Edgar Cayce Readings, 1398-1

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1398].
Now, as we find, it may be said that the entity is experiencing the indiscretions of youth; or that these are overtaking the body in the present physical reactions.
While there are many physical forces that are very good, there are those latent disturbances and conditions that are bringing about reactions such that - unless there are changes brought about - these may prove to be very disturbing and not easily eliminated from the system.
However, these taken in the beginnings, and with the consistent consideration as to diet and the applications that may make for better attunement with the glandular system, with the eliminating system, we may bring better conditions for the body and eliminate the greater portion of the disturbance.
These then are conditions as we find them with this body, [1398] we are speaking of:
IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, there are the indications that influences that produce the reaction of an arthritic nature are activative in the muscles and tendons of the extremities.
Then, there is the lack of the proper coordination in the assimilating and eliminating systems; and through this the disturbance to the metabolism of the system and the affectation to the variation in the pulsation and heart's activity arises from same; also the source from which these conditions arise in this particular body: The lack of the coordinating or proper activity of the adrenal system.
Thus we have those formations, as indicated in the blood force and the activity upon the system, that produce those pressures that make for acute conditions in the hands, the arms, the feet, the knees, and the locomotory centers of the bodily functioning forces.
AS TO THE ACTIVITY UPON THE NERVE SYSTEM, OR SYSTEMS, naturally pressures are produced in areas as indicated, for it is through the nerve pressures that there is the arising of the awareness in the body as to the disturbances.
While these then become affected, they are only in the deeper portions of the cerebrospinal system the close associated with the causes; which as we find arise from pressures as indicated by the activity in the 4th lumbar, in the 12th dorsal, and the sympathetic reactions in the 3rd and 4th cervical centers.
These are the effects and the causes as we find that disturb this particular body, [1398].
IN THE ACTIVITY OF THESE UPON THE ORGANS OF THE BODY, naturally with those disturbing conditions as indicated, the digestive forces, the liver, the spleen, the pancreas, and especially the activity of the lacteal ducts as related to the glandular activities of the body, and especially to the adrenals' activities. And these are in those areas or directions in which precautions must be taken, activities must be brought about in which help or relief may come to the body.
AS WE WOULD FIND, THEN, FIRST:
We would administer, for the first few weeks, a very small quantity of Atomidine daily, that we may make for a reaction to the system in which the effect of these properties - being assimilated - may make for a better draining or purifying of not only the glandular forces through the digestive and assimilating system but of the thyroids, the activities of the glandular forces in those portions of the upper part of the stomach, through the lower portion, and aid in toning the system for the activities as then would be applied.
Take two minims of Atomidine in half a glass of water before the morning meal. Keep this up during the whole period - as we will indicate.
But after having taken same for ten days to two weeks, we would begin also with Vapor Baths; at least once a week - but preferably using an equal combination of Oil of Pine and Oil of Wintergreen; these heated, or the fumes from these upon the body with the activities of the Cabinet Bath. The activities are to open the respiratory system and perspiratory system so that the Oils are absorbed as the heat and temperature throw the poisons from the system.
After each Cabinet Bath the body should be thoroughly rubbed down.
And we will find that the effects of the atomic iodine (Atomidine) in the system will, with the raising of the temperature of the body and the Fume Baths, tend to produce a reaction through the whole of the perspiratory system; thus eliminating the poisons from the system.
Then also, as the massage is given, following the Baths, there should be the general manipulations with some corrections in the areas indicated; namely, the 4th lumbar, 12th dorsal, 4th and 5th dorsal, 3rd and 4th cervical; naturally coordinating the upper cervicals with the rest of the application.
As to the diet:
Beware of strong drinks of any character. Wine, red wine, may be taken as a food; but do not combine highly seasoned foods with quantities of starches.
Beware, then, of white bread, spaghetti, white potatoes - save those that may be roasted and principally the portion only eaten that is close to the jacket and the jacket of same (as the salts from same will be helpful in keeping the proper balance through the body).
No red meats. No fried foods.
These, then, kept in these directions, in a consistent manner, as we find we may - in six to eight weeks (consistently these adhered to) - eliminate the causes of these conditions, or the arthritic or the glandular disturbance, the conditions that arise at times that may be termed a lumbago or effect in the small of the back, the heaviness in the feet, or the like.
Do these for this body, [1398].
Ready for questions.
Take the Atomidine first, you see; then after ten days or two weeks begin with the Fume Baths - but adhere to the diet from the first, you see.
Then after three to four weeks of the entire treatments, we would then leave off the Atomidine for periods - so as to give the general system the opportunity to react to the stimulation by the application of the Fumes as well as the massage and the activities through change in the diet.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Mr. [257] (this copy to be given to Hydrotherapist who follows Reading)
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BACKGROUND

5/22/37 Mr. [257]'s letter to EC:
Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Judge:
Enclosed is application and check for a Reading on Mr. [1398]. I am extremely anxious that you give a most careful Reading on this man since it will mean a great deal to me not only to prove your ability, but this man is connected with several people who can be of great help to me and therefore to you. We understand that he has just had a complete physical examination and no one seems to be able to discover what is wrong with him. They seem to think that it might be arthritis. I have given him the booklet on the subject. However, give him a very thorough physical reading, going over every part of the body and describe the condition that exists fully and the method of overcoming it.
We understand that this man's date has been set for Friday July 2nd. You can give the Reading here in his space ... at the ... Exchange, ... Ave. Please confirm this appointment, as we are having him to meet that.
With love to you all
Cordially, [257]

REPORTS

7/19/37 [257]'s ltr. to EC: "Mr. [1398] telephoned me this morning and told me that his reading was 100%. I suggested for him to go to Dobbins today and follow it up by going to Reilly. He has a large group of people to whom he has been telling about the things that I have told him. He has asked me to mail two applications today to a friend of his and would like to have readings as quickly as possible as you will find them very interesting people to know as well as the fact that they contact a big group..."
7/22/37 EC's reply: "...Glad to know Mr. [1398] got something from his reading - hope he will get the full benefits, but he will have to make an application..."
8/12/37 He obtained a Physical Reading for his wife, Mrs. [1422] and also a second Physical Reading for himself - See 1398-2. He also referred Mr. [1418] and Mr. [1420] for Physical Readings.
6/02/38 See Mr. Frank P. Dobbins' statement under 1398-2 Reports that Mr. [1398] had osteoarthritis of spine.