This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 28th day of September, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self - through his brother and Miss Esther Wynne, sponsored by Study Group #3 of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [533]'s brother, Esther Wynne, Josephine White, L. B. Cayce.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [533]; this we have had before.
2. Now, as we find, there are acute conditions that have arisen from overtaxation to the vital forces of the body. And the reaction is inflammation of the areas about the jejunum, and the tendency for there to be a gurgitation or an overlapping of the intestine in the area just above the caecum. Thus the whole lymph circulation is affected, producing a congestion in the liver and gall ducts, and a temperature that must be reckoned with. A good deal of the inflammation causes an accumulation here.
3. As we find, in the first we would begin with a GENTLE enema; this not too warm, yet not cold - but a little cooler than what would be termed tepid. Use a soda solution for the enema. A heaping tablespoonful of baking soda to each half gallon of water. Such an high enema, though gentle, would be given about twice in the next twelve hours, and should be used with a very GENTLE manner. Do not attempt to dilate the colon area too much, but gradually sufficient that there may be not only an emptying of the colon itself but such a change by this gentle dilation through the caecum and the area where there have been those adhesions that are now tending to make for a rawing, or an inflammation in the areas that connect the jejunum here.
4. These enemas, as we find, would tend to ease the pressures, as well as lowering the temperature.
5. We would apply over the area of the abdomen, and especially along the right side, first a solution that will tend to DEADEN, as it were, and yet RELAX the body. First we would apply, then, a solution of three parts Tincture of Laudanum and one part Aconite. And then apply Epsom Salts Packs over same; saturated solution of Epsom Salts in packs; keeping these warm.
6. As the Epsom Salts Packs are taken off, then massage over the whole area where the pores have been opened by such packs, with a compound of equal parts Mutton Tallow, Spirits of Camphor and Spirits of Turpentine. Massage just what the body will absorb.
7. After the second enema (which would be given about four or five or six hours after the first), if the body is not easy, we would then apply these things again; that is, first the painting with the solution, then the Epsom Salts Packs and then the rub with the compound. These, as we find, will aid in removing the disturbances.
8. Begin almost immediately with very small doses of Fletcher's Castoria. Take until, with the enema and with the Epsom Salts Packs, we have cleansed the system entirely.
9. The diet should be principally fruit juices, and then a little later we may begin with the predigested foods.
10. REST until the body has overcome these conditions.
11. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) How long should the Epsom Salts Packs be left on at a time?
    (A) Until they are cooled.
13. (Q) Please suggest such predigested foods as would be well for the body, when these may be taken.
    (A) First we would take principally fruit juices; such as orange juice with a little lemon - four parts orange juice to one part lemon; grapefruit juice, grape juice, pineapple juice. The pineapple may be combined with the grape juice, if it is preferable.
    Then we would begin a little later, in a day or two days, with very browned whole wheat bread, with a little Ovaltine, a little malted milk - the egg may be beat in same, only the yolk of the egg. Junket, arrowroot, and things of such natures. These should be for three to four days, and then begin with soups - as of wild game, potato soup, or cracker soup, and things like that.
    Through all the period, then, be mindful that the whole of the intestinal system is kept open.
14. (Q) Are the adhesions breaking loose any better than they were?
    (A) They are not better than they were; they are in a worse condition at the present time! Because this telescoping, it's very HARD on the system, and very PAINFUL through these areas. Hence the NECESSITY, as it were, of straightening these by the dilation and ELIMINATION of all through the colon area.
    Keep down the inflammation by alcohol rubs; preferably grain alcohol though rub alcohol may be used.
15. (Q) Any other advice?
    (A) These we would do, and begin to do at once.
    Use a soft tube for the colon tube, that opens on the side rather than on end.
16. (Q) And the Castoria should be begun at once?
    (A) Be begun at once; small doses. Quarter teaspoonful taken every half hour is better than half or a whole teaspoonful taken every hour or hour and a half apart. The desire is to have the absorption to reduce temperature, as WELL as cause the eliminations throughout. You see, there's a clogging that has caused the overshadowing of the conditions.
17. We are through for the present.

    Copy to his Brother
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (GD's note: Directions for preparing Epsom Salts Packs were enclosed.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 533-1 on 4/34 for ileitis; 533-5 on 6/17/35 for colitis.
2. 9/28/35 His brother requested emergency rdg. for [533], saying he was suffering acutely with a gastrointestinal attack, with a high fever, etc.

REPORTS

1. The family reported next day that the treatment relieved the patient at once, after the first round of applying the suggested methods, and thus dangerous complications were prevented.
2. 10/35 A.R.E. Bulletin carried a report of [533]'s and two other similar gastrointestinal disorders.
3. 11/06/35 See 533-7 for recuperative measures. While relieved, he was still not strong or well enough to get out of bed.

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