Edgar Cayce Readings, 1313-1

(Physical Suggestion)

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EC: Yes, we have the body here and those conditions about same - [1313].
Now as we find, there are disturbing conditions that have been of long standing. Some of these as we find are subtle in their nature; that is, congestions of characters that have affected the functioning of the organs of the system, devitalizing them in such measures that the applications of some things for the body produce only a reaction of disturbance without removing the causes of same.
However, as we find in the present, those revitalizing and reionizing applications have been helpful. Yet as we find now there is needed to be rather a deeper "working up," as it were; and as will be seen from that as may be given for the more correct or more beneficial helps for the body in the present.
These then are conditions as we find them with this body, [1313] we are speaking of:
THE BLOOD SUPPLIES indicate a disturbance in the eliminations of the body. Thus the hepatic circulation, the liver, even the heart's activity, all become affected by this excess of poisons that should be eliminated. Also the tendons and muscular forces of the system are affected. Thus we have a condition that is produced in the body by that as we find in times back affected first the organs, or the gall duct area itself, by an activity of a superacidity in the system that tended to make for the filling up of the ducts themselves; thus preventing the full activity of the glandular forces as related to same. Also those activities as effected from same came to form a superabundance of the uric acid in the system. Thus the extremities, whether the lower limbs or those from the upper portion of the body, became affected by same.
The pressures upon the NERVE SYSTEM produce a taking up of the vital forces and, as has been indicated, devitalize as it were the energies then of the bodily functions themselves.
IN THE ORGANS, as has been indicated, those affected in the greater portion are the upper hepatic circulation and conditions to other portions of the lower hepatic circulation.
These are the disturbing factors as we find them with this body.
As we would find in the first:
First we would begin in a changed environ where there may be greater activity from the ultra-violet effect of either the sun's rays or - if the body is to remain in the particular surroundings in the present - use then the ultra-violet ray light; this about every two to three days. If the treatment is to be taken in the sunshine in a changed climate, each day - but not beginning in too much of the sunshine; rather early or morning and late in the evenings, or in only part sunshine but more in the air itself. This as a portion of the treatment.
We would begin first by taking into the system these properties - after each meal. But as the meals or the diets are to be a principal reaction for the body, these we would give then first:
These DO NOT take: White bread. Any meats, save fish, lamb or fowl. Never any fried foods. Do not eat potatoes, spaghetti or the like at the same meal with any bread. These are the things to beware of.
Do not take citrus fruit juices and cereals at the same meal. With the coffee or tea do not take milk or cream in same, though sugar may be taken.
After the morning meal take about a quarter teaspoonful of Alcaroid; this taken about half an hour after the meal is taken.
After the evening meal take about the same quantity. Take this for about two to three days, in these ways and manners, twice a day; quarter teaspoonful in a full glass of water, and if possible drink another glass of water following same.
After three days of taking this, we would take in the afternoon - after the noon meal - two tablets of Zilatone. After the evening meal on the same day take two more tablets of the Zilatone. This about half an hour after the meal, see?
On the next morning after the Zilatone is taken, take two tablespoonsful of Fleet's Phospho-Soda in a whole glass of water as hot as the body can drink. Take this before breakfast, you see. Lie upon the right side, with a prop or pillow under the gall duct and liver area. Rest in the shade during this whole day, see; not in the open but in the shade.
During this whole period principally ONLY semi-liquid diet; which would be beef broth or vegetable broth or soup or the blanc mange or the arrowroot or the like, or buttermilk with corn bread, and the like. These would be rather the diet during those days this course is being taken.
Then take the sunshine baths or the ultra-violet ray baths as indicated.
Massage and keeping up of the reionizers will be the more helpful.
Do this.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Are the appliances in my possession conducive to my well-being?
(A) As has been indicated these are conducive to health, but will be much more effective and beneficial to the body AFTER the use of the properties as indicated and in the manner as outlined here.
(Q) Would a trip to Florida in a few weeks be advisable?
(A) The sooner the better.
(Q) What locality would prove the best for me?
(A) As we find the west coast is preferable to the east coast.
(Q) Did the two doctors who treated me for weeks last summer get on the right track and were any of the medicines prescribed beneficial?
(A) On the right track, and some of the conditions were beneficial; but there was not the compliance of the body with all of those suggestions as were given, especially as related to the activity and the diet. All of these are to be worked together as one.
Do not follow the suggestions as outlined here unless all are to be cooperative. Leave off all of the treatments during the period that the cleansing of the system is taking place. Do not be overactive; that is, do not attempt to work or walk or travel during the time these are being taken, but rest during the period. And being mindful of the diet as has been indicated, we will find that the applications will bring greater relief, greater strength, greater vitality to this body.
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

12/31/36 He submitted questions. [GD's note: We did not know his age until receiving his letter of 3/21/40 - see under 1313-2 Reports.]

REPORTS

1/11/37 [1313]'s ltr. to EC:
Mr. Edgar Cayce:-
The physical reading asked for is received together with the answers to questions asked by myself. Also letter with blanks and your kind offer to answer further questions about the report.
There are a few points I would like to get clear on so to be able to get the best results from your treatment. You indicate a trip to Florida advisable "The sooner the better" I assume you mean when and if I get in condition to travel with comfort. I went there last March spending about five weeks there and I did not fare so well; I drove my car arriving in Winter Haven in two days - 980 miles - and two nights later had a very severe nervous reaction and continued to have them almost all the time while there. Coming back I covered only 140 miles when I put up for the night and had another reaction. Stayed over another night then made Jacksonville next night faring better. Next night in St. George, S.C. feeling a little better next night in N.C. and, last day drove 330 miles into Washington and home with no further physical discomfort except I was feeling below par and had been for several months. Losing ten to fifteen pounds.
Mr. [333] said I should have asked you what caused these reactions. About a month later my present trouble started when I went to the doctor. He said I had prostate gland trouble and gave me the usual treatment when I seemed to get a little better. A little later began to feel like more medical treatment was in order and went to another doctor who treated me for the gland as before with 19 shots of iron in the blood and high frequency treatment - Diathermy I believe they call it - This treatment was continued with some measure of success when it seemed no further progress was being made and I left it off.
Since neither of these doctors produced satisfactory results I thought it advisable to try your readings and hope for the results reported by Mrs. [1628] and Mr. [333].
My third question "What locality would prove best for me" I meant what part of the U.S. It is presumed you answered West coast of Florida as being best for this treatment in the sunshine. Will you set me right on this point as I meant a permanent place to live.
Now the appliances in my possession consist of a J. H. Bunnel vibrating electric coil with foot plate, hand grips, sponge electrodes and one tube for gland treatment. Is this outfit as good for me as the Diathermy of high frequency outfit used in the doctors office. Yours truly, [1313]
1/12/37 EC's ltr. to [1313]:
Dear Mr. [1313]
Replying to yours of 11th. Yes, to be sure as soon as you are in condition to travel, but for you to undertake the driving your self will certainly be very severe on you. Can you have some one drive you down?
From all the information we have ever had on conditions similar to yours, the low electric vibration much better than the high frequency as in the Diathermy. Do not think the information suggested that Fla. for permanent residence would be suggested. However, if you find the climate and baths there do agree; you can no doubt better determine that yourself?
Know we will be anxious to hear from you at all times and to try and help at any time.
Hoping to have been of service
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
3/25/37 Reply to Questionnaire:
(4) Have the suggestions given in the Reading been followed exactly as outlined? Exactly but without any beneficial results.
(5) For how long? More than two months and am still observing the diet suggestion and sun lamp treatment.
(6) Describe the extent to which improvements have resulted? Am just badly off as ever.
(7) Comment. It seems to me your reading does not connect up with me in any way whatever. As to acidity, I have had several tests made all of which show no acid nor trouble with my limbs and never have had. As to poisons in the system this also seems to be an error. Based on advise from the several doctors who have treated me for the past several months, there is no such condition existing in my system as far as could be determined by any of them.
As to the need of a changed climate; I was unable to go to Florida for the sun so bought a sun lamp and have been taking treatments with it but it seems to do little or no good and I am of the opinion that it was a needless expenditure costing a goodly sum of money. As to whether I followed your instructions. Yes, I followed them fully to the last letter in regard to medicine, diet and everything else, for I was determined to derive as much benefit from your reading as possible.
It would be unwise to spend so much money and not follow instructions so you may be sure you have been given a fair trial in my strict observance of your suggestions.
In view of the above, since this experience has cost me about fifty dollars, it is suggested you give me a check reading with a view of helping me if you can.
At present I am taking diathermy treatment and may have to undergo an operation if this also fails.
3/31/37 [1313]'s ltr. to EC:
Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Sir:-
Yours of the 29th inst. received and I note what you say; I will be at the above address in a receptive mood at the time indicated. I am convinced of your sincerity and hope you will be able to do something for me as I have been ailing since last May and it is getting irksome.
Mrs. [1268] and Mrs. [602] and Mr. [333] say you have helped them and I am willing to try as long as there is a chance to be helped.
As to questions:
Is it actually prostate gland enlargement that is troubling me? Is there an acid condition now, as it sometime seems to me this might be the case.
Will an operation be necessary for the gland if this is the trouble?
What medicine is required if any?
Will driving long distances prove troublesome?
Will some work prove objectionable? How about diet for present and future? Will the treatment I am now receiving be helpful and how long should it be continued if advisable.
What caused my nervous trouble last spring?
4/02/37 See 1313-2.