Edgar Cayce Readings, 5533-1

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, [5533]. Now, as we find, the disorders as disturb the physical functioning of the body, and prevent a normalcy in the reactions to the body physical and mental, have been of long standing, and are produced by a pressure as exists in the physical structure of the body; this preventing the normal impulse and normal reactions through the nervous system, and preventing a normal control of the mental activities from impulses as act THROUGH that at the base of the brain.
In giving, then, those conditions as act through the body physical, we would find - while the blood supply is very good, when its activities are in accord with conditions as exist in the body from time to time, there is that in the nerve system - not so much that as would be termed the nervous disorder, but - through the pressure as exists in the 1st and 2nd cervical - which prevents the impulses, as carried by the organism OF the nerve system; that is, those conditions that bring reactions to the nerve system are NORMAL, so far as nerve SYSTEM is concerned, but for the IMAGINATIVE nerve supply - as for the mental REACTIONS as come for the physical forces FROM the impulses as are received from without - these, while acting in accord WITH IMPULSE, are not ALWAYS in accord with that even as is intended BY the impulse! Hence becomes abnormal, or subnormal, in its development in these directions.
IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, so far as brain forces are concerned, these are active, these are good, as to the relationships as EXIST, but producing - as has been done by long standing - that of an improper impulse, has PREVENTED the normal activity in the brain CENTERS as related to the APPLICATION of self as respecting conditions externally; and while these may be termed those of incoordination, yet these would NOT APPLY in this PARTICULAR condition, or to this particular body, for the incentive is TO act in a normal impulse, but from the pressure existent, this - as we find - PREVENTS that normal flow. Hence impulses, as become radio-active from the brain impulses, are NOT carried out in the activities of the body physical.
In meeting the needs of the conditions, as we would find, that would bring aid, or would be of beneficial effects to the body - as is understood, from the age, or from the conditions as they have developed within the body, these being of long standing must necessarily mean there must be patience and persistence, and prayer, and the proper attitudes of those that would minister to the needs of the body to bring that which will make for those coordinations of those reliefs that are to bring to the active forces of this mental being, as well as to those of the physical forces, that which will make impulses for a normalcy.
We would, then, apply the low electrical vibrations to the body in that force as creates a new vibration in the physical forces of the body, in the form of the WET vibration. These we would apply, first the smaller anode at the base of the brain, then the larger anode lastly to the 9th and 10th dorsal vertebrae center, and every day this would be applied for at least 12 to 15 days. Then apply the SAME vibration but in REVERSE order, and in the larger anode - or through that connection - carry those vibrations in same FROM the Chloride of Gold, for an activity in the system. This, as we will see, will make for the enlivening of tissue that has long remained dormant, so far as impulse from the system's vibrations is concerned, in the region of and through the medulla oblongata, as well as those in the cranium nerves of the EXTERNAL portion of the system. There will occur, after the first 2 or 3 applications in this reversed order, a tendency towards heaviness, sleepiness, or - if allowed to remain too long - would produce NAUSEA to the body itself. This, then, applied in this manner for 3 days, see? Then leave off the applications for a period, and begin with those vibrations from the MANIPULATIVE forces to correct that pressure as exists in the 1st and 2nd cervical area. This would be kept for 6 to 10 treatments and adjustments, given one every other day. Then begin again with those electrical vibrations from the low wet battery, and apply as the first applications given. When this has been given for 3 to 5 weeks, then we would give instructions for that as may be carried on for this body. Ready for questions.
(Q) How long at a time should the battery be applied?
(A) 20 to 25 minutes.
(Q) In the plain and also in the reverse?
(A) In the plain and also in the reverse. When it's in the reverse, this is to carry to the brain centers those vibrations from the Gold. When it's in the plain, or the direct, this will alter the vibrations or impulses FROM the nerve forces; for, as we find, with the pressure - there are two impulses, see, in nervous action from brain through the nerve forces of system, both in cerebro-spinal and in sympathetic, those of the white and the gray matter, as is termed, in nerve cords themselves, each with their vibration. Now the impulses, as has been indicated, TO the brain's activity, are normal! Those FROM same are subnormal, so that there is the inability - not of the body to THINK, but - to think in a manner where the activities come in UNISON of functioning from the impulses received! Now, as we find, with the applications of the vibrations, we ENLIVEN first tissue, see? so that when there are the corrections, or the REMOVAL of those pressures that PREVENT the tissue from functioning through a normal area, there will be something - as it were - to work THROUGH! Do not be alarmed that, with the changes, there are periods when there will be the body resistance from head pains, head noises, but this must be taken in patience, this must be taken in persistent manner, if we would bring normalcy, or near activity or normalcy, for this body.
(Q) What can be done to interest body in reading, also in conversation?
(A) As has been indicated, that which prevents the body from reacting to exterior forces is the inability to have UNISON OF reaction, see? When we give that in the nerve energy of the brain, that will ALLOW the normal reaction - or something to act with - conditions will be different! Not that brain forces are not there, but impulses FROM same! Then we may interest the body's activities. Do not attempt, because the body is of the YEARS that require nominally more mature thought, to get him interested in other than that which is of the natural DEVELOPMENT of INSTINCTIVE forces throughout a body! The greater trouble has been, that the interest in reading or in conversation has been carried to interest in others, rather than in self! See?
(Q) Why the sudden outbursts of laughter for no apparent reason?
(A) Were the body able to express those visions that are experienced under such conditions, it is - what simpletons the others about him are!
(Q) What is best for body to become interested in, and how can this be gone about?
(A) As has been indicated, there has been an outline here, where we MUST begin! As to just how these are to react will be seen by the application of, or the use of, those things as are being - or to be - applied. Then, as these react, as has been given, there may be GIVEN that which may bring for the best interests, mentally AND physically, for the DEVELOPMENTS as they are made. There SHOULD be remembered, in the applications as are outlined, patience and persistence must be the key to that as would bring aid; and forget not that seeking through those sources from which all life must come! Make the THRONE of mercy be a place of refuge for those that apply mechanical and mental forces for the body. As these are done, there may be given then the MATERIAL things that will bring about proper coordination. Let's BEGIN! THEN we may aid! We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

Questions submitted by Father: What causes lack of concentration? What remedy? Why doesn't the body care to mix with other people? Why no ambition? Why never starts conversation? Why doesn't he remember?

REPORTS

GD's note: The father talked to me about marrying his son; it seems he wanted to get his son married so he would have someone to look after him, the material wherewithal being furnished by the father.