Edgar Cayce Readings, 1593-1

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1593].
As we find, there are conditions which disturb the better physical functionings of the body. These have primarily, as we find, arisen from the unbalancing of the chemical reactions through the system.
Thus an unbalance has been produced in the functioning of organs, and in the creating of the elements for activity through the system as related to the organs' functioning. Hence the disturbances.
Then, these are the conditions as we find them with this body. And there must be taken into consideration all phases of this entity's experience in the present, if the conditions would be wholly understood.
For the Mind is the Builder, and - if there will be kept a balance - the physical mind AND the spiritual mind should cooperate, coordinate.
There are those forces which the entity, then (not merely the body but the entity - body, mind, soul), is meeting in itself, CALLED - by itself oft - karmic reactions.
But karma -
Well, these are the conditions as we find them in this body:
The body, the mind, the soul are one within the physical forces; for the body is indeed the temple of the living God. In each entity there is that portion which is a part of the universal force, and is that which lives on. All must coordinate and cooperate.
In the present we find the blood in this body indicates toxic forces being carried of the nature that are uraemic [uremic] in their activity.
Hence we find there are portions of the system through which rheumatic or neuritic and rheumatic effects or reactions are produced, in the muscular forces, by the pressure of the poisons as carried through the circulatory forces.
These become then those effects that arise from unbalancings in the assimilating and the distributing, or the digestive AND the assimilating forces of the functional portion of the organism.
In the nerve forces we find the effects rather than the cause of the disturbances through the physical body.
However, as we find, in the applications necessary for helpful influences for the body, the nerve plexus and ganglia may be stimulated to such an extent - in those areas where deficiencies have existed and do exist - as to aid in bringing equilibrium in the system to a great extent.
In the functioning of the organs themselves we find:
The mental forces or brain reactions are very good, when all the disturbances are considered and their natures that have existed, that naturally react upon the organs of the sensory forces through their receptive reactions in the sympathetic or vegetative nerve system.
In the mental reactions as related to body-building, these have become so disturbed as to bring a distortion through the activity of the coordinating forces or centers along the cerebrospinal system from which awarenesses may be gained by the rising of the spiritual forces through the glandular forces along the pineal to the brain forces themselves.
The body will understand, if it will analyze these as to its studies.
In the heart's activity, with the natural disturbance of the liver, spleen, pancreas and the activity to the kidneys and the bladder, there naturally is an irregularity. A great deal of this comes from SYMPATHETIC conditions. Others, that are noted, arise from the unbalancing between the katabolism and the metabolism of the system; the katabolism being in the greater distress.
Hence the very natures through the activity of the blood supply into functioning organs themselves cause distraughtness.
These as we find may be aided materially.
As WE find, then, THESE are the manners through which they may be aided to the greater extent:
First, we would have those preparations that will make or produce a better coordination between the upper and the lower hepatic circulation; or the liver, the digestive forces; and the natural effect as created upon the alimentary canal in relation to stimulations that may be given mechanically or osteopathically to portions of the system.
These two properties as we find should be active as a compound that will aid in creating a balance. Prepare two quantities of Toris Compound, or obtain two one-ounce packages as it comes. Prepare one quantity with Simple Syrup, the other quantity with Spirits Frumenti. Then put the TWO mixtures together! Prepare as indicated on the package, you see; except in one instance use the Simple Syrup, and in the other the Spirits Frumenti or Whiskey.
The dose would be two teaspoonsful before the meal, three times each day.
Each day after the heavy meal, whether this is morning, noon or night, take one-quarter teaspoonful of Alcaroid, first dissolved in a small quantity of water and then the glass filled with water and taken; then drink another glass of water afterward.
To be sure, both of these properties taken will make for greater activities upon the kidneys or the bladder. But we need to drain the system of these poisons.
Then, as for the manipulations or osteopathic adjustments:
These should be the stimulation for the EMPTYING of the duodenum, and for the activity of the kidneys and bladder to be allayed. Stimulate these from the points along the cerebrospinal system where, with the conjunction of the sympathetic AND the cerebrospinal, these organs receive their impulse. This would then be ABOVE but including the lower portion of the 9th dorsal plexus, then upward; and especially the vagus center plexus, but at each treatment (and these should be at least twice a week) coordinating those areas along the lumbar plexus and stimulating the centers for the activity of the drainage - or for the activity of the large nerve plexus down the limbs, as well as those nerve plexus to the arm and neck.
As to the diets, these are those things to be taken and to beware of:
Do not take citrus fruit juices with cereals or large quantities of starches at the same meal. However, these both should be taken, but alternated - the citrus fruits one day, the cereals or starches the next, and so on. When taking orange juice, add a little lemon or lime to same. Do not add lemon or lime to grapefruit, nor to the pine apple or grape juice; but add same to the orange juice.
Have at least two breakfast meals each week consisting of a whole cereal; as crushed wheat cooked WELL - or for at least two or two and a half to three hours. Have this crushed but the whole wheat, see? This may be taken either with Dry Milk or Carnation Milk, but not with cow's milk that is RAW, see?
At least a portion of the noon meal should consist of raw vegetables. Twice a week the Jerusalem artichoke would be taken; this to be cooked in its own juices - that is, when it is cooked put it in Patapar Paper to boil, and this will preserve the juices of same and thus the insulin which is a component part of same will act upon the system when this is eaten. Eat it as you would a boiled white potato.
Keep white potatoes AWAY FROM THIS BODY! Sweet potatoes or yams may be taken occasionally.
Onions boiled are very well for the body. These (the onions OR the artichoke) may be taken at the noon meal with the raw vegetables, or they may be a portion of the evening meal when leafy vegetables, well cooked, rather than those of the tuberous nature, would be taken. Have the proportion of at least five vegetables above the ground to one under the ground; and three of the leafy nature to two of the pod nature that grow above the ground. This does not mean that all of these varieties are to be had at one meal, but rather these proportions should be kept in the diet throughout.
With all of these kept, we should find changes that would be most beneficial for this body - by at least the time the second series of the Toris Compound is completed.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What proteins and starches may be taken?
(A) The combinations as indicated are very well. Of meats, use fish or fowl or wild game; NEVER any hog meat of ANY nature! Of course, proteins in their combinations - or the compounding of same - are very well. These, though, do not always supply the necessary elements. But if the stimulations are given in the treatments as indicated, and the combinations of medicinal properties are taken as outlined, we will find a gradual change. To be sure, do not let a day pass that there isn't a full evacuation of the alimentary canal. Use enemas when necessary to cleanse the colon. These eliminations should be a little above the ordinary, or at least two evacuations each day, that we may cleanse the system of the poisons and not reabsorb same - as there are indications that the body often does, from the katabolism of the system being upset.
We are through with this reading.
Two copies to Self (one for Dr. S. L. Whiteside, Jackson Bldg., Nashville)
Copy to Ass'n file
Two Mr. H. M. Goetz

BACKGROUND

3/21/38 Dr. Whiteside's ltr. to EC:
Dr. Sunora L. Whiteside Jackson Bldg., Church St. Nashville, Tenn.
Dear Mr. Cayce -
You may have heard of me thru your Sisters Miss Annie Cayce and Mrs. Sarah Hesson. I remember you thru your contacts with Dr. Lilly Murray [Lillie M. Murray, D.O.] of Lewisburgh [Tenn.] when we were in school in Franklin, Ky. and you were in Bowling Green [Ky.].
Miss Sarah intimated that we might be able to "swap accounts" on her bill with me - which she has been unable to take up. If this is agreeable with you I would like some help on a patient or two - especially the one I am writing to you about today.
Very cordially yours, Sunora Whiteside
[enclosed case reports follow]
Dear Mr. Cayce -
Patient - Miss [1593]
Res. ... South - First floor room faces N -
window on No.} sleeps with head window on W.} to North?
Diagnosis: Disturbance of Digestive System, Chronic Catarrhal, inflammation of gall-bladder duct, small intestine and colon - Inactive liver - cystitis - following Colon Bacillus.
Kidneys function good - no alb. [albumin], no sugar at one time - [gram rods] specgrav [specific gravity] - good small pus - 1+ urine =
reaction acid -} Stomach test spastic colon -} normal
History - Patient very Psychic - graduate of Weltmer [Ernest Weltmer D.S.T.] School of Suggestion Therapy, Nevada, Mo.
Has given Psychic treatment and Spiritual diagnosis - with good results. A Hindu guide appears when giving said treatments. We are hoping you on the Physical side can give us material aid as special centers for Osteopathic treatment adjuncts as Diathermy Therapeutic lights etc.
Food - as to what character neg - fruits - proteins - carbo-hydrates.
She can handle cream 'o' wheat - corn meal mush - orange juice better than grapefruit. also peaches and pears.
Meats - beef - broiled steak better than poultry
Some fish occasionally - depends on variety - too rich - as as rule.
Milk - Buttermilk - with Carnation evaporated- At one time I had her, Mrs. [1593], on entire milk (Holstein) 5 qts. daily - then 3 qts. daily for almost 2 (two years) with good results - gain in wgt., then for some reason, probably colitis - could not take it. After malaria some 30 years ago, in Tenn., developed Hay fever - no asthma.
As a child was nervous - had digestive troubles. Diphtheria at 6 yrs. - very severe measles at 8 yrs - serious whooping cough 12 yrs. - very sick.
Some ear and throat trouble - pharyngitis.
Weight - 85# Height - 5 ft. 1 1/2 in. Age - between 65 and 70 Date of Birthday - Aug. 3, 1869
Any further details I will be glad to furnish.
Also will be deeply grateful for aid on this case.
With sincere good wishes for your successful work and kind regards for yourself.
Very truly yours
Sunora Whiteside 502 Jackson Bldg.
3/23/38 Letter from EC: "Dear Dr. Whiteside;- Appreciate yours of 21st very much, to be sure have heard Sister and Sarah each speak of you and your good work. Did not remember you as they spoke to me, but since you remind me that it was you with Dr. Lilly Murray - well I think I recall you now, and can I be of any help anywhere along the line assure Dr. will be happy to do so, as you possibly surmise have had a great deal more cooperation with the Osteopaths than have had with the M.D.'s. "Thanks for the reports - but with years of experience behind me now think will have to try and set you right on a few things regards the work manifesting through me. Of course were I in your office, and the information was alone for you and your help toward helping others there you might be able to handle all of these in one sitting or reading - but experience has taught me can only do two rdgs. in any one day and first rdgs. require a whole period, and too it is necessary the request come from the patient. Now this may muss up things for you, or may fit in with your work all right. Am sending you some data Dr. read each of the pamphlets carefully, and PLEASE know can I in any way be of help, in your being of greater help am anxious to do so. There may with the rdg. of the data be many questions you will wish to ask, then ask them, have nothing to hide, while may not know the answers to everything. Am glad to do my bit to help relieve suffering of humanity, and certainly have nothing to sell.
"Am sure you remember Dr. Layne, and Dr. Percy Woodall. Believe Dr. Woodall was on faculty at Franklin - not so many years ago had letter from the Dr. who was at the head there - what was his name Blind man - Bourland wasn't it [Robert W. Bowling, D.O.]. Have quite a number of Osteopaths that work with the rdgs. in many parts of the country from Maine to California - and the mentioning again of the Weltmer Institute in one of the reports. My, oh my, what memories that all brings back.
"Know will be glad to try and help Dr. any way can. Thank you."
5/12/38 Miss [1593] sent formal request.
5/19/38 Dr. Whiteside wired: "Anxious for diagnosis concerning liver and urinary tract also what vegetables and milk proteins and starches most suitable Miss [1593] will keep appointment designated."

REPORTS

6/10/38 Ltr. from [1593]: "Have waited to write you until could see how your diagnosis and prescribed treatment worked out.
"The diagnosis is about the same as have had given me by other psychics, of whom I've had several. I've had osteopathic treatment for 30 yrs. but have developed this digestive trouble in spite of all that - has been done for me - in fact have had all kinds of treatment, have really never been well in my life. I have taken the Alkaroid as you suggested but find it too alkaline for me and had to leave it off, as it made me very nervous.
"I've just received the Toris Compound (as had to order it) and wondering if it too is an alkaline preparation? There are so many things that I'm allergic to that I'm the despair of Doctors.
"Dr. Whiteside says I'm living on 'borrowed time'. She doesn't see how I've lived on the small amount of food that I eat. I noticed you mentioned the Weltmer Institute, are you a graduate of this school? I graduated there in July, 1925, great old place isn't it? I thank you for your interest in my case and will write you again."
6/14/38 Ltr. from EC to [1593]: "Thank you for yours of 10th - sorry you have not improved faster - or any - but our experience has been Miss [1593] if you have really tried the suggestions - and haven't gotten results, then ask the information what should be done about it, and have not in the whole nearly 40 yrs. of experience seen where a relief or cure was promised - if they would give an honest try - but what was promised from the first received, that may sound a pretty big claim, but true.
"Why not reduce the dose of the Alcaroid - but of course if you have an aversion to same - any amount will be bad.
"Toris-compound is not an alkaline if properly prepared, hope you will find help but will be glad to try again if you wish it. 'Borrowed time' is it not that you have and do live a purposeful life and so long as we are useful here - we have work to do for HIS kingdom.
"No I did not go to the Weltmer Inst. - but met several of the people there years and years ago - including Mr. Weltmer.
"Thank you for letting us hear - Know our whole purpose is to try to help if possible.
"With all good wishes - asking to be remembered to Dr. Whiteside."
1/21/48 Dr. Whiteside requested copy of A.R.E. abstract on arthritis.