This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 14th day of May, 1929, in accordance with request made by his wife, Mrs. [340].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. L. B. Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 11:15 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Ill. (Check Physical Suggestions)
1. EC: We have the body, [348]. This we have had before. Now, we find through the effects of cold and congestion, the body has reached that stage wherein bacilli of "flu" has again attacked the tissue and mucous membranes of the stomach proper. This is shown in its action more in the lower end of the stomach and near the orifices opening into the duodenum and the small intestines, and an acute condition of inflammation is produced there.
2. To meet the needs of the condition at present, first there must be that which will effectually prevent the rise of temperature to that point where reinfection would come from same.
3. We would, then, give these properties every three to four hours until there is the full reaction of same through the alimentary canal, or until this has begun to move the bowel in such a manner as to relieve the system. Not causing through same that of inflammation in the lower intestine or colon. Take Bicarbonate of Soda - not the baking soda, but rectified Bicarbonate - a third of a teaspoonful in a tablespoonful of very fine cracker crumbs, and this taken - EATEN, and wait at least twenty minutes after before water is taken in the system for same to be washed down. We want the full reaction of the over-alkaline condition through the system from the salivary glands to the upper orifice of the stomach proper, or through the cardiac end, so that we will give full reaction to the system.
4. When the water is taken, let each drink of water taken carry a small pinch of elm. Do not make the elm water until it is ready, or just before it is ready to be drunk, for this is EASY to become rancid, especially where temperature is active in system; and should it become such conditions as that this would cause the belching of the elm, then CHANGE same to that of Yellow Saffron tea - small quantities, of that taken as in drink. In the proportion of half an ounce of the Saffron to a quart of distilled or rain water and
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allowed to steep (that is, hot, you see) for at least twenty minutes; not boiling, but steep, see? Strain and keep cool, see?
5. To reduce temperature we would bathe the spine with rub alcohol. This especially across the solar plexus or the small of the back, and up to between the shoulders, bathing off the head - and should temperature arise again from these, well that ice packs be used across the lower end of the stomach, or to use again - with continued inflammation - those of enemas carrying the plain oil, or white oil - not a great deal, but sufficient that the food value in the system is not removed by the strain on the system in the activities of the properties given, to destroy the bacilli - for the bacilli germ of "flu" may not live long in Bicarbonate of Soda. Do that. We will bring the better conditions for the body. Ready for questions.
6. (Q) If the Yellow Saffron tea is taken, what quantity at each time? (A) Just a sip.
7. (Q) How many doses of the soda should be taken? (A) As has been given, just as has been given - until they are acted on in the system, and three to four hours apart. It's been told! Do as given! We are through with this reading.