Edgar Cayce Readings, 5636-1

(Physical Suggestion)

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EC: Yes, we have the body, [5636]. Now, in the physical forces of the body we find rather a complication of disorders. While many of these are secondary, the causes are not wholly apparent; for the secondary conditions would be clarified if the minor apparent conditions were corrected. While the condition is rather of a serious nature, as to affect locomotion, to affect mental reactions and the physical abilities of the body, these - as we find - may be materially clarified to such an extent as for the body to have much better use of self and to be able to transact or to carry on in a much nearer normal physical and mental manner.
These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [5636], we are speaking of:
IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find shows evidences not only of impairment in the circulation, as regarding the characters in the elimination and at times poor assimilation, but also those conditions of some specific organic disturbance as well as the poor coordination from nerve impulses, and oft the body is more mentally able than is accredited at times to the physical reactions and the lethargic condition, or state of lethargy that comes at times which is from pure nerve exhaustion, where the voluntary become involuntary in their reaction. This is from the state of nerve collapse that has existed, and - in a manner - activities from which the body labors in the present.
IN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, AND SYSTEMS, here we find much of that which is secondary, yet apparently the seat or cause of conditions. As we find, there has existed in some times back a state or condition in the back of the throat and in the nasal portions of the body, almost as of an ulceration formed in a catarrhal condition. This attacked the soft tissue and the membranes of the antrum, throat and head. The absorption through the lymph to the portion of the nerve system, especially in the upper portion of same, first produced a collapse, the effects of which acted upon the central nervous system of the body, the organs of the locomotion (which comes with the nerve plexus), and the torso muscles of body gave way - and these are those that are as secondary, yet externally appear to be those most in distress.
IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, as would be seen and indicated from those pressures that come in the head and neck, and to those portions of the system which makes for those unseeming reactions in the circulation, sinking spells, and the flighty reactions in the locomotion and mental retractions, these come from poisons and from general debilitation that has been produced by poisons in nerve plexus along many portions of the system. Specifically, those in the 3rd and 4th cervical, 3rd and 4th dorsal, 9th and 10th dorsal. These make for those inabilities of the coordination, of the reorganization in the system of impulses to those portions of the body that are to respond to, or should respond to, the mental and the physical attributes of the body. As assimilation takes place, and there is the replenishing or rebuilding to the system, these becoming weakened - especially in these areas - refuse to respond to the distribution of replenishing forces to those areas. Hence the debilitation that arises.
In meeting, then, the needs of the conditions of the body, as we would find, to keep as much oxygen for the body as is possible would be well. Hence as much easy exercising in the open air as can be well done under the circumstances would be well, though it would be much better were this where more oxygen or ozone may be taken in the system. This may be aided, however, by the use of the Animated Ash taken in small quantities into the system, and applying the Ultra-Violet light while it is in the system, to that area from which stomach, liver, and the organs of digestion proper - pancreas, lymph, and the ducts from which the system draws in those replenishing forces, or over that area of the 6th to the 12th dorsal area. This applied thirty minutes after each dose of the Ash is taken, which would be taken at least three times each week. When the Ultra-Violet is applied, do not apply longer than ten minutes, especially in the beginning, and that at least thirty-eight to forty inches from the body. This may be done at home as well as in an office, see?
We would also use each day that of suggestion, and the magnetic forces of a body who may apply these in ROTATION - see? one day the one, the next day the next, and the next day the next, and then begin over again. These we would apply each time in this order and in this manner, for at least twenty to thirty minutes each day:
One while giving this may give the positive suggestions for the correction of the whole organism as related to its regeneration and its replenishing in the physical functioning. Begin as with this:
Sitting on the left side of the body, as it lies prone or is resting in an easy chair, place the right hand on the upper portion of the solar plexus area in the cerebrospinal system, or the 8th and 9th dorsal area, and the left hand over the lacteal duct and the lower portion of the duodenum and liver area, see?
The next day we would apply the right hand to the base of the brain, at the base of the brain, and the left hand at the secondary cardiac plexus area - both this day on the spine, see, to be sure.
Then on the third day place the right hand at the 4th and 5th dorsal area and the left hand over the area of the abdomen, that would be nearer opposite the upper portion of the organ's functioning in the pelvic organs; that is, about a hand's breadth below the umbilicii center. Each of these should be applied, as we find, in this manner, with those positive suggestions, and a gentle manipulation and relaxation following same.
Do that, and we will find there will be slow improvement - but a little bit later there should be a more ready response to these applications.
The magnetic treatments are a low form of body electrical vibration. Hence should be given by a body with a good deal of energy, vitality, but not one that would talk the person to death while giving it to him!
(Q) What should be the dosage of the ash?
(A) Three times each week take, in the beginning, one-eighth grain, in WATER - Do not take it in the capsule, but either empty it on tongue or place in half a glass, or a spoonful of water - and take.
(Q) What about the diet?
(A) These are being kept very good. Those of easy assimilation, and that make for responses in the whole general system. As long as assimilation is kept, these are very good.
(Q) How can the wife best aid the body?
(A) Being just gentle, and keeping that about the body as much as necessary for the quiet, recuperative forces in system.
(Q) Please word the affirmation or suggestion that should be given when the magnetic treatments are given.
(A) That must depend a great deal upon the character or type of individual that's to be chosen to give these treatments! These should not be said as rote, but must be said as AFFIRMED - and keep that as much as possible before the body constantly that LIFE is a LIVING thing!
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

4/29/32 Wife's letter: "What is the condition? What caused it? What should be done for it? Is it curable and by whom? How long will it require? Kindly send me your opinion in the case."
5/04/32 Wife's letter applied for Physical Rdg., indicating that she had to steady her husband's hand to sign the application.
5/04/32 Mr. Charles Francis Taylor's letter: "...You are to give a reading for [5636], a noted magazine publisher. He is a case of mine and I have urged for some time that you clear up what seems obscure to the best diagnosticians."