Edgar Cayce Readings, 1154-1

(Physical Suggestion)

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EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1154] and those conditions in the physical forces of the body that produce disturbing influences in the activities of same.
As we find, while the body-physical is very good in most respects, there are disturbances of a specific nature that may be materially aided. And eventually there would be a correction that would make for much bettered conditions as conditions progress.
We find there are also those disturbances that are hidden in the present, wherein precautions taken would prevent future disturbances in the glandular activities in the body.
These, then, are conditions as we find them with this body, [1154] we are speaking of, present in this room:
First, IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, here we find an almost normal balance, though there are the indications of an effluvium in the blood flow itself, produced by a tendency of an activity in the pancreas to make for the leaving of an influence in the blood stream proper that may become greater disturbing unless those condition are adjusted that arise or that are produced by same; or the conditions in the bodily functioning itself arise to meet those toxic forces, by the induction of production of those influences that would keep an equal balance in these conditions, and thus producing in the hepatic circulation those forces that would eliminate these disturbing conditions - that are produced by this tendency in the system.
IN THE NERVE FORCES OF THE BODY, here we find a conjunctionary force with the specific disturbance that has arisen, or that is a growth into the system, of the elongation of those nerve forces that react through the sensory forces or through the eyes themselves; producing an obstruction or the lack of the proper balance or coordinance with the vision.
To be sure, this is a reactory force through the nerve forces of the body itself. But there are PHYSICAL conditions, as we find, that may be aided or may be corrected in such a manner in the bodily forces from which these organs, as well as the sensory forces, receive their impulse from the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic systems.
This would require a long period. For it has been a growth by a contraction in the nerve and muscular forces that press upon the sensory forces, or from which the organ itself takes less energy for the proper balancing of same than should be for this body. Then naturally the correction of same would be a growth, making for a period when apparently there will be greater disturbance. For where a disturbance exists by the natural forces of itself, irritation must be created for producing a balance in the system itself.
As we find, these impediments in these directions were produced partially from a local infection from those activities of conditions that arose from a very high temperature that existed in the body, many, many periods or years ago. Yet the settlings from the very distress itself produced rather an astringent, or a hardening about some of the plexus or ganglia from which the impulses for activities through the nerve forces of the body react to the optic nerve and the optic center; hence elongating the vision from the back portion and thus producing the very opposite effect - or the requirement of CLOSER associations or closer than normal for the vision to focus properly in the force of the optics themselves.
In meeting the needs of these, as will be seen, there may be the additions to these very applications that would make for helpful conditions that affect those impulses to other portions of the system, producing an activity in the body that will aid in eliminating not only those other disturbances as indicated but will make also for a helpful condition for those disturbances for the visions and those conditions that produce same.
IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, the reactions from the brain forces to the vegetative or sympathetic nerve system are near to normal, while the body may be said to be impulsive at times, these are ordinarily governed or controlled by the reaction of reasoning forces with the body itself.
In the throat, bronchi, lungs and larynx, as associated with disturbances from or to the sensory forces, these react at times in their proper relations; at others there are those tendencies for the conditions of the activity of the mucous membranes of the body to become more disturbed than ordinary. Or there arise from the general conditions, that become a part of the contributory cause to these, the tendencies for an acidity through the very lymph flow itself, as to make the body susceptible to an increased circulation through the lymph flow of the head, the face and the throat. These are reflex conditions, and with the correction and the equal balance set up for other conditions should be corrected or eliminated entirely.
The lungs and the larynx show for a very good activity.
Heart's activity near to normal.
The digestive forces of the body as combined with the gastric flow, the activities of the spleen, pancreas and the liver secretions for the assimilation of the forces, are disturbed sympathetically - as indicated.
The conditions throughout the eliminating forces of the body are near to a nominal reaction, dependent upon the cycles of reaction as indicated for this body.
IN BRINGING, THEN, THOSE CONDITIONS THAT WOULD BE THE MORE HELPFUL FOR THIS BODY IN THE PRESENT, WE FIND:
First we would have a deep therapy of the low electrical vibration for the body, for the general reaction upon the system itself, in the Diathermy - very LOW, or the very low vibration given for same; for two or three periods or treatments.
Then we would make those corrections Osteopathically in the upper dorsal and through the cervical area, relieving the pressures to the head, the neck and the facial muscles, and especially to those from which the impulses arise to the activity of the sensory forces in the auditory and the optic forces of the body itself. These we would take for periods of two to three weeks at a time, and a rest period of like time. And these we would continue for three to four to five months, and then rest almost that same period.
But during those rest periods from the treatments we would have the exercises of the head and neck. These should be of such a nature as to strengthen the activities throughout these portions of the body. Or the circular motion, back and forward, stretching of the arms and neck and head, as the body rises upon its toes in its activities morning and evening. Not a great deal at a time but sufficient that there is kept the consciousness - not that there is a disturbance, but rather the consciousness - that there is a vibratory force created by the very activity that would stimulate the forces of the body for the better reactions in the system.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Is the eye condition due to heredity?
(A) As indicated, rather is this arising from a period when there was temperature that arose from the infectious forces in the body itself.
(Q) Will any physical exercise injure the eyes?
(A) That straining the body from the activities below the upper dorsal and through the cervical area.
To be sure, where the eyes are used in too strong a light, or in too dim a light, or in the different color of light, it becomes a strain to same. But the exercises as indicated will be helpful. First a vibratory force of an electrical vibration, that will aid not only in eliminating those tendencies for the secretions from glands of the system, but especially the glands as indicated will be aided by these. Then the exercises of the corrections, in periods. Not having these continually, continually made, but remove pressures - and then by the nominal exercises of the head, the neck, the body, STRENGTHEN those influences for their activity to be helpful for the body.
(Q) Where should the Diathermy applications be made?
(A) The 3rd dorsal center and the lacteal duct area.
(Q) What causes floating black spots before the eyes?
(A) The improper coordination of the nerve impulse produced by pressures in cerebrospinal system, from which the optic forces receive their nerve impulse. Or the lack of the eliminating of used energies by the very activity of the body itself; that is, the body of the eye.
(Q) Will child bearing aggravate the condition of the eyes?
(A) It would be more preferable that a general condition of the system in other directions be considered rather than from the eyes, especially that tendency for the creating of sugars in the system. These eliminated, and the general conditions that come for the general health of the body, it would be better.
(Q) What is the cause of constant nausea, and how relieve same?
(A) This arises from those disturbances to the lacteals or the pancrean juices in their impulses through the system. It is not constant, but rather periodic - and it would be found that it is more under the influence or at times when certain odors or certain conditions affect the body. This is rather of a super-sensitiveness to the whole reflexes of the body, and not so much a PHYSICAL condition - save reflex, as indicated.
(Q) What causes frequent and bad headaches?
(A) These are from a general condition; in part the assimilating forces and worries. Rather a combination of causes. DO NOT take sedatives for same, please! Those corrections in the dorsal and cervical will relieve same, as will the removal of the causes that affect the assimilating system.
(Q) Is it satisfactory to play golf and swim?
(A) SWIMMING is more satisfactory than golf, though golf is not too STRENUOUS a manner - in that it takes the body in the open more - is very satisfactory. But do not work at it too HARD! Don't work at golf, play at golf - it will be better for this body SPECIFICALLY!
(Q) For how long a period should the Diathermy be taken?
(A) As indicated, three or four times. Rest for three or four months, or six months, before the others would be taken. These would be rather as not just ROUTINE, but that the general health and the general conditions and specific corrections would be made.
Do these and we will bring bettered conditions for this body. This will require time and patience, but when others would be in the body's position of necessitating aid for the vision, the body would take same off!
We are through for the present.
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(4/23/36 GD's note: See letter [which was enclosed] with directions to Electrotherapist. See letter [which was enclosed] with directions to Osteopath.)

REPORTS

Remarks [Immediately after 1154-1]: Very impressed; described condition when 2 yrs. old which caused temperature. Sat on hot stove lid, for days doctors couldn't get fever down; until some old German doctor was called in. EXERCISE - Doctors also say a counter-irritation must be created for the eyes first. Says she's going to follow these instructions.