Edgar Cayce Readings, 1736-1

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1736]. Now, we find there are disturbing factors in the physical functioning of the body. In the present these conditions, we find, are functional in their nature. Unless they are corrected, however, organic disturbances must be the result, and also constitutional effects, or the system adjusting itself to some of the conditions must break down the conditions to an extent as to make it hard to be brought back to a proper functioning order. These conditions, as we find, have most to do with the character of the eliminations, produced in part by subluxations or pressures in the cerebro-spinal system that have given improper incentives in nerve energy to functioning organs, particularly the liver and spleen with relation to the character of excretions that aid in the digestion; so that, with the hepatic circulation increased and the LYMPHATIC circulation becoming in a manner affected by the circulation, there is produced those conditions in the lymph's circulation, or respiratory system, such as of the body attempting to eliminate through these channels much that SHOULD be carried in the dross; so that incoordination is a result. Pressures are produced in heart's action, though not an ORGANIC condition - a FUNCTIONAL one. The disturbance in the blood supply itself becomes exaggerated with the attempt of the body to create sufficient of that quality IN blood as will destroy properties not eliminated in their proper channels. Hence the bumps, the knots, the blackheads, the conditions as exist over portions of the system, with the accentuated condition of the SAME nature existent in portions of the stomach and duodenum themselves. Also we find, WITHOUT proper consideration, that the respiratory system proper - or lungs - must eventually become involved in the condition. The eliminations becoming poor through the alimentary canal, there is a sluggishness of the eliminations in this direction, so that the accentuation of poisons from auto-intoxication affect indirectly and directly the kidneys, form the cold circulatory forces in the hepatics. The conditions, then, are as these to be met.
In meeting these, UNDER the present conditions, WE would find that first we would take internally those properties as would be COMBINED in these: Prepare each dose as it is to be taken, and take the dose the first thing every morning - for at least fourteen to twenty-eight doses, see? and during that period be very mindful that the body does not get overheated, too chilly, wet feet, or dampness from the outside. To be sure, the regular baths should be taken, but this means from cold or congestion or from weather conditions, see? Take equal parts of Epsom salts, cream of tartar and sulphur, and the dose would be the point - or a quarter teaspoonful of EACH in a glass of HOT water - see?
We would also, during this same period, every second day - in the evening - have the violet ray, with the regular applicator, applied along the whole length of the spinal system, and especially would this be applied over the diaphragm area; not so much over heart region as over the liver and the spleen, or around the frontal portion of body over area of liver and spleen - this just at the end of the floating ribs.
In the matter of the diet during such periods - this is as a MANNER, though it may be altered to some extent:
Of mornings same should be only of citrous fruit juices - oranges, lemons, grapefruit - followed with a little gruel, either of wheaten or of oaten gruel, with raw milk - but well that these be well cooked.
In the noon lunch - should be principally of green vegetables, as of carrots, lettuce, celery, cabbage, and such. These may be taken with mayonnaise dressing or with olive oil and paprika. These should be chopped well, well masticated. Little of the stimuli as of coffee or tea, but those of a VEGETABLE - or of Ovaltine, or of the WHEATEN - may be taken as drinks, of morning or evening.
In the evening - these should consist of the COOKED vegetables, with the JUICES - or with the broths from wild game. Little or no fish, unless baked - no grease in same, and the vegetables should be those of a well BALANCED diet. Little cabbage, but when used should be prepared with vegetable oil or butter. Spinach prepared in the same manner. Potato jackets, rather than the white potato - or the SMALL potato, about the size of a hen egg, is the better size. These should be thoroughly washed or scrubbed, then basted in butter, so that the jacket and that next to same may be eaten, disregarding the central portion of same. In those of the yams, use the yellow rather than the white variety. Turnips that are well cooked. Parsnips, and such - these basted in butter, the better, or preferably cooked in their own juices - in a vacuum cooker. In the evenings plenty of water may be taken with meals, or a cereal drink may be taken. When milk is taken alone, let this be of the whole milk - not boiled, but heated.
In this manner, we will find the general physical conditions will be improved. We would GIVE instructions as respecting same after the twenty-eight days.
In the mental body, the attitude much of self towards things outside of self has much to do with the material forces in the body; for when one realizes and is conscious of that, that they themselves - their mental thought, their physical being - are a portion of the great whole, and that no matter how insignificant appearing their influence is necessary to keep the whole universe in accord with the purpose of the divine as is manifested in life itself - and he, or she, who is on the Lord's side, knowing that every effort, every thought, is to keep self in accord, as near as possible - being a channel in EVERY manner for a manifestation of that divine, is on the Lord's side - and if one be on the Lord's side, WHO can say aught against them? Keep the mind pure. Do as there is GIVEN thee to do. We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

10/09/30 Letter: "I would like a physical and spiritual reading and would indeed appreciate to have same as soon as possible. Have small lumps on body any serious significance? Are blood, heart and kidneys in normal condition? If necessary please give itemized diet."

REPORTS

10/30/30 [1736]'s letter to EC:
Mr. Cayce
Dear Sir:
I received my reading and am conscientiously living up to it.
Regarding the diet however I am wondering whether confining myself to 1 fruit in the morning, raw vegetables at noon and boiled or rather steamed vegetables at night with an occasional piece of baked fish is correct. Since wild game is so difficult to obtain in the city this time of year, would there be a substitute?
Are the following foods correct for me or not, namely: Lentils, pea soup, nuts, cheese (plain American or pot cheese), prunes, dates, raisins and figs, bananas, pineapple in salad and tomatoes?
Appreciating a reply I am
With thanks
Yours very truly, [1736]
P.S. How long shall I apply the violet ray lamp every other day?
11/10/30 EC's letter to [1736]:
Miss [1736] ..., N.Y.
Dear Miss [1736]:
I do not understand from your diet that you would be confined to just one thing at each meal. In the morning you may have the fruit juice, also the gruel or the wheatens, with dry milk - but it would be well that the gruel or the oaten or wheaten be well cooked. In the noon meal the vegetables - not just one, but maybe a combination of many of these - and you can make quite a nice salad with these. I'm sure this would also include tomatoes. In the evenings, any of the foods you named - that is, lentils, peas, nuts, cheese, figs, pineapples - these are alright, and that would include - of course - the well balanced diet as to broths or meats, that are of the nature that do NOT produce acid. I think you will be able to work it out alright with these combinations.
Hoping that you will let us hear from you from time to time, as to how you get along, I am Sincerely, EC:GD
11/15/30 [1736]'s letter to EC:
... Rd., ..., N.Y.
My dear Mr. Cayce,
First of all I wish to express to you my thanks and appreciation for the marvellous reading, also for your letter of Nov. 10.
The reading did not read as pleasantly as a fairy tale of elfs and fairy god-mothers, nay, but was food for much thought and action.
I knew I was not a [lover?] by outward indications, but little did I realize that my anatomy was quite so out of gear.
The last year I did not feel up to the mark, poor nights, your revelations of knots in stomach and duodenum, plus pains in back, left side and stomach, the thought of a cousin [4407] who had passed out quite suddenly with cancer, and my brother at death's door of the same dreaded disease all contributed to two weeks of misery for me. Particularly nights were awful when I really only slept 2 hrs. each night. You did not commit yourself as to the nature of these lumps. I spell it cancer, am I right or wrong? Oh! The thoughts of such suffering. Despite my working with God these cancer specters would constantly crop up. Terrible conflicts.
Finally I got such a response to my many prayers that I fell asleep and have been easier since.
All the while I needed help, I did not write you because I hadn't received an answer to my letter. In short I was miserable. I did not know whether I was applying the violet ray applicator correctly. I am afraid I am very stupid that I don't quite understand your "Apply applicator down the whole spinal system." That implies virtually my whole back to each side of spinal column, does it not. To the front just that portion of body below the floating ribs, over liver and spleen, not over stomach. The first two applications ran sister [sister ran?] over my spine, which I thought was not right. To cap the climax my bowels went on a complete strike these last 10 days. Try what I would I despaired at the lack of good results. Now I am taking psyllium seeds with somewhat better results. I am continuing with sulphur cream of tartar and Epsom salts. What do about lack of eliminations? With trust in God and Mr. Cayce
I am yours very truly, [1736]
P.S. Must ask your indulgence for this long tale of woe.
11/22/30 EC's letter to [1736]:
Miss [1736] ..., N.Y.
Dear Miss [1736]:
I have yours of recent date. First I want to thank you very much for writing me at length as you did. I appreciate it when one takes the time to go into the conditions and write me as you did. I am not of the opinion that the conditions spell what you are fearful of at all. To be sure, such a condition might be a result from neglecting the condition that has troubled you.
Now, as to the applications - the violet ray should be applied along each side of the spinal column from the head to the end of the spine. When there is still trouble from the eliminations, this - to be sure - has to be taken care of. Have you tried the enemas? These should be most helpful. Sometime in the future, Miss [1736] after you have followed these suggestions for some time - I believe it would be very well for you to have a check-up reading on your condition.
Most of all, I am glad that you are finding help through your meditation and prayer. If we could only know in our consciousness, that all healing MUST come from that source - for whatever potent power there may be in any drug or application, it is of that same source in its essence, and is varied to our needs according to our INDIVIDUAL consciousness - for the Spirit is ONE, and in the material manifestations meets the needs of the consciousness of individuals. Hence there is more potency in prayer than in all else, yet material applications are as NECESSARY for the understanding of conditions at times, as is FOOD for the physical body. The physical body may go under the stress of food we know not of for days, yet the Master Himself was a hungered for He ate, as He did also apply clay to the eyes of the blind. Not that there was any potency in the clay, other than that given by Him from the beginning - for the clay itself was of His own making.
Write me again soon, won't you? Let me know just how you get along. If the eliminations are not proper, I would take the enemas. The increase of the Epsom Salts in the sulphur and cream of tartar will, of course, make the eliminations more active - but I would NOT increase the amount of the sulphur or cream of tartar - just increase the Epsom Salts when necessary.
With all good wishes, I am Sincerely, EC:GD
11/23/30 [1736]'s letter to EC:
My dear Mr. Cayce,
Enclosed please find check for $10 for my check reading.
I stopped with the sulphur, cream of tartar and Epsom salts, thinking they may have been responsible for my constipation. Psyllium seeds fail to help any.
Very truly yours, [1736]
12/01/30 See 1736-2.