This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 24th day of September, 1940, in accordance with request made by the father - Mr. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [2784] & Mrs. [808].
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 4:00 to 4:15 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Maryland.
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, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes.
3. As we find, conditions have gradually grown worse in this body, [2367]; and now that there is the involvement so much of the kidneys, WITH the inflammation through the intestinal system, these are assuming rather alarming conditions for a better welfare.
4. These conditions arise, as we find, from that of a consumptive nature, more than of a tubercle; that is, the disintegration of the activities of the circulatory forces, the lymph and emunctory activities through same, so weaken the vitality of the body.
5. While the administrations of the narcotics tend to ease somewhat, these conditions have assumed such proportions that as we find there must be some HEALING applications made of a beneficial nature. For, the general vitality and the inability of assimilation of those properties that give strength are gradually taking all the vital forces from the body.
6. As we find, the administrations of the Cobra Venom would be more beneficial than so much of the narcotic or hypnotic.
7. Then - we would apply a weak solution of Turpentine in stupes across the kidney area; this would extend, of course, somewhat above and below. The proportions would be about a teaspoonful of Spirits of Turpentine in a quart of water. This should be at least warm, or hot; not so hot as to be TOO much for the body. Use this in heavy stupes upon the body; that is, using two or three thicknesses of flannel dipped in this solution and then wrung out and applied; then very heavy pads put over same to keep the heat for several hours at the time, you see. Do this once or twice a day.
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8. Over the abdomen we would apply poultices of crushed grapes; preferably the Concord variety. Break the hulls and apply about an inch thick - at least half an inch thick - on gauze; so that it would cover the whole of the abdomen. This would be changed about every three or four hours, and kept up until there is a great deal of change in the body.
9. Also we find that small quantities of fresh grape juice sipped as a part of the diet would be well; not the same grapes as used for the poultice, of course, but the same character of grapes. Two or three teaspoonsful of this juice from the fresh grapes may be taken at this time.
10. We would take small sips of pure Beef Juice several times during the day; never more than a teaspoonful at the time, and take at least three to four minutes in sipping that quantity, you see.
11. Massage the spine with a weakened solution of Grain Alcohol; not rub alcohol but grain alcohol, about one part pure grain alcohol to twenty parts water. This will give strength. Even if this is applied over the abdomen between the periods of the Grape Poultices, it will be helpful.
12. To assist in equalizing the circulation, or flow through the alimentary canal, we would take a small quantity of Milk of Bismuth - about a teaspoonful - with a few drops - about five or six - of Elixir of Lactated Pepsin in same. Stir these in a little water and drink - once a day.
13. And if there is sufficient strength, we would cleanse the colon with a saline solution enema to keep down inflammation.
14. These, as we find, offer the better conditions for improvement for this body, [2367].
15. The inflammation through the kidneys, the frequent activity of same, the inability to control the eliminations through alimentary canal, are all from the inflammatory condition and breaking down of the flow of the lymph.
16. The weak applications we have suggested for the kidneys will not be too severe, if given in the manner indicated; and the applications for the removal of inflammation from the alimentary canal will be strengthening to the body.
17. Do that.
18. Ready for questions.
19. (Q) How long should these treatments be kept up? (A) As indicated, until there is improvement shown, and until there is the ability for some control, and that thickening of the fluid thrown off through the kidneys has shown that it is being purified. Then any mild drink such as half and half carbonated and
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plain water will be very well, or Coca-Cola would be very well, to assist in purifying the flow through the kidneys; but not until such improvement is shown, see? Do these.
20. We are through for the present. Copy to Father, Special Delivery " " Ass'n file (See sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for preparing Pure Beef Juice.)