This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of October, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self through husband - Mr. [228], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions that have been submitted, as I ask them.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, [313].
3. As we find, the acute conditions in the present are not a part of the GENERAL condition.
4. But owing to the anxieties, the unbalanced condition existent in the assimilating forces of the body, the present effects arise more from an acute attack of congestion from poisons in the system.
5. To reduce the temperature, as well as the inflammation through the abdomen and colon specific, we would use Grape Poultices; preferably Concord Grapes. Crush same and put between gauze, at least half an inch thick, with a heavier cloth on top, and apply directly to the abdominal area. Make the Pack sufficiently large to cover the whole area of the colon and abdomen, you see. Let it remain until warm from the body heat, or as hot as the body, see? then change and put on a fresh Pack. It should not be necessary, in this particular case, for more than two such Poultices.
6. We would also use body-temperature enemas of a saline solution, with a little soda.
7. These as we find, with the general precautions and care, should eliminate these disturbances in the present.
8. Of course, until there is the better adjustment and the feeling of improvement, no foods except liquids or semiliquid foods. Orange juices or citrus fruit juices, gruels, soups or of such natures.
9. Do this as we find for the immediate conditions; using the GENERAL applications and the more specific [as given in 313-15] for the conditions through the pelvic organs.
10. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) What will aid digestion and quiet nerves?
    (A) Just as indicated, the reduction of the temperature and the use only of easily assimilated foods.
12. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self - Special Delivery
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Wired Day Letter:
    CRUSH RAW FRESH GRAPES PREFERABLY CONCORD NOT WHITE GRAPES AND APPLY INCH THICK BETWEEN GAUZE DIRECT TO BODY OVER ENTIRE ABDOMEN AND COLON WHEN WARM FROM BODY HEAT REMOVE AND APPLY FRESH GRAPES TWO SUCH APPLICATIONS TO REDUCE TEMPERATURE AND INFLAMMATION SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT USE SALINE SODA ENEMAS BODY TEMPERATURE ONLY FRUIT JUICES AND LIQUID DIET FULL INFORMATION SPECIAL.

BACKGROUND

1. On 10/01/38 She obtained 313-15 giving further advice for treating improved uterus infection.
2. 10/03/38 Husband [228] wired: "[313] developed colon trouble Sunday (10/2). Fever continues around 100, pulse about 90. Nervous and impatient. Applicator and Codiron ordered [as suggested in 313-15]. Request Ck. Rdg. Tuesday (10/4). Questions: What causes soreness in lower part of colon? What is treatment? Specify diet, what to do to aid digestion and quiet nerves. Wire answer dayletter."

REPORTS

1. 10/17/38 Husband [228]'s ltr.: "Your recent rdgs. for [313] are appreciated very much. She has improved considerably and is able to be around and about somewhat.
   "She has requested me to mail to you her ck. for $10 along with this letter, for the last Ck. Rdg. that you gave."
2. 10/23/38 Mr. [779]'s ltr.: "Saw [313] at church this A.M. for the first time in some time. [228] said that she responded fine to the reading."
3. 1/18/39 She obtained 313-17, for indigestion, pain in left ovary, rapid pulse, irregular menstruation.

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