Edgar Cayce Readings, 3335-1

Time and Place: 10:45 to 11:10 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Indiana.

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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, [3335].
Much might be said regarding this body, as to the relationships to the general physical conditions and their relationships to the general physical and mental attitude of the body respecting circumstances and conditions about the body and the relationship they bear to the physical reactions existent.
Approached from a purely pathological viewpoint, there is little that may be changed - save the general physical conditions of the body. Considering all circumstances, the physical health is not bad.
Then, what may be contributed to the better well-being of this body; physically, mentally, spiritually?
The body is very well satisfied with the spiritual outlook. With the physical conditions there are handicaps, but, as ever, mind is the builder. However, there have to be those activities that will enable the spiritual, mental and physical to coordinate the better one with another.
For, these are the manners in which developments are made in the body - physical or mental, spiritual or physical or mental. For the Lord thy God is one.
Hence, study in self to show self approved unto thy God. What is thy God? Who is thy God? Who is His messenger to thee? What have His messages meant to thee, as to the manner in which ye are to treat thy fellow man? For, as ye do it unto others ye do unto thy Maker.
Thus, this attitude reflects itself in thy physical conditions - and don't think it doesn't! It does in every soul-entity.
In physical applications, then, the helpful forces for the auditory conditions are very well. To be sure, the Eustachian tubes have become very much distorted, by the catarrhal conditions existent there. But the age, the long period without being corrected - this condition will not be much benefited, without a change of mental attitude.
But if good coordination is kept in elimination, in assimilations through the body, we find that the general conditions may be greatly helped. This might be accomplished best by a good, thorough massage - a Swedish massage - following a Cabinet Bath. These activities will keep the body-physical in the best physical conditions.
Meet the problems of the day in the light of thy desires as thy Father-God would meet thee with thy own shortcomings with thyself. Meet these in thy relationships to others. No, not idealistic. Make thy relationship to God practical in thy relationship to thy fellow man.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Is the Aurex the instrument best suited to my needs?
(A) This is good. This or the Over-Tone (?) - but the Aurex that has been used is well.
(Q) Should I continue using one drop of dionin in each eye at bedtime?
(A) This may not be necessary if the weekly massages and Cabinet Baths are taken to stimulate better eliminations.
(Q) The lid of my left eye appears to be partially paralyzed and drops so as to partially to cover the eye. This sometimes operates to hamper vision slightly. Should anything be done about this drooping lid?
(A) Only the massages, which should be partially in the areas of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cervicals, 1st, 2nd and 3rd dorsals, and - of course - in the neck and around the head.
(Q) Should any particular oils be used for this massage?
(A) Just a good massage would be best for this body, for there are plenty of oils with the body here.
(Q) I am occasionally annoyed by canker sores in my mouth which I am told are caused by disturbance in the stomach. Can you suggest a cure for this trouble?
(A) These will be materially aided by the massages setting up better eliminations, or coordination between the alimentary canal and the general superficial circulation.
(Q) Is there any particular food to be avoided?
(A) Keep away from any acid-producing foods, or any large quantities of foods that carry acetic acid as a base - either in the flavoring or in the seasoning.
(Q) What is the best method of treating these sores in the mouth?
(A) Wash or rinse the mouth with Lavoris, full strength. It doesn't hurt if a tiny bit is swallowed. Gargle the throat and rinse the mouth with this.
(Q) Sometimes, after a cold I suffer from sinusitis and sometimes (more frequently in fact) the cold results in bronchitis. Can you suggest a treatment for the bronchitis and a means of relieving the cough?
(A) All of these conditions are taken into consideration in that given. You see, these - as indicated - are a result, not a cause. Much more might be said here than is being given, but the entity must find most of it himself. For, here the sensory forces are the reflection of attitudes of an individual towards things about him. They become psychologically affected, as some might term; being the reflexes or the reactions people make to the environs about them. Here, the entity has closed itself often to cries - yes, it has also seen that which it might have helped. It didn't, and what's happening?
(Q) In view of the tendency to sinusitis, should I keep my bedroom window closed at night?
(A) Best if you keep them open, if you keep plenty of cover on. Open at top and bottom is the way they should be.
(Q) I am a very moderate smoker - no smoking during the day but in the evening about four pipesful. In recent years, since I began smoking a pipe, I have noticed a tendency to have fantastic dreams. Are these caused by the tobacco and is it necessary to give up the pipe?
(A) Not necessary. These are indications of just what we have been giving for the body. These are reactions of an influence from the tobacco upon the sensory or sympathetic nervous system as it coordinates with brain forces. You might use these fantastic dreams or visions to make a very good outline for what to avoid and what to work with.
No, don't give up the smoking - unless there are other reasons. This is not harmful if done in moderation.
We are through with this reading.
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BACKGROUND

6/05/43 [3335]'s letter:
Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
My dear Mr. Cayce:
I have read with thrilling interest the account of your life and work given in "There is a River" and while it seems probable that the facts published in this book may result in an overwhelming demand on your strength, I feel impelled to submit my request for aid. The expense involved as well as the circumstances of my employment preclude my coming to Virginia Beach; but if you are able to help me you can probably do it as well without my presence. I am past seventy-one years of age and the ailments that afflict me are characteristic of old age so that it may be simply that my bodily machine is wearing out and you can do nothing for me. However, I submit the facts.
My general health is good, the circumstances of my life are comfortable and my work is not too strenuous in its demands upon my strength. There are three things that give me trouble. I am told that I have an infected prostate gland which is incurable but not thus far dangerous. Cataract is forming on both of my eyes and for many years I have been very gradually growing deaf. The deafness is partially relieved by an electrical device - Aurex. For the prostate trouble I have massage of the gland about once every two months. Present treatment for the cataract (which is being pretty well retarded) varies in alternate weeks - one week, a drop of dionin in the eyes at bed-time, the next week an astringent dropped in the eyes three times a day to allay the irritation caused by the dionin.
None of these ailments is as yet menacing nor am I especially desirous of prolonging my life; but I do earnestly hope to avoid an old age of helpless dependence. I have a daughter not quite thirteen years old - the delight of my heart - and I dread the possibility that I may become a burden to her. I hope that her remembrance of her father may be of a happy association unspoiled by care. This may be a selfish hope but surely not unnatural nor very bad.
That is my story as nearly as I can tell it. Doubtless there are many others more seriously afflicted than I who have a greater claim upon your power so I shall have no cause to grumble if my request must be denied. If, however, you believe that you may be able to help me I shall be grateful for a reading.
I mention the matter of compensation with some hesitation because I know that you have regarded your remarkable power as a divine trust. Even so, however, for that trust to be effective you must continue to live and living requires money. The fact that you have never been actuated by commercial considerations makes me reasonably sure that I shall be able to meet any payment you are likely to suggest. If not, no harm can have been done by this letter.
I have some hope that if you take me in hand you may suggest treatments that can be carried out without disturbing my relations with the physicians who are now caring for me from time to time. I hope to avoid causing them any chagrin but, of course, have no thought of sacrificing my health for a sentimental qualm. I note that you have often suggested osteopathic treatments and if such are of any avail in my case, they could be carried out by a competent osteopath without any disturbance of the doctors whom I have previously consulted. Do not, however, allow this consideration to affect your response to my request. I shall await your response with hope but with a complete understanding that you may think others more needy than I have prior claims upon your remarkable power.
Sincerely yours, [3335]
6/14/43 [3335]'s letter:
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I am enclosing herewith my application for membership in the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Incorporated, together with my check for twenty dollars in payment for that membership. I have indicated my desire for a physical reading when that may be possible for you. When I am notified of the time of the reading, I shall endeavor to keep myself attuned to its purpose.
Later, as I may have means available, I may ask for further readings - for my young daughter who is in my care and also, perhaps, for a personal reading for myself. I have had some intimations of slight psychic power myself but it is vague and unorganized - never amounts to anything intelligible - but a reading from you might help in its development. However, my principal object now is to ascertain if there may be means to save myself from a helpless and dependent old age - as explained in my first letter; I dread the thought that I may become a burden to my child who, I hope, may cherish an affectionate and happy remembrance of her father.
I shall await notice of the time of my reading.
Sincerely yours [3335]
P.S. You will note in my application the fact of divorce. This may be a shock to you such that you will not wish to attempt a reading. I cannot go into a discussion of the causes of the divorce in any way that might be recorded and so must leave the matter entirely for you to determine. I may say that I have had some thought of offering re-marriage to my former wife, chiefly for the greater happiness of my little daughter; but there are barriers which it would be difficult to overcome and I have delayed any suggestion of that kind pending further developments.
10/21/43 [3335]'s letter:
Mr. Edgar Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
The time set for my reading was given tome as the morning of November 3, 10:30 to 11:30 Eastern War Time. This will be the hour from 9:30 in ... I shall be in my private office at ... Building in ... and shall observe the hour as you suggest. Here following is some data and some questions relating to that reading. If you have any further suggestions I shall be glad to have them.
As explained in a previous letter, I am seventy-two years old and it may be that the matters concerning which I inquire relate to my age and that no remedies can be suggested. I would further say that I have the care of high grade physicians whom I hope I need not embarrass; and therefore if it is possible I should like to continue to follow such advice as they give me concurrently with whatever advice I may receive from you. The object of this is, of course, to save them any embarrassment; but I do not wish to risk the effectiveness of your advice by doing this. Therefore, I hope the reading will disclose what I must do in this matter.
For many years I have been gradually growing deaf and am not quite hard-of-hearing. I am advised that this is due in part to the collapse of the Eustachian tube from a catarrhal condition that is chronic and in part to deterioration of nerve force. I use an Aurex hearing aid with fair results and have an occasional inflation of the Eustachian tube with ear massage. Is there any better method of treatment to help my deafness and is the Aurex the instrument best suited to my needs?
For several years I have been gradually developing cataract on both eyes but worse on the left eye. For this I have been advised to use one drop of dionin in each eye at bedtime for a week and then, because of the dionin tends to inflame the lids, to omit it for a fortnight or longer if necessary and use an astringent preparation of drops three times a day. The cataract seems to have been greatly retarded as there has been little change in my vision for the last three years. Am I using the best treatment possible for this trouble and if not, can I continue to use it concurrently with any other treatment you may suggest? I would like to spare the oculist embarrassment, but of course do not wish to risk my vision for the sake of politeness. The lid of my left eye appears to be partially paralyzed and droops so as partially to cover the eye. This sometimes operates to hamper vision slightly. Should anything be done about this drooping lid? My work requires considerable use of my eyes although by no means continuous use. Therefore, I would like to be advised as to about how much reading I may safely do after work.
I am occasionally annoyed by canker sores in my mouth which I am told are caused by disturbance in the stomach. Can you suggest a cure for this trouble? Is it due to some food allergy and if so can you indicate the food to be avoided? What is the best method of treating them when they do occur?
Sometimes, after a cold I suffer from sinusitis and sometimes (more frequently in fact) the cold results in bronchitis. Can you suggest a treatment for the bronchitis and a means of relieving the cough? Also, in view of the tendency to sinusitis, should I keep my bedroom windows closed at night?
I am a very moderate smoker - no smoking during the day but in the evening about four pipefuls. In recent years, since I began smoking a pipe, I have noticed a tendency to have fantastic dreams. Are these caused by the tobacco and is it necessary to give up the pipe?
From the foregoing questions, it is manifest that I have no immediately dangerous diseases (as far as I know) - perhaps I should add that my general health is good - and it may be that the variety of questions I have asked imposes a greater task on you than is just. They are based on the knowledge that your power is a kind of clairvoyance and that in consequence you may be able to give advice that is beyond the knowledge of even a good physician. Thus, the questions about the best hearing aid is certainly one that could usually be answered only by experiment; and I can understand that you would not lend yourself to the sale of a specific instrument for any personal reason. However, your power may enable me to find a surer answer to my need and help select a better hearing aid than I now have. If any or all of my questions seem unreasonable, be assured that I shall be content with the answers you may give. I have outlined as well as I can the things that trouble me but I do not wish to impose an unfair burden upon you or your marvelous power.
Later, when I can afford to spend the money, I hope I may have a life reading either for myself or for my young daughter who has most of her life before her.
Sincerely yours [3335]

REPORTS

11/19/43 [3335]'s letter:
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I have received the copy of the reading recently given me and shall endeavor to follow the suggestions therein. It will be easy to arrange for the treatment suggested although it will involve considerable expense; and my means are much reduced from what they formerly were. However, it is worth the effort to prolong my life in health as long as it can be serviceable to my young daughter.
I am sorry that the questions about the infected prostate gland was overlooked; but I suppose that the answer that the general health of the body seemed satisfactory may be understood as reassuring on that point.
I note that you are now giving four readings a day and yet have engagements for two years ahead. I had hoped to have personal readings for myself and also for my young daughter when I could conveniently arrange the money; but I suppose that any early date for such readings is out of the question.
As to the spiritual advice contained in my reading, I shall do my best. While not a religious man in the sense and degree that you are, I do not think I am an irreligious man - certainly, I hope not. Nor do I feel guilty of having ignored opportunities to help others. It is true, however, that I have not made generous contributions to charitable institutions because, having lost a great part of my means, I have been strenuously trying to conserve the remnant of my estate and build it up to afford security for my child whom I regard as my first responsibility. This does not mean, however, that I have not done something in support of organized charity and even have helped a little in private charity. Now, my whole life's activity is devoted to the right rearing of my young daughter and to providing as much security as I can for her against the time of my death. I hope this is not selfish - I have regarded it as my first duty.
Sincerely yours, [3335]
11/26/43 EC's letter:
Mr. [3335] ..., Indiana
Dear Mr. [3335]
Thank you for yours of November 19. I trust that with the application of the suggestions given, you will find real relief. Just how or why the information at times is cut off before all questions are answered, I have not been able to determine. Sometimes such happens by the manner in which a question is put. I believe, however, with the application of the suggestions the trouble that you indicate will show decided improvement. I don't think the information tends to stress spirituality too much, certainly not in any real orthodox manner, as you seem to think from your notation of being a regular contributor to some charitable work. Anyone's contribution to such things, I believe the information points out, should be the result of an individual's having given themselves and their lives to the services of an ideal such as the Christ. Then if this prompts us to become contributors to such work, very good. Many of us are prone to see our contributions often given that we might be well spoken of by others, and I don't think this has that sense at all.
Yes, we are very far in advance with appointments, about six to twelve months. If we can possibly be of help for yourself or for your daughter, know we will be very glad to try and do so, for our members of course should and do come first.
Hoping then that you will receive real help, and that you will let us hear from you from time to time, and with every good wish, I am
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC/vw