This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 3rd day of May, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [774], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Clark's Summit,

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [774]; it isn't very NEAR Scranton! This we have had before.
2. Conditions, as we find, are very much improved in the general physical forces of the body. While there are those conditions that still disturb the body with the manner in which there is the inflammation in the eye, or in the lids and the iris, these - as we find - are somewhat on the improve. We would use the potato poultice, scraped old Irish potato - not new; put the scraped potato in a gauze and place on the eye (with it closed); not the potato directly to the eye in this particular case, but in a gauze, and sufficient quantity of it to fill the whole socket space. Let this remain as the body rests, for an hour to an hour and a half; then take off. It will be found that considerable amount of inflammation will be drawn out. Do this for two to three days, or two or three evenings; then rest by leaving it off for two or three days - if it makes for too great an irritation, which at times it would, dependent upon the newness or oldness of the potato, you see, that is used. When the poultice is removed each time, cleanse the eye with a weak solution of boracic acid. This will make for a cleansing of the inflammation from these conditions. These would be used occasionally; two to three days at a time, then a rest period, gradually letting the periods of application get farther and farther apart, see?
3. We would also keep those stimulations in the upper dorsal and through the cervical area, to stimulate the circulatory forces to the head and the neck; and especially the centers about the vagus nerves. For branches of these to the hypogastric and pneumogastric make for an association with those activities for a stimulating for the reverse circulation to the head, and particularly to those portions of the iris or eyes.
4. Also we would be very mindful that the diet is kept very much in the manner and way that has been indicated. While the changes in the type of the water and those in the surroundings in some respects are not as good as in other conditions that have been, it will be much better for the body to be precautious as to the eliminations. Use or take those food values in and among those as indicated for the body that are the more of the laxative nature. These will make for the greater improvement and the better conditions for this body, [774].
5. Ready for questions.
6. (Q) Why does not my left eye get well?
   (A) The inflammation has been so much set up that there is continued to be the reinfectious forces as arise from the poor circulation or poor STIMULATION for resuscitating forces. So there is the necessity for the use of those properties as indicated, and the continuation of the applications for the stimulation of the circulatory forces through same. This does not mean leave off anything; we only add those as indicated for the conditions, see?
7. (Q) Other than laxative foods, should I take anything for constipation?
   (A) If it becomes necessary and the body feels laggard or dull from the non-activity from same, it would be well to use Syrup of Figs - or Syrup of Figs with a combination of the Syrup of Senna; these will be very good.
8. (Q) Should all former treatment be continued?
   (A) All former treatments. These, of course, are not to be as REGULAR, but they should be continued in periods, so that we will continue to make for improvements, see?
9. We are through with this reading.

   Two copies to Self (one for Dr. Coombs)
   Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 774-1 on 12/27/34 and subsequent Reports.
2. 5/01/35 She submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 5/35 [774]'s letter to EC:
   ... Street New York City
   My dear Mr Cayce;
   I found your kind note [of 5/04/35] on my return, I at once followed your directions, I believe the raw potato will soon help very much. I waited to write you until I had seen Dr Coombs, which I did this morning, and had a treatment, my visit away had been a bit too severe for me.
   Dr Coombs was very disappointed that I had not told you of an apparently strange condition that comes to me; no Doctor knows what it is, and Dr Coombs has been trying to help me about it, so I will explain, and ask if you will give me a reading for it, and if it will be all right to you if I pay half of what I did, I only ask it as I am very straightened financially, which I think you will understand. The condition came as I first remember it when in California about nine years ago, coming only months apart but now it comes very often, to explain -
   A tiny light comes into my vision, vibrating RAPIDLY, it gradually forms a near circle with very brilliant lights zigzagging, gradually disappearing in the upper corner, this lasts FIFTEEN minutes, in a few minutes a headache comes this headache lasts SIX hours, then ceases. Back of the lights I cannot see.
   It all comes suddenly, during the night or the day, sometimes there have been two such periods in one day. I have consulted during the time many doctors who cannot explain. One thought he knew but Doctor Coombs proved it was not correct.
   I had hesitated writing of it before thinking it had not belonged to the other condition.
   I will enclose five dollars if this will be acceptable to you and give me an appointment. I am home in my apartment, on 11th floor at ... Street.
   Thanking you very much for your invaluable help
   Most sincerely yours
2. 5/16/35 EC's letter to [774]:
   Miss [774] New York City Dear Miss [774]:
   I have just received yours of recent date with enclosure, and we will be very glad to see what the reading will say about such an experience. It will be of great interest to us. And we assure you that your contribution of $5 is quite satisfactory for this Check Reading.
   The appointment we are making for Wednesday morning, the 22nd, between 10:30 and 11:30 o'clock Eastern Standard - which I believe is 11:30 to 12:30 your Daylight Savings. Please let us know if this will be satisfactory, and if you can remain at home cooperating fully during that hour.
   I trust we can get the complete information you desire through these channels, as to just the cause and significance of such an experience.
   Hoping you are feeling a great deal better, and with kind regards, I am
   Sincerely,
   ASS'N FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT, INC. EC:GD
3. 5/22/35 See 774-3.
4. 6/16/60 Report by Roland Hyde: "The potato poultice gave me immediate relief. I've started going to the osteopath - it is thought that my condition recurs because of an allergy, or a bad sinus condition. I hope with the osteopathy to correct the cause and in the meantime to relieve the condition with the potato poultice when it occurs."

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