Edgar Cayce Readings, 1173-5

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1173].
As we find, to aid in the general condition at present, that it may be prepared the sooner, gaining the strength:
Use the Pure Apple Brandy, half a gallon or a gallon; half a gallon in a gallon charred keg (charred on the inside), a gallon in a two gallon charred keg (charred on the inside); either of these, one that may be tightly corked yet with a tube attached so that where the brandy is kept so it may evaporate (or where it is a little warm) the gasses or fumes from same may be breathed into the lungs. Not the brandy taken internally but the fumes from same. Not too much at once, but through the tube. A rubber tube, just so it is boiled or sterilized before it is put on, will be alright. This may be taken two, three times during a day or night. It will aid in gaining strength, with the Ash.
Do that, and we may be able to get sufficient strength for the OPPORTUNITIES for the carrying out of those things suggested.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Have you suggestions which would add to the harmony in bringing him from the [Ohio] home to the cottage at [..., Long Island]?
(A) Only that there is sufficient strength gained by the body that it does not appear to those in charge, or those surrounding the body, to be a foolhardy change.
(Q) Should he be placed first in the front upstairs room, where he can be easily rolled on cot out to upper porch for sun baths?
(A) This would become more convenient, as we find.
(Q) Should he receive regular hospital care, remaining, for a time, constantly in bed?
(A) He should.
(Q) How soon after arrival should he attempt having sun baths on the sand?
(A) This will depend, to be sure, entirely upon how soon the body responds and as to how great a strength is gained. Do not overtax the body unnecessarily, but if those precautions are taken, if those changes are made and those things are administered, as we find this should soon be gained. And this might be begun then in a period of at least three or four, five, six days.
(Q) When it is advisable and possible for him to have sun baths on the sand, should he then have his room changed to the bedroom on the ground floor, from which he could be rolled on a cot to the beach and lifted down a few steps to the sand?
(A) If this makes it more convenient for all concerned, well; and as we find this would make it so and save the strength of the upstairs.
(Q) When starting sun baths on the sand, would it be well to carry him from his bedroom on a cot which we now have, pushing him on same to beach, or rent a reclining wheeled chair which could be used to shift him from his bed to the beach?
(A) This would be better on the cot in the beginning. And do not have it in the middle of the day. Mornings and afternoons.
(Q) Would it be advisable to take him for outings in the wheeled-chair along the ocean board-walk? If so, how soon should these excursions be instigated, what time of day is preferable for them, and how long at a time should he be wheeled?
(A) This will eventually come, not in the beginning. Wait until the strength is sufficient that there is the desire and the ability for the strength to be aided by such changes.
(Q) What time of day would be preferable?
(A) As indicated, and not very long in the beginning. A few minutes at first, which may be gradually increased; that is, not more than twenty minutes or half an hour in the beginning, and it may be gradually increased. Some periods it'll be better of morning, others better in afternoon. But DO NOT have it in the middle of the day, this will be too strong for the body.
(Q) Should he be at all times rolled from his bed to cot, being lifted only from cot to sandy beach? Or may he soon (and when) begin stepping from bed to cot or wheeled chair?
(A) This depends upon the strength entirely. And THE BODY will feel these as the exuberance of strength comes, more than anyone else. He will be able to tell. But do not overtire or leave the body alone!
(Q) Is it desirable for him to have a regular trained-nurse in attendance when he arrives?
(A) Better, in the beginning at least.
(Q) Would Mrs. Frances Corwin, trained nurse, whom I have interviewed in N.Y., be available and desirable?
(A) Be very desirable. It doesn't appear that she'll be available at first, but then this as we find may be arranged.
(Q) Would a cousin, [...], who is also a trained-nurse, be better?
(A) As we find, the first would be the better, as indicated; in the beginning anyway.
(Q) Should Miss Dolly Pam, masseur, give him treatments? If so, how often?
(A) This should not begin until after at least ten days, or at least three to four days after there have been begun the sun baths and the strengthening of the salt, the sea and the sand air.
(Q) Is it advisable to import bottled water for him to drink, and is it advisable for others here to drink the bottled water?
(A) It would be advisable for all.
(Q) Would you suggest Buffalo Mineral Springs Water for him to use entirely, or some other plain water such as Poland Water, possibly using one glass of Buffalo Water per day?
(A) The Buffalo Springs is the preferable. [See 1173-5, Par. R1.]
(Q) What instructions concerning diet should we follow?
(A) Those that have been outlined heretofore. Those that are found to be more easily assimilated and those that are the greater strengthening to the body.
And more of the energies being used, it will be more necessary for more vitality through the food values that make for energy and body-building.
(Q) Is "Blend Drink" (made of vegetable juice and fruit juice) advisable to add to his liquids at times?
(A) It's very good.
(Q) What medicines should he take?
(A) This will depend upon the general eliminations or the general activity. The less medications, AS medicines, the better it will be for the body; provided these are not necessary to add stimulation to some depleted or defunct activity of an organ or for the strengthening of the body in some way or manner. But these are rather as tonics and stimulants than as medications, as we find. For nature should be the healer.
(Q) Any other treatments that should be taken?
(A) These will depend upon general conditions, and these change as conditions in each body change every day. These as we find will grow less and less necessary, as these applications become more and more effective - if they are followed as has been suggested.
We are through with this reading.
Copy to Mrs. [1158]
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

See 1173-3 on 6/26/36.
7/26/36 Sister submitted questions.

REPORTS

8/03/36 Mrs. [1158]'s letter: "I am enclosing information about the Buffalo Water [See 1173-5, Par. 20-A]. I wonder if this is right to give to the children [[1206], [1179] and [1188]]?"
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[Handwritten] It cost $7.50 for 6 gal. of this water.
[...] Vice President
10/01/36 Mrs. [1158]'s letter: "My brother is progressing splendidly. I am hoping he will stay till Christmas-time with me.
"We feel the 'check readings' are worth more than $10, whether you get the answers in one reading or in two. Therefore, I am enclosing $10. When the happy, and supernormal, successful conclusion, to these problems, has been reached [See rdgs. for her father, Mr. [1266] and for Mr. [1265]], we will send you some further token of our appreciation."
11/14/36 See 1173-6.