This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of September, 1935, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [998] through Active Membership of her son-in-law, Mr. [391], in the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [934] and Mr. [391]. At home ...,

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [998].
2. As we find, there are conditions that prevent a nearer normal physical functioning of the body. These conditions have to do with the eliminations of the body and the effects that are produced by the disturbance in the organic functioning and in the reaction of the nervous forces or systems in the body.
3. Then, these are the conditions as we find them with this body, [998], we are speaking of:
4. The BLOOD SUPPLY indicates a toxic condition, which arises from both an engorgement and a prolapsus in the colon area.
5. In times back there were disturbances in the eliminations through constipation and then a tendency for these to be exaggerated through cold, congestion, and an intestinal flu.
6. Then there arose from same a colon irritation.
7. So we find in the transverse colon and the descending colon there is this condition. The engorgement is in the transverse. Hence the distress that is felt at times in the side and across the abdomen. The prolapsus begins in the descending, or curve of the descending colon; so this on the left side makes for the pressure against the circulation to the heart's activity, producing shortness of breath when there is the least exertion or excitement to the body, climbing of steps or the like. This occurs at times also after eating; at others it may occur soon after the body arises of morning, making for a dizziness or an uneasiness, with headaches that come from same.
8. The pressures from same also make for the slowing of the superficial circulation to the lower portion of the body. Hence we find a lesion in the 4th lumbar and in the coccyx area, with a suppression of the circulation in the lower extremities; causing the swelling of the limbs, as in the knees and the ankles, and pains throughout the whole lower extremities.
9. These effects are seen, then: The heart's activity, the swelling, the shortness of breath. And these are all sympathetic conditions. So with the removal of the cause we would correct the disturbances through these areas.
10. Also at times the reflex action makes for those effects of sour stomach, a good deal of belching; at others a great deal of gas forms on the stomach and bowels themselves; bad taste in the mouth at times; blurriness, as it were, before the eyes; pains through the chest - or the lower portion of the chest. These, as we find, are effects to the circulation.
11. The poisons that arise from same make for these conditions in the NERVOUS SYSTEM and the functioning of the ORGANS. For in the NERVE FORCES we find the lesion as indicated in the 4th lumbar, and naturally the reflex action in the lower portion of the secondary cardiac plexus - or the 4th dorsal area.
12. In the nervous or nerve reactions, these are the areas - as in the side, as in the extremities - that through the circulation become affected.
13. The toxic forces in the blood supply produce that slowing of the circulation, causing at times a bad color - and a reaction that makes for the distresses throughout the functioning ORGANS.
14. In meeting the needs of the conditions and making for the corrections, as we find:
15. First we would begin with the Castor Oil Packs. These should extend across the whole of the colon area; that is, from the lower portion of the liver, across the abdomen and over to the left area just above the hipbone, extending to that almost in align with the umbilicus plexus; so that the whole area is affected by these Oil Packs. Take these for an hour to an hour and a half EACH day for three days.
16. Then, after the three days, have a COLONIC irrigation.
17. Let three days elapse and then take another colonic irrigation.
18. Then have a rest period of three to four days, and begin with the Oil Packs again - for three days. These would be taken for three days at a time, with a rest period of three days in between each round.
19. After the ninth or twelfth application of the Packs, have ANOTHER colonic irrigation.
20. Then begin with the manipulations that will make those corrections in the sacral, the lumbar, the coccyx area, and more specific in the upper dorsal; coordinating the cervical area. These osteopathically given, as we find, would be preferable to JUST the adjustments.
21. These we would keep for six to eight treatments, one given every other day.
22. Then have a rest period of a week or two weeks, and during that rest period take the Oil Packs again - and another colonic irrigation.
23. Then continue with the osteopathic treatments until the necessary corrections are made. But these may be necessary only occasionally.
24. Occasionally there should be these osteopathic treatments or manipulations, and the use of the colonics and the packs; but with the proper care, proper precautions as to diet, we find that these would make the corrections for this body, [998].
25. In the diet keep near to the alkaline-reacting foods; that is, abstaining from white bread, too great a quantity of sweets (or pastries, at least), or tea. However, coffee may be taken in moderation. But preferably cereal drinks.
26. Ready for questions.
27. (Q) What will prevent the tumors from reforming?
    (A) Cleanse the system, as we have indicated!
28. (Q) If these treatments as outlined are followed, it will not be necessary for another operation?
    (A) If we remove the causes, why should there be?
29. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to daughter, Mrs. [934]
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (9/11/35 GD's notes: See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Castor Oil Packs. See directions [which were enclosed] for osteopathic treatments. Be sure to take all the treatments in the ORDER indicated. If everything is not clear, let us know.
    The colonic irrigations would preferably be given by a hydrotherapist, though if a colon tube is used - and special precautions - they might be given in the home. See Alkaline-Reacting diet List [which was enclosed].)

BACKGROUND

1. Daughter, Mrs. [934], said she had undergone surgery several times for removal of tumors, which continued to form.

REPORTS

1. 4/36 She said the reading was perfect in describing her condition, but she hadn't followed it yet, due to expense.
2. 6/20/36 She thought she would follow the reading while visiting her other daughter in the city.
3. 5/05/53 Daughter [934]'s letter: "...Mother is critically ill in the hospital in ... They operated on her this morning for cancer and I believe she is going to be all right. They seem to think they got all of it this time..."
4. 5/18/53 Daughter's letter: "...She seems to be getting on fine. They had to graft skin on her chest and it was pretty serious..."
5. 5/20/58 Letter: "...She was operated on again at Christmas for cancer..."
6. 8/61 She died with tumorous cancer, reported her daughter, Mrs. [934].

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