Edgar Cayce Readings, 1590-1

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1590].
As we find, there are disturbing conditions which prevent the normal reactions and normal activities through the physical forces of the body.
These as we find are of rather a specific nature, though there are produced from same some complications.
Then, these are conditions as we find them with this body, [1590] we are speaking of, present in this room:
IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, we find the indications of there being strictures or lesions, as well as inclinations towards an infectious reaction in the system as related to glandular activity.
IN THE NERVE FORCES OF THE BODY, here we, find greater effects of disturbing activities, especially at the Periods.
Hence we find the lesion or adhesion or misplacement in the organs of the pelvis; and this with the undue disturbance that arises at the Periods brings the disturbing conditions in the circulation as well as the greater disturbance in the nerve forces and the nervous system.
IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, as has been indicated, then, there are the conditions in the organs of gestation, or in the position of the womb, as related to the activities of the genitive system. The position of same prevents normal activity; causing the disturbances that produce pressures upon the nervous systems themselves.
The indications are towards infectious forces, owing to the lack of the proper activity of the glandular force as related to the tubes, as well as to the ovary.
Hence the great pain that is produced, or HAS been produced at times, during those periods of activity - or of coition itself.
These have brought about then the disturbances.
We find that this began sometime back; when there was not only a pressure produced in the lumbar and coccyx area, but owing to cold, congestion that arose by indiscretion in Periods as combined with the period of elimination or menstruation.
This produced then a neuralgic reaction, and produced inflammatory conditions.
Then there was produced the adherence of the womb itself in its position, in the vagina.
Then the pressing upon the eliminations or the activity of the tubes that lead to ovary produced in the ovary the inclination for the gathering of inflammatory conditions.
These as we find have not as YET formed in cysts, neither have they formed into pockets, but have produced the inflammation such that, unless there IS the removal of the pressures and the STRAIGHTENING of the position of the organs in the pelvis, we may find these will produce such conditions as to cause or necessitate operative forces that would hinder - of course - from there being gestation or childbirth, and work upon the whole of the system a hardship - owing to the age and to the conditions, not only in the mental and desire of the body itself but in the physical forces themselves.
As to the activities upon the rest of the system: We find that at times the condition necessitates the use of those things that will act as a sedative or narcotic, and these of course become as a strain upon the activity of the digestive system, and to the POSITION even of the abdominal organs (not just the genital organs but the whole position of the abdominal organs!); producing great amount of refuse forces or drosses, so that the eliminations become disturbed.
These also at times cause such an amount of gestation as to produce in the kidneys disturbing factors, as well as in the upper hepatic circulation.
AS WE FIND, THEN:
There may be two means of correcting same; either by operative forces, by a gynecologist that would remove or clip the adhering portions and then place the organs in their proper position; thus allowing the natural forces of the system to react to their proper relationships as one to another; or there may be the use of the manipulative forces as would GRADUALLY release these activities of the body - as, then, requiring packing or the placing by the use of manipulative measures the organs in their proper position.
The latter method will require a longer period than the operative measures, but is safer - if that is desired to be undertaken by the body.
Necessity would demand too, then, that there be precautions as to the activities in all of those periods, whether these are to be operative or the manipulative corrective measures; in not having cold or congestion or being too long under great mental or physical strains, or attempting to be too active upon the feet - especially during those periods preceding or during the menstrual eliminations. All of these must be taken into consideration.
For with the inclination towards infectious forces, operative measures will require that there be at least sufficient hospitalization to cleanse the system or prepare the system for the operative measures.
In either of these ways, whether by the osteopathic corrective method - with the packing of the system or organs for their correction - or the operative method, the choice must be made by the body itself.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Could an operation I had cause this trouble, as I have adhesions (appendicitis), or interfere with childbirth?
(A) As has been indicated, the first cause of this came from a catarrhal condition as with those conditions outlined.
The operative measures for the corrections have only added to or made for a greater amount of scar tissue.
(Q) Is it possible for me to have children?
(A) Under the conditions it would be very unwise to even attempt to!
(Q) Is it true that there is a kink in my womb?
(A) As indicated, the position of the womb is the cause of the disturbances in same. This may be corrected in either of the manners indicated.
Owing to the fact that there is the great amount of the tissue, and scar tissue with the infectious forces, we find - as indicated - that the manipulative measures would be the safest; though operative measures would be the quicker. But it would require THEN that there be preparations OF the body for operative forces.
(Q) Was it a miscarriage or delayed menstruation which I had about a month ago?
(A) These as we have indicated are NOT the primary causes! They have only added TO the confusion of the conditions!
(Q) What doctor in East Orange, N.J., would you recommend to follow these suggestions?
(A) Browne would be very well if the adjustments or corrective measures osteopathically are chosen. Or if a gynecologist is chosen, any that understands the condition or position.
(Q) After corrections are made, how soon would it be wise to have a child?
(A) In about eighteen months to two years!
(Q) How may I normalize bust?
(A) Much of these conditions will be corrected with the strain taken off of the organs themselves; but then the use of Olive Oil with Cocoa Butter as a rub will make for corrective forces - but do not undertake such until after there is the correction of the organs of the pelvis! Do not massage upon the points of the busts themselves, you see, but the mammary glands that lead to same - directing the massage TOWARD the bust but not over same, see?
(Q) Any other suggestions for the body at this time?
(A) Be precautious about the activities especially near to Periods, as indicated.
Keep the mental forces constructive, and much of the purpose and faith that is the basic influence of the inner self.
We are through for the present.
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(GD's note 5/13/38: Dr. Cornelia J. Browne, D.O., 76 Prospect St., East Orange, N.J. - if the osteopathic manipulative method is chosen show her the Reading.)

REPORTS

12/06/38 Letter: "You gave me a reading sometime ago and I was very pleased with the results..." [She requested a Physical Rdg. for her father-in-law. EC wrote making appointment and saying: "I hope you will write us a complete history and experience of your own case."]