Edgar Cayce Readings, 2153-8

Time and Place: 3:55 to 4:10 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., West Va.

TEXT

HLC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2153].
As we find, conditions may at times appear as if retrogressing; yet the very nature and character of the conditions - from both the physical and the physiological angle - must be considered.
For, until there is a full correction in the physical or pathological conditions, there will be at times the relapses, or periods of disturbance. But as the physical conditions are gradually corrected, and the physiological and pathological conditions change - as to better coordinate - we will find greater improvement.
DO NOT grow weary at welldoing, or begin to slacken in the purpose, belief, desire and activity towards these conditions.
As we find, these very minor changes - yet very definite ones - we would make here:
Keep up those periods of the Castor Oil Packs; that is, at least once or twice a week; over the caecum and the whole of the lacteal duct area.
When making the osteopathic adjustments, while not so deep as to cause disturbance or injury in any manner, DO give a deeper massage - and a kneading of the areas about the lacteal duct centers; just below the gall duct area, between that and the caecum; that we may break the adhesions which, as we have indicated, are causing a physical reaction to the body.
There is very good reaction from the diets in the present. While not giving way to appetites, DO have those suggestions and attitudes by the body - as well as those about the body - that the diets are of a purposeful nature and not something just to be endured.
Do these, and as we find we should find greater, longer periods of less disturbance to the body.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Has any definite change taken place in the body since the return to ... from New York, December 1, 1940, and if so state whether favorable or otherwise?
(A) Just read what has been indicated, will you - please?
(Q) Are the present treatments of Castor Oil Packs applied by the mother, and the osteopathic manipulations by Dr. Thomas, being properly done?
(A) Will you just read what has been indicated, as to how the changes should be wrought in these?
(Q) Small doses of Phenobarbital are given the body three times daily but does not seem to help to reduce the number of attacks which lately have been coming regularly every five days. Advise whether the doses should be increased or continued as at present, or discontinued entirely?
(A) We would discontinue these entirely for the time being; using the Dilantin.
(Q) You suggested on a previous occasion to give Dilantin in small doses. Since the doctor stated this medicine must be taken in regular doses three times daily, same was not used. Advise whether it will help the body if temporarily the doctor's instructions are complied with?
(A) We would change to this now, three times daily. Then we will find there there will be periods when we would change back to the other, see? But these are only as sedatives, and not as things that cure. The physiological changes, AND the attitudes and the psychological changes, must come about. These are merely palliatives to aid, or to prevent distresses - or injuries through periods of distresses, see?
(Q) Are there any foods the body is now consuming that are proving a hindrance to its recovery and, if so, advise of what they consist?
(A) As we have indicated, do not allow foods to become as a matter for disturbing conditions to the body. But by the attitudes, by the purposefulness, let these become as something that is needed. As given, we do not find any great disturbances from these, - save when at times there is the breaking over, or the attitudes of disturbance because she can't do this, or couldn't do that, see?
(Q) Does the present condition of the body show any improvement over that of July 1940?
(A) As has been given. Read that, please!
(Q) From present indications is a cure in sight and if so approximately when?
(A) This again, as just outlined, becomes rather disturbing or confusing or DOUBTING. DOUBTERS do not find relief. Fear only makes hardships.
We are through with this Reading.
Two copies to Self
Copy to Ass'n file

REPORTS

2/12/41 Father's ltr. to EC:
Mr. Edgar Cayce, Arctic Circle, Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I am in receipt of your February 5th letter [See under 2345-1 Reports] and assure you I am gratified to learn that Mrs. Cayce is feeling much better and I do hope that she is fully recovered by this time.
I am positive that you are most pleased that Hugh Lynn's call was deferred until June, however, I know how inconvenient it will prove when June comes along and he will have to leave you. I realize how much you are depending upon him and how short handed you will be without him, however, a year passes away very quickly and he will be back with you again getting into the work that he has assigned for himself.
I was surprised to learn that your other son was also called, however let's thank the Lord that at least the boys are being called during peace time.
I showed Mrs. [2344] your letter and requested her to contact Dr. Thomas, requesting him to write you for further information. I don't think Dr. Thomas is a doubter as he has a great deal of confidence in your readings. He is the same man that treated Mrs. [1389] whose complete recovery was based on instructions contained in one of your readings with which he complied. If you fail to hear from him within the next week or ten days I will appreciate your dropping me a line.
I hope this letter finds you and family in good health and with kindest regards, I am
Sincerely yours,
4/07/41 See 2153-9.