Edgar Cayce Readings, 3127-1

Time and Place: 11:00 to 11:15 A. M. Eastern War Time. L.I., N.Y.

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. As we find the disturbance here - there have been such expansions in the bronchi and trachea as to cause, from any excitement, a spasmodic or asthmatic reaction to the breathing or to the activity of the arteries that carry the blood into the lung area.
These have been gradually builded we find by a subluxation or more here in the form of a hindrance in the connections where are the nerve forces in the upper dorsal and at the fourth cervical. This causes an over-supply of nerve energy to this particular area. Thus, a plethoric condition is caused in the tissue there so that the valve forces here in the trachea, in the breathing, may become overexcited by the variation in their size or area.
First, we give that there be that the reducing of these conditions osteopathically or by one who understands the anatomical structure of reducing condition in the areas, that is, first, second and third dorsal, third and fourth cervical, as well as coordinating the rest. This would relieve these pressures. But will only be temporary until there has been at least sufficient series of these treatments taken to aid in the body-structural forces.
This will also materially aid in purifying the glandular forces of the body: Take internally one drop of Atomidine twice each day in half a glass of water. First before the morning meal, second, when ready to retire. This activity, as related to the thyroids as well as the whole glandular system will aid the osteopathic corrections in being more effective.
The spasmodic conditions will be aided by the Atomidine as well as the general conditions of the body by these corrections, as also those variations occurring with heart, the lungs, the liver, and the kidneys. These are all involved sympathetically, of course. The use of sedatives would eventually increase the size of heart and then we would have a liver and a kidney disturbance - dependent upon which direction the variation in the circulation is turned.
Keep away from sweets.
Keep out of drafts, and if the altitude was changed, it would be better for the body.
But do these things if we would make for better conditions.
Ready for questions.
(Q) How long should the Atomidine be continued.
(A) Continued regularly until there is some improvement or until the corrections are entirely made. X-Ray these areas if desired and if done properly, it would indicate that there are burrs, as it were, on the segments or the cushions between the segments in the second and third dorsal and in the fourth cervical - or between the fourth and the third.
(Q) Where should it be advisable to go in order to change the climate?
(A) California.
(Q) Would you advise having the treatments before I go or afterward?
(A) May do either. There would be much betterment, of course, in the present environment if all the treatments were given.
(Q) What connection is there between either or both my hay fever and sinuses, with my asthma; what can be done to correct these?
(A) Well, all of these are associations with the lymph circulation, and with this engorgement these naturally cause - from the sinus - a general disturbance; as also does the hay fever.
Using an inhalant will also be helpful for the body, prepared in this manner:
To 4 ounces of grain alcohol add, in the order named:
Put the solution in an 8 ounce large-mouth bottle or prepared so that two vents may be made through the cork with glass tubes inserted with corks. Several times during the day and especially during the spasmodic condition of the asthmatic reactions, shake the solution, remove the corks and inhale into the throat and nostrils.
(Q) What effect has the illness or the medications had upon the present condition of the teeth and what can be done to counteract further decay?
(A) These have broken down the calcium in the system. If calcium is added to the system in the form of Calcios, it would be beneficial, also aid the correcting of the general deterioration. But we must stop these other things being taken.
The Calcios would be spread on a whole wheat cracker and eaten at the noon meal.
Do these if we would make the conditions better for this body.
We are through with this reading.
Two copies to Self (one for osteopath - Let us know the one whom you choose. If taking treatments in New York, we would refer you to Dr. George N. Coulter, 18 East 41st St., N.Y.C.)
Copy to Ass'n file
Two Miss Goodall for indexing [See her brief - 3127-1, Par. B2.]
Copy for indexing
(Calcios is manufactured by The Colloidal Health Products Corp., Attention A. A. Nichoson. Greenvale, Long Island, N.Y. Syrupy paste containing free calcium easily assimilated, $2.50 a jar.
Atomidine is manufactured by the Atomidine Company, Attention Harold S. Bisey, 1326 St. John's Place, Brooklyn, N.Y. It sells for $1.00 a bottle.
See drawing [which was enclosed] to illustrate type bottle to be used for inhalant.)

BACKGROUND

6/12/43 Miss [3127]'s ltr. to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce,
It will be most satisfactory to me to have my Reading on July 12 from 10:30 to 11:30 E.W.T. Thank you so very much for your consideration. I will be at my home that morning - at ..., Long Island, New York.
I am enclosing a brief history of my asthmatic case and also of three allied conditions - hay fever and sinus - both of long duration established in childhood, and teeth decay developed since the onset of asthma. It is felt that either or both the hay fever and sinus have an important bearing on the asthmatic condition.
I trust that the enclosed questions are not out of order. Their answers will prove of great aid, I am certain.
With hopeful expectations and a deep appreciation for having been presented with your wonderful Work, I am
Sincerely, [3127]
ASTHMATIC HISTORY
History of Hay Fever. Now in its 15th year - commenced when I was 12 years old. After 8 years duration it became greatly minimized. Disappeared almost completely with onset of asthma, and remained so for 5 years. Has revived somewhat this year.
History of Chronic Catarrah. Developed in early childhood and later developed into chronic sinus condition. Treated through various channels including electro-coagulation - just prior to onset of asthma.
History of Asthma. Began 5 years ago when I was 21 1/2 years old. At the time I was a sophomore in a Southern college. Symptoms developed shortly after severe cold - and electro-coagulation treatment of nasal passages. Bronchitis developed and asthma followed shortly after along with brain fag and a general nervous breakdown, with three months I lost 50 pounds.
A critical condition ensued for the greater part of two years during which time I had 5 hospitalization periods ranging from 2 weeks to 4 months. During this period the attacks were the most severe, sometimes ending in convulsions.
All manner of drugs and inhalants etc. both of proven worth and in experimental stages were administered in varying degrees of potency. Only the very strongest reacted - mainly heart stimulants. Considerable work was done on the sinuses during this period including opening of antrums, ultra violet ray, argyrol packs, short wave and copper ionization treatments. Without provocation the condition would improve and similarly without provocation relapses occurred.
Temperature, climate, location, all appeared equally ineffective in easing or disturbing the conditions.
In the third and fourth years there was a very gradual improvement - apparently now at a standstill since last year.
Continuously, up until the present time I have been through the mill with a great number of physicians and specialists under all manner of treatments, always resulting in the same conclusions: - no clue to any definite cause has been discovered. All the known drugs used in the treatment of asthma have been administered. Many of these drugs had no reaction whatsoever. Some caused a slight reaction, and even improved conditions for a time, but a continuation or a renewal of any of these drugs eventually resulted in little or no reaction - and proved of no benefit.
For the past two years I have been able to go to business and to lead a fairly normal life. In fact, I have showed great endurance along athletic lines at times, but I have no time been completely free from asthma since its onset. It is present continuously day and night, during all seasons, under varying conditions. I live on synthetic adrenalin spray, using it at least once every 12 hours and rarely less frequently than 3 times in 12 hours, always increasingly at night. At present I average 14 to 16 times in 24 hours. Periodically this spray becomes ineffective and at these times I have to resort to injections.
At one time during a not too critical session I had a month of Christian Science under a man practitioner who was unusually efficient in his understanding and application of principles of his teachings. At all times during this month I was under the supervision of a Christian Science nurse. There was a temporary improvement for about two weeks, and then as usual, the regular relapse. The last two weeks became a nightmare to me because of the complete withholding of palliatives which brought increased suffering until it became past endurance.
I have presented a baffling case to the doctors because of my complete disregard for the established medical theories pertaining to asthma. I appear to set my own standards and even then often fail to abide by them just as I do the established theories. Each doctor in turn has dismissed me having treated me to the extent of his knowledge of asthma.
Apparently in connection with the asthmatic condition a very serious problem has arisen with my teeth. Decay is spreading rapidly and severely, and the centers of the teeth have turned to a pulpy material which fails to stand up under dental attention.
QUESTIONS
1. What are the causes of my asthma - physical, psychological, nervous, etc.
2. What are the present contributing factors, if any, arising since the onset of asthma; or, what factors present at the onset of the asthma have only lately become aggravations.
3. What connection is there between either or both my hay fever and sinuses, with my asthma. What can be done to correct these?
4. What effect has the illness or the medications had upon the present condition of the teeth and what can be done to counteract further decay.
5. What are the climatic effects on my asthma; is it advisable to change my climate, and if so, whereto.
6. What is the cause of the inconsistent reaction to medications e.g. a satisfactory and beneficial reaction from a drug at one time, and little or no reaction or benefit from any drugs administered at a later date; or after continued use of any drug.
7/12/43 Brief by Phyllis Goodall, R.N.:
CONDITION OF CHRONIC ASTHMA
3127-1 Female, - 26 years - (long history of allergic conditions)
SUMMARY of patient's history and MEDICAL TREATMENT:
Chronic catarrh developed in early childhood.
Chronic sinus condition followed. Fifteen years ago, at age of 11, onset of HAY FEVER (no information as to treatment at this time). At age of 21 the hay fever subsided. The patient became ill with bronchitis which was followed by asthma, and a general nervous breakdown. Duration 2 years in which time she was confined to hospital five times for periods ranging from 2 weeks to 4 months, at which times all manner of drugs and inhalants, both known and experimental for this condition, were administered. Sinuses were drained several times, etc. and there was a very gradual improvement in 3rd and 4th year which has since stopped and now patient is never free of asthma. She lives by using a synthetic adrenalin spray 3 to 4 times daily. [See rest of brief in 3127-1, Par. R1.]

REPORTS

7/12/43 Brief by Phyllis Goodall, R.N. [continued from 3127-1, Par. B2]:
CONDITION OF CHRONIC ASTHMA
3127-1 Female, 26 years - (long history of allergic conditions)
SUMMARY OF READING
Disturbance: There are expansions in the bronchi and trachea of this body that cause a spasmodic or asthmatic reaction to the breathing or to the activity of the arteries that carry the blood into the lung area. These expansions are the result of a hindrance in the connections of the nerve forces in the upper dorsal and at the 4th cervical which cause an oversupply of nerve energy to this particular area. This hindrance here is caused by "burrs" as it were on the segments (or cushions between the segments) in the 2nd and 3rd dorsal, and between the 3rd and 4th cervical. There is a sympathetic involvement of heart, lungs, liver and kidneys.
TREATMENT SUGGESTED BY READING
Series of osteopathic treatments to reduce spinal condition - Atomidine gtts [drops] 1 in half glass of water before breakfast and at bedtime. Avoid sweets. Avoid drafts.
California - a good climate and altitude for this condition. Reading prescribed inhalant to be kept in a special container (see 3127-1).
The use of sedatives is damaging, in this condition. Increases the size of the heart which in turn cause a variation in the circulation causing a further disturbance to liver and lungs or to liver and kidneys, dependent upon the tendency of the variation.
8/21/43 Miss Goodall's ltr. to GD:
Miss Davis:
Here are the two sample jobs of indexing. Look them over - show them to Hugh Lynn and let me know if they meet with approval or wherein changes are to be made. This is an IMMENSE job and of PRIMARY importance if your files are to really mean something of lasting value. I wish - oh, I wish I lived in Va. Beach and could work daily on the whole thing.
8/21/43 Letter by Phyllis Goodall, R.N.:
SUBURBAN HOSPITAL BETHSEDA, MARYLAND 7653 Old Georgetown Road
Dear Miss Gladys:
I hope you will forgive me calling you thus familiarly but you are in my heart as such a patient, understanding and kindly person that I am unable and unwilling to be too dreadfully formal when I address you.
Yesterday I got out my file on the Association's work and I started to index conditions. Almost immediately I came upon a situation that I think should be remedied. Practically none of the Readings gives a name to the condition or disease. Wouldn't it be well if, while the Reading is being given, the questions were asked - "According to medical understanding on this plane what name would this condition be called?"
Such a question would make your files infinitely stronger and more accurate in the classification of diseases. The way it is now the name of the disease remains anyone's guess for many diseases present similar symptoms and it is both dangerous and erroneous to assume too much from the conditions described in the Reading. In these many Readings you have sent me, very few of those seeking help have stated in so many words the DIAGNOSES THEIR DOCTORS HAVE GIVEN THEM. This gives rise to a double conflict. I am at once confronted with the dilemma of how to classify the trouble. Certainly we know that many times the medical man is quite mistaken in his diagnosis and here, again, if the Reading verifies the diagnosis we have the assurance that all is well.
Reading this over I wonder if I have made myself clear. For the sake of all that Mr. Cayce's sons will do with this in the long, long years ahead all these angles are extremely important. Cures, when they are effected, must be associated with what disease was overcome or they become more or less impotent to help again because another person suffering with the same diseases that was cured may present entirely different symptoms or so many different symptoms that no one recognizes it to be the same disease and therefore the right cure might be passed by while many others that seemed to fit the symptoms were tried. Furthermore, medical science, for whom this great powerhouse of information is invaluable, cannot benefit from these data unless they are classified according to terms they understand. No matter how we look at the thing it is all important that all Readings be clarified as to what term medical science would give to the condition in the light of present day medical knowledge. Sometimes all this information is very clearly stated and in such instances it is a pleasure to assemble and summarize the essential information for then I feel that your files are truly being built for a purpose that will serve the future generations of sufferers no matter how long or far down the vista of years the sons and grandsons of the Cayce clan seek to help humanity.
Will you, then, be good enough to show this letter to Mr. Cayce. I have not written it all to him because I know how busy he is and this end of the work falls to you and Hugh Lynn. I am most anxious that Hugh Lynn be asked about this. I sent him a letter to the address he gave me but I have had no reply.
With this letter I am enclosing two cases I have written up - one is clearly stated from the information and shows clearly what is being treated, etc. - the other is a case that lacks information of the nature I have spoken of here and is therefore purely a guesswork classification. Look these over - let Mr. Hugh Lynn see them - are they as you want them? Any suggestions?
Ordinarily, you would have several cases listed on the small card - but since I am miles away I believe that you will be wise to let me use a small and large card for each case, then file all small cards pertaining to the same disease together. On the small card, in addition to the case number and name of disease I will enter briefly the character of the condition of that particular case which will enable one to pick out the cases that most closely resemble his own. Will this be o.k.? If not just turn the cards, I am sending, over and write up the cases as Hugh Lynn wants them and I will follow through. Can I do more?
Please tell Mr. Cayce that I have not heard from the Carvers - parents of the child in the newspaper cutting I sent special yesterday. They will probably speak with their doctor and, of course, he will pooh, pooh everything without knowing what he is pooh, poohing! Well, one can only try their best and that I have done. However, I may yet hear from them.
I wanted to send you a gift for your goodness to me but I am purposely waiting till I go to Chicago next month so that I can get it from a place I have in mind there.
The enclosed cards are folded - because they are only samples of what I am driving at. Naturally, when I do the card to be filed I will mail them flat and keep them in good order.
Best wishes to you all.
Sincerely, [signed] Phyllis A. Goodall
P.S. This is Monday, - I did not get my summaries completed on Saturday in time to mail this - hence the delay. No word from the Carvers yet. P.A.G.
10/04/43 Dr. Geo. N. Coulter's letter in re [3127]:
"The physical findings upon examination, are the same as the findings in your reading. I have not been able so far to see any X-rays of her chest but hope to soon. My diagnosis is chronic bronchial Asthma. She has been treated 5 times and shown no improvement. The condition is such that, I believe, will have to extend over a long period of time to get results. Treatment started Sept. 11, 1943."
2/17/44 [3127]'s letter:
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I have been requested by my osteopath, Dr. George N. Coulter, 18 East 41st Street, N.Y.C., to apply for a check Reading relative to my original Reading #11,900-C-A-1 [3127-1] of July 12, 1943 pertaining to my asthmatic history. He suggested I give you briefly the situation since the time of the original Reading.
The Reading advocated treatment by an osteopath (Dr. Coulter was particularly recommended) and several medications. The latter I began immediately, and the treatments were begun early in September.
I continued the treatments twice weekly for about two months during which time I showed no improvement whatsoever. I planned for a Florida vacation as a last resort to condition myself for the oncoming Winter, and at this time, a week after discontinuing the treatments, I rather suddenly showed much improvement.
I maintained a very high peak for two weeks, the latter week being spent in Florida. Then followed the usual slump following every peak I have ever reached, although very slight in comparison to my earlier condition. After a period of several weeks I resumed my treatments, continuing to the present time. For about six weeks I maintained this new level. I considered the chest only in fair condition, but I attributed to the treatments the first general improvement shown since the onset of my illness: better color, facial lines less strained, splendid appetite, gain in weight, abundance of pep and better mental outlook.
Three weeks ago I began a steady decline and my chest now appears to be as poor as it was last fall. Severe early morning attacks respond to no treatment except heavy injections, and a serious physical and mental strain ensues for two or three hours. There has been an increasing loss in weight, appetite etc. There has been some indecision on my part as to whether I should continue these treatments - whether I have gained the maximum I can expect from them. My financial position is very low as a result of continuous and heavy medical expenses, and I cannot afford to continue treatments that have lost their efficacy. Dr. Coulter feels I should continue with him until we see what a check Reading suggests. My work is seriously threatened by my decreasing physical condition and should I not be able to continue my work, I would necessarily have to forego my treatments. Where that would leave me remains to be seen. Under the foregoing circumstances, I would be very deeply indebted to you if you could give me a check Reading just as soon as possible. Until that comes through, I have nowhere to look for help and encouragement.
I enclose a check for $10 which I understand covers a check Reading.
Very sincerely,
2/29/44 Miss [3127]'s ltr. to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I have consulted with Dr. Coulter and we feel the following questions taken into consideration will be of considerable assistance. (Re - Check Reading for March 8, 3:30 to 4:30 E.W.T.)
1. Has there been any improvement in the asthmatic condition?
2. What is causing the present slump, particularly in the light of the recent improvement?
3. Should I continue the present osteopathic treatments, if so for how long, and should there be any variation in the treatments.
4. Is any other form of treatment advised?
I would like to note here that the Atomidine used as recommended in my first Reading has helped considerably to loosen the congestion in the chest, but the inhalant recommended is far too weak. All through my illness one of the outstanding characteristics has been my failure to respond to any but the heaviest of medications.
May I thank you sincerely for your prompt response to my appeal and I trust that the Check Reading may serve to relieve my condition further.
Sincerely yours, Miss [3127]
4/13/44 Miss [3127]'s ltr. to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I am writing in reference to my Check Reading to be given Saturday, April 22 from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. E.W.T.
I am altering completely the questions presented for the original date of my reading - March 15th, due to a complete change in my physical condition since then. It occurred to me that if you were aware of the changes it might influence you in altering these new questions for purposes of more satisfactory interpretation.
At the time of my original request for a Check Reading I was in a critical condition following a 5 week downfall. This period culminated in a severe attack of Grippe. During my recuperative period the Asthmatic condition improved 90% and appears to be holding.
1. How do you find my present asthmatic condition?
2. Has just the congestion disappeared or have also the muscles causing the asthmatic spasms been improved?
3. To what do you attribute this improvement - a result of the temperature run during the Grippe, a result of the osteopathic treatments, or just what?
4. Do you feel it advisable to continue these osteopathic treatments (several times when the chest caused the greatest distress, the osteopath's findings were satisfactory, and not proportionately bad in relation to the severe attacks I was having), or would it be advisable to discontinue any treatments for at least as long as my present excellent health is maintained. Of necessity I have had no treatments for three weeks.
5. What light, if any, can be thrown on the cause of the serious condition prior to the Grippe attack (especially after having been in splendid condition the early part of the Winter).
I trust that you are now in much better health and able to resume your wonderful and much needed work.
4/17/44 Miss [3127]'s ltr. to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce:
In my last letter confirming my Reading for Saturday, April 22, I failed to specify that I would be at home at the above address during the time of the Reading. As there has been a decided backslide in my condition since my last letter, I felt I should let you know, since the Reading can not now confirm the condition as presented then, nor can it answer satisfactorily the questions based on the then improved condition.
Most sincerely,
4/22/44 See 3127-2.