This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of January, 1929, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [304].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Dr. Thos. B. House and Mr. [304].

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here - this we have had before, [304]. Now, we find there is the accentuation of many of those conditions as have been given, that show weakness within the physical functioning of the body. There may be given in this connection as to how THIS particular body would be, and is, affected by the "bug" or the germ known as "flu," or influenza. In this condition we find the effect is to cause first the activity of the toxins of the system in relation to the activity of the blood supply through the hepatic circulation, and in effect to that of the producing of inflammation - which causes then the pressure in the circulation, and temperature in the body. There is a cutting off, in a manner, of the circulation below the diaphragm, so that the lower portion of the body - except in the large central venous circulation, carries the blood to those portions - but in the veins as RETURN, these show that the circulation is hindered below that plexus from which the radial forces of the upper hepatic circulation is carried. Hence a fullness in the chest, and especially about the diaphragm and the lower portion of the rib region, see? with a pressure to head, neck and arms, and those conditions - where hindered IN the nerve activity - are accentuated in that manner. So that the body throbs throughout. There is not as yet, then, the activity of this condition, other than in that of increasing the toxic condition in system. The DANGER lies, then, in this becoming distributed in such a manner through the lungs, the bronchials, and the UPPER passages, as to cause this SAME congestion in heart's action and in brain reflexes - from temperature produced in same.
2. To meet the needs, then, of this particular condition, is to first cleanse the alimentary canal. Begin first with that of an oil - preferably the White Russian Oil, or such as will cleanse the system thoroughly.
3. Then take common baking soda - or preferably that of the regular soda (that is, clarified) and add to same such as will be in a manner easily taken; preferably not with water, see? cracker, bread, or such, that will carry same into the system in such a manner as to produce such a state of alkaline reaction as to assist the system in meeting the needs of the cleansing from toxic forces, see?
4. Then, by manipulation, reduce that pressure as is produced from the 6th dorsal to the 1st cervical. Not too deep, but the gentle massage.
5. Then, any of the pine reaction in the way of cleansing the system through that of the producing antiseptic forces in the bronchials and lungs will prevent the condition from becoming effective through that part of body.
6. Reduce temperature by that of any form of sedative that will react with an alkaline in body. Do that. Ready for questions.
7. (Q) What size dose of the soda should be take and how often?
   (A) Teaspoon half full, with that much cracker crumb, or with that much bread crumb - that was browned and crumbed with this. Do not take soda UNTIL there is a reaction from the alimentary canal from the oil, but let that come at once, see?
8. (Q) How often should he take the soda?
   (A) Every four to six hours until the acting and until the condition in the alimentary canal is cleared.
9. (Q) How would the pine tar honey be for him to take?
   (A) Pine tar honey very good. Rather the compound in Creo-Emulsion would be better WITH the Pinetex or Pinex added in small quantities. That is, take a normal dose of Creo-Emulsion - which carries pine AND the Creosote with same - then add sufficient of the pine, see (syrup), that will aid in cleansing bronchials and respiratory system; as also does the inhalant - of that proportion as has been outlined for the body [in 304-8]. This would prevent cough, and prevent reaction through the system. These come AFTER there is the general movement - or gentle movement - from the alimentary canal.
   Do not overload system with toxins until the toxins are beginning to leave the body.
10. (Q) Any special diet for the body?
    (A) Those that will be strengthening - especially in and for blood supply - adding iron, and such, in a manner that will equalize the strength of the body. Beef - beef juices, fish, and those of such vegetables that carry iron and the like - lettuce, spinach, and of those that carry such, are good for the body. Not too much sweets. No hog meat, but other meats may be taken in moderation, see? but no meats while there are toxins in the system, to be sure.
    The oil should be taken, sufficient that there will be within three to four hours, or five hours, a thorough cleansing of same. Now this produces, of course, other conditions in the system, that become relaxed. Those will NOT be troublesome, if these will be followed by the soda and the active force that may be acted UPON by the gastric juices of the stomach. Hence the addition of crackers preferable, because there is sufficient of saline in this to add saline in the hydrochloric and keep an equal condition without producing an OVER active force in the salines - that are produced in system in the form of lactics, or in the form of that non-acid condition.
    The manipulation [by Thos. B. House, M.D., D.O.] should be given at least once each day until the general system is relaxed.
    Keep feet warm and dry, and increasing circulation to the LOWER portion of body instead of to the upper for the pressure becomes too great on heart action with too much ABOVE the diaphragm in activity.
11. (Q) What sedative will be best to reduce temperature?
    (A) Dover's Powders, Aspirin, or such. Or salicylic acid - which is the basis of Aspirin. Now salicylic acid for the system with sodas, of course, do not work in coordination. Hence the cleansing of the system will reduce temperature. So this will be cleansed from system before the sodas are taken, see? while they may be taken with the oil and carried out.
12. That is all the questions.
13. Do this, as has been outlined, and we will find the body will respond to these, as has been shown. Then there may be further instructions for the general strength of the body, when these have been adhered to or followed out.
14. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. 11/08/27 He obtained 304-14 giving continued advice for recuperation from strained ribs, cold, chest congestion, etc.

REPORTS

1. 1/15/29 He obtained 304-16 indicating some improvement.

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