Edgar Cayce Readings, 890-1

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [890].
Now, as we find, there are specific conditions that disturb the better physical functioning of the body. These, as we find, have to do with the eliminations in the physical forces of the body, and especially the coordinating conditions between the SYSTEMS of elimination. And there have been those hindrances in this coordination between the drainages as set up in portions of the torso and especially in that as related to the organs of the pelvis and the organs of assimilation and elimination in the circulation of the lymph through the system. This hindrance, as we find, arises from an impingement that has existed for times back, owing to those conditions brought about by the necessity of the position of the body for a period. This lesion that formed in the lower potion of the solar plexus ganglia, in the 9th and 10th dorsal area, allowed for those stoppages of impulse to the system in the eliminations of same. And hence there has been produced an accumulation in the form of a tumorous growth upon the organs themselves. This is of the lymph nature, and - unless there is a release of those conditions producing this stoppage, and drainages set up - will continue to grow until the pressure from same causes distortions and such pressures upon organs as to become a hindrance in their functioning. This produces a drainage upon the system. This is not of a malignant type, but rather that as indicated - the accumulations of lymph. And the causes need to be eradicated; and with those things released in the system would set up that which would allow for drainages that would gradually reduce the condition. Or this may be removed by the operative manner that may not cause any great discomfort to the body, for the assimilations carry the effluvia that would or does cause the proper coagulations in the system. And with the proper precautions, so that there are not those causes of infectious forces, it would be the quicker way of relief to the system. But we would build the resistances, and prevent such pressures as to cause an unbalancing that would make for hemorrhages in the body.
We would take, then, internally, the Animated Ash in those proportions of an eighth grain morning and evening, emptied dry on tongue and washed down with water (do not take IN capsule).
In the evening, five to ten minutes after the Ash has been taken, we would apply the ultra-violet ray over the torso portion - but from the cerebrospinal area; the mercury or the quartz light, NOT the sun light or the carbon light - but that which carries more of the mercury vapor light; this is more penetrating. It should not be closer than thirty-eight to forty-two inches of the body, and for not a longer period than one and a half minutes at a treatment.
This will tend to make for the accumulations to be more separated and in a shorter period there may be the operative measures taken, insuring less danger or less activity that would be of a detrimental condition.
After each ultra violet ray treatment, HOLD - as a pressure, you see - on the areas where the subluxation has existed. The pressure would be upon the left side of the 9th and 10th dorsal area plexus, for the lower portion of the solar plexus center, from the cerebrospinal system - or the bursa there. Also at the same time hold those in the area where the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus cross, which is in between the 3rd and 4th cervical centers. This will prevent any overflow of circulation for the heart's activity or flooding of the lung or the aorta artery to the heart and liver and lung.
These will make for better preparations for the removing of these disturbing condition.
In the matter of the diet, well that this be that which would supply a sufficient quantity of those vitamins necessary for increased blood and nerve energies for the system; and should naturally be of the alkalin type. (That is, green vegetables, fruits and milk products.)
This we would do, [890].
Ready for questions.
(Q) How often, and for how long should the treatments be given before the operation?
(A) For eight to ten days, given each day.
(Q) When would be a good time to operate?
(A) After this treatment has been carried on, as indicted here, for eight to ten days. Then we would have this period being between April 29th and 30th or the 1st or 2nd of May.
(Q) Any other suggestions at this time for the body?
(A) Let the body keep that mental attitude that the correcting of the physical disturbances will give the opportunity for the mental and physical expression in the material things, for the manifestations of the greater influence of Creative Forces. HOLD to those things that make for creating of energies in Him.
We are through for the present.
Two copies to Miss [813] (one for Osteopath-Electrotherapist,
Copy to Ass'n file with directions for ultraviolet and spinal pressure treatments)
(See copy of letter [which was enclosed] explaining Animated Ash, and where obtained.)

BACKGROUND

3/30/35 Letter from sister, [813]: "...My sister [890] has just written me a letter full of woe. It seems she has just been advised by a physician that she has secondary anemia, has a rather bad heart condition and has a fibroid tumor. I don't wonder she is upset, especially since the anemic condition would make her low in spirits anyway.
"She has been married about ten years and she and her husband lived in Long Beach, California until the earthquake that wrecked the city occurred. It wrecked my brother-in-law's business also and they lost all their worldly goods then with the exception of a little money in the postal savings. They came East after the earthquake and have been living in my home in up-state New York since that time. They have managed to earn their bread and butter so far but haven't been able to save anything. Now they find that at the time their old automobile is about to heave its last sigh, and they had reached the conclusion that they must get a new one or walk to work, they are informed that my sister must have an operation for the tumor. Aside from the financial difficulties, her heart condition is bad and I don't know how she will stand an anesthetic.
"Now you can see how much faith I have in the diagnosis and prescription you are able to give. If you are willing and can find it possible to do so, I would very much like to have a Physical Reading for my sister, [890]. I told her that I would write to you about the matter.
"I will not be satisfied to allow her to be operated on unless the reading so advises. She is now taking milk and some iron pills. Her hair is coming out in handfuls and she is very nervous.
"Have you had fibroid tumor cases for diagnosis? Is an operation always necessary? I think from the usual medical standpoint it is, but I am wondering if there is any alternative. Anyway, I wish we could have a complete diagnosis of her condition.
"I know that you will want her written consent, and that it is necessary for her to become a member of the Association. But I have in mind another thing. Would it be possible for me to read the diagnosis before she sees it? I don't think it would be wise to give her a manuscript to read at this time if there are any fatal symptoms or if the condition is very serious. If such exists I would like to tell her in my own way and not have it shock her from a printed page. I do not know what the ethics of the case would be from your standpoint. I am afraid that if it is necessary to get her written consent to advise you to allow me to read the diagnosis, she will become unduly alarmed and think that we are hiding something from her. You don't know her capacity for worrying! On the other hand, she would take it for granted that I would forward the information to her. So if you think it is ethical to do so, in the event that you are willing to give her a Physical Reading, I wish that you might send the diagnosis to me instead of forwarding it direct to her. Please let me know about this.
"There is no immediate hurry about the reading, unless her condition changes. It need not be done for several weeks. I would rather like to talk with her first, if I can find the opportunity..."

REPORTS

7/30/35 Letter from sister [813]: "...You will be gratified to know that the Physical Reading you gave my sister, [890], in April seems to have had spiritual results. She is keenly interested in your work, grateful for the reading, and, as we say in philosophy, is 'turning within.' When I was home for a brief visit early in July I was quite astonished to find how her thought is changing, how interested she is becoming in the spiritual life.
"She realizes her Oneness with all, for she has so much tenderness for all living things, she cannot hurt anything. But she was living too worldly a life, with too much thought for the transient things. Something was required to turn her attention within. No one knows better than you that sometimes our approach to the spirit must be through the physical. Of course I have prayed for blessings for her and I have visible evidence that the prayers were answered, for there is no question but that the reading has been of spiritual benefit to her. She is feeling better than she has in years, physically and mentally, so has postponed an operation for awhile. She said she wanted to enjoy this Summer in the mountains..."
10/07/38 Letter from sister [813]: "...In this reading Mrs. [890] was advised that a lesion had formed in the lower part of the solar plexus ganglia and that there was a tumorous growth of a lymph nature, not of a malignant type. She was told that the quickest method of relief would be to have the growth removed by an operation.
"Mrs. [890] had had a very serious goiter operation and she dreaded another. She couldn't seem to overcome her fear of an operation, and since it was not imperative at this time, she procrastinated and delayed the inevitable until this Summer. Finally she became less fearful and nervous and on July 2 of this year submitted to an operation at the Albany, N.Y. City Hospital Dr. Stein.
"The tumors were found and were of the type indicated in the reading of April 13th. Mrs. [890] made a good recovery, leaving the hospital in less than three weeks after the operation.
"She has not entirely recovered her full strength but she has returned to her position and is doing nearly as much work as she did before the operation. It is expected that in three or four weeks she will be completely recovered..."