Contributed by guest writer Sydney Kuller CMT
Edgar Cayce is widely regarded as the Father of
Holistic Medicine. Having the privilege
to train at his center in Virginia Beach VA was integral in my approach to
being a healer. This forum provides a
perfect opportunity to share some of the Cayce insights to better health for
the body, mind and spirit.
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| Edgar Cayce |
*More to come next month on diet and nutrition*
Assimilation and Elimination
These two factors play key roles in our bodies’
abilities to utilize or assimilate the
nutrients we put into our systems and respectively pass or eliminate the waste matter and toxins out of our bodies. Our system’s primary form of elimination of
food waste and toxins is through bowel movements. Poor elimination is the most cited cause of
dis-ease in Edgar Cayce’s readings, and has a contributing impact in arthritis,
colic, colitis, diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, Candida, some forms of cancer,
eczema, hernia, indigestion, insomnia, headaches, and halitosis, just to name a
few ( http://www.life-enthusiast.com/assimilation-and-elimination-a-3947.html
).
There are some simple and
healthful methods to assist the body in balancing the digestive system and
encourage elimination. Constipation is
the prevalent concern for most individuals, easy, solid bowel movements should
occur daily and are one of the best indicators of a healthy digestive system. One of the most mild ways to ease constipation
is through small doses of olive oil. Recommended
use is ½ to 1 tsp taken 2-3 times daily until bowel movements resume. Massage therapy can also be applied to the
abdomen to stimulate the intestines and colon to promote easy bowel
movements.
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| Abdominal Massage |
The Cayce Detox was
recommended in hundreds of readings, it is simply a three day apple ONLY diet
that Cayce said “would cleanse all toxic forces from any body”. http://www.edgarcayce.org/about-us/blog/blog-posts/the-apple-diet-in-the-cayce-readings.
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| 3 Day Apple Diet |
Another common recommendation for gently
cleansing the internal system is through enema or colonic, this internal bath
can actually remove the un-eliminated fecal matter that becomes encrusted on
the bowel walls which decreases absorption of nutrients and increases unhealthy
bacteria and reabsorbing toxins.
*Please
consult with your physician, if you have any health concerns.*
Full body massage can be a great way of generally re-balancing the system to help digestion.
This helps through increasing circulation to the body, including the
abdomen and organs and induces the parasympathetic nervous system. This is the part of the nervous system that is
responsible for our rest and digest response that increases intestinal and
gland activity and relaxes the sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.
The benefits of proper elimination include a boosted immune system, improved
assimilation and general function of the digestive system, increased hydration,
and restful sleep, all contributing to reduce chronic illness and together
enabling the body to function in harmony and health.
*Take advantage of our limited time offer 90 minute Relax and Detox Massage*
*Look for next month’s article covering diet and
nutrition topics from Cayce.*
