Edgar Cayce Readings, 4261-1

Time and Place: 5:30 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Tennessee.

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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 the treatment for the cure and relief of this body. You will answer any questions I may ask you regarding same.
EC: Yes, we have the body here.
Now, we find there are some abnormal conditions with the physical forces as manifest in this body. These need that correction that would bring about the near normal impulse in the system, that the physical functioning might become nearer perfect; for were these conditions to continue to function under the stress as has been and is being caused there would arise - with the contracting of cold or congestion, or with the exposition of the body to bacilli that became destructive in nature - conditions that would bring distress even greater than at present exists with the physical functioning.
Now, these are the conditions as we find them with this body, [4261] we are speaking of:
IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this - while very good as a whole - shows in the manner of circulation that there are those conditions existent in the system that prevents the normal circulation in portions of the body, as is shown in the face, head, neck and nasal portions of the system. These show that the hindered circulation allows drosses to accumulate in such a manner as to produce irritation, and even as seen in teeth and gums, and antrum and the nasal cavity, especially that just back of the nostril in entering the face. This produces, then, these headaches - the condition in the eye, the tendency for the gums to bleed, tendency to take cold easily and to feel irritation in the throat, and the reflex will be nerve depressions or nervousness that will react to any of the organs that may be under stress. The condition existent produced by hindrance in the nerve supply and circulation as radiates from the 3rd and 4th dorsal, and the 5th, 4th and 3rd cervical region. These show impingements - one in the lateral, the other in the circular. These show that this gives, then, this improper reaction to the body.
IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, here we find the reaction as seen from improper impulse from centers radiating from these centers given, or plexus near these centers, and that that condition existent in the digestive system at times is a reflex from these conditions.
IN THE ORGANS PROPER, here we find only reflexes from conditions existent as in the general from such poisons accumulated, yet localized by congestion, yet showing in various portions of the system.
Then, to meet the needs of these conditions, first the circulation must be stimulated through those portions of body where there is improper impulse or radiation from centers in the regions given, else the condition - though removed by knife, or by absorption - would only give rise to other conditions in the body without these corrections made in these regions. Then, with these removed, would the body respond to that of a stimulated circulation these conditions would be removed.
For the local conditions in the mouth and gums use Ipsab as the wash, using at least every other day.
As a gargle for the throat use that of Glyco-Thymoline and Listerine - alternating these - using one in the morning the other in the evening before retiring. These, as seen, are only antiseptic and assist nature in throwing off that as accumulates through the system, discharging in that portion - or accumulations from the breath, or from inhalation and exhalation - through the head and neck.
Using as an antiseptic that of an inhalant made in this manner:
To one (1) ounce of pure grain alcohol, add:
Shake these to-gether once so they dissolve, then add Tolu in solution, or Tincture of Tolu in solution two (2) ounces.
Inhale this through the nostrils.
This may produce the formation of that which will sluff off and cause some reaction that will feel disagreeable, but will be the aborbing or discharging of accumulations in head. Should this NOT succeed, or should the body contract cold from wet feet or from the draft or undue exposure, this would then only centralize or localize so that operation would be easy. Use these FIRST and correct the condition, or NONE will give permanent relief. Ready for questions.
(Q) In what proportions should the Glyco-Thymoline and Listerine be used as a gargle?
(A) Just so they are not too severe, but as strong as the body may use, see? Only a small quantity is necessary, but use one at night and one in the morning - it doesn't matter which, one is an acid the other alkaline in nature - hence the change as is seen, see?
(Q) In what manner should the corrections be made?
(A) Osteopathically or chiropractically with osteopathic movement; preferably one that is well versed in the anatomical forces so that the massage may go with same. Then we would give osteopathically, but corrections must be made in the vertebrae themselves. One in the dorsal is lateral, that in the cervical suppressed - or below, see?
(Q) How many treatments will be necessary?
(A) Thirteen to fifteen (13 to 15), taken every other day.
(Q) Is an operation necessary at the present time?
(A) Just as given, would an operation be made it would only be changing the poisons or the accumulation of drosses to other portions of the body - either the antrum or to any of the softer portions of the head. The deflection of nerve and blood supply is to the face - head - as given, see? Correct those conditions first, using the antiseptics as given to assist nature in adjusting itself with the new supply of blood that will be given the body through proper nerve impulse and through proper condition of the system. Should the body respond the operation would not be necessary. Should the body contract cold, or should the body find the feet wet or such conditions producing cold, these - as given - would only keep the body localized, see? or the trouble localized so that operation would be easy. DO NOT operate, then, under EXISTENT conditions. Make CORRECTIONS first and give the body the opportunity to correct itself, for proper adjustments must exist would proper functioning of any organism be correct. Do as given. We are through for the present.

REPORTS

2/20/28 Letter expressing appreciation for the reading:
"It seems almost providential that you came along when you did. If you had not come I would have gone ahead with the operation."
2/25/28 EC's letter to Mrs. [635]: "[4261] was having some trouble with his nose and head. I am in hopes that we have succeeded in getting straightened out for him."
4/20/28 Letter: "I have finished the treatments prescribed in the reading. I have been using the inhalant and Ipsab all along but not as persistently as I should. The treatment has helped me very much for which I am truly grateful to you. As you suggested another reading, I would be very glad to get one when it is convenient to you. The doctor said he would be interested in a reading to check up on his work; that is, whether he treated me in accordance with the directions you gave."
5/22/28 See 4261-2.