This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at 1867 Kalorama Road, Washington, D.C. this 5th day of February, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [814], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. A Mrs. Small.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [814]; this we have had before. There are many changes in the physical forces of the body since last we had same here. While there have been great improvements in some directions, there have been the tendencies more recently for the reversion of some of those conditions that formerly disturbed the physical functioning. This tendency for the poor digestion and poor assimilation, with the resultant effect of bad breath, should be the indication to the body that there have been and are those reversions in the lacteal duct area as well as in the gall duct for a stoppage, which - reverting to former disturbances at times - prevents the normal reaction, or there is caused a discordant reaction in the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic nerve system; reverting at times to the spasmodic conditions or contraction in the nerve and muscular forces. Thus there is caused or produced a lapse of coordination through the nerve energies in the medulla oblongata, where these coordinate with the sensory forces of the body itself.
2. While there has been a great deal of growth or development in the mental forces in the activities and the abilities to meet the active forces in the body, these - as we find - are the disturbing factors in the physical functioning in the present.
3. Then, in making for correction at this time - which, as we find, may bring about almost a normal condition for the body, we would:
4. Begin with those applications that will make for an entire cleansing of the alimentary canal, in THIS manner:
5. First we would apply over the lacteal duct and gall duct area the Castor Oil Packs. These should be as warm or hot as the body can stand, and applied directly to the area from the lower portion of the liver to the caecum and the beginning of the transverse colon; of course, over the ascending colon and a portion of the transverse colon - for there again are those congestions indicated. Apply these for an hour each day for three days in succession.
6. During the three days we would after the morning and evening meals take half a teaspoonful of Al-Caroid, in a glass and a half of water - or a pint and a half of water, first dissolving same in a small quantity.
7. After the third day, and the third application of the pack, we would take internally for three periods two Caroid and Bile Salts tablets at a dose - which would make six in all, you see. Take these after the meals. This will cleanse the whole of the system.
8. Then, after the next day, we would begin with two minims of Atomidine in a glass of water morning and evening; before the morning meal and before retiring of evening. Keep this up for a period of ten days to two weeks. Then rest or leave off for a period of three to five days. Then begin again, and have at least three rounds of this.
9. We would also begin with the adjustments in the caecum area, or the 4th dorsal, the 4th lumbar, the 4th cervical. These would be made as in the neuropathic manner, or of the nature that makes for the massage as well as the adjustments in the segments themselves. For those tendencies for the contraction in the lumbar area affect the caecum directly; those in the 4th dorsal the plexus that governs the emptying of the stomach or pylorus end; those in the cervical the coordinating center between the sympathetic and cerebro-spinal. To be sure, at such treatments and adjustments we would coordinate from the 1st cervical to the coccyx or end of the spine. These we would have in periods of two to three weeks, treatments given every other day; then a rest period, and then begin again.
10. The diet will be much better not to consist of too much of the meats, but rather of the whole wheat, whole corn, wheat and barley, and fresh green vegetables. The evening meal may be made a combination of well-cooked vegetables, but the others should be rather of the green raw vegetables or the crushed or rolled whole wheat. The meats, if taken at all, should rather be fish, fowl or lamb - but no fried foods.
11. Do these, and we will bring the better conditions for this body, [814].
12. Ready for questions.
13. We are through for the present.

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    (See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing the Castor Oil Packs. The Al-Caroid digestant powder and the Caroid & Bile Salts tablets are manufactured by The American Ferment Co., Buffalo, N.Y., but may be obtained from most any drug store. Also the Atomidine may be obtained from The Atomidine Co., 64 Sidney Ave., Mt. Vernon, N.Y., if not from local druggist; but be sure to take as directed in the reading, two drops as a dose, rather than as on bottle. See letter [which was enclosed] with suggestions for neuropathic massages and corrections. No doubt, Dr. Kapple can handle these alright. If everything is not clear, let us know. GD)

REPORTS

1. 9/13/44 GD's note: So far as we know, this case was entirely cured.
2. 4/23/50 Dr. Edna Stone, N.D., worker on E.C.F. campaign for funds, reported that Mr. [814]'s wife expressed interest and desire to help.
3. 7/27/60 Dr. Walter N. Pahnke's letter to Mr. [814]:
   Association for Research & Enlightenment [Letterhead] Incorporated Virginia Beach, Virginia
   ... Chicago, Illinois
   Dear Mr. [814]:
   I need your help in carrying out a research project in which I am engaged. I am examining the Edgar Cayce records in an attempt to determine common patterns in the forms of treatments recorded in certain diseases. I am trying to discover the practical value of these treatments in the cases for which the readings were given.
   One of the diseases I am studying is epilepsy. I would appreciate a brief follow-up report from you on the results you got from your own personal reading. I would like to know 1) if you thought the description in your reading fitted your case, 2) for how long and 3) to what extent you followed the treatment and 4) what results were obtained. Please be frank. If you thought the reading was inaccurate or if after an honest and careful trial you noted no improvement I would like to know this just as much as if you had a complete cure. Most important of all, are you still suffering from convulsions in any form? Also, what has been the exact medical diagnosis and treatment of your condition by doctors?
   You may be certain that your answer and your original reading and correspondence will be kept strictly confidential in my analysis of the material.
   Sincerely yours, Walter N. Pahnke, M.D.
   [GD's note: Above letter was ret'd marked UNCLAIMED.]
4. 7/60 In Dr. Pahnke's survey of 96 cases of epilepsy from the Edgar Cayce readings, he included Case [814] in group 1, saying: "Doctors gave a diagnosis of epilepsy. One doctor thought the patient was permanently cured in 1934 but another reading was requested in 1935. There has been no follow-up since then."

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