Edgar Cayce Readings, 1588-1

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1588].
Now as we find, there are definite conditions that disturb the physical forces of this body.
We find that there has been an injury to the sacral plexus, which has so inflamed the muscular forces and the lymph circulation through same as to produce the incapacity for walking, as well as reflexes that cause disturbance to the sensory system.
Hence we find it is rather a nerve condition.
The lights that have been and are being at times applied might under most conditions be beneficial, and in some respects are; but as we find - unless there are other conditions than indicated in the present - these will eventually cause a disfigurement that may not only leave the body physically incapacitated by the staying of muscular forces along the cerebrospinal system but also remain as injuries to the sympathetic nerve system as related to activities to the eyes, ears, taste and the sensory forces; and will be inclined to make more of cross-eyed conditions that would be hard to deal with.
Then, as we find:
Twice a day we would massage into the sacral, the lumbar and the whole of the lower spinal area - in fact, the whole of the cerebrospinal system - an equal combination of Olive Oil, Tincture of Myrrh and Compound Tincture of Benzoin. HEAT the Olive Oil to add the Myrrh and the Tincture of Benzoin. Massage this mixture into the body thoroughly twice a day, gently, to these areas especially.
To be sure, after the thorough rubbing, there will be required a general massage along these areas to keep the body quiet.
About twice a week massage Olive Oil into especially the groins and the whole of the limbs.
Then, occasionally, about once a week, apply the light - OR preferably a very low violet ray; not the ultraviolet but the plain hand machine violet ray, bulb applicator.
A little LATER we find that the Infra-Red Ray would be most beneficial. Not the Sun Light, however, but the deeper penetrating ray. But this would not be applied under six weeks; that is, let the other applications be applied first for that long. And then about once or twice a week have the Infra-Red for thirty minutes, AFTER the Infra-Red light has heated; and let it be sufficiently far from the body as not to be of too great severity.
During the application of the Infra-Red it would be well that several times even during the period of application there be a gentle massage given over the sacral and lumbar areas.
These as we find offer the opportunities, and will - if properly applied and the proper precautions taken - bring about near to normal conditions for the body.
It may require a little long, but be patient and persistent.
This will also restore much of the disturbance in the sensory forces.
Do that.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Was this from a recent injury, or one of long standing?
(A) Not so long standing, but not a real recent injury; some years - a fall, a hurt.
We are through with this Reading.
Copy to Mrs. [1010]
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

5/01/38 Letter from Mrs. [1010], a neuropath: "...Will you get a reading for a boy 8 years old soon. He is in Dr. Baugh's hospital - been there three months. Two doctors said he has tumors on the brain - he can't use his legs - they are drawing up. He is bright and never had any kind of spells, so I don't think he has tumors. He fell out of a car a year ago, X-rays have been taken several times; his spine is stiff. I am giving him treatment from the hips down, under Dr. [...]'s direction. You are the only one who can tell his parents what to do in a great hurry."
5/04/38 Mrs. [1010]'s letter: "I have persuaded Mr. and Mrs. [...] to have a reading for their boy [1588]. They said they would send the money last night. You don't have to send them the hour as he is always at the hospital, for the sooner we get the reading the quicker he can get on the road to recovery. If nothing can be done for his spine (it is stiff) helpless in legs, can't move them - they are drawing up; he vomits some times for days. A good question - since I omitted telling them about questions - What vitamins must he have? Will the spine ever become normal?... Will he ever be able to walk again? Will his eye sight become normal?... I will direct them in your suggestions, of course I expect my treatment will be needed. I think they ought to take him home as the doctor is doing nothing but giving him lights and charging $5.00 per day. ...I hope we can get a reading by special air mail, then Sunday they will come to me with it so I can explain the terms used..."
5/05/38 EC's reply to 5/01/38 letter: "...Will be very glad to try and be of help for the boy in the hospital - you know how children especially - appeal to me..."

REPORTS

5/16/38 Mrs. [1010]'s report: "We are following your suggestion concerning [1588] I think he is a little better. He can see better, his feet are not so stiff in the joints. But Dr. Baugh has taken 3 X-rays in the past 10 days and found stone in the bladder. They want the doctor to operate. I am sure that is not the thing to do as a bladder operation is awful as they have to wear a tube the rest of the life - nearly always. Of course the parents said "Why didn't your Mr. Cayce find the growth in the bladder and tell us what it is and what to do about it." The growth is the size of a bantam hen egg. All I could do or say is I will write him so he can check about vapor and steam baths, as Dr. Baugh will be ready for me about July 1st, to take charge of his baths."
5/20/38 See 1588-2.