Edgar Cayce Readings, 1005-16

(Physical Suggestion)

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EC: Yes, we have the body here; this we have had before.
While conditions from the acute reaction are greatly improved, there is so much to be reckoned with in the present for the body to gain its nominal and normal equilibrium.
Hence as we find we have not only specific but a general and a constitutional condition to be reckoned with.
So, the precautionary measures and the general conditions are not to be left off as the body begins to feel gradually improved or better, and able to function in a near normal manner; if there are to be the permanent or even semi-permanent results and help to be brought to the better forces of the body.
Hence general conditions and the specific conditions are to be taken into consideration.
First, as we will find, the better help for normal reaction for rest may be had by the use of the Radio-Active Appliance. Do not keep on longer, though, than thirty to forty minutes at one period.
First, then, the building forces for the body. We would begin now with the Beef Juice; not great quantities at a time but often, and this sipped - seasoned to be palatable to the body.
The poisons as are indicated and the inactivity of the liver and of the general activity of the eliminating and excreting systems are much disturbed, not only by the inflammation as from the acid condition throughout the system but by those portions where great quantities of alkalinity are exhibited.
Hence we have to the superficial circulation a great disturbance from the acid, and internally from the alkalinity - and NOT a coordination in the body.
The vibratory forces for the better circulation, as from the Radio-Active Appliance, will be beneficial, too, in this direction; as quiet and rest from the normal activity will be better for the body in gaining its strength also.
Each morning, for a period of ten to twelve days, take a teaspoonful of Eno Salts; to keep up the eliminations and the activities of the gastrointestinal system, until we produce a better coordination in the acid and the alkalines of the body.
We would find then that prunes (they are acid-producing, to be sure) would be well; also figs, nuts, especially quince or such fruits - these canned or preserved are very well in small quantities as a portion of the diet.
To be sure, only use brown bread. Not ANY of the fluids that carry hops in same, as beer or of that nature; though Red Wine is helpful if taken as a food - NOT as a drink. So an ounce of this in the late afternoon with brown or sour bread, or the Ry-Krisp, or rye bread, of the pumpernickel or the like - and sipped with the bread, but chewing at the same time - will be helpful.
Meats - only lamb, fowl, and very seldom but occasionally broiled very fresh fish.
These as we find should be kept as consistent with the activities.
To be sure, other fruits or vegetables may be taken - the leafy rather than the other characters, as beans or the like; though green beans may occasionally be taken in small quantities.
For the exterior forces, as upon the hands and outer portions of the body, keep these bathed so they do not dry or crack, with Sweet Oil. This is a COMBINATION, to be sure, of Olive Oil and preparations that are healing, with a little, of Glycerine in same, of course. Or there may be made a combination of Glycerine, Camphor and Olive Oil; but just the Sweet Oil for the present.
Keep these in the regular order as conditions develop, and as the body improves do not change off from the diet except at times for more of the strengthening forces.
And refrain from alcohols and of beers or things that carry hops or any of its combinations; else we will have greater distresses for the body.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What is condition of liver now?
(A) As has been indicated, we have in the blood supply - as shown externally - acid; while in the liver and intestinal system we have an overalkalinity.
Hence the necessity of some food values that are overacid, yet those of the cleansing forces that arise from not minerals or vegetables but rather from fruit salts - to act upon the liver, the pancreas, the spleen and through the intestinal system, as to aid in bringing a better lymph circulation. The acidity is in the lymph, see?
(Q) Should the Appliance be used each day?
(A) Each day. Thirty to forty minutes. Keep this very clean, for there is the tendency for the wrist and the ankle to throw off - by the effusion or the radiation - those emanations that will coat the plates very easily.
(Q) How long should the Sweet Oil be used for the hands before the other combination is begun?
(A) Until there is some degree of softening and coming off. Do not pick at same, for if we do we may get infection from outside forces and then produce a different condition entirely. Hence the necessity for keeping these soft with the Sweet Oil at the present.
(Q) What proportion of the other combinations for the hands?
(A) We will give it! Because it will be necessary to change these from time to time.
(Q) Any further advice for the present?
(A) These we would keep very closely to, adhering to constructive thinking, and purposeful activities in all - and not as that of merely rote but system - and work the system!
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

See 1005-15 on 3/05/37.
Dr. C. D. McDonald examined him for insurance; said he had LaGrippe; also the breaking out on hands might be - looked like - a syphilitic condition; however, test did not show it. Besides, having been existent for 3 or 4 years, could not be that.

REPORTS

GD's note: Mr. [1005] had only been married a few months when his job petered out; his mother had to come to live with them in order to help out financially. All this worry and uncertainty, difficulty of finding a new job, etc., evidently had much to do with his physical condition responding slowly to treatment.
3/21/37 see 1005-17.