Edgar Cayce Readings, 1005-11

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1005]; this we have had before.
Many changes and many conditions are different in the physical forces of the body since last we had same here.
While there is a general reaction from weakness, from anxiety, overexertion during the periods when there should be almost complete rest, the general physical forces are reacting, as we find, VERY good.
We would use an Oil Rub of equal parts Camphorated Oil, Witchhazel and Compound Tincture of Benzoin. Massage this solution especially from the knee downward (and massage DOWNWARD, not towards the body so much); gradually working same into the muscles, the tendons. This will prevent a great deal of stiffness and make for sufficient absorption as to prevent same from becoming honeycombed, as it were, by the small particles of the improper formations from the activity of those portions in the system creating that necessary for replenishing of same. At times, however, it will produce a great deal of tingling for those portions of the body where they are knit, and where especially bone structure is being formed where there was the injury - not only by bruise but by severing of same.
Also we find that those foods carrying the proper amounts or a little excess of calcium for the system will be materially beneficial; as turnips, parsley, parsnips, red cabbage, and things of that nature. Eat a great deal of the GREEN RAW vegetables, for these are the characters of things needed. This has nothing to do, of course, with the general amount of starches and carbohydrates and proteins necessary for the upbuilding, but these particularly should be a portion of the diet as they will be most helpful.
The rest we would keep.
And be careful that there is not an injury or the reinfection, or infection from any outside influences.
These, as we find, are the better conditions.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Are there any exercises I should give it to keep it from getting stiff?
(A) These may come a little bit later, when there is a better conditions; you see, there will be a good deal of exercise for the limb with the massage as indicated.
(Q) Is Dr. Gaither doing all that is possible to hasten recovery?
(A) It's alright.
(Q) Did adverse astrological influences have anything to do with the injury?
(A) Rather the mental attitude towards astrological influences, or in conjunction with one of those things that may be termed an accident or an incident to the affairs or conditions of the entity in its activities. Be patient. Be consistent with the THINKING in constructive ways, and these will clear a great many things for the body.
(Q) Is the body getting around too much?
(A) As just indicated, it has been.
(Q) Any further advice?
(A) Keep the constructive forces, mentally AND physically, if you would be rid of these conditions in as near normal way as possible under the circumstances.
We are through with this reading.
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BACKGROUND

9/20/35 He submitted questions [Injury, foot nearly severed with an axe].
9/22/35, 9/25/35 He wired for emergency readings for his cousin, Miss [852].

REPORTS

GD's note: Copied from Scientific Weight Control by James M. Booher, M.D., Copyright 1925, Continental Scale Works, Chicago, and added items from other EC rdgs.
CALCIUM: Turnips, parsley, parsnips, red cabbage, oyster plant, carrots, salsify, jackets of Irish potatoes, almonds, filberts, spinach, steel cut oats, whole wheat, whole rye, halibut, cheese, onions, garlic, rhubarb, milk, raw cabbage.
10/02/35 He thanked EC, saying he felt safe in his own mind now, he was following the massage as directed. "My foot seems to be getting along as well as can be expected under the circumstances. It isn't hurting much, but I still know that it has been cut!"
6/17/36 He obtained a Ck. Life - See 1005-12.
7/29/36 He obtained a Ck. Physical in re, especially, his sinusitis; See 1005-13.