This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 25th day of September, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1196], 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 here, [1196]; this we have had before.
2. As we find, while there is a reverting of the general physical forces to the disturbances that have become a part of the general physical reaction, the general conditions of the body show some improvement.
3. And unless there are other influences arising that are not indicated in the present, the body SHOULD - with the proper precautions and care - continue to be on the improve and thus make for the opportunity for a much greater service of the body mentally, physically, spiritually, in its environs.
4. As has been indicated, through the disturbances of the organs in the general circulation as related to the activity in the excretory and secretive functioning of the liver - and the effect these have upon the circulatory forces as related especially to the lymph circulation, these at times through the natural reactions or the attempts of the disturbing factors to exercise or exert themselves upon the physical forces of the body, cause distresses. These are indicated in such as the tingling sensation, disturbances through the heart's activity, a dryness through the throat, pains through the left side, a general dizziness as arises from the disturbing in the circulatory forces.
5. These are recurrences and are reflex reactions, but as we find if there are kept the general precautions during such periods, not the reverting to any sedatives - unless these become of a nature not as a sedative but rather as a stimulation for the heart's activity or for the circulatory system but no narcotic, no hypnotic, no activity of that nature - for these only burden the system more with the poisons that are so hard as it were to turn loose - we may find continued improvements.
6. Though there are distresses at times, we would refrain from any sedatives as much as possible. And we would find it would be helpful and well to use Fume Baths or Cabinet Baths, as from Witchhazel or Atomidine, and at times the Oil of Wintergreen. But do not allow same to be of such a nature that there would be too great a weakening. These would be as FUMES, you see, in sweat cabinets; and then a thorough rubdown. This will overcome this tingling sensation. This will purify the skin, purify the circulation. This would be active until the body begins to perspire very thoroughly, see? Then have an oil rub followed, to be sure, by rub alcohol that would prevent the body from taking cold easily.
7. This is only an addition. The rest of the applications as suggested from time to time we would continue in their regular order. But this to stimulate the superficial circulation and prevent the reverting through the congested forces to the disturbing factors. These we would take once or twice a week, or whenever necessary; preferably take same just before retiring, see? This would not only aid in making for the better rest but will purify the circulation, opening the respiratory system which has so long been disturbed and only comes as a reaction from either fright internally or externally that has produced so little of the circulation through the capillaries and through the epidermis itself.
8. Keep the vibrations of the Radio-Active Appliance in the order as indicated, keeping the anodes very clean; making for the adjustments; keeping the cleansing for the liver, through the alimentary canal and those activities; being mindful of the diet - and we should find the body continuing to be on the improve.
9. Ready for questions.
10. (Q) What is causing the throat to become so red inside?
    (A) This is from the circulatory forces as indicated by the tendency for the drying of the mucous membranes, or the poor circulation. Hence the heating of the body through Fume Baths, see?
11. (Q) What is causing the nasal passage to be so tender?
    (A) This is the same condition. These all arise from a poor lymph circulation or supply to the circulatory forces; and the oil rubs, and especially the alternation of the Fume Baths as indicated, would be helpful. These would be about a tablespoonful to about four ounces of water, see?
12. (Q) Why is he so sore all over every morning, which lasts for about two hours?
    (A) The poor circulation which has made for the settling of poisons or their effects in the muscular forces and the joints of the body. Hence the keeping of those things and the eliminations and the cleansing of same through a better coordination of the deep circulation and the superficial.
13. (Q) What causes intense soreness at times across lower part of abdomen? also the aches in hips and legs, in arms, across back, below neck?
    (A) All of these are the effects of poisons and non-eliminations. Hence the various manners of eliminations that would be the more helpful to the body. Let's give a description here of this, then, as to just how these would be prepared:
    These may be done - that is, the Sweat Baths, see - either in a Cabinet, as any of those that may be prepared at home, or in the gown as prepared by some for such. The Fumes are created from the heating of the properties as indicated. These in regular order. Not all at once but one at a time. One would be one day, one another. The Atomidine or the Tincture of Iodine may be used, if it's desirable. The Tincture of Iodine would only be a teaspoonful to about two, three, four ounces of water. This is boiled under the body and the fumes of same allowed to escape as from a Fume cup or the regular preparations that are made for such in Fume Cabinets.
    When the Witchhazel is used, put a tablespoonful to about two and a half or three or four ounces of water; and this is used for the whole period, see? Keep the head cool, of course; that is, put a damp cold cloth about the head.
    The Oil of Wintergreen - all of these would be about the same quantity.
    After these the body would be thoroughly rubbed down with course towels, see; then an oil rub - this with equal portions Olive Oil, Tincture of Myrrh and Compound Tincture of Benzoin, heating the Oil to add the others. Massage just what the body will absorb; following same with rub alcohol, so that the body will close the pores, having the effect of the absorption first of the fumes and the cleansing of the body, the absorption then of the oils that have been given for a stimulation to the superficial circulation, and then then the closing of the pores. These will prove very helpful.
14. (Q) Is there any prostate trouble, bladder or kidney trouble?
    (A) The natural inflammation as arises from these was from the general poisons and inflammations as produced in the system, and with the cleansing of the alimentary canal, stimulating the digestive and assimilating forces of the body and cleansing the superficial circulation, keeping up the drainages by the manipulative forces, these should be materially strengthened and aided.
    These are superficial or reflex rather that specific in the present.
    Do that.
15. (Q) Does his future appear safe?
    (A) As has been indicated from the beginning, if the applications are made and there is the desire of same, then as the influences are brought about meet them. Know that the body meets self and self's own application to Creative Forces in a material plane. Through suffering and the understanding of the inconveniences as may be exercised or brought about in the experiences of others may the body attain the necessary equipment within the mental self for being of the greater aid to others.
16. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 1196-3 on 8/08/36.

REPORTS

1. 10/02/36 [1196]'s ltr. to EC:
   Alabama
   PERSONAL
   Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I received your kind letter, also the reading, and wish to thank you for both. I enclose money order for $5.00, half payment for the reading. I shall send the other $5.00 later. I hope this is agreeable.
   I do not seem to get much better, but I keep on praying. Perhaps God is giving me this chastening for a purpose. Things have gone all wrong for me for some years. I try to live right, have always done that.
   I had a dream some nights ago, started to write you about it, also about another, but just have not had time I can truthfully say that each was somewhat more than a dream, as I was partly awake and therefore able to recall each one rather accurately, and, in addition, the mental vision, in each case, was very clear. I shall recite both to you:
   DREAM NO. 1. There appeared the face and head of a dark haired, dark eyed man, with ears more conspicuous than one usually sees. His face and forehead showed signs of deep thinking, of unusual intelligence, and indicated great physical strength. His hair was rather short cut. The man seemed to have the attitude of wanting to say something to me, to give me some advice, and I had a very clear vision of him, then it all disappeared.
   DREAM NO. 2. I was in Egypt. We were all in a long stone corridor, and it was the day of interment of the body, mummified, of a man. It had been six months that the body, so mummified, had lain there in the stone hall or corridor. There had been during all that time great rejoicing on the part of his kin and friends, but the dream said that as soon as the body had been interred in the grave the rejoicing should end and sorrow obtain; that it was the Egyptian custom, since when the body became a part of the grave the soul then departed.
   I am, of course, at a loss to understand the two dreams. Do you get anything out of them?
   With love to all, I am
   Sincerely yours, [1196]
2. 10/06/36 EC's ltr. to Mr. [1196]:
   Dear Mr. [1196];-
   Thanks for yours of 2nd with enclosure. Sure handle your contribution as you see fit. Not that we are flushed, but if this is real it is according to the dictates of the conscious of the receiver. Thanks for the money order do hope you will soon be feeling a whole lot better. You will have just to get hold of yourself. Know that HE is life and health, and that as he uses you that is best. Just do the very best you know in every way and do not try to make results. For all increase comes from God. He knows best, will we leave our selves in his hands. Then the best comes to us, not as worldly best no, but as mental and spiritual.
   The dreams are very interesting, don't know as I am much good at giving the meaning when awake, but to me these would seem to import this. The 1st:
   The face head, and especially the large ears, would indicate the news for you that was of a deep nature, but that with the hearing would bring you strength or that you would be able to use same for your own strength. His being unable to make you perceive would be you own self blocking the way. Short hair indicates all this would be shortly or very soon.
   2nd: Egypt - of course is usually indication of wisdom - especially ancient Egypt. Instead of it being an interment - would indicate a resurrection of ancient wisdom that you would have something to do with, and with its knowledge rejoicing by the many that is what the (it?) means to me. Dreams are experience of the mind - and if studied may help a lot. Best way is for one to interpret them for themselves. Do it his way. Write it out as here and studying over, reach a decision as to its meaning. Let your mental self answer yes or NO. Then meditate upon same. PRAY - and an answer will come inwardly as to whether you have the right meaning or not. Try this and after a few times you will find something very interesting. When you have the meaning of a dream write it out, but put it away for a few days, or until something within tells you to look it over or you have been told something about same in another dream. A dream as an experience is usually had thrice, as were those of Pharaoh and Joseph and Jacob. Man's nature is not different, only the mental approach to such. God is not changed, neither is the nature of man.
   But hope this helps. Let me hear from you often. You must get lots and lots better, and you can and will.
   With love to you and Mrs. [...] from all here.
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce
3. 11/18/36 See 1196-5.
4. 11/23/36 Mr. [1196] referred Mrs. [1303] for a Physical Rdg.
5. 12/09/36 [1196]'s ltr. to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I have not made much progress since my readings. Will you please set another date, with hours, for another reading on my physical condition, and in that reading seek your source of information for another diagnosis and treatment complete - just as if I had not had previous readings? The doctor here says he finds nothing wrong with my gall bladder or gall duct; says that my colon is the whole trouble. I suffer quite a lot just in the way your first physical reading stated, that is, as to symptoms. I took quite a number of treatments from Mrs. Stone, the neuropath, but they did not help me much. I must get well. My wife is devoted to me and I am to her - I can't afford to break down. This morning I got up quite sore and stiff, also dizzy.
   Please arrange, in this new reading, to have your source of information review my case since first reading. Just what I meant by "just as if I had not had previous readings," as you may imagine, is that I want a complete new reading as to what is the trouble and the proper treatment, briefly but thoroughly explained. Kindly ask the following questions:
   What caused the conditions present at this time? Is there any thing I am doing that hurts me and prevents getting back to normal? What causes the extreme soreness, particularly every morning when I get up, also the dizziness? Are colonic irrigations good for me and are they in any way injurious if long continued? Why do I get so sleepy early at night on most nights? Why do my legs seem to bind me; that is, why do they get so sore and stiff? What causes the aching in small of back? What diet should I follow?
   Yours sincerely, [1196]
6. 12/17/36 He referred Mr. [1307] for a Physical Rdg.
7. 10/16/52 D. H. Fogel, M.D., heart specialist, indicated that he would index 1196-4 under Prostatitis.

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