Edgar Cayce Readings, 2149-1

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here.
As we find, almost as much disturbance has been created in the body owing to some forms of sedatives that have been taken, as has been due to the basic cause of the disturbance.
This will require some time, some persistence, some patience on the part of the body to rid itself of the desires for the use of same.
These, then, are conditions as we find them with this body, [2149] we are speaking of:
In the blood supply we find there are hindrances to the nerve impulses and to the blood flow in keeping a normal balance. This is partially psychopathic; the greater portion being, however, from the physical standpoint, from adhesions which exist in the right side, - in the area about the lower portion of the lacteal center, and partially a submerged gall duct.
Hence the poor eliminations, and the necessity for cathartics; and with more of the sedatives, more and more disturbances have arisen.
These cause an unbalancing in those areas where the cerebrospinal and sympathetic nerves enter the base of the brain; thus causing a contraction or spasmodic reaction to same, - especially this has been true for the body at periods when reclining. These bring anxieties through the body.
As we find, - if there will be the administration of these applications in a CONSISTENT and persistent manner, as we will indicate, we may relieve these tensions and bring about a much nearer normal condition for the body.
This will require, as indicated, that there be persistence and patience on the part of the body regarding those desires for certain foods and for those conditions which have allayed in part the nerve tensions.
We would begin, then, with the application of hot Castor Oil Packs, EVERY day for an hour, over the abdominal area on the right side, from just below the breast itself and the upper portion of the liver, extending toward and to the caecum area, covering at least half of the abdominal area. Apply these as hot as the body can stand, and then put a hot pad or electric pad on to keep same warm, so that the body will absorb all of the oil that is possible.
On the evening of the third application, following the third Castor Oil Pack, - that is, on the evening of the third day, you see, - take internally at least two tablespoonsful of Pure Olive Oil.
Then leave off the Packs the next day, but the following day begin again and repeat the whole procedure; continuing in the same manner until at least three series have been completed.
After the third series of the Castor Oil Packs, taken in the manner indicated, - then have a thorough, general OSTEOPATHIC manipulation; relaxing especially the subluxations which exist in the 6th and 7th dorsal areas, coordinating all the rest of these along the whole of the cerebrospinal system.
Do not take these, or begin these, until after at least the third series of the Oil Packs. It shouldn't be necessary for more than six to ten of these general manipulations.
And all of this generally should bring better conditions for the body.
Do that.
Then the diet:
Keep away from sweets.
Once each week we would have a Jerusalem artichoke as a part of the meal; this would be taken raw, - one not larger than a guinea egg or the like.
Do these, and then with the general exercises as will keep better eliminations, we will find great relief for this body.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Can you suggest anything that would improve her eyesight, especially in the left eye?
(A) The general health conditions improved will improve these. However, from the general poisons, we will find that the use of scraped Irish potato will relieve a great deal of the inflammation there. Use the old potato, not new; scrape this and place on gauze, and then apply over the eye (with the eye closed, of course); and bind it on in the evening and let it remain for at least half an hour. Then this should be cleansed, - that is, the eye should be washed, you see, with a very weak solution of a good antiseptic that will take away the inflammation.
(Q) What causes the nocturnal fits from which she sometimes suffers?
(A) As has been indicated.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Son
Copy to Ass'n file
(3/18/40 GD's note: See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Castor Oil Packs. See directions [which were enclosed] for Osteopath. When you are ready for these treatments, we would refer you to: Dr. Frank Dobbins, 551 Fifth Ave., New York City. The Jerusalem artichoke should be on the market now; if not it can be obtained from John A. Salzer Seed Co., LaCrosse, Wis. Use it in the diet ONLY in the manner indicated. At your convenience, please let us have a history of the case to the time of obtaining the Reading, so we may have something with which to compare our information.)

BACKGROUND

3/06/40 Gave report on brother 756-1 for whom he had obtained a reading.
3/12/40 Son wrote stating that they had obtained no relief from doctors who could neither diagnose or treat his mother and requested reading for her.
3/16/40 Son wrote enclosing questions for his mother's reading.

REPORTS

3/30/40 Son's letter to EC: "I thank you for your letter of March 22nd. Yes, we received the reading, and we will, you may be sure, follow your suggestions carefully.
"Was it through inadvertence or otherwise that my third question - Would following a diet help her general physical condition, and if so would you suggest such a diet? - was left unanswered? Inasmuch as I have to be housekeeper, nurse and cook for the two of us, my selection of foods is, no doubt, often unwise. Perhaps I am feeding her wrongly. I can eat almost anything but she can't, so I would prefer to adjust myself to her requirements if there is any preference that you recommend, or foods that should be avoided.
"A stroke of good luck has come my way in that one of our neighbor friends is driving to Miami with her son to visit another son, and has invited my mother to join her for companionship. They expect to leave Thursday of next week, April 5th. Is there in Miami any osteopath who is sympathetic with your work, or will any osteopath be able to understand?
"I am bothering you further only because I am so anxious to cooperate in every way with your suggestions that the greatest success may be demonstrated.
"With kind regards, I am,"
4/01/40 EC's letter to [2149]'s son:
"Yours of the 30th just received - thank you. Regarding to the question about diet - if you will notice - page 2 second paragraph [2149-1, Par. 10] there is to be the use of certain foods. Then on page 3 [Par. 19] first full paragraph it gives the certain food. This may appear to be nothing as it is to be taken only once each week and there is no reference to other foods - not that she is to live on Artichoke - but to eat anything she desires except sweets. But must eat at least one (1) artichoke of the Jerusalem variety each week that is why no special question was asked - as all this is intimated - and specific in those parts referred to.
"Will be nice for her to have a trip to Fla. but do hope she will not let this interfere with her treatments.
"Hoping to see you when in N.Y.
"P.S. We have no special Osteopath in Miami - but would see Dr. Dobbins and ask him to recommend some one to you there."
6/09/42 Son's letter requesting data be sent to his friend's wife who was considering requesting a Physical Rdg. "I mentioned your work, and told her of your correct diagnosis of the health condition of both my brother [756] and my mother [2149]."
7/60 Dr. Walter N. Pahnke's comments in preparing his breakdown of 96 cases of epilepsy from the Edgar Cayce records: Case [2149]. Given in 1940. This case was classified in group 1. Nocturnal fits were described, as well as discomfort on the lower right side, in the correspondence before reading. In follow-up reports, the patient seemed to believe that the diagnosis given by the reading was correct. There was no follow-up report on the results of the treatment.