Edgar Cayce Readings, 678-5

Time and Place: 11:00 to 11:05 A. M. Eastern War Time. Washington, D.C.

TEXT

GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with further suggestions for corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have the body here, [678]; this we have had before.
If there had been the application of the suggestions indicated, the present acute condition of irritation to the skin might not have existed at all.
Hence this we find is a combination of disturbances. With the condition of the perspiratory and respiratory systems, and the body attempting to eliminate the poisons that should be carried through the alimentary canal, and with the paint and the combinations from some work, it caused the rash on the body.
In the beginning, now, first, we would start with the Eno Salts as indicated; a teaspoonful in a glass of water before the morning meal is taken - for at least five to six days.
At least twice each day, oftener if the irritation still becomes aggravating, we would bathe off the affected parts with Glyco-Thymoline - full strength - this used on a small tuft of cotton. Bathe off the body with this, letting it be absorbed somewhat. Then, after this has dried somewhat, apply a combination of two ounces of Camphorated Oil and one-half ounce of Lanolin - the Oil. Mix these two ingredients and massage into the body, or sponge off the body thoroughly with same.
It wouldn't be amiss in the beginning if a little of the Glyco-Thymoline were taken internally; five to six drops in water once or twice a day - even while taking the Eno. But begin that at once.
When the Eno has been taken a week, begin with the one drop of Atomidine - and follow ALL of the other suggestions that have been given; though by that time the rash should have disappeared.
Do that.
Ready for questions.
(Q) How often should the moles on back be massaged with Castor Oil, and how long will it take them to dry up?
(A) At least once each day. This should not require more than three to four weeks to find these disappearing, or sluffing off.
(Q) Any suggestions regarding diet during this period?
(A) Keep away from fats. Use mostly those foods that are easy to digest. Plenty of whole grain cereals, as oats or wheat or combinations of oats and rye; also plenty of citrus fruits (though not at the same meal with the cereals). A little fish or fowl may be taken, but little of other meats.
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BACKGROUND

See 678-4 on 8/12/41.
4/11/24 Letter: "I thought it might be poison ivy, but after a wk. it was getting worse all the time so I had the doctor see it and he said it is Scabies (or itch). Anyway, the strong ointment he gave me nearly burns me up & still I'm worse, after 19 days. I have it nearly all over from my neck to my feet. I don't think it is scabies or his medicine would have helped, besides I don't know how I could have gotten scabies. I thot at one time it might be dye poisoning, as I had been cutting a lot of strips for blackout from shade material made ESPECIALLY so no light would shine thru. It was GREEN on one side and cream on the other and had a very strong odor and felt almost wet. One reason I didn't ask for a Rdg. as soon as the usual remedies for poison ivy failed to help was because I had not carried out the last Rdg. It took me so long to find out where to get all the necessary things, that when I finally got them all ready this rash broke out. I was afraid the Information might not tell me anything except that I had NOT done what it last told me. Anyway I'm going to try to get help now. The Information has always been MORE THAN PATIENT AND KIND TO ME."
1. What is this skin eruption and how did I get it? What should be done for my present condition? 2. Shall I wait until this present skin trouble has cleared up before I begin the Atomidine and Eno treatment given in last Rdg.? 3. How often should the moles on back be massaged with Castor Oil, and how long will it take them to dry up? 4. Mrs. Cayce, please ask any other question which might help me.

REPORTS

11/05/42 "It would serve me right if I failed to get one (of the special editions of THERE IS A RIVER), for I know I do put off doing things. I never even wrote you how much good my last Physical Reading did me. It probably saved my life and a great deal of pain, also much money, as I was headed for a skin specialist, since the family doctor couldn't do me any good. Mother joins me in love to you and yours."
5/19/43 She obtained 843-10 for her brother.
6/12/43 She obtained 678-6 for her sciatica.