Edgar Cayce Readings, 885-1

Time and Place: 4:20 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. At his home, ..., Iowa.

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GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time. You will diagnose the case thoroughly, giving the cause of the existing conditions, also the treatment for the cure and relief of this body.
EC: Yes, we have the body here.
Now, we find there is somewhat of a complication of conditions that show the abnormal functioning in the physical forces of this body, [885].
These are the conditions as we find them here. First:
IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this very good in many respects, yet carrying the effects of a poor elimination, and at times the effects are shown of the toxic condition, as is produced by improper functioning - that is, with the elimination being toxic in itself, improper creation of elements that flow into blood stream are shown also; such as is seen from those that produce the pressure as is created in the region of the lacteal ducts.
IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, this we find the greater cause of the trouble, both in specific manners, also in the reaction as shown from same in the general system, and in that way of producing improper expression, or improper incentive, to the position and the manner of functioning in various organisms, overcharging some, undercharging others, as is seen by the pressure as produced in that that leads directly to the brain, wherein those impressions of hallucinations, or tendency to produce abnormal brain reaction. In the specific centers and cause of these, we find some produced by the pressure first formed in the lumbar and lower dorsal region. Again these show effects of conditions as have been brought about by outside influences - that is, in injuries to the body, and these express themselves most in the action of the extremities, see?
IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, these show the effect of that improper incentive of nerve plexuses that are under the strain of the condition existing in dorsal and lumbar, as is seen in that of the mesenteric system, that of the reflection of blood flow from spleen to the head, and the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus, and the effect as is produced in this portion of the body, where the blood changes from or through the assimilation in the building and rebuilding body.
To meet the needs of these conditions at the present time would be to relieve, through application of heat to the cerebro-spinal system, so that we have full relaxation, and the correction of those centers, or those vertebras proper, where lesions are formed, by adjustment, as well as by reducing the lesions - which are shown to be internal and circular in nature, these being the harder to form and harder to reduce - then the necessary relaxation, through wet heat, hot packs, or such nature, to the lumbar and lower dorsal, correcting these conditions, taking, as we would say, at least some twenty-six such adjustments, with the general treatment, as would be applied either chiropractically, osteopathically, or neuropathically, or ALL COMBINED, for the muscular tissue, the nerve tissue, and the adjustments, are all necessary to be stimulated by the adjusting and manipulation, USING ALL in their proper way and manner.
With this correction, we will find that the incentive for nerve reaction, the incentive for the proper rebuilding, through proper assimilation, and eliminations stimulated to near normal, we will have a bettered condition.
Those conditions in the returning of blood in the system have reached such conditions that we would find the assistance in taking medicinal properties that would give the action in that manner better to coordinate with the correct adjustments; such as would be found in using this: The combination of Iodine, Calcidin, or Calcium, and of Bromidia, or Bromides. These, in equal formation, will be found to give the proper incentive for an equilibrium to be established between nerve system and the tissue, and the reaction through the glandular system, see? This should be given under the direction of a physician, for the necessary changes in the amounts to give under the condition, as will be seen, will depend upon the reaction of the adjustments to the nerve system, and the stimulation as has and will be received through same.
Do that. The medicinal properties should cover at least a period of ten to fifteen days. AFTER at least eight to ten adjustments have been made, these would react better in the system. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

7/09/26 Sister's letter: "...I have heard much about you in the last few weeks through Dr. Elise Stone [N.D.] in Montgomery... I am a graduate of her Southern College of Neuropathy... I am very anxious to see this reading for my brother..."

REPORTS

9/21/26 [885]'s sister's letter to EC: "The reading made for my brother [885] was forwarded on to me in Chicago. It is very interesting and fits the case very well. There isn't much tho' that can be carried out from this reading or that has not been used. [885] was a 14 1/2 lb. baby - injured at birth - was not expected to live. He has a large scar at base of skull. He has had 3 x-rays of his spine made - one spinous process is gone as result of injury. He has taken MANY Chiropractic treatments. I am not at home to give him Neuropathic treatments. We have no Osteopath or such physician in our town. Of course we may be able to bring him to these treatments in future. While at home this summer I gave him about 1 weeks treatment. He said that I did loosen the scar a bit. Physicians have refused to operate on scar - because of possibility of paralysis. He did take Bromide but is not [now?] under Dr. with Luminal. About 6 wks. is as long as he goes without a nervous spell of nature of epilepsy. Usually coming on waking. He hiked into Chicago to see me and spent 1 wk. here - I have just finished a course at Lindlahi's [Lindlahi's College of Natural Therapeutics] in Physiotherapy and Mechano Therapeutics.
"The scar may not be responsible entirely - His condition as regards toxins etc. - is as you stated - I cannot be with him in immediate future but trust the suggestions will be carried out at home. I shall do all possible to this end.
"I am expecting to go to ... next week."
Sincerely, [...] (Mail is always forwarded to me from ..., Iowa.)
6/12/33 Letter from Mrs. [2457] to EC: "Dr. [...] called me yesterday for your address. She must want a reading for [885], I suppose. Dr. Elise Stone told me [885] tried to commit suicide by taking Luminal tablets, I believe she said. Dr. Stone also said he was troubled with sciatica but sometime Dr. Stone gets things wrong. I don't hear anything here - have to go away to get the news."
4/03/35 Sister, Dr [...]'s letter: "Some 9 or 10 years ago I had a reading for my brother, [885]. It was not very definite but he improved along lines the reading gave. Just now he is in a very serious state and we do not know what is best to do. The situation is so acute that I write hoping to get an immediate reading. If you can do this, I will appreciate it very much. Not knowing your present rates, I enclose $10 and if cost is more kindly let me know, that I may remit to you.
"The reading is for [885], who will be found in his home in ..., Iowa. He does not know that I have asked for this reading, and will you please send the reading to me... I wish to have these questions asked, after the reading: Would you advise institutional care for this patient? or is it dangerous for him to be cared for in the home?
"Give name and address of any institutions that could benefit this patient. Is there anything his sister, Dr. [...] can do for him? Thanking you for your earliest attention to this, I am... Dr. [...]. P.S. A few days delay might find him in some institution and we want to do the best for him."
4/10/35 See 885-2.