Edgar Cayce Readings, 2177-1

Time and Place: 3:40 to 4:00 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Ohio.

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GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have the body, [2177].
As we find, there are disturbing conditions which have affected and do affect the body. These have to do with the manner in which the assimilating system disgorges itself through deflection of activities of the blood supply.
Then, these are the conditions as we find them with this body, [2177].
In the blood supply, - here we find there are indications at times of there being a disturbed metabolism. This does not indicate that it has ever been very serious, but from the very nature of the changes that have been wrought, as to the manner in which this condition in itself reacts upon the system and causes hemorrhages in the stomach and the intestinal system at times, we find that a thinning of the walls of the arterial forces is indicated.
This was indicated as the cause of the engorging of the organs that assist in assimilation and in the activity of impulses to the circulation as related to the sympathetic impulses of the body.
The removal of a portion of the assimilating system, or the engorged portion, relieved the disturbance for the time being, or for a period; but there is the indication of a return of this.
Then, unless there are measures taken that will aid in relieving the CAUSES, the condition will continue to give a great deal of disturbance, sapping the vitality of the body - as there is the inclination for this engorgement of the circulation to decrease the vital energies of the body.
And it would cause a great anxiety, even MORE so because of the removal of the portion through which impulses to the mental and imaginative circulatory forces of the nervous system are kept balanced in their activities; for it would be MORE aggravating and distressing to the nervous system.
As we find, this is a condition related to impulses in the nerve forces for the receiving of impulses for activity in the central organism or central nervous system itself; as well as the lack of a balance in the system to create the more perfect coagulation.
Thus the effect upon the metabolism of the system has shown great extravagant activity just before or after such periods of disgorgement, or at the periods when such hemorrhages arise.
This might be called a tubercular reaction, then, that causes the thinning of the walls of the circulation as related to the stomach itself; so that the fluids of digestion and those that create or keep a balance between the blood circulations in the organs themselves become involved in the condition.
In making applications, then, which would be the more helpful here, - we find:
A much warmer and more regular climate would be more helpful; and also an altitude not so high as to be too rarefied, but where the body might have the effect more of the ultra-violet rays of the sun itself.
Also we would combine with same a diet which would tend to overcome this thinning of the walls of the circulation through the assimilating system; supplying those foods that would build, create or produce more of the leucocytes or warriors in the blood supply to destroy the inclinations for this tubercle in these areas of the system.
Such a climate as Arizona, - close to Tucson or the like, - would be preferable; and be in the open as much as practical, with as few clothing worn as possible, being ACTIVE in the open.
In the diet we would have plenty of such foods as whole wheat and whole oats (cracked or cut), cooked a long time; also fish and fowl and the like as the principal meats. Not that these would be the only foods taken, of course, but these should form the basis of the diet. Have plenty of eggs, but use only the yolk of same, not the white.
Of course, have plenty of vegetables and fruits in their season, but those grown in the same climate are preferable.
Occasionally light wines may be taken.
If milk is to be taken, let it be either the milk taken while still warm from the body-heat of the cow (that has been tested - the cow - and is free from any infectious forces), OR malted milks.
All such as these, as we find, would bring better conditions for this body.
Once or twice a day we would inhale the fumes from distilled Apple Brandy, that would arise as vapor from the Brandy being kept in a warm place. Inhale through the nostrils as well as through the mouth, swallowing the fumes or gas arising from the increased vaporization produced by the heat. Do not take the Brandy itself, - only inhale the fumes from same, through the nostrils and mouth, into the lungs.
Doing these, - we would find in six to nine months that the body should be able THEN to carry on in most any climate or activity.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Is there a possibility that this ailment can be permanently cured, or will it be just a chronic recurrence in spite of treatment you suggest?
(A) As we have indicated, this course of treatment here outlined should eradicate same. For, while it has been of long standing, it has NOT spread through the system; so that by careful, consistent and persistent attention in the directions indicated, it should in six to nine months - under the environs, activities and foods indicated - be eliminated, - but not by drugs nor by operative measures now.
Do as we have indicated for the better conditions for this body. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

3/31/40 Mr. [2177]'s ltr. to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce:
A short time ago, after a period of a recurrent ailment, my wife was talking to a young lady, Miss [951] who had received favorable results from a reading she had obtained from you. I have read a pamphlet concerning yourself and your readings with the results obtained, so I am taking this method of asking you to consider the facts as follows and to give me the benefit of a reading by you.
This may seem to be quite lengthy but I wish to acquaint you with all the facts from the beginning. In the fall of 1926, shortly after my graduation from high school, I had a vomiting spell and vomited a considerable amount of a thick, black sweetish smelling fluid. Thinking it nothing but a case of indigestion I paid no further attention to it. However from that time on I seemed to be considerably weaker, short of breath and had a fast pulse. On consulting the doctor at the factory where I worked, I was told that I had heart trouble and was transferred to a job of lighter work. I seemed to recover my strength and the summer of 1927 I took an examination for the United States Coast Guard academy and was rejected because of mitral insufficiency and stenosis. In the fall of that year I enrolled at Ohio State University and was forced to leave after 2 months because of a return of all the previous symptoms following a bowel movement which was mainly a black tarry sweetish odored stool. On returning home I went to another doctor who informed me I was suffering from an athletic heart occasioned by my participation in football in high school. Not satisfied with this diagnosis I went to another who doctored me for yellow jaundice and I seemed to recover somewhat. In the meantime my wife who was at that time a student at a nursing school persuaded me to change doctors which I did and after considerable study by him, I was informed that my spleen was enlarged, causing pressure and that all of the thick tarry stools were digested blood from high in the intestinal tract. This doctor succeeded in lowering the size of the spleen and I seemed to be completely recovered. So I took the examination for the Academy again and this time succeeded in obtaining my appointment. However before I could report to the academy I began passing dark stools again and all symptoms reappeared. The doctor informed me then that it would be best to remove the spleen as it had enlarged so much that it was causing pressure on all of the organs and might adhere or rupture. So after a preliminary building up of the blood which showed at very low count of red & white cells and a bleeding time for beyond normal, the operation was performed successfully and a spleen approx. 12 times normal size was removed. After a short time I secured employment as a teller in a building & loan assn. and married the young lady who was now a registered nurse. Might I add that all x-rays, fluoroscopes etc. showed no signs of ulcers, abscesses etc. and that my blood outside of being low in cell count & bleeding time was free of syphilis or any other disease. During the operation a survey of all organs nearby showed no signs of injury or disease. The doctor and pathologist reached a diagnosis of thrombocytopenia [sp.?] purpura, a disease or condition of the blood in which bleeding times lengthened and hemorrhages were possible. They felt however that by removing the spleen that reoccurrence would cease. For two years this was true and then in January of 1932 I passed more blood in the stools and after several injections of blood intramuscularly this ceased and I recovered. From that time on until November of 1934 I had occasional hemorrhages but was able to control them without real serious effects. However in November 1934, following a heavy cold I vomited blood 3 times in 24 hrs. and was removed to the hospital where after 5 transfusions and 5 weeks I returned home. About a month later I returned to work and was bothered occasionally but not seriously until May of 1938 when after vomiting blood in considerable quantity I was removed to the hospital and after several transfusions returned home and to work. In March of 1939 the same thing happened only on a little larger scale, even tho I had had several transfusions during the fall & winter hoping to prevent the occurrence. In March of this year I passed more blood in my stool and immediately had a transfusion which stopped it. I am now apparently alright but I hope that you might be able to tell me something which would relieve this constant fear of recurrence and perhaps completely stop them. The treatments in the past years have been with transfusions, calcium tablets, snake venom, Vitamin K, complete stopping of all exercise of all exercise except walking, strict diets and until a year ago plenty of liver, sweetbreads etc. However last spring at Ann Arbor, Michigan where I underwent a complete examination their diagnosis showed absolutely nothing wrong except obesity and a slight hepatic liver. They placed me on a reducing diet which I followed faithfully until this last hemorrhage.
These are the facts. I place myself in your hands and will follow whatever you might advise.
May I hear from you?
Sincerely yours, [2177], Dayton, Ohio (Born Mar 3rd 1909 age 31)
4/04/40 Mr. [2177]'s ltr. to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce: Thank you very much for your prompt reply to my inquiry. I have enclosed the application for associate membership and hope that your reading will be beneficial. I will endeavor to be at home on April 24th at the hour specified, and will cooperate as far as I am able.
May I ask a few questions?
1. Will a change of climate be of any benefit in the treatment of this illness I have.
2. Is there a possibility that this ailment can be permanently cured or will it be just a chronic recurrence in spite of treatment which you might suggest.
It may be that I am a little premature on these two questions but I have reasons for asking them which will effect my plans for the future.
Thank you very much for your consideration and I hope that your reading & findings will be favorable.
Incidently, I have also spoken to Mr. [4219] a realtor of this city who is an acquaintance of yours and who is in a way a friend of mine thru business contacts. He asked me to remember him to you and is very interested in the result.
Sincerely yours, [2177]

REPORTS

4/25/40 EC's ltr. to Mr. [2177]:
Dear Mr. [2177]
Am in hopes you find the information of interest and most of all just as helpful as so many others say such has been for them.
Have been quite anxious about your case - as you gave the history before the information was given, I believe this best, if a person is convinced such information is always honest, and we certainly try and be that.
Will be most anxious to hear from you, and trust you will be able to give the suggestions a fair trial.
Sincerely hoping to have been of a real service
Sincerely Edgar Cayce
5/04/40 Mr. [2771]'s ltr. to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I have received your reading and am very happy to note that you believe a permanent cure can be accomplished. I feel that your treatment and thoughts of my ailment are very comprehensive and logical in all respects.
I am taking the liberty of asking you another question and if there is any fee necessary for an answer will be glad to forward the amount to the Bureau.
Your reading states that an environment such as Tucson, Arizona would be beneficial. I am not in a position to to make such a change unless it would be absolutely necessary at the present time. By the middle of September however I can do this without jeopardizing my peace of mind over finances. As summer is almost hear and as I have never been troubled during the warm weather I thought perhaps that by following faithfully all of your other suggestions and then attempting to make the change before our cold season sets in here that it might be alright.
HOWEVER if it is necessary to make the change now I will do all in my power to do so.
This question is important to me and your early answer would be gratefully received.
Sincerely yours, [2177]
5/06/40 EC's ltr. to Mr. [2177]: Dear Mr. [2177]
Thank you for yours of the 4th - am glad to know you were pleased with your reading, feel very sure you can and will be relieved of the trouble entirely. Under the circumstances and from the reading think would be much better Mr. [2177] to plan to go to Arizona in Sept. and really think it would be the wisest thing to plan it that way. Should any thing come up to trouble you please let me know at once and will check on same and in that way am sure can be very sure to get the best results.
Follow the other suggestions until you have made the arrangements and feel very sure you are going to come along alright.
Thanking you and hoping to have been of a service
Sincerely Edgar Cayce