Edgar Cayce Readings, 1142-1

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1142].
Now, as we find, there are many conditions in the physical forces of the body that are very good; there ARE those tendencies and inclinations from the lack of elements and the activity produced by the glandular forces, however, the correction of which in the present would be as a preventative for greater disturbances that would arise without such corrections in the present.
These, then, are conditions in the physical forces of the body, [1142] we are speaking of:
IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this is very good in most of its activity, but there are periods when the natural disturbance from the lack of activity in glands makes for the production of those influences that cause the activities in the producing of proper coagulations in the system.
Hence we have periods when there are the tendencies for accumulations in the lymph, such as to produce pressures in the activity about the kidneys and the organs of assimilation. Thus the right portion or about the caecum and the lacteal area, and the right portions of the activities to the organs in the pelvis, make for an activity that produces a distress.
In this continuation with the circulation, from the pressure produced by this separation at times, there is caused in the superficial circulation an aggravation; as to the head and the neck, and the activities in the organs of the sensory system.
So there is formed an element IN the lymph, then, that makes for irritations to those portions of the system. These have been allayed, by the use of those influences and by the very activity of the body. But as indicated, the influence or the tendency exists. And in the present this may be eradicated from the system and thus prevent disturbances that would arise later on.
IN THE NERVE SYSTEM OF THE BODY, this is very good at most times, but periods arise when anxieties bring to the system the inability for proper assimilations. And this combined with those pressures as induced through the lymph to those portions of the lacteals, gives rise to those disturbances with the digestive area. This, too, as indicated, is a sympathetic and a reactory condition.
IN THE ORGANS THEMSELVES OF THE BODY, brain forces and their reflexes are very good.
The throat, the bronchi, the lungs and the larynx show the effect at times of the disturbance in this division in gland secretions from the adrenal and the gastric flow that produce an excess in those portions of the body; making, as it were, periods when the body is more aware of their functioning and their presence.
The heart's activity is very good except in those periods when there are the reactions from anxieties of the body in physical and mental manners, when there is the awareness of its functioning or the quickening of the pulsation. And the heaviness that recurs or occurs following such experiences makes for the heaviness across the lower portion of the lumbar area.
The digestive forces of the body we find indicate a sympathetic disturbance, but the assimilating forces become more of a disturbing factor from those reactions in the area.
Liver, spleen, pancreas and their activity - there have been periods when there has been an excess of sugars created by the effect of glands' reaction. But this comes and goes according to the physical activity and to the dietetics of the bodily functioning.
In the organs of the pelvis we find pressures indicated from the lymph secretions, but these - too - with the correcting of the glandular reaction, and with the proper activity in an environment or activity where there is the addition to the body of those influences as to cause a greater oxygen reaction - should disappear.
Hence a portion of the conditions to bring better results will be the MORE actions of the body in the open, in those environs where there is less of any influence to produce irritation to the membranes of the throat or the nasal passages, and an increasing of the quantity or amount of oxygen.
FIRST WE WOULD, THEN, IN MAKING THE APPLICATIONS FOR HELPFUL INFLUENCE:
Have small quantities of those elements that increase the gland secretions throughout the body, and yet carry with same those influences and impulses that make for a division of the elements for activity UPON the system as a CLEANSING to the body. We will find this will aid, too, in eliminations in the general manner - and those periods when there have been distresses from those reactions will gradually be eliminated.
So, we would take internally small quantities of Atomidine; one minim (drop) before the morning meal, one minim (drop) before the retiring at night - each dosage being taken in half a glass of water. Do this for periods of five to ten days. Then have a rest period from same for five to ten days; and then repeat again. This should be repeated some three to five times.
And then there should be, with the diets, kept an alkalin reaction in the foods.
Also we would have the proper massage that makes for a stimulation to the superficial circulation, and the elimination of these tendencies that make for these disturbances with this body.
Do that.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What type of massage?
(A) That of the general masseuse, rather than the corrective forces - other than that specifically across the lumbar areas.
(Q) How may the body conduct her life to bring more happiness into same?
(A) In those activities that first, physically, make for the better PHYSICAL body for the mental and spiritual forces to manifest, see?
Keep this in a perfect accord (that is, the physical body), and, as we find, it would MAKE for such impulses and such changes as to produce same.
Then, INTEREST the MENTAL self in those influences and experiences and conditions that will make for a HELPFUL, HOPEFUL experience in the lives of those whom the body contacts. INTEREST self in DEFINITE conditions that bring about the body's action not only for self but for those whom the body contacts. This atmosphere, this EXPERIENCE in such activity, makes for a helpful and a hopeful experience for self; making the life more worth while.
In whatever sphere these may find expressions these will bring HAPPINESS to self.
(Q) What activities in the open would be advised?
(A) Any in which there may be the exercising of the body in such a manner as to bring helpful forces. As in riding, walking, golfing, swimming; any of these that REQUIRES activities in the open.
(Q) Any advice regarding diet?
(A) As indicated, keep to an alkalin-reacting diet. Refrain from those things of the highly seasoned nature in the viands, or great quantities of any condiments. No meats that are fried, or the like, ever. Not too much of the fats or oils, but sufficient that make for the carbohydrate reaction without too much mixing of same with starches.
Do these things, and - as we find - we will keep a body PHYSICALLY fit with the mental reactions as indicated efficient and sufficient to make the EXPERIENCES-PHYSICAL worth while.
We are through for the present.
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(See booklet [which was enclosed] explaining Atomidine and where obtained; but take as indicated here, not as directed on bottle.
See Alkalin-Reacting Diet List [which was enclosed].
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REPORTS

5/14/36 EC's letter to [1142]:
Dear Mrs. [1142];-
It was very nice to meet you recently in N.Y. and try through the reading to be of some help. Am sure your have studied the report over, and am wondering if you made any thing out of same. Certainly hope that you did, it is in the following of the suggestions given that the help comes. Will be very glad to hear from you, and if we can in any way be of a help to you in getting the most from the suggestion made will be very glad to do so.
With kindest regards, Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce