Edgar Cayce Readings, 5180-1

Time: Set bet. 10:30 to 11:30 A. M. Eastern War Time. Wash., D.C.

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, [5180].
As we find, there are disturbances which prevent the better physical functioning. These are from incoordination between sympathetic and cerebrospinal nervous systems. These, as we find, are showing improvement as related to the activity of some of the organs of the central nerve and blood supply.
For, from the central nervous system, lungs, heart, liver and kidneys function. Thus, as it were, when there is incoordination and lack of cooperation, one suffers from all of these in a reflex manner or nature. These have improved from the diet, and this we would maintain just about in the order as has been, but those disturbances with the kidneys will improve if we will - every other day apply a stupe of Turpentine; that is, put about ten drops of Turpentine in a pan of hot water. Then wring a cloth out in this water, lie over it on the kidney area along the back. Let it remain for thirty to forty minutes. Then sponge off. Then apply Glyco-Thymoline Packs, full strength, across the same area.
If there comes any disturbance through the prostate area, apply at the pubic center the Glyco-Thymoline Packs, also. This is for fifteen to twenty minutes. Have this warm, but not hot. The Glyco-Thymoline Packs should be three to four thicknesses of cotton cloth and should remain on the area until it is almost dry from the absorption by the body of the ingredients in same.
We would take occasionally the Iodine pellets as may be had through the present connections. Don't take them more than twice a week. This is not in accordance with that which is given, but the body will be much better and will help in this way.
We would, after these have been taken, have two to ten osteopathic adjustments, and we will have better conditions for this body.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Do you refer to the Haiodin pills?
(A) These are Chinese preparations and are very good.
(Q) Do I have any symptoms of Bright's disease?
(A) Some symptoms, but these are far from Bright's disease.
(Q) What is condition of kidneys?
(A) Irritated through the incoordination and inability for the conditions to throw off the poisons which have been accumulations, and hence the applications which have been indicated will cause greater activity and thus eliminate these poisons.
(Q) What was the cause of high blood pressure?
(A) Distress between the nervous system and strain in the spinal area of the 6th, 7th dorsal and why there has been indicated that there should be these adjustments made.
(Q) Shall I keep the present diet, and my way of living?
(A) As has been indicated.
(Q) What causes pain in back of neck?
(A) Reflexes from the conditions in the 6th and 7th dorsal, but all of these will be corrected by the adjustments osteopathically made.
(Q) Itching and pain around the rectum?
(A) Same conditions which made for disturbance from the kidneys. These, as we find, should disappear if these applications are made.
(Q) Also the stiffness in joints of fingers?
(A) When the better circulation is set up by the better drainages from the system, we will have better conditions throughout.
We are through with this reading.
Two copies to Self (one for Dr. Lulu Irene Waters, 1707 Columbia Rd., Washington, D.C., when you are ready for the osteopathic treatments)
Copy to Ass'n file
Copy for indexing
(See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Glyco-Thymoline Packs.)

BACKGROUND

Born March 5, 1900 in Chemulpo (Chosen) China; resides in Wash. D.C.; married; 2 children.
1/23/44 Letter: "As you will see from my name, I am Chinese. I came to this country more than 2 years ago. Recently I had chance to read the book "There Is A River", and I am very impressed by the work you have done. Since I was 22, I was often susceptible to draft which caused me headache but will do no trouble to anybody else. This might not have anything to do with my present trouble. In 8/41, I had a bad nose-bleeding so that I had to be treated by emergency hospital and finally cured by a nose specialist. They mentioned something about high blood [pressure], but didn't call my attention. Around late spring 1942, I was treated by a physician about my cold. He warned me on my high blood pressure. Since then, I have been frequently checked and lived on diet, though I must admit that it is not always possible to carry out the diet 100%. At the beginning, I also had some medicine. The pressure went down almost to normal once, but returned again and stayed there with some fluctuation. Six months ago, the doctor mentioned there was something wrong with the kidney. Recently I had a terrible kidney pain which lasted more than 2 hours. I will arrange for a clinical check for my condition. But it is known that the cause of high blood pressure and its cure have not been revealed at the present. It might be that I have something else wrong in my body too."
5/23/44 Letter: "My condition has been improved, since I have been on the diet...consisting of grapefruit, whole wheat or rye bread, butter and milk for breakfast; salad, bread butter and milk for lunch; meat or fish, salad, vegetable and rice for dinner. I drink 2 quarts water (plain) every day. Pork, spices, salt, fat and all beverages such as alcohol, coffee, tea and carbonated water have been avoided. I am keeping this diet as good as I can. I have lost some weight. The blood pressure has dropped to normal since the beginning of March. This was unexpected to the doctor. When I had my kidney pains the doctor told my wife that I have passed some stones from my kidney and I might have Bright's Disease, or something close to it. The bad kidney also might have been the cause for high blood pressure. The diagnosis at that time was so serious that the doctor didn't expect any betterment in a considerable time. The doctor cannot explain the reason of this change, and suggested that I should not have the clinical check up made by the John Hopkins Hospital for they would not be able to find any symptom. At present my kidneys are better, but I still feel some weakness of my left kidney and pain in that area. I also have pain in my back, mostly when I wake up in the morning. If I do some work with my body or head slightly bended, I feel some strain in my back. Another doctor told me that the back pain might be caused by the lack of salt in my diet and suggested me to drink some salted water every day. But my doctor told me to avoid salt on account of the high blood pressure, which gives me some result. For that reason I hesitate to drink salt water. My fingers have a kind of stiffness or sore feeling. I should have more sleep, but I can't sleep in average more than six hours, even with the use of sedative. Sometimes I feel tired, also in my back and my legs. Besides all these, I have an itching around my rectum that bothers me and often disturbs my sleep. The doctor said it is not hemorrhoids and gave me some ointment and zinc oxide. I have been under treatment all the time, but without further result. (1) What is the condition of my kidneys, and do I have any symptoms of Bright's disease? (1 1/2) If so, what treatment is advised? (2) What was the cause of my high blood pressure, and can the case be considered as cured? (2 1/2) Should I take the HAIDIN pills? (3) Shall I keep the present diet and my way of living? (4) What are the causes of the following and what can I do to cure them? (a) pain in the back and neck - strain; (b) heavy feeling in the back and legs; (c) stiffness in the joints of fingers; (d) itching and sometimes pain around the rectum; (5) How can I get more and better sleep? (6) May I play tennis without doing any harm to any of my organs? or what kind of sport is the best for me to get some exercise? With some interruptions the above mentioned itching has bothered me many years..."
5/27/44 Letter: "...After re-reading the copy of my letter of 5/23/44, I feel that I haven't completed the questions 1 and 2. Naturally, I like to ask about the treatment too, if the reading reveals that my kidneys are not sound or my blood pressure has not been completely cured and still need some treatment. If necessary, will you please incorporate these points to the questions 1 and 2. Recently I received from a friend in China, 2 bottles of HAIDIN pills which contain iodine and supposed to facilitate the expurgation and cure the high blood pressure. If it is not too many questions to be asked at the reading, I wish to be advised whether these pills are recommended as effective for the said purpose..."

REPORTS

9/27/49 Questionnaire sent. No reply.
2/13/52 Questionnaire sent. Envelope returned marked "deceased".
4/01/52 Questionnaire sent to Dr. Waters.
4/09/52 Dr. Waters' reply to questionnaire: "Duration of treatment: 6/14/44 to 9/27/44. Twelve treatments in all, taken on the following dates: 6/14, 19, 26; 7/5, 12, 19; 8/23, 30; 9/6, 13, 20, 27. Mr. [5180] came to me on 6/14/44. Complained of pain at 9th, 10th, 11th dorsal; pain also in chest front of ribs; had had kidney stones; had rupture on right side; appendix removed 1939; some constipation; itching at rectum; malaria 1931; para typhoid 1936; tonsils diseased; teeth not good; all wisdom teeth out; eyes and ears ok; nose catarrhal and swollen membranes; hemo 85%; temp. 98; wt. 156 1/2 lbs; cervical area very tender; lungs o.k.; blood pressure 6/26/44, 100 - 142; 7/12/44, 80 - 138; 7/19/44, 90 - 125; 8/23/44, 90 - 144; 9/06/44, 90 - 122; 9/13/44, 74 - 136; 9/20/44, 70 - 130; 9/27/44, 92 - 136. Blood pressure 92 - 140, no murmurs, regular beat of 72. Mother died of asthma at 58; father died at 45, cause not reported. Mr. [5180] was a heavy eater, but he worked hard. I was able to relieve the pain in his back and chest while he was under treatment, but as I did not see him again after September, I do not know whether it returned or not. I heard from a very good friend of theirs that Mr. [5180] and his wife had just returned from some place. His wife had gone into another room. She heard a noise and rushed to her husband, who was purple in the face - couldn't seem to get his breath - strangled and died [6/51] heart failure. Coronary thrombosis, I presume."