SCALE 25
BRAIN DYSFUNCTION
CONTENTS
EXPLANATION
Brain dysfunction covers a broad range of pathology
from relatively minor functional disorders (such as occasional lapse of
memory or poor concentration) to the most severe neurological diseases
(such as cerebral palsy or stroke). However, from the Cayce perspective,
even in the most serious conditions involving brain degeneration (such
as dementia), the body as a whole is taken into consideration. In
other words, brain dysfunction may linked to other physiological processes
such as circulation of blood and lymph and elimination of wastes.
Thus, therapeutic options for brain dysfunction often include treatments
to the peripheral nervous system and vital organs of the body to improve
systemic functioning.
The mental and spiritual aspects of healing are typically
emphasized in such cases. Suggestive therapeutics (a form of naturalistic
hypnosis) may be helpful. Prayer and spiritual application are also
key elements in the healing of serious brain disease.
In several readings, Edgar Cayce actually discussed
"rebuilding" the brain in cases of dementia and cerebral palsy. The
standard therapies in these readings were electrotherapy (usually the wet
cell battery), manual therapy (massage and spinal manipulation), suggestion,
and patience.
THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS
ELECTROTHERAPY
The wet cell battery was the most frequent recommendation
for persons suffering brain damage or degeneration. The use of vibratory
solutions such as gold chloride, spirits of camphor, and silver nitrate
is typical.
MANUAL THERAPY
Manual therapy to improve coordination with drainages
is a key element in Edgar Cayce's approach to healing the brain in cases
of organic brain disease. Massage following the wet cell battery
sessions is also a standard therapy.
SUGGESTIVE THERAPEUTICS
The use of a naturalistic hypnotic technique called
suggestive therapeutics may be helpful. Essentially, this therapy
requires that a caregiver provide positive suggestions (affirmations) during
the various therapies and in the pre-sleep state.
PRAYER
The spiritual aspects of healing are strongly emphasized
in healing brain dysfunction, particularly on the part of caregivers.
In addition to the normal process of praying, prayer is regarded as an
active process in that the therapies are provided in a prayerful attitude.
FURTHER ASSESSMENT
Options for further assessment include:
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neurological or psychoneurological testing for organic or functional disease.
DOCUMENTATION
SCALE 25: BRAIN DYSFUNCTION
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SYMPTOM
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READINGS
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| Over or under-reactive to stimuli, or slow to react |
4794-1, 4722-1, 4498-1, 4149-1, 1811-1, 1299-1, 1049-1,
666-1 |
| Lack of discernment or insight |
5715-2, 4937-1, 4647-1, 4345-1, 2790-1, 2123-1, 442-2 |
| Poor concentration or mental dullness |
2317-1, 2116-1, 2109-1, 1811-1, 1425-2, 1049-1, 1001-9,
995-1, 666-1 |
| Poor memory |
5405-1, 5204-1, 5036-1, 4828-1, 4498-1, 4457-1, 3631-1,
2317-1, 1062-1, 1049-1, 906-1, 666-1, 331-1, 119-1 |
| Difficulty doing analysis or calculations |
4635-1, 4498-1, 2561-1 |
| Irrationality or delusional thinking |
5058-1, 5036-1, 4862-1, 4097-1, 3840-1, 3747-1, 3700-1,
3392-1, 3320-1, 3075-1, 915-1, 736-1 |
| Incoordination of movements or reflexes, or paralysis
due to stroke |
5310-1, 4457-1, 4424-1, 4109-1, 4085-1, 4048-1, 3997-1,
3903-1, 3894-1, 3877-1, 3693-1, 3688-1, 3419-2, 3375-1, 3140-1, 744-1 |
| Hallucinations |
4844-2, 4829-1, 4828-1, 4787-1, 4753-1, 4667-1, 4624-1,
4290-1, 4285-1, 4242-1, 4225-1, 4186-1, 4147-1, 4097-1, 3996-1, 3840-1,
3765-1, 2210-1, 2197-1, 885-1, 550-1, 173-1 |
| Lack of self control |
5533-1, 5529-1, 5506-1, 5386-1, 5313-3, 4653-1, 4486-1,
4316-1, 3997-1, 3996-1, 3747-1, 3649-1, 3589-1, 3158-1, 3140-1, 3049-1,
2228-1, 87-2 |
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