In the early portion, or during that period just preceding
the teen age, there were those activities in which there was
an injury to the coccyx end of the spine. And this has
engorged or gradually grown; and has turned also, somewhat.
This has given little discomfort in the area itself, though
the impingements as produced have made for that tendency for
the lower portion of the adrenals to make for accumulations.
And with varied changes that have come about, as the body has
developed, as the regular changes through the activity or
associations have come about, this has made a condition that
borders between what is commonly termed oedema [edema] and
elephantiasis; or accumulations about the hips, about the
lower extremities that are of an UNNATURAL or an abnormal
reaction there. This naturally has magnified the disturbance
through the mental reactions. Not that any condition is
abnormal for the MENTAL forces, save as has gradually grown
in the AWARENESS OF a disturbance. And this has naturally
builded a barrier where that much as might be applied through
a mental reaction or conditions that would act upon the nerve
forces of the body would be prevented from proper or nominal
physical reaction to the body.
These in the present produce an abnormal pulsation. This
slows up in portions of the body and is excessive in other
portions.
The nerve forces, while there is not a great derangement,
they will become more and more aware of same as progress
is made in correcting the causes; though, to be sure, the
effects as are created must gradually be eliminated as WELL
as the correction made of the causes for the disturbances to
the body.
With these corrections, as we find, some disturbances that
have been to the body rather aggravating will be removed;
as in those relations to the activity of the organs of the
genitive system, as to those activities in the manners of
the assimilating system, as to the likes and dislikes that
have gradually arisen with the body until they become at
times almost as a portion of the body itself that cannot
be or may not be overcome without ANGUISH to the body.
In the organs themselves of the body, these naturally make
for an exaggerated activity.
Hence as we find all of these at times disturb the general
equilibrium of the body.
As we find then, first, we would begin with these:
There will be the necessity about three or four months later
for changes to be made in the exercises that the body would
take, or in the applications of those influences for making
the correction, as well as for the gradual reduction or
DISTRIBUTION of energies as well as the building up of
RESISTANCES for the body.
These must be met, these must be taken into consideration
as the varied conditions arise with this body.
We would prepare first the Wet Cell Appliance, or a low
form of electrical force that will revivify a coordinating
activity of those forces between the adrenals, the thyroid,
and the glands in the base of the brain. Yet the
attachments to the body of this influence or force should
carry a solution from which the vibrations are activative
rather than being taken into the system itself.
Irritations will arise, but if the corrections and the
massages as necessary to be a portion of this treatment are
conducted - as it were - in keeping with these conditions,
we will find these will be allayed and helpful forces come
GRADUALLY through the periods of activity.
In the Wet Cell Appliance we would use a 10% solution of
Nitrate of Silver. The attachments would be made as
follows:
The small or copper plate would be attached first (on the
plain lead, you see), to the 4th lumbar; while the larger
plate (with, of course, the lead tube), through which the
Silver solution passes, would be attached last, to the
umbilicus and lacteal duct center - or four fingers or a
hand's breadth from the navel toward the right side, directly
opposite though just a little above DIRECTLY opposite, see?
And the Appliance would remain attached each day for NOT
more than thirty minutes. We would commence preferably with
twenty minutes and in the course of the first thirty days
increase about every fifth day for a minute and a half or two
minutes until the thirty minute period is reached.
Twice a week we would have osteopathic adjustments in the
lumbar and coccyx area. It will necessitate a very GRADUAL
correction there, relaxing the body before the corrections
are made with wet heat - as of heavy towels or the like
applied to the sacral and coccyx area for five to ten minutes
before the corrections or even manipulations are attempted.
These we would take for periods of three weeks, rest periods
of three weeks, and continue with these for at least three
periods of treatments, three periods of rest.
Every thirty days change the solutions in the Appliance.
And with the diets, keep these in the eighty percent alkalin
to twenty percent acid-producing. Beware of combinations.
Keep the acid-producing - or the necessity of the flow of
the gastric juices or of acid, which is for certain foods -
combined properly. And do not mix starches with sweets. Do
not have white bread as a portion of the diet, nor white
potatoes. Most other foods in general may be taken.
After ninety days we would give the further instructions.
The activities during this period would be at least two to
five minutes of morning before arising, and evening before
retiring or when retiring, to lie upon the back, extending
feet and limbs into the air, and gradually begin to exercise
same much in the manner as riding a bicycle. Not too much,
to tire the body, but as indicated - as ADJUSTMENTS are made
and as there is the application of those elements to make
these corrections with the glandular forces of the body -
we will find these will become more and more helpful.
Ready for questions.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Mother
Copy to Ass'n file
(See letter [which was enclosed] with directions for type of
Appliance suggested; also letter to Osteopath. Let us know
when you are ready for the Check Reading.)
BACKGROUND
6/17/36 Mother Mrs. [
1258]'s letter: "My daughter has a
swelling of her body, especially ankles and legs. I wonder
if you might cure her, with God's help. She has suffered
pain and had this swelling for years."
7/03/36 "She has not been well for years. In pain and other
trying conditions, amongst them is one painful as well as
embarrassing. Her legs and ankles swell - BADLY - have since
early years of childhood, and now her body swells. She was
very beautiful but ill health conditions seem to sap her
vitality and beauty. We all pray and hope that you may help
her as doctors seem unable to diagnose her case. I have
faith in you. You ring true to me, and your inspired help
that comes thru your opened channel will not fail, I know."
7/08/36 "Have not told her about the reading."
7/10/36 Father obtained a Life Rdg. - See
1217-1.
REPORTS
7/24/36 Mother's letter: "I have only casually mentioned to
Mrs. [
1201] the thought of treatments. In that way her mind
will eventually act upon the suggestion and she will not feel
that she is being 'forced'. When she is quite ready she will
come to me of her own accord, then I will send for the
apparatus and see the doctor whom you were kind enough to
mention. I believe that time to be in the near future."
9/02/36 Mother secured a Life Rdg., - See
1258-1.
11/09/36 Mother's letter: "I would like a Life Reading for my
daughter, Mrs. [
1201]... She is now living here on the top
floor of my home. I am anxious to have the reading by the
20th if possible [her birthday]."
12/14/36 See
1201-2, a Life Reading.
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