This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Dale Parker, 8 East 63rd St., New York City, this 7th day of November, 1936, 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. Dale Parker.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [261]; this we have had before.
2. As we find, there is at present an acute condition with the digestive forces or the gastric flow that is causing distress; cramp, pains through the lower portion of the stomach, through the duodenum, and the general aching throughout the system.
3. This as we find arises from some indiscretions in the eating and in the overtaxing of the physical forces of the body. These combined make for this disturbance in the present.
4. We find also that in the application of the Radio-Active Appliance, this has not been in keeping with the manner of the preparations for same - in the appliance itself. This should be re-checked and the proper combinations put in the metals AND the glass in between same. Then this used properly we find would equalize the circulatory forces as to be beneficial. As it is in the present we are performing that as may be called a short circuit in portions of the bodily reactions to the vibratory forces of the content in same.
5. In those making the appliance some precautions of greater measures should be taken in this direction.
6. In making for the bodily aid in the present, we would use the Ash - one-eighth grain, with the violet ray over the spine and the back area in the lower portion of the spine; that is, from three to five minutes after one-eighth of a grain of the Ash has been taken, begin just below the shoulder blades, either side of the lower portion of the rib area from the spine and extending down to that opposite or just below the 12th dorsal. This not to be taken more than once a day.
7. Also we would use those combinations of the Cinnamon Water and Limewater as given for their preparation, or in this manner:

   Cinnamon Water........................1 ounce,
Limewater.............................1 ounce,
10% solution Iodide Potassium........10 minims,
10% solution Bromide Potassium.......30 minims.

   Shake this together. Every two hours take a teaspoonful. This will settle the stomach.
8. And then afterward, on the morrow or on Monday, begin with the saffron Tea and Olive oil.
9. Have an evacuation through the alimentary canal by the use of enemas.
10. We will find the system cleared.
11. And then keep up those vibrations as given, with a thorough work-out occasionally osteopathically, and we would find conditions improved.
12. The immediate, then - the Ash with the violet ray following, or three to five minutes afterwards, for a minute and a half to two minutes. This will relieve this gas, this pain, this disturbance. Then the Cinnamon Water and Lime Water and the other properties that will settle the stomach and make for the better reaction.
13. Ready for questions.
14. (Q) What is it specifically in the diet that caused this recent disorder?
    (A) There was some indiscretion in what was taken, and something that was not in as good state as it should have been - or as fresh.
15. (Q) Do eggs disagree with me and should I avoid them?
    (A) Eggs do not disagree if prepared in the proper way and manner, and are fresh. If not taken too often. The conditions of the stomach are such that two minute or two and half minute eggs, boiled, are preferable.
16. (Q) What special diet will assist in restoring normal condition?
    (A) During the days when these are first being taken - the treatments; begin with the enemas, you see - it would be well that there be broths, blanc mange, junket, and those things that are almost of a pre-digested nature. Arrowroot and the like. These are preferable for the next day or so; though beef juice or beef tea on the morrow and on Monday may be taken - not too much - tablespoonful would be as much as a large steak. But these are those that will make for the easy assimilation and yet give strength and vitality to the whole system.
17. (Q) Has my application of the Appliance been correct, or have I been applying it correctly?
    (A) The application is very good; but as has been indicated, it is the fault here in the Appliance not being properly adjusted. It is short circuiting. You see the combinations, the way these are built - they should be so that, as the bodily vibration builds up in the carbon and in the metal - through the manner of the building or compiling of same, there are discharges to the system. Short circuit same and we have a drawing upon one or the other anode or lead, thus producing IRRITATION rather than producing sleep and rest and the proper vibrations through the system.
18. (Q) Just with this specific Appliance, what was done wrong?
    (A) As has just been indicated; these have built so it short circuits.
19. (Q) Should anything be done to relieve him until the Ash can be obtained?
    (A) The Grape Poultice would be the better, or - if this cannot be applied, or it is not possible, for these may be hard to obtain - use a Soda Poultice, or Soda Packs over the abdominal area; the right side and across the middle portion or at the diaphragm area.
20. (Q) Just how should these be prepared?
    (A) A large towel or cloth that is dampened, in which there is put the dry Soda. This folded over and applied the body warm. Not hot, not cold - just warm.
21. (Q) How may I be sure the Radio-Active Appliance is working properly?
    (A) This may be tested, of course, by the galvanic metal. But if they are built properly, they will work properly! [See 1800 series, etc.]
22. (Q) Any further advice?
    (A) These as we find should be the suggestions for the physical body in the present.
23. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Self - Phoned also
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy to Hugh Lynn Cayce (for H. H. R. Corp.)
    [GD's note: Empty Ash dry on tongue and swallow with water; do not take IN the capsule.]

BACKGROUND

1. 8/20/36 He obtained Ck. Physical Rdg. 261-24 giving further advice for long standing gastritis, or stomach ulcers.
2. 11/07/36 His wife [772] phoned for emergency rdg., saying he is in great pain.

REPORTS

1. 11/16/36 He wrote: "The first two days after I rec'd my last rdg. I made only slight progress. Then the carbon ash arrived and after taking it for two days I began to definitely improve. Whether it was the ash itself or whether the rest of the treatment was just beginning to be effective, or whether perhaps it was a combination of all I do not know. The principal thing is I am better, although still quite a way from 100%.
   "I was very much interested in the comments on the Appliance. From the rdg. it would appear that part of my trouble may have been caused by it. A new Appliance which is being sent to me from Norfolk had not arrived up to the time of my leaving home yesterday. I expect it will be there when I return tonight, however, and I will immediately start using it.
   "A letter from Mr. House [Thomas B. House, Jr. of Health Home Remedies Corp.] said that Hugh Lynn had written you to have a check rdg. on it. I think I had better use it a few days first, so will get in touch with you with regard to the rdg. later in the week.
   "The rdg. indicated that it would be possible to test the batteries with some kind of metal. Would it not be well in some rdg. to ask for details as to this metal, where it can be secured, and just how the tests can be made. Obviously if we can avoid sending out defective appliances we should do so."
2. 11/29/36 He requested 566-7 for his little girl.
3. 11/30/36 He obtained Ck. Physical Rdg. 261-27 approving the new Radio-Active Appliance.
4. 12/07/36 EC gave rdg. 1800-28 on testing the appliances, etc.

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