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28-10-2009, 02:15 PM
The problem you have is also you need to know what these poisons she's taken are like for side effects. You need to know how they can be weened off. Some drugs are highly dangerous to just come off and mix with herbs etc. I can provide you with the information below for the healing: Craig
They should also make sure their spine is correctly aligned by a chiropacter, generally five treatments are needed. Craig
Epilepsy
Definition:
A group of nervous system disorders which are marked by repeated episodes of convulsive seizures, blackouts and sensory disorders.
Herbal Aids:
See Epilepsy formula # 1 using boneset and blue vervain. [SNH p.226]
See Epilepsy formula # 2 using boneset, blue vervain, water pepper and camomile. [SNH p.226]
See formula for antispasmodic tincture using lobelia, skullcap, skunk cabbage, gum myrrh, black cohosh and cayenne. [SNH p.363]
See formula for epilepsy using scullcap, wood betony, valerian root, pennyroyal, centaury, cayenne and bayberry. [SNH p.372]
See formula for epilepsy using scullcap, lobelia and cayenne. [SNH p.373]
See formula for epilepsy using valerian, catnip, horehound, pellitory-of-the-wall, peony, wood betony and scullcap. [SNH p.378]
See how to make patient perspire then give the formula using valerian, mistletoe, shavegrass, yellow or ladies' bedstraw and wormwood. [SNH p.378]
See formula using black cohosh, blue cohosh and vervain. [SNH p.401]
Juices for Epilepsy: Turnip leaf, watercress, spinach. [NL 3-5]
Testimonials:
1. Anti-Spasmodic Formula: Dr. Christopher's Anti-Spasmodic Tincture: I just received your newsletter, and in reading the information on epilepsy I found that you didn't mention your antispasmodic tincture.
I have epilepsy and have followed your program with the B & B tincture and oil of garlic and I'm sure this is effective over a period of time; but the antispasmodic tincture will stop the seizure in the process. I have used it successfully--even during home childbirth. This is a very good test, as epileptics could tell you, as childbirth always causes seizures.
I have also given the tincture to a friend for her baby. They had just spent almost $1,000 on tests and medication the "AMA Way" and were having no success in stopping the seizures. They say this tincture has changed their lives. Having experienced epileptic seizures, I know that is no exaggeration.
I have never read or heard of this tincture being used for epilepsy, but was led by the Spirit to use it. I hope this might be of help to others who are suffering. God bless you. [NL 1-4]
2. Ear & Nerve Formula: Dr. Christopher's Nervous System Formula with Black Cohosh: A boy 12 years old, was brought to me as a patient several years ago, who was having severe epileptic seizures and these had started after the child had received head injuries in an automobile accident. I have had success treating epileptic patients up to this time, by using our basics; bowel cleaning and blood purification, as well as using antispasmodic herbs. However, none of the procedures I had used over the years so successfully, worked at all with this new 12 year old patient.
One night I sat alone in my office, after all my patients had left for the day, wondering why I was not getting the results with this boy as I had with others with the same condition. I realized that I needed "help" and so I prayed earnestly that something could be done for this child and after some time of praying and meditating an "idea" for a "formula" of herbs for nerves came to my mind. I quickly wrote down: blue cohosh, black cohosh, blue vervain, scullcap, and lobelia in a 90 proof tincture. I immediately went to the lab we had out in back of the office, and made up the tincture. When this formula was given to the epileptic boy patient, there was an immediate reaction, and before long, he showed great improvement.
We found this same amazing formula would stop hiccups and was great to use by drops in the ear with oil of garlic to clear up earaches, and has even restored hearing in some cases. We called it B & B Tincture. [NL 2-11]
3. Dr. Shook Cured Epilepsy: Dr. Shook related a case wherein a young girl was brought to him with a longstanding case of epilepsy. She had suffered various injuries during her attacks. Shook made a strong decoction of Black Cohosh, blue gentian and valerian root, expecting immediate results, but the seizures continued. Shook then consulted an old herbalist, who informed him that only alcohol could extract the antispasmodic values from Black Cohosh. The parents tried the tincture, given here, and the seizures gradually decreased from up to thirty in one day to nearly none after six months. [NL 5-6] Dr. Shook's Formula consists of black cohosh, blue cohosh and blue vervain. [NL 5-6]
See Also:
Anti-Spasmodic Formula: Dr. Christopher's Anti-Spasmodic Tincture
Ear & Nerve Formula: Dr. Christopher's Nervous System Formula with Black Cohosh
Nerves
EPILEPSY
The information contained in the Edgar Cayce Health database should not be regarded as a guide to self-diagnosis or self-treatment. The cooperation of a qualified health care professional is essential if one wishes to apply the principles and techniques described in this database.
WHAT IS EPILEPSY?
From a medical perspective, the term epilepsy refers not to a single disease, but to a group of symptoms with numerous causes. The common factor in all forms of epilepsy is an excessive electrical excitability of the brain. In fact, epilepsy has been described as an "electrical storm in the brain."
The technical term for this disruption of the nervous system is "seizure." There are many kinds of seizures which can affect almost any part of the body. Seizures also tend to alter consciousness in various ways, such as altered perception and loss of consciousness. The muscles of the body may become rigid or relaxed, producing convulsions. There are many kinds of seizures, which can affect almost any part of the body.
Although the rest of the body may be affected by an epileptic seizure, medical science considers epilepsy to be essentially a disease of the brain. This is one of the important differences between the current medical view and that of Edgar Cayce. Cayce's perspective takes the whole body into consideration. This comprehensive view is discussed in detail in other sections. At this point, it is only important to recognize that medical science and the Edgar Cayce readings agree that epileptic seizures occur in the brain in all forms of epilepsy.
There are numerous forms of epilepsy. In general, epilepsy can be divided into two groups: 1) symptomatic epilepsy and 2) idiopathic epilepsy.
"Symptomatic" means that the cause of the epilepsy is known. For example, seizures resulting from an injury to the head (which can be determined by history or examination) could be classified as symptomatic epilepsy.
Many conditions can produce epilepsy. For example, a genetic predisposition is believed to be involved in some cases. In others instances, trauma to the head, brain tumors and stroke are known to be causative factors. Yet, in approximately one-half of all cases of epilepsy the cause is unknown. (Pedley, 1985) This predominant category of epilepsy is classified as "idiopathic," which means "disease without recognizable cause." (Thomas, 1973)
Historically, idiopathic epilepsy has been called by several names. "Cases of epilepsy in which no cerebral lesion can be demonstrated are labeled as idiopathic, cryptogenic, essential, pure, primary or true." (Epilepsy Foundation of America, 1975, p. 17) The earlier designation of idiopathic epilepsy as "true" epilepsy is important because it was the term used by Edgar Cayce in his psychic readings on epilepsy.
EDGAR CAYCE'S PERSPECTIVE
Edgar Cayce gave many psychic readings for individuals suffering from various forms of epilepsy. While recognizing the wide variability of epilepsy, he also stated that in most cases the cause of the illness was not in the brain. The organs of the digestive system (abdomen) were most often cited as the source of the problem.
Cayce insisted that most cases of epilepsy were caused by "adhesions" in the lacteal ducts of the abdomen. An adhesion is "a holding together by new tissue [i.e., scar tissue], produced by inflammation or injury, of two structures which are normally separate." (Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary)
Edgar Cayce mentioned many causes of abdominal adhesions in epilepsy, including:
injury or trauma, such as "licks" or blows to the abdomen
childhood fevers, producing inflammation in the abdomen, resulting in adhesions
spinal injuries (particularly to the lower spine)
pregnancy complications
birth trauma resulting from difficult or abnormal deliveries
More specifically, Cayce noted that the abdominal adhesions in most cases of epilepsy are in the lacteal ducts. Lacteal ducts are part of the lymphatic system. They absorb nutrients from the small intestine as digested food passes through the intestine.
Adhesions in the lacteal ducts can interfere with absorption of nutrients (particularly fats and proteins). Also, adhesions interfere with the circulation of blood and lymph and cause the nervous system to be thrown out of balance or "coordination." Nervous system incoordination is a primary factor cited in the Cayce readings on epilepsy.
EDGAR CAYCE'S THERAPEUTIC MODEL
The treatment rationale which underlies Edgar Cayce's therapeutic approach flows naturally from his premise as to the most frequent cause of epilepsy. Cayce insisted that most cases of epilepsy were caused by adhesions in the lacteal ducts of the abdomen. Treatment is directed at breaking up adhesions in the lacteal duct area which is located along the right side of the abdomen.
The most frequent therapy recommended by Cayce for breaking up these adhesions was castor oil packs. Castor oil is a commercial product made from the castor bean. Edgar Cayce stated that when a piece of flannel cloth is saturated with hot castor oil and placed on the abdomen, the combination of the heat and oil will break up the adhesions associated with epilepsy.
The hot castor oil pack is placed over the right side of the abdomen in the area of the lacteal ducts. A typical session lasts about an hour. Three sessions per week were typically recommended. Each session is usually followed by an abdominal massage which assists in breaking up adhesions.
Edgar Cayce frequently recommended various other therapies in the treatment of epilepsy. The most common are:
spinal adjustments
diet
hydrotherapy
medicines
attitudes
REFERENCES
Epilepsy Foundation of America. (1975). Basic Statistics on the Epilepsies. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company.
Pedley, T. A. (1985). Brain, Nerve, and Muscle Disorders. In D. F. Tapley, R. J. Weiss, & T. Q. Morris (Eds.), The Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Complete Medical Guide. (pp. 594-595). Mt. Vernon, NY: Consumers Union.
Thomas, C. L. (Ed.). (1973). Tabor's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Company.
Edgar Cayce on Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
TEXT OF READING 2153-2 F 12
This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of July, 1940, in accordance with request made by the father - Mr. [2345], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading
10:45 to 11:05 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., West Va.
1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2513].
3. As we find, there are changes in the general physical conditions since last we had same, and there have been periods when apparently there was some improvement; yet in the present it would be said that little change for the better is indicated.
4. Still we find there are adhesions and lesions through the right area of the upper portion of the abdomen; and incoordination between the cerebrospinal and sympathetic nervous system.
5. The spasmodic reactions at times appear more severe, more sudden; causing greater disturbance to the whole nervous system.
6. We do not find that the narcotics or sedatives are curatives but apparently are necessary evils; for they are hindrances to better improvement - but are needed to allay the severeness of attacks at this particular period.
7. As we find, - we would make some changes. For, all administrations have not been followed exactly as indicated, though ATTEMPTED, and have not been as helpful as intended or indicated that they would be. This is from several causes.
8. In making the administrations in the present:
9. We would have regular periods, every other day, when there would be applied the Castor Oil Packs over the abdominal and caecum area. These should be put on warm, but with plenty of oil; and then apply the electric pad to cause better absorption of same. Keep on for at least forty to sixty minutes.
10. Following same, when there is the sponging off of the body, especially the area, with a lukewarm soda water (baking soda or bicarbonate of soda), then we would massage the abdomen with Peanut Oil, - not too much of this, but sufficient that there may be some absorption, and the breaking up of the lesions in this area.
11. Also we would have the general relaxing treatments and osteopathic adjustments along the whole of the cerebrospinal area, from the lower portion of the spine upward, making the adjustments. This, to be sure, is somewhat at variance to the ordinary manner of making adjustments. Use knuckle or finger upon either side of the spine and touch each segment in the adjusting.
12. We would prepare a tonic to be given to take the place of a sedative. After the first three or four days, this should enable most of the sedatives to be eliminated - or very little of other sedatives will be necessary after this is begun.
13. To a gallon measure of Passion Flower with blossom and fruit (preferably dried), add 2 gallons of distilled water. Reduce this by boiling until there are 2 quarts, when strained. To this add 1 pint of Grain Alcohol (90% proof or that strength, at least). The dose of this would be three tablespoonsful each day, one after or at each meal.
14. Refrain from any large quantities of sweets. Most of the sweets, if any form is taken, should be in the fruits - that is, the natural fruit sweets - or honey with the honeycomb, but not great quantities. Preferably have vegetables and vegetable juices as the principal portion of the diet. Or, this would be as an outline, though not ALL the foods that would be taken, to be sure:
15. Mornings - a dry cereal with some fruit or berries. Or, instead of these there may be taken citrus fruit juices (but not at the same meal with the cereal), with toast later and the yolk of an egg - whether boiled or scrambled. This should be sufficient, with a little milk; and preferably use the soy bean milk.
16. Noons - let the principal portion consist of lettuce, celery, tomatoes (these in moderation), with some fruit juices or vegetable juices, or soup.
17. Evenings - a little fowl or fish (not dried), with mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash or the like.
18. These as we find in GENERAL would be the best diet for the body.
19. Being consistent and persistent with these, - the Packs, the massages and adjustments, the tonic and the diet, - the body should show considerable improvement; and, as the natural result of this balancing, a much better coordination between the physical and mental forces of the body.
20. Little or no way except close observance may determine as to when the attacks will occur, and there should be someone with the body most of the time - who would be able to see or indicate when seizures would occur. Then a small piece of ice rubbed along the base of the brain, at the lst, 2nd and 3rd cervical, would cause IMMEDIATE reaction; enabling the body NOT to produce the spasmodic contractions that so often occur with seizures.
21. Do these, being patient, being persistent, and we should bring much help and aid to this body.
22. Ready for questions.
23. (Q) Have the treatments been followed exactly as prescribed?
(A) As indicated.
24. (Q) Do any special foods or drinks have a tendency to bring on these attacks?
(A) As indicated, sweets - or carbonated waters.
25. (Q) What type of amusement or entertainment will be good for this body?
(A) Anything that is outside or in the open. Any form of activity is good for the body, if it is able to be kept in the open.
26. (Q) What work or interest will be good for the body's mental attitude and development?
(A) Anything that has to do with the general build up of the maternal instincts.
27. (Q) Would a visit to Virginia Beach in August be helpful to the body?
(A) A visit to Virginia Beach at any season would be helpful for the body, provided it has the advantage of the salt, the sea and the sands through the use of these as a part of the treatment for the respiratory reactions of the body, - that is, the getting wet and then using dry sand packs, which would be like massages for the body, though - to be sure - are not to take the place of the other treatments!
28. We are through with this Reading.
A special note:
While Cayce gave many readings on the treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders, none of the readings is truly a complete encapsulation of all the information on the treatment of this type of ailment. The reading above was chosen for its presentation of the general aspects of therapy, such as castor oil packs, spinal manipulations, Passion Flower Fusion herbal tonic, and dietary improvements. Other readings suggested the use of electrical therapy, hypnosis, and the Radio-Active Appliance.
In several readings, Cayce gave the following recommendation for quieting seizures:
"When there are the tendencies for seizures, apply ice or very cold water to the back of the brain, or to the back of the neck, close with the 1st and 2nd cervical." [543-30]