This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 16th day of July, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [950], new Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Miss [951].

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [950].
2. As we find, there are disturbing conditions. And, as we find, these may be aided in being brought back towards normalcy, if the suggestions here given will be carried out - though it will require time, patience, and, most of all, persistence on the part of the body and on the part of those making the applications. There will be periods when there will be reversals, but these should not hinder the body from being, remaining, in a careful, prayerful, persistent manner, and an attitude of constructive thinking.
3. Know that when and where healing comes for a body, it must be the arousing of the creative energies that may conform with the universality of life in its expression for the manifestation of the Creative Forces - or God's powers in the earth.
4. These opportunities, then, that may come to the body through the application of those influences to make for the betterment, should be received with praise to Him. And let that thou doest towards thy neighbor - in thought, in word, in act be a manifestation of those influences in the experiences of others that bespeak of the Spirit of Life.
5. The disturbing factors, as we find, have been of a long standing. These have to do with the lack of activities in the part of glands in their assimilation of the calciums and potashes in the system; thus making for a crystallization, as it were, or a hardening of the muscular forces and tendons, specifically in the extremities, by the gradual deposit of those influences as indicated in the movement or muscular centers of the extremities.
6. In many portions of the body there are times when all of these influences are better, yet there have been periods of excruciating pain; at times some inflammation, but this - as indicated - arises from a subluxation in the cerebrospinal system as a first cause. Then the lack of those assimilating forces necessary, or the keeping of a balance between the potashes and the iodines in the system. And the lack of the glands in the pelvis activating with the flow of the essence of life-giving flows in the system, as well as improper diet that has only contributed to or made for a contribution to the disturbing factors and conditions.
7. Hence we have a BLOOD SUPPLY that is very slow in portions of the circulation; in others we find it fast, as in the hepatic circulation, attempting to create a normal balance, attempting to make a distribution of the excesses that cause the accumulations in the slowed portion of a lymph and also a deeper circulation to the extremities. Also we find a drawing or aching at times in the brachial centers, so that we have the conditions in the arms and hands and in the lumbar areas for the lower portions of the body. Also we have those pullings, as it were, at times in the face and those portions in the activities of the system; and the condition as to the eliminations in the alimentary canal.
8. All of these and others, as we find, are the causes of these accumulations of deposits that have hindered and do hinder the normal activity of the body in the present, [950].
9. Then, we would begin those things that would add an impetus to the activity of the system, to SUSTAIN the activity sufficient to make for a dissolving of the condition and a setting up of the eliminations such as to make for drainages in the system. Thus we may rid the conditions from the body, and resuscitate the activity of the blood supply and the nerve energies and the lymph circulation.
10. First we would begin, then, with these:
11. Prepare two solutions in this manner, and keep separate:
12. Make a solution of Chloride of Gold in the proportion of 1 grain to 1 ounce of distilled water. We would use 3 to 5 grains in 3 to 5 ounces of distilled water, for more than that quantity would make for precipitation. Be sure that DISTILLED water is used. This would be one solution.
13. Add 15 grains of Bromide of Soda to 1 ounce of distilled water. Only make up 1 ounce at the time, for this precipitates faster.
14. It is preferable that each of the solutions be kept in a rubber or glass-corked bottle; rather a dark bottle, and keep in a dark place.
15. The dosage would be drops from each solution in half a glass of water each day, but prepare the water in this manner.
16. It is preferable that the water in this particular surrounding (where the body is) [near Dayton, Ohio] be boiled with other elements in same and used as the drinking water for the body. That is: To a gallon of water add a pinch (between the thumb and forefinger) of SALT and a handful (or two heaping tablespoonsful) of corn meal. Let this come to a boil. The siphon or filter and use as the drinking water, and as the water in which the medicinal properties would be taken. Of course, ice may be added.
17. Then, to half a glass of such water each day add and take as follows:
    1st day: 2 drops of the Gold solution and 3 drops of the Soda solution. 2nd day: 3 drops of the Gold solution and 4 drops of the Soda solution. 3rd day: 4 drops of the Gold solution and 6 drops of the Soda solution. 4th day: 5 drops of the Gold solution and 7 drops of the Soda solution.
18. Then begin over again, in this manner:
    1st day: 1 drop of the Gold solution and 2 drops of the Soda solution. 2nd day: 2 drops of the Gold solution and 4 drops of the Soda solution. 3rd day: 3 drops of the Gold solution and 6 drops of the Soda solution.
19. Continue on in the same manner until 5 drops of the Gold solution and 10 drops of the Soda solution are being taken.
20. Then leave off one day; and then begin over again.
21. We would also begin immediately with the RUBS (not with baths as yet), with equal parts of Epsom Salts and Table Salt (and preferably have the iodized salt, or salt with iodine in same) in a saturated solution; all that will dissolve in the water, you see. Massage in hands, arms, knees, feet, all of the locomotory centers. This should be warm when massaged, and should be MASSAGED into the body every day for ten days.
22. Then leave off the rubs and begin with the Epsom Salts baths; about five pounds of Epsom Salts to ten to twenty gallons of water, as hot as the body can stand it, and remain in same until it is cool.
23. When the body is rubbed down from the Epsom bath, then use a rub with the following ingredients:
24. To 1/2 gallon of clear Gasoline, add - in the order named:

    Camphor Gum.........................1 ounce,
Oil of Cedar Wood...................2 ounces,
Oil of Wintergreen..................1 ounce,
Olive Oil...........................1 ounce (not the
higher grade but use regular COMMERCIAL olive oil),
Oil of Sassafras..................1/4 ounce.

    Shake these together and pour a small quantity in an open saucer or plate or bowl, and massage AFTER the baths. Beginning from the tips of the fingers and the hands go TOWARDS the body. Beginning from the feet go TOWARDS the body. Beginning from the head and neck and shoulders go TOWARDS the body. Massage same WELL into the body, all it will absorb.
25. Such a massage would come after each bath of the Epsom Salts, and we would take the Baths once a week until three are taken, and then rest two weeks and then take three more.
26. Throughout the period keep up the taking of the drops as indicated.
27. As to the diet, be rather specific.
28. Mornings - rather the juices of vegetables than citrus fruits; as a combination of spinach, cabbage, lettuce, celery, mustard, all cooked together in clear water - BOILED heavily, strained off, seasoned and taken as a drink.
29. Noons - either BROILED calf's liver or vegetables that are of the leafy rather than bulbular nature. And drink about half a glass of the juice from KRAUT.
30. In the middle of the afternoon we would take half a wine glass of RED wine, with black or rye bread - preferably the very heavy or sour bread. (Yes, the entity's family used to make bread - not in this country, though.)
31. Evenings - we would have buttermilk, or at other times citrus fruit juices, or tomato juice; preferably the preserved tomato juice, not from the fresh tomatoes. And things of this nature.
32. Always the breads should be toasted, and of the whole wheat variety.
33. The meats when taken should always consist either of the broiled liver, tripe, pig knuckle or the like. Fowl or fish may be taken occasionally (but not fried).
34. After the second round of the baths and the following of the diet, we would then give further instructions.
35. Ready for questions.
36. (Q) What causes the hot flashes which cause such weak spells, and what can be done to alleviate this condition?
    (A) The disturbance in the circulation is the cause. Do as indicated.
37. (Q) How may the complications from diabetes be overcome?
    (A) By the use of those things as suggested here, especially with the diets.
38. (Q) Should nothing be taken for breakfast except the vegetable juices?
    (A) With the brown bread or a cereal drink.
    Do these for the period as indicated, and then we will give further instructions.
39. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (Let us know when you have almost completed the second round of the baths, with the other treatments taken as indicated, so we may make an appointment for your Check Reading.
    If everything is not clear, let us know.)

BACKGROUND

1. 7/05/35 "You were recommended to me through Miss [951]. I, too, have arthritis & complications from diabetes, my age being 64 yrs."
2. 7/11/35 Miss [951]'s ltr.: "What causes also the hot flashes which cause such weak spells, & what can be done to alleviate this condition?"

REPORTS

1. GD's note: During rdg. 950-1, EC saw Buffalo Bill rounding up people. He told us this on waking, and described in detail Buffalo Bill's attire.
2. 7/22/35 EC's letter: "The information obtained in your reading a few days ago has been forwarded. I hope you have been able to analyze this properly and get started on those things suggested for you. As I'm sure Miss [951] can tell you, it is the consistent, persistent adherence to those things suggested that brings the real results. Some people get discouraged and don't have the patience to follow through. Others begin to feel a little better and then stop the treatments. But it is only in following the entire suggestions as given that one can expect the results promised.
   "I do hope you will let us hear from you from time to time as to how you get along, and don't fail to notify us in time to make the appointment for the Check Reading; and you may have a long list of questions you will want to submit at that time.
   "Know that we feel a special interest and are anxious to be of service if at all possible. Sincerely,
   "P.S. It was very unusual to have a thing like that come out in a Physical Reading, about your family making bread. Can you tell us anything about this, as to whether you know it to be true or not? We like to check up on everything that comes through like that, as much as possible."
3. 7/29/35 Husband's letter: "We received your reading and understand same very clearly. Started treatments 7/23 also, following all instructions as to diet, regard to juices from combination of spinach, cabbage, mustard, etc., please advise what to use in place of mustard plant as it is almost impossible to get any more as the season is about over. For your information Mrs. [950] has a ringing in her head continually. She has been affected with this trouble for a long time, also has a dizziness at times to the extent of causing her to stagger at times. Can you explain cause for same?
   "Regard to the family making bread as asked in your letter, for your information at the time of writing you our first letter asking for a reading Mrs. [950] was thinking during that whole week about baking some good old home made bread, as she always baked her own bread up to the time she took sick several years ago. She was very much disappointed in that she did not get to bake the bread on account of feeling too weak. This no doubt is what came through in your reading. Hope this will serve the purpose as to the question asked. "Up to the present time I have been giving Mrs. [950] 17 units of insulin per day; 12 units at noon and 5 units evenings. No other medicine, this being the amount she has been taking to keep down the sugar before taking your treatments."
4. 8/02/35 EC's letter: "Thank you for yours of the 29th, reporting on Mrs. [950]'s case. I'm very glad to know that you have gotten started on all the treatments.
   "Regarding the diet, I'm sure it would be alright to include all of the leafy vegetables that you are able to obtain at this time; with those predominating as much as possible that were suggested in the reading.
   "When the time comes for Mrs. [950]'s Check Reading, I hope some suggestion may be made for the ringing in her head and dizziness. No doubt these effects come from the amount of insulin it is necessary to take; for this is a very powerful stimulant to the nerves. Of course, it isn't to be expected that you could discontinue this right away. But as she shows signs of improvement, I'm sure it will be very well to decrease the amount as fast as possible.
   "What you say about the bread is quite interesting. When we collect a series of such peculiar phenomena (as we call them), perhaps we can make a report.
   "Thank you again for your letter. Be sure to let us know when the time is ready for the Check Reading on Mrs. [950], so that we may make the appointment."
   With kind regards and very best wishes, I am, Sincerely, EC
5. 8/21/35 Mrs. [623]'s letter: "Mrs. [950] called [951] the other evening and says she is feeling fine. That is grand."
6. 12/05/35 Mrs. [623] reported she thought Mrs. [950] had discontinued treatment because she had begun to lose weight.

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