This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 14th day of May, 1934, in accordance with request made by the self, sponsored by Study Group #3, Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., via Mrs. [578].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [578], Mrs. [537], Mrs. [585], Mildred Davis, and L. B. Cayce.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [548]. As we find, there is a complication of disorders that disturb the physical forces of the body. These, as we find, disturb the eliminations, or rather the disturbance from an incoordination between the eliminating systems. And the distresses are produced by the reactions of improper functioning of organs under these distresses.
2. Then, these are the conditions as we find them with this body, [548] we are speaking of:
3. The BLOOD SUPPLY indicates the characterization of the disturbances throughout the system. First, we may say, we have these conditions about the body:
4. In the run down condition of the body from the strain and the loss of resistances by blood, as well as the strain from poisons that have attacked the system in the eliminating centers, we have this distressed condition in the blood; so that there is the inability of that assimilated to be carried to the proper centers for distribution.
5. Hence in the extremities, as well as in various portions of the body, we have the excruciating pains from the activity of the muscular forces that are controlled by nerve reaction in the organs; and in the arms, limbs, across the torso, in chest, in shoulders at times, the muscular forces contract - causing knotty places or cold spots on various portions of the system. Such a poor sympathetic circulation, produced by these poisons.
6. In the NERVE SYSTEM we have rather the effect of the disturb ances in the organs as related to assimilation and distribution of assimilated forces in the body, as well as the excretory and secretive functionings of the larger organs of the system. Poisons from the face, head, throat - sepsis forces that arise from not being carried to the proper channels for elimination - bring about these contractions of the muscular forces. And while as yet these do not arise from bone structural forces, they will eventually affect these unless conditions are changed.
7. As to the ORGANS themselves; here we find functional conditions disturbing the system, as indicated. The poor circulation in the head has allowed these forces in the face, antrum and soft tissue of the head to become poison centers; and this, in the weakened condition of the body from a run down blood supply and poor circulation, gives rise to the distresses in lungs, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, and all suffer from the inactivity of impulses for functioning in the proper directions.
8. Unless there is a material change, these will be rather serious conditions for this body.
9. The addition of sedatives, narcotics or hypnotics will only make for congestions in other portions of the system, causing all the more necessity for the body to eliminate these forces that are accumulated by the subjugation of the activity of such portions of the body.
10. As we find, the greater ease may be found, when the body has such excruciating pains over various portions of the body, by bathing the body in a tepid bath of saturated solution of Epsom Salts, and rubbing the body thoroughly while in such a bath; and rubbing it down after such a bath especially along the spine and over the plexus from which there arises the activity of the extremities - with a combination of equal parts olive oil, Tincture of Myrrh and Tincture of Benzoin. Heat the oil and add the other properties. Stir well together before massaging into the spine, after such a bath.
11. Begin immediately with Atomidine to form the activity of the glands towards elimination, as related to all organs. Take eight minims in a full glass of water twice each day, morning and evening.
12. Begin with food properties that will be easily assimilated, with the properties that will make eliminations through the alimentary canal; which, we find, would be better found in Fletcher's Castoria. From a bottle of Fletcher's Castoria (900 drops) pour a teaspoonful from the bottle, and then add to that in the bottle a teaspoonful of Syrup of Senna. Shake well together and take half a teaspoonful every hour until there is the full elimination from the alimentary canal.
13. As soon as there have been at least two evacuations, then give a high enema to cleanse the colon.
14. Keep the body quiet.
15. In the food values keep the activities for assimilation and body-building, and especially blood building. Plenty of beef juices, junket, arrowroot, popcorn crackers and such things will produce the better assimilation and get rid of these conditions.
16. Allowed to go on, be very bad!
17. (Q) How long before improvement may be seen, with following this treatment?
    (A) In forty-eight hours.
18. (Q) What can be done to reduce temperature?
    (A) Give the tepid baths. Saturated solution of Epsom Salts, and have sufficient when the body is in same to almost cover the whole body. Don't allow the body to get chilled afterwards, but be sure to massage the body over the spine with the properties indicated; so that the activity of the respiratory system, perspiratory system, breath and alimentary canal, as indicated, will be made to accord with the enlivening of the gland forces through the Atomidine [atomic iodine].
19. (Q) Should the present treatment under doctor be continued or discontinued?
    (A) If this is continued as at present, we don't see a great deal of help. Should it be necessary for the quieting of the body at times, we may take the sleeping powders but not the rest of it.
20. (Q) Should the tonsils be removed?
    (A) Not under the present conditions. This would be later. And if it keeps on as it's going, it won't need anything removed!
21. (Q) Would a change in climate be necessary?
    (A) Not under the present condition; this may come later. But, as we find, if these are followed closely, in forty-eight hours we may see a definite change for the better and in two weeks she ought to be going about!
22. (Q) What causes swelling in the joints, especially wrist and fingers?
    (A) Poor circulation, as indicated, through the activities of poisons in the system. With the Atomidine taken internally, we may see the poisons being eliminated through the Epsom Salts baths - from the change in color of the water; for the towels used in sponging down the body should be almost yellow.
23. (Q) What can be done to promote appetite, so she can gain weight?
    (A) As indicated, use the character of diet pointed out. Those things that make for body-building; plenty of the beef juices, liver, junket, milk - that is made with arrowroot, and such - these will be contributory to making for better assimilation and better body-building.
24. (Q) What effect did the treatment for sinus have on the present condition?
    (A) A contributory cause, as indicated, from the poisons there; it has made a source of infectious forces that have stopped the functioning of glands as related to bodily functioning organs, as in liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys and all are involved. Hence, as indicated from the first, we have a complication; produced not only from toxic poisons, sepsis, but from the influence of pus in the whole system. As yet we have no strep, but we do have the production of temperature in the blood supply. These will be destroyed and eliminated, if the suggestions are followed out as given.
    Do that.
25. (Q) Is there any special doctor whom we should get to carry out this treatment?
    (A) No special one is needed, if these are followed in the proper course; save as indicated, the sleeping powders that the body may rest at times.
    But we would reduce the temperature almost immediately with the first bath. After the second or third - while these will tend to be at the time sort of weakening for the body, if the rubs are kept up, the stimulations will be better for the whole system, you see.
26. (Q) How often should the baths be given?
    (A) At least once a day; if necessary, oftener, but not so long in bath if given oftener than once a day. But massage the body thoroughly while in and under the water, see?
27. (Q) Approximately how long should the body stay in bath?
    (A) Twenty to twenty-five minutes. Less if taken oftener.
    Do these, and we will find the better conditions for this body.
28. We are through for the present. [See 548-1, Par. R1.]

    Copy to Mrs. [578]
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (Booklet was enclosed on Atomidine, and letter was attached to Snyder [Snyder Pharmacy].)

BACKGROUND

1. Friend, Mrs. [578], came to be present for the reading, saying that Mrs. [548] had been practically helpless for the last few weeks, couldn't use her hands, arms or legs; she was almost like a stiff board all over.

REPORTS

1. 5/14/34 GD's notes: Directions for making pure beef juice:
   Put small chunks raw beef in covered fruit jar. Put jar inside pan of water (water coming to about half the depth of jar). Boil until chunks of beef are thoroughly done. Strain. Keep juice in cool place.
   Dosage: Tablespoonful diluted with water as a broth.
2. 5/19/34 Friends, Mrs. [413] and Mrs. [578] who nursed Mrs. [548], reported that she responded wonderfully to the treatments, but she had been removed to a hospital before the complete suggestions could be followed for continued improvement.
3. 6/18/34 Friends said Mrs. [548] was feeling fine, with no pain, but doctors would not allow her to leave her bed on account of heart trouble.
4. 8/23/43 Mrs. [548]'s husband's friend (who requested 3649-1 for another friend's child) wrote:
   "...I was with Mrs. [548]'s husband and assisted in carrying out your instructions on the reading you gave her..."
5. 3/16/66 Mrs. [413] wrote to GD:
   "...Evidently Mrs. [548]'s 'heart trouble' was not serious, for she soon snapped out of it. She is fine to this day and has two grandchildren..."

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