Edgar Cayce Readings, 5459-4

(Physical Suggestion)

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EC: We have the body here, [5459]. This we have had before. Now, we find there are those conditions as have been spoken of, that are not as well even as has been. While there are not IMMEDIATE conditions to be reckoned with that would be so detrimental, but there are immediate conditions to be reckoned with that would PREVENT the conditions from becoming more acute, and thus bringing greater detrimental conditions for the body. Now, we find these conditions existent: Some of these have been covered before, but the change in the relationships of the physical function, brought about by acute conditions and of SPECIFIC conditions as have REMAINED WITHOUT any change in their relationship, except producing greater destructive forces - these, then, are those as we find them at present:
IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this indicates the condition as exists in the eliminations of the system. The disturbances as have existed, and as DO exist for the eliminations, are not properly distributed in the system; neither are they ELIMINATED through their proper channels. As is seen from that indicated in the capillary circulation, as WELL as the conditions as exist in the muscle and tissue about the sinew of the system, especially in those of the extremities. So we have a SLOWED circulation, with at times only a slight pressure created. Not that these are detrimental of IMMEDIATE conditions, but they bring distresses and dis-ease to the whole functioning system of this body, [5459] we are speaking of.
IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, here we find again the effect of these eliminations, as is produced by pressure caused in nerve centers, of which there has been information given, so that the changing OF these would produce the change in incentives of the system as related TO elimination, digestion, and assimilation. Also in the nerve plexus there are pressures or those conditions existent that should be eliminated through the drosses through the kidneys, and through the respiratory system. These show that the system is ATTEMPTING to adjust itself and receives pressure IN tissue that causes distress. The same is apparent as is seen in those pressures that cause noises in head, depression that produces melancholia at times - again insomnia, or the attempt to rest without the ability TO rest.
IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS, and the effect these pressures in the cerebro-spinal system produce, and the effect as is ALSO related to those conditions existent. With these pressures, the digestive and assimilating system - even that of the conditions as exist through constipation and effect, and an affectation that causes much distress in the blood supply in pressures created, and in the conditions general in the system.
To meet the needs, then, at this time:
Those manipulations that will LOOSEN and relax the body, so that the incentives through nerve supply will be stimulated in their proper direction - ESPECIALLY so that the alimentary canal, the liver, the spleen and the kidneys function near normal. This will be accomplished not only by the ADJUSTMENTS as are necessary for same, but by the diet, the character and the amount of exercise as the body may take other than that brought about by such manipulations.
The manipulations should be especially for those in the regions of the upper dorsal and of the upper cervicals, so that the whole central nerve system may obtain more stimuli from that assimilated energy created in the system.
Also in the diet, let those be of properties that produce more of the activities for the liver and the UPPER hepatic circulation. Those of little or no MEATS, save the JUICES of same. Fish or fowl may be taken in moderation. No white bread. All of the whole wheat or rye variety. No stimuli more than once each day of coffee or tea. Rather those of the cocoa, Ovaltine, or milk - and then, preferably buttermilk. This HASN'T agreed, but this WILL, with the manipulations made properly.
The exercises should be of a SPECIFIC nature. Mornings, exercise the UPPER portion of the body - head, neck, shoulders - rotation of head, back, forward, side, circle - both ways - at least eight to ten times, and take TIME to DO IT! Also in the evenings, when ready for retiring, the circular motion of the body BELOW the diaphragm, so that the muscles of the abdomen and of the locomotories in the lower portion of the body may be relaxed sufficient that the body will rest easier.
Walks are well. Sand packs better. The water of the ocean good, but not TOO much exercise IN same.
This, we would find, should accomplish nearer the NORMAL conditions for this body in three to four weeks. Ready for questions.
(Q) How can the body overcome and master depression from which he suffers?
(A) By the relaxation of the central nerve system, so that the sympathetic and the sensory systems are not receiving pressure from poisons or from nerve strain. Also inactivity of the mental forces, as has been outlined.
(Q) How long should the body stay at the hospital?
(A) Three to four weeks.
(Q) Should the body change the present occupation?
(A) This may be better determined by the body when the physical forces function nearer normal - for the body will have a different outlook on life's experience.
(Q) Can the constipation of the body be cured?
(A) It can - in the manners as have been given. The exercises, the corrections, and the diet.
Well that, while these are first beginning, enemas and mild emits be used, that the poisons do not accumulate in colon; neither the liver find inactivity for the system.
(Q) Should the body change the present living conditions of boarding in the country or return to his apartment in N.Y.?
(A) After the changes and the nearer normal physical forces, we would return.
(Q) Should the body sell his stock holdings and change to others?
(A) Not as yet.
(Q) Will the body be cured of the head noises?
(A) Do as has been given and see! for we have given those changes as necessary to bring about much nearer normal conditions for this body.
(Q) Will there be any changes made in the firm with which he is associated? If so, how will it affect him?
(A) We do not find changes of IMMEDIATE nature. Were the changes made that have been CONTEMPLATED, they would be beneficial to the body - with the changes and with different associations as would come from same. We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

See 5459-1 through 5459-3.
7/29/29 [5459]'s ltr. to EC:
New York
Mr. Edgar Cayce, Association of Nat'l Investigators, Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I understand that your hospital is now completed and ready to receive patients. As I am no better I write to inquire if you can find room for me the first two weeks in September or earlier that that should I be able to come down in August.
Please inform me under what conditions I may enter and the cost of treatment. The osteopaths who have treated me are not entirely in sympathy with your instructions, therefore Mrs. [...] and I think it would be far better for me to come down to you and be under observation of the man who can help me. I have an idea that before you can enter the hospital you must become a member of the association, so I wait for your reply.
With kind regards.
Sincerely yours,
8/05/29 EC's ltr. to [5459]:
New York City
Dear Mr. [5459]
Replying to yours of the 29th, we are glad to report that the hospital is completed and in operation. Although we have only been open a few months, quite a number of people have received wonderful results from their stay there.
It is necessary for one to become a member of the Association in order to take advantage of the hospital. We would be very glad to number you among our members, and have you take advantage of this opportunity. I have told you all along that there was only one way for you to get results, and that was to follow the suggestions absolutely. That's why the hospital has been built, that we may give each individual an opportunity to see that the information is carried out exactly.
We would be very glad to have your application, and enclose herewith a blank for same. Hoping to hear from you, and hoping to see you in near future at the hospital, I am
Sincerely, EC:GD
8/14/29 [5459]'s ltr. to EC:
New York
Mr. Cayce Association of National Investigators Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:-
This is to acknowledge receipt of your pamphlet which gives particulars of your sanitarium, also your letter which is welcome. I have determined to pay you a visit but owing to certain business obstacles, I am not able to go at once but hope to do so the end of September or early October. Perhaps, you will be kind enough to furnish me with a little more information.
Do you think that the weather will be cooler in October that it is now? Should I take a room and my wife accompanied me, would she come under the heading of companion rate? My idea is this - to take a room as cheap as possible because the treatments I shall have to take will make the cost more and although, I shall not want to stint myself in that connection, it is necessary for me to economize. I have not your pamphlet with me at the moment but I think I saw the amount sixty-five dollars ($65.00) for a room and twenty- dollars ($20.00) for a companion.
I am no better. In fact, I suffer mentally a great deal and if I were to consult my feelings only, I would go down this week to obtain the much needed relief.
I assume that the osteopaths in the sanitarium work according to your specific directions as mentioned in the readings because the osteopaths whom I visited here are not as sympathetic as they should be. Mr. Weisburgh [Herbert Weisburgh, brother-in-law of David E. Kahn] told me recently that you are doing some wonderful things and if I come down and find no improvement in two weeks, it is my intention to stay longer.
Will it be necessary for me to have another reading or will the three I have already be sufficient? I further note that in becoming a member of your organization, you are entitled to another reading. Therefore, I assume that you will give me another one when I get down there. I know you will pardon me for going into detail so much but this time I am going to give your hospital staff every chance to cure me because to my mind, if you cannot do it, no one else can.
Very truly yours,
Many many thanks for your kindly and loyal interest in me. It doesn't seem possible that I can get relief. Why I feel that way is something that should be mastered. Heaven knows I wish and pray that light will be given as well as understanding.
8/19/29 EC's ltr. to [5459]:
New York City
Dear Mr. [5459]
Replying to yours of the 14th, I am sorry you are not able to make the trip this way as soon as you expected, but I feel that you will find October a very pleasant month here.
Yes, the rooms are $60 and $65. The $65 rooms are the ones on the front facing the ocean, while the $60 rooms are the ones across the hall and facing the forest. A companion in the same room would be $20 a week extra. On the ward rooms - we have three and four bed ward rooms for $45 and $35 a week. All the other rooms have a connecting bath. I think the $60 or $65 rooms would be the more satisfactory to you.
I believe, from present results we are getting, that you will be more than pleased with the work that is being done here. Everyone is on the improve and we certainly have had some REMARKABLE comebacks, some almost unbelievable. There are at present some six or eight in the hospital, with possibly three to five coming in this week. But you will let us know so that we can reserve the room, or have just what you want by the time you want it. I feel it would be better when you come down to have another reading and see just the conditions. To be sure, you have to be a member of the Association before you can enter the hospital, or get a reading for the matter, since we are running under rules and regulations according to the charter granted us by the State. It's a private hospital for the membership of the Association. The $20 membership carries with it the reading.
Hoping to see and hear from you real soon, I am
Sincerely, EC:GD
8/22/29 [5459]'s wire: 21FHG 32 NL SUMMIT NJ AUG 22 1929
EDGAR CAYCE CAYCE HOSPITAL VIRGINIABEACH VIR
MY PLANS HAVE CHANGED I AM SAILING OLD DOMINION LINE TOMORROW FRIDAY ARRIVING NORFOLK SATURDAY MORNING WILL COME DIRECT WITHOUT DELAY RESERVE SIXTY DOLLAR ROOM FACING THE FOREST NEED YOUR HELP BADLY 840A
[GD's note: He entered Cayce Hospital 8/24/29 to be treated for "Melancholia - noise in head - nervous depression - first apparent four years ago - previous medical treatment therefor 'None'." The entrance application was signed by Grace C. Berger, D.O.]

REPORTS

9/05/29 See 5459-5.