This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 21st day of June, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1472], Active Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [1472] and Mildred Tansey.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 3:50 to 4:15 P. M. Eastern War Time. New York City.
1. GC: You will have before you, here in this room, the body of [1472]. You will give the physical condition of this body at this time with especial relation to the X-Rays made of it May 23rd, confirming or correcting the diagnosis of the conditions as indicated by these X-Rays [kidney stone], and interpreted by Dr. Irene Gates, and Dr. Edward Burkhardt. You will advise the best corrective procedures, and answer the questions as they are asked:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1472]; this we have had before.
3. As we find, respecting the X-Ray - this indicates the presence of a stone. But, as we find, this is not a true stone - it is that from which there is found those properties as may form into a stone. This is the result, as we find and as we have indicated, of the inability of the body to throw off poisons or accumulations that have arisen from those conditions which have so long existed in the body.
4. As is understood, or should be by a physician - as well as the body itself, there are those activities of each eliminating system. Some of these are carried off, naturally, in the perspiratory and respiratory system. Much is carried off in the alimentary canal. Other characters, - as any form of inflammation - produce an overtaxing condition in the kidneys. Thus there will be times when there are capsules of pus. This may eventually form into stones.
5. There are few individuals that don't at some time or another have indications of stones; just as there are few individuals that don't at most all times have indications of some infections or spots in lungs. These conditions come and go, dependent upon the manner that is used to relieve or correct those causes producing same.
6. In this condition here, with this body - if there is the desire of the body to have it "done with," have the
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operation; but it will not correct the condition! For it arises from those formations of pus in the soft tissue of the face and antrum - sinus. These are the sources of same. To operate and not correct the sinus condition will merely mean that the body would from then on be near an invalid, unless measures were then taken.
7. As we find, the better manner of procedure here would be to use not only those applications to assist the activity of the kidneys to eliminate or eradicate those accumulations, but those applications to relieve the sources of the existent conditions causing same.
8. We find that these, to remove the sources, would be the use either of the Mono-Icthyolate or the heat from the Elliott Machine for the sinus; using with same, of course, the inhalants and sprays that have been indicated as reliefs for the body.
9. Also, for aiding the kidney condition, through the pressures produced upon the whole of the pelvis activity:
10. Apply, about twice each week, the mild Turpentine Stupes across the kidney area. Put about a teaspoonful of Turpentine (Spirits of Turpentine) in a gallon of water, - not hot and not cold, but rather tepid - or at least about ninety. Then dip cloths in this, preferably of flannel, - old flannel is preferable. Apply these across the kidney area for at least an hour.
11. Then, when these are taken off, massage in the area a combination of oils prepared in this manner: Peanut Oil.................1 ounce, Olive Oil..................1 ounce, Lanolin..................1/2 teaspoonful, - this thoroughly mixed by heating the Lanolin and adding.
12. Each day take internally at least two teaspoonsful of Olive Oil. However, it is better that this whole amount not be taken at one time; rather taken a quarter to half a teaspoonful sufficiently often during the day to consume that amount.
13. These, as we find, should bring those conditions so that, when there is a feeling of the sinus having been bettered, if there is then desired the proofs by the X-Ray, there will be the indication of this having been disseminated to a great measure.
14. Ready for questions.
15. (Q) Is it necessary to omit meat, fish and fowl from the diet in order to eliminate the present disorders and bring better health to this body? (A) Fish and fowl may be retained; lamb may even be taken
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occasionally. Owing to the activities of the body, do not depend wholly upon vegetable forces. To be sure, eliminate meats as much as is practical. Do not take beef, nor even breakfast bacon or ANY type of hog meat.
16. (Q) Will an occasional alcoholic drink have any appreciable bad effect upon me in my present physical condition? (A) If this is ALWAYS made with what the body doesn't particularly care for, GIN, it will not be harmful. Other things would be harmful. Especially the sloe gin we would suggest.
17. (Q) Is a hot bath sufficient to induce the light sweat advised before taking the weekly massage, and have you any further instructions regarding the character of the massage? (A) Here would be found more beneficial the Fume Bath rather than the Sweat Bath - even the hot bath or hot shower. This means the body either under a sheet or in a cabinet, or in a dry cabinet, with the fumes of Witchhazel boiling in the cabinet so that the fumes settle over the body, see?
18. (Q) How many times daily should I use the inhalant prescribed for the sinus condition? (A) Whenever there is the feeling of irritation in the mucous membranes of nasal passages. This would mean at least three to four times a day, if this is practical.
19. (Q) Am I to understand from former readings that colonic irrigation will be unnecessary if elimination is good? (A) An occasional colonic irrigation is well for all, and for this body as well; but not necessary so often if there are good eliminations.
20. (Q) When I am able to secure the Elliott Machine treatment for the sinus infection, would it be better to have the treatments every other day for three weeks, as recommended through this channel May 11th, or every other day for ten days as suggested in the subsequent reading May 23rd? (A) This possibly may be better decided by the one making the application of same, and the first three or four reactions to the body from the use of same. It is not a pleasant thing in the beginning, but this may soon not be unpleasant in its use - if the body makes its mind in accord with same.
21. (Q) When taking the Elliott Machine treatment, should I continue the nose drops as described by Dr. Ann Becker? (A) As indicated, keep the nose drops as well as the inhalant. You see, take into consideration the practical value of the various treatments as suggested. The Elliott Machine, as so oft indicated here, is for infection of any nature in mucous membrane activity. This, of course, can be
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heated too hot. It can be run so cold as never to be effective to mucous membranes. Hence it is necessary that there be the proper temperature - so it will run even to one-eighty (180) for such conditions; but gradually it should be raised to this temperature. These are set in the machine itself if properly applied. Use those solutions, in the application of same, that are sterile in their activity, through the water that passes or is pumped through same - of the saline solutions, see?
22. (Q) Have you any further instructions to give regarding diet and treatment for the healing of this body? (A) As we find, if these are followed, we will find help.
23. We are through with this reading. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file n file