| Introduction | vii |
1 The Neurobiology of Depression
Edgar Cayce was decades ahead of modern neurochemical theories of depression. | p. 1 |
2The Glandular Connection
Just as modern medical science has discovered, the adrenal, thyroid, and pineal glands are often involved in depression. | p. 15 |
3Toxicity
Keeping the inside of the body clean is very important to emotional health. Toxins can “deaden” nerves, leading to depression. | p. 26 |
4The Problem of Co-morbidity
Why do physically ill persons so often experience deep depression? Is it simply a natural psychological response to disease? Medical science and the Cayce readings suggest another explanation to “secondary” depression. | p. 33 |
5Mind the Destroyer
It is often said that “mind is the builder”. However, when the mind is preoccupied with self-condemning thoughts, depression and a host of physical problems can result. | p. 46 |
6Life's Disappointments and Traumas
Most people experience deeply disappointing and even traumatic events at various times in their lives. For some individuals, debilitating depression is the result. | p. 54 |
7Spiritual malaise
A lack of direction, or loss of “spiritual ideals”, is a common source of depression. | p. 71 |
8Bipolar Disorder
The ups and downs of manic-depressive syndrome were discussed in several readings. Here is Edgar Cayce's view of this emotional roller-coaster. | p. 86 |
9Transpersonal Aspects of Depression
Transpersonal psychology focuses on those aspects of the human experience which transcend our normal sense of ego. Edgar Cayce identified transpersonal aspects of depression involving “past lives” and astrological influences. | p. 98 |
10Summary and Conclusion
Here is an overview of Edgar Cayce's approach with some suggestions for application. | p. 124 |
| Appendix: Resources | p. 133 |
