Edgar Cayce Readings, 3316-1

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

GC: Yes, we have the body here, [3316].
As we find, there is much to be considered in giving suggestions that may be helpful for the better physical forces of this body. Much of the disturbance here is caused by neglect of self, and of the care necessary for the protection of the better conditions of the body.
This is not to imply that the body has been lazy, but busy with others and neglecting self. Consequently there has been allowed to accumulate conditions of a double nature. First, the general toxic conditions in body have brought on a rheumatic effect, or a combination of conditions from the incoordination of activity between the liver and the kidneys. Thus uric acid as the basis of toxic disturbances brought rheumatic effects in the joints and muscular forces through portions of the body.
These not being cared for, we find that now the muscular forces or tendons in and through muscular forces have become arthritic.
Thus a form of arthritis is produced that varies from a superabundance of lymph inflammation and swelling to a condition at other periods wherein there is a great deal of gas experienced, when there is the attempt to move or to carry on any sort of activity.
As we find these conditions may be helped. As to eliminating the sources or causes, this will depend upon how consistently there would be made the applications suggested. For, there will be periods, even with following these suggestions, when apparently the pain will become almost unbearable, so that the resorting to sedatives will only make it harder for eliminations to be set up again through the body.
In making such applications, these as we find would be the courses to pursue:
First, we would begin with Atomidine taken internally to purify the glandular system. Take two drops in half a glass of water each morning before breakfast for a period of at least three weeks.
Then (not before) apply hot castor oil packs for an hour each day, three days in succession each week - over the liver and the caecum area. These should be rather heavy with the oil and should remain on for an hour each day. Do this the same three days each week.
On the third evening, following each three-day series of the castor oil packs, take internally two tablespoonsful of olive oil (not castor oil but olive oil).
After the third week, take ten drops of Atomidine each morning for at least two days.
Then (not before) have an Epsom Salts bath. Use at least twenty pounds of Epsom Salts in forty gallons of water, as warm as practical, or keeping the water as hot as the body can well stand while remaining in the bath for twenty to thirty minutes. During this time let the body be massaged. Hence there should be someone with the body to support the body and to give the massage while in the bath.
When coming out of the bath, massage the spine with grain alcohol - at least twenty percent grain alcohol; not rub alcohol but grain alcohol. This should be massaged also over the abdomen.
Immediately following this, give the body an oil rub which will stimulate the body and give body-strength. This should be a thorough massage with an equal combination of olive oil and peanut oil. Massage all the oil that the body will absorb (and it'll absorb a lot!). This should be thorough, all over the body. Begin at the base of the brain and go down the spine, across the shoulders, across the abdomen, especially about the diaphragm area - all of these, and the limbs, just as much as the body will absorb.
Rest then from all applications for a week, for the body will be in pain. If it becomes necessary, use the cobra venom to ease the pain.
After the week of rest, take internally each morning ten drops of the Atomidine for four days.
Then have another Epsom Salts bath.
When there is weakness indicated (as the body tends towards anemia, even from the character of swellings that occur), give the body plenty of Beef Juice. This should be taken as medicine. Give a teaspoonful at the time, but let the body be at least two minutes in sipping that quantity. Let it rather be absorbed than swallowed. Let it just flow with the salivary glands and be absorbed through the body-force by the gentle swallowing. There will be little or none to digest, but will be absorbed.
In the diet, do have plenty of gelatin, plenty of carrots, beets, water cress. It would be well to prepare these with the gelatin, by juicing or scraping them. These should never be combined with any vinegar or acetic acid. To be sure, these would not be all the foods that should be taken, but have plenty of these vegetables. Use more of the leafy than the pod or bulbular nature. Use little of meats, though fish, fowl and lamb may be taken - but never any of these fried. Vegetable juices, soups or broths will be well. Wild game is excellent, when it is to be had.
Do these if we would bring better conditions for this body.
Then use the abilities constructively for self and for others.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Should all other treatments be discontinued when beginning these applications?
(A) If you begin these, you won't have much time for anything else. If you'll do these, you will get help, though.
We are through with this reading.
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BACKGROUND

8/30/43 Mrs. [3316] wrote: "I have had arthritis for 5 yrs. and though recently I seem to have improved slightly I would appreciate your help. I am anxious to know if the tr. I am now receiving is all I should have... I have been helped some but something does not quite click. My eyes bother me so and this threatened helplessness and pain are taking all my courage."
10/03/43 Her letter verifying appointment: "I have progressive rheumatoid arthritis doctors have not found any cause; a tendency to acute anemia of some kind, and the fact that I'm rather a worrier - making me tense and inclined to be nervous."

REPORTS

6/08/44 Mrs. [3316] wrote: "I have moved - my new permanent address is ..., Ill. I do not want to miss the Bulletin and other communications from you."
9/11/44 [3316]'s ltr. to A.R.E.:
Association for Research and Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Va.
Gentlemen:
My last correspondence in regard to a reading (which was held October 27, 1943) was direct with Mr. Cayce. I realize that he is so busy now that I am addressing my request for more information and a check-reading to the Association.
Upon receipt of the reading I started treatments as prescribed and was able to complete two series of treatments before Christmas. A trip to Florida interrupted the treatments and then two more of the series were completed. Each time I suffered great increase of pain (as was implied in reading) but also noticed no improvement afterward.
Due to a change of residence the treatments had to stop until June when they were resumed. Then with the recent application of having all of my teeth out, the pain became so great that I had to stop two attempts at treatments. I was already in so much pain and so weak that I did not feel that I could stand to be further weakened or any added suffering.
Since I am so much worse and since I never have felt any improvement as a result of the treatments, I am asking the following questions. I understand fully that interruptions caused by moving etc., prevented continuous treatments. However, I am suffering so much that I don't dare start another series without a check reading.
1. Are these treatments too strenuous for me now since the lapse in time since prescribed?
2. Have I been having the treatments given correctly, and if not where are the mistakes? Different people have administered them.
3. What can be suggested to aid extreme discomfort regarding pain in eyes and deteriorating sight - due I think, to arthritis?
4. The taking of Atomidine was not clear to me in the reading. Do I take it during entire treatment and/or between treatments?
5. Cobra venom was suggested to ease pain caused by treatment, however I do not know of a physician to administer it. Is there any substitute for this?
I have faith and confidence in the works and readings of Mr. Cayce and the Association, and am very anxious to carry out these treatments when the results of my check-reading and the above questions are received. My situation is one of constant pain and I look to the work of Mr. Cayce as my only hope after seven years of advanced arthritis and no hope from any other source.
$10.00 is enclosed for check-reading.
Very sincerely, Mrs. [3316]
9/16/44 GD's ltr. to [3316]:
Mrs. [3316] ..., Illinois
Dear Mrs. [3316]:
We are sorry that Mr. Cayce's illness for the past two months has made it impracticable for us to make further appointments, unless it is urgent.
In going over your reading, it is quite evident that you not only have to fight the physical condition, but also ward off a tendency to let other things prevent you from giving your body the necessary attention. This not meant unkindly - far from it - we desire only to be helpful, but we must remind you that a check reading will not be of any benefit, unless you are fully prepared to follow it, to the letter. Even small deviations sometimes prevent improvement. Each step outlined is given for some reason, and should be adhered to very conscientiously.
There was the warning, in the first paragraph on Page Two, that resorting to sedatives will only make it harder. It is going to take real courage to be able to stand the pain the reading indicates you will be subject to.
Any physician who has ever used the Cobra Venom would be able to administer this. I am sorry that we don't know of one in your vicinity. Have you given special attention to your diet? Be sure to have plenty of the Beef Juice. Take the Atomodine only at the beginning of each series - that is the first step of your treatment - take it for a period of three weeks, then begin the next step - the castor oil packs.
We fully realize, since it is quite unusual for the readings to indicate so much unavoidable pain, that you must be suffering, but do have patience, and do persist in following out the suggestions exactly as given, and we sincerely hope that you will find real improvement and relief.
With every good wish,
Sincerely, [G.D. via Grace Premo] Sec'y gp
PS: We return herewith, your check for $10.00, until such time as an appointment can be made.
9/04/53 Mrs. [3316] wrote to A.R.E.: "I should like to belong to the A.R.E. again. I had a health reading in '43 and belonged to your group for a while. I attended the Convention [Congress?] 3 yrs. ago - and now I find a real need for The Searchlight and other helpful things I know you can do for me. I do not know what the present dues are but I send check for $10 to take care of the matter until I hear from you." Sincerely, [3316]
11/11/55 Mr. [3316] wrote to HLC in re the URANTIA book [donated to A.R.E. Library] which she hoped he would review and sell through our publishing company, saying "I can assure you many people of prominence have read and greatly appreciated the information in this book.* Books can be purchased (for the present) through the URANTIA BROTHERHOOD, 533 Diversey Parkway, Chicago, Ill., a non-profit organization, not a salaried job in the office ad of now - all for the cause!
"Please excuse this not too well written letter - my arthritis affects my hands and eyes today but I did not want to delay this project of mine any longer. (I'm ambulatory and fairly comfortable just have off days - I'm quite alright.)
"Mr. Edgar Cayce gave me a reading in '43 - I understand my case pretty well through him. I have been to Virginia Beach - enjoyed it all very much - especially the Congress of about five years ago when I was visiting a daughter in Norfolk. I've been an Associate Member of A.R.E. two different times for years, but shall have to give up my membership for the present as my promise to myself to send out a few Urantia books has taken over the budget and I must cut several corners for a time at least.
"I shall miss hearing from you. I think the work you are all doing is most important and timely - you are reaching out and
* ["It is the history and story of this planet from its beginning. In this instance our planet is called or named 'Urantia'; the book is named The Urantia Book. The history includes geologic, geographic, civilizations religions, and any and all things pertaining to this planet."] helping so many."
6/58 GD's note: A routine mailing to Mrs. [3316] was returned to us saying she was in ... Nursing Home ..., Ind.
4/61 Another mailing to that address was returned Unclaimed, indicating insufficient address.