This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 18th day of March, 1940, in accordance with request made by the son - Mr. [...], Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., via N.Y. Herald Tribune article carried 4/17/30.
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 3:45 to 4:00 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., N.Y. (Physical Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body here.
2. As we find, almost as much disturbance has been created in the body owing to some forms of sedatives that have been taken, as has been due to the basic cause of the disturbance.
3. This will require some time, some persistence, some patience on the part of the body to rid itself of the desires for the use of same.
4. These, then, are conditions as we find them with this body, [2149] we are speaking of:
5. In the blood supply we find there are hindrances to the nerve impulses and to the blood flow in keeping a normal balance. This is partially psychopathic; the greater portion being, however, from the physical standpoint, from adhesions which exist in the right side - in the area about the lower portion of the lacteal center, and partially a submerged gall duct.
6. Hence the poor eliminations, and the necessity for cathartics; and with more of the sedatives, more and more disturbances have arisen.
7. These cause an unbalancing in those areas where the cerebrospinal and sympathetic nerves enter the base of the brain; thus causing a contraction or spasmodic reaction to same - especially this has been true for the body at periods when reclining. These bring anxieties through the body.
8. As we find - if there will be the administration of these applications in a CONSISTENT and persistent manner, as we will indicate, we may relieve these tensions and bring about a much nearer normal condition for the body.
9. This will require, as indicated, that there be persistence and patience on the part of the body regarding those desires for certain foods and for those conditions which have allayed in part the nerve tensions.
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10. We would begin, then, with the application of hot Castor Oil Packs, EVERY day for an hour, over the abdominal area on the right side, from just below the breast itself and the upper portion of the liver, extending toward and to the caecum area, covering at least half of the abdominal area. Apply these as hot as the body can stand, and then put a hot pad or electric pad on to keep same warm, so that the body will absorb all of the oil that is possible.
11. On the evening of the third application, following the third Castor Oil Pack - that is, on the evening of the third day, you see - take internally at least two tablespoonsful of Pure Olive Oil.
12. Then leave off the Packs the next day, but the following day begin again and repeat the whole procedure; continuing in the same manner until at least three series have been completed.
13. After the third series of the Castor Oil Packs, taken in the manner indicated - then have a thorough, general OSTEOPATHIC manipulation; relaxing especially the subluxations which exist in the 6th and 7th dorsal areas, coordinating all the rest of these along the whole of the cerebrospinal system.
14. Do not take these, or begin these, until after at least the third series of the Oil Packs. It shouldn't be necessary for more than six to ten of these general manipulations.
15. And all of this generally should bring better conditions for the body.
16. Do that.
17. Then the diet:
18. Keep away from sweets.
19. Once each week we would have a Jerusalem artichoke as a part of the meal; this would be taken raw - one not larger than a guinea egg or the like.
20. Do these, and then with the general exercises as will keep better eliminations, we will find great relief for this body.
21. Ready for questions.
22. (Q) Can you suggest anything that would improve her eyesight, especially in the left eye? (A) The general health conditions improved will improve these. However, from the general poisons, we will find that the use of scraped Irish potato will relieve a great deal of the inflammation there. Use the old potato, not new; scrape this and place on gauze, and then apply over the eye (with the eye closed, of course); and bind it on in the evening and let it remain for at least half an hour. Then this
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should be cleansed - that is, the eye should be washed, you see, with a very weak solution of a good antiseptic that will take away the inflammation.
23. (Q) What causes the nocturnal fits from which she sometimes suffers? (A) As has been indicated.
24. We are through for the present. Copy to Son " " Ass'n file (3/18/40 GD's note: See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Castor Oil Packs. See directions [which were enclosed] for Osteopath. When you are ready for these treatments, we would refer you to: Dr. Frank Dobbins, 551 Fifth Ave., New York City. The Jerusalem artichoke should be on the market now; if not it can be obtained from John A. Salzer Seed Co., LaCrosse, Wis. Use it in the diet ONLY in the manner indicated. At your convenience, please let us have a history of the case to the time of obtaining the Reading, so we may have something with which to compare our information.) ation.)