Edgar Cayce, (March 18, 1877 – January 3, 1945) was known as the "Sleeping Prophet" and gave what was known as “readings” on thousands of different topics, including holistic healing. He is the most recorded psychic that ever lived and was featured in the New York Times in 1910.  He is considered by many "The Father of Holistic Medicine" because he lived before the emergence of the New Age movement and influenced many of its teachings.  His clairvoyant abilities made him a celebrity of his time and he founded a nonprofit organization, called the Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.), to research and explore subjects such as holistic health, ancient mysteries, personal spirituality, dreams and dream interpretation, intuition, philosophy and reincarnation. A.R.E.'s stated mission is to help people change their lives for the better through the ideas and information found in the Edgar Cayce readings.

 

The New York City A.R.E. Center, located at 241 West 30th Street, offers affordable workshops and individual consultations explaining how to use the Cayce remedies to help bring the body back to its natural state of health. They are currently offering a free copy of the Cayce Biography, "There is a River" upon visit to the NYC center with mention of Natural Awakenings.  At the NYC center, you will find Cayce Health Care Educator, Jack Rosen, who facilitates workshops and shares with Natural Awakenings his experiences using Edgar Cayce Remedies.

 

 

This month, my focus is arthritis, both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and treatments given by Edgar Cayce to heal them. The Cayce approach to all illness was to bring the body back to its normal state—that of health. He knew that the body heals itself.

"I have no question in my mind that Arthritis can be healed," is a quote from the book Heal Arthritis, Physically-Mentally-Spiritually, by William A. McGarey, M.D., based upon Cayce concepts.

The causes of arthritis as researched from the Cayce readings were: (physical) poor assimilation and elimination; impaired circulation, glandular malfunction, previous treatments, spinal subluxations, and injuries; but karma and attitude had much to do with one’s healing.  Edgar Cayce did not recommend treatments for a disease, but for the whole person. In one reading, he told a person with arthritis:

"Do as we have given, and we will bring the near normal conditions for this body. Be persistent, but be consistent with the applications—also don't expect the results in one treatment! For it has been many seasons coming on!"  —Cayce reading 5503-1

 

The best part of Cayce's remedies for arthritis is that they involve no drugs. The treatments recommended most frequently were: Atomidine, Epsom salts baths, colonics, massages, spinal adjustments, diet, and castor oil packs. Apple cider vinegar and salt packs and Cayce’s Violet Ray electrical appliance also appeared in specific readings.

Over the years, I have seen many people helped by the Cayce Remedies. A friend of mine used to send six bottles of Egyptian Oil to a relative with arthritis in Germany every Christmas. Another friend used a cotton glove soaked in castor oil with a heating pad placed around it to fully heal a relative’s hand that was severely crippled from arthritis.

 

General outline for the treatment of arthritis from Dr. McGarey’s book Heal Arthritis:

 

DIET - The blood system was to be kept alkaline by a diet accenting vegetables and fruits. It includes fish, fowl or lamb, but no red meat or fried foods; and eight glasses of water a day.

MASSAGE - Peanut oil was always recommended. This was combined with other aromatic oils to make a massage oil called Egyptian Oil (this formula is also available as Ortho).

EPSOM SALTS BATHS – 20 lbs. of Epsom salts to 50 gallons of water.

COLONICS - Every 10 days for the first two months, then once a month.

SPINAL ADJUSTMENTS - Improves the nerve supply to the muscles, tendons and affected organs.

CASTOR OIL PACKS – The pack is placed over the area of the liver and abdomen to help the body eliminate systemic toxins and restore healthful functioning. A pack made to fit can also be placed directly on the affected area. Always apply heat.

ATOMIDINE - A patented iodine solution that Edgar Cayce said would balance and cleanse the glandular system and make the blood alkaline. 

 

For details, go to www.edgarcayce.org to Holistic Health/Cayce Health Database for Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis. You can also view a video on how to make a castor oil pack on our website by clicking here.

 

 

Upcoming Cayce Remedies Workshops:

Arthritis, Cysts, Sinuses & More, Diet for Health, Electrical Healing “Appliances.” For dates, times or consultations, call 212-691-7690.

 

The Center also offers:

NYC’s largest selection of Cayce remedies and books on holistic health.

Holistic health practitioners including chiropractic, massage, energy & intuitive healing.

Workshops on Angelic, Shamanic, Sound & Energy Healing; Pendulum Dowsing, Akashic Records, Dreams and more at www.edgarcaycenyc.org