Edgar Cayce Readings, 768-3

(Physical Suggestion)

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EC: Yes, we have the body, [768], and those conditions that affect or that have disturbed the physical forces of the body. These we have had here before.
Now, as we find, there are changes in the physical conditions and in those things and conditions that in many ways disturb the equilibrium of the body. Many physical conditions are very satisfactory. There are others that apparently have not responded as generally or specifically to the administrations for the corrections as they should.
With the changes, then, we find these conditions are those that are apparent and that disturb the equilibrium of this body, [768] we are speaking of:
In the BLOOD SUPPLY there are still some elements that disturb the proper distribution of assimilated forces, and these arise from disturbances in organs that are involved in the supplying to the system some necessary elements for an equilibrium, and some that are to be taken from the system by the action of the organs themselves. These are indicated primarily in the functioning or activity of the hepatic circulation. This in the greater part, as we find, is produced by incoordination between the poles of the hepatic circulation, produced by impulses that arise from the lower portion of the solar plexus ganglia, or in the 10th and 11th dorsal area. This condition affects the functioning through the lower portion of the hepatic circulation, and tends towards allowing more elements that should be eliminated to be carried back into the circulation by the activity being of such nature as to produce the exceptional or overactivity of the organ; affecting then sympathetically the other branches of the same plexus that functions sympathetically through impulse carried by same to the lower portion of the glands, that affect the decomposition in the system of forces that are to supply the activity upon the carbohydrates in the system; hence we find conditions that disturb the body through this activity are effected, or the system affected most when there is an over abundance of the carbohydrates in the food, or when the activities mental or physical are such as to excite the activities through the pressure in these areas to their functioning.
In the NERVOUS SYSTEM, we find this is in many respects in much better condition than we have seen here before, though these particular portions of the nerve system show still for some aggravation to the other portions of the body. Functioning reflexly in nerve repression, or nervous overactivity, these make for those reactions that occur for the lymph circulation to the head and throat. Then these are purely reflex, as we find, or are sympathetic in their nature; or there are periods of disturbance when the outward appearance would be that the disturbance arises from those centers in the nerve system that control the impulse or stimuli to the membranes of the face, head or neck; yet these are sympathetic, as we find, rather than direct.
In the functioning of the ORGANS THEMSELVES these changes are shown. There is a better central circulation, or the heart's action and the activity of the pulmonaries are much improved. This in some manners would belie that which has been given as an effect that is created in the upper portions of the body, that affects the activity of the sympathetic organism. As given, however, this is rather of the reflex nature and sympathetically disturbed from the superficial activity of the external stimuli to the activity of these portions of the system, than the basic effect that is created upon the activity to the heart's action or circulatory system as related to the organs of internal circulation.
The digestive system we find very good, considering the conditions that formerly existed concerning these. The reactions or disorders that occur become secondary, though they may give distress at times by the conditions which arise; but these are from those conditions as given that affect the hepatic circulation, rather than that directly as affects the assimilating or digestive system in its broader sense.
As to the activity of those disturbances, then, we find the organs that show the greater distress in the present are the liver (as secondary) and the kidneys and their functioning (as the proper disturbances). These need rather those relaxings by the correcting of pressures in the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th dorsal area, and those alignments in the lumbar area.
Then, be mindful that the diets are such that there is given the system those properties that are assimilated by the system for the proper functioning of the organs as related to these, and we will find these disturbances to the capillary or lymph circulation will disappear; there will be less disorders with the lower hepatic circulation, and more uniform and more normal activity; there will be a disappearance of this nervous reaction that occurs at times when there are disturbances for the rest of the body, and the easy irritation that is exercised at times by these disturbances on the mental equilibrium and outlook upon the effects of experiences in the mental and material affairs.
In making these corrections, we find that there should be specific adjustments made, either osteopathically or chiropractically, in the 9th and 10th dorsal, in the 3rd and 4th lumbar, and the general massage that makes for a coordinating of the muscular and nerve tendons of the body to the circulation as related to both blood supply and nerve reflexes.
In the diet beware of too much of those foods that would tend to create an excess of carbohydrates, or too much of the starches that (with the condition) make for the turning of these into the improper characterization in the fermentation that is necessary for assimilation in a body; for while matter as matter is necessary in a digestive system, these are more easily assimilated when they are nearer in the forms that partake of the life-sustaining forces in themselves, or in the liquid and gaseous forms - though not gaseous forms that are produced from improper fermentation, when acidity and alkalinity are so uneven in the system as to produce a strain upon the urea in the organ, or tissue of the organ, that supplies impulses to the system - see?
Doing these, as we find, would bring about a much better condition for the whole physical forces of this body.
Ready for questions.
(Q) How often should the corrections be made?
(A) As we find, these should be made until there is full alignment throughout the cerebro-spinal system; which, as we find, would require ten to fifteen such adjustments and almost an equal number of the general treatments for the coordinating of the system as the adjustments make a difference in the manner of activity to the organs themselves. These we would give at least twice a week, or three times a week a portion of the time, and then gradually taper off with same.
(Q) Shall she continue to receive treatments from the doctor now treating her, or make a change?
(A) If the one treating the body will make those necessary corrections, and carry on a portion of that already being given, it would be well to continue; if not, then we would change to one that would!
(Q) Are the reactions of the body more normal since the last reading?
(A) As indicated, MORE conditions are nearer normal. There are those tendencies that, these corrections having not been made in these specific centers, allow these reflexes and sympathetic conditions to exist that disturb the body at times. It is much better in many ways, as given.
(Q) Do the nerves going to the bladder function properly?
(A) As indicated, when there are too much of the carbohydrates in the system these tend to make for an excessive activity of the nerves as related to that portion of the system, that tends to make for the use of such in the system. When these are lessened, or when there is the stimuli to the spleen, the liver and the pancreas for a more normal activity, these become lessened. That they are in part superficial, as well as organic disturbance, is indicated in that excitement to the body mentally will produce as much disturbance in this direction as would be an over amount of sugar or pastry, or an over amount of any stimuli that affects the glands of assimilation.
(Q) Do you advise more neuropathic treatment?
(A) Neuropathic treatments are well for the body, for they make for a coordinating of the nerve system in manners that few treatments do allow, but specific vertebrae corrections are necessary to relieve strain.
(Q) Is the body able to attend school this year?
(A) In this respect there must be many conditions considered. The mental attitude and aptitudes of the body respecting its surroundings, its physical conditions, its associations under such environment, must certainly be taken into consideration also. If the desires and determinations of the body are in the direction that it will carry on under the stress and strain with the corrections being made, yes. If these are of such a nature that it is becoming taxing to the body, and there is the resentment of the conditions that arise through those conditions or weaknesses that appear from time to time, then we would not.
(Q) Should the body be permitted to continue with a light course of study this year, or would a heavier course be more beneficial at this time?
(A) Taking the conditions into consideration that we have just outlined, and the attitude of the body, the lighter course would be preferable at the present time.
(Q) Geometry is a necessary requirement of High School. Should she be permitted to take this subject in Summer School with private tuition, or forced to master it now?
(A) With the correction of conditions that remove those tendencies for easy irritation, and for self-condemnation for such, it would be better that this be taken as a summer course than to force the issues at the present; for - as should be understood by EVERY individual - when there is the forcing of mental activities when there are elements disturbed, especially of such natures that have been described - this makes for detrimental conditions to the body mentally and physically.
(Q) What causes the momentary fluttery waves before the eyes occasionally when trying to see some object?
(A) This is the superficial reflex from nerve disorder, as indicated, that makes for the activity upon the sensory organism through the activity of the nerve reflexes. With the corrections that have been indicated, so that the pressures disappear, this flurry - this inability sometimes to focus the vision, even, without a blurring appearing - will disappear. This is the more indication of the superficial nature in its activity to the kidney area.
(Q) What do you see about the metabolism?
(A) Well, as described, the character of the disorder is the metabolism of the system disturbed, or the equilibrium.
(Q) Any further advice that will be of help or benefit to the body at this time?
(A) With the aptitudes or attitudes of the body towards things mental, physical and spiritual, if there will be more and more the attempt of the body as a whole to see that taking place IN the physical functionings that is desired, rather than it being merely rote to be gone through with that an expected result may occur or may not occur, better would be the abilities of the body to concentrate and to gain the equilibrium much faster.
(Q) Any special advice regarding the diet?
(A) As indicated, there should not be an over abundance of the carbohydrates or starches, but that which keeps a well-balanced condition. The reason why we would not give a specific diet, or outline specific conditions, is because such would depend upon what character of manipulation and treatments are to be given; for these, as alterations are made in the corrections in various portions of the system, would necessarily be changed; else we would have the attempt of the system to digest or assimilate much oftener that which would be detrimental. This must be considered by the one treating or applying treatments to the body.
Do that, consistently.
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

See 768-2 on 10/13/31 and subsequent Reports.
10/19/32 She submitted questions, saying: "I am anticipating a big change in my physical reading this time - for the better."

REPORTS

11/19/32 See brother's rdg. 311-10, Par. 33-A indicating [768] had been associated with him in past incarnation in prehistory America.
2/10/33 EC wrote thanking her for a contribution which she had just made to his work.
3/01/33 Mother, [2843]'s letter: "There has been a marvelous change in [768]."
8/14/33 Mother's letter: "[768] has improved so much. She has longed to visit [311] while he was in ... so she could talk with you and she wanted to have a Life Rdg. while she would be there."
7/26/34 Sister [630]'s letter: "Mr. Cayce, I wish you would give [768] a ck. physical rdg. just as soon as possible. She is losing ground again and I would like the matter to be gone into thoroughly right away. She has got to be built up before school starts or she can't go back."
8/03/34 "Due to the fact that [768] has taken a sudden notion and run off to Michigan for a month, don't you think we better put off having the ck. physical at this time? The different environment and mode of living might materially affect it."
12/05/34 Sister [630]'s letter: "Would it be asking too much right at this time to get you to give [768] a Life Rdg. before Xmas? She is so anxious for one that we really would like to give her one if you could crowd it in. However, don't hesitate to put us off, if it is inconvenient."
12/21/34 See 768-4, her Life Rdg., giving also health advice.