Edgar Cayce Readings, 2693-1

Time and Place: 10:50 to 11:15 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Tenn.

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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 here, [2693].
Now as we find, while there is in the present somewhat of a complication of disturbances, with the correction of the basic causes much of this should be entirely eliminated from the body.
We find that these have to do with the nervous system as it is at present influenced by pressures of a definite nature existing in the cerebrospinal system, as related to the activity of the sympathetic system with organs of the body.
These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [2693] we are speaking of:
In the blood supply we find indications of pressures existing in the cerebrospinal system, thus deflecting the energies and activities with organs, especially in the present as related to that activity in the lower portion of the stomach, or through the pylorus end and throughout the duodenum. Also the upsetting of the assimilating and digestive system has much to do with the nature or character of the conditions in the blood stream.
Thus, through these pressures, there is caused a change in the activity of the gastric flow; producing excesses of gas. Some foods are not assimilated, others do not have sufficient of the hydrochloric reaction, and at others periods there is the lack of sufficient in the upper portion for the continuation of the alkalinity necessary when passing through the jejunum.
This produces some complications, causing a thinning - or the lack of vitality, the lack of energies. Thus there is not sufficient supply of those vitamins or vital energies to supply the needs of the body.
Hence the periods even of melancholia, the headaches, the effect to throat and at times even the soft tissue of the nasal passages; and all of these become reflected in the general nervous system.
In the nerve forces of the body we find the sources, as well as the results; or the effect as well as affectations in disturbing influences.
We find that pressures exist in areas specifically where the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic nervous systems join energies, as it were, in impulse for activities to portions of the assimilating system.
These are the results of outside pressures, that have been partially removed; yet there has gradually grown, through the overanxieties of the body, forms of lesions which exist in the areas of the upper dorsal, from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd even to the 6th dorsal.
With this contraction and the deflection has come the activities to the gastric flow, and thus the nervous digestion.
There are also those pressures that must be taken into consideration through the cervical area, and in the lumbar and coccyx areas. These are reflex in the main, but must be taken into consideration when the corrections are made.
As to the effects produced upon the organs themselves of the body, - while the brain reflexes are very good, the pressures through the cervical, and from those reflexes at times from the pressures produced by the excess of gastric conditions - or the gases not only through the upper portion of body (that is, the duodenum and pylorus) but also in the portions of the alimentary canal and throughout the colon - area indicated oft in the overheating, or the tendency for a drying condition through portions of the colon, which is oft indicated in the caecum and ascending area of the colon. Thus, these must be considered as applications are made for improvements.
As to the activities indicated through the nerve tensions upon the soft tissue, or the lymph AND emunctory circulation as supplied through the greater activity of the sympathetic and vegetative nervous system, - these cause the conditions that are reflected in the headaches, the stomach conditions, the effects in the throat and nasal passages, and at times the "all over" feeling as of great depression. However, the organs themselves, save sympathetically, are very good through bronchi, throat, lungs and larynx.
Heart's activity at times becomes irregular, because of pressures that have been made upon the balance and the 1st and 2nd cervical to the impulses in the reflexes in brain AND the auditory system, as well as ALL of the sensory forces.
Thus those periods of depressions, when there is dizziness, and when there is the feeling as if the body would whirl or turn within itself. These are reflex from those pressures that have been indicated, and the form of lesions in the upper dorsal and the deflections in sacral and lumbar, as well as the coccyx end of nerve forces.
The activity in stomach itself is more sympathetic than organic, as is the rest of the activity; though naturally the liver and the kidneys at times become involved in the disturbances.
As we find, we would begin with these:
Begin first with osteopathic adjustments, with special reference to the upper dorsal area. We would RELAX the dorsal area with WET HEAT before attempting to make corrections. This may be done by wringing towels out of very hot water and applying for a few minutes before these adjustments are attempted. Do this in the office of the one making the correction, and not a long time before the adjustments are made. We would recommend one such as Shackleford.
Take at least ten or twelve such adjustments in the first series.
After the third or fourth adjustment, have a colonic irrigation - PROFESSIONALLY GIVEN - to clarify or purify the colon and alimentary canal.
After the first series of the adjustments, rest from them some ten days or two weeks; then have at least six to eight more such adjustments.
Do, at least every three weeks, in the beginning of the treatments, have the colonic irrigation.
Begin almost immediately - from the very first, you see - taking small doses, three to five drops in water twice or three times a day, of Glyco-Thymoline OR Lavoris; to act as an intestinal antiseptic. Keep this up for four to five days, leave off a day and then take again.
After the meals take half a teaspoonful of Milk of Bismuth and two to five drops or Elixir of Lactated Pepsin stirred together in half a glass of water.
In the diets, - not too much of heavy or very rich foods, but this as an indication; not that this would be all, but merely as an outline:
Mornings - either a whole grain cereal, well cooked, with Milk or cream, OR citrus fruits. However, DO NOT take the citrus fruits AND the cereals at the same meal; rather alternate these from day to day. Rice cakes, corn cakes or the like, with syrup or honey occasionally, are well to be taken.
Noons - especially some raw vegetable; as lettuce, celery, carrots or the like, with preferably vegetable soup or the like.
Evenings - not too heavy, but fish, fowl or lamb - these NEVER fried - and well-cooked vegetables.
Do these and we will bring bettered conditions for the body.
Then, the mental attitude:
Make that activity in self, mentally, toward applying those principles or tenets of creative living that are a part of the daily environs. Make these practical; not merely as passive experiences or as good theories, - that is, be not only good, but be good FOR something; not as some great deed or undertaking, but it is day by day, little by little, line upon line, precept upon precept; just being kind, just being a little more patient with self, with others - not a passive thing, but an active CHRISTIAN living.
Ready for questions.
We are through for the present.
Two copies to Self (one for Dr. Irvin)
Copy to Ass'n file
(See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for Dr. J. R. Shackleford, Jackson Bldg., Nashville, Tenn.)

BACKGROUND

1/18/42 Miss [2693]'s letter to EC:
..., Tennessee
Mr. Edgar Cayce Arctic Circle Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
A friend of mine, Dr. C. W. Irvin, Norfolk, has insisted that I write you relative to my problem, and ask if you could give me a reading. If so, what is your fee?
I have had trouble for several years with the formation of gas on my stomach causing irritation of the heart and extreme nervousness. This trouble started after I had an auto accident in December, 1936. I was not seriously injured in the accident but, soon after the accident, I had several "falling out" fits, similar to epileptic fits, only I never lost consciousness - I felt as if I were dying and my heart palpitated and numbness, and so on. The physicians all said it was a reaction to the accident. This didn't make sense to me; so I went to a chiropractor friend who discovered a pressure on spinal cord. After first adjustment, I never had any more "fits." However, I have had nervous weakness, palpitation, but these all seemed to have been caused by the gas.
I have been x-rayed, examined, and tested from head to foot, but all doctors have proclaimed no organic trouble, and attribute the gas to nervousness. A psychiatrist at the Vanderbuilt Hospital Clinic (which I went through) said that I was, in my subconscious mind, worrying about something; that there was a suppression or frustration somewhere - but WHAT it is I don't know. The only thing I can possibly think of is the frustration of having to work when there is a deep desire for love and a home. However, I am practical-minded enough to know how to adjust my life and find interests to compensate in a way for these.
This condition has practically wrecked my health. I can't eat nor sleep. I have had to take two or three leaves of absences from my work. I am now having a rocky time of it, and am seriously considering resigning from my work. I have lost weight until I now weigh around 100 or 104 net. I'm 39 years old, and have lived a normal life. I don't smoke or drink - I work for a religious institution, and the work has always been most pleasant. I have a happy, jolly, friendly disposition.
In 1938, I got so run down and nervous the doctor put me to bed for several months. I immediately began to gain and got up to 132. I kept the weight for over a year or more but last spring I began to have the gas again (I had a little all the time while resting, but not enough to keep me from eating) and to lose sleep. Naturally, working and not getting proper rest and food made me more nervous.
When I am nervous, or have these nervous spells (which seem to be a sinking sensation, followed by nervous rigors, weakness, palpitation, and varying sensations) I'm afraid I'm dying. I'm not afraid of death - or rather beyond death. I know I shall be all right, for I long ago settled that question, but I dread the stage of dying, the conscious part of it. This, as the psychiatrist said, isn't natural, and is caused by the something that is making me nervous.
I would be most grateful if you could in your reading find the cause of my trouble - and if it is caused from nervousness - WHAT is causing the nervousness?
May I hear from you at once? And if you desire further information, I shall be glad to give it if I can.
Gratefully yours Miss [2693] ..., Tenn.
P.S. I've never heard of your type of work, and am most interested in it. Do you have any free literature?
1/19/42 Dr. C. W. Irvin's letter to EC:
Dr. C. W. Irvin 507 Bankers Trust Building Norfolk, Va.
Mr. Edgar Cayce, Arctic Circle, Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce;-
I have advised Miss [2693] to communicate with you regarding her condition. She will write you in the very near future no doubt, and I wish you would advise her to come to you for a reading, for I believe you would be able to help her; please advise her to remain for several days if she comes, as I am sure a great part of her trouble is due to the fact that she has worked too hard, and too long at one job, and a change, combined with a little rest would be a wonderful thing for her.
Will you let me know if she communicates with you? Most sincerely yours,
[signed] Dr. C. W. Irvin I/I
1/20/42 EC's letter to Dr. Irvin:
Dear Dr. Irvin;-
Thank you for yours of the 19th - will be glad to let you know should we hear from Miss [2693]. Appreciated your cooperation and trust we may be the means of being of some service.
Thanking you
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce

REPORTS

3/23/42 Miss [2693]'s letter to EC:
Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I meant to have written you soon after receiving my reading, but kept putting it off. I also meant to have seen your sister and talked with her but it seems I could never find the time to get around to see her; but I am going to do so yet. I took the reading to Doctor Shackleford and he was much impressed. He is now giving me treatments according to your suggestions; and I also am following them with reference to medicine and diet. I am feeling some better, and Doctor Shackleford assures me that my back is much improved. I am most grateful to you for this help.
I have misplaced the booklet you sent me, but I believe in it you state that because of my membership in the Association, you will give a reading at a reduced rate to any member of my family. Is that correct?... [She requested 2726-1 for her sister.]
Thanking you again for your help, I am
Sincerely yours [2693]
5/07/70 She requested a copy of her reading, saying:
"Mr. Cayce suggested in it a certain medicine, which I was unable to get at that time. His diagnosis made more sense than any doctor's, and I would like to see just how he expressed the physical problem which still bothers me at times. In moving soon thereafter I lost the reading."