In the study of the pathological conditions, these would be
interesting - especially to a psychiatrist, or to a
psychoanalyst; for the EFFECTS created are of the neurotic or
PHYSICAL reaction, rather than of wholly a psychopathic
condition. Then, the pathology would be, that there is
obstruction in the reactions in incentives received to the
sympathetic and sensory system, in their proper return of the
same vibrations to the functioning of the organs in the
system, as is attempted to be given by the reaction of the
mental body to that outside itself. Not, then, wholly a
mental condition; not, then, wholly the physical condition,
but that inter-between wherein, unless changes ARE brought,
MUST bring destructive forces to the mental body and the
physical body in its last analysis; yet taken, and
consideration given to each in its activity to the physical
functionings of the body, this may be brought to where the
physical reactions will coordinate throughout the system.
The centers particularly involved are those of the solar
plexus and the secondary cardiac. Hence those effects of the
pressures at times to the head, and the reaction to the
extremities, wherein the circulation seems - or apparently is
- cut off from same, through the inability of the return of
the blood supply as is carried to various portions of the
system. Also there is seen, that the tendency of dizziness
as comes from those pressures as are produced in the solar
plexus, those reactions as come to the tendency of nausea,
as comes from the hypogastric and the pneumogastric effect in
the reactions of the nerve system, attempting to bring about
coordination between the sympathetic and the cerebrospinal
system. Too little importance is too often given by those
who would aid in bringing a normal force for a body suffering
under even dementia, that relationship between the
sympathetic and the cerebro-spinal nervous systems; for in
almost every condition - even as in this - there is found
that the centers from which the radial forces of impulse by
reaction of the mental body - that is, the SENSORY system -
to the sympathetic forces, in those centers where they
connect with the cerebro-spinal - the cerebro-spinal, then,
in as the brain's reaction to the PHYSICAL, or the MATERIAL
body; while those of the SYMPATHETIC system are more those of
the reaction to the MENTAL being, or the MENTAL body; these
MUST coordinate, that the reactions in a PHYSICAL body bring
about the proper reactions.
In the accord, as these conditions in this body bring to the
physical functionings, as we find here in the brain forces,
there are hindrances to the reaction as is brought in the
functioning of the coordinating, or that of the impulse being
governed to the brain center itself - or, if we would term it
in common parlance, the VALVES are leaking in the brain
centers for this body. Not dementia, no - but at the base of
the brain, through the medulla oblongata, there is a lesion
forming. RID the body first of this! That at the 1st and
2nd cervical. Where does same receive its impulses? That in
the 2nd DORSAL center, where those of the secondary cardiacs
react. Hence the variation in impulses through the
circulation, the variation as comes to the reaction of the
digestive system, the variation in the reactions as come to
all organisms. Has it been considered by the body as to the
variations that come to the genitive system through that
reaction that has appeared in this? These come, then,
through that of the pineal, and its effect to the body.
Then, in bringing about normalcy for the body, this may be
brought - but a GREATER portion of that as is to take place
in the system must be accomplished by itself! though it
should be, and must be, guided and aided by outside
influences, as will have material effect upon the physical,
mental, and the ACTIVITIES of same in this body.
Then, we would REST at stated periods. Make for the body
that of a SYSTEMATIC reaction. So many hours of rest; so
many hours of this exercise; so many hours of that exercise,
as will affect the mental, as will affect the physical, and
keep - through the proper manipulation, especially
considering those centers in the upper cervical, those in the
upper dorsal and the solar plexus region - as to bring
COORDINATIONS in their reaction. Not that ADJUSTMENTS, no -
but that the massaging and the using of the physical body,
and the structural portions, as leverages, that we release
the ganglia and the centers through which impulses to the
system are carried to the various functionings of the system,
and we will find that we will BRING the near NORMAL reactions
in the body.
These, we would find, would be helpful - that the body would
rest in sand - salty sand - in water. Low vibrations in
electrical reactions, that coordination is brought to the
system. Ready for questions.
(Q) What electrical treatment should be given?
(A) This would be well to alter or to change in the various
reactions set up. The reactions to the capillary stimulation
would be those of the plain violet ray, and especially those
in the bottom of the feet, along the sciatic and along the
brachial centers. THESE will aid. These will bring renewed
vitality to this portion of the system. The deeper THERAPY
will be helpful. These, especially, should be applied to
solar plexus and to the 1st and 2nd cervical center.
(Q) How should the sand treatment be given, and where?
(A) Where there's plenty of salt and sand. This would be
well in the present districts, for the body should be wet -
then buried in dry sand.
(Q) Is the case curable? If so, approximately how long?
(A) Curable, sure - it's curable! How long? How hard will
the body NOT try, but just get well!
(Q) What diet?
(A) That, that will be the near balance between the
activities of the acid and the alkalin; NOT an over alkalin,
not an over acid - but a WELL BALANCED diet. Balanced
according to the amount of physical and mental exertion as is
expended, and supply those needs as will build UP that used.
Small quantities of Chloride of Gold given, will aid the body
also. This would be well, were it added WITH an essence of
Wild Ginseng, made in this proportion - but be able to take
care of the conditions this will create! The action to the
GENITIVE system, the action to the lyden [Leydig] glands -
which will NEED attention, as given. Then, we would prepare
same as this: Prepare separate, but take together. Chloride
of Gold 10 grains to 8 ounces of DISTILLED water. The wild
ginseng 2 ounces to 16 ounces of water, and reduced to 8
ounces by slow boiling - boiling same in containers that are
covered, and when taken - take in half glass of water 3 drops
of the Gold solution and 4 drops of the Wild Ginseng. We are
through for the present.
Copy to Dr. Lydic (to be delivered to patient on leaving
hospital)
Copy to Ass'n office
Copy to Cayce Hospital
BACKGROUND
4/03/30 [
5475]'s ltr. to EC:
Edgar Cayce Esq.,
% Cayce Hospital,
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Dear Sir:-
Upon the recommendation of Mrs. Morris Rome, I am writing to
acquaint you with my physical condition in order that you may
advise me whether it is desirable that I be admitted to your
Institution for treatment.
For the past few years I have been suffering from a nervous
condition and have received no relief whatsoever. At the
outset, I want to say that I am not psychopathic but simply a
neurasthenia case. I attribute my present physical condition
to a severe shock of financial reverses which occurred
several years ago, as well as domestic affairs.
I have five children who are dependent upon me and this
obligation has more than aggravated my condition. Presently,
I find myself in a state where I simply must leave this City
for a change of environment and proper treatment, but before
I can think of doing this, I feel that it is necessary to
tell you that in order to do this I will be compelled to
obligate myself financially and cannot assume the burden of
paying more that $25.00 per week. I am not familiar with
your minimum rates but if it is possible to be admitted into
your Hospital for the amount mentioned, I would be very
anxious to go to Virginia Beach in the hope that I will be
cured through your efforts.
May I ask your courtesy to advise me by return mail whether
or not you would recommend my being in your care under
existing circumstances.
Appreciating an early reply, I remain
Very truly yours, [
5475]
4/08/30 EC's ltr. to [
5475]:
Mr. [
5475]
..., N.Y.
Dear Mr. [
5475]:
Replying to yours of the 3rd, it's an impossibility for me to
conscientiously advise you regarding your physical welfare
unless we had the information concerning same through the
sources from which our treatments at the hospital are
directed. However, you may look over the data I am sending
you and decide for yourself as to whether you want to make
application for membership to the Association or not. As you
will see, only members of the Association are admitted to the
hospital. We THEN can make the arrangements to suit your own
convenience and circumstance, for it is to be of SERVICE TO
the suffering, physically and mentally, that the Association
is organized, and NOT as a money making or money grabbing
institution. If we find, through the information, that it is
NOT advisable for you to come to the hospital, we certainly
will NOT advise you to spend one penny in that direction.
We would ask you, then, through your own self, and through
the influence you may have had from your acquaintance or
friendship with Mrs. Rome, to make your own decision in the
matter.
Hoping and trusting that we may be of service, I am
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce
EC:GD
4/19/30 Wire to EC:
Many thanks for your letters. On Mrs. Rome's advice
communicated with Mr. David E. Kahn who suggested I leave
N.Y. for your institution on Friday. However, was unable to
make reservations for that day by boat, therefore leaving
Saturday and will arrive at Virginia Beach Sunday morning.
4/22/30 Patient entered Cayce Hospital to be treated for
"Neurosis - first apparent 4 and 1/2 years ago; previous
treatment therefore medical and electric - hospital."
REPORTS
5/19/30 See
5475-2.
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