Edgar Cayce Readings, 849-38

Time and Place: 4:00 to 4:10 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. Cayce House, Va. Beach, Va.

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GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions he has submitted, as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have the body here, [849]; this we have had before.
As we find, conditions in most ways are developing very good. There is too long a period of application in the activity of the Camphor. This should be, when it is used, only half the period of the others.
If there is to be given the pain killer, or the venom, then discontinue the use of ANY of these for at least two periods before such is begun; and do not begin until it has been given again through this channel that it would be correct to apply same - with such reaction.
The rest we would keep much in the manner as has been indicated.
Do not use the rub with the Compound Tincture of Benzoin too often. Once a week would be sufficient, or once rather in ten days we would give. Then the others in the manner as has been given. A little later this will be necessary more often, as well as others that may be then indicated; but at present the daily massage with the Peanut Oil compound is the more satisfactory.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Should the cobra venom be given now, or wait until the body has improved more?
(A) This should be better determined by one who would administer such. But as indicated, when it is given DO NOT give same WITH the effects IN the system of those vibrations from the metals as well as the other chemical solutions reacting IN the system!
(Q) Which of the following doctors at Virginia Beach should be asked to give the cobra venom for the body, considering all the circumstances and conditions involved? Waller Taylor who is to see [849] tomorrow; Sydney Lord to whom Dr. Crews has spoken about the case, or Dr. Woodhouse [Robert W. Woodhouse, M.D.] who has not yet been approached?
(A) As has been indicated, Taylor!
(Q) Do you refer to Dr. Waller Taylor?
(A) Are there other Taylors at the Beach?
He should be consulted, of course, - and these should be all considered; but the satisfaction as we find would be better through these channels; though if there is the desire on the part of the one wishing same, then consult others.
(Q) Would it be wise to explain to Dr. Taylor regarding the Readings?
(A) Only if he asks for same. The natural condition would be (if he knows his business) to consult as to what is the history; and then it would be necessary to give the whole history!
(Q) How often should the venom be given?
(A) This is to be determined, as has been indicated. This may be ONLY under the direction, the supervision of one having the advantage of the administering, or of the study of same.
(Q) What has caused the slight tendency for diarrhea, and what should be done for it when it occurs?
(A) As indicated, the use or the application of too great a quantity of the Camphor, which with its natural activities from the centers in which it has been active gives the upsetting to the stomach. When it is given, when it is continued, HALF the period.
(Q) Otherwise, is the Wet Cell Appliance being used correctly?
(A) Otherwise, it is being given very well.
(Q) Any suggestions for additions or changes in the diet?
(A) This should be governed more by the appetite of the body, but in line with those things that have been indicated.
(Q) Are the massages being given properly, or are there any suggestions for them?
(A) These would be MORE beneficial, as we find, if there would be a little more attention from the knee downward, especially in the FEET and the bursa of the feet, - the heel as well as the ball of the foot, see?
The manipulations in the other portions of the body are very good. There may be a little more of the stretching of those areas in the lumbar and the sacral, and a deeper massage in the sciatica CLOSE TO their junction with the cerebrospinal centers, see?
(Q) Has the body gained weight satisfactorily?
(A) This is very good. See, for the last day or two there's not been so much gain.
(Q) Any suggestions for further treatment that will improve this body?
(A) We would keep these as has been indicated, and the conditions as they develop should be followed closely.
We are through with this Reading.
Copy to Self
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(See extra sheet [which was enclosed] of suggestions for Dr. Crews.)

BACKGROUND

See 849-37 on 6/20/39.

REPORTS

7/10/39 EC's letter to Mr. [257]: "[849] seems a bit better, but has a long way to go. He is taking cobra venom now - that lasts for a week, I believe, before a rest period - looks better, but says he is mighty sore."
7/11/39 See 849-39.