Edgar Cayce Readings, 2602-2

Time and Place: 4:15 to 4:25 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Conn.

TEXT

GC: 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; this we have had before.
As we find, conditions are much improved. However, there are tendencies at times for the return of headaches, and even at times weariness and a bit of nausea. These come at times when the body overtires itself, or when there is an upsetting from any mental disturbance, or even from an inactivity or overactivity through the digestive system.
It would be well in the present, we find, to take a short period of applications as have been suggested, but these a little farther apart. The assisting in the corrections of same in the present will make a greater pick-up for the body than there has been heretofore.
Occasionally, outside of the osteopathic adjustments, we would have a good, thorough hydrotherapy treatment. This would include a very light sweat, - either the dry or fume type, or the sitz bath. Sitz baths will be well for the body, if these are taken, of course, at the correct period for the body; not just before nor just after the menstrual flow, to be sure. With the hydrotherapy we would have the regular massage, - with the cleansing of the colon occasionally, - once in six weeks, or once in ten weeks.
These will be helpful and will aid in bringing better conditions.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Would it be beneficial to take some medicine to build up my blood?
(A) The vitamins; but be careful as to which ones and how these are taken. The B-Complex One a Day tablets would be helpful. Do not begin these, though, until there has been at least one good, thorough relaxing massage AND one hydrotherapy treatment, including a colonic irrigation.
(Q) Should I be fitted to eyeglasses?
(A) Should be fitted to eyeglasses.
(Q) What can I do to eliminate the eczema behind my ear which has persisted for so many years?
(A) The cleansing of the system, especially with the colonics, will aid in correcting the causes that produce same. The application of Ray's Ointment that is prepared for such will eliminate the local causes.
(Q) Is my condition such now that I could have another child, or would that be inadvisable?
(A) This would not be advisable for at least another year.
(Q) Should I resume osteopathic treatments?
(A) Resume these, as indicated, but make them a little bit farther apart. Instead of twice a week, take them once a week now.
(Q) Are there any exercises which would be beneficial?
(A) The exercises are sufficient, provided the hydrotherapy treatments with the massage are taken. For the body is not lazy, and it is active!
(Q) How can I best overcome the run-down feeling, or lack of energy?
(A) By taking the vitamins, with keeping the irrigations for the colon but don't have these too often for this body. It may be necessary to have two in the first four weeks, but after that put them at least four to six to ten weeks apart, see?
(Q) Why are the headaches at the time of my monthly period?
(A) These are part of the clogging that is a part of the general eliminating system. As indicated, - see, - there are channels or outlets for the eliminating of poisons; that is, used energies, where there is the effect of the activity of the circulation upon foreign forces taken in breath, taken in the dust, taken in particles of food or those activities that come from such as these, - from odors or the like. These all, by the segregating of same in the system, produce forces necessary to be eliminated. We eliminate principally through the activity of the lungs, of course, and the perspiratory system, the alimentary canal, and the kidneys. Then, as in the case of women - as here - we find that such periods of the menstrual flow cause congestion in certain areas until the flow is begun, or until there is the beginning of the let-up of same. This, then, of course, clogs some portions of the system. The headaches are the signs or warnings that eliminations are not being properly cared for. Most of this, in this body, comes from the alimentary canal, and from those conditions that exist in portions of the colon itself - as to produce a pressure upon those centers affected from such periods. Hence the suggestion for the osteopathic corrections, which aid but which do not eliminate all of those conditions which are as accumulations through portions of the colon. Consequently, the colonic irrigations are necessary occasionally, as well as the general hydrotherapy and massage.
Do these things, as we have indicated.
Keep the mental attitude of a useful, purposeful, directed life; keeping the Creative Forces as the ideals and principles, - or in that direction of using the abilities to be helpful to others.
Thus we will find bettered conditions, and the manner of better preparation for the body being a channel for another soul's entrance into this material experience.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file
(6/21/42 GD's notes: See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for Osteopath, who should refer you to a Physiotherapist or to a Swedish Masseuse who would give the sweat or fume baths and the colonic irrigations, etc.
See directions [which were enclosed] for various types of sitz baths, just to give you an idea of the type required for you.
Ray's Ointment for Eczema is distributed by Ray Chemical Co., Atten. T. A. Wirsing, 1001-3rd St., Roanoke, Va. It sells for 75 cent a jar.
The Fume Baths should be on the order of those given by Dr. Marion Dick, 504l Spruce St., Philadelphia, Penna., under the auspices of the Physical Therapy Section of the American Osteopathic Association. If your osteopath, Dr. Rathbun, does not know of this type of treatment get him to write Dr. Dick for circulars, etc. Or, you yourself could write her. She has had experience with following the Readings.)

BACKGROUND

See 2602-1.

REPORTS

7/24/42 Letter thanking EC for son [2780]'s Physical Rdg.: "...I am taking my own treatments, but ran into a snag on the hydro-therapy treatments and colonics as there is nobody anywhere near here who gives them. However I have finally gotten in touch with Dr. H. J. Reilly, N.Y., whom you are well acquainted with, I believe, and have arranged to go down there for treatments. Rather a strain on the budget, of course, but after going this far and getting the results I have, I feel it would be foolish now not to carry it out completely. You may be interested to know that he very kindly offered in the event I was unable to meet the cost of these treatments, that he would make the charge whatever you would suggest, which I feel was extremely nice of him. However, I shan't impose on his kindness in that respect..."
11/12/42 Letter: "...I have improved slowly but steadily and unless I take on a little too much work find that I have very little to complain about..."
7/22/43 Letter: "...I don't know if I've picked up some rheumatic condition or not, but my legs have been driving me crazy, even keeping me awake nights most of the time - that on top of all the work that keeps me on my feet so much, is just about too much. However I am going to wait until Dr. R. A. T. returns, which will be the first of next week and see what he thinks... If he thinks it is rheumatic condition I shall certainly want a check reading..."
8/11/43 Letter: "My own trouble seems to have let up." [She requested a Physical Rdg., for Mrs. [3373]. She had also secured readings for [2883] and [2991].]
12/02/43 She requested life readings for herself and son, [2780], and reported on Physical Rdg., for her husband, [3902].
12/11/43 See 2602-3, her Life Reading.
5/01/45 Letter: "...As you no doubt know by now, we have been made very happy by the arrival of a baby son on March 10th, '45, [...] and naturally both immediately preceding and ever since I have been rather hard pressed for time...for I still tire easily though I feel fine. The baby is fine, gaining wonderfully - he weighed 6 lb. 10 oz. at birth and is now 10-1/2 lbs. at 7 weeks. My only regret is that I can't secure a life reading for him. I can't express my deep regret over the passing of both Mr. and Mrs. Cayce..."
6/05/51 Reply to Questionnaire:
Were you able to follow the advice given in your Physical reading? If so, just what results were obtained? Your cooperation in this matter will enable others suffering from ailments similar to yours to benefit from the experiences you have had, through our research making the results available. Please fill out and return at your earliest convenience the questionnaire below.
Chief Complaint Headaches; Trench Mouth, Miscarriage, Conception.
Date of Onset Had headaches most of my life, but most seriously beginning about 1937, then they were constant.
Duration 5 years.
Intensity Very severe.
Reoccurrence Occasionally slight headaches occurred, due to laxness in following diet, or the need of an occasional osteopathic treatment.
Physicians' Diagnosis and Treatment:
All kinds: Anywhere from change of life (at 35) to low blood pressure. Everybody had a different theory, all wrong.
Readings Recommendations: First Physical Rdg.; Fletcher's Castoria, small doses. Castor Oil Packs over liver and gall duct area. After thorough cleansing of system - osteopathic adjustments - twice a week, at least 15 treatments in all. Diet warnings. Atomidine douche, using Fountain Syringe; 1 teaspoonful Atomidine in qt. and half of water, followed by Glyco-Thymoline douche, tablespoonful to 1 1/2 qt. water. Not to be taken during menstrual periods.
Second Physical Rdg.; Repeat suggestions in First Physical Rdg., but little farther apart. Hydrotherapy treatment, also.
Duration of Treatment: No. of years (2) Months ()
Results of Treatment: Cure (x) Relief () Failure ()
At the end of 1 year Much improved 2 years Better 3 years Continued improvement
Date June 5, 1951 Signed [2602] (Patient, parent or guardian)
Note: Please give name and address of any physicians who helped you carry out your reading. Dr. Douglas J. Rathbun, 309 State St., New London, Conn. (Osteopath)
(Use reverse side, or additional sheet, if required.) Q. Please give technical name of ailment. (This is needed for indexing and compilation of similar cases.) A. Just headaches from cause unknown to doctors.
We have excellent reports on your physical readings through your letter of 11/12/42; Please do bring your reports up-to-date for us indicating whether or not you repeated your treatments from time to time and with what results. Do give all items that you feel have a bearing on the readings.
"Dear Mae: I have been in very good health. Find I get an occasional treatment from nervousness or faulty diet, or if I neglect to go to the osteopath at least once in six months for a treatment to the vertebrae in my neck, which was the cause of the headaches in the first place.
"As you know, I was able to carry a baby and had a fine boy six years ago in March, with no difficulty at all.
"I feel that the readings were responsible for a complete cure in my case - as long as I have the sense to watch my diet and have an occasional treatment. I work too hard, but then I always did that, and probably always will."
Signed [2602]