This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 9th day of January, 1936, in accordance with request made by the wife - Mrs. [540], 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; this we have had before, [555].
2. Now, as we find, there are differences or changes in the general physical forces of the body from that as we have had here before.
3. The conditions existent in the present may be called semi-acute; that is, those tendencies in the body for the releas-ing of the poisons, the over stimulations, have become acute. These are from conditions that are a general weakness, or an inclination that exists - and of which the body should take warnings.
4. These, then, are the disturbances as we find them in the present:
5. Congestion in the liver and the alimentary canal, with those inclinations for the lack of proper eliminations through the kidneys, brings about this tautness, this tension, this tendency towards the aching over the whole body; some nausea, heaviness through the feet, headaches, and a general debilitation; the inactivity properly through the kidneys, pains or a heaviness across the small of the back.
6. All of these are as attending conditions in the present. The bad taste that is experiences in the mouth, the lack of proper assimilations - all arise from the disturbances, or the EFFECTS of the disturbances in the physical functioning of organs in the body.
7. As we find in the present, first we would begin with the use of a high enema; rather saline in its reaction - or about two heaping teaspoonfuls of salt to one heaping teaspoonful of soda, to a gallon and a half of water. Use a colon tube in giving same.
8. Also we would begin at once with the Fletcher's Castoria. This would be given in doses of a teaspoonful about every hour apart. Give until there is a general reaction through the alimentary canal.
9. We would massage across the small of the back with equal parts of Mutton Tallow, Turpentine, Spirits of Camphor. And across this area we would put a very hot flannel. This, of course, may be greased with the same solution and kept warm, with an electric pad or a hot salt bag on same.
10. These, as we find, with precautions as to the diet for the next two to three days, should make for a general cleansing of the system.
11. AFTER there have been the reactions with the Castoria, it would be well to begin with the FLUID extract of, or the Ambrosia Weed in solution; that is, what is called the Simmons' Liver Regulator (in the liquid). This would make for a continued activity until there is the full cleansing of the system, reacting with the GENERAL system. This should be taken in small doses for a day (that is, about a teaspoonful every two hours) until there is the full reaction - or two or three activities from the alimentary canal. It may produce a burning through the lower portion of the colon. If it does, use a saline solution enema followed with the Glyco-Thymoline in the last water for the cleansing of same. This will remove the strain on those tendencies for the glands to become disturbed about the rectum also, and will relieve the general stress.
12. The diet during these periods (for the next two to three days) would be rather citrus fruit juices, whole wheat toast with milk or a combination of same. Broths or potato soups, or the beef juices, or beef stews. These, as we find, would be the better combination.
13. Do that.
14. Ready for questions.
15. (Q) Are alcoholic drinks harmful to the body?
    (A) Strong drinks are harmful when taken in excess, for they tend not only to make for congestion in the liver but to make for a great strain on the kidneys and on the glands about same.
16. We are through for the present.

    Copy to wife - Special Delivery
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 1/09/36 Phone request by wife.

REPORTS

1. 2/03/36 Letter from [555]'s wife: "...[555]'s health is much improved. He still has some of the old trouble but is improving all the time..."
2. 9/29/36 See 555-8, Par. 13-A explaining gall duct area as being the "general weakness" referred to in [555-6] Par. 3.

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