This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David E. Kahn, 44 West 77th St., New York, N.Y., this 17th day of October, 1935, in accordance with request made by the son, Mr. [257], Active Member of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [257].
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 6:30 to 6:50 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., N.Y. (Ck. Physical Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [325]; this we have had before.
2. In the present we still find conditions rather serious. As indicated and, as has been given, through the application of X-ray's activity upon tissue there has been the separation of the growth as indicated. Yet this separation and this activity upon the system is now making for the great strains upon the body and the necessity at times for the relief of the pain and the distress caused. These contribute to the general condition, making for the weakness, making for the inability of rest. Then the anxieties of conditions, these contribute also to the general conditions that exist.
3. The conditions here, where the separations have been, there is not tissue broken through in the lung as yet but the tissue of the body structure and the tissue or the covering of the lung itself has been irritated by the X-ray. Hence that as has been indicated should have been used for the counteracting, see? the Ash with the Iodex to counteract this so that with the strengthening of the body there might have been a retaining of the improvement if there had not been a deadening of the activity of the circulation.
4. If there are the reactions that prevent a breaking through - and this as we find may only be accomplished by the precaution, the nursing, the keeping as quiet as possible with as little of those things as possible that cause anxiety, stimulating the mental reactions as well as the physical forces.
5. But if the body does not respond, to be sure the separation will come very quickly - through these sepsis forces in the lungs. These are to be feared - unless there may be aroused the greater strength to eliminate these
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poisons. This is indicated by the swelling in the limbs from the great quantities of the lymph that is attempting to flow or to keep abreast of those conditions that have loosened in the body. Hence the feeling of drying in the throat, throughout the whole body - the heaviness.
6. Just follow, then, those things given. Be patient. Be persistent. When there is the greater distress, a gentle rubbing of the head, the neck or the hands even, these are the quieting conditions.
7. Ready for questions.
8. (Q) What has the hypodermic done for the body? (A) Well this, as has been indicated - read what we have just given.
9. (Q) Has the body been relieved permanently of the fluids? (A) No.
10. (Q) Will the fluids form again? If so, how soon? (A) This depends upon the ability for eliminations to be kept in a nominal way and manner. Hence the activities as indicated to prevent too great a flow. Hence use the enemas to cleanse the system, for these throw off the greater quantity of poisons, to be sure.
11. (Q) How often should the enemas be given? (A) Only when there's a fullness or heaviness to the lower part of the bowels. Because the bowels or the alimentary canal acts doesn't indicate that poisons are altogether being eliminated or that it becomes too great a strain. Use a soda solution as an enema, with an antiseptic solution following same. These will prevent irritation and weakening so much. The alkaline antiseptic is preferable to other natures. Glyco-Thymoline, as we find, is the better, as has been indicated.
12. (Q) What can and should be done about the fluids from now on? (A) They can only be drained or thrown off, as has been indicated.
13. (Q) Luminal makes her nauseated the following day. Isn't there something that can be given to cause her to rest and sleep and not make her sick? (A) This is the natural reaction. Luminal, as we find, is preferable to those of a heavier narcotic nature. Luminal is more a hypnotic and this, as we find, is more preferable. If it were possible for a very small quantity of a more powerful narcotic used (which is not permitted now), this would prove better.
14. (Q) Is it better to give Luminal to induce sleep even if it makes her ill next day? (A) If the Luminal is given and then warm packs, and the
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cold - we do not find, and won't give this - these properties are being taken into the stomach itself and the nausea that comes, making for anxieties, is a mental reaction, as we find. It is preferable, then, to follow the suggestions of the physician in charge concerning same, for he then becomes responsible for conditions.
15. (Q) Should the Ash be taken internally as well as used with the Iodex externally? (A) It should be taken internally if we would keep down the pressure of poisons. For its purpose is to release oxygen and to take away those influences, as it is an absorbent. As has been given, no oftener than twice a day - and not more than one-eighth grain. Not that it is a poison but that it would cause too great a reaction, too great a stimulation to oxidized blood already disturbed.
16. (Q) Should the lamp be used? (A) Preferably for this body, in the particular condition, the lamp - but for a very short period.
17. (Q) How long a period? (A) Half a minute.
18. (Q) Can fluids in throat and chest be otherwise relieved while she is asleep under influence of injection? (A) They cannot be except in the natural manner as may be taken by the drawing off, or throwing off.
19. (Q) When she is asleep should any application of heat or cold be applied so her body can relax? (A) Heat is preferable to cold when asleep. This at back of neck or nape of neck, or pit of stomach, will keep relaxation. Not too hot, but enough to keep the activity of the lymph circulation in the superficial activities.
20. (Q) Should wet or dry heat be used? (A) The preferable, as we find, would be wet.
21. (Q) Should anything be in this or just water? (A) Preferably just water, unless there is pain - and then a saturated solution of Epsom Salts.
22. (Q) What caused the reaction, since she seemed so well last night? (A) The activity of the system as a natural result of the irritations. Here we have the condition: The tissue on back portion of breast, see - seared - as a dry skin - and the natural inclination of same on the lung capsule arouses the blood and the congestion that forms as in beads in spittle, see? These come from a rubbing as one against another in the regular activity of same. Dry. Because there has not been the elimination sufficient in the other portion of the system to allow the emunctory and lymph circulation through the area to supply, or to prevent it
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from adhering. The greater trouble is adherence, which causes congestion, see?
23. (Q) Should osteopathy be continued at this time? (A) As has been given again and again, this is well at all times! Not osteopathy (except occasionally) but the gentle massage along centers, osteopathically given, that drainages are set up and the circulation is set up. It may be done by a masseur or one in attendance that would give the activities necessary. Do not overdo it; gentleness, keeping as quiet as possible.
24. (Q) What will relax her strained feeling when her heart seems to press so hard she cannot breathe? (A) As given, a pressure in those centers in the upper cervical and across the portion of the vagus center.
25. (Q) Should she have all members of family to visit her as is now being done? (A) At times when she desires, and well that the older member of the family [son [257]] stay as near to her as possible.
26. (Q) Is her daughter [459] able to continue nursing her? (A) Very good, but at times gets on her nerves.
27. (Q) What should [459] do? (A) As much as possible remain with her.
28. (Q) Any suggestion for the diet when she wakes? (A) That as the body calls for; those stimulations as indicated are the better. Watch the reactions and when it possible refrain from to great a quantity, yet no need to have the body suffer when it may be relieved by the use of the narcotics.
29. (Q) Is Dr. Poole the wrong doctor? (A) As we have given, any that will comply with those things to keep the body eased.
30. (Q) Has the body strength enough to recover at the present? (A) That depends upon reactions. It's very weak; more strength than there has been but this drying of tissue is not so good. Follow the suggestions; be patient; be gentle. Don't get the body overexcited in any way.
31. (Q) How can the body be quieted mentally? (A) By keeping those conditions in suggestions and activities about the body, not as not caring but more as keeping in order with the needs and the requirements. Do that.
32. We are through for the present.
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[GD's memo: Mrs. [325] died that night, I think within two hours after the reading was given.]