This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 18th day of April, 1933, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [274], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis, Hugh Lynn and Leslie B. Cayce. In his laboratory

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [274].
2. Now, as we find, there are conditions physical that disturb the better physical functioning of the body.
3. These, as we find, have been of such a nature and of such duration that many of these disturbances may be said to have become constitutional; or there has grown within the system those attempts to function under the distress and strain, until they have become a part of the constructive forces - or the necessity of the system to construct or make for the body resistances in many directions has produced rather conditions that are, more or less of complications.
4. Yet when the vitality and resistive forces (that are manifest even under the stress and strain) are considered, as we find, these conditions may be met in the present and gradually - even under the present environs, present surroundings, if so desired by the body - make for those conditions that will make a better and nearer normal physical functioning of the body.
5. These being of such general natures, then, we find, these conditions existent in this body, [274] we are speaking of:
6. The BLOOD supply indicates the low vitality that exists in portions of the system, at the same time showing the abilities of the body to create - through this varied disturbance - that to combat the various conditions that exist in the system.
7. Hence we would find that the general causes (now, this is general - to be sure) are poisons in specific portions of the system.
8. And the general distribution of the poisons over the body prevents much of the constructive forces having sufficient or full sway in the body, to more than have temporary relief at times from disturbances in head; as in the soft tissue of the face, antrums, gums, teeth, throat, and the like - as well as those of more extended area in the joints, the extremities especially; arms, hands, shoulders, in thighs, back, hips, knees, and feet. All of these exhibit the effect of such poisons.
9. Again we have recurrent distresses from a condition that has long existed in the digestive system. And a continued recurrence of attacks of acute indigestion, of sour stomach, heartburn, and the like; acidosis in colon area, the tendency of disturbances in liver, in kidneys, especially in bladder and in the glands that are irritated through overacidity in urine and in the colon itself.
10. All of these are RECURRENT, or may be said properly to be CONCURRENT conditions; the severity of the attack dependent upon the activities as to the resistances that are builded in the system.
11. What then, is asked, would be given as the specific causes of the present conditions?
12. TOXEMIA - of all these natures!
13. Then, there may be, as we find, that added to the system in the form of those properties that will meet the varied conditions in the body; and altering the applications as to the stimuli for the creative forces in assimilating system as well as exterior and mechano-therapy application, or mechanical applications for the various conditions or effects that are produced in the body.
14. First, then, we would begin with properties to aid the resistance (that IS existent in the physical forces of the body), to build for an ability of the system to ELIMINATE these disturbances from the body and STILL - at the same time - ALLOW the body to CONTINUE with the general activities from day to day.
15. To be sure, the recuperation might be better accomplished were the conditions such as to not cause too general a mental disturbance; by leaving all the surroundings or environs and changing to climatic conditions that would be different, or the like.
16. But, these conditions may be MET under the PRESENT ENVIRONS, as we find, if there will be followed consistently and persistently those directions which may be given for the bringing about of better physical forces in the body, [274] we are speaking of.
17. Begin, then (under the existent conditions), and prepare this:
18. To a gallon and a half of distilled water, add - IN THE ORDER GIVEN - the following:

    Wild Cherry Bark.............1 ounce,
Sarsaparilla Root............1 ounce,
Yellow Dock Root...........1/2 ounce,
Burdock Root...............1/2 ounce,
Indian Turnip...............10 grains,
Mayweed....................1/4 ounce,
Dogwood Bark...............1/4 ounce,
Prickly Ash Bark...........1/4 ounce.

19. Reduce this by slow boiling, until that strained off equals to 1 quart.
20. Cut 2 drams Balsam of Tolu into 3 ounces of grain alcohol and add to the solution, as a preservative and to stimulate the activity.
21. The dose of this would be half a teaspoonful 4 times each day, before each meal and before retiring.
22. After this has been taken for 3 to 5 days, we will then find it necessary to use high enemas for the alleviating of distresses through the alimentary canal. These high enemas (which should be taken as colonic irrigations) should be taken (after the 5 days), at first, 2 the first week - see? one, we would say, on Monday, the other on Saturday - see?
23. Then skip 2 weeks before 1 more would be taken, but continuing to take the medicinal properties throughout this period - see?
24. Then we would begin with the thorough MANIPULATIONS, or the massage that would follow sweat baths which - preferably - would be medicated, see? or, as this:
25. Before the body goes into the cabinet for the sweat bath, massage INTO the body those properties of olive oil, tincture of myrrh and sassafras oil - equal parts (heating the olive oil and adding the other ingredients). This would be massaged ALL OVER the body, and especially along the cerebrospinal system, through the shoulders, over the head, and all portions of the body.
26. Do not raise the temperature of the cabinet other than that which creates the general perspiration, see?
27. The bath would be followed by a general rubdown, with the stimulation of those oils or properties combined in this manner:

    Russian White Oil............1 pint,
Rub alcohol..................1 pint,
Witchhaze1.................1/2 pint.

    This would be massaged thoroughly into all portions of the body; arms, neck, torso, legs, feet, hands - all over the body, see?
28. Then there should be the general rubdown following same.
29. These sweat baths would only be taken once a week, in the manner outlined; continuing, of course, with the medicinal properties throughout the period.
30. Follow this, then, for this time - and after the fifth of such treatments we would give further instructions in this direction.
31. During this period there shall be, of course - and ESPECIALLY when the baths are taken, or the sweats - PLENTY of water taken at all times! Drink at least six to ten glasses of water each day! This doesn't mean beer, or other things - but WATER! If other drinks are desired, they would not be harmful - if taken with MEALS, but not at other times!
32. The diet - let this be as an outline, which may be altered or changed to suit the tastes; but this may be used as a general outline:
33. Mornings - first a little tea or coffee may be taken; a VERY small quantity, as a demi-tasse.
34. Twenty to thirty minutes later there may be taken citrus fruits or stewed fruits, or cereals; but when fruits or cereals are taken do not take the citrus fruit juices. Citrus fruit juices are PREFERABLE to the other two.
35. Following this there may be taken small cakes or dried toast (rice cakes, buckwheat cakes, or the like), with a little honey - see?
36. Or, occasionally, there may be taken an egg with some very CRISP bacon.
37. Alter these, to be sure.
38. This meal should be taken by seven-thirty or eight o'clock in the morning, or before.
39. By nine-thirty or ten o'clock take a malted milk, with EGG in same - see? To it may be added a few drops of rum or of spirits frumenti, but not too much; just sufficient to take away the taste of the egg. Do not include the white of the egg in this; only the yolk, see?
40. Noons - preferably meat JUICES, or vegetable juices. With these there may be altered from time to time the whole wheat, rye, or any of the whole wheat crackers, wafers, or the like. Not those that carry white bread, nor white crackers, with THIS particular meal - especially.
41. Evenings - the whole vegetable dinners, which would include meats; and, at least three times each week, include among the meats those of calf's liver or of tripe - and pig knuckle. These may be altered, you see. At least three times each week these should be among, or on, the menu - in the evenings.
42. When the entire treatments have been followed or taken as suggested, then we will give further instructions for this body; for we must alter, of course, to meet the varied conditions that are to be builded or added to the body from time to time.
43. Begin with this, now. These conditions may be eradicated; and make a normal, healthy body - for this body, [274]. Ready for questions.
44. (Q) What kind of exercise, or sports, should I preferably take up?
    (A) He'll have enough sports, and exercise if he'll take all these, with his general work, for the TIME BEING!
    Later we can go in for any sports that is desired by the body! Let's sport at this for the time being!
45. (Q) Are any laxatives necessary; if so, what special ones are best for me?
    (A) We are preparing the system so that these will not be necessary! The laxatives will be within those properties taken as the general tonic, or for the toning of the system; with the food values and the enemas, for the TIME BEING! We are changing all this! Let's do this first, and then we may ask more questions!
46. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
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    [Directions were sent for making pure beef juice, liver blood puddings, general blood building foods, etc. We referred him to H. J. Reilly of the Reilly Health Service for the sweat baths, massages, etc.]

BACKGROUND

1. 2/16/33 He obtained Life Rdg. 274-1.
2. 3/26/33 He requested Physical Rdg., "As my health has not been so good lately, and doctors, and books on health, and lectures, and diets, and this, and that, have not proven successful, at least so far as my physical appearance shows (continuous decrease in weight, headache, throat trouble, stomach ache, tooth and gum ache, low vitality, etc.)... This type of rdg., too, seems to have been so valuable to many that I should like very much to have it at a critical moment of my life."
3. 4/08/33 He wrote: "My case is, I think, one of general toxicosis causing numerous symptoms: as a child, jaundice; later, erysipelas; then, from time to time, trouble of the following parts: liver, stomach, intestines, prostate, skin, throat, sinus, gums, hair falling rapidly, with more frequent headaches (almost daily), earache, rheumatism or rheumatic aches, which have led me to a critical state of nervousness, of sexual weakness, of worrying, of depression affecting my mental efficiency (failing memory, restless mind) and spiritual development (weak power of concentration).
   "Another delicate point where I need help is the following: though I love children and enjoy their company more than that of a good many grown-ups, the fear of having a child who, due to my poor health, would not be normal, has ruined my sexual life, and in turn, weakened me very much.
   "My weight decreasing all the time, I have followed diets, chiropractic treatments, healers' recommendations, health foods, and what not, with very little success, or none at all.
   "Laxatives and enemas have not helped much either a sluggish colon, and certain doctors claim that a quick and thorough elimination of waste is essential.
   "All these are the physical points on which I should appreciate some help and proper guidance.
   "Besides, it would probably be interesting to ask what kind of life is most suited in my case, as I am cooped indoors in a laboratory without ventilation, without proper exercise. Should I look for some outdoor occupation? Away from a big city? What kind of climate? Where about? What kind of exercise or sports should I preferably take up? Am I fit for married life?
   "Any special diet or foods? In spite of my abnormal bite (upper and lower teeth not meeting properly), can I expect to better my digestion? How can I quiet my nerves, my mind, and be able to concentrate?
   "Is all this clear enough? Kindly tell me."

REPORTS

1. 4/24/33 He wrote: "Thank you very much for the last reading, and also for the following letter, which gave me hope to get rid of that hampering toxic condition. I shall begin the treatment suggested at the end of this week...
   "Now for the diet: I do not drink tea or coffee. Should I?
   "I do not digest milk as a rule and furthermore it increases my catarrhal condition. I could take Hemo- (Thompson's 'double malted' milk prepared with beef-peptone and organic iron) - in plain water with the yolk of an egg. Or should I put it in milk, in spite of my unfavorable reaction to it?
   "I am not a meat eater and shall have to develop a taste for those things as tripe and pigs' knuckle! Lamb chops and chicken have been the only meats I have eaten for some time. But if you say so, I'll eat calf's liver and tripe and pig's knuckle - but the blood pudding has absolutely no appeal for the present! Any substitute??
   "I'll write you every week to let you know...
   "I want to thank you again most heartily for your kind help."
2. 4/28/33 EC's letter:
   My dear Mr. [274]:-
   "I have yours of the 24th, and certainly hope you will be able to follow out the suggestions in your reading; for I feel very sure that by so doing you will gain the results desired.
   Now, regarding your schedule, I think you have it outlined about right, as I gather from the reading.
   As to the diet, you will remember that only an outline was suggested, and that you are to adhere to this only in the manner which you find best agrees with you. From the reading I am of the opinion that you will find the dried milk or malted milk, or such, will agree with you where the other would not. I do not know about the malted milk with the beef, peptone and iron. I think I would undertake to follow the outline in the reading, at least for a few days, in regard to the dried milk or malted milk, and see whether this, WITH the medicinal properties you are taking, will agree with you. Then, if you find that it does not, of course it would then be necessary to change. But there is a great deal of digestive and lacteal properties included in the compound you are to take four times each day.
   The tripe, pig knuckle and liver, while you may have to develop something of an appetite for this, carries a character of gluten that I am sure you will find will work well with your digestive system; especially with the properties being taken internally.
   I would not see that the blood pudding should be taken at all, for this is necessary where more of anemia is indicated than is in your case.
   We will certainly be very glad to have a line from you every week or so, and to know just how you progress with the line of diet suggested. If you find that these work well, why, of course, all the better. You are to use common sense and judgement, however, along with these; for, of course, your surroundings, your thoughts, and the consciousness you have naturally created in your everyday activities, will have much to do with the condition.
   Thanking you for your letter, hoping and trusting we may be of a real service, I am"
   Sincerely, EC:GD
3. 5/20/33 First part of Mr. [274]'s ltr. see under 274-1 Life Rdg. Reports. Then: "For about two weeks and a half I have been following the tr. given in the rdg. of 4/18/33; that is, besides taking regularly the medicinal properties. I had two colonic irrigations and one sweat bath with proper massages before and after (at Mr. Reilly's).
   "No appreciable change yet in my physical condition. The irrigations showed a lot of mucus, gas and undigested food.
   "Next week I shall have another sweat bath, and the week after another high colonic enema, unless I hear from you to the contrary."
   Very gratefully yours, [274]
4. 6/08/33 He obtained Mental-Spiritual Rdg. 274-3 advising he was on the improve and to continue the treatments.
5. 6/29/33 He obtained Ck. Physical 274-4.

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