This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at The Oakland, 2006 Columbia Road, Apt. 40, Washington, D.C., this 6th day of October, 1934, in accordance with request made by the self, through the sister, Miss [...], new Active Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [678].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [680]''s sister and Mrs. [678].
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 3:30 to 3:55 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. Washington, D.C. (Physical Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [680].
2. Now, as we find, disturbing conditions that prevent the better physical functioning of the body are affecting the mucous membranes of the head, the throat and the general reactions are to the nervous system.
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [680].
4. The BLOOD SUPPLY, as we find, has been and is - it might be said - in a state of destroying much of the hemoglobins in itself. Hence being attacked, as it were, through the circulations in various portions of the body, has made for a depletion in the vitality of the system. And with the depletion and with this humor, as it may be called, in activative forces through the portions of the body that receive the impulse for reaction in the nerve ganglia, makes for this high state of nervous tension by the very act or fact of the relationships or laxness in the ganglia. For it makes for impulses in varied directions, preventing the proper coagulations in portions of the system. But having become involved, it makes throughout the rest of the system a state or condition of over-expectancy, so that the reaction to the organs is to become overactive at times, as in the digestion, in the eliminations, the activities of the kidneys, and all of these reactions that are of the nature that are affected by these conditions.
5. As to the NERVOUS SYSTEM, as has been indicated, this is rather the effect than the cause, though the causes in activity in organs to excessiveness are the result of the exercising of the conditions in the nerve system, or the incoordination between the sympathetic and cerebrospinal.
6. The basis of the condition arises from a mild condition first of catarrhal nature, and then the poisons from same -
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the applications made in the soft tissue of head, ear, nose, cavities of the portions of the system; and has gradually grown to these conditions.
7. Their effect upon the ORGANS is as indicated.
8. As we find, in meeting the needs of the conditions, while it has been necessary for the use of those properties at times that may make for the quieting effects in the forms of the hypnotics and narcotics, that are more in the bromide nature, these will of necessity have to be diminished gradually - but there should be the stimulation that will aid in supplying to the system's activity that need for the ability to be replenished; and we would prepare a compound for same.
9. First, though, we would begin with the use of the excessive heat through the applications of the Elliott Appliance for the antrum, the nasal passages, that would be gradually built up to where this activity will make for the destroying of poisons and producing of a circulation that is not affected by the conditions or poisons that have so racked the body. These treatments would be given every day for the first ten days, you see; then they may be made for shorter periods three times a week for the next ten days, and then once a week for the next ten days or two weeks.
10. And the body should be well!
11. While the above treatments are being given, we would take a compound prepared in this manner:
12. To 2 ounces of Essence of Lactated Pepsin, add: Tincture of Stillingia.............1/2 ounce, Elixir of Calisaya.................1/2 ounce, Tincture of Valerian...............1/4 ounce, Ipecac, or Essence of Ipecac........20 minims. Shake the solution together before the dosage would be taken, which would be half a teaspoonful in water three to four times a day; yet gradually diminished.
13. It would be well also that the high colonic irrigations be given to remove refuse forces from the whole of the colon area; occasionally, not too often. For, as has been indicated, there has been an excess at times of activities through the actions of the lymph circulation through the portions of the system, owing to the nervous tension. We would give, after the other applications and treatments have been begun, one irrigation the first week; then let at least two weeks pass before another would be given. Three to four should be sufficient, depending upon the eliminations.
14. We would also use the Radio-Active Appliance of the
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plain type, attached to the body at least one hour each day; though it may be divided into two periods, but this will make for equalizing the circulation and making a balancing of the activities in the system.
15. In the matter of the diet, use those foods that make for the greater nourishment to the blood and nervous system; those properties in Vitamin A are the most helpful in creating for this body the necessary influences; as the extract from the halibut liver, or the cod liver - though the halibut is the better, as it has more of the vitamins necessary for the strengthening. The White's Cod Liver Oil tablets may be taken, which carry also the other properties. These, as we find, with a well-balanced diet, should bring for this body, [680], a near normal condition in eight to ten weeks.
16. The body should be out in the open, so that the recuperation will be more of a decided and a permanent condition.
17. Ready for questions.
18. (Q) Describe how and for how long the Elliott treatment should be given each time. (A) This, to be sure, necessitates the application through the use of the Elliott machine, which is to apply the heat to the affected portions in the soft tissue of the nasal, the throat, the head, the face cavities, by the insertion of those tubes that allow the carrying of this. The application would be made each day, beginning with about twenty minutes; gradually increase until it would be an hour, toward the latter part of the first ten days treatments - then it would be an hour about three to four times a week.
19. (Q) Can these treatments be obtained in Washington? (A) The associations may be made for obtaining them in Washington.
20. (Q) Would you recommend the continuance of the high frequency electrical treatments? (A) As we find, these are the conditions produced by the high frequency: The excess of the urea in the blood supply, that is necessary where the system is required to produce this for the creating of coagulation, is broken up by the high frequency. At TIMES it is very helpful and quieting; at others it excites the nervous system more. If these treatments as suggested are begun, as we have given, we would leave off the high frequency; for the application of the Radio-Active is just the opposite end of electrical forces which create that which is the BASIS of life. For while electrical forces are life in its activity, in man -
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save where they are to destroy the plasms that work upon the body itself - they are more helpful in the low form, than the high form.
21. (Q) Would you recommend the continuance of the diathermy treatments? (A) Diathermy would be more helpful AFTER these treatments than with the treatments. We would discontinue with the beginning of the above described applications, and when the body is able to be more in the open - to depend upon its activities of itself - these may be taken occasionally to rid the system of those necessary forces.
22. (Q) Could the body obtain the colonic irrigations at home properly? (A) Could obtain them at home if given by one that understands the situation! for with one who understands it may be done any place. Best that these be done in a place where they are understood! Do these things and, as we find, we will bring for this body, [680], normal conditions.
23. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file (See letter [which was enclosed] to one who would give the Elliott treatment. The plain Radio-Active Appliance is manufactured by The Reilly Service, 1908 Broadway, New York City. Full directions come with it. Ask Mrs. [264] about this, as she has used one. See letter [which was also enclosed] to Druggist. WARNING: DO NOT FOLLOW ANY OF THE TREATMENT UNLESS YOU FOLLOW ALL OF IT, else detrimental conditions might be the result; for the combination of treatments herein described are to cooperate one with another to bring the desired results. Let us keep in touch with you. We are anxious to help in any way possible towards you being able to get the entire treatments outlined. If you have any trouble, let us know. GD.)