In an alkaline state first, in the first processes of
digestion, entering into that of the stomach, there as it
were, prepared by and through and with the various secretions
as are exhumed from the walls of the intestine, of the
duodenum and of the stomach proper, changing into that
of an acid force, with a hydrochloric state, in the lower
end, entering (or should enter) in the intestine to be
assimilated, or to produce assimilation from foods taken in
that lacteal state, or that less acid than in the action in
the stomach. Now, with this increased acidity, we find the
increased amount of acidity in the stomach produces in the
smaller portion of the stomach, or the pyloric end, that
same condition wherein the circulation, through the lactics,
through the secretions, produce then in the circulation
(lymphatics), to the mouth, to the throat, with those same
inhalations and exhalations from the lung mingled with same,
produce detrimental conditions in the soft palate in the
throat, in this portion of the body, see? Through these
conditions, as a combination, producing, or BRINGING then,
this condition as exists at times. Better right at the
present time, see? in the mouth, throat, palate and that
portion of the mouth. The condition then as exists from
this brings distress to the circulation as is effected here
through the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus, in the
right side of the body, near the lacteal ducts, see? lacteal
ducts, that which takes in from this assimilation the new
supply of material for the rebuilding in the system. As this
plexus becomes involved, we find the sympathetic plexus then
through the pneumogastric becomes involved in same, producing
this contraction at times or the lower end of the stomach,
affecting then DIRECTLY those nerves as supply the blood
force to the UPPER portion of the body, in and through
the nerve center of the sensory organism, or organs of the
sensory system. Hence the condition as is produced to the
ear, to the eye, and the head - the pains as come through
this, aggravating then, with the high nerve tension as is
seen in the system, all of the nerves of the sympathetic
nerve system. from the waist up, see? plexus of the 7th and
8th dorsal. This still producing an aggravation to the upper
portion of the body. With this over stimulation, the greater
blood supply, then, flows from the body (exterior, of course,
speaking of), and lymphatic circulation from the diaphragm
upward. Then we have a cold hepatic, or a subnormal hepatic.
Tendency to produce, then, a slowness in the action of the
digestion and elimination BELOW the diaphragm line, and
below the plexus of the hypogastric and pneumogastric. This
causing the tendency of those conditions, that should be
eliminated through the regular dross, to lie in the system,
or the tendency to produce slowness in its activity, and
while we may flush the mesenteric system with properties
as produce elimination, the INCENTIVE OF the system is to
be laggard in its normal action, and the exciting of the
mesenteric system, or to overcome the tendency of the
constipation as is produced is merely the exciting the mucus
lining of this portion of the system, without reaching the
seat or the cause of the trouble in this portion of the body.
This whole combination, then, as we see, is the greater
condition as is to be met and dealt with at the present time,
that the conditions as have begun to be eliminated from the
lungs, overcharging the liver, the kidneys, and the whole
lower portion of the body, or to PREVENT, in other words, a
dissemination of the germ that has caused trouble in the lung
from finding lodgement, by the exciting of same, throughout
other portions of the system that are not functioning
normally, and cause their dissemination and taking up
lodgement in other portions of the system, these conditions
must be met, that the system may be made NORMAL, or normal
incentive of functioning throughout.
Then, to meet these conditions at the present time, these
are, as we find, those conditions to be met, for this must
be brought, as we see then, to a more normal equilibrium of
elimination in system, and at the SAME time keep the system
in the way of continual elimination from the lungs of the
tissue that has shown the excitement, or the throwing off
and the encasement of tubercular forces, and of the system
being able to, at the same time, build in blood supply that
necessary to meet the needs of the condition hindered in
lymphatic circulation, in blood supply, and in rebuilding
nerve energy.
Then, we would keep those inhalations as have been given
for the lungs, and that stimulation as will be found in the
inhalation of the apply brandy will also so stimulate that
plexus through the nerve reaction in the portion of the body
necessary to prevent this condition from becoming effective
to the kidneys in the elimination below the diaphragm. This
is as necessary as to meeting the condition in the stomach
and in the liver.
Then, we would begin with those properties for the system,
taken internally, that will prevent the lactic fluids from
returning to the lower end of the stomach in this acid state;
taking, then, small quantities (under the direction of the
physician, as is necessary for the condition, for this must
be varied from time to time) of Magnesia with oil, see? that
is, there is the preparation for the Milk of Magnesia with
oil - Petrolagar. This (the non-acid) taken in system will
so overcome this condition, as it were, as to sweeten, as
would be commonly called, the condition in the stomach, and
allow the liver to come nearer to a normal functioning.
Apply with this vibrations of the electronic nature, as will
be found in the Alpine Ray, to the body, especially about
that plexus in the cerebro-spinal, wherein the excretory
functioning of the liver is centered, near the 8th - 9th
dorsal, see? this as direct - as secondary in the 6th and
7th dorsal, and also in the 4th and 5th segment. These, as
we see, should bring the relief for the body under the
present conditions. This vibration as is set by the
application of this vibratory force of the electronic nature
will also stimulate, as we see, these centers as govern this
reflex to the sensory system, relieving this stress and
strain to the eye, to the ear, to the throat. With this
changing there comes then these better conditions for the
body.
The diet should be kept in that way and manner as has been
outlined, under the direction of the dietician, to meet the
needs of the body as the changes come from time to time.
Meats - the juices of same, rather than the flesh. Much of
that of the beef juices would be well, just as much as the
body is able to assimilate, see? Not the meats, whatever.
Broths of every character that carry the assimilation
properties for blood and nerve building. Much green
vegetables - seasonable vegetables, for the body, as
will be assimilated.
For the conditions as are apparent in the mouth, in the eyes:
The eyes - we would adjust the glasses again, though we will
find this should be kept close "tab" on, as it were, for
we will find the eyes will improve, and there will be less
strain with these changes in the system. Those in the mouth
- a weak solution of salt water gargled, or rinse the mouth
with same, will be effective, as is also any other saline, or
any other condition for this, just so that we do not produce
an acid condition to be combated with. Ready for questions.
(Q) Would any external application applied over the lungs be
beneficial?
(A) No. The lungs are very good, you see. We only need to
keep the condition being eliminated, and to rebuild and meet
these other conditions as are apparent in the kidneys, the
stomach, and in the lower portion of the body. The main
condition that is to be met is that as is seen of the
eliminations in the lower portion of the body. The
Petrolagar of that nature. As is seen, there we have an
acid - there we have an alkaline, and that as is seen of
the alkaline, or the non-acid, is that nature that should
be taken.
(Q) Any specific dose of the Petrolagar that should be taken
to meet the conditions?
(A) These will be met with the conditions as they arise,
see? because this will be changed. Tablespoonful three to
four times each day to begin with, see?
That is all the questions.
We are through for the present.
BACKGROUND
See
1866-3.
REPORTS
6/16/26 [
1866]'s letter to EC:
..., Ohio
... Ave.
Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Virginia
Dear Mr. Cayce:-
Your reading of June 6th received for which I thank you. I
had not realized that you did not take readings on Sunday
so I am very sorry that I suggested that day to you for of
course YOU SHOULD have at least one day of rest.
I am following your reading. We think it quite wonderful.
Please accept this check with many thanks. You will be
surprised to know that my doctor here has ORDERED me to
Virginia Beach for part of the summer. He says that the
sun and sea-air is just what he wants me to have now.
We have been looking up all the circulars that we can find
and have secured the names of several hotels but that doesn't
mean much to us for we know nothing about them. I wonder if
you would be so kind as to let us know the name of the BEST
hotel. We want a nice place (American plan) to stay and one
where the food is good - and we hope that it will face the
ocean.
With best regards to you from us all. I am [
1866]
P.S. Dr. [...] and I both expect to spend the month of July
at the Beach so we will surely look you up.
7/17/26 Letter from EC to Mr. [
3190]: "...Dr. and Mrs.
[...] are here at the Beach at present. That's Mr. [
287]'s
daughter and son-in-law, you know. They were in to see us
today. I wish we could have a case where the Doctor could
have it under his observation, while the treatments were
being given..."
5/27/27 EC's letter to Mr. [
195]: "Another very interesting
case, in connection with Mr. [
287] is that of his daughter -
who now lives in ... - was being treated in the hospital last
year for T.B. and although her husband is a physician - he
and the staff of the hospital felt she was continually losing
all the time, and she and her husband appealed to me for
help through the readings. The reading outlined for them
a treatment, that within 4 months afterwards, they not only
left the hospital - but she came here to the Beach and spent
4 weeks, and has resumed all of her work and activities,
and to all outward appearances has overcome the condition
entirely..."
10/15/27 Mrs. [
1866] obtained a Physical Reading for her
husband, Dr. [
2227].
4/24/28 Father [
287]'s letter: "[
1866] had the misfortune to
fall on ... Ave. church steps and breaking two small bones in
her ankle. She will be laid up six or eight weeks with her
ankle in a cast. She is not enjoying it very much."
9/17/28 [
1866]'s letter to EC:
My dear Mr. Cayce-
Could you please arrange a reading for me, really soon? I
am having so much trouble with my stomach. Cannot eat or
do scarcely anything. I am so afraid that I will get down
again.
I will be home, THURSDAY 20th AFTERNOON - FRIDAY 21st MORNING
and SATURDAY 22nd AFTERNOON also SUNDAY 23rd AFTERNOON of
this week.
I do hope that you and your family are all well. Mother
[
2646], Dad [
287] and [
2227] are all real well.
With personal regards to you and thanking you so much, I am
Most Cordially Yours, [
1866]
P.S. If some other time is more convenient, please send me a
wire at my expense and I WILL BE HOME.
[
1866]
9/22/28 See
1866-5.
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