Edgar Cayce Readings, 2951-1

Time and Place: 3:45 to 4:00 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Texas.

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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; answering the questions, as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2951].
As we find, considering the activities that have been a part of the experience, and the general environs that are more and more a part of the whole, in the mental attitudes of body, conditions are very good.
However, there are those tendencies for some of the distributions of energies through the body to become static, or the stimuli for the activity of those centers along the cerebrospinal system to lack sufficient stimuli to keep the bursa and the activity of the emunctory forces in organs at a proper balance.
These as we find do not need so much a chemical reaction, but from the very nature of the disturbance the stimuli that will set in motion those impulses through the body; thus bringing a better activity and more pep, not so much languidness, not so much heaviness in the heart's activity, nor too much of a drain upon the system for the incoordinations as produced in this lack of stimuli in the circulation between liver and kidneys, or that as would aid in establishing a better coordination in the heart, lungs, liver and kidney circulation. Thus there may be in this manner the better eliminations and the eradication of those toxic forces that become disturbing to the system.
The blood supply shows a slowing of circulation, while the pulsations at times quickens - or becomes irregular.
The eliminations become tending to static, the circulation in kidneys becoming overactive and loaded with poisons not eradicated from or through the system properly.
These, then, as we find, would be the better administrations:
First, we would begin with the thorough hydrotherapy treatments at least one to twice a week, or twice a week until four or five treatments are taken, and then once a week for some five to six weeks afterwards. These should include a mild cabinet sweat, not too high a temperature raised but rather a part of same being from the fume sweats - and in the fumes, for this body, put half an ounce of witchhazel in the pint of water that would be boiling under the body - in the cabinet - so that the fumes of same may settle over the body, - as in a croup cup or the like, but the fumes settling over the body, in a warm light cabinet.
This should be followed by a thorough massage, or a Swedish massage; preferably with Peanut Oil, alone; but this followed, of course, with an alcohol rub to close the pores.
The body would remain in the cabinet as long as desired, or sufficient to get good reaction, while the pint of water would be boiling, you see. A pint of water won't boil but just so long. But let the body be observed during that period, so as not to get overheated or overexhausted.
During the first period, a colonic irrigation would also be beneficial.
After at least five of the general hydrotherapy treatments have been given, - begin the use of the Radio-Active Appliance for an hour each day, at whatever time the body is tired. At least during the first week use this an hour each day, and after that at intervals when the body is most tired, - in the afternoon or evening, when the body feels tired or restless. But recline when such is taken. If the body goes to sleep, all the better.
Keep the anodes very clean, or polished, before and after being attached.
When the Appliance is begun, begin also to give the Purity Cross Vitamin combinations; about three times each week, preferably just before retiring of evening.
Do these, and as we find we will make for betterment of the declining conditions that exist with this body, [2951].
Ready for questions.
(Q) What about the diet?
(A) Never, of course, heavy meats. Fish, fowl or lamb are preferable. Cereals, leafy vegetables; not too much of starches should be taken by the body.
We are through for the present.
Two copies to daughter, Air Mail
Copy to Ass'n file
(See directions [which were enclosed] for Radio-Active Appliance. If you have one that needs any new attachments, etc., communicate with Mr. A. M. Godfrey, 2709 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, Va.
Let us have the name of the physiotherapist who gives you these treatments.
Purity Cross Vitamins - in case not obtainable from your local druggist as yet - may be ordered from The Psyllium Co., Towson, Md. Only one capsule a day is recommended. The Rdg. says three times a week in your case. $2.95 for 120 capsules.)

BACKGROUND

3/24/43 Letter from daughter, Mrs. [1100]: "My Dad hasn't been well, as I think I wrote you. He said he would like a Physical Reading if I would arrange for it. So am enclosing check...etc. I will be there about two weeks, so I can help in any suggested treatments."
3/30/43 "My Dad is feeling fairly well now, but is worried over his condition just the same."

REPORTS

4/14/43 Dr. DePalma's ltr. to EC:
DR. N. DEPALMA, D.C., N.D. 1314 WAUGH DRIVE - PHONE K. 3-5087 HOUSTON, TEXAS
Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I have a case, patient Mr. [2951] of ... which you gave Psychic Reading on April 3rd - 1943, through his daughter Mrs. [1100]; and I have treated already twice, already according to your instruction; the first treatment consisted of a steambath, with witchhazel, and a Scientific Swedish Massage with Peanut Oil as you suggested, also finishing with Alcohol Rub. The second treatment beside the sweat bath and massage, I also gave him Colonic Irrigation, and he responds very well. Really he needs more colonics as he is constipated, and he eats mostly starchy food, he should really follow your diet, but anyhow he feels much better now, and he will be back again tomorrow for some more sweat and massage which I will follow thoroughly according to your instructions.
I find your diagnosis and suggestion very correct and I am interested in your work. I will appreciate it very much if you would, kindly refer some more of your clients that are sick with some ailments, to me, as I am very experienced and conscientious Physiotherapist, and strong in believing Naturopathy. I get very good results with every case that come to me, as I work patiently hard, but the difficulty is with me that I do not get enough patients, I don't know why; I am only 3 years in Houston and I am struggling along to make my expenses meet, I wish you could help me in some way, and I will do likewise to you.
Hoping to hear from you at your earliest convenience, I remain,
Yours very truly, [signed] Dr. N. DePalma, D.C., N.D.
[Business card enclosed with letter]
SPINAL ADJUSTMENT - FOOT ADJUSTMENT SCIENTIFIC SWEDISH MASSAGE INFRA-RED SITZ BATH COLONIC IRRIGATION INFRA-RED LAMP - LADY ATTENDANT -
GETS RESULTS IN ACUTE - CHRONIC - NERVOUS DISEASES
4/19/43 EC's ltr. to Dr. DePalma:
Dear Dr. DePalma;-
Thank you for yours of the 14th. Thank you for taking care of Mr. [2951]. Yes, am sure he will need several more than one Colonic, will need them until there is no mucous in the stool.
Will be very glad to cooperate with you, Dr., so long as the information sends patients to you.
Hope you will get a copy of - There Is A River - by Sugrue; pub. Henry Holt and Co., and read it. Think you will get an idea of what this work is all about, then write me again.
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
11/07/57 Oral report by daughter, Mrs. [1100]:
My father died just two days after my brother, [1745]; of old age, I guess. We have just gotten back from the funeral - it happened about ten days ago.