This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of December, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [341], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [341], Thomas B. House and Harry Storey.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [341]; this we have had before.
2. There are many changes in the system since last we had same here. Yet there ARE the effects in the system of disturbances that have been seen here before, some time back; though there are more infectious forces from the poisons and localization of same in the disturbance between the eliminating systems of the body.
3. The localizations arise as we find from congestion from cold, and the infectious reactions that arise from same through a disturbed circulation and poor elimination and lack of coordination between eliminating systems, as has been indicated in times back.
4. There are those tendencies for accumulations in the colon and through the alimentary canal, and these form for that as oft produces a disturbance through the stomach itself, producing a very bad condition at times of halitosis, at other times producing caking through the colon area, as well as upsetting in the system; the effect becoming as irritations to the lymph and the emunctory circulation in the disturbance to the nerve system and a rash, an itch that comes over portions of the body - as at times on the lower limbs and the groin area especially, under the armpits and on the side. These are effects, the causes being a deeper condition as indicated in the circulatory system.
5. Congestions as are indicated from the cold and infection from the poor circulation in the sinus, in the nasal passages, in the throat, all arise from and are contributory causes to cold and congestion from the poor circulation.
6. In meeting then the needs of the conditions, we would find, we would first take a course, as it were - this being the slower way but the much better way. For the seat of the trouble and the causes may be eliminated. But do not as before, when the first effects are relieved, leave it off - but carry on until the causes are also eliminated AND coordination is set up in the eliminating systems.
7. For with the clogging of the colon and the alimentary canal, even through the jejunum and portions of the stomach, this disturbs the circulation - and the poisons that should be carried off by the kidneys and the activity of the upper portion of the hepatic circulation become thrown off in the effluvia through the respiratory and to the perspiratory circulation, or lymph and emunctory. And these produce those disturbances in the cuticle and the epidermis and through those portions of the body where there is the disturbance. And the activities then grow hard upon even the glandular system, especially the thyroid circulation.
8. Begin first as with these; this in each capsule, and make three:

   Podophyllum................1/4 grain,
Leptandrin.................1/2 grain,
Sanguinaria................1/2 grain,
Cascara Sagrada............1/2 grain.

9. These are to be taken at least twenty-four hours apart, see?
10. May be necessary, and would be more effective if after eight hours - after they are taken - a high enema is taken. This a saline solution in the first, a saline and soda solution in the second, and these the temperature of the body; not cold, not hot - or ninety-eight degrees. These should be effective in assisting in the eliminations.
11. Then when these have acted upon the body, after three to four days begin with Zilatone - two tablets an hour and a half after the morning meal, two tablets an hour and a half after the noon meal, two tablets an hour and a half after the evening meal.
12. The next morning take, in hot water, a tablespoonful of Fleet's Phospho-Soda. Lie upon the right side, so that this will work through, with a prop under the gall duct area, so this will work through the gall duct itself, or cause the activity of the hot Phospho to act upon the liver, the spleen, the pancreas together - and DRAIN the system.
13. Take during the whole period of these activities, about every third day a good GENERAL osteopathic treatment, with SPECIFIC attention to the head, the neck, the sinus, the vagus center and the LUMBAR center or lumbar axis also.
14. This as we find, with the proper precautions as to an alkalin diet, keeping a regular balance in same, should remove the causes as well as the effects of the disturbance with this body.
15. First the Podophyllum and combinations. Then after three to four days the draining of the gall duct. But don't overeat of sweets soon after, or else we will have a drain again upon the system or the formation of that as will create a disturbance of the same nature.
16. Have the manipulations and carry out all of these.
17. The use of Castoria as a flushing is well after any of these are taken, for this will settle the system and set the digestive organs in their proper relationships one to another, better than other laxatives or cathartics.
18. Ready for questions.
19. (Q) Until cause has been removed, what local application would relieve the pain in the sinus?
    (A) Heat and the combinations of the oils as indicated in Mutton Suet, Spirits of Turpentine, Spirits of Camphor, and Compound Tincture of Benzoin. These remove congestion if heat is applied. For each carries with same activities upon the mucous membranes to aid in relieving, through a penetration, healing and soothing effect.
    But the beginning of the removal of the effects will remove the pain also. The first thorough activity of the Podophyllum - if there are the precautions, not out in the cold, not getting the feet wet or the like that will simply add congestion and cold - this will relieve the condition.
    Keep the feet warm and out of the night air.
20. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. His last Ck. Physical was 341-42 on 4/05/35 in re change of eyeglasses and also a rash on the body under the skin.
2. 12/05/36 "The last few days my sinus condition has been giving me fits!"

REPORTS

1. 12/10/36 Father's ltr.: "We doctored him up and he has been getting along alright. Just have to keep him from going out of nights."
2. 1/26/39 He obtained his next Ck. Physical, 341-46, for influenza.
3. 12/01/66 GD's note: Mr. [341] was in the A.R.E. Library today looking up everything he could find on sinusitis; said he had tried everything he could think of - hadn't had a good night's sleep for weeks due to nose being completely stopped. I suggested that he look through his own rdgs. to see if an inhalant or something had been recommended specifically for him. We found 341-43. Upon reading it he exclaimed, "Why, I have an irritating skin rash right now - I've been using salves and things to try to clear it up - I didn't mention it, because the sinus condition is what is really throwing me." [See 341-4, Par. R5 warning, 8/07/24.]
4. 12/14/66 Mr. [341]'s report: "After difficulty getting the Leptandrin and Sanguinaria for the compound, I finally got started on the treatment and began to feel better immediately. Although I have not begun the last half of the regime beginning with the Zilatone, I feel better than I have for months. Dr. O. M. Wakefield, D.O., says that my sinus passages are clearer than they have been in the several months that he has been treating me. It is truly remarkable that a rdg. given for me 30 yrs. ago should fit me so exactly at the present time."
5. 12/19/66 "I have been disturbed by a sinus condition off and on for 20 yrs., since returning from overseas at the end of World War II. During the past two and a half months this sinus condition developed in connection with colds and had been a condition which in previous fall months I had thrown off after a few osteopathic treatments. However, this time it had reached a very troublesome state, with both nostrils completely stopped so that breathing was being carried on through the mouth. The tissue in the nasal passages and up into the lower sinuses was very inflamed and swollen. There seemed to be a serious choking condition, with phlegm collecting in the throat and bronchial tubes, apparently also somewhat in the lungs. This prevented regular sleeping, and at times it was necessary for me to sit up all night. I tried osteopathic treatments, as well as some of the various cold remedies. Some of these gave only temporary relief. Finally, I had to go to an M.D., who gave me shots of Penicillin, as well as a very heavy histamine drug. This I took constantly for several weeks, with only temporary relief.
   "About two weeks ago I began to look into the Edgar Cayce readings for suggestions regarding sinus and picked out several inhalants and rubs which were recommended for different people. I approached Mrs. Turner regarding this and she finally secured for me on Dec. 5th, just 30 years later, a copy of my own reading 341-43.
   "I was amazed to discover that several of the symptoms that had been described at that time had reappeared. Apparently the condition was very similar to that which existed 30 years ago. These symptoms, in order, were rash over parts of the body (At this time it had occurred back of the knees and it had become quite irritated so that I was using several different kinds of salves), and about a month ago the cuticle on both hands had become inflamed, Pus running from them, and I had to use a very heavy ointment to correct this condition. As the hand cuticle condition was better the skin rash got worse. I had also discovered that the effluvia through the respiratory system had become disturbed and, as indicated earlier, I had begun to ease this with applications of equal portions mutton tallow (melted), turpentine and camphor, but the condition had not been completely eliminated.
   "There was some delay in getting the ingredients, but as soon as I was able to secure them I began the full treatment as outlined and began to feel better immediately. At the end of the reading [341-43] there was a suggestion for temporary relief by combining mutton suet, spirits of camphor and turpentine with Tincture of Benzoin. I had tried the three ingredients, but not over the sinus area. I immediately attempted combining the four ingredients, put on a flannel over them, and a very hot pad over that. Within about 20-30 minutes I had thoroughly blistered my nose and face under the eyes and across the lower sinus, but in that time I had gotten the first relief I had had in over two months, and I was able to breathe through both nostrils. The whole condition began to improve as I followed the full treatment. I am in the midst of the treatments at the present time and expect complete recovery."
6. 12/26/67 "Since a year ago when I tried the full treatment in 341-43, I have been entirely free of the symptoms which disturbed me at that time. In fact, I have felt better and had more energy during the past year that I have for a long, long time!"
7. 3/03/77 Mr. [341] had a slight heart attack, following extremely high blood pressure. He was hospitalized and in coronary unit for several days, then transferred to a private room, where he would stay for 2-3 weeks of rest. It was found that the injury to the heart was in a place where it could cause the least permanent damage, and that he should be alright if he is careful and goes at a slower pace.

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