Workbook and Manual Version 1.0 SCALE 7
CONTENTS EXPLANATION When speaking of sensory system dysfunction, Edgar Cayce most often focused on the organs of sight, hearing, smell, and taste. Apart from the obvious dysfunction that can result from direct injury or disease of a sensory organ, the Cayce readings also frequently noted systemic problems which can cause or contribute to sensory system dysfunction. Sometimes, the sensory system was viewed as a unit. Systemic dysfunction (as described below) can thus affect the sensory system as a whole. Hepatic systemic dysfunction (particularly of the liver or kidneys) is sometimes cited in the Cayce readings involving sensory system problems. According to Cayce, torpid liver, low (cold) or high hepatic circulation, or kidney disease can produce impaired vision, hearing, taste or smell. Usually systemic toxicity was noted in readings involved hepatic system problems with sensory system dysfunction. Nervous system dysfunction (particularly to the cervical and upper thoracic nerve centers) is another common etiological pattern of sensory system dysfunction. The sensory system can thus become deficient in its functioning. Or, sometimes nerve pressure on these nerve centers can cause the sensory system to become "supersensitive" to environmental stimuli including interpersonal actions. The senses are easily stressed (or distressed) and a feeling of being easily overwhelmed may ensue. Circulatory imbalances (which may be related to the two previous pathophysiological patterns) are also sometimes described in the readings involving sensory system dysfunction. Both blood and lymph circulation is important. A feeling of fullness in the throat or face is one indication of circulatory imbalance. The systemic nature of the etiological pattern is often evident when the sensory system as a whole is taken into consideration. In other words, when all or most of the sensory organs are impaired or distorted in their functioning, look to systemic processes such as the hepatic system (and systemic toxicity) or spinal nerve centers as possible causative factors.
THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS MANUAL THERAPY Spinal manipulation focusing on the cervical and
upper thoracic nerve centers was a common therapy for sensory system dysfunction
associated with somatic dysfunction in this area.
HYDROTHERAPY AND PACKS Colonic irrigation, fume baths, anc castor oil packs
can assist with internal cleansing and improve sensory system functioning
when the hepatic systemic is at fault. The Basic Cayce Diet is also
likely to be helpful for internal cleansing.
ELECTROTHERAPY The radial appliance and violet ray appliance were sometimes recommended to improve circulation and nervous system functioning as associated with the sensory system organs.
FURTHER ASSESSMENT Options for further assessment include:
DOCUMENTATION SCALE 7: SENSORY SYSTEM DYSFUNCTION
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