This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 12th day of May, 1939, in accordance with request made by the son - Mr. [...], New Associate Sponsored Membership in the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [...] [[1826]''s husband].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 3:35 to 3:50 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. Brooklyn, N.Y.
1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions which may be submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, [1882].
3. As we find, there is rather the complication of disturbances.
4. Much of the highly nervous tension arises from congestions being produced by resentments, as well as - now - producing very definite disturbances with the liver, its activities, the whole of the hepatic circulation; the very acute pains at times through portions of the limbs, and very severe conditions with the head, an upset stomach at times, and the general disturbance of the assimilating system and the whole nervous system.
5. As we would find, in making applications for the body, - there must first be a prayerful, meditative attitude; leaving off all of those disturbances which have been so a part of the body.
6. Then, we would begin to apply the Hot Castor Oil Packs EVERY evening when ready to retire. Have three thicknesses of flannel that would cover the areas from the lower portion of the right rib to the lower portion of the caecum area; covering, then, the liver, the gall duct, the whole of the right portion, and extending over the greater portion of the abdomen. The flannel would be dipped in the Oil and wrung out, rather than the Oil being poured over the flannel, see? Then, after applying, put coverings over same to protect the clothing - such as a heavy pad, towel or cloth. Then put the electric pad over same, and keep this on for at least an hour and a half each evening, as hot as the body can very well stand it. Do this each evening for five days.
7. After the fifth day, begin with taking Eno Salt twice each day; about half a teaspoonful morning and evening.
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Continue taking this until there are thorough eliminations through the alimentary canal.
8. Then take an Epsom Salts Tub Bath; that is, to about twenty gallons of water, as hot as the body can stand same, put at least ten to twelve pounds of Epsom Salts. Lie in this (with the whole body covered except the head, you see) for at least twenty to thirty minutes. This will tend to weaken the body a bit; but rub the body down thoroughly afterwards (immediately after the Bath, you see) with GRAIN alcohol; not rub alcohol but GRAIN Alcohol.
9. Rest then for at least a day and a half.
10. Then begin again with the Castor Oil Packs, giving these each evening then for at least three days.
11. Then begin with the Eno Salt again, taking it for two, three, four, five, six, eight to ten days, in the same way and manner as before. Eno Salts - the fruit salts, you see.
12. Throughout the period beware of those foods with a great deal of fat. More of the vegetables and fruits. If meat is taken, let it be fish, fowl or lamb.
13. We would give a gentle massage of evening with Cocoa Butter along the spine; following same with the vibrations from an electrically driven Vibrator.
14. These as we find should bring, by the time the second round of these have been given, a much nearer normal force for the body.
15. Be careful that there is no cold taken, or overexposure, during any of these treatments; that is, of getting the feet wet, sitting in drafts, or of over exercise.
16. Do these for the body, [1882].
17. Ready for questions.
18. (Q) Just one Epsom Salts Bath? (A) One Epsom Salts Bath should be sufficient. If there is not a relief from the headaches, or from the conditions through the limbs, then this may be repeated.
19. We are through for the present. Copy to Son, [...] " " Max Hagedorn " " Ass'n file (See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Castor Oil Packs. We would appreciate a history of this case to time of obtaining Reading to compare with our information.)