For example, a reading cited as 182-6 indicates that this is the 6th in a series of readings for an individual or group designated as 182. Throughout The Cayce Herbal, excerpts from the Cayce readings are provided to familialize the reader with the content and style of this vast resource. Since Edgar Cayce seldom used herbal medicines alone, a sense of the context of Cayce's recommendations is essential. Inner Healing - All healing comes from within. Our bodies have the inherent ability to be healthy.
Therapeutic interventions work best by assisting the processes of innate healing.
Prevention - Healthy lifestyle is emphasized as a means of staying well and preventing disease. Because all healing comes from within, the same therapies which assist the body in healing itself are often helpful in the prevention of illness. Self Care - Self responsibility in making choices and applying what we know to be true on a regular basis is the foundation of health. Many of the therapies utilized in this approach are best done in the home and as part of the daily routine of life. The Cayce Herbal contains a special section that addresses the use of simple herbal remedies in the home for common ailments.