noticeably."
1/31/35 Husband, Mr. [776]'s letter:
My dear Mr. Cayce:
Kindly excuse the delay in answering your communications to the Mrs. and myself. Closing out my position and the continued trips into New York to Reilly's for the treatment of my wife, has taken up considerable time of both of us, therefore delayed writing.
My wife seemed to improve until her menstruation appeared. Due to the great loss of blood, it seems to take a long while to get her back on her feet again. She has been advised to have her uterus removed by several physicians in order to stop the heavy flow of blood due to change of life and a tumor on the womb. Some doctors advised the drying or X-ray treatment, which would stop the flow of blood and allow her to build up again. She seems afraid to attempt either of these treatments and has therefore resorted to your suggestions. She has had five irrigations, three general body massages and 16 regular massages according to your readings. She has also had 7 oil and epsom salt packs.
Will you please give her a check reading as soon as possible, advising how you find conditions now and if possible, also go into the suggestions made by the doctors as specified above, etc.
2/13/35 See 755-2.