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READING 28-1
M 56

This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 322 Grafton Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, this 16th day of June, 1925, in accordance with request made by his wife, Mrs. [26].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

Time and Place: 4:00 P. M. Dayton Savings Time. ..., Florida.

TEXT

  1. GC: You will have before you [28] whose home is at ... Brevard County, Florida. You will locate him when he was there and will give a physical, mental and spiritual reading on this body, with suggestions for the improvement of any or all of these.
  2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, located at the home (not at this present time).
  3. Now we find there are some abnormal conditions that are forming and that are produced in the body. These, we find, have to do with the digestive system and the eliminations in the body.
  4. Now, these are conditions as we find them in the body. First:
  5. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find below quantity in the pressure; however, above normal. In the distribution in the system, this very poor. Hence the conditions as we find throughout where the body fails to assimilate or to separate within the functioning organism those properties necessary for normal sustenance and rebuilding in the system. Hence the conditions as are produced in liver, in kidneys and in the alimentary canal proper. This from over stimulation and poor assimilation and eliminations.
  6. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, this we find so subjugated that we find only certain portions functioning near normal. These in the extremities of the body, and the system keeps so keyed or taxed by the lack of assimilation as to prevent the coordinating in nerve system proper (cerebrospinal). In sympathetic and in mental, both overtaxed by these portions of system attempting to create physical equilibrium. Hence the extremes to which the mental functioning goes, more in mental than spiritual, you see.
  7. In the organic organs and organic functioning, we find the heart, liver, spleen, kidneys involved. Rest of the system very good.
  8. Digestion impaired, on account of condition created in spleen, pancreas and liver. Hence the deterioration, as it were, of the whole system and the lack of assimilations and of the digestive system functioning normal.
  9. Then, in the physical, to bring normal conditions for the body would be to first leave off those stimulants in such quantities as cause this over-taxation in blood supply, in the digestive system and to supply that necessary for the system to function near normal. Given these stimulants, we will find, while it will produce nausea if stimulants or intoxicants are taken, it will prevent same from being taken and there will be taken away much of the desire for same, though much of this depends upon the mental portion of the body, as we shall see. Use then this:

      Podophyllin............1 grain,
      Cascara Sagrada........1 grain,
      Leptandrin.............1 grain,
      Licorice Compound....1/2 grain.

  10. Make these in this quantity in each capsule, making five (5) capsules. One shall be taken every other day.
  11. Give this as the stimulant and preventative from using over-stimulants:

      Tincture Valerian......2 ounces,
      Bromide of Potash......2 drams,
      Iodide of Potash......10 grains, with
      Elixir Calisaya........4 ounces, and
      Elixir Celerina........1 ounce, and with
      Extract of Verbena....15 minims.

  12. The carrier for this should be sufficient Peptotol to make sixteen (16) ounces. The dose would be teaspoonful twice each day, morning and evening. By the time the whole quantity is taken, we will find the body will be rid of much of the desire for those properties that over-balance the system.
  13. Should the body take the over-stimulus while using this and become sick and nauseated, use the enema, also the stomach pump or wash to cleanse the stomach of same, though this would not be a poison in itself, unless there was certain combinations of properties taken in diet. Hence, while these are being taken, the diet should consist chiefly of meats or game, or the juices of same, with only vegetables that grow above the ground, and no form or combination of any nightshade variety of vegetable.
  14. Then for the mental, we find the body very capable, would it only guide itself in the manner in which it understands the knowledge of self. Spiritual understanding only comes from the understanding of the divine within self, and the attempt to correlate same will always bring the development of self mentally and spiritually. For those who call upon God will not find Him afar off but ever present and ready to answer the self as is found in the inner man.
  15. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

  1. 5/03/25 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...I am in this letter asking you if anything can be done for a man who will drink in spite of medicine, pleadings and prayers? He says it rests him, forgetting that it only dulls and ruins him. He is 56 years old, quit it once for 4 or 5, years, and I have heard that it is almost impossible for one to quit the 2nd time. It seems some prayers are not to be answered. Can you suggest a saving process?..."
  2. 5/20/25 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...Please give my husband a reading for drinking. He is at home mornings until 7 and afternoons usually after 6, on Sundays nearly all day, if you can treat him that day. I am sending $2.00 but if he is cured I will then have the money that the bootleggers get and will send you... I have almost given up believing in prayer..."
  3. 6/01/25 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...My husband's full name is [...]. He has - on account of visitors - been without it for a week, but had some last night. He is usually about the house or garden about 6 P.M. and up to 7:15 A.M. I trust you may find the cause and he can be as he should. I desire your prayers..."
  4. 6/16/25 See 28-1.
  5. 7/26/25 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...I sent the 2nd prescription for my husband to Montgomery, Jacksonville and then to Dr. Robinson (Christian Endeavor advising Physician, Mass) and none of them had ever heard of Peptotol, the car- rier for prescription. I had No. 1 filled and gave to him, he still drinks. Do you think there's any hope for a man who will not listen to loved ones when he persists in the drink habit and knows it's ruining him body and soul? Are there not some prayers that go unanswered and God's patience is exhausted? What shall I now do?..."
  6. 8/04/25 EC's letter EC to [28]'s wife: "...I'm at a loss to understand why they could not fill your prescription with the Peptotol. However, if you will substitute the word Simple Syrup for this, it will be all the same... I am sure that it requires some effort on the part of Mr. [28], and I'm just as sure that God's patience does not become exhausted, and though someone may not heed - it is the exception that often proves the rule and God's promises are true..."
  7. 10/08/25 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...I have given nearly all the tonic and my husband still drinks. Will you pray for him... I have prayed and agonized for years that he would quit. His father drank and if heredity has anything to do with him he may have a graver battle to fight than we know. He quit once for 5 years. Mr. T. J. Shelton of Denver - healer - perhaps you know him - treated and still he drinks. Mr. Shelton said he resisted this treatment. But I still feel that God will save - anyway if you can, I'm sure you will help him, for I feel you are nearer God than anyone I know..."
  8. 11/17/25 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...I have complied as fully as possible in regard to your advice. He still drinks ... We have a son in State University who can't get full work there to pay all bills, so we must see him through. Two more - a boy and girl to finish High School... can you see how I am nonplussed?... He is a member of the Church and I am sick to think of what it means to others. I have asked for prayers and healing of the Church Invisible, Boston, am told to think of him as God's perfect child and not to think of him going to ruin, their letters are beautiful and wonderful. Shall I give him medicine or leave him in God's hands? He says I nag him, because I plead so often but I am so hurt... Will be glad to hear what you have to say about these two [Son [25] and Husband [28]]..."
  9. 3/23/26 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...My husband is better from the trouble - but has been sick. I know some prayers are answered..."
  10. 4/12/26 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...My husband quit for 2 weeks and took it up. There is something strange about my prayers not being heard, in regard to him. He seems bent on destruction. Just think he is a deacon in his church...he has a fine mind, energy; can build houses or make things grow; had 7 years of drug training... I will appreciate any word of advice..."
  11. 4/15/26 Letter from EC to [28]'s wife: "...Sorry indeed to know that things are not so well with your husband... You may rest assured that I will not forget to remember you and yours in my prayers..."
  12. 5/05/26 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...My husband quit for a couple of weeks but couldn't stay that way, still I pray..."
  13. 1/09/28 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...If you keep on file the prescriptions of former patients, will you please send me a copy of the one for my husband... It was a cure for drinking. He has taken it up again. Prayers and pleadings do not seem to work. So will be so glad to try the medicine again if you have the number. If not, alright, as I know you have many interests..."
  14. 1/16/28 EC's letter to [28]'s wife: "...In looking up your husband's reading we find this given... We certainly hope this will be of assistance..."
  15. 2/10/28 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...Please address enclosed letter where your prescriptions can be filled. I sent to Montgomery and Van Antwerps, Mobile, and could not locate Peptotol and the latter said if I could tell who manufactured it they could fill it. I regret having to bother you when you are so busy..."
  16. 2/28/28 EC's letter to [28]'s wife: "...Inasmuch as our physician will be on hand next week, I will turn [your request] over to him..."
  17. 3/24/28 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...I sent $2.00 two weeks ago for your physician to fill a prescription... Have you had it sent?..."
  18. 12/01/29 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...Could you please send a prescription that would disgust a drunkard? My husband quit for several months but is on it again. The one you gave long ago does not help him. Send bill for same. Can you explain why God fails to answer my prayers in regard to this?..."
  19. 12/08/29 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...I wrote you last week in regard to a prescription. Since this my husband is alright, I trust you have not written nor been bothered by my request..."
  20. 6/10/30 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...Please send me some medicine to cure drinking. My husband quits for a time and goes at it again. He is 60 years old, and I know he can't last long unless he stops. If you can send something to turn him against it - ... When I give tonic you prescribed he takes it and also drinks bootleg. Send C.O.D..."
  21. 11/04/30 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...If you have found a cure for liquor drinking in your researches, and it seems there must be one somewhere, please if you can let me have it and send your bill... Can you help me - if this man is doomed and no hopes, if I knew it, - is it possible for me to be reconciled to the thought that God wills it?..."
  22. 6/06/31 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...Does the loss of a human soul mean anything to you? If so please help my husband, as he is drinking heavy again, after a few months of soberness. Is there anything on earth that will make him sick of it? Have prayed so much..."
  23. 6/11/31 Letter from EC to [28]'s wife: "...We had a pre- scription [4386-1] given some time ago, which I am asking Miss Davis to enclose with this letter. I would like to know the results you have with this..."
  24. 12/29/32 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...[28] still drinks in spite of all you proposed... Shall I give up the thought of his ever quitting drink? I have prayed many years..."
  25. 11/23/34 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...My husband died in February, 1934..."

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