SCALE 1
POOR SUPERFICIAL CIRCULATION
CONTENTS
EXPLANATION
The superficial circulation is carried by blood vessels
relatively near the surface of the body as distinguished from the deep
circulation (also called the "hepatic circulation"). In the Edgar
Cayce readings, the superficial circulation has several distinct associations:
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The superficial circulation is linked to the sympathetic nervous system
whereas the deep (hepatic) circulation is associated with the cerebrospinal
nervous system.
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The superficial circulation is associated more with the venous and lymphatic
(return) circulation whereas the arterial flow is associated more with
the deep circulation.
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The superficial circulation is associated with eliminations through the
skin (perspiration) whereas the deep circulation is associated with the
other prime channels of elimination (defecation and urination). In
at least one reading 513-2, the fourth primary channel of elimination is
designated as a superficial activity.
The coordination between the deep circulation and superficial
is sometimes disturbed. For example, when too much circulation is
taking place in the deep circulation ("high hepatic circulation") on a
regular basis, the superficial circulation may be deficient producing the
varied symptoms associated with poor superficial circulation as is described
in reading 619-10. Readings 2507-1 and 1062-1 link this pattern to
restlessness and insomnia.
When the superficial circulation becomes "separated"
from the deep circulation, tumors may be produced (e.g. 5110-1,3549-1,
3040-1, 1013-1, 988-10, 889-1).
THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS
MANUAL THERAPY
Spinal manipulation and massage are helpful for improving
superficial circulation. A series of thorough general treatments
is a good place to start. Specific adjustments may be required based
on physical examination. A thorough massage (such as Swedish) is
usually helpful in improving superficial circulation.
HYDROTHERAPY
Fume baths were commonly recommended to improve superficial
circulation. In the 343 readings indexed as poor circulation, witchhazel
was the most frequent recommendation as fume ingredient (7 readings) with
Atomidine the next most common (2 readings).
EXERCISE
Regular moderate exercise is helpful for improving
superficial circulation.
ELECTROTHERAPY
The violet ray appliance was recommended in approximately
twenty readings to improve superficial circulation.
DOCUMENTATION
SCALE 1: POOR SUPERFICIAL CIRCULATION
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SYMPTOM
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READINGS
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| Cold extremities |
3385-1, 2528-4, 987-3, 796-1, 337-11,
315-5 |
| Itchy or dry skin |
5391-1, 2936-1, 2582-1, 2551-1, 2462-1,
1-79-3, 859-1 |
| Skin blemishes (eczema, psoriasis,
rash, acne, etc.) |
3358-1, 3053-1, 2936-1, 2332-1, 2171-1,
1968-7, 1765-1, 1421-1, 1075-1, 1012-1, 578-6 |
| Hands or feet are numb or fall asleep |
1765-1, 1158-3, 1152-5, 1086-1, 796-1 |
| Lumps or tumors under skin |
5110-1, 3549-1, 3040-1, 2085-5, 1013-1,
988-10, 889-1 |
TRADITIONAL
OSTEOPATHIC PERSPECTIVE ON POOR SUPERFICIAL CIRCULATION
[NOTE: The following selection poor superficial circulation comes from
the work of Charles Hazzard who published The Practice and Applied Therapeutics
of Osteopathy in 1905.]
General vaso-motor centers which, with the special
vaso-motor motor innervation of a given
viscus, suffer from lesion in circulatory disturbances: superior cervical
ganglion; 2nd dorsal, 5th
lumbar, for general superficial capillary circulation....
In the cases of varicose veins reported the importance
of lumbar, sacral, and innominate lesion
becomes apparent, also of the stoppage of venous return. Lesions
of the tissues about the
saphenous opening, and along Hunter's canal, are important in this
connection. Two cases of
vascular disturbance showed lesion of the cervical region and of the
5th lumbar vertebra, it being
noticeable that each came at a place at which it could affect the center
for superficial circulation.
(Superior cervical and 5th lumbar).
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