This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 14th day of June, 1932, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [1315], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis and Hugh Lynn Cayce.

TEXT

1. EC: We have the body here, [1315].
2. Now, we find there are disturbing conditions in the physical forces of the body. These are rather of the acute nature. In many ways the physical functionings are near normal. The acute condition arises from infectious forces in the system, which produce infection and irritation in portions of the system. These have reached these proportions where inflammation causes pain, especially as it attacks the muco-membrane in such delicate tissue as in eye, such as to cause excruciating pains at times, causing an overflow in the lachrymal ducts, and inflammation in the corner portion of same.
3. As we would find, we would use a poultice made from the OLD Irish potato - scraped and kept on for an hour to an hour and a half. Then bathe with a solution of boracic acid, the regular strength for cleansing and clarifying such membranes, which will cleanse all inflammation and remove that which causes irritation. After a rest period of two to three hours we would make another poultice of the potato and use again.
4. Also we would begin with equal parts of Salts, Soda, Cream of Tartar, using as a dose a level teaspoonful of same. This should be taken each morning for at least five days. Then discontinue for three days, and take another course of the same.
5. Following the last course, begin with the preparation called Castoria - take in very small quantities, but often - fifteen to twenty drops taken every fifteen minutes until same has acted THOROUGHLY upon the system.
6. We would also be mindful of the diet, that it is rather in THIS line for the present - or for those periods necessary for cleansing the system.
7. Mornings - an alternated citrus fruit diet, with rice cakes or dry toast, with milk, coffee or a cereal drink - Ovaltine, or the like.
8. Noons - a green vegetable salad that consists of tomatoes, celery, lettuce, spinach, water cress, or the like, with a dressing either of the oil or mayonnaise; and some soups, with croutons or toast (dry), or Graham bread with same.
9. Evenings - green vegetables that are well cooked, with a great deal of gluten and those that make for blood and nerve building and replenishing for the system - as liver, fish, or any sea foods that are prepared without milk. Any that makes for an easy digestion.
10. We will find these should relieve these conditions and make for a general balancing in the system.
11. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) Should the scraped raw potato be applied directly to the eye?
    (A) With the eye closed, directly. If there is excruciating pain in the first application, then a small piece of gauze may be used to prevent too much weight on same.
    Well that not too strong a light be for the eyes during the first day or two.
13. (Q) Should the potato be left on overnight?
    (A) As given, only an hour to an hour and a half.
14. (Q) What produced the infectious forces in the system?
    (A) As given, these were from outside influences - with a system tending towards poor eliminations in that particular portion of the body. In itself, a grain or an atom of dust that carried infectious forces of an inflammatory nature, that worked - with irritation and rubbing - to produce infection first in a portion of the lachrymal duct. This, by distribution though the tear gland and the close proximity of the eyeball irritation, produced this inflammation.
    Do these, as we have outlined, and we will find the conditions will be corrected.
15. (Q) How is my general condition progressing?
    (A) As given, very good.
16. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. She phoned a few minutes before requesting emergency reading for abscess of eye which doctor said was produced from condition in system; suffering terribly.

REPORTS

1. GD's note: At end of reading [1315-3], after GC had given the suggestion three times to wake him, EC volunteered a beautiful message, the description of the Last Supper, the appearance of Jesus and his disciples, etc. - See 5749-1.
2. 6/14/32 GD's ltr. to Mrs. [1315]:
   Dear Mrs. [1315]:-
   We are sending your reading to you special delivery, for you will need to get the relief from your eye right away. I was afraid I couldn't make the remedy clearly understood through a wire.
   The Irish potato should be a last season potato; not one of the new ones just coming in. When peeled, it should be scraped and made into a poultice. After the first application over the gauze, you may then be able to apply it directly to the skin.
   I think the other part of the treatment is quite clear. If not, please don't hesitate to ask about it. I wanted to make sure that you get the right kind of potato, because the new ones are not as effective - in fact, are rather harmful.
   We are sorry that you are having this painful condition, but hope that very shortly now you will be feeling perfectly alright again.
   With kindest personal regards and love to you all from all here, I am
   Sincerely, [signed] Gladys Davis, Secretary to Mr. Cayce
3. 6/15/32 GD's ltr. to Mrs. [1315]:
   Dear Mrs. [1315]:-
   Would it be possible for you to remember just what sort of attitude you were in during your reading yesterday? At the end of the reading, after Mrs. Cayce had given the suggestion THREE times for Mr. Cayce to "Wake up", we received one of the most beautiful messages of our whole experience. We have been unable to figure out the reason for it, as it came of its own accord - we did not physically ask for it. So we thought probably your attunement at the time, combined with ours, made the channel open so such a message could be received. If you were especially attuned, or were in meditation, or if you had any special thought or experience during that period, we would appreciate very much your advising us - that is, if you don't mind. A description was given to us of the Lord's Supper.
   With kindest regards, hoping you are feeling much better, I am
   Sincerely, [signed] Gladys Davis, Secretary to Mr. Cayce
4. 6/15/32 "Am enclosing check and want to thank you for the reading. My eye is better and I would like to take the salts, soda, and cream of tartar, but I don't know just what kind of salts you mean. Also, on the diet, there is no mention of fruit except for breakfast. As I am very fond of fruit I would like to know which is best for me. Thanking you again for your trouble, I am"
   Sincerely, [1315]
   "P.S. Enclosed please find stamps for Special Delivery answer."
5. 6/17/32 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [1315]:
   Dear Mrs. [1315]:-
   I received your letter of the 15th, and was glad to know that you are feeling some better. With the following out of the suggestions, I trust you will eliminate these conditions entirely.
   The doses of salts, soda and cream of tartar, should be equal parts Squibb's Epsom Salts, common baking soda, and Cream of Tartar just as you get it from the drug store.
   As for the fruit, I would understand that you should have oranges, lemons or grapefruit for breakfast - and any other fruits during the day that agree with you, between meals or at meals.
   I am trusting that some of you can be present at our meeting. From Mr. [5541] I have understood that some of you may be here over the Fourth. Should you be able to come a few days sooner you could meet with our local group and whoever comes during the few days of the meeting. I would like for you to know this group, and I am sure they will all be happy to meet you.
   Appreciating your interest, and hoping and trusting that we may be of service, I am
   Sincerely, [EC:GD]
6. 6/28/32 Son [949]'s handwritten ltr. from Mrs. [1315] to EC: Tues.
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   Sorry to have kept you waiting so long, but I have been very busy moving the family to Oak Ridge where we're spending the summer.
   At the time you mention [6/14/32, 11:10 A.M.], I remember nothing. I had some pain and fell asleep. When I awoke, the pain was gone.
   If it is not too much trouble, I should like to see a copy of the description [5749-1], and any ideas you may have had on the subject.
   Sincerely, Mrs. [1315]
7. 7/05/32 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [1315]:
   My dear Mrs. [1315]:-
   The delay in answering yours of June 28th has been due to our very busy Annual Congress week. We feel that we had a most successful meeting. While not as many out of town members here as we had hoped, still - the interest created and the data seems to be very much worth while. We are hoping that the record of this Congress will prove of value to members in years to come.
   The information that came at the end of your check reading was most extraordinary. Just why it came we do not understand. The answers to the questions we have asked regarding this do not at present satisfy our little minds. Possibly we can see later on, should other experiences come, just why such occurs from time to time. It is no new experience for information to be given in this manner; rather is it a new experience to receive this TYPE of information. The attunement created by such no doubt had something to do with your feeling free of pain when you awoke. If you could remember any dream or experience during that sleep, it would certainly be most interesting. Thank you very much for your letter, and we are enclosing a copy of the description given. This only makes us desire to know more.
   Trusting your stay at Oak Ridge will be most pleasant and satisfactory to all, and with love and good wishes from all here to you all, I am
   Sincerely, [EC:GD]
8. 9/08/32 She obtained another Physical Reading for her sinus condition. See 1315-4.

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