Now we find there are many conditions that enter in, or bring
about, or have to do with even the physical conditions
existent in the physical body. While the troubles as disturb
the body have been and are partially treated in the proper
manner; yet, as is seen from the results as have been
attained through the application of those things as used for
the betterment of the physical conditions of the body, there
has not come the desired result. Hence there is easily seen
- and it becomes a significant fact - that the basis or the
cause, or that producing the disturbance, has not been
reached; and while the body, the mental abilities of the
body, above the ordinary, and while the body within itself is
psychic in the manner wherein that the applications of laws,
truths and tenets as may be set forth by the body MIND of the
body would apply, and do apply WELL, in the lives of others;
yet apparently the body within itself has not been able, and
is NOT able, to create that sufficient attitude to meet the
needs for the physical conditions of the body. This great
lesson the body then should take to self, for self, and in
giving same to others in the tenets, in the lessons, in the
truths as being set forth; that is, that the body -
physically, mentally, spiritually - is one BODY; yet, in the
varied conditions as arise within a physical body, these must
often be treated as a unit - that is, each element treated as
a unit - yet in the fullest application they are ONE. Hence,
as has been given concerning physical conditions in others,
here we find physical must be MET with physical - and the
ALONE application of mental and physical are not sufficient
any more than the purely spiritual and MENTAL is sufficient
for purely physical conditions, that must be met with the
elements and laws as control physical effects created in a
physical living organism! While a physical living organism
represents to the sensuous mind of man that of the full
complete elements of every element contained within the
universe - for it is a portion, or a universe within itself -
yet when one element has become so out of balance with
another in a physical organism that destructive forces are
created within the elements of the vibratory forces as are
set in motion within the body, or each unit of the body
within itself is as a full cellular organism and a portion of
the whole of the universal whole, and when one of these - or
many of these - as in the instance of this organism of the
body - become so unbalanced as to need the correction within
self, then we may find that the body is to be applied in
physical manner toward that which will in the PHYSICAL sense
meet the needs of that unbalanced, or that uncoordinating
element WITHIN the physical, as to make it one again WITH the
whole element and thus bring the better or nearer normal
conditions for a body; for, as is seen within this physical
organism, all of the life - all of the lives - all of the
karmic influences have to do with conditions existent in the
physical body. Hence when one vibratory force within an
element becomes out of attunement with the whole, there may
be expected that attribute responding within that physical
organism that will prevent the full attunement of the body to
the whole. Hence the necessity of MEETING the conditions in
the proper way and manner.
As to the physical conditions existent in the body, we find
there are organic conditions existent that bring about
troublesome conditions to the heart's action, to the blood
supply, to the digestion especially, as is seen through the
action of the pancreas within the system itself and this
effect produced to kidneys and whole hepatic circulation.
These all as vibrations as set in the system. Now, when
these are considered within the light of the anatomical
forces as are set within a physical body, we find the liver
and the kidneys as poles within the system - one a positive,
one a negative, or they may be reversed by conditions
existent in a circulation. These each acting as forces
within the body to keep the proper equilibrium within the
circulation, and also in the nerve supply, with the brain
energies or forces of the body supplying that necessary
energy as keeps same in its proper way and manner.
When the digestive system, then, became so out of balance
through karmic influences - or through that as may be termed
pre-dispositioned of conditions in the body - and the
physical action of the body was such as to keep these in
attunement with same, rather than correcting same within the
physical forces - then be brought about these disturbing
elements. Though no organic heart trouble exists, organic
trouble with the pancreas and the liver and kidneys DOES
exist.
These are, then, uncorrected vibratory forces as are set
within the body of this ENTITY, or the body here known as the
body given. These bring forces, then, uncomplimentary to the
mental and physical being of the body, creating fear,
creating elements within self as prevent the proper
attributes. Yet there is often seen, even under the stress
and strain, the body brings - through the mental, and through
the brain and spiritual forces of the body - that which is
WONDERFUL to be understood by others, and even that that
others APPLYING in their OWN lives may be awakened to the
spiritual forces as are manifest through the many psychic
forces of a living human body in the material sensuous plane;
yet in the very act that the body is not able to attune self
in the same force, under the same environmental conditions
under which the body finds many of those whom the body would
aid, assist and direct - this in itself BRINGS to the body
those things that are detrimental in the development of the
mental, spiritual and soul body of this entity in itself.
Then, necessarily, we meet the needs of the physical forces
as applied in the body.
To meet these at the present time we would apply at least
three elements to begin with, to meet these needs. First we
would have the gentle massage over the whole system,
neuropathically - or swedish massage - that prevents the body
from throwing off through one or the other of the eliminating
centers without proper equalization to those even under
distress. These should be given at least once or twice each
day. This will prevent the swelling as will occur in various
portions when these are not kept up. These also will allow
the body to rest and recuperate more within its OWN SELF from
within; that is, in rest or in sleep.
We would add also those of medicinal properties within the
system prepared in THIS way and manner:
To eight (8) ounces of distilled water add six (6) ounces
plain garden sage, two (2) ounces ragweed or ambrosia weed.
Reduce by simmering (not boiling) to one-half (1/2) the
quantity. Then strain. While warm add two (2) ounces of
beet sugar dissolved in two (2) ounces of hot water, ten (10)
grains of ambergris dissolved in one (1) ounce of pure grain
alcohol, one-half (1/2) dram powdered cinnamon, four (4)
ounces gin, preferably Gordon Gin - or the alcohol eighty
percent (80%) solution to which that is added that makes
synthetic gin, or the juniper berry, or oil of juniper, until
it's sufficient to make in a solution that would act as
synthetic gin - preferably, though, use that of Gordon Gin.
The dose of this would be (and it should be shaken well
together before each dose is taken) half a teaspoonful four
(4) times each day.
Let the diet be of those properties that prevent too much of
the supplying of the drosses in the system - that, then,
easily digested. Preferably those of the diet for the
condition as existent, or as has been diagnosed of heart and
of stomach and of the gouty condition, as prepared by Kellogg
sanitarium. These, as we see, will consist of yogurt in its
various forms, of the nuts and of the fruits in their various
forms. Follow those outlines as stipulated in their
reference to condition as is seen in this body, or as has
been diagnosed for the physical condition. Do that. Then in
thirty to sixty days we would give further instructions
concerning this.
In the mental forces of the body - work out thine own
salvation in fear and trembling, giving thine self to the
powers that be, that self may be used as an instrument of
service to others in directing them in the writings that the
body may give.
We are through for the present.
BACKGROUND
2/19/29 Wire signed Mrs. [
2263]: "Kindly take emergency
reading of Mrs. [
2263]... Mr. [
470] and Mrs. [
1100] asked to
have this reading as patient quite sick now, being ill most
of life, had two operations... Recommend work possible
patient can do."
REPORTS
3/05/28 Mrs. [
1100]'s letter: "Wired you today for some
ragweed, as we have tried all over to get it but without
success. You see, I am giving Mrs. [
2263] the massages and
if I should have to leave she can't get them, as she cannot
afford to pay for them and we want to get in as much of the
treatment as we possibly can, before time for her next
reading. Please let me know how much the ragweed is, so I
can pay for it."
3/10/28 Mrs. [
1100]'s wire: "Eight ounces water as specified
in reading for Mrs. [
2263] must be wrong, as herbs are dry
after it is used. Please advise correct amount immediately."
3/10/28 Dr. Thomas B. House's wire: "Typographical error.
Use gallon of water."
3/21/28 Letter from Mrs. [
2263] of Birmingham, Ala. to EC:
"Will you please have a copy of the prescription in my
reading of February 28th sent to me. You have 8 ounces of
water in the reading and you wrote Mrs. [
1100] it should
have been 1 gallon, that it was a typographical error, I
cannot see how! Was there supposed to be 8 ounces of
something else in that medicine? I do not like to take any
sort of medicine and when there is likely to be an error in
the prescription as in this case - I am doubtful of the
wisdom of taking any more until you are sure, what is this
medicine for my kidneys, liver, pancreas or for a tonic? Is
it for some other condition in my body. My physician here
never heard of some of the ingredients. Please inform me
about this."
3/26/28 Letter from EC to Mrs. [
2263]: "Replying to yours of
the 21st, I am sorry indeed to know that there has been any
mix-up or error in the preparation suggested for your use -
but errors, I suppose, are possible with the best of us. I
enclose the prescription as it should be compounded. We have
never yet found a prescription that was not possible to
obtain all the ingredients suggested in same; neither have we
found where they were properly prepared but what they were
beneficial. As I understand from the prescription, this is
for the liver, kidneys, and the pancreas, and acts somewhat
as a tonic. I'm sure that you, like many of us, do not
desire to take concoctions of any kind; yet the physical
condition of our bodies at times reaches the point where such
things are necessary. I feel very sure that you will be
benefited as hundreds of others have been by following the
suggestions given. My opinion is that the Greene Drug
Company of your city will be able to prepare this for you.
I know they have prepared many of the prescriptions as
suggested in the readings. I trust that you are constantly
on the improve."
5/09/55 Mrs. [
1100]'s report: "Mrs. [
2263] passed on about 5
years ago. She had been told by her doctors that she should
not carry anything weighing over a pound, they felt that
something was very much out of order with her heart, but
apparently did not consider it the run of the mill heart
condition. She was also told to be very careful about
exercising, etc. Her eyes bulged out some which I understood
was an indication of a heart condition. Mrs. [
2263] was very
'cagey' about her reading - never did offer to let me read
it."
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