Edgar Cayce Readings, 5618-17

(Physical Suggestion)

TEXT

EC: Yes, we have the body here, Dr. [5618]. This we have had this before. Now, there are bettered conditions in some directions, and others STILL cause and give distress to the body. The vitality is on the wane, for there is little assimilation taking place. The liver, as yet, is not functioning in a manner as will give the proper assimilations. Hence, with the disturbances as have and do exist with the gastric juices of the system, little of the assimilation is taking place.
The diet, then, will be that as is the most to be considered. Little of whole wheat toast, or stale bread, or stale whole wheat; that is, not so stale as to be unusable, but the dryer the better. This may be taken. A very little of barley water, or barley that is prepared properly. Also arrowroot - this may be altered for the system occasionally. The properties, as has been given, in the dried milk. This may also be altered or changed, for - as will be seen - at some times they will agree and at others they will disagree, but they are to be taken in small quantities. Also well were the yolk of eggs cooked with spirits frumenti be taken - very little of this sipped, or kept cool and a little sipped as a stimuli. Quantities of this would be bad, but SMALL quantities will be beneficial for the system. Or, this may be prepared also with a little olive oil with same, which will aid in assimilation for the system.
These, as we find, would be the better things, or the better conditions for the body at the present time. Alternating these. Also there may be occasionally those of the juice of fresh oysters, or the stew made with the oyster juice - from fresh oysters, not from cove oysters, nor from these that are old or stale, but fresh. These will be assimilated by the system. Ready for questions.
(Q) Should any of the oyster itself be eaten, or just the juice?
(A) The JUICE - not the oyster, no sir! Those properties in the system as have been taken with the adjustments, now, of the quinine and iron, may be discontinued for the time being - but necessary that these be resumed again when there is better assimilation in the system. The heart's action is somewhat improved. The kidneys are more active, or nearer in the form of activities - but the liver and the assimilation and the vitality are at low ebb, but the resistance is still present, will assimilation and the proper conditions for RESPIRATION be restored in a manner as to aid the body to GAIN strength.
(Q) Should the oil packs over the liver be continued?
(A) Until we can get some REACTION we MUST have SOMETHING, or else we may look for congestion there to such a state as to cause disturbing conditions.
(Q) How long at a time should the packs be given?
(A) Until - this is! - until the HEAT is out of it! We are through for the present.
Copy to Mrs. [760]
Copy to Ass'n office
Copy to Cayce Hospital
(9/30/29 Above information wired to Mrs. [760].)

BACKGROUND

See 5618-15 and 5618-16 Reports.

REPORTS

10/02/29 Wife [760]'s Letter: "...Dr. [5618] certainly did enjoy your visit, it helped us both... He has gradually grown weaker. His nights are just terrible, then he would be better through the day, but for the past three days he has laid in a stupor except when the hard breathing spells come on and then he just gets wild. I don't wonder that he is exhausted and the strain is terrible. If he doesn't get some relief I just don't know how he can stand it much longer. His elbows and hips are almost through the skin, getting up and down to get his breath. Dr. Lydic was just here and treated him (has been coming to see him three times daily) and said his kidneys were his worst trouble. Said water was now accumulating in abdominal cavity. He said yesterday he was not satisfied at all with his condition, he was gradually growing worse and wanted another doctor to help him. His partner has been helping him. So he has Dr. Dill to examine him. I am so worried I can't tell you what he said. They can't get the proper eliminations and he is so full of poison. I certainly do thank you for the diet. Am following it to the letter and he hasn't such a sick stomach now..."
10/03/29 Mr. [195]'s letter: "...Dr. [5618] seems to be fair in the day time but has a hard time during the night and his case is a tough one. Dr. Lydic is doing all he can for him and goes to see him three or more times a day. Lydic came in yesterday and Dr. [5618] has agreed to try some usual method today to get kidneys to function better. In my conversation this morning with Lydic over the phone, Lydic stated that Dr. [5618] was not eliminating correctly or was his heart at all in a good way. He said he was doing all the reading suggested, but due to [5618]'s condition when he arrived that he felt that unless some unforeseen favorable turn was made in his condition it was doubtful if he could pull through. That is why they are using energetic methods to have kidneys function. These results will not be known until tomorrow noon. If this is successful, Dr. [5618] will get rid of some of the toxins in his system and reduce some of the pressures and allowing him to relax and sleep... Dr. [5618] is cheerful but the pressure and lack of relaxation is tiring him out and his pulse is a trifle stronger... He is a good sport and a fine fighter and seems to have a lot of reserved strength..."
10/05/29 Son [1005]'s telegram: "...Lydic states Interstitial Nephritis is making inroads and Dad can only pull through only if the kidneys are forced to function properly. Will you please make diagnosis asking the following questions: What is present physical condition? What is wrong with kidneys? Give treatment to force their functioning. Ask questions concerning heart, liver and diet as well as for additional suggestions. As Dad is sinking rapidly, please get information Sunday, wiring results to me in care of [195]..."
10/06/29 EC gave the next reading, 5618-18.