簡介:
在當今工業社會裡，心髒病是對人類威脅最大的殺手。僅在美國就有三分之一的死亡原因與冠心病、心肌梗死有關，大約每三分鐘就有一例。60歲以上的有20%有過心髒病發作。我們一點也不奇怪，為什麼冠心病成為我們健康的頭號威脅。
凱西對40個個體給出過54個解讀，涵蓋了這種疾病的各個階段。包括了早期對動脈粥樣硬化斑塊（atherosclerotic plaque ）形成的警告到多達兩次的心髒病發作。在這些解讀中，他勾勒出一種治療性的方法。其中有些觀點與那些醫學研究相一致，有些則提供了一個全新的的角度，值得研究。
病因:
冠心病的兩個臨床表現是心肌梗死和心絞痛（myocardial infarction and angina pectoris）。它們的後面都是起因於氧氣的供給跟不上需求。通常這是由於血管被部分或完全淤塞，叫做動脈粥樣硬化病變（atherosclerotic lesions）---鈣化、潰爛和纖維化的脂肪的堆積。事實上，估計有95%的冠心病是由於動脈粥樣硬化斑塊。
儘管有大量的研究，動脈粥樣硬化的原因並沒有搞清楚！但大家都知道與長期的脂肪積累有關。有幾個重要的關聯風險因素：1，高膽固醇；2，高血壓；3，抽煙；4，糖尿病；5，家族病史，其他因素還包括有壓力的生活模式、沒有身體活動、尿酸過高、 elevated serum homocysteine和飲食中過度的脂肪攝入量。
凱西解讀則提出“潛在威脅的增長”來自於排泄功能低下、循環的不平衡以及血液中“過量的”脂肪的聯手行為。與之相關的身體系統和器官包括肝臟、大腸還有脊椎。對於每一個個案，這三個方面交互影響導致大致相同的症狀。
1. 肝臟: 總的來說肝臟的角色以吸收和排除脂肪而著稱（肝臟擔負著排除95%的膽固醇）。而一個堵塞腫脹的肝臟深刻的影響這些功能。肝臟問題也會引發結腸的病變。後面有討論。
2. 結腸: 結腸在這一類疾病的形成過程中扮演一個中心角色。在東盟斑塊形成的早期，常常是由於結腸的充血或下垂而造成“毒素”在體內的滯留。這些毒素會“滲透出它們流經的管道或細胞”。這些有壓力的結腸也會造成循環的不平衡，導致心臟和肝臟間的循環受阻，並引發血壓升高。在早期，循環的影響加速血管斑塊的形成。一旦形成斑塊，相應的循環中斷而引發心絞痛或心髒病發作。在斑塊處的高血壓和對心臟造成的負荷，是傳統醫學的觀點，而解讀提出的新看法認為結腸在冠心病成因中的重要作用。但凱西解讀並沒有給出具體的作用機制
3. 脊椎的毛病: 脊椎的問題影響了交感神經系統和腦脊椎系統之間的平衡。這也導致了交感神經系統與體內器官和血管的交流障礙。在冠心病的案例中，脊椎問題會有兩種類型，一是上部或中部脊椎與心臟、肝臟和肺之間的循環有直接的影響，會直接導致對心臟的壓力；第二，淋巴部位的脊椎損傷會導致血液流向結腸，會進一步導致結腸工作失常。
另外還有兩個導致動脈粥樣硬化斑塊的病理因素，第一是飲食：
許多人對飲食直接導致血液膽固醇水平的事，並不是很清晰。著名的Framingham研究院主管，醫學博士William Castelli, MD這麼說，“所有的飲食測試都證明，每減少1%膽固醇，會導致2-3%的心髒病發病概率1 。在治療一節中，我們會看到凱西堅持推薦飲食，以降低膽固醇。
另外一個因素有點複雜：平衡問題。身體中的一些因素合在一起，引發了“吸收吸收系統正常工作需要的成份的缺失”，從而阻礙小腸的乳狀管道的運作。不像蛋白質和碳水化合物是通過血液流經肝臟的，大多數的脂肪則是籍由乳狀管道吸收進入淋巴系統的，然後才進入血液。凱西指出，有些脂肪被非正常吸收，從而導致“淋巴袋”的形成。這是又一個動脈粥樣硬化斑塊的成因，因為淋巴負擔了消化後的脂肪。
當然，冠心病的確切成因因人而異，但凱西解讀提出的因素卻很一致。
1. 不正確的飲食習慣和糟糕的吸收功能導致系統的毒素生成；
2. 籍由結腸和肝臟處理這些毒素的能力缺失；
3. 因為結腸和/或脊椎異常導致的循環的不平衡，從而加劇了毒素的聚集而形成動脈粥樣硬化病變，並且在晚期對心臟形成直接的壓力。
治療方案TREATMENT:
治療方法具體會因個體的具體情況而有點改變，但解讀對冠心病的一些建議都很一致。有54個解讀，涵蓋了冠心病的各個階段。有趣的是，解讀說實際上水療法和正骨療法都所有階段的病情都有幫助，解讀幾乎對所有的人都推薦。只是對一些具體方法有些不同的建議。
解讀對冠心病的治療包括了以下幾點：
1. 飲食(78%)
解讀建議三大類食物必須遠離：紅肉、油炸食品和脂肪。許多研究都表明飲食可以改變一個人的膽固醇，也會改變血液中不同血脂的比例。現在已經發現血液中的5種膽固醇：LDL (Low density lipoprotein，是名聲最差的)。而HDL (high-density lipoprotein)，是可以將脂肪運輸到肝臟進行處理和排除的，是需要的。醫學上認為總膽固醇和HDL的比例應該低於4.5。高於這個數就是危險的。幾乎有50%的美國人高於這個數值。William Castelli博士對素食者的研究數值是2.8，在15個使用冠狀動脈造影實驗組顯示：如果膽固醇水平不降低的話，有80%的人在2-10年內形成冠狀動脈粥樣斑塊或者更糟糕。但如果膽固醇降至200，在同樣的時間段內80%的病變減輕了2 。因此，飲食的改變對處於如何階段的冠心病都有益。
凱西解讀確實說家禽和魚類不需要禁止。在一個解讀中，他甚至說這些油和橄欖油對這個人有益。（譯者：估計這些家禽和魚類的生活成長待遇不是天朝現階段所能夠達到的）有趣的是，在最近的研究報告中顯示魚油可以提高一個人的HDL，從而改變總膽固醇的比例。另外，單飽和脂肪(橄欖油中77%的組成成分)像抗膽固醇脂肪一樣，不僅降低中膽固醇和LDL (壞蛋) ，而且增加HDL膽固醇的比例3
在七個國家國民的調查研究中，克里特島，芬蘭，荷蘭和美國，有40%的卡路里來自脂肪。後三者的冠心病和心肌梗塞的比例最高。而在克里特島，由於橄欖油主要的脂肪，那裡的發病率是接近04
2. 整骨療法OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIONS (75%) – 按摩(23%)
解讀經常推薦整骨療法和按摩來平衡交感神經系統。如果病結在脊椎中部得到調整，將心臟循環以及相關的肝臟和肺與心臟的循環都直接受益。腰部的問題的解決將增強結腸的功能和效率。儘管這方面的關聯研究不足，但血管造影法（angiography）可以幫助冠狀動脈的收縮和擴張影像化。交感神經系統可以幫助調節流量，這樣在發病時，可以減少心臟血液的流量。
凱西解讀建議的調整方法既可以回复循環的正常，並且可以降低血壓。這樣都可以減少心臟的壓力。
有幾個解讀指出整骨和按摩幫助緩解中央循環的壓力。有一個人的解讀說這樣的調整幫助“腰部以下循環”的再分配。還有一個解讀說晚間用可可油（cocoa butter）按摩可以“刺激皮表循環”
具體用哪一個(manipulation vs. massage)，要根據自己的病情來決定。對一個沒有臨床問題的年輕男子，解讀建議說用深度整骨療法，特別是第九胸椎以上部位。而對另一個心絞痛病人，他特別建議要從第九胸椎以下，以防“對心臟和肺部造成負擔”。有3個人被指導去“脊椎按摩”---一個更溫柔的療法。這需要一個專業人員去決定。
3. 結腸沖洗COLONICS (68%)
解讀對27個人推薦了結腸沖洗，涵蓋了疾病的各個階段。這種清理方法目的在於改善排泄功能和從血液中排毒。對那些有臨床症狀的，如心絞痛，這種方法可以降低“結腸的壓力”，這樣就會直接擺脫對心臟的壓力並降低血壓。但據我所知，幾乎沒有對結腸沖洗的研究報告。
解讀對結腸沖洗療法有許多解釋。第一，必須是“專業和科學”的輕柔的方式，尤其是病情嚴重的。在結腸沖洗的過程中，必須進行脈搏監控，以防身體的壓力過大。水必須是與體溫一致，在每一加侖水里面加入一勺鹽和蘇打。最後一次灌入的水中需要加入glyco-thymoline。兩次洗腸之間至少間隔十天，只要還有粘膜就需要洗腸。再次重申，不要對身體增加負擔，所以對第一次做洗腸的，不需要完全清空，而需要分幾次進行。
4. 休息REST (43%)
凱西有17個解讀給出休息對缺血性心髒病者的建議，要身體和思想上的完全休息。這個建議很有邏輯道理，因為各種活動會對心臟造成壓力，促使心臟肌肉需求更多的氧氣。解讀說狀況緩解後在慢慢增加活動。凱西對此堅定不移，他甚至對一個人說，如果對她的休息幫助的話，繼續使用鎮靜劑（解讀一般強烈反對這個藥物）。解讀建議在休息時更多的戶外時間（13%）。只有一個人，他只有早期症狀，解讀建議了身體鍛煉。
5. 微電阻抗RADIO-ACTIVE [RADIAL] APPLIANCE (25%)
解讀對10個人建議了使用微電阻抗裝置。這個裝置包括了一個電容器和兩個平行的電阻幫棒，其微弱電流與身體的電流合力去均衡身體的微循環系統。這個儀器也會幫助“讓身體平衡安寧卻不攪動其他系統”。有研究表明電線上幾乎無法測出任何電流和電壓。但也有研究發現這個裝置可以幫助身體的各個部分降低電位差。在1950年代，Duke大學做了一系列試驗觀察到，電位差的下降伴隨著整體好轉的增加5 。我們還需要更多的關於這個阻抗裝置幫助人體循環的研究。
6. 腹部包裹法ABDOMINAL PACKS
解讀對7個病例推薦了5種腹部包裹法。其目的大多在於幫助肝臟正常工作已支持結腸的清理。
7. 藥物MEDICATION (23%)
凱西解讀對冠心病的藥物使用比較中庸。他解釋道那些已知的藥物是權宜之計，並建議患者要慢慢減少用量。不過他也確實建議了5個病例繼續用藥，緩解急性症狀直到身體可以接受其他的有益療法。各種形式的洋地黃是解讀可以接受的當時用來幫助心臟的藥物。現在類似的藥物不少，但不再使用洋地黃了。
8. 增加腿部的血液循環DRAW CIRCULATION TO LEGS (13%)
有解讀建議增加四肢的循環，以幫助緩解內部的堆積。這包括按摩、調理、塗抹橄欖油和安息香酊的混合物，還有熱敷腳部。
9. 解讀還有提及的療法不到整個40個案例的10%。這些療法都很個體化，不應該成為冠心病的基本考慮之列。
結論:
總的來說，凱西建議的療法旨在兩個方面。第一，藉由灌腸、調理、休息和阻抗裝置的使用，去平衡循環和給心臟減壓。第二，通過改變飲食，改善排泄能力去改變循環，讓身體的毒素排出，使病情停止發展。
主流醫學開始關注無藥療法了。有一個對於心絞痛患者的研究包含了非常密集的減壓管理和飲食調整。連續44天，患者住在鄉村，完全素食，每天至少5小時的冥想和身體鍛煉。平均每天十次的心絞痛，降低為一次；身體活動能力增加44%；膽固醇下降了20%；心肌功能改善；大多數患者都停藥或減少劑量6 。
希望在未來幾年內，有更多的研究出來肯定或者推翻凱西解讀關于冠心病的病因和治療法。
參考資料：
1. Castelli, W.: quoted from the videotape, "The Lipid Connection in Antihypertensive Therapy" from Sandoz Pharmaceutical.
2. Ibid.
3. Mattson, FH: Monounsaturated fatty acids as cholesterol-lowering agents. Perspective in Lipid Disorder, 5:1, p. 17, 1987.
4. Keys, A. (ed.): Coronary Heart Disease in Seven Countries. American Heart Association. Monograph No. 29, 1970.
5. Cited from Cayce, EE: Two electrical appliances described in the Edgar Cayce readings (pamphlet), Oct. 1965.
6. Ornish, D., et al: Effects of Stress-Management Training and Dietary changes in treating ischemic heart disease. JAMA, Jan. 7, 1983, p. 54
原文：
COMMENTARY ON CORONARY HEART DISEASE
By Eric Mein, M. D.
[Note: The following overview comes from a Research Bulletin on Coronary Heart Disease, Copyright © 1987 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation, Virginia Beach, VA.]
INTRODUCTION:
Heart disease is the most important cause of mortality and morbidity in the industrialized world today. In the United States, a third of all deaths are from coronary heart disease, with myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) occurring at a rate of approximately three a minute. By the age of 60, one in five men has had a heart attack. It is no wonder then that coronary heart disease is considered Public Enemy #1 in regards to our health.
Edgar Cayce gave 54 readings for 40 individuals encompassing the full range of this disease process from those he warned of the early stages of atherosclerotic plaque formation to one man who had already had two heart attacks. In these readings, he presented a fairly consistent therapeutic approach. Some of his suggestions are in keeping with the best research scientific medicine has to offer, while other present a new perspective on the dynamics occurring and are worthy of investigation.
ETIOLOGY:
The two major clinical manifestations of coronary heart disease are myocardial infarction and angina pectoris. The underlying problem in both is that the oxygen supply will not keep up with the oxygen demand. The most common reason for this is the partial or complete occlusion of the blood vessels with calcified, ulcerated and fibrotic fat deposits (atherosclerotic lesions). In fact, it is estimated that 95% of all coronary heart disease is due to these atherosclerotic plaques.
Despite intensive research, the exact cause of atherosclerosis is still unknown! However, it is known to be the culmination of a slow process which begins in infancy and childhood in the form of deposits of fatty streaks. It has also been strongly linked with a number of risk factors, the five primary ones being: 1) increased serum cholesterol 2) hypertension 3) smoking 4) diabetes and 5) a strong family history of the disease. Other risk factors include a stressful lifestyle, inactivity, increased serum uric acid, elevated serum homocysteine, and a disproportionate intake of fat in the diet.
The Edgar Cayce readings propose that these "growths ...of an insidious nature" result from a combination of poor eliminations, an unbalanced circulation, and a diet productive of an "excess of avoirdupois" or fat in the bloodstream. The body systems given as interacting to produce this situation included the liver, the colon, and the spine. In each individual case, these three interacted differently to produce the same general result.
LIVER: In General terms the liver's role in assimilation and elimination of fats was recognized (the liver eliminates 95% of the cholesterol that is removed from the body daily.) and in several cases, an engorged or congested liver affected both of these functions. Liver dysfunction was also stated to cause some of the problems with the colon discussed below.
COLON: The colon played a central role in the entire spectrum of this disease process. In the early stages of plaque formation, a colon engorgement or prolapsus was given as the cause of "toxins or poisons" remaining in the system. These poisons would then "break down in the very cells or ducts through which they were flowing". The stressed colon was also seen as playing a central role in unbalancing the circulation, leading to descriptions of a slowed circulation between the liver and heart or to a generally increased blood pressure. In the early stages, this effect on the circulation was seen to promote the formation of the atherosclerotic plaques. once the plaques were formed, the disturbed circulation played the central role in causing anginal pain or a heart attack. The role of hypertension in plaque formation and subsequently in stressing the heart is well known in traditional medicine - the very new concept from the readings is the role the colon might play in this process. An exact mechanism for this interaction was not given in the Edgar Cayce readings reviewed for this bulletin.
SPINAL LESIONS: Were seen as affecting the balance between the sympathetic nervous system and the cerebrospinal system. This in turn would affect the flow through the sympathetic nerves to the internal organs and to the blood vessels. In the individual with coronary heart disease, these lesions could become involved in one of two ways. First, lesions in the upper to mid dorsals played a direct role in the circulatory balance between the heart, liver and lungs and could place stress on the heart. Second, lesions in the lumbar area affected blood flow to the colon and could contribute to colon difficulties as discussed above in Section #2.
Two other factors played a role in the etiology of the atherosclerotic plaque and hence, in coronary artery disease. The first of these was diet.
Diet is now known to play a direct role in determining our blood cholesterol levels. To quote William Castelli, M.D., medical director of the famous Framingham Study, "Every single diet trial done to date, all show that for each 1% decrease in cholesterol, you get a 2-3% decrease in the rate of heart attacks.1 As we will see in the treatment section, the Cayce readings consistently recommended a diet which is known to lower blood cholesterol.
The second factor, balance, is a bit more complicated. A combination of factors in the body could produce "a lack of balance in the chemical forces of the assimilating system" and affect the lacteal ducts in the small intestine. The majority of fats, unlike proteins and carbohydrates which go through the bloodstream to the liver, are absorbed through the lacteal ducts into the lymph circulation before eventually joining the blood. Cayce implied that fats at times were assimilated incorrectly and that this could also contribute to the formation of these "lymph pockets" (a fascinating reference to the atherosclerotic plaques since the lymph carries the digested fat).
While the exact etiology of coronary heart disease varied from individual to individual, the factors given by the Edgar Cayce readings were consistently the same.
First, an improper diet and poor assimilation producing poisons in the system.
Second, an inability through the colon and occasionally the liver to deal with these poisons with proper eliminations.
Third, an unbalanced circulation produced through colon engorgement and or spinal lesions, which contributed to these poisons forming the atherosclerotic lesions and is in the later stages of the disease, placing a direct burden on the heart.
TREATMENT:
Therapy varied somewhat on an individual to individual basis, but several approaches appeared consistently in the readings on coronary heart disease. As noted earlier, these 54 readings were given for individuals in all stages of this disease process. Interestingly, reflecting the reading's contention that hydrotherapy and osteopathy could help any situation, the treatments recommended were fairly consistent regardless of the severity of the condition. What did vary were the specifics of application and the care with which a specific therapy needed to be given.
The Cayce reading's approach to coronary heart disease included the following major areas:
1. DIET (78%)
The three most commonly suggested changes in the diet were the elimination of red meat, fried foods, and fats. It is now clear from numerous studies that these diet changes will lower one's total blood cholesterol and also changes the ratio of the different lipids in the blood. The role of 5 different types of cholesterol in the bloodstream is becoming known, with LDL (Low density lipoprotein) being recognized as the "worst actor." In contrast, one of these five HDL (high-density lipoprotein), is now known to bring fats back to the liver for processing and elimination and is now considered desirable. Traditional medicine currently considers it important to look at the total cholesterol/HDL ratio, with a ratio of 4.5 and higher being considered dangerous. Half of all American men and women have ratios of 4.5 and higher. The vegetarians in the Framingham Study were found to have an average ratio of 2.8 William Castelli, M.D., director of the Framingham Study, cited 15 trials using coronary artery angiography which showed that if an elevated cholesterol level is not brought down, 80% of the atherosclerotic plaques are worse in 2-10 years. However, if the cholesterol was brought down below 200, 80% of these lesions showed no progression over the same time span.2 Hence, it becomes obvious that a change in diet would be beneficial at any stage of this disease process.
The Cayce readings do state that chicken and fish are not prohibited. In one reading, he told the individual that the oils from these and olive oil would be beneficial for him. This is interesting, in light of research showing fish oil can raise one's HDL thus improving one's total cholesterol HDL ratio. In addition, monosaturated fats, (77% of the composition of olive oil) have now been shown to not only lower total cholesterol and LDL (the "bad actor") like polyunsaturated fats do, but also actually increase the proportion of HDL cholesterol.3
Among the populations looked at in a seven country study, Crete, Finland, the Netherlands, and the U.S. obtained 40% of their calories from fat. The incidence of coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction was highest among the seven nations in the latter three. In Crete, where the fat consumed is primarily olive oil, the rate of this disease is near zero.4
2. OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIONS (75%) - MASSAGE (23%)
Osteopathic manipulation and massages - These were often recommended to help balance the sympathetic nervous system. If the lesion corrected was in the mid-dorsals, this would impact on the circulation between the heart, liver and lungs and on the heart directly. Correction of lumbo-sacral lesions enhanced the circulation around and functioning of the colon. Definitive research on these corrections is still lacking. However, with angiography, the contraction and relaxation of the coronary arteries has been graphically visualized. This flux in size is mediated by the sympathetic nervous system and may play a role in diminishing cardiac blood flow during an attack.
The Edgar Cayce readings propose that adjustments would help balance the circulation and play a role in lowering blood pressure, both placing less strain on the heart.
In several readings, it was plainly stated that the manipulation or massage would help relieve the burden on the central circulation. One individual was told the adjustments would help distribute the circulation "below the waistline." Another person was told that massages with cocoa butter in the evening would "help stimulate the superficial circulation."
The specific approach to a patient (manipulation vs. massage) appeared to vary with the severity of their illness. In one younger male, without any clinical problems, the readings advised deep osteopathic manipulations, especially from the 9th thoracic vertebrae up. In contrast, in another individual with angina, he was very specific that manipulations should only be from the 9th thoracic vertebrae and below so as not "to overstrain the heart and lung activity". Similarly, 3 individuals were instructed to receive "osteopathic massages", conveying the impression of a much gentler mode of therapy. Certainly, the need for some professional judgment in deciding what type and force of manipulations or massage would be needed and appropriate in each case. As a general rule, however, the further along the symptoms, the more gentle the application.
3. COLONICS (68%)
Colonic irrigation of the colon was recommended for 27 individuals in all stages of this disease process. The role of this cleansing was to improve the eliminations and help remove "poisons" from the bloodstream. Also, for those individuals experiencing clinical symptoms like angina pectoris, reducing the "pressures in the colon" would directly relieve the strain on the heart and would also lower the blood pressure. Very little research has ever been done with colonics, and to my knowledge, none is available to support or contradict this concept.
The method for giving these colonics was fairly well specified. First, especially with advanced disease, it was emphasized that these should be given "professionally and scientifically" in a positive but gentle manner. The individual giving the colonic was instructed to watch the pulse closely and to make sure too great a strain was not placed on the body. The colonic water itself was to be body temperature with a level tablespoon of salt and a level teaspoon of soda added to each gallon of water. The final rinse waters were to contain glyco-thymoline. Colonics were to be spaced approximately every ten days apart and were to continue as long as there was an indication of mucous in the colon. Again, it was emphasized that these were not to place a strain on the body, and so individuals were warned not to completely empty the colon the first time. Instead, this was to be done gradually over several treatments.
4. REST (43%)
Rest - The recommendation to rest, both physically and emotionally, was given 17 times by the Cayce readings to individuals who were experiencing clinical symptoms of ischemic heart disease. This advice is logical, as activity or excitement of any kind places a stress on the heart, and thereby causes the heart muscle to require more oxygen. The readings indicated that as the condition improved, activity could be gradually increased again. He was so adamant about this, that he told one individual to continue taking sedatives (something the readings generally deplored) if that was necessary to help her rest. Often, combined with the recommendation to rest, was the suggestion to spend more time outdoors (13%). In contrast with this, for one individual with only early pre-symptomatic disease, exercise was recommended as being useful.
5. RADIO-ACTIVE [RADIAL] APPLIANCE (25%)
The readings recommended the use of the radio-active appliance (also called the radial appliance and impedance device) to 10 individuals. This device, which essentially consists of a capacitor and a resistor in parallel, was stated to use the body's own electrical force to help equalize the circulation. It was also seen as being helpful "to quiet and ease the body without disturbing the other portions of the system". Some basic research done on this device has found no currents or voltages in the wires connected to an individual. However, preliminary findings showed that the appliance did reduce the small electrical potential differences which exist externally between different portions of the body. In a series of experiments done at Duke University in the 1950's, it was observed that a drop in these potential differences was associated with an increased sense of well-being.5 Research on how the impedance device might help balance an individuals circulation is still needed.
6. ABDOMINAL PACKS
Five different types of abdominal packs were recommended for seven different individuals. The purpose of these varied from helping the liver to function properly again to assisting in cleansing the colon.
7. MEDICATION (23%)
Advice regarding medication - The Cayce readings presented a fairly balanced perspective on the use of medication with ischemic heart disease. Explaining that the available medications were palliative only, he recommended one individual gradually taper their use. He did instruct another 5 people, however, to continue their medicine to help them through acute clinical conditions until the other suggested therapies could be of some benefit. The specific medication suggestions he made were in regard to the use of several forms of digitalis, which was used at that time to help individuals with heart disease. Numerous other drugs are now available and digitalis is no longer used in this capacity.
8. DRAW CIRCULATION TO LEGS (13%)
A variety of recommendations were made to increase the circulation in the extremities in an attempt to help relieve the strain on the sluggish deep circulation. Suggestions included massage, manipulations, applying a combination of olive oil and tincture of benzoin, and simply keeping the feet warm.
9. A number of therapies were recommended in less than 10% of the 40 cases. All of these appear to fall into the category of individualized suggestions and probably should not be considered in the general treatment of coronary heart disease.
CONCLUSION:
In review, the therapies suggested by the Cayce Readings appear intended to accomplish two main objectives. First, through the use of colonics, adjustments, rest, and the radio-active [radial] appliance, the circulation was to be balanced and the strain on the heart to be relieved. Second, through changes in the diet and improved eliminations, together with the improved circulation, the poisons in the system were to be eliminated and the progression of the disease was to be impeded.
Traditional medical science is beginning to examine some drugless therapies. One study of note involved a group of patients with angina who were placed in an intensive program of stress management and dietary change. For twenty four days, the subjects lived in a rural setting on a vegetarian diet, and were made to meditate and exercise for five hours a day. The incidence of anginal attacks fell from an average of ten a day to one; exercise capacity improved by forty-four percent; blood cholesterol fell by twenty percent; heart muscle function improved; and many patients had either to stop or reduce their dose of blood pressure medicine.6
Hopefully, in the next several years, further studies will be performed to either confirm or contradict the model of the etiology and treatment of coronary artery disease as presented in the Edgar Cayce readings.
REFERENCES:
1. Castelli, W.: quoted from the videotape, "The Lipid Connection in Antihypertensive Therapy" from Sandoz Pharmaceutical.
2. Ibid.
3. Mattson, F.H.: Monounsaturated fatty acids as cholesterol-lowering agents. Perspective in Lipid Disorder, 5:1, p. 17, 1987.
4. Keys, A. (ed.): Coronary Heart Disease in Seven Countries. American Heart Association. Monograph No. 29, 1970.
5. Cited from Cayce, E.E.: Two electrical appliances described in the Edgar Cayce readings (pamphlet), Oct. 1965.
6. Ornish, D., et al: Effects of Stress-Management Training and Dietary changes in treating ischemic heart disease. JAMA, Jan. 7, 1983, p. 54
Note: The above information is not intended for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. Please consult a qualified health care professional for assistance in applying the information contained in the Cayce Health Database.
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文：Eric Mein, MD
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