This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 29th day of June, 1933, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [366], new Active Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [...] who heard about the Work through Miss [380] [who 3 yrs. later obtained 1227-1 for Mrs. [...]''s young daughter].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis and L. B. Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 3:50 to 4:15 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Ill. (Physical Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body here and those conditions that disturb the physical functioning of the body; also the mental attitude of the body.
2. As we find, there are disturbing forces in the physical functioning of the body; these are rather the complications of tendencies both prenatal [lymphoid tuberculosis?] and karmic, as well as physical conditions existent in the body that disturb the better physical functioning. Some indiscretions of the body in its associations were also a former contributory cause [syphilis?].
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [366] we are speaking of:
4. The BLOOD SUPPLY is the life channel or flow through the system, keeping and causing the coordination and cooperation of the functioning organs of the body. This particular condition being what may be termed dis-ease in the mental, the spiritual and physical body, all these must be considered when giving any properties or applying any mental aptitudes for bringing resuscitating forces to the body, or entity as a whole.
5. While the condition in the epidermis is apparently much of the cause, it is not a cause at ALL; it is rather an effect! And, if the humor or condition were removed entirely without thought of what has caused or produced same, and were driven into the body, this would soon bring to the organs such detrimental conditions - in inflammation and in swelling - as to produce the separating of the physical from the spiritual.
6. Then, as we see, the blood supply is attempting to remove - or adjust itself to - the conditions that are manifested or exhibited in the form of eczema, or scrofula eczema [eczema tuberculatum? t.b. of the lymphatic glands? t.b.
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of the bones and joints? eczema scrofuladerma?] in the body, or epidermis or skin itself; and hence arises from deeper conditions. And, as we find, if it is approached in the proper way and manner, it may be not only relieved - and ease brought from the suffering that is caused at times - but the system may be ridded entirely of these disorders eventually.
7. Hence the condition of the blood in the present is a manifestation of disturbances, but not the cause.
8. In the NERVOUS SYSTEM, or systems, the general condition shows that in various portions of the body there has come such rigidity - by muscular contraction, and by the hardening of the urea in the blood, or the lymph has become so dried - as to make for some periods at times of intense suffering.
9. The palliatives or sedatives that have been administered from time to time can only be palliatives. And, unless other conditions are changed, they must gradually make for the conditions to become so set as to cause the physical to be incapable of coping with a body to be cleansed or to be brought to a normal condition. For, these conditions would become normal results of such reactions.
10. While these may be necessary in the beginning to retain in part, as fast as possible (and gradually, to be sure), these should be taken away from the body; or the body MUST meet the conditions through other sources, channels, ways or manners - see?
11. Hence, we will find the nerve system, throughout the applications that may be given, will at some periods almost REBEL; especially the sympathetic system. The cerebrospinal with its tendons or feelers into the deeper tissue and organs of the system, is performing its functions well - under the stress and strain that is indicated in turning the circulation to elimination through the capillaries and sweat pores, when much should have been - and been able to have been - absorbed and eliminated through other channels. Hence, this will also at times rebel; yet, if the purpose is set mentally, spiritually, physically, with patience and persistence there may be a course followed that will bring the whole being into accord with constructive thinking, and with desires that become ultra-active in bringing to the consciousness the realization of the healing forces that may be brought to the body THROUGH such thinking and such activity.
12. For, first of all, let the body KNOW this:
13. Not palliatives, but healing that is sincere - of whatever nature, whether spiritual, magnetic, mechanical,
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even drugs, electrical, heat, or whatever application - to be of real aid for the body - must bear the imprint or stamp of the universal or divine. No matter in what sphere or plane a soul may find itself, this law is ever the same!
14. Construction and constructive influences can only emanate from GOOD. GOOD can only emanate from God.
15. Hence, that which may be healing in every nature - ANY nature - can only come from one source. Palliatives may be injected for a time; but half a truth is worse than a whole lie, for it deceiveth even the soul!
16. In the physical functionings of the ORGANS, these - as we find, in the body [366] - are near a normalcy FOR the general condition considered.
17. Then, as indicated, there are within the functioning of the organs and the glands of the body those conditions tended to make, in the distribution of that assimilated, that which has become destructive to the creative forces of constructive activity in the physical and mental body. These are known as humors, and in the forms as given have attacked the joints: and will attack the very marrow unless there are - not palliative, but - restorative, constructive, creative influences given to the body for its sustenance and reaction.
18. Then, in the beginning - as the activities are from within the glands, and the action of those forces that must establish for a reaction in the system to create for the body bettered conditions - begin as in this manner:
19. First, be mindful that the diet is well-balanced; but do not let the meals be overbalanced in sugars or meats, see? not too much sugars, nor too much meats; rather a well-balanced vegetable diet, and a great deal of green vegetables and those of the nature that will create within the urea and the lymph of the digestive forces that which purifies the system, creating for the body the balancing within the organs that will make for the better conditions.
20. Each day, beginning from this, we would take; the first day 3 drops of Atomidine 3 times each day, and the same for the first 3 days; then increase it 2 drops, taking 5 drops 3 times each day for 3 days; then leave it off wholly for 3 days; then begin again with 1 drop 3 times the first day, 2 drops 3 times the next day, 3 drops the next day; increasing each day 1 drop until 10 drops are being taken 3 times each day, see?
21. We would also on the joints, the knees, the elbows, the wrists, the hands, the feet, every other day apply first a saturated solution of Epsom Salts in packs, see? as hot as can be well stood by the body. Then, while the places are
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still warm from the packs, afterwards massage these joints with equal parts of tincture of myrrh, olive oil and sassafras oil. Heat the olive oil, adding the myrrh, and when near cool add the sassafras oil - see?
22. Where irritations appear in those portions of the skin, use Cuticura Ointment as a palliative - to be sure; for we must HEAL from within.
23. This outline we would follow, then, for four weeks; and five days before the time is up seek information, saying just what the conditions are to be met then, and these may be given.
24. Do this. After the four weeks we will give further instructions.
25. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " File