This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 3rd day of October, 1934, in accordance with request made by the stepdaughter, Miss [307], through Study Group #2 of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Miss [307], Mrs. [677]'s daughter, Mrs. [263], Mrs. [582], Mildred Davis and L. B. Cayce.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body and those conditions materially that affect the body, Mrs. [677].
2. Now, as we find, the disorders that disturb this body arise from gland infections that carry in their activity conditions that are making for or producing in the extremities sepsis poisoning - that attacks the secretions or activities from other glands that have been overactive in the system.
3. The condition is arising, then, from the unbalancing of elements in the system that are necessary for sustaining an equilibrium and proper cooperation in the activities of the reproduction of cellular force that produces the proper coagulations throughout the system; hence leaving in portions of the body - as in hands, face, lower extremities - the poisons that become infectious within themselves through these activities.
4. Then, in meeting these conditions that we find, to be the more permanent and the more active in the ridding - or in the creating of that basis for the activities in the body where there may be brought the proper relationships in the circulation with the activities of the organs that produce, and the glands which function in, assimilation and distribution through the lymph circulation and through the plasms of the body to create, as it were, a background - or a basis for the activities, we will find that it will be necessary that there be applications for a period until there are the changes wrought in the system and then the alterations necessary to meet the conditions that have not been acted upon by the system's response to the activities of the body; until we gradually bring about that which will bring in the system itself - and through the plasms of the blood circulation - HEALING, as it were, to those portions that have BEGUN almost their deterioration, with the body's acting on in the attempt to meet the needs of the conditions in a living organism.
5. First, then, we would find it would be well to use the antiseptics that have been indicated for the body on those portions where there are abrasions and the tendencies for the accumulation of the infectious forces in the system.
6. But we would also apply those properties combined in what is known as Lenoir's Eczema Remedy. Of course, this condition with this body is not an eczema, but is in the form of a concentrated effort - and the properties in Lenoir's Eczema Remedy carry sufficient of those elements that will act with the principles necessary to not only allay the pain but to make for the creating of a basis for the proper coagulation about the affected portions.
7. We would also begin immediately with very small quantities of Atomidine to create the activities of the glands, especially in those portions with the thyroids, lacteals, adrenals, a cleansing within same in such measures and manners that will create a gradual activity for same. Begin first with one minim in water twice a day, morning and evening. Every other day add one minim to each dose until there are at least twelve minims being taken twice each day.
8. Then leave off the Atomidine entirely and obtain further instructions through these sources for the changes that will have been wrought.
9. The diet is also a most necessary factor, not only with the applications externally that may be made but with those elements that the body may assimilate under the new environs that will be created in the activity of the organs and the functioning of various glands in portions of the body itself. So, the diet should be applied or followed in THIS line of activity:
10. Mornings - rather vegetable juices than fruit or citrus fruit juices; such as tomato juices, spinach, cabbage, kraut and the like - the juices of all these would be the better for the conditions that are being, or are to be, created in the system. Whole wheat toast or Graham or barley bread. All of these are as the natures that should be activative with the forces in the system, after there has been the nightly rest period of the digestive system.
11. Noons - rather the dried milk, clabber, Bulgarian milk, buttermilk, things of that nature. These will necessitate altering as the various changes take place in the body. To these may be added the browned bread, or corn bread - PROVIDED same is made WITHOUT dressing, but rather as SCALDED bread or of such natures. This is so that the changes may be created in affected portions and activities of the body to create a new blood supply, as a balance between those things that HAVE caused the activities that have distressed the body.
12. Evenings - the well-cooked vegetables; all of those that grow above and below the ground, but in the order or proportion of at least three above the ground and of the leafy nature to one grown below the ground. And if the bulbous natures are used, such as beans or such natures, whether of the lima or black, white or bunch, there should be one vegetable of this nature to one grown below the ground, you see.
13. Follow these instructions and, as we find, we will bring the conditions where they may be put under control.
14. In the use of cereals, these should be preferably of the cooked variety; but do not eat these in the MORNING meal - rather in the noon or evening meal, and wheaten rather than the oaten would be preferable for this body.
15. This condition may be termed a cross between eczema and pellagra, but both in an exaggerated or acute form.
16. Ready for questions.
17. (Q) What would be the result should these conditions remain in the body?
    (A) The sluffing very much the same as would be (for this is what is being created) if injections of sea water were given.
18. (Q) Is the poison in the extremities contagious if others come in contact with it?
    (A) Contagious if it is over affected portions or depleted systems; or infectious rather than contagious.
19. (Q) Is coffee harmful?
    (A) The cereal drinks would be preferable to coffee, though - with the habits - if coffee is used it should be that with the tannin removed, such as Kaffa Hag.
20. (Q) Has Coca Cola been harmful to the body?
    (A) It is an irritant to the activities in the hepatic circulation for THIS particular body, though in many cases it is rather helpful in recuperative conditions.
21. (Q) What should I do for my ears, that I may hear better?
    (A) Let's care for these conditions that are so extreme, and we will find that GRADUALLY - with the correction and the renewed energies - there will be much that has disturbed in the organs, as in the ear, as in other portions of the system, that will gradually clear a great deal with the use of these applications that have been indicated.
22. (Q) Is the water I drink harmful to me? Is it pure or impure?
    (A) There's no such thing as an absolutely PURE water! In this particular environ [Powellsville, Bertie Co., N.C.], and for this particular body, if there were added a teapoonful of LIME to each five gallons of water it would be much better.
23. (Q) How much water should I drink daily?
    (A) Six to eight tumblers.
24. (Q) What is the cause and cure for the attacks I have with my back or kidneys?
    (A) The effect upon the hepatic circulation of the infectious forces in the body. Unless these are allayed (that is, the gland condition), eventually - through the poisons - the organs of the system must be attacked, and the kidneys - or the strain upon the portions of the back - with the organs of the pelvis - are the first that will be under strain.
25. (Q) Is my heart affected?
    (A) Only sympathetically.
    Follow these instructions. Keep those cleansings that have been indicated, making not too strong; not padding over but, of course, protecting by the shields with the use of those properties indicated that have as their basis that which will combat this in the system - that is, the applications externally. But internally that which will create a basis or a background for the FURTHER applications; with the adherence to the diet for STILL the FURTHER background, or the creating for the proper balance of elements in the body.
    And then we will give further instructions, which - as we will find - will be in forty-eight days.
26. (Q) Any other advice?
    (A) Keep the mental attitudes of hopeful, helpfulness. Plan rather as to what may be accomplished by self in an aid and help to others, rather than giving up or laying down the activity.
27. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Miss [307]
    Copy to Ass'n file (Extract from Rdg. 635-5 10/02/34: "Make this as a big notice for all to whom you send information: EITHER DO ALL THAT IS SUGGESTED THROUGH SUCH INFORMATION OR DON'T DO ANY OF IT, for you may bring detrimental conditions to yourself!"
    Lenoir's Eczema Remedy is manufactured by Cawthon-Coleman Drug Co., Selma, Alabama. GD.)

BACKGROUND

1. Her husband, Mr. [4901], obtained a Physical Rdg. on 6/17/31, via his daughter, Miss [307].
2. 9/23/32 Their daughter, Miss [4722], obtained a Physical Rdg. via her half-sister, Miss [307].

REPORTS

1. GD's note: Mrs. [677]'s daughter who was present seemed impressed, said it sounded like her mother's condition though she had not seen her for five months. The condition has been coming on for six months, gradually growing worse. She thinks her mother will follow the suggestions.
2. 12/22/34 Daughter reported that she had taken the reading to her mother and that she was now much improved but wanted to get the Ck. Rdg. as advised. [She submitted questions - see Par. R4 below.]
3. 12/26/34 See 677-2.
4. Questions submitted by [677]'s daughter:
   What treatment shall I now follow that will entirely cure me of the cross between pellagra and eczema? Have I followed the directions in my last rdg. in such a way as to get desired results? By what may I know that the condition has entirely cleared in my body? Please give me an outline of the diet I should now follow. Should I continue any special thing given in my last diet that the reading suggested? Should I take any more Atomidine? Have my kidneys cleared up?"
5. 9/09/40 Reply to Questionnaire, by stepdaughter, Miss [307]:
   "The analysis of the reading did cover the condition; the symptoms were described correctly as a cross between pellagra and eczema. The physician's analysis was that he didn't know. Some thought she had leprosy. She followed the treatment outlined in the readings for three months and was perfectly cured. Now she is well - there has never been a symptom of a return of the disease since she completed the treatment suggested in the readings 677-1 and 677-2. At the time of 677-1 she could not wear her shoes or use her hands. Both were covered in sores and scabs. The bottoms of her feet were like scales that peeled off from time to time. Nothing helped her until she got the reading."

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