Edgar Cayce Readings, 5431-1

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body, [5431]. Now, we find there are conditions as cause physical disorders with this body. There are several contributing causes to the disorders; one as affects the pressure or heart's action, and in that manner the characterization of the circulation is the rarefied atmosphere or altitude. These conditions contribute to the disorders. Naturally, from such disorders, the ORGANS - or the FUNCTIONING of organs (and in this case both) of elimination - become involved; for while the altitude produces for the system a condition in the pulmonaries, as is helpful in SOME conditions, in the effects as the circulatory forces - through this condition - produce upon the hepatic circulation, or the liver and kidneys, the pressure then produced causes a tendency - and an accumulation at times in the system - as to produce pressure in locomotory centers. In the nerve plexuses as regulate same, in the muscle and the action of tendons as produce reflexes from same, all suffer under this stress. Hence the variation in the system. In the same manner do we find at times an accentuation in the SENSORY nerve system or centers, as to accentuate the functioning of hearing, seeing, speaking, and the respiratory system - as related to feeling. Hence a tendency of swelling, in portions of face, limbs, and in portions of the body. These, of course, are not ALL the contributing causes - that is, the altitude - but the change FROM the altitude TO one of a nearer NORMAL or NOMINAL pressure would be better; for then those applications made - in either medication, vibratory forces, or the manipulative forces to REMOVE pressures IN centers - as is of accumulations FROM the surroundings - would BECOME more effective in the administration. Then, first we would change from that. When changed to an altitude that would not be more than fifteen hundred, or even less - to where three or four hundred - yet the change should be made GRADUAL, rather than sudden - see? Then we would administer changes for the system, but to give those - even effective measures under the present condition FOR a change - would only be to make them rather that of guess work, or of trying OUT. Let the changes be made FIRST; THEN we may GIVE that as will be effective and beneficial. Ready for questions.
(Q) Would it be well or better for her to return to ... [N.Y.]?
(A) Would have to be made by degrees, but would be better.
That is all the questions.
We are through for the present.
Two copies to daughter, Mrs. [428]
Copy to Ass'n office
Two Research Department
Two Dr. Lydic

BACKGROUND

9/29/30 Daughter [428]'s questions submitted: "...Give cause and cure for itch; for pains in feet. Give as much advice as possible to prolong her life with comfort. Has the altitude or climate anything to do with her present ill health? Would it be better for her to return [from Mexico] to ..., N.Y.?"

REPORTS

11/01/30 Daughter [428]'s letter to EC: "I have received my mother's reading; also your letter and wish to say, that, considering all the conditions and all the circumstances, it is most successful. It may not be a very long one, as you say, but it will be very, very far-reaching in its effects, for my mother had definitely decided to stay permanently in Mexico.
"No doctor down there thought of the climate, neither my sister, although she is well familiar with conditions down there. Even when I sent her a copy of my second letter to you to ask about mother's return to S.I., she answered in return that that would not have been necessary, as it could not possibly be the climate. So, you see, with the utmost of devotion my sister would have nursed her to death.
"Words simply fail me to tell you how happy I am, that you gave us this particular reading, and I am quite sure with your additional help, once she is back to Staten Island, we can add many years to her life.
"With kind regards to you and all the members of your family..."
"P.S. I appreciate very much the extra copy of the reading."
12/08/30 Daughter [428]'s letter to EC: "I know you will be glad to hear that my mother arrived safely yesterday morning.
"Very briefly her reaction to your reading, is that she considers it a real Godsend. My sister and brother-in-law felt the same way about it.
"While mother is not dangerously ill, this itch, or swelling, as it is called in the reading, (practically all over her body) is most pernicious and tantalizing, that she can only sleep in snatches. It is especially bad at bedtime and during the night. My sister practically wore herself out to the point of nervous collapse trying to get mother comfortable, she certainly could not have kept up much longer, much though she hated to see mother go. This is much as I had surmised it, and that is why I told you in my first letter, 'though the reading may be short, the results are FAR-REACHING.' My mother herself is so anxious for another reading, that already twice this morning she has said to me: 'Aren't you going to write to Mr. Cayce?' So, while we do not wish to press you, but if you could give a reading for her soon, she will greatly appreciate it. You may take any time that is convenient for you. Send us a telegram collect, and mother will be at home any time you say. The questions will be about the same.
"1. Give cause and cure for itch. 2. Give cause and cure for pain in right arm. 3. Give general directions to prolong her life with comfort. (If this question is covered in her cure for the itch, no need to ask it again) but the reason why I ask it is, that mother has sclerosis of some sort, as her finger joints are deformed and at her age, this may be incurable, but nevertheless there may be something in general to arrest this process somewhat and thus add a few years to her life with comfort. 4. Can she take a cold rubdown in the morning? She likes it, but doctors have forbidden it. 5. Also, if it is possible, ask for some spiritual advice. I know she will cherish it much, just as we all do. It is such a comfort to have a message like that from the Great Beyond..."
12/22/30 See 5431-2.