This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 12th day of May, 1937, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [1409], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [533].
2. Now as we find, there is an acute condition arising from the weaknesses that have been indicated in the body; through the portions of the abdomen where there have been lesions and adhesions.
3. The present conditions arise, as we find, from a twofold reason; some indiscretions in the eating, calling for or producing improper fermentation, and a lack of the proper eliminations. Thus a disturbance is caused between the lower and the upper hepatic circulation.
4. So the condition becomes much in the present as a neurotic effect, or neuritis, or neurotic neuritis in the present conditions.
5. Hence there should be greater precautions, in the general, as to diet and as to the proper eliminations.
6. In the present we would not use the ultra-violet ray during the period there are those tendencies for inflammation or tensions; else we may find we would produce more harm than good.
7. When there is the removal of the pain and of the inflammation, or when the body is feeling the better, then is the period for the use of the violet ray.
8. We would in the present massage gently with a little Laudanum and Aconite - two parts Laudanum, one part Aconite; not just paint the area but massage the caecum and the lower abdominal area with this combination. Extend same to the lower portion of the liver.
9. Then use over the same area a Castor Oil Pack, for one or one and a half hours; changing it about three times during that period.
10. Let the body rest from same.
11. Then begin with small doses first of Fletcher's Castoria, about a teaspoonful every hour and a half or two hours apart.
12. After three-fourths of a small sized bottle of the Castoria has been taken, then take a teaspoonful of Milk of Bismuth and ten drops of Elixir of Lactated Pepsin stirred in a glass of water.
13. Then finish the bottle of Castoria in about two doses.
14. On the morrow take a good enema.
15. When the body is relieved of the condition, then keep in the open the more.
16. The gentle exercises, but be mindful of eliminations and keep the liver, the kidneys active.
17. We would find that the Eno Salt would be the more effective; though this will require - with this body - at times the use of a stronger vegetable compound.
18. So for this body, we would have prepared some capsules, each containing the following ingredients - and these proportions:

    Cascara Sagrada................1 grain,
Podophyllum..................1/4 grain,
Dovers Powder................1/2 grain.

    This would be the dose, in each capsule. Have several prepared.
19. Not during the period of the treatments given above, but after the body is better, you see, take one capsule about once a week for a period of two, three, four, five weeks; or take for one to two weeks, skip a week, and then take again for one or two weeks.
20. The Eno Salt would be taken a level teaspoonful of a morning before breakfast for three to four mornings, leave off for three to four mornings, then take again.
21. Let the capsule be taken BETWEEN the periods of taking the Eno Salt, see? that is, during the rest period from same.
22. Be mindful that white bread, potatoes, spaghetti, macaroni are not taken at the same meal; any two of these at the same meal. Not that they are to be left off entirely, but not combined together. Beware of too great quantities of sweets. The sweets that are taken should be principally honey, preferably in the honeycomb. The small fruits, or fruits of all characters as the season advance, are well. Beware of raw apples, though cooked apples are well. Pears, plums, peaches and the like - these may be taken with the cereals either raw or cooked. Any of those that carry a good deal of iron - as grapes or raisins or prunes or the like - are very good.
23. Do these as we find for the body in the present.
24. Ready for questions.
25. (Q) When he is able to walk around, would an abdominal belt help any?
    (A) Would be very well.
26. (Q) Are both raw and cooked vegetables good for him?
    (A) Very good if they are prepared properly, and well masticated.
27. (Q) Any further advice?
    (A) Do these in the material.
    In the mental and spiritual, be more constructive and not too passive - or not too positive in unconstructive ways. Not that the attitude is so destructive, but it should not be so active in UNCONSTRUCTIVE ways! In other words, do not be so pessimistic. Be more optimistic; always.
28. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mother
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 533-13 on 8/13/36.
2. 5/12/37 Mother [1409]'s letter: "I hate to ask for another rdg. for [533], but it seems like I can't get him up on his feet again. I would appreciate so much if you would give him another ck. rdg. At times his side hurts him so much he can't stand on his feet long. I would be so glad if you would let me know what to do for him."

REPORTS

1. 5/27/37 Mother [1409]'s letter indicating that [533] was back at work: "We all know that if it hadn't been for Mr. Cayce's readings our [533] would have been dead, and we wouldn't have had the spiritual awakening that we now have from coming in contact with his work."
2. 9/22/37 See 533-15.

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