This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of June, 1929, in accordance with request made by her sister, [1100].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. L. B. Cayce and Mr. Linden Shroyer.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [958]. This we have had before. Now, we find there are some improvements in the physical conditions of this body. While there are still evidences of those conditions as produce in the system the tendency of an abnormal temperature, this is more from the condition of the digestive system than from other conditions in the body. The digestive being of such a nature as to prevent the proper assimilation of those forces as produce vitality in the system, the general depletion and the tendency of irritation to those portions of system from which eliminations are active in system cause the cough, throat irritation, pain in lung, and especially that near or about the heart. This rather the effect of the activities that are exhibited between the hypogastric and pneumogastric nerve supply. The hypogastric being of the secondary nature, this raising the pulsations of the body, though not a heart block, yet a condition that might either become the neurotic, or the tendency towards blocking in system, and from same producing that which would be termed heart trouble, or still overtaxing the respiratory system, and contacting those of the germ nature that would inflict itself upon the system, produce that of the consumptive, or tubercular condition. NEITHER of these exist at the present time, though both tendencies are manifest.
2. Now, to meet the needs of the conditions as are present, then, in the system, that of the rest and the inactivity has been WELL for the body. We would, then, be mindful most of the diet, and that that will build the blood supply, keeping the eliminations and assimilation near normal, and we will find the resistances may be so builded in this body as to overcome all of these conditions.
3. Be mindful, then, that colds or draft, or night air, are not over active for the system, or beware of conditions of that nature. Meet the needs, then, rather of the digestive system, with the stimulation to the liver and the activities of its functioning, without too much stimulation to the spleen or pancreas. This, we would find, would be the better active principle for same: That of the green ragweed tea, or Ambrosia weed. Make same in this manner: Gathering the ragweed leaves, bruise same, and then put, to 4 ounces of the leaf or the weed, 16 ounces of distilled or rain water. Reduce by simmering, not boiling, to 1/2 the quantity. Then add these properties as this:

   Simple Syrup...........................4 ounces,
Oil of Sassafras......................40 minims,
Pure grain, or 85% grain alcohol.......2 ounces,
Tincture of Capsici....................3 minims.

   Shake well together before the dose is taken. The dose should be half a teaspoonful about twice each day, until there is the full activity from the liver, see? Then it may be taken only when necessary to keep up the eliminations from the system.
4. The diets, we would add plenty of eggs - raw, preferably, or with those of malt or beer. Those of liver, especially calf liver - at least twice each week. Those of the cod-liver oil would be well to take, at least a dessertspoonful once each day. Also olive oil in small quantities, so that same does not become rancid with the system. Small amount each day of Wyeth's Iron, Beef and Wine, will also aid and stimulate the body.
5. Use, as the rectifier for the irritations in the throat and bronchials and lung, those of these properties, prepared in this manner: Put 6 ounces of grain alcohol in an 8 ounce glass container. Then add, in THIS rotation or manner, first:

   Eucalyptol............................40 minims,
Rectified Creosote....................10 minims,
Balsam of Fir, or Canadian Balsam.....10 minims,
Rectified Oil of Turp.................15 minims,
Tolu in solution.....................1/2 ounce.

   When ready to use (and keep the bottle with a glass cork in same), shake solution and inhale the vapors deep into the lung, through the mouth and nostrils, breathing deep. Should this produce irritation or cough, rest - but breathe deep each time this is used.
6. Use white bread only very seldom, and whole wheat or those of the rye bread the more often. Few potatoes. Little meats, but the juices of same.
7. At least once each week have the thorough massage, either neuropathically or osteopathically. Thorough massage. Well, when such is given, that the body gave a good warm sponge or shower bath, and well sponged off before the massage is given. Do that. Ready for questions.
8. (Q) Should the body stay in bed until temperature disappears?
   (A) Temperature will not last with these administrations. Well that the body REST often, but well that a little exercise in the open, too, be taken. Seashore air more beneficial than mountain air for THIS body.
9. That is all the questions.
10. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Cayce Hospital
    Copy to Mrs. [1100]

BACKGROUND

1. See 958-1 on 5/21/29.

REPORTS

1. 7/14/29 Mrs. [1100]'s letter: "It has dawned on me that even if I should get my sister's prescription filled I couldn't send it on account of the alcohol and she is unable to get it there, on that account. She is so much better, Mr. Cayce, and words cannot express our gratitude to you. She is taking the other things mentioned and has put on three pounds in weight. Do you know a physician in ... whom we could get to re-write the prescription?"
2. 8/13/29 Sister Mrs. [1100]'s letter: "My sister from ... is visiting me and is getting along fine. We certainly want to thank you for sending your brother-in-law's name to us (Mr. Lynn Evans), as he certainly went to a lot of trouble to get alcohol for the medicine. He was successful in getting it and we surely are grateful to him and more so, to you. She is following all suggestions now, and is feeling fine. I think coming here (to Chicago) has helped her, too, as it isn't so hot. She will probably be here for a few weeks."
3. 7/25/35 Verbal Report by sister, Mrs. [1100]: She [958] was dying with tuberculosis, and was just skin and bones. Today she is well and fighting to keep from getting too fat, which is her main worry right now. GD.
4. 6/28/40 She obtained a Life Reading - See 958-3.
5. 10/23/51 Mrs. [1100]'s report: "Quite a few years ago I had a physical reading for my sister [958], who was then... She was on the verge of T.B. but after going down and getting her started on treatments, etc., she got all right. However, she does have quite a bit of bronchial disturbance, which sometimes settles on or in the lungs. I thought that if she would use the keg and apple brandy, it would help her. She is anxious to do so and asked me to ask you to send her directions for fixing the keg, etc., as I do not know the details. If it is not too much trouble, will you do this for me? Her name and address is: [...] ..."
6. 3/64 Mrs. [1100] reported that Mrs. [958] still has spells with her bronchial tubes, but she, Mrs. [1100], thinks it is because Mrs. [958] and her husband both smoke too much.
7. 9/21/79 GD's note: Mr. [470], Mrs. [1100]'s husband, is visiting A.R.E. this week. His wife, Mrs. [1100], died 4/20/79. He says that his sister in law, Mrs. [958] is still living but has had two heart attacks. She and her husband are both invalids; they are not able to get out of the house.
8. 7/18/81 Mrs. [958] wrote HLC and GD reminding us that she had obtained two Physical Readings and one Life Reading, through her sister, Mrs. [1100]. She, Mrs. [958], is the only one of the family left of her parents' ten children.

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