This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 1st day of April, 1930, in accordance with request made by self and those in charge.

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

TEXT

1. EC: We have the body here. This we have had before. Conditions are not so good with the body as we have had them, for there is those congestions that cause pressure in the bronchia and lung that tend to cause temperature and pressure in the circulation, which is an AWFUL hardship under the heart's action. Hence in the stimuli given there should be those properties as will aid the circulation in an efficient manner without causing too much distress in body.
2. Then, manipulations gently given will aid - ESPECIALLY the relief as may be given from the 8th dorsal up. Not so much that the irritation causes the temperature to raise, but that it allows the body to relax.
3. The Calcidin is well, as is also the Alophen, but BETTER STILL would it be were those properties for the ELIMINANT be OILS - WITH those of either the ragweed or the Simmons' Liver Regulator, which is ragweed and licorice and a little senna. These would be MORE effective, and the OIL NECESSARY to take the inflammation out, or through the intestinal tract, but very small quantities of that as a heart stimuli would be well for the body. Spirits Frumenti are very good, but NOT good so much in the present condition. So, then, that as is found IN the Alophen, but not with those of the phenolphthalein mixture - but strychnine alone would be better stimuli, even than any of the Digital, for the activity of heart WITH condition of lung is NOT so well. Ready for questions.
4. (Q) What dosage of strychnine and how often?
   (A) About twice each day, and a 60th or 80th of a grain.
   Manipulations should be each day, and the food values should be that easily digested - and, of course, will have to conform to the body's own IDEAS!
5. (Q) How much oil should be given?
   (A) Two teaspoonsful of the Russian White Oil and HALF a teaspoonful - in about half an hour afterwards - of the Simmons' Liver Regulator, or it may be compounded in that of the ragweed, or ragweed tea, made in THIS manner: This would be preferable to make it from the original.
   To 6 ounces of distilled water, add Ambrosia weed 2 1/2 ounces. Steep, or slow boil, for 20 minutes. Strain off. Then add:

   Licorice in solution....................1 1/2 ounce,
Syrup of Sarsaparilla Compound............1/4 ounce.

   Cut 1/2 dram Balsam of Tolu in 2 ounces of alcohol and add to same.
   The dose then would be, after the oil, see - about half to three-quarters of an hour - half a teaspoonful. Take [in small doses often?] [3-4 times daily as in 562-1?] until there is a thorough evacuation from the bowel.
   Let the body rest. Keep the feet warm.
6. That is all the questions regarding this body.
7. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. 3/26/29 He obtained 304-17 for intestinal indigestion, severe pain in back and hips.
2. 4/01/30 Dr. L. A. Lydic, D.O. was present for 304-18 saying it was bronchial pneumonia.

REPORTS

1. 4/04/30 GD's note: We were told that [304] was very ill with pneumonia, there appearing little hope. Son's letter: "...There is just a chance that his strong will and determination will pull him through. Nothing else could, although everything is being done for him. There is such an awful strain on his heart. He has a day nurse and a night nurse..."
2. 4/06/30 Son's letter: "...He had a very restless night but is easier this morning..."
3. 4/08/30 Son's letter: "...He has made a real fight. While we almost despaired at times, this morning he apparently is considerably better and we hope will soon be on the road to recovery..."
4. 4/13/30 [304] obtained 304-19 advising recuperative measures.

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