Edgar Cayce Readings, 3253-1

Time and Place: 3:35 to 3:55 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., 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, we have the body here, [3253] - real vibrations about the place here.
As we find, there are disturbing conditions that prevent the better physical functioning of the body. These, we find, are glandular in their nature. And those results from this in the present are poor eliminations, incoordination between the circulations in the body, especially in the variation between the lower extremities and the upper part of the body, and the tendencies for the torso to become heavy.
These then are the conditions as we find them with this body:
The blood supply is irregular; as to its quantity too much; as to its balance in the chemical forces in the body, impoverished somewhat. And this impoverishment in the circulation slows up that especially to parts of the alimentary canal. Thus the toxic forces resulting from the poor eliminations.
The suppressions in the dorsal area also prevent the correct circulation through the alimentary canal, causing those tendencies towards a fullness in a portion of the colon, and a prolapsus in the lower end; causing extreme pain at times in the circulation through the lower sphincter centers. This also gives rise to those conditions existent in the soft tissue of throat, head and neck, causing rather the tired feeling, even with the eight to nine hours of rest. The body does not ever feel quite rested.
In the activity of the body forces themselves, the mental and spiritual combinations, - the body too oft feels sorry for itself and self-pity can ofttimes get in the way of the better circulation, the better relationships in the moral activities with home and those conditions that surround same.
As to the activities of the organs themselves, - these are becoming more and more involved. But if the body will begin soon with the osteopathic corrective measures as would eventually be given thoroughly, we would have many of those problems answered much sooner concerning the activities of such individual groups through hours of trial, or the channels that will make for the releasing of same into the activities indicated in the book itself.
Then as to the applications necessary, - for this body, first we would begin with those activities that would contribute to the general welfare of the body; giving the body, then the mild treatments with corrective forces osteopathically to reduce the pressures in the body and to cause better assimilations to take place.
Begin taking internally two drops of Atomidine in half a glass of water each morning before breakfast for ten days.
Then begin with hydrotherapy treatments. These would include a mild cabinet sweat followed by a Fume Bath; using one quarter ounce of Atomidine in the eight ounces of water boiling in the cabinet to produce the fumes. While all of this would not be used up in one Fume Bath, this we would keep to use each week for the Fume Bath for at least five or six such treatments; massaging the body afterward.
For the condition in the rectal area, we would prepare this:
In one ounce of Glycerine put two drops of Carbolic Acid. Stir well. Use an ear syringe or baby syringe to inject this into the rectum so that there may be the absorbing of those conditions that cause the disturbance and when there are excess eliminations.
Do take such a saline solution as Upjohn's Citro Carbonates; a teaspoonful in a glass of water, dissolved thoroughly, about every other day for two to three weeks; and we should find a much better condition for this body.
Ready for questions.
The hydrotherapy treatments should be given about once every week. We will get rid of this tired feeling.
Do that.
The osteopath should stress particularly the treating of the lower dorsal area and the lumbar and sacral area.
We are through with this reading.
Two copies to Self - (one for osteopath and physiotherapist)
Copy to Ass'n file
(We would refer you to Dr. John R. Pike, 90 State St., Albany, N.Y., who has had some experience with following Mr. Cayce's Readings. He also no doubt will be able to refer you to a good physiotherapist. Be sure that the Fume Baths are given in the manner indicated.
Atomidine - to be used in the Fume Bath - may be secured from The Atomidine Co., Att: Mr. Harold S. Bisey, 1326 St. Johns Place, Brooklyn, N.Y.)

BACKGROUND

9/16/43 Letter: "My main trouble seems to be a lack of vitality. Even in the morning I have no energy or pep. I am overweight also, and I am wondering if it is a glandular disturbance that is causing both the tiredness and weight. The elimination is not normal and I have a rectal condition that troubles me at times."
Questions submitted:
1. How can I achieve more vitality and overcome tiredness? 2. Is there a glandular disturbance causing me to be overweight and lacking in pep? 3. What should be done for better eliminations? 4. How should the rectal condition be treated?

REPORTS

10/31/43 She obtained her Life Reading, 3253-2.
11/29/43 EC's letter to [3253]:
Mrs. [3253] ..., New York
Dear Mrs. [3253]
I believe I have already written you since this [10/43] letter. I do not understand why you haven't heard from the Atomidine Company. If you haven't heard from them by now, write us here, and we will try to have the druggist here send it to you. It is for sale in quite a number of drugstores throughout the country.
As for the glycerine injections this depends entirely upon how severe the condition is. Usually this is not required more than once or twice during a month but there have been periods where it was given instead, every other day, but for not more than 4 or 5 days. I believe your life reading was on the 31st, and I am sure you have it before this.
Thanks very much for your letter, and give my regard to Dr. Pike. With every good wish, I am,
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC/vc
12/21/43 [3253]'s letter to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce:-
Yours of the 16th received. The dates for the five period readings are satisfactory. Thank you!
Now I would like to book another physical reading. If possible, I would like this reading the morning of Dec. 19th, 1944. That is my birthday and I would like to be checked over. Instead of going to a doctor I would like you to do it.
I am feeling a 100% better and Dr. Pike says I have improved wonderfully. He is a very fine man and a sincere believer in your Work.
Best wishes to you for the holiday season and the coming year.
7/19/44 [3253]'s letter to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce:- The following are questions for my physical reading of the afternoon of August 4th.
1. Is the trouble in left side caused by spastic colitis and spastic constipation? 2. What causes the rectal pain that I sometimes have when eliminating? 3. Is there a way I can strengthen my nervous system? 4. Why is it almost impossible for me to lose weight?
I will be in my living room at the time of the reading - the first house on the north side of ... Rd.
Most sincerely, [3253]
[GD's note: Appointment cancelled due to EC's illness.]
9/24/53 Mrs. [3253] visited A.R.E. and gave this verbal report:
"I went to Dr. John Pike of Albany, N.Y., for osteopathic treatments over a period of two years, taking treatments in series, during which time I would take at least two a week. Dr. Pike said that he found the suppression as indicated in the reading - in the dorsal areas. They did help - I felt much better - they helped my nerves. Dr. Pike tried to help me find a place to get the sweat baths, but I had no success, so never took the baths. I took Atomidine as indicated - for 10 days. I did not repeat this. I used the oils for the rectum and they helped give relief. My vitality was built up considerably as a result of following the treatments, but I felt that not using the baths I couldn't expect 100% results.
"The reading didn't suggest it, but I use Ipsab for my gums off and on all the time - its wonderful."
11/09/62 GD's note: Reports on her Life Reading may be found under 3253-2. Mrs. [3253] has remained all these years a very active, sponsoring member of A.R.E.