Edgar Cayce Readings, 2991-1

Time and Place: 3:55 to 4:05 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Conn.

TEXT

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, [2991].
Conditions are not good.
As we find, there has been in some time back a lesion in the area about the upper or larger lacteal duct center. This, with the contractions it has produced between the sympathetic and cerebrospinal systems, has formed a break, or an adherence through a break, in the medulla oblongata - or the base of the brain.
This adherence there, with the spasmodic condition produced in the lacteal duct, has caused - does cause these contractions, - a form of hemorrhage that produces this GROWING of the disturbance in the area in the 1st and 2nd cervical center; but more in the connecting at that area of the spinal center, brain center, AND the sympathetic system there.
We find that diet will be among the principal conditions to be reckoned with, but taking a fusion of the Passion Flower, with the adjustments and a gentle massage to cause the body to ABSORB the lesion in the 1st and 2nd cervical, as well as to break up that one in the lacteal duct center and absorb it, MAY prevent the recurrent conditions of this nature.
It will require time and patience. There may be some recurrence. These conditions may alter, or come when there are the alterations; but have this correction made before puberty is complete, else we may have a continuation of these conditions.
Prepare a fusion of the Passion Flower in this manner:
Take at least a gallon of the flower, the fruit, the leaves - preferably, to be sure, the dried. Add this to two gallons of distilled water and boil. After putting it in the cold water, let it come to a boil - and boil for twenty minutes. Then strain off, adding to this six ounces of grain alcohol.
The dose of this would be a teaspoonful three times each day.
Have the osteopathic adjustments at least three times in the first four weeks, see; three times during the first four weeks.
Just the day before these adjustments are made, apply a Castor Oil Pack over the lacteal duct area. This, of course, will cover the gall duct and the liver area also. Let it remain for at least one hour - the day before the adjustments are made, before EACH osteopathic treatment, see?
At the same time also apply a Castor Oil Pack to the back of the neck; this, of course, a very small pack, but sufficient to cover the area from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cervical.
When the adjustments are made, there should not be a great deal of pressure; but massage here, gently, in the neck, downward, all the way. And make the corrections in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cervical, 1st, 2nd and 3rd dorsal, and throughout the lumbar area. Knead the abdominal areas, especially in that center. For it will be found that there will be a cold area over that lacteal duct center.
Do these, and then keep up the giving of the fusion of the Passion Flower.
Then at least once a week have the adjustments made, after that - for five to six weeks; then leave off a period of four to five weeks, and then another period of five to six weeks have one of the adjustments made each week, and so on.
KEEP AWAY FROM SWEETS OF ANY KIND! or from fats; that is, the fat of fowl or of beef, or of mutton.
NO HOG MEAT AT ALL!
Little of the vegetables that are of the leafy nature, though plenty of carrots, beets, radishes, turnips and the like.
Do include in these, or with these, the various forms or manners of cooking, so as not to become obnoxious to the body. Change these about, you see.
Better conditions may be expected, if the body responds and keeps away from the things warned of in the diet.
Ready for questions.
We are through for the present.
Two copies to Mother (one for Dr. Rathbun)
Copy to Ass'n file
(5/08/43 GD's note: See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Castor Oil Packs. The Passion Flower may be ordered by your local druggist from the wholesale crude drug house, S. B. Penick & Co., Asheville, N.C. It is sold by the pound - and the pharmaceutical name for it is PASSIFLORA.)

BACKGROUND

5/08/43 Questions submitted by Mrs. [2454] who was present:
(1) What causes the convulsions, and what may be done to correct the condition? (2) Why does the skin condition of face continue to be pimply? (3) What is the condition of kidneys?
3 yrs. ago had convulsions for the first time, then last fall - day before Thanksgiving had 8-10 convulsions; again the other day had one while riding his bicycle - went a block and a half without memory before falling. Except for this apparently normal and healthy, with exception of trouble with kidneys all his life [bedwetting], and a continual pimply face. Doctors say he might outgrow the condition.

REPORTS

5/12/43 Aunt [2602]'s letter:
"The reading for [2991] has not yet arrived - guess the postal service is suffering from war conditions. Of course Mrs. [2454] gave us the general idea of what came through, and I guess [2991]'s mother has a very serious problem. I wanted her to have a reading when [2991] had convulsions last fall, as I felt then that there was something serious, but I guess they weren't quite convinced then that there was some deep-seated cause, and hoped that it was, as the doctor told them, probably just due to the stage of life he was passing through. It certainly is a good thing that they didn't delay any longer."
5/23/43 Aunt, [2602]'s letter:
"It might interest you to know that Dr. Rathbun [Rathbun, Douglas J., D.O.] found the lesion in [2991]'s back that the reading mentioned. He's going to be convinced some day, I think, in spite of himself. He is cooperative, though, which is a great help, and religiously follows the treatments prescribed."
6/07/43 Mother's letter: "[2991] has shown such an improvement from the change of diet and few treatments he has had so far that I would like to have him have the medicine [passion flower fusion which she had difficulty in obtaining] as directed. I certainly thank you for giving him the time for a reading. It means such a lot when a person is sure they are treating an illness in the right way. Hoping you can give me some information on the medicine and again thanking you... P.S. Will you be able to reserve a check reading for [2991] about the middle of Oct. 1943?"
6/09/43 EC wrote her to have her druggist order the herb by the pound from S. B. Penick & Co. He made the ck. reading appointment.
8/11/43 Aunt, [2602]'s letter:
"My nephew, [2991], is coming along fine - he almost had another convulsion a few weeks ago - all indications pointed toward one for a couple days - but he managed to pull through without it, so we're all in hopes he won't have any more. Dr. Rathbun says the lesion in his back has softened up so much that he doesn't believe [2991] will have any more, that the pressure has been relieved sufficiently to prevent any more convulsions."
10/07/43 Letter from mother: "He has benefitted so much from his last Reading, and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your help. I only hope this work is not too wearing on you." Questions for Check Reading for [2991]: Would active participation in sports be advisable? Is there any suggestion as to treatment for the eyes, either as to changing glasses or any other treatment? Is his condition such as to bar him in the future from military service, etc., where physical examinations are required? Is the condition improved to such an extent that the danger of further convulsions is entirely eliminated? Is it necessary to continue the strict diet given in the first reading, or may it be modified and to what extent? Is there any medicine that could be used in place of the Passion Flower fusion, as this seems to sour quickly? If the Passion Flower fusion must be used, how can it be prepared so that it will not turn sour? How long and how often should the osteopathic treatments be continued? Are there any special instructions for the osteopath?
10/14/43 See 2991-2.