This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the David E. Kahn home, 44 West 77th St., Apt. 14-W, New York City, this 23rd day of October, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self Mr. [261], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Edna and Fred Archibald.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [261]; this we have had before.
2. Again we find rather acute conditions arising through the digestive and stomach activity, through the lack of an equal balance produced in the circulation of the lymph through these areas. So NOW we have more inflammation, though the condition is not as acute from poisons - rather from a STRAIN to the vital forces, or the using of energies.
3. Then, rather than the grape poultices in the present (though these should later be used), we would use the saturated solution of Epsom Salts in packs over the abdomen, after the abdomen has been massaged with equal portions of Mutton Suet, Spirits of Camphor and Spirits of Turpentine. Not too much should this compound be massaged into the body, but only sufficient to make for a perspiration - or an oiling, as it were, of the abdomen. Then apply the Epsom Salts Packs, in heavy toweling or the like. These will not only ease the crampings that have occurred but will make for a general activity through the alimentary canal, stimulating the activity between the upper and lower hepatic circulation, causing a draining off through the kidneys and relieving the bladder pressure.
4. These we would do immediately, and - as we find - with care as to the diet - tomorrow the body should be rested.
5. After that, we would stimulate osteopathically then those centers along the cerebrospinal system; especially the 9th dorsal plexus, that the whole circulation through the alimentary canal is kept in a manner of eliminating or throwing off.
6. Be mindful of the diet; not too much of any of those things that cause a great activity of the gastric flow from the acidity portion of the stomach or the duodenum; and we will find conditions improved.
7. (Q) How long a period should the Epsom Salts Packs be applied?
   (A) Apply once and then in two or three hours apply again; cleansing the abdomen, of course, and then applying the compound before the Packs are applied again.
8. (Q) Why does my head feel tired, and the back of my head stiff?
   (A) The circulation required is through the lower portion of the body, which has drawn the blood away from the head.
   Then the body has had those positions in the activity where an extra amount of draft has come on the shoulders and back of head. This, then, combined with the general disturbance, produces the stiffness.
   When we create a balance in the circulation, and when the massage with the adjustments and stimulations are made in the central portion, these portions will necessarily be relaxed also.
9. (Q) Any particular diet for the next few days?
   (A) Those foods that are stimulating to the gastric flow, or use a little of the combine of Lactated Pepsin with the Milk of Bismuth. This will assist in absorbing and also supplying digestive forces for the system. The dose would be a teaspoonful of the Milk of Bismuth to which there would be added eight to ten drops of the Elixir of Lactated Pepsin, AFTER meals - for it works with the gastric juices that are begun. Take it about once a day; not three times.
10. (Q) Would you recommend my going to Dr. Foord's Sanitarium in Kerhonkson, N.Y.? (In the valley back of Kingston) or any other place for a few days of recuperation?
    (A) This, as we find, would NOT be necessary if the body does not work night and day! Take the periods of REST! Rather BUDGET the time, and take time to play as well as work; and we will find this will be much more preferable to just taking a few days rest and then working night and day! Rather adjust the system!
    Do these.
11. (Q) How can gas in intestinal tract be reduced?
    (A) With those properties as indicated, and - of course - by the use of Soda enemas when necessary.
    But with the use of these properties, this will be thrown off, as indicated, by the activity through the alimentary canal - the taking up and making for activities through the kidneys, throwing off the poisons in excess there.
    Do these.
12. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (GD enclosed directions for preparing Epsom Salts Packs, and a letter with directions to Osteopath [Frank P. Dobbins, D.O.].)

BACKGROUND

1. Previous Physical Rdgs. had been given for long standing gastritis.
2. 9/27/35 He had obtained emergency Ck. Physical Rdg. 261-17 for an attack of ptomaine poisoning.
3. 10/23/35 He submitted questions via phone by his wife concerning another acute attack of indigestion.

REPORTS

1. 10/27/35 He reported improvement but requested by phone further details about the treatment - see 261-19.

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