Edgar Cayce Readings, 494-5

Time and Place: 11:10 to 11:20 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., New York.

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GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have the body here, [494]; this we have had before.
Unless a great deal of precaution is taken, these conditions may become rather serious - and become bad; from some points of view.
As we find, the greater portion of the disturbance in the present arises from the old disturbance as a part of the hepatic circulation.
Hence the accumulations of poisons in the system. These make for the pressures upon various portions of the body, as well as affecting organically the functioning of the liver and kidneys, and - of course, with the present condition, the heart's activity.
The better as we find would be to KEEP QUIET!
And, for at least an hour each day for three to four days, apply the hot Castor Oil Packs over the abdominal area; especially in the right portion - from the liver to the caecum on the right side. Use at least three to four thicknesses of flannel, saturated in the oil - not poured on, but saturated in Castor Oil. Have this warm and apply directly to the skin; not so hot as to cause too much discomfort, but sufficiently warm to produce the ability of the system to absorb quantities of the oil - using an electric pad to retain the heat for one hour, see?
On the evening of the third day, take internally at least two tablespoonsful of Olive Oil.
Then the next day have a good, deep osteopathic adjustment; with a stimulating treatments to all the nerves for better elimination and evacuation of the system.
Wait about five days, and then have another series of the Castor Oil Packs, followed in the same manner with the Olive Oil internally, and THEN the osteopathic treatment.
After the second series, - unless there has been much improvement, - it would be better that there be a colonic irrigation; this systematically or scientifically given, - not attempting to take one merely by self.
Be precautious as to the diet; having those foods that are strengthening and yet easily assimilated; not large quantities of fats, but more fruits and vegetables, and fruit and vegetable juices, - these are the better for the body.
These as we find offer the better conditions.
DO NOT give this body sedatives, unless there is a great deal more stress or pain. For, these would be detrimental to the heart - as well as to the kidney condition.
Ready for questions.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Mrs. [457] - Special Delivery
Copy to Ass'n file
(Enclosed were directions for preparing Castor Oil Packs.
Enclosed was an extra sheet of directions for Osteopath. Names of osteopaths nearby who have had some experience with Readings:
Dr. Geo. J. Schoelles, 1 Tanblewyld Ave., Bronxville, N.Y. Dr. J. C. Champion, 175 Main St., White Plains, N.Y. Dr. T. R. McLean, Popham Hall, Scarsdale, N.Y.
Let us know the name of the osteopath you choose.)

BACKGROUND

See 494-4 on 6/22/39 recommending surgery for prolapsed uterus.
7/18/41 Daughter-in-law, Mrs. [457], submitted questions for her:
1. What is cause and cure for red spots on my back and abdomen? 2. Are these of the same nature as spot on face sometime ago? 3. Does the same apply to the pain in the right thumb? 4. Can anything be done for hearing? 5. What will relieve neuralgic pains in face and head? 6. Do any of my teeth cause any of the disturbances? 7. Any exercises advisable for me? describe. 8. Any specific exercises that can be given for the feet? 9. Can anything be done for the varicose veins? 10. Would any particular shoe or arch supports be recommended? 11. Please specify correct diet.

REPORTS

8/13/41 Son [412]'s letter: "My mother is feeling very much better."
10/08/41 Mrs. [457]'s letter:
"We want to thank you first for having given [412]'s Mother her reading so promptly, without even waiting to check up the address a second time. Of course at the time there was no possibility for her being any place else. I appreciated that very much.
"As for the results I cannot report because she hardly permitted me to start. It was very hot at that time and the thought of the hot oil packs seemed to go against her. At the same time she had of her own accord found a German doctor who told her that her blood pressure was too high, he started already then to give her pills to reduce this and at that time also some other pills to kill the pain of the rash on the abdomen and back. He did tell her however that it was only a matter of time for the rash to go of its own accord. There was nothing he could do for it. It did go eventually, and she is still taking the pills for the blood pressure.
"Personally I of course do not believe in pills. But she seems to have faith in the doctor, and of course it is more convenient than oil packs. Of course I do not know what effect the pills will have. If I could only tell her ahead of time so that she should watch out for the effects and thus lose her faith in them, then I might get her to follow the readings again."
9/29/43 Son [412]'s letter: My mother has not been feeling especially well. Her blood pressure has run up occasionally quite a bit and we were fortunate to be recommended to an osteopath in Yonkers [Harold C. West, D.O.] who seems to be a very good connection. Off hand speaking he is better than anyone I have ever been to and I have been treated by quite a number of them. The good part about this man is that my mother likes him very much and he has taken an interest in her case.
After two treatments she is feeling very much better and I sincerely hope that he will help her. He analyzed her condition as not being any heart trouble but coming from the stomach. The reading however showed that the trouble was in the bladder. Just as soon as I get a little bit more acquainted with him I will turn the reading over to him and ask him to follow your instructions. My mother is supposed to get a colonic today which I think will do her a world of good.
3/21/44 Son [412] submitted questions for a Ck. Physical for Mrs. [494].
3/23/44 See 494-6.