This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 2nd day of July, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self - through Mr. [333], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. L. B. Cayce.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body and those conditions as disturb the better physical functioning of the body, [944].
2. As we find, these are of a very definite nature. And in some respects the effects that are produced are the nominal or normal result of such disturbances. In other respects we find these conditions vary from the ordinary condition as is called of this - phlebitis!
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [944], we are speaking of:
4. The BLOOD SUPPLY indicates congestion in portions of the system, and a very definite hindrance in the circulation to the lower extremities especially. So there are those creations in the blood supply of a heaviness that produces the toxic forces in other portions of the body, from that as afflicted or caused by the poor circulation through the lower limbs and in the knee, or those portions where distresses are indicated by the swelling, as well as those tendencies for the open sores that are indicated from the poor circulation at times.
5. As to the effect this creates upon other parts of the body, it takes from the abilities for the body to maintain a great deal of activity upon the feet at times. And tiredness is experienced by the forcing of those small portions of the perfect circulation to function or cause the activities throughout; producing a heart disturbance, an overtaxed condition where the nervous forces of the body prevent normal rest.
6. These all arise from this condition that exists.
7. As we find, in the beginning there were causes or those pressures and lesions and adhesions in the organs of the pelvis, and ESPECIALLY to the organs that are functioning - or suppose to function - from the ileum plexus. So, on the coccyx end of the spine we find adhered portions where the leading of the nerve and muscular forces to the lower portions of the body produce such taxations there.
8. In meeting the needs, then, in the present (for these are the general conditions), it will become necessary that first there be begun those things that would make for an increasing of the eliminations without producing too great a strain upon the body - and to turn those eliminations through the alimentary canal.
9. For this we would first use the Al-Caroid after the meals; half a teaspoonful dissolved in a small quantity of water, then a full glass of water added, and drink another full glass of water following same. Take this AFTER each meal for two days. Then leave off two days.
10. During the two days when the Al-Caroid is left off, take two of the Caroid and Bile Salts Tablets after each meal.
11. Continue in this manner for about a week, or until about two rounds of each have been taken and the thorough eliminations have been set up.
12. Then we would begin by the use of the high colonics to CLEANSE the colon area.
13. And also, after the first week of increasing the eliminations, begin with massaging the body each evening when it goes to rest - with an equal combination of Mutton Suet (or the oil from same), Turpentine, Spirits of Camphor and Compound Tincture of Benzoin. Massage this thoroughly across the lower portion of the cerebrospinal system; that is, across the sacrum and the lower portion of the spine itself to the lower lumbar regions. Then immediately FOLLOWING same apply the hot Epsom Salts Packs.
14. This will RELAX these portions and allow that which has been begun by the increased eliminations to carry the poisons from the system.
15. Continue such massages and packs for three days, to four days. Then leave off three or four days. Then do it for three or four days more. And then leave off for a week.
16. THEN begin again with the rounds of the Al-Caroid and the Caroid and Bile Salts Tablets; repeating same three to four times, gradually allowing a longer period to elapse between each period of the treatments.
17. Throughout the activities be mindful that each evening, for the nerve forces, there be a five to ten minute application of the electrical vibrations from the violet ray. However, use only the rod or the static force which is not felt, rather than the bulb or glass anode. Let such a vibration be obtained by HOLDING the rod or pole, see?
18. Be mindful of the diet, that we do not have too great a quantity of starches or meats. Rather keep the body-building forces, as plenty of the fruits and vegetables. Use plenty of citrus fruit juices, fruits and nuts and the like.
19. Keeping these, we will find we will bring a much better condition for this body, and not retard the body from its activities; but be consistent with same.
20. Over and round those affected portions, where there have been the abrasions (not directly over the portion that show infection, but around same or around the edge of same) we would massage with a mixture prepared in this manner:
21. To 1 ounce of Iodex add 10 grains of Animated Ash, and work well into same; that is, mix the two ingredients thoroughly together.
22. OVER the places themselves we would preferably use the Cuticura Salve. Such places should be kept dressed most of the time, see?
23. Of course, the elastic hose or very tight bandages for the lower portion of the body will be very much better.
24. A general massage given occasionally will be helpful.
25. Ready for questions.
26. (Q) What causes cramp in thigh and leg?
    (A) Poor circulation, and those lesions and adhesions in the areas as we have indicated.
27. (Q) What causes burning from urine?
    (A) The over amount of acidity in the system, from poisons attempting to be eliminated through these areas. Hence the application of the oils and the hot Epsom Salts Packs, and the reducing of the acidity by the use of those properties indicated.
28. (Q) What is the black and blue mark on back of right leg?
    (A) Congestion of blood, or the breaking of veins - or varicose veins.
29. (Q) Is pain in right shoulder neuritis?
    (A) It's a neurotic [neuritic?] condition; the effect of poisons carried through the system, as indicated. Do those things as we have indicated, and we would bring the better conditions for this body of [944].
30. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mr. [333]
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Epsom Salts Packs. Dr. Reilly has Animated Ash on hand, I think. If everything is not clear, let us know. GD)

BACKGROUND

1. 6/20/35 Mr. [333]'s letter: "Our cook, Mrs. [944], is in bad shape and about ready to quit [due to swelling of limbs, inability to stand on feet so much - open sores that won't heal - burning urine, cramp in thigh and leg, black-blue mark on back of right leg, neuritic pain in right shoulder]."

REPORTS

1. 10/09/78 Report from A.R.E. Member, Vincent C. Belton, Seaford, N.Y.: [See rest of his letter filed in 333-7 Reports in a report on hernias and 5057-1 Reports in a report on ulcerative colitis.]
   "In April of this year my dear mother-in-law passed away due to cancer. We gave her THERE IS A RIVER in the hope she would go with Edgar Cayce and our nutritionist but she chose her way.
   "In May I sent for the file on Cancer and Phlebitis. Why phlebitis? One week after receiving the Circulating File my mother, 79 years young, came down with phlebitis. We proceeded to make up the mullein tea and old coffee grounds extract to apply to her leg. We couldn't get her to take the enemas as instructed, so used daily an intestinal cleanser, following the Sal Hepatica series. She also took 2,000 mg. of Vitamin C, 25 mg. of B-6 and 100 mg. of Pantothenic Acid every two hours.
   "Six weeks later her phlebitis was gone along with most of her varicose veins that she has had for as long as I can remember."

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