Edgar Cayce Readings, 1467-18

Time and Place: 3:35 to 4:00 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Va.

TEXT

GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [1467], present in this room, together with his present physical condition, his present employment, his relation to present world conditions, his obligations to his wife and son and the buying of a home as has been previously suggested. You will go into these thoroughly and give definite and specific information, counsel and advice that will be easily understood by him. You will answer the questions as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [1467] present in this room; this we have had before, together with associations, relations, activities and general world conditions.
We find that the physical forces of the body in the main are very good. There are those conditions at times arising from one cause or another that give some general disturbance to the body, but if the precautions are taken that have been indicated for the body, in keeping the eliminations well, we will continue to have better conditions. When there are those congestions or conditions in which the body from one cause or another has an upsetting with the digestion, headaches or acute pains in some portions of the body, we would have a good, thorough, osteopathic adjustment. It is not necessary that these treatments be taken regularly. Take them when there are the needs for same. If it is necessary that two be taken in a week, take them, if it requires that one be taken in a month, take it. If it is one in two to three months, take it when necessary, but have a good massage.
In the eliminants, there should be at times variations. It is not well that one eliminant be taken altogether, unless there are certain tendencies or certain conditions in the body. Alternate these between the vegetable compounds (those having a senna base) and a mineral salts. For this particular body it would be better to have the vegetable compound and then to take about twice the Sal Hepatica. The flushing of the system in this manner is well for the body.
As to activities relating to the present employment, we find that when the present emergencies have passed there may be the ability of the body to open its own shop in general repair or in activities that would be in keeping with that in which the entity is gaining the better interpretation and application in the present environs. Don't undertake this until the emergencies have passed.
As for the conditions of home, these are as we have indicated. The entity needn't be expected to carry the whole burden, but the application of associations with the wife or companion is as it should be - give and take; and you'll usually have to take more than you give, unless you are abusing your own self! For when there is the trying to get even or to take advantage or because of being upset by something or another, you take it out on yourself - and you're only abusing yourself! For what you do unto others you are doing to thy Maker, and when ye are abusing thy Maker from without thyself, think of what an abuse you are giving to your better self. And you won't do it! This is the better way in which to meet the problems. Let it be worked together. That is the manner in which the divine has indicated for such. And when there is a union of purpose, a united effort, there may be the more harmonious relationships. Not that you have to become as a recluse or as one taking any character of abuse, but get self out of the way. Don't abuse yourself because you've been abused. These become for either of the individuals who are associated in relationships as abuses of one another. Or if neglect, it is abuse! Do keep the oneness of purpose in the activities.
Respecting an acquiring of a home, as indicated you will find there is a twenty-five to fifty per cent advance already in the properties, whether it be a farm or a home that might have aided in preparing the way. But the sooner there is some decision the better. And do prepare, wherever it may be, so that if it comes to the worst you can sit down and grow something to eat - and you won't be hungry, if you make preparations.
For the Lord sendeth the rain and the sun on the just and the unjust alike. As the Master gave being forewarned ye may be forearmed. For if an individual knew beforehand he would not allow his house to be broken up by those who act as thieves in the night to the individual's purpose or the individual's activity. Don't think that there will not be trouble, but those who put their trust wholly in the Lord will not come up missing but will find conditions, circumstances, activities, someway and somehow much to be thankful for.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Has the amount of whiskey that has recently been taken by this body been harmful?
(A) The body knows within itself that it has been harmful. While there are times when whiskey has its place (else there wouldn't be any whiskey), it has its place in people's activity. But for this body, ye know that it is poison. Would you knowingly feed your baby or your boy poison? Would you treat yourself worse than you would treat your neighbor? These are not well for the body. Not that it is to be a total abstinence unless there are the needs for it. And don't make the excuses to go out and hunt the snake for him to bite you, or hunt someone to pick a fuss with you, or someone you can go out and have a big time with - for you always feel ashamed and you know it isn't well.
(Q) Please suggest substitute for Fitch's Quinoil?
(A) The Black and White Quinine hair tonic is the better. Or you can use the Olive Oil shampoo. There is only a small quantity of quinine in the quinine shampoo or the Olive Oil shampoo. While it has some oil, it is not obnoxious. Not better shampoo may be had than Fitch's, but the Olive Oil shampoo, or Olive Oil tonic is preferable to Fitch's tonic. Or the Quinoil.
(Q) Please suggest cure for splitting finger nails?
(A) It would be well to massage the fingers and the finger nails, along the edge, with Atomidine. It also would be well for some Calcios to be taken. For under the present environ, because of such inhalants that it takes, it would be well for the body to take once a day one grain of Calcidin for four to five days. Then leave if off four to five days. You will find that it will react to the nails and the skin itself, and the conditions in throat, and you'll get rid of a great deal of the cigarette or smoke throat.
(Q) Since I have not purchased the house that I was advised to purchase in a previous reading, will it be best for me to purchase it now or wait until after the war?
(A) As indicated, so far as the home or motherland is concerned, the sooner the arrangements are made the better and the cheaper will be the activity. For these will continue to advance for some time after there is the cessation of hostilities, and we will find for three to four to five years - not in your day will you see it as cheap as it is at the present.
(Q) How may I be helpful to my son, [...], who is now in the United States Navy?
(A) As ye find in analyzing thyself and thy boy, and thy relationships, ye have had the experience in thine own self of growing up. Ye have those propositions and conditions as to how others treated you. Ye have builded in your own mind the ideas and ideals as to what should have been the consideration given. Think on this and think on those ideals that have been expressed by Him who is the way, the truth and the light, as to how that ye may offend, and the warning as to the one who may offend a little one. This refers to your own as well as those about you [See 1467-18, Par. R16]. Then act in that way as you would have liked for others to have acted toward you. Thus you will come into that atmosphere, that consciousness of giving the better opportunity, and preparing the way. Not as a preacher but rather as a practicer in your own life. Not as to present yourself as a pattern or an ideal, but presenting the idea of the Ideal, living it thus and speaking to thy son respecting the application of this in relationship to all phases of the experience. Ye know by thine own experience the problems a boy of this age finds in such environs. To thy best ability meet these problems with an answer for a better way. And the better way is the pattern as ye know very well of.
Do these and keep self, daily, in this attitude; not necessarily in so many words but with this purpose, this desire and then acting that way.
LORD, HERE AM I! USE ME. THOU KNOWEST MY SHORTCOMINGS. THOU KNOWEST MY PURPOSES, MY DESIRES. MAY THEY EVER BE IN ACCORD WITH THY WILL.
We are through with this reading.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file
Copy under case number for indexing

BACKGROUND

See 1467-17.

REPORTS

5/14/44 See 281-65, Par. 18-A personal message.
5/18/44 See 1467-19.
4/52 His son got married.
6/01/54 Mr. [1467] was hospitalized with heart attack - "posterior coronary occlusion" - after several weeks he returned home and gradually got back his strength sufficient to return to work part time.
See subsequent notations under 1467-19 Reports.
3/27/64 Mr. [1467] reported that by taking very good care of himself he has been able to lead a fairly normal life. [See below for Par. R8--R11 re surgery in 5/65 for emphysema.]
1/65 Mr. [1467] phoned GD saying that for about five years he had been having asthma and lately had developed what the doctors called emphysema. He could not get a deep breath and wondered if the Edgar Cayce readings had anything to offer. The Circulating File on Asthma was sent to him and he used the inhalant 5682 (in the Individual Reference File on Asthma) with good results, but still was not able to get a deep breath or cough up the phlegm that accumulated in his chest. The doctor told him they knew of no cure for emphysema.
5/04/65 HLC's memo to Mr. [1467] and to Mr. [1005] (also suffering with asthma):
"While I was in Houston recently, Elsie and Bill Sechrist told me of Dr. John Roberts Phillips, Medical Arts Building, Houston, Texas, who has been doing some remarkable work with a very minor operation which has relieved bronchiectasis, asthma and emphysema.
"You might want to write and find out about this."
Subsequently Mr. [1467] wrote Dr. Phillips, then talked to him over the phone, and the latter part of May had the operation performed - See description of Dr. Phillips method below Par. R10, R11.
5/31/65 Dr. J. R. Phillips' ltr. to Mr. [1467]:
OFFICE: CA 7-9269 AREA CODE 713
JOHN ROBERT PHILLIPS, M.D. 1407 Medical Arts Building Houston, Texas 77002 Mr. [1467]
This is in reply to your letter requesting information about the carotid body surgery in the treatment of asthma and emphysema. The operation consists of an incision in the right side of the neck to remove the carotid body. It is done under a local anesthetic, supplemented with a little gas so the patient is relieved of all tension or anxiety of the operation. The operation is completed within thirty to forty minutes. The carotid body is the relay station from the mid-brain to the bronchial tree, and by removing it, we interrupt the spastic element to the bronchial tree.
Usually the patient is admitted to the hospital the day before surgery for preparation and evaluation. The operation is performed the following day, and usually within two days the patient can leave the hospital. Out-of-town patients stay in town about five days, or until the stitches are removed. Some out-of-town patients prefer to stay in the hospital for four to five days, and then go directly to their homes; but usually they go to a hotel or with relatives two days after surgery.
Most people with asthma develop emphysema. We do see cases of obstructive emphysema without asthma. Chronic bronchitis is a common finding in many of these cases also. Many of these patients have recurrent attacks of respiratory infections and pneumonia, and some show heart strain as the result of the disease. This is not a contraindication to surgery, but really is an increased indication so that less strain will fall on the heart. Each case has to be judged on an individual basis. The degree of help depends on the stage of the disease. A talk by phone is helpful to see if a case is acceptable. We don't like for one to come long distances and then be found not acceptable.
I would like to know more about your case. I would appreciate knowing the following:
1) Age. (Age is no contraindication in itself) 2) Results of most recent x-rays. 3) Any electrocardiogram or pulmonary function studies? 4) Any emphysema? 5) Any pneumonia history? 6) Have you taken cortisone? Duration? 7) Any history of ulcer? 8) Any other systemic disease?
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to write or call me at CA. 7-9269. I assure you and your doctor my full cooperation. Yours sincerely,
[signed] John Robert Phillips, M.D.
5/31/65 Dr. J. R. Phillips' post-operative instructions to Mr. [1467]:
OFFICE: CA 7-9269 AREA CODE 713
JOHN ROBERT PHILLIPS, M.D. 1407 Medical Arts Building Houston, Texas 77002
Mr. [1467]
Instructions for Post Operative Care For Patients With Emphysema or Asthma.
Surgery for these conditions help over and above medical measures. Many patients require less or no medicine after surgery. If medication is needed use the things that have been of help before, avoid things that have caused trouble before. Smoking is not good.
1. For Infections: Colds or flu can precipitate trouble. Should the sputum be yellow or green, infection is present and an antibiotic is indicated.
Terramycin - 250 - mgm every 6 hours.
2. For Secretions: These are lessened or eliminated. If they are troublesome use Saturated Solution of Potassium Iodide - 10 DROPS IN JUICE FOUR TIMES A DAY.
Isuprel Glossett - 10 mgm under tongue every 4 to 6 hours.
3. For wheezing or tightness:
4. For Swelling: These conditions cause a strain on the heart, if congestion or swelling of the feet occur use Hydrodiuril - 25 mgm before breakfast and at bedtime.
5. For Peptic Ulcer: 25% of our cases have an associated peptic ulcer, if there, is indication use an ulcer diet and take.
6. Cortisone: If on Cortisone try to withdraw to prevent complications from it.
7. Oxygen: Many require it no further. INTERMITTENT POSITIVE PRESSURE breathing will help relieve bronchospasm and get up secretions. We do not speak in terms of cure but in terms of additional help over and above anything that has been previously offered.
Consult your local physician for advice at any time and I would like to make a check-up at 2 months - 6 months and 1 year or at anytime there is any question.
[signed] J. R. Phillips
6/07/65 Mr. [1467]'s report: "For the first time in years I can breathe from my navel. I am coughing up phlegm which has accumulated all this time while I haven't been able to breathe deep enough to cough it up. It is too wonderful for words to be able once again to breathe clean, fresh air."
11/03/65 He reported that for 2-3 months he had been somewhat immobilized due to arthritis in his lower back. The doctor had recommended a belt to support him. Said he was going to start taking Atomidine as recommended for him in a rdg. long ago to be taken periodically, and that with watching his diet he thought he should be alright. [See 1467-17.]
7/08/66 He reported that he had been active for some time now and was feeling very well.
2/28/67 Mr. [1467] died from a heart attack, his aorta bursting.
GD's note: Mr. [1467] really made application of the advice and was a tremendous influence for good in the life of his son as well as his stepson, [415]. The stepson came across several States to be present for the funeral, saying that Mr. [1467] had been a real father to him.