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I. Related Books:
1. Nightshade Free Pain Free 45
2. Carolines No Nightshade Kitchen: Arthritis Diet. 45
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1. All healing comes from the infinite - that is, from attunement and harmony
with our spiritual source. The infinite is just as accessible and available in the
visible, physical world as it is in the invisible realm.
2. At the same time, each person must take responsibility for his or her own
healing process. No one can simply sit back and wait passively for healing to
occur.
This second principle - the need for self-responsibility - can take many forms.
For example, healing requires attunement, and no one knows better than ourselves
exactly what has gotten us out of attunement. Often, if we look closely at our lives,
we can see (without needing a gifted medical clairvoyant such as Edgar Cayce)
what's causing our illness.
To illustrate self-responsibility further, the human body has a marvelous,
innate drive to heal itself, but we've got to do our part to help. A broken bone will
naturally try to mend; however, the fracture needs to be set properly for the healing
to be complete and effective. Cayce stresses the healing ability of the body:
Remember, the body does gradually renew itself constantly. Do not look upon
the conditions which have existed as not being able to be eradicated from the
system. . . Hold to that KNOWLEDGE - and don't think of it as just theory -
that the body CAN, the body DOES renew itself! 1548-3
Another important principle relates to energy medicine, a new field for which
Edgar Cayce was a pioneer. His readings consistently speak of the roles played by
vibrations or vibratory forces - right down to the level of individual atoms. According
to Cayce, there is a type of consciousness that exists in each atom. Although most
of the passages about the atomic physics of healing seem rather esoteric, it might be
easier to follow the analogy of the attunement of a stringed musical instrument. A
violin or piano that is out of tune makes sour, discordant music - symbolic of disease
or illness. Just as a skilled musician can bring the instrument back into attunement,
we experience healing when our vibrations - right down to the atomic level - are
adjusted in a correct manner. In essence, all healing is bringing the vibrations into
harmony from within.
Balance among body, mind, and spirit is another key to Cayce's philosophy of
healing. For healing to be complete and lasting, we must recognize and meet the
needs of each of these three levels. Virtually no illness or disease can be treated
successfully at only one of these three levels.
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What's more, Cayce affirms that the human body will naturally stay healthy -
and even rejuvenate itself - if a kind of internal balance can be maintained. Dis-ease
starts when one part of the body draws energy from another part. One portion of an
organism may become overcharged with the creative life force, while another portion
becomes undernourished. The result is a gradual disintegration of the body and the
onset of illness.
The opposite of this sort of disintegration is rejuvenation. The readings assert
that we are continuously rebuilding our bodies. Within any seven-year period, each
cell is replaced. If we'll allow it, our bodies will transform any problem and resuscitate
any condition. But our ingrained habits usually block this healing potential - the
habits of action and, even more potent, the habits of mind.
What role do drugs and medicine play in the healing process? Cayce's
philosophy clearly sees a place for them, but warns of misunderstanding how they
work and of expecting more of them than is possible. Any healing method attempts
to create an experience of oneness, in hopes of then stimulating a similar response
in the body. For some people in some situations, a drug may be the best way to
accomplish this - just as in other cases surgery may be the best way to stimulate
healing. Medicines can be a practical application of the one life force. Occasionally
they must be very potent in their reactions in order to get the patient through an
acute illness. But Cayce from time to time encouraged people to consider the herbal
formulas he recommended to be tonics and stimulants, rather than medicines.
The dangerous side of medicines is their potential to diminish the body's own
healing work. This is what Cayce alluded to when he warned about palliatives that
deceive the soul with half-truths and temporary relief. It's also what he meant when
he warned that we shouldn't come to rely on any condition outside of ourselves that
could be assimilated by the body inwardly. All of this is to say, take the medications
prescribed by the physician you trust. Keep in mind this thought: what those
chemicals can do is temporarily - and somewhat artificially - give your body an
experience of greater oneness.
Healing that really takes hold and lasts must come from changing one's inner
consciousness and vibration. That happens most effectively from consistent and
persistent human effort (that is, engaging one's desires, purposes, and will) -
something that pills all too easily allow us to skip.
These have been long-standing. Do not take the treatments just a few days,
or even a few weeks, and expect to be well - and then revert to old
conditions. But be consistent and persistent! Have periods when these will be
taken (that is, ALL of those things indicated) for two, three to four weeks.
Then rest by leaving them off a week. And then be just as patient and just as
persistent as though you were beginning all over again. 976-1
Cayce's healing philosophy includes other insights that can help us avoid
misunderstanding. For example, one principle states that the best treatment
procedures sometimes cause a temporary worsening of conditions. If we didn't
recognize this possibility, we might give up just before the benefits begin to appear.
A closely related principle states that when a body is re-establishing its attunement,
it tends to be more sensitive. Again, if we misunderstand that heightened sensitivity,
we might not see the good that is slowly being effected.
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The mind is a focus of other healing principles. The unconscious mind plays a
role in many illnesses and diseases. One example of this is the karmic factor in
health problems. Memories from previous incarnations, stored in the soul mind, can
trigger problems in the body. Of course, we shouldn't go so far as to suppose that
every health challenge has past-life roots; nevertheless, the perspective of
reincarnation can help us understand what we could possibly be dealing with as we
seek healing.
The familiar Cayce axiom, Mind is the builder, leads us to wonder exactly
which attitudes and emotions best foster healing. The readings emphasize several:
Self-acceptance. As we rid ourselves of self-condemnation, we make room
for healing forces to enter.
Optimism and hope. We're encouraged to expect healing.
Patience. It's much easier and quicker to destroy health than it is to rebuild it.
We need to be willing to patiently invest whatever time is required.
Alongside these specific attitudes and emotions, we're invited to use the
creative potential of visualization to stimulate our own healing. The mind's image-
making capacity can be directed in such a way that we see the healing
transformation taking place. This is not something that's accomplished in a single
visualization session. Like all the Cayce health-promoting approaches, it requires
persistence and works best in conjunction with other healing methods.
Perhaps the most important principle of the mind's relationship to healing
concerns purposefulness. A person can experience temporarily an outer healing -
that is, in the physical body only - yet still be spiritually sick. What cures the soul? A
commitment to a purposeful life. Not just any purpose, but instead one that reflects
care for other people.
On occasion a reading from Cayce would pose this question to the person
who was ill: What would you do with your life if you were healed?
What would the body be healed for? That it might gratify its own physical
appetites? That it might add to its own selfishness? Then (if so) it had better
remain as it is. . . But first the change of heart, the change of mind, the
change of purpose, the change of intent. 3124-2
The position of Cayce's psychic source was simply this: Why correct the
physical condition unless there's also going to be an inner correction? People who
are looking for both inner and outer healing are the best candidates for restored
health and vitality. In Cayce's philosophy, healing should equip us to be more useful
to others.
With this ideal of service in mind, we might also wonder just how we can be
channels of healing to others. What principles govern our efforts to be healers to
those for whom we have concern? One principle is based on the spiritual
connections that exist between all people. It states that as we bring the experience
of oneness into our own consciousness, it can profoundly help someone else
experience oneness, attunement, and healing. Cayce's way of putting it was,
...raising the Christ Consciousness in self to such an extent as it may flow out of self
to him thou would direct it to. (281-7)
For this to be most effective, the recipient must desire such help and have
requested healing prayer. Of course, we can always pray for someone, even if that
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individual hasn't asked us. But it's important that we not assume we know what's
needed in any person's life. For one who hasn't specifically asked for prayer, we can
simply offer prayers of protection and blessing, rather than try to direct healing
energies to that person or for a specific condition.
It is also important to remember that each reading was given for an individual.
It must be emphasized that no suggested treatments for any particular ailments
should be lifted from any individual reading and tried by another individual except
under the supervision of and with the cooperation of a physician or licensed health
care professional. However, there were many suggestions that were given over and
over, and these can be studied to find how they apply to ourselves. These healing
principles can be grouped in four categories that referred to as CARE.
Circulation moving the blood around the body through therapies such as
massage or spinal manipulation
Assimilation encouraging the body to pull the proper nutrients from the food by
eating the proper foods and in the proper combinations
Relaxation taking time to rest and let the body recuperate and counterbalance the
daily activities
Elimination removing the waste products from the body through therapies such as
sweats, colonics, and fume baths
For more information about CARE and recommendations on the lifestyle
described in the readings, please see Dr. Harold J. Reillys Handbook for Health.
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Intro
http://www.ehow.com/info_7841462_list-nightshade-vegetables-fruits.html
Culinary Vegetables
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(Q) Is there some other juice, other than tomato, I can alter with the
spinach juice that would be beneficial?
(A) As given, tomato juice (especially that preserved without a
preservative, for it is made from the ripe tomatoes) is better balanced in the
necessary vitamin force than most other elements of this character. So, as we
find, this would be the better to alter with same - see?
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Potato Poultices
4932-1, M 65 (cataracts), 10/11/23
In the evenings when retiring for the night, that of the shade variety or
vituperous nature, Irish potato, as commonly known, old, not new, scraped well
and applied to the eye. Secretions bathed off the next morning with an alkaline
antiseptic, not acid, and this applied again the next evening in the same manner,
until this is loosened and is thrown off in extra secretions.
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ALCOHOLISM
B2. 5/20/25 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...Please give my husband a reading for drinking.
He is at home mornings until 7 and afternoons usually after 6, on Sundays nearly all day,
if you can treat him that day. I am sending $2.00 but if he is cured I will then have the
money that the bootleggers get and will send you... I have almost given up believing in
prayer..."
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7/26/25 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...I sent the 2nd prescription for my husband to
Montgomery, Jacksonville and then to Dr. Robinson (Christian Endeavor advising
Physician, Mass) and none of them had ever heard of Peptotol, the carrier for
prescription. I had No. 1 filled and gave to him, he still drinks. Do you think there's any
hope for a man who will not listen to loved ones when he persists in the drink habit and
knows it's ruining him body and soul? Are there not some prayers that go unanswered
and God's patience is exhausted? What shall I now do?..."
8/4/25 EC's letter EC to [28]'s wife: "...I'm at a loss to understand why they could not fill
your prescription with the Peptotol. However, if you will substitute the word Simple
Syrup for this, it will be all the same... I am sure that it requires some effort on the part
of Mr. [28], and I'm just as sure that God's patience does not become exhausted, and
though someone may not heed - it is the exception that often proves the rule and God's
promises are true..."
10/8/25 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...I have given nearly all the tonic and my husband still
drinks. Will you pray for him... I have prayed and agonized for years that he would quit.
His father drank and if heredity has anything to do with him he may have a graver battle
to fight than we know. He quit once for 5 years. Mr. T. J. Shelton of Denver - healer -
perhaps you know him - treated and still he drinks. Mr. Shelton said he resisted this
treatment. But I still feel that God will save - anyway if you can, I'm sure you will help
him, for I feel you are nearer God than anyone I know..."
1/17/25 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...I have complied as fully as possible in regard to your
advice. He still drinks ... We have a son in State University who can't get full work there
to pay all bills, so we must see him through. Two more - a boy and girl to finish High
School... can you see how I am nonplussed?... He is a member of the Church and I am
sick to think of what it means to others. I have asked for prayers and healing of the
Church Invisible, Boston, am told to think of him as God's perfect child and not to think of
him going to ruin, their letters are beautiful and wonderful. Shall I give him medicine or
leave him in God's hands? He says I nag him, because I plead so often but I am so
hurt... Will be glad to hear what you have to say about these two [Son [25] and Husband
[28]]..."
/23/26 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...My husband is better from the trouble - but has been
sick. I know some prayers are answered..."
4/l2/26 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...My husband quit for 2 weeks and took it up. There is
something strange about my prayers not being heard, in regard to him. He seems bent
on destruction. Just think he is a deacon in his church...he has a fine mind, energy; can
build houses or make things grow; had 7 years of drug training... I will appreciate any
word of advice..."
4/15/26 Letter from EC to [28]'s wife: "...Sorry indeed to know that things are not so well
with your husband... You may rest assured that I will not forget to remember you and
yours in my prayers..."
5/5/26 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...My husband quit for a couple of weeks but couldn't stay
that way, still I pray..."
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1/9/28 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...If you keep on file the prescriptions of former patients,
will you please send me a copy of the one for my husband... It was a cure for drinking.
He has taken it up again. Prayers and pleadings do not seem to work. So will be so
glad to try the medicine again if you have the number. If not, alright, as I know you have
many interests..."
1/16/28 EC's letter to [28]'s wife: "...In looking up your husband's reading we find this
given... We certainly hope this will be of assistance..."
12/1/29 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...Could you please send a prescription that would
disgust a drunkard? My husband quit for several months but is on it again. The one you
gave long ago does not help him. Send bill for same. Can you explain why God fails to
answer my prayers in regard to this?..."
12/8/29 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...I wrote you last week in regard to a prescription. Since
this my husband is alright, I trust you have not written nor been bothered by my
request..."
6/10/30 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...Please send me some medicine to cure drinking. My
husband quits for a time and goes at it again. He is 60 years old, and I know he can't
last long unless he stops. If you can send something to turn him against it - ... When I
give tonic you prescribed he takes it and also drinks
bootleg. Send C.O.D..."
11/4/30 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...If you have found a cure for liquor drinking in your
researches, and it seems there must be one somewhere, please if you can let me have it
and send your bill... Can you help me - if this man is doomed and no hopes, if I knew it,
- is it possible for me to be reconciled to the thought that God wills it?..."
6/6/31 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...Does the loss of a human soul mean anything to you?
If so please help my husband, as he is drinking heavy again, after a few months of
soberness. Is there anything on earth that will make him sick of it? Have prayed so
much..."
6/11/31 Letter from EC to [28]'s wife: "...We had a prescription [4386-1] given some time
ago, which I am asking Miss Davis to enclose with this letter. I would like to know the
results you have with this..."
12/29/32 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...[28] still drinks in spite of all you proposed... Shall I
give up the thought of his ever quitting drink? I have prayed many years..."
11/23/34 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...My husband died in February, 1934..."
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, located at the home (not at this present
time).
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3. Now we find there are some abnormal conditions that are forming and that are
produced in the body. These, we find, have to do with the digestive system and
the eliminations in the body.
4. Now, these are conditions as we find them in the body. First:
5. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find below quantity in the pressure;
however, above normal. In the distribution in the system, this very poor. Hence
the conditions as we find throughout where the body fails to assimilate or to
separate within the functioning organism those properties necessary for normal
sustenance and rebuilding in the system. Hence the conditions as are produced
in liver, in kidneys and in the alimentary canal proper. This from over stimulation
and poor assimilation and eliminations.
6. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, this we find so subjugated that we find only certain
portions functioning near normal. These in the extremities of the body, and the
system keeps so keyed or taxed by the lack of assimilation as to prevent the
coordinating in nerve system proper (cerebrospinal). In sympathetic and in
mental, both overtaxed by these portions of system attempting to create physical
equilibrium. Hence the extremes to which the mental functioning goes, more in
mental than spiritual, you see.
7. In the organic organs and organic functioning, we find the heart, liver, spleen,
kidneys involved. Rest of the system very good.
8. Digestion impaired, on account of condition created in spleen, pancreas and
liver. Hence the deterioration, as it were, of the whole system and the lack of
assimilations and of the digestive system functioning normal.
9. Then, in the physical, to bring normal conditions for the body would be to first
leave off those stimulants in such quantities as cause this over-taxation in blood
supply, in the digestive system and to supply that necessary for the system to
function near normal.
Given these stimulants, we will find, while it will produce nausea if stimulants
or intoxicants are taken, it will prevent same from being taken and there will be
taken away much of the desire for same, though much of this depends upon the
mental portion of the body, as we shall see. Use then this:
Podophyllin............1 grain,
Cascara Sagrada........1 grain,
Leptandrin.............1 grain,
Licorice Compound....1/2 grain.
10. Make these in this quantity in each capsule, making five (5) capsules. One
shall be taken every other day.
11. Give this as the stimulant and preventative from using over-stimulants:
Tincture Valerian......2 ounces,
Bromide of Potash......2 drams,
Iodide of Potash......10 grains,
with Elixir Calisaya........4 ounces,
and Elixir Celerina........1 ounce,
and with Extract of Verbena....15 minims.
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12. The carrier for this should be sufficient Peptotol to make sixteen (16) ounces.
The dose would be teaspoonful twice each day, morning and evening. By the
time the whole quantity is taken, we will find the body will be rid of much of the
desire for those properties that over-balance the system.
13. Should the body take the over-stimulus while using this and become sick and
nauseated, use the enema, also the stomach pump or wash to cleanse the
stomach of same, though this would not be a poison in itself, unless there was
certain combinations of properties taken in diet. Hence, while these are being
taken, the diet should consist chiefly of meats or game, or the juices of same,
with only vegetables that grow above the ground, and no form or combination of
any nightshade variety of vegetable.
14. Then for the mental, we find the body very capable, would it only guide itself
in the manner in which it understands the knowledge of self. Spiritual
understanding only comes from the understanding of the divine within self, and
the attempt to correlate same will always bring the development of self mentally
and spiritually. For those who call upon God will not find Him afar off but ever
present and ready to answer the self as is found in the inner man.
15. We are through for the present.
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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here. We have had this before, you see. Now, as
for the physical conditions in this body they are a great deal better in many
different respects from those we had here before. There are some conditions
that should be looked after regarding conditions through the lower portion of the
intestinal tract. This we find makes some reflex conditions through the pyloric
end of the stomach, causing, at times, halitosis, for this body, which makes
unpleasant conditions for the individual.
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2. The conditions that existed through other portions of the body, especially
through the pelvic organs, are better. We find, by correct actions of the body,
would remain eliminated from the system provided blood supply and activity
through the digestive organs are kept producing perfect elimination, so that each
cycle of functioning organs will replace or overcome conditions.
3. We would keep at all times sufficient quantities of a vegetable nature carrying
a great amount of the dissolving fluids in the system, such as we find in those of
the citrus fruits, berries and some of the vegetables that grow above the ground.
Those of celery, English peas, butter beans - vegetables of this character rather
than nightshade. Tomatoes good, but not in excess, for they would rather
influence the juices of the pancreas - some portions, especially along the
prostate and other glands of this nature.
4. As for the body's better welfare through the social, spiritual and mental, it
would only be well for the body to keep well in mind that it must study to show
itself approved unto its Maker, and not be ashamed of those ideals that give to
the development of others, while that of self must be approved of its Maker.
Those of others must be consideration as to whether approved to Him or not, and
that HIS spirit beareth witness with thy spirit whether thou art chosen of Him to
carry unto others those unsearchable riches of His nature and being.
5. As to the connections that are, or might be, with Edgar Cayce, we do not find
that there will be further than those of the distant, except from time to time as the
development of each individual's personality is given to those to whom the Maker
has endowed those spaces of time to come in touch with. [Work: EC]
6. As to the connections with someone in Birmingham - public accountants; it
would not be well, or satisfying, as we find here. It may be made; might be for
the time being of a satisfactory nature - it will not be of a lasting character. There
are other connections here that would be of a nature that would be well-pleasing
to this body and others concerned. This is as we find. Do this. We are through.
2/25/25 He wrote: "You may be sure that I am still interested in your work, and
only wish it were practicable for me to see it at closer range from time to time."
2/28/25 EC wrote: "[4121] suggested sometime ago that you desired a Life Rdg.
Be glad to do it for you if you'll send birthdate and place."
9/5/27 He wrote: "The Ipsab has reached me, and is being used consistently [for
my pyorrhea]; no doubt it will be beneficial."
3/14/29 He wrote: "I remain in vigorous physical condition, and am enjoying life
sufficiently."
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(Body and enquiring mind, and information given through these sources
regarding his life work. Ques.)
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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, the abilities and the
information that has been given this entity or this body regarding his life's work.
2. In giving in the present that which may be helpful to the entity, in reaching, in
applying those suggestions that have been made, and in the body determining in
what manner these may be applied - also wherein thus far the body HAS failed in
making practical application; first, know this:
3. That which is impractical and ONLY theory, or only idealistic, is of little material
or concrete value; but that which is of the spiritual import must be applied in the
spiritual life; that which is mental must be applied in the mental life. And these
combined BUILD or make for that which is practical in the physical or material life.
4. In the application of that given, the entity has the more oft attempted to reach
or attain effects or results WITHOUT making personal application of the spiritual
and mental truths. And these become then as extravagances or as
stumblingblocks in the experience. Also, as indicated, in the material or physical
life there have been some indiscretions; these arising from - well - that attitude of
"Well, what will happen anyway will happen!"
5. While there may be derived a great incentive from such information as given
through these sources, and from many phases of man's experience - whether
astrological, psychological, numerological or what not, as we have given, these
are RATHER as signs, as indications, as those things that may be used to
determine within the mental-mind as to just what status HAS been attained in the
application of the knowledge; or with what wisdom, with what standards, with
what measures thou hast measured thy attainments.
6. For effects, results, are not so much in self (which is too often the judgement
of man) but in what thou hast done with that attained toward applying thyself IN
relationships to thy fellow man - or in what has been his (thy fellowman's)
reaction.
7. Oft thou hast heard, "Let not thy good be evilspoken of." How, why, may such
occur?
8. Thou speakest (under such environs) one manner and livest another life.
Thou proclaimest in thy experience that thou believest this or that, and then thou
dost proceed to act as if it didn't exist!
9. THESE be thy stumblingblocks, my son.
10. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) Why have all my efforts to make some archeological connections failed?
(A) Let the PREPARATION of thyself, physically, mentally, be made first.
And then there may be made such connections. For what be the laws? Like
attracts like! Hast thou not read that he who buildeth the best mouse trap,
though he live in the midst of a forest, will have a beaten path to his door? Hast
thou not read again, "Consecrate yourselves THIS DAY; wash thy garments and
thy body and be CLEAN; for on the morrow thy God would speak with thee?"
What be the interpretations thereof?
Make, as indicated, the mental and spiritual application respecting such
things; knowing that it is not that thou hast declared thou art the best to be
obtained but that thou hast PROVEN it in thy service to thy fellow man! And he
that keepeth these shall be CALLED!
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12. (Q) Why have I been unable to find the fragrant ivy, the odor of which should
be studied by me? [As in 274-7, Par. 1.]
(A) Seek and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto thee. Study
ALL of those of the ivy family including what has been called the geranium. For
this is of THAT family, or the stock from which MAN hath brought the varied
forms or representations of that plant.
Another:
In much of thy seeking (as thy advanced thought is so determined, or
accepted by many), the synthetic odors, synthetic reactions from varied forms of
vegetation or grasses have been accepted; yet these are much like accepting
shadows - for the REAL thing!
13. (Q) Regarding the fragrant ivy, could you give more precisions?
(A) As just indicated. Follow the stock from which there has been the
propagation of those various plants, with all their VARIED odors.
From what did the plant OBTAIN its ability to produce in the one that of lemon, in
another orange, in another lavender, in another violet?
ITS parent stock was given, not by man but by the very Creative Forces, the
ABILITY to take and make that which becomes as an essence that RESPONDS
to or sets in vibration the olfactory influences in the mucous membranes of the
body of man; determining it to be SETTING in motion that which has such an
influence!
For as has been indicated, and as may be or should be worked upon or
classified by man, there is the ability to make odors that will respond, and do
respond, to certain individuals or groups; and many hundreds ARE responding to
odors that PRODUCE the EFFECT within their systems for activities that the
psychoanalyst and the psychologist have long since discarded - much as they
have the manner in which the Creative Forces or God MAY manifest in an
individual!
What meaneth they of old when saying, "This hath ascended to the throne of
grace as a sweet saviour, a sweet incense before the Maker, the Creator," but
that that within the the individual is made aware of that estate which he had
before he entered into flesh and became contaminated by the forms of matter in
such a manner?
For odor is gas, and not of the denser matter that makes for such activity in
individuals' lives as to make for the degrading things.
Again, what meaneth He when He gave, "I am loath to thy sacrifices and to
thy incense, for thou hast contaminated same with the blood of thy sons and
daughters in the manner in which thou has led them astray."
The mixing of those things, then, became as stumblingblocks. What did
Jeroboam, that he made the children of Israel to sin, but to offer rather the
sandalwoods of the nations or the Egyptians that made for the arousing of the
passions in man for the gratifications of the seeking for the activities that would
satisfy his own indulgence, rather than the offering of those things that would
make for the GLORY of the Lord's entrance into the activities of the individual?
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What bringeth the varied odors into the experience of man? Did lavender
ever make for bodily associations? Rather has it ever been that upon which the
angels of light and mercy would bear the souls of men to a place of mercy and
peace, in which there might be experienced more the glory of the Father.
Yet what bringeth mace and allspice and the various peppers but that which
would arouse within man that of vengeance? Why?
These are of those influences that build such IN the experience.
Then INDEED through the study of those things that have been indicated for
this body, this soul now known as or called [274], there may come that which
may be builded even as the music of the spheres, so that it may act upon the
body in the varied forms of its development and experience.
Hast thou ever known the odor from a flesh body of a babe to be the same as
the odor from a body that has been steeped in the sins of the world, and has
become as dross that is fit only to be cast upon the dunghill to become again that
through which there may be gained those activities in a sphere of opportunity for
a soul expression?
Then, just as these may answer for the varied stages of an individual
development, there should be those things that make for such an activity.
Look about thee; and thou may understand how that one of the canine or cat
family may - through the very spoor of its master or one of its kind - determine
not only the days of its passage but as to the state of its being, interpreted as to
its ability for procreation within its own self. This ye see and have taken little
thought of.
How much more, then, may there be brought into the experiences of
individuals that which may answer in their preparations (body and mind), through
the varied effects that may be obtained in the entity or individual entering into an
activity that becometh it as a son of a living God?
Dost thou put upon the body of the harlot the same that thou findest upon the
altar of thy Lord? Dost thou find upon those entering at birth the same as upon
those passing at death? Far apart be these, yet it is as in every law - JUST the
reverse side of the same thing!
14. (Q) Could you give some information on the relation of the sense of smell to
the other senses?
(A) These apply as has been indicated in that just given. Study these, not
only from the manner in which they affect the body in the various stages of its
development but from that they have reflected and do reflect in the activity of that
kingdom just below thee - yet so often with the appearance of being far above
many of those that have made themselves beneath the animal kingdom!
15. We are through for the present.
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ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION
INDIGESTION
LESIONS
TOXEMIA
2. EC: Now, we find the body in the physical forces very good in many respects,
yet there are some abnormal conditions that cause distress in the system.
These, as we find at the present time are specific conditions and affect the
system in sometimes specific manners and ways. At others rather a reflex
condition. Hence the cause and effect are viewed often in different way from the
manner as the effect is shown in the system.
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3. Now, these are conditions as we find them in this body, [2888] we are
speaking of, present in this room. First:
4. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find very good at the present time. There
are times, as we see, from the indications as are left in the various functioning
organs, when the blood carries elements that are not eliminated through their
proper channels. Hence the system, especially in the emunctories, becomes
over-charged. At such times we have trouble with liver, and reflexes to the
kidneys, tendency of constipation and the arising of toxins in system. At such
times we find distress from the mesenteric system, and pains through the right
and lower side. Again we find these reflexes cause distress through the same
blood supply, leaving toxins in system, distresses in the lower end of stomach,
burning sensation, tendency when foods are taken to belch a great deal, or to
produce, as it were, lumps rising in throat, pain in pit of stomach and toward the
right upper portion of body.
5. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, in this we find the seat of the troubles, especially in
the cerebro-spinal nerve system. In the ganglion about the last dorsal and the
2nd and 3rd lumbars, we find lesions that produce the greater portion of the
trouble in body, or the seat of the trouble in body, and other conditions are
reflexes, or reaction from the trouble produced there.
6. We find in times back there was a strain through lifting and wrenching of body,
when there was trouble caused there. This the system went about to heal in
normal manner, yet with this drawing about the strained portions produced a form
of lesion, that with retraction at times brings these conditions. In this we find it
brings the disturbance to the stomach, the kidneys, the liver, the spleen, the
functioning of digestive system; not always, yet these come spasmodically,
suffering more when we have reaction from either physical or mental strain to the
body. In the sympathetics this has gone about to produce specific conditions in
the functioning organs. This we see also reflexly through sympathetic and
through sensory system creates reflexes in other portions of the sensory system.
7. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS, brain forces very good.
8. Sensory organism, reflex strain on cerebro-spinal nerve plexus, and that of the
drosses in system, bring again a form of lesion in the 2nd dorsal and 3rd and 4th
cervical. This brings strain to sensory system. Has brought in times back more
to eyes and to the throat than as at the present time, for we then had some
distresses and troubles. The tendency was at that time to clear throat,
something seemed to rise and had to be swallowed. We find that we brought
burning sensations to the eyes, inflammation to the back portion of the eye ball
proper. This has been relieved by the lesion as has formed, which prevents this
retraction; yet must be relieved to bring the body to a normal coordination
through nerve system and functioning organs.
9. Lungs, bronchials, very good.
10. Heart's action, no organic conditions, yet we have found a subnormal
pressure at some times. Again an abnormal pulsation, produced by toxins
carried in system when congestion showed in body.
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11. In digestive organs, in stomach proper, these reflexes, and from these
conditions, an acidity had formed in lower portion of the stomach and in the
duodenum, and in the lower end of the stomach; there has been times when
there were lacerations rather than ulcerations, for the soreness produced there
was from an acidity or too much hydrochloric for this lactic or lacteal forces in the
system. This taxed, as we see, the liver. Hence we have a dormant condition,
yet an engorged right lobe. The system attempting to again adjust itself.
12. In the lower portion of the intestinal digestion through sympathetic and
through the functioning of the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus, under acid
strain, under toxin strain, has produced a condition in the head of ascending
colon, wherein congestion brings distresses to the body. This we find purely
reflex conditions as produced in system from this condition existing in lower
dorsal and in lumbar region. This we find also in the hepatics and in the kidneys,
a reflex condition of the system attempting to eliminate through their channels
drosses carried in system.
13. Then, to relieve these conditions, and to prevent the taxed system from
serrogating and causing functional conditions, that would necessitate the organic
disturbance, take in the system these properties:
14. Make a tea of Ambrosia Weed, or Ragweed. Six drams of the weed to
twelve ounces of distilled water. Reduce by simmering (not boiling) to six
ounces. Strain and add one ounce Cane Sugar. Two ounces pure grain alcohol,
with one dram Balsam of Tolu cut in it.
15. The dose would be teaspoonful twice each day, on arising and just before
retiring, and have the corrections made in the dorsal and lumbar region, through
deep manipulation (osteopathic) so that the assimilations in system and
eliminations in system may be corrected.
16. Do these, taking the treatments, osteopathically, at least twice each week,
until twenty-four treatments have been taken, and two quantities of medicinal
properties have been taken.
17. We will find the body will be brought to the normal conditions.
18. For the diet, while this is being taken, let the body only take meats of fish or
fowl, and not too large quantities. Plenty of rough material, as it would be; brans,
gruels and green vegetables of celery, lettuce, carrots, beets, such vegetables
good and better for the body. Not too much Irish potatoes or any night shade
variety. Beets, carrots, lettuce, celery, peas, beans, lentils. No Irish potatoes,
sweet potatoes, turnips or of that nature for the body.
19. We will find by the time these have been taken, the body will be to the normal
condition, [2888].
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Perineuritis Par. 3
SCIATICA
Uricacidemia
Par. 3
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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here. Now, the abnormal condition as we find in
this body has to do with the imperfect elimination and the effect this has
produced on the ligaments and nerve tissue with the muscular forces over the
body, especially, to the extremities and the locomotory nerve centers, see.
2. Now, these are conditions as we find them in this body here, [3847], we are
speaking of, ..., Alabama: The blood supplying forces in the physical body have
been carried in the system, for times back, some of the bacilli that has impaired
the rebuilding centers or cells through some of the portions of the body and has
allowed these impurities in attempting to be eliminated through the capillary
circulation to become enmeshed in the emunctory and lymphatic centers in the
various portions of the body until the effect comes to the body in its action
through physical forces. The number of red blood cells are deficient, the number
in the white have become intermingled with much of the lymph cells and show in
the distribution through organs as well as through the tissue of the body. Now,
we see the body is not always as sick or in distress in the physical being as it is
at other times, you see. Through the nerve centers we find the body in the brain
action to be physically good. There has been impression to the brain centers
that has made the body to some individuals, rather estranged to them, you see.
These have more to do with the spiritual and soul elements than of the physical
or all of the branches of the nerve ends have become enmeshed with the
condition, so we find these are more governed by the contraction of the muscular
forces by the action of the lymphatic circulation, than by the nerve conditions
themselves, for the condition is produced by the contraction rather than from the
nerve condition. The nerve condition then becoming the effect rather than the
cause of the conditions. The sensory organism of the body, we find acts reflexly
to the conditions in the system.
3. The functioning of the organs as organs we find some are very good while
others show the effect, especially, in the emunctory forces in their organs of the
condition existing. Especially, do we see this through the digestive tract and
through the liver and hepatic circulation. The body has suffered, and does at
times yet suffer, from the condition as produced through the lower end of the
colon, see, so that inflammation is at times brought to the body, but the flow of
blood and the lack of elimination through this over-amount of circulation going
into these portions of the body and through which much of the poisons are
absorbed in the system. This we find through the perineurial plexus, hence the
effect that this produces to the bladder and the kidneys at times, an excess we
find in the specific gravity of the urine, also excess of some of the make-up of the
secretions as thrown off by these forming uric acid in the system.
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4. Now, to give the relief necessary to bring the body to its normal forces, we
would give that in the system that would first clarify the blood forces that, that
would give the correct incentives to the functioning of the eliminating organs and
then that to the body that would give the correct vibrations to the physical forces,
for we find each system in the system, that is, the spiritual and soul forces and
the physical force in all bodies produce an individual vibration, but they must co-
ordinate to keep balance in the physical force, see. Give this then in the system:
5. To one gallon of rain water, add:
Sarsaparilla Root....2 ounces,
Wild Cherry Bark.....2 ounces,
Mandrake Root.......15 grains,
Sassafras Root.......2 ounces,
Buchu Leaves........10 grains.
This would be simmered, not boiled, until reduced to one quart, strain, while
warm add two ounces of cane sugar dissolved first in warm water, four ounces
grain alcohol with three drams of Balsam of Tolu dissolved in it. The dose would
be teaspoonful four times each day, taken before meals and before retiring. Let
the diet be no meats, only cereals and fresh vegetable matter as much as
possible - none of the night shade variety of vegetable, however. After this is
taken into the system, that is, this whole quantity, then we would give Chloride of
Gold, fifteen grains dissolved in fifteen ounces of water, distilled water, and eight
grains of Bromide of Soda. The dose would be fifteen drops, in half glass of
water twice each day. This would be taken, preferably, at nine in the morning
and three in the evening [afternoon] and use the electric vibrations to the
extremities along the sciatic nerves, across the small of the back and across the
shoulders, the brachial plexus and the sacral plexus for five minutes each day.
This would be used with the ultra violet ray, see. This should be given preferably
about thirty minutes after the gold is taken in the system. Do that, [3847], ...,
Alabama.
6. (Q) Mr. Cayce, these treatments you have recommended for this body, how
much time will be required to have the body in a normal condition?
(A) Depending on the persistency which they are carried out with the action of
the other forces.
7. (Q) Does the sciatic condition of this body affect both of the lower extremities?
(A) ... [It does?] in the ... where it affects across the sacral plexus. The effect
is from both of these, but one, more than the other. Do as we have given if we
would relieve this body. We are through.
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6. Do that. This will bring better conditions to the body. We will find that these
will heal and break again, yet we should keep them cleansed with an alkaline
antiseptic. Do not use acid antiseptic in cleansing the abrasions on the body.
This persistently, consistently, added to the system, and keeping the eliminations
with all of the vegetable matter as grows above the ground. None below. No
meats of any kind, save fish or fowl.
7. Do this. We will bring the body to the better condition and eventually eliminate
these poisons entirely from the system, [5521].
2. EC: Yes, we have this reading here. We have the conditions. The lotions to
be prepared are two, and should be prepared in this manner and form. First,
plantain, the green variety, or that just gathered; the root, the leaves, the flower
or seed of same. This should be bruised but not lose that portion that comes
from bruising. Bruised in the container in which this is to be rendered in. Six
ounces of the leaf, flower and root to-gether. To this add eight ounces of rain
water. Reduce by simmering or boiling, with cover on same, to two ounces.
Strain this through a very coarse cloth. Do not remove the particles of leaves or
blossoms that remain in the solution. To this solution then add four ounces of
fresh butter that has no salt, and which has been worked until the milk and water
is taken from same. Let this boil until the whole quantity is reduced to three
ounces. Then pour off and apply to the abrasions, with thin gauze placed over
same. Let this remain for some time.
3. The other lotion, and this will be applied to the edges only of the abrasions, the
milk from the common milkweed, the weed gathered fresh with the dew on same,
(This shaken of course) and the weed broken and the milk that comes from this
break shall be rubbed on the edges of the abrasions. Not over the whole
solution, or over the whole sores, but on the inflamed portions that are not
broken. Not on tissue that is broken but over the edges that are not broken.
4. The medicinal properties are to be taken two teaspoonsful before each meal
and before retiring. Four doses each day at that time. Do that. We will bring relief
for this body, [5521].
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The alkaloids in these common fruits and vegetables are harmless for the most part,
but they are sometimes referred to as being pro-inflammatory.
This refers to an eliciting of chronic, low levels of inflammation that may encourage an
emergence of symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory disease
processes such as fibromyalgia.
Health problems from nightshade foods may only occur in individuals who are
especially sensitive to these alkaloid substances.
Research has proven that when an inflammatory condition pre-exists, consuming
nightshades is like adding fuel to the fire.
That said there is no scientific evidence that for those not afflicted with inflammation
that nightshades will cause it.
The bottom line individuals who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease,
inflammatory disease or even acne can possibly see improvements in their condition if
they reduce or eliminate these foods from their diet.
If you are sensitive to alkaloids it is helpful to familiarize yourself with the most
common fruits, vegetables and other products that belong to the nightshade family.
Heres a quick snapshot of some of the most common ones:
Tomatoes
The most common nightshade in the North and South American diets is tomatoes.
They are usually consumed raw, in juices, in a sauce over pasta, in lasagnas, pizzas
and chilis, or as a salsa to accompany a meal.
Potatoes
Another common nightshade on your plate is potatoes, whether it is boiled, baked or
mashed.
French fries and potato chips also constitute important sources of potatoes in the diet.
Fortunately, not all potatoes are created equal you can still enjoy Yams and Sweet
Potatoes.
Eggplants
Eggplants also belong to the nightshade plant family.
Eggplants are found in the dip baba ganoush, in ratatouille, eggplant parmesan or are
served as a vegetable, whether grilled or as a pizza topping.
Peppers
All varieties of peppers, including the bell pepper, Italian pepper and chili peppers
(with the exception of black pepper) are part of the nightshade family.
This also includes hot peppers, cayenne, paprika as well as Tabasco sauce. Many
spicy dishes contain some sort of pepper.
Berries
Goji berries are increasingly popular because of their high antioxidant content.
However, this fruit is part of the nightshade family of plants.
Other berries, such as ashwagandha, an herb used in Ayurvedic medicine, Cape
gooseberries, but not normal gooseberries, ground cherries and garden huckleberries,
but not blueberries, are also considered nightshades.
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Although not directly in the nightshade family, some other foods to watch out for that
contain solanine are:
Blueberries
Okra
Artichokes
Substances to Avoid
If you believe that you have a sensitivity to the above chemicals found in certain
food products and drugs, then you may wish to limit or avoid some of the following:
Homeopathic remedies containing Belladonna (known as deadly nightshade).
Prescription and over-the-counter medications containing potato starch as a filler
(especially prevalent in sleeping and muscle relaxing medications).
Edible flowers: petunia, chalice vine, day jasmine, angel and devils trumpets.
Atropine and Scopolamine, used for motion sickness and in sleeping pills.
Topical medications for pain and inflammation containing capsicum (in cayenne
pepper).
Nicotine is one of the most famous of the one-ring type alkaloids and is found in the
highest concentrations in tobacco.
Even though this brief list appears to be straightforward and easy to follow,
individuals on a nightshade-free diet also need to avoid these foods in modified forms.
For example, potatoes are present in potato starch, otherwise known as modified
food starch, a common ingredient in many processed foods and a common filler in
medications and vitamin supplements.
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Nutrition & Healing is a private health letter based upon the practice and research of its
Editors, who are medical doctors and nutritional specialists. This publication is not
intended as an advisory on specific cases but as a forum of popular and professional
enquiry on issues of nutrition and healing. In all cases we urge readers to discuss the
Editors ideas on these issues with their own health-care practitioners.
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