This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the Hirn home, 6844 Nansen St., Forest Hills, L.I., N.Y., this 15th day of November, 1934, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [732], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [668].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [732], Hirn family and others.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [732], present in this room.
2. Now, as we find, there are conditions that disturb the better physical functioning of this body. These are in the present somewhat bettered from those which have existed; but, as we find, these may be as yet materially aided, and the causes and the conditions themselves entirely eradicated from the system.
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [732] we are speaking of, present in this room:
4. First, we find the BLOOD SUPPLY rather low in quantity - when considering the whole general conditions; but from the blood we find that which has heretofore caused - and does cause in the present the anxieties and conditions that disturb the body; the disorders in the digestive area, that have made for first superacidity and then disorders in the wall of the stomach itself, near the cardiac portion - rather than so much in the pyloric end.
5. These activities upon the system, of course, have affected and do affect various portions of the body, as will be seen. These conditions as we find, however, are EFFECTS; NOT causes. To be sure, the effects of the ulcerations produced there are a contributory cause to the general condition of the body, but this in the incipiency was only an effect; the greater cause being the lack of the proper activity of the liver and its organic functioning, as to the excretory and secretive functionings of the body. Hence through the liver we find the blood passes in its circulation twice to the rest of the system. And here acidity first began through the lack of the proper secretions in the gall duct area. This produced regurgitation, and then the lack of the proper circulation and activity brought about first lacerations and then the accumulation - or acute conditions.
6. As indicated, these are shown in the blood supply. Hence we will find these must all be taken into consideration when there are those things that may be applied as not only palliative measures but to eradicate the distressed conditions - and to make for resuscitating forces first in the blood supply to such an extent as to not only eliminate but to bring revivifying forces and a continued condition of normalcy for the body.
7. As to the NERVOUS SYSTEM, the very nature of these conditions indicates that these are effects in the nerve system rather than being produced by disorders in same; for with the activities of such a nature this uneasiness that is apparent in the present makes for a general expectancy of something to be disordered, and the lack of the necessary elements to make unafraid - or stability in the activities of the body in most of its mental or physical activities.
8. The ORGANS themselves:
9. The brain forces we find are very good, as are the discernments and the reflexes.
10. In the organs of the sensory system do we find the general reaction from a disturbed circulation where those portions of the body suffer, or have suffered at one time or another, from a required deep circulation; though no organic disorders there.
11. Throat, bronchials, lungs, larynx - these are very good in their general condition.
12. Heart's action, as we find, is irregular; yet not an organic condition; neither are any of the vasomotors disturbed in their nerve reaction, the irregularity being rather - then - from the low circulation and the lack of the general metabolism being balanced in the body.
13. In the digestive system, then, as we have indicated, do we find the greater cause or the seat of those conditions that - in their effects upon the system - have brought and do bring about the disorders for this body.
14. In the liver, spleen, pancreas, duodenum, the gall ducts and lacteal ducts, do we find the seat or the first or primary causes. And while these are not so disturbing in the present, when there are the additions to the system of that which would bring a full, corrective force, these must be considered as those upon which those properties or the activities must be carried on.
15. As to the activity of the eliminating system, as through the alimentary canal, these have - from the general tendency of acidity - a slow activity; or the secretions from the liver and the lacteal activities produce a lack of the lymph circulation, so as to destroy a great deal of the peristaltic movement of the intestinal system. Hence we have a slowing of the activity, and at times disorders through the colon. These are reflex, wholly.
16. With the disturbance in the positive pole of the body (or the liver), the natural reflexes to the lower portion of the hepatic circulation are sympathetic with the conditions.
17. But with the corrections of the disorders, as we find, there should be brought to this body a near perfect, normal condition, when all general conditions are considered.
18. Then, in meeting the needs of the conditions of this body in the present:
19. First there must be considered the preventing of the acidity arising from the lack of, or the poor secretions in the liver and the organs that maintain or sustain the digestive influences or forces or fluids, creating a normal balance of the gastric flow and keeping the correct balance in the lacteal activities in the first portion of the stomach, proper balance of the acids in the lower portion of the digestion for the proper fermentation without regurgitation that carries the acidity back into the upper portion of the stomach for the disorder or disruption.
20. Hence we would find that these - while they become a portion of the diet and of the general activities of the system - will be not only palliative but will make for the creating of those activities in the gastric flow that will prevent the acidity and the accumulations, and reduce those actions of the ulcerations that are dormant in their activity:
21. Keep in the open and in as much of the violet ray from the sun as is normal. Should the activities be such that it is impractical to be in the climatic conditions for such, then take the treatments regularly from the ultra-violet ray; not excessive, no - but take on those portions of the system that will make for the greater flow of the blood supply. Hence if these are taken make the application to the UPPER portion - or through the lung area, so that the clarification of same, the oxidization and the oxygen for the body will supply to the blood itself the necessary elements for cleansing same. And when these are applied, they should be - for this body - at least thirty-eight to forty inches (38" to 40") from the body; and after vibrating in its proper duration, not more than three to four (3 to 4) minutes at any one treatment.
22. Let a portion of the drink each day consist of Saffron tea - SAFFRON tea; PREFERABLY the Yellow Saffron, or the Spanish Saffron. This would be made in the proportion of one dram to one quart of water. Let this steep as tea. Drink a glass of same two or three times each day. This will tend to keep the normal gastric flow in the stomach, without irritations from same.
23. AFTER the meals, two or three times each week, take a small quantity of Al-Caroid. Dissolve a quarter teaspoonful in a small amount of water, then stir in a whole glass of water; then drink another glass of water following same.
24. The Olive Oil should be taken at intervals; not large doses - for this would be irritating. But very small quantity taken often. Two or three or four days at a time take half a teaspoonful every hour or so; just enough to moisten or make for an activity with the salivary glands of the mouth, so that the activity to the gastric flow of the stomach is as a food value to the whole of the intestinal system.
25. When there are pains, or should there be pains in the stomach or the liver area, we would apply heat - preferably with the Castor Oil packs, that will relieve the pressures by the contraction in the muscular forces of the organs internally themselves. Use three to four thicknesses of flannel dipped in hot Castor Oil; and apply for thirty minutes to an hour at a time.
26. But if the diets are followed properly, and those things taken as indicated to make for the proper activities, these should remove all these distresses in those portions of this body.
27. The diets should consist of the alkalin foods, to be sure, or those that are non-acid PRODUCING in the system; that will make for the general building up of this body.
28. Ready for questions.
29. (Q) Will you outline a specific diet for the body?
    (A) As indicated, this should be rather alkalin in its reaction. How many diets have been outlined for this body! The body considers itself and IS a very good dietician for itself; knows WHAT will agree with the body. But with the use of these properties as indicated - Well, in six months he can eat nails if he likes!
30. (Q) Should all present medicines be discontinued?
    (A) Gradually discontinued, as the suggestions made here are applied.
31. (Q) Should the treatment as suggested enable the body to sleep?
    (A) It will enable the body to sleep.
32. (Q) Any other suggestion for the better physical conditions of this body?
    (A) As indicated in all conditions of this kind, the general massage is helpful to the body; or the osteopathic treatment - not that from the general masseur. But osteopathic stimulations for the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus, with the taking of the properties that we have indicated, will make for the proper gastric flow from the liver, the spleen, and those activities for the flow of the lymph circulation and gastric flow in the duodenum.
33. (Q) Do you find it would be necessary for the body to have an operation?
    (A) Operation would be harmful!
34. (Q) Is there any growth of any kind in the system?
    (A) As indicated, there is the thickening of tissue; NOT a growth.
35. (Q) Do you suggest any specific remedy that will aid the body to sleep?
    (A) As we have indicated, when the CAUSES of the irritations to the nervous system are relieved - as we have described, the NATURAL condition is for rest of the body. This treatment, then, as it acts upon the body, removing the causes of the irritation, will make for the abilities of the body to rest normally, see? While these do not become so active immediately, during the first periods of these treatments if there will be given the osteopathic massage and the corrections in the UPPER portion - each evening - not so much in the lower, only for the relief of the acidity, we will find the body will rest.
    Do these, and we will bring normal conditions for this body.
36. (Q) When would it be necessary for the body to have the next check reading?
    (A) Do these and, as we find, it would be thirty to sixty days before it would be necessary. If these are applied AS GIVEN, the body will have DEFINITE results.
37. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See letter [which was enclosed] to Osteopath giving directions for ultra-violet ray treatments and massage. The rest of the treatments outlined in reading should be self-explanatory, and may be applied at home. The Al-Caroid may be obtained at most any drug store; it is manufactured by The American Ferment Co., Buffalo, N.Y. If you have trouble finding the Yellow Saffron, try Eimer & Amend, 18th St. & Third Ave., N.Y.C.
    See Alkalin Reacting Food list [which was enclosed], of which it seems your principal diet should consist.)

REPORTS

1. We heard that he did not follow the reading.
2. The following is a Medical Report Form sent to participating A.R.E. physicians:
   MEDICAL REPORT FORM
   Please help us to further research of the Cayce physical readings by completing and returning to us this report form. We'll appreciate your giving special attention to specific suggestions for treatment given in the Cayce readings and results - either positive or negative. Your findings will help us to evaluate the effectiveness of the readings today. Return to Edgar Cayce Foundation, Box 595, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451, upon completion of case.
   Name: Maurice Wharton Address: 415 Willowdale Ave. City, State: Willowdale, ONT.
   Sex: M Age: 37 Wt: 124 B.P.: 116/76
   Diagnosis: Gastric dyspepsia
   Pertinent Past History: History of old peptic ulcer disease (1972). Proven by x-ray. History of bleeding with ulcer.
   History of Present Illness and Treatment: Indigestions-type symptoms reappeared four to five months ago - intermittent since then - gas.
   Abnormal Physical Findings: Nil
   Total Treatment Program:
   1) Diet avoiding refined sugar and flour, carbonated bever- ages and fried foods. 2) Diet including fresh vegetables, yogurt, bran, grapes, milk and water. 3) Yellow saffron tea before meals.
   Patient Cooperation: Excellent: X Good Poor None at all
   Summary of Results (subjective, objective): After four days symptoms gone - no recurrence to date (3 weeks).
   S. J. Meda, M.D. Participating Physician (degree)
   Stephen J. Meda, M.D., 3040 Don Mills Rd., E. Willowdale, Ont., CANADA

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