Edgar Cayce Readings, 758-31

(Physical Suggestion)

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EC: Yes, we have the body here, [758] - this we have had before. Now, in many respects we find conditions are generally on the improve, while there occur periods when there is some retraction in the system that causes uneasiness and distress, even to the physical functioning of the body.
We would not change from those administrations as have been given in manipulations, or in the appliance that equalizes the nerve forces of the body. We WOULD be mindful of the diet, and we would add these combinations at this present time to prevent the nervous reactions as occur occasionally, which will act with the digestive system as well as with the assimilating system in producing in the DEVELOPING body nearer perfect coordinations in the system. Prepare this, as in this manner:
Take the Mayblossom [Maypop - Passiflora] - the dried - one-half pound. Add to this distilled water one gallon, and reduce by slow boiling with cover on - the granite type, or container - the covering with glass, see? or with that of the granite cover, NOT tin - to one-half the quantity, see? Then set this aside to be strained, or strain at once. Then take MAYAPPLE root, or Mandrake Root, one-half ounce to one quart of distilled water - (this should be well powdered, or well beat up - the Mandrake Root) and reduce in the same character of container to four ounces, see? Then add the two solutions together and reduce again just one ounce, see? Then strain and add four ounces of PURE alcohol, not eighty-five percent (85%) but the one ninety proof (190 proof) see? and the dose of this would be given after meals one-half teaspoonful in two ounces of water. We won't have any more of these nervous attacks, neither will there be so much fermentation - but be MINDFUL of the diet, see? [6/15/65 GD's note: See 1916-4 on 8/08/29 and 758-1, Par. 14-A in re Mayblossom Bitters.]
In the general applications of exercise, well that the mental as well as physical be given due consideration in the way and manner as has been outlined, keeping out of doors with groups of children under the supervision of those that give personal care, as well as GROUP care, so that associations both physical and mental give the mental AND physical body that to react upon that is GROWTH IN ITSELF. Ready for questions.
(Q) Would it be advisable for body to go to Wood's school for the summer camp? in Langhorne, Penna.?
(A) As has been given, summer camp would be well for the body. This is a good school, one where individual attention may be expected and care is given. DO NOT allow, however, those of serums or of other injections that are SOMETIMES administered in this place.
(Q) Would he be best associated with normal children at a camp, rather than children at Wood's school?
(A) As has been suggested, there should not be any DIFFERENCE shown to the body, [758], as to his being DIFFERENT from other children, or from other CHILDREN being told he is different from THEM! Hence with those where DEVELOPMENTS are to be expected, such an one as Wood's school would make for better development; for as each body becomes self-reliant, they also must feel SOMEONE is dependent upon THEIR activities! for few people are worth anything until someone is dependent upon them!
(Q) Would the group of children there help or retard his progress?
(A) This not a very nice question, when just given what has been said!
(Q) Are those in charge capable of taking care of this body physically and mentally?
(A) They are capable, but DO NOT allow serums or injections to be given the body, as are SOMETIMES done in this place!
(Q) Since body's nurse isn't permitted to go there with him, would it be safe to send him alone in their charge?
(A) If they understand that nothing is to be administered without first communicating with the parents, or those upon which the body is dependent!
(Q) Outline diet for body while at camp, and what foods should be eliminated?
(A) As has been warned, there should NOT be those of apples in any form, nor bananas, nor those of nuts. The rest of the diet following along the lines as has been oft outlined.
(Q) Could those in charge of camp be depended upon to carry out battery treatments?
(A) If arrangements ARE made before hand respecting same!
(Q) Would it be advisable to give body enemas, or what is suggested to keep the proper eliminations?
(A) If what has just been given is studied they will see that the better part of this is cared for, IF the diets are watched closely. What is Podophyllum [Mandrake] FOR?
(Q) Are his eyes improving, and is it now necessary to change his glasses?
(A) If the body is to be a great deal in the open, as has been indicated, would be well that the glare be taken into consideration as respecting the glasses, and these be of amber or the rose glass that will PROTECT the eyes.
(Q) How often should body receive osteopathic treatments at camp, and outline what parts of body?
(A) He should have at least ONCE each week. As to what parts, will depend a great deal upon the activities; for in camps of this nature, especially, there are activities that are required of those attending same; calisthenics of different kinds, plays and activities. As to how much the body takes to, or is persuaded to - and don't allow them to drive him, or whip him or make him! Be positive, but gentle! There will be, then, those necessities of making the manipulations to conform WITH what this accomplishes that is, the activities in the body, see? Be mindful that it is not OVERLY done in the cervical and upper dorsal, but is THOROUGHLY done in the lower lumbar and sacral.
(Q) Any other advice regarding this body at this time?
(A) Do that! That's plenty at this time, if we will do that in that manner!
That is all the questions regarding this body.
We are through with this reading.
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BACKGROUND

See 758-30 on 5/07/31.

REPORTS

7/30/31 See 758-32.