Edgar Cayce Readings, 1413-1

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1413]; this we have had before.
Now as we find, while many changes have come in the developments and in the activities of disturbing forces, these as were first indicated are still a portion of the complex disturbance that we find with the body in the present.
This disturbance while deep-seated, and is primarily a constitutional disturbance, may - with consistent and concerted effort - be eradicated from the system; both that which produces the asthmatic condition and the disturbance in the superficial circulation - that is a part of the asthmatic condition - the eczema.
These then are the conditions as we find them with this body, [1413] we are speaking of; and the attitude of the body and those about same is most conducive to a helpful and an optimistic experience for all. First:
IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this, as we find, from the very nature of the disturbances in many portions of the body, is a humor - and is the lack of proper coordination of the eliminating systems of the body.
And while very aggravating and disturbing to the body, owing to the bodily appearance, this is much better than were the organs of the system depleted by a dis-eased and a diseased disturbance that might have been a part of the experience if there had not been the eruptions and the exhuming of the poisons through the abrasions.
But there must be, as was once given, a purifying, a clarifying of the blood stream; as well as the relieving of the pressures in the cerebrospinal system that produce a disturbance that makes for the condition in the bronchi and larynx, as to cause the asthmatic condition in the respiratory system.
For these conditions, as has been experienced at times, vary; and that which has been applied that eases the one (the asthma) works a hardship upon the abrasions in the bodily forces, or causes an aggravation to the lymph circulation through accumulations of poisons that would allay those portions of the bronchi and larynx that relieve the asthmatic reaction.
Hence it may be seen from these very conditions that, while these are in the NERVOUS REACTIONS of the body, it is a mechanical or structural pressure to a great degree that is the primary cause of the asthmatic condition; and the combination of disturbance to the glandular system, the accumulations of poisons in the body, the incoordination of the superficial and the deeper circulation, that aggravate and produce the abrasions in the superficial circulation.
Thus, IN MAKING THE APPLICATIONS AS WE FIND THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL AND BENEFICIAL, and that will bring the better conditions for this body, [1413]:
First, we would have those adjustments - OSTEOPATHICALLY given - not only in those areas where the effect is to the secondary and to the direct activity of the cardiac plexus in the upper dorsal and through the cervical, but there must also be in the 9th dorsal and through the last dorsal and last lumbar and sacral that alignment that relieves the pressures upon the system.
So, there will be required, then, two to three treatments Osteopathically each week for at least a period of a month to six weeks - in the first series. And we would give WOODALL - as before - as the correct character of manipulations to be made.
After the period of the adjustments of a month to six weeks, rest from same for a period of two to three weeks; then new adjustments will be made again - but then there should be further information through these sources as to the character of the adjustments at THAT period; when they are to be begun again.
Also during the whole period we would apply those influences internally that may set the system to working with those portions of the organism that have been slow and not developed in their nominal activity; as well as set the organs, the assimilating system, the eliminating system to coordinate with that produced by a relieved circulation in the system.
Hence we would begin also with small quantities of Atomidine to be taken internally; one minim each day in half a glass of water before the morning meal, for five days. After the fifth day, leave off for three days. Then begin again with two minims each day in half a glass of water before the morning meal, for five days. Leave off three days, then begin again with one minim for five days. Leave off three days; then take the two minims again, and so on - throughout the period, until further advice is given.
When there is the spasmodic reaction of the asthmatic condition in the respiratory system, during the period of the manipulations and the taking of the Atomidine as indicated, we would also take six drops of the Atomidine in a tablespoonful of water - SIPPED! This may only be done once in six to eight hours, but let the reaction of IODINE take place in the system; for this iodine (the Atomidine) is to CLEANSE the system and to make for glandular reaction that has been deterred and submerged, and will be ready for reaction when there is the release in the cerebrospinal system of nerve pressures (which will produce at times some very disagreeable experiences in the asthmatic condition as well as the other disturbances, which are a part of same - but these pressures must be removed). So when there are the spasmodic reactions that produce the asthmatic condition, take at such a time six minims of the Atomidine in a tablespoonful of water; this sipped, not drunk but sipped - and swallow the saliva as produced by the effect of this in the mouth. Take this large dosage, however, only when there is such an oppression.
As to applications externally for the irritations, as well as that taken internally, we would use the Stearate of Zinc - not as a zinc ointment but as a powder - with the Balsam.
Where those portions are the most severe, as on parts of the extremity, bathe same with a very weak antiseptic solution; that is, not an acid but an alkaline - as the Lavoris; teaspoonful to a cup of water, and used with a tuft of cotton.
Then apply Cuticura Ointment on the very serious portions, after the antiseptic solution has been used.
As to the DIET, we would be very precautious: Keep away from sweets, except honey in the honeycomb may be taken once a day. No white bread, potatoes, tomatoes, dried beans or rice.
But we would eat all the fruits, nuts and vegetables - green vegetables - as may be desired; though cooked preferably (the vegetables) in their OWN juices.
As to meats, only use fowl or fish. No fried foods.
Keep the eliminations a little above normal. Do not let a day pass without full evacuation from the alimentary canal.
Owing to some of those things that have been given as sedatives, there is the inclination for a slowing through the colon of the eliminations; and poisons arise there, which at times produce very disturbing conditions, both to the circulation and the blood stream as well as to the respiratory system.
Hence it is well that colonic irrigations, or preferably enemas, be used sufficient to keep the eliminations a little above normal. Take them body-temperature; not too high but sufficient to cleanse the colon. A saline solution is preferable; that is, a heaping teaspoonful of table salt to half a gallon of water; with occasionally a pinch or a quarter teaspoonful of baking soda added. These should be well dissolved in the water that is body temperature. A Fountain Syringe is preferable to any force enema apparatus. These will also make for a relieving when there are the disturbances to the body from or through the respiratory system.
Do these, and when it is the period for the second series of the manipulations and adjustments osteopathically, we would give further instructions:
Ready for questions.
(Q) Will she be able to go back to College this fall, and what effect will studying have on her Physical condition?
(A) This condition had best be cleared from the system first. Hardly by the period of school term, unless it is late school that begins in the latter portion of September - if these are begun at once according to the reactions of the body. But at the next period this may be better given than in the present.
We are through with this Reading.
Copy to Mother
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

7/06/37 Mother [...]'s letter:
My dear Mr. Cayce;
You will remember me as Mrs. [...] [wife of [3720]], you once gave a reading to [3720], also my daughter [1413] [No record of earlier readings. GD.], she was then suffering with Asthma having developed that trouble along with Eczema and Pylitis [Pyelitis?] -
This same daughter is now 20 years old and has been in such a condition with the skin affection [infection] for the past year that she has been unable to go to college for her second year's work - It is concerning this same case that I wish to get in touch with you - I secured your present address from the [394]'s of ... I am sure you will recall the location of ..., 15 miles west of ... - It is here we live since my marriage to Mr. [...] - whom you may even remember.
We have had numbers of skin specialists and doctors of all kinds with [1413] from time to time, she is so anxious to get back in college and live a normal life that I am appealing to you for help - I know you will tell me the truth in detail (from past experience with you) so I am writing to ask you to let me know how a reading can be arranged, cost etc. I will so appreciate a prompt reply, am enclosing an addressed envelope for this use.
Thanking you, in the name of suffering humanity, I am,
Sincerely, [...]
7/17/37 Mother [...]'s letter:
My dear Mr. Cayce:
Your reply to my letter concerning [1413] came on the 11th, and I would have replied but [1413] has been going thru such a siege for the past ten days that I have not been able to talk to her and I know it necessary or would be much to her advantage to have her in the right frame of mind concerning this matter - She has had these alternating attacks since she was a baby - I think she was about 5 years when you gave her the other reading - but we were never able to get the kind of treatment you suggested, at that time, here and it was about the time that [3720] [See 3720-1] was having those horrible heart spells and I could never take her away for the treatments and then he died and I could not afford to go - In the last two or three years she has been growing worse and now for a year this very month she has been in an awful fix - she went to Montgomery last August and stayed there for 5 months under an Allergic specialist - came home Dec 23 clear as you or I was home about 6 hours and had a date with a young man and he wrecked the car and she was back in the hospital and in 10 days she was as bad as ever - she is having both Asthma and Eczema both at the same time now and also trouble with her kidneys - caused of course by the poison from Eczema or from the same cause of Eczema and Asthma - and her nites are awful she is 20 years old now and worries about going back to college had one year in Va. at school 1935-36 naturally that worry is against her condition so I am appealing to you to see and tell her all that you can.
Give cause and cure of [1413]'s illness -
Will she be able to go back to College this Fall and what effect will studying have on her Physical condition? Or will returning to college jeopardize her health?

REPORTS

7/25/37 Mother [...]'s letter:
Dear Mr. Cayce:
Your reading came yesterday, and I am writing to thank you also to ask some questions rather to get things clear in my mind - I no doubt will seem dumb to you but - I gathered from the reading that we were [to] drop the treatments here and do only what Dr. Woodall says - yet the present treatment for adjustments she is having are given so similar by Dr. Nona Grapes (SAME ONE WHO IS TREATING Mrs. [394]), who is a Neuropathist also has had Osteopathy and is treating especially from the 9th dorsal thru the last and has had [1413] on the exact diet you name for 7 months and has used Cuticura, but not the Atomidine, she has used & is using the Colonic Irrigations you mention exactly as told by you.
Now please do not think I am questioning you, far be [it] from me to do that but since so many things we are doing tally with the instructions you give I just wanted to be clear in my mind before we begin - with Dr. Woodall - Dr. Grapes treats every day and tried to leave off treatments for every other day treatments and [1413] got worse - so I want to make clear in my mind if you wanted Dr. Grapes manipulations stopped altogether.
Now to take [1413] to Birmingham three times a week thru the country in car in the present condition is going to be awfully hard on her - she is [in] the throes of one of the cycles just now and is sore all over - if I take her there and get a place to stay the diet proposition will arise, here I prepare every ounce of her food myself - naturally she would be more comfortable at home where I am to look after her when she is so miserable leaving all of that out of it we are going to do what you say -
Please give me a little bit more of your time and make this a bit clearer to me -
Thanking you, in the name of suffering humanity, I am, Mrs. [...]
7/28/37 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [...]:
Dear Mrs. [...]
Am just in receipt of yours of 25th, and realize what a quandary you must be in regards the treatments for [1413].
Miss Grapes has worked with the readings on several occasions and Mrs. [394] is an example of results. So I do not know what to advise you. Possibly this would be best - let Miss Grapes continue for a few weeks and if you do not see marked improvements, then take her to see Dr. Woodall, or after say three weeks, will be glad to check again on the condition (No cost to you) and see whether the readings advise taking her to Dr. Woodall again or not. But would be very sure that every thing else is adhered to just as given in the reading. Show the reading to Miss Grapes, she may have some suggestion to make, while have never met her personally, have had some correspondence and certainly think she does excellent work. Can never say why the readings suggest some special person at times and do not at others.
But think the above is my advise to you, study it over and hope the very best is the outcome. For the help to [1413] is our whole desire.
Thanks and with all good wishes, and may HIS wisdom guide you ever.
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
8/20/37 See 1413-2.