Edgar Cayce Readings, 2956-1

Time and Place: 3:35 to 3:50 P. M. Eastern War Time. Washington, D.C.

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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, [2956].
As we find, much might be given respecting disturbing conditions. For, these are not good.
There has been existing for a long period both pathological and psychological disturbances. But the abilities of the body, and the care and environs (though it isn't in these environs in the present) have been that which has kept the body in as good conditions as it is in the present.
The general weaknesses, the inability of creating better blood supply, keep many of the organs in rather an overactive state; and yet in some respects this has been better for the body.
As we find, those tendencies for accumulations at times, or at varied times it comes and goes, of the lymph pockets or lymph accumulations, draw upon the vitality. On the other hand, the continued raising, or causing of the circulation to be rather above the normal, has kept many of these natures of disturbances in the lymph from producing too great a distress to the body.
If the body would put itself under the care of Dr. Marion Dick in Philadelphia for some six weeks - and if the treatments were given with the gentle, not hard corrections, as may be made by the osteopathic stimulation to the centers along the spine; an sufficient of the colonics given, gently, not attempting to reduce this plethora or to correct the tendencies for a prolapsus in a portion of the colon - we might rid the body of the necessity of taking those stimulants and those sedatives that are at times a part of the needs of the body. For, these are overworking the central circulation.
We may aid the body-building (with the cleansing of the body, and to give greater strength) by the use of the Infra-Red Ray. This should be given from thirty minutes to seventy-five to eight minutes each day, almost during the whole period of these treatments - save when there is a great deal of weariness, or when there are the sudden changes in the circulation.
And in giving the colonics, be careful about the heart's activity; and do use the soda and salt in the water to be injected, in the proportions of a tablespoonful of the salt and a heaping teaspoonful of soda to the gallon and a half of water used. And use the water body temperature. Also use the Glyco-Thymoline, or that of such natures, in the rinse water.
Don't have the colonics too close together, but do rid the system of the mucous; and use this as a means of doing so, by giving a gentle massage of the abdomen during the time, to dilate or exercise portions of the prolapsus in the ascending colon.
In the matter of the diet, - have beef juice, liver and liver extract, and the whole grain cereals as purifiers and in blood building; as carrots, beets especially and beet tops. These should be portions of the diet often. Change these as to their preparation, so as not to weary the body with the same diet, or change in the manner in which they would be prepared, and with other vegetables.
Keep in the sunshine as often as practical.
And these as we find would bring better conditions for this body.
The activities of the Infra-Red are to stimulate the circulation to those structural parts of the body, to loosen - as it were - or to force a better form of circulation in not only the covering of the exterior but interior portions of the bones, - as in the ribs, as in the hips and thigh, as in the shoulder and shoulder blades. Hence during those periods even when the light is being given, it would be well for this to be gently massaged.
And when the colonics and the fume Baths are given, do use - following the Fume Baths with Witchhazel Fumes - the massage with Peanut Oil; for this absorbed by the body will be a stimuli to the muscular and tendon forces at the ends and in the joints of the bones that so oft cause an aching for the body.
Do that.
Ready for questions.
We are through for the present.
Two copies to Daughter (one for Dr. Marion Dick, 5041 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Penna.)
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

3/08/43 Letter from [2956]'s daughter: "...I have only just learned of your great and inspired work for suffering humanity and hearing about it seems an answer to our prayers for Mother who suffers great pain and is, I am convinced, very ill from some growing disease within her body.
"She is the bravest woman I know and, as all good mothers are, is the very pivot around which her whole family revolves, as well as the guiding spirit for many another. She has faced many troubles and operations as well as illnesses with serene courage, and I want, more than anything else except perhaps peace for the whole troubled world, to help her stay well and strong to enjoy her grandchildren (which she has always longed to see ever since I can remember!)
"If you can give her one of your readings I would be so grateful and so careful to follow the advice you give, if only there may be that advice!..."
3/19/43 Letter from [2956]'s daughter: "...I know that you have many, many such requests and I ask that this reading be as soon as possible. I am terribly afraid there is not a great deal of time left for her and I know you can help..."
3/29/43 Letter from [2956]'s daughter: "...Thank you so much for your kind and helpful note... Mother has not been away for more than a year but is very anxious to go with my sister to visit a girl whom mother dearly loves... This girl lives in ..., D.C. and that is where mother will be barring any unforeseen emergency... Mother has had to stay in bed so much this whole winter that we all wanted her to have this little outing... You spoke of any questions to be asked and I would like to know especially about restrictions of diet and of daily activities, although it may be that those items will be covered in the reading, as all the ones I have read that you have given seem very complete. Her doctor in Milton has been especially concerned about her heart, which has been never too strong, and she has been, and is still taking digitalis for the heart condition. He cannot tell why she has these dreadful attacks of pain (she had a brief one on Sunday last) and he feels it is more than just the gall bladder trouble he had told her about. She had a kidney stone removed after a painful session with that several years ago, and she has had two breast operations also.
"She had suffered so much and so courageously so many times in her life and never complains or asks anything for herself. I would gladly give all I earn to give her a well and happy summer in the garden she loves so well..."

REPORTS

4/24/43 Letter from [2956]'s daughter: "...You were so good to write me after the reading... We came last Sunday to ..., Pa. and to Dr. Dick as the reading suggested and are staying for the suggested time. Dr. Dick is a very grand person and has already given both mother and me much confidence and hope. I will report to you again before the six weeks are up and I would be very grateful if sometime following the six weeks you could give a check reading on mother's progress so we may follow up any gains..."
4/28/43 EC's reply: "Do hope that your mother responds nicely to the treatments. We will get a check reading in a few weeks. Hope you are pleased with Dr. Dick. I have never met her but am told she is a very fine person..."
5/15/43 Letter from Dr. Dick: "...She made remarkable improvement the first two weeks, gained 5-3/4 lbs...she had lost 60 lbs. during the last year. But on May 9th she had one of her severe attacks of pain in the abdomen. She had been getting them every Sunday since last November, but the treatments, or something, kept her free so that she was happy without any attacks for almost four weeks. Since 1928 she has had three major operations for carcinoma of the breast and pelvis, and heavy doses of radium and X-ray. She has also passed kidney stones and an X-ray two years ago showed gall bladder stones. Her pains are terrific when she gets them. She is at Mrs. Elizabeth Foehle's Nursing Home..."
"1. What causes the attacks? Are gallstones the only cause, or is there a growth anywhere in stomach or intestines? 2. Can they be averted by diet? 3. What should be avoided in the diet, other than fats? 4. Should butter and milk be excluded, as well as spices and highly seasoned foods? 5. Are there more gallstones, or did they pass with last weeks' violent attacks? 6. How is the liver? 7. What causes so much gas, and the stomach to swell and hard lumps appear, especially one place directly above the navel? 8. In what condition is the heart? Is it the heart which causes short-breathing spells and a very rattlely condition in the throat at times, especially during an attack?..."
5/15/43 Note from Dr. Dick: "...Mrs. [2956] herself wrote the above questions. In replying could you answer privately to me: 9. Is her time on this earth drawing to a close? 10. Should she continue with the digitalis? (I took her off of it.) 11. Will it be wise for her to leave for home on May 28, 1943? 12. Will the treatments give permanent relief from the pain or be a palliatives only? 13. What should she do when she returns home? 14. What will give her the best relief for her heart attacks and for her abdominal pain?..."
5/18/43 See 2956-2.