Edgar Cayce Readings, 3661-1

Time and Place: 3:50 to 4:05 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Illinois.

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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, [3661].
As we find, there are disturbances in the physical forces of this body.
These as to being helped will depend upon many factors. And if the body would find real help, these must be considered as a part of the whole condition. As there are scars from hindrances that have long existed in the body, from these deflections where pressures in the upper dorsal and through the cervical have prevented the proper circulation through bronchi and trachea, these have made for a thickening of the walls of tissue. Thus when there are changes of pressure in atmosphere, or when there are certain characters of foods taken, when there is the least cold or that which produces an unbalanced chemical condition in the body in the acids and alkalines, we find that there are recurrent spasmodic reactions through those areas where these scars or hindrances have been produced from this deflection. It is called an asthmatic condition, or asthma.
These are partially karmic. While the age in the present and the longstanding conditions are against the body-physical, we find that the body mentally and spiritually can - through the spiritual and mental attitude of the body - change these to a great measure.
For who healeth all thy diseases? Who giveth life? Who is patient and kind? Who giveth every good and perfect gift?
Faith, hope and then the use of those measures that contribute physically to keeping this equal balance, and those mechanical changes that will correct the condition, will bring ease and help and eventually a complete cure - if these applications are carried forward coordinantly for the body.
Do the first things first. Make thy peace with thine own conscience and with thine own environ, and with those things that would hinder thee in any manner from being everything to thy neighbor, thy brother, thy friend, thy foe, that ye would have them be to thee if conditions were reversed.
Then make physical applications as follows:
Begin with taking internally only one drop of Atomidine each week, in half a glass of water before the morning meal. Take this at some regular period, once each week. This will cause irritation at first. Gradually increase the quantity - not the amount taken but the frequency. Don't begin to increase the number of drops taken during a week until the body has begun to adjust itself to the variations by its use. Whether the one drop is taken each week for two or three weeks will depend a great deal upon the mental and spiritual attitude of the body. Then gradually increase, taking at first two days in succession each week for two or three weeks, then three days in succession for two or three weeks.
Also we would have mechanical corrections made (preferably osteopathically) in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th dorsal and throughout the cervical areas, until there is perfect alignment in each segment of that portion of the spine that controls circulation through those areas of the body that are afflicted. These corrections we would have twice a week.
In the diet beware of too much sugar. Beware of any chocolate or of any sweets of that nature or of too much starches. Beware of cold or drafts, or of getting the feet wet.
Do keep good eliminations, even though it is necessary that a vegetable compound having a senna base, and a mineral salts occasionally to change these so that the body does not become too much of an addict to any one eliminant. Variations may be had by the use of compounds carrying other properties, but those with the senna base are preferable - and the ambrosia weed, or such as Simmons Liver Regulator.
Do these and we will gain better control - slowly; for the damage has been done. It must be rebuilded, spiritually, mentally and physically. It may not be done without cooperation in all phases of the experience of the body in these directions.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Why can't I sleep on my right side?
(A) Because of those conditions where the lesions draw upon a portion of the esophagus and stomach.
(Q) What vegetable should be stressed in the diet?
(A) All of those that are of the leafy variety, cooked and raw.
(Q) What about chicken, eggs and milk?
(A) All of these should be taken in moderation, not fried, however.
(Q) Any other advice?
(A) Do all of that suggested. Do the first things first - the spiritual, the mental and the mechanical things first.
We are through with this reading.
Two copies to Self (one for the Osteopath - Please let us have the name and address of the one you choose.)
Copy to Ass'n file
Two Loose-leaf book in library for indexing
(Atomidine is distributed by The Atomidine Company, Attention: Mr. Harold S. Bisey, 1326 St. John's Place, Brooklyn, N.Y. It sells for $1.00 a bottle.)

BACKGROUND

12/15/43 [3661]'s letter to EC:
Association for Research and Enlightenment
Gentlemen
Enc. please find my application for Associate Membership, also my check for one year dues and a reading from Edgar Cayce.
I have had asthma for about ten years and had to give up my business last year on account of health, I have spent most of what I had saved on doctors, hospitals, and change of climates, and have had very little relief, but I still have "Faith".
Very truly, [3661]
1/05/44 [3661]'s letter:
..., Illinois
Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Sir:
I will be pleased to have a reading on February the 15th at 2:30 to 3:30 C.W.T. I will be at home, and will be in prayerful meditation at the time you mention.
The doctors say that I am allergic to so many things. I have had lots of skin tests made three hundred or more and they don't show that I am positive to any thing, only feathers.
While in Colo. Springs, Colo. I had some more tests made with a hypo. needle, the doctor there said that I was positive to a lot of vegetables. On a separate paper I have listed some questions to be asked, if too many and not the right kind, please let me know and I will send the kind you want.
Hoping that your service will benefit me.
I am Sincerely, [3661]
Questions:
Here are some of the questions that I would like asked. Is there any way to rid me of asthma? What can I do for my Bronchial tubes? Why can't I sleep on my right side? It seems that is where my asthma started in my throat? Are vegetables good for me to eat? Is chicken good for me? Are eggs good for me? Does chocolate hurt me? Does milk hurt me?

REPORTS

3/16/44 [3661]'s letter to EC:
..., Illinois
Mr. Edgar Cayce
Dear Sir:
I was at my post on Feb. 15th for my reading, and would of written sooner but have been waiting for some good weather so I could go out for a treatment.
I haven't selected a doctor yet as I would have to make an appointment and it has been so cold here and lots of snow, now we are having lots of rain, and I have to be so careful, when the weather is bad.
I started with my Atomidine, one drop for two weeks, this week I started with two. I do think that I feel a little better. I haven't been able to find that vegetable compound with senna in any of the drug stores, can you tell me where I can find it?
Will you please tell me the meaning of the word Karmic, I can't find it in the dictionary.
Very truly yours, [3661]
3/23/44 Card sent: Senna base: Caldwell's Syrup of Pepsin; California Syrup of Figs; Castoria, etc.
Karma (as per Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 5th edition): The whole ethical consequence of one's acts, considered as fixing one's lot in the future existence. Hence, loosely, destiny; fate. GD.
9/13/44 [3661]'s letter:
Mr. Edgar Cayce
Dear Sir:
I am very sorry to say that I didn't get the desired results from my reading. No fault of yours.
I wish to tender my membership, as of Feb. 1945. I would continue only I can't afford it, as I am not able to work. Wishing you and your faculty every success.
I am very truly yours, [3661]
9/19/44 GD's letter to [3661] Dear Mr. [3661]:-
It is our desire to cooperate fully in aiding our members to follow through with the suggestions given through the readings.
Due to Mr. Cayce's continued illness, and the unusually heavy demand upon his time, due to the article in the Coronet magazine and the book on this work, "There is a River", to have been unable to give as much personal attention to each case as we should and would like to.
In looking over your reading I find that the treatments outlined are not particularly expensive, osteopathy being the outstanding expense.
We feel it is our duty to urge you to make every effort to follow through with the suggestions given in your reading. If it is at all possible for you to make arrangements with Dr. D. A. Musselman, 58 E. Washington St., Chicago, Ill., to carry out your treatments, he will cooperate with you to the fullest. He has had experience with applying the suggestions given through the readings, and is in accord with this source of information.
Would you be kind enough to let us have a complete and detailed report on the manner in which you have attempted to apply your reading. Such information is very important to our research work.
Do you wish to continue taking the Bulletin until your membership expires?
Thanking you for your cooperation, I am
Sincerely, [signed] Gladys Davis, Sec'y
P.S. Please refer to pages 383, 384 and 385, of "There is a River," so that you may better understand the importance of following through with your reading, as well as the factor of individual attitude and its place in receiving the aid you have been seeking. GD