This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of February, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1331], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [...] [[1121]'s husband].

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

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1. EC: Yes - (Quite interesting to some - the body is having an experience) - We have the body, [1331], ..., Tennessee.
2. Now as we find conditions with this body, there is a combination of disturbances. These at times work one against the other, so that the applications or administrations make for hardships if there are helpful forces for the body.
3. These then are rather a combination than complications, though naturally complications arise when the administrations are working one against the other.
4. So, we find there are periods when the body feels somewhat improved, yet very seldom when the body would say he felt real well.
5. As we find these may be materially aided. And when there is the ability for a coordination to be produced throughout the physical, the mental, as may be directed by the spiritual influences, we may find much nearer to normal and a much improved condition; giving the opportunity of greater mental and material activities in this experience.
6. Then these are the conditions as we find them with this body, [1331] we are speaking of:
7. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, we find indications of toxic forces, at times reaching to that of a little temperature; shortness of breath at times, at others a very depleted and rundown condition so that the body easily tires.
8. Also we find an intermittent or abnormal heart activity, though this is reflex and not an organic condition.
9. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, here we find partially causes and again effects, from the two specific disturbing factors as we find with the system.
10. THE ORGANS OF THE BODY, in those areas about the liver do we find a basic disturbance, for there are the inclinations for the flows from the gall duct, or gall bladder, to be hindered; and at such times there are acute conditions in the right side, over the areas of the lacteal duct and the umbilicus center.
11. This also causes formations of gas, also indigestion and poor assimilation; so that it becomes necessary that there be properties for the flushing of the system and precautions taken as to the effect at such times had upon the pressure upon the heart's activity.
12. The headaches that arise at other times come from these same disturbances.
13. Again we have in the prostate gland area disturbing conditions as produced by old disturbances long passed, yet now giving - through toxic forces in the system and the poor circulation through the areas - a disturbance to the whole of the lower hepatic circulation activity.
14. The heaviness and the weakness in the limbs, the lower limbs, arise much from these gradual or low aggravating conditions and disturbances as arise there.
15. Disturbances for the eliminations through the kidneys and the bladder also are a portion of this.
16. When these disturbances, we might say, arise at the same period, then complications - and the great weakness as comes about; those tendencies for the body to become morose or to see the dark side of every experience arise, and naturally the conditions then are at their height or the body feels worse.
17. IN MEETING, THEN, THESE CONDITIONS, as we find, each disturbance must be taken into consideration and administrations such that we may produce coordination and not work a hardship upon one portion of the system at the expense of the other.
18. First, then, as we find, we would begin by cleansing the gall duct and gall bladder area by the use of first the Castor Oil Packs; that would be put on for an hour each evening, just before the body is ready to retire. And then when the body is sponged off (with a little soda water), massage into the areas over the liver, the gall duct and the abdominal area (where the Castor Oil Packs have been applied) with equal portions of Olive Oil, Tincture of Myrrh and Compound Tincture of Benzoin. This will tend to act as an absorbent for inflammation along the internal area, or as a counter-irritant, and thus alleviate distresses.
19. After the third day of the application of the Castor Oil Packs, take the next day - half an hour after breakfast - one Zilatone pellet; half an hour after the noon meal take two Zilatone pellets; half an hour after the evening meal take two Zilatone pellets.
20. The next morning (letting the body rest that day for a period of at least six or eight hours), before any meal is taken - or an hour before, at least - take a tablespoonful of Fleet's Phospho-Soda in a glass of water as hot as the body can drink. Lie upon the right side, until after there has been a full evacuation of the alimentary canal.
21. The second day after this, take - in about four or five doses, about two hours apart - a whole small-sized bottle of Fletcher's Castoria.
22. During these same periods, in those areas along the lower portion of the kidneys (or lumbar area) massage into the system equal portions of Mutton Suet, Spirits of Camphor and Spirits of Turpentine. And put (of an evening, when this is done) a hot, warm flannel over the area where this is massaged, you see, to drive the properties into the system, as it were. No so much as a counter-irritant, though it does act in that capacity, but as to relieve inflammatory conditions from external forces.
23. This will only be for about a two to three day period, see?
24. Later, we will find that the use of enemas rather than cathartics would be well.
25. About a week after these are taken, we would begin with osteopathic manipulations, directed primarily to the lumbar and the sacral and coccyx area in corrections; for there is a pressure upon the coccyx end of the spine that has caused and does become contributory to the glandular disturbance. Also coordinate at such times the 9th and 10th dorsal, or the solar plexus axis or center, and the upper dorsal and cervical. But make corrections and treatments deeply in the lumbar axis, through the sacral and - of course - to the ileum plexus also, but raising the coccyx end of the spine. These would be given about every other day, or twice a week, and should require about twelve to fifteen such treatments and adjustments.
26. Then, after having been cleansed and having coordinations set up by the applications of the mechanical adjustments osteopathically, the body should be responding to much more normal conditions.
27. Ready for questions.
28. (Q) What should be the diet through the cleansing treatments?
    (A) In the beginning, most semi-liquids. And never take any fried foods, nor quantities of starches. Do not combine potatoes, spaghetti, macaroni and white bread - any two of these - ever at the same meal. Beware of pork save a little very crisp breakfast bacon occasionally. The meats should preferably be fowl, fish, lamb, and these never fried - but roasted or broiled would be the better. Fish, of course, at times may be taken for a change. These should be a portion of the diet.
29. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 1/30/37 "What is the correct diagnosis of my ailment; cause, or course; how may it be corrected?"

REPORTS

1. 4/12/37 Reply to Questionnaire:
   (2) Give symptoms of condition described correctly? The only symptom described correctly was as to gall & liver area, but somewhat generally throughout, except as to "headaches" of which I had been unusually free for some time.
   (3) What was the physician's analysis of this condition? "Lumbar sacral sciatic neuralgia".
   (4) Have the suggestions given in the Reading been followed exactly as outlined? Almost - That is, all but osteopathic and that partially. Could not carry out complete as to osteopathic as was travelling considerably.
   (5) For how long? [No response]
   (6) Describe the extent to which improvements have resulted? Much relief in digestive and gall bladder.
   (7) Comment. My trouble started in August 1936 with pains in bottom of foot (left), getting up into lower back and in hips particularly left. Pains in hips & back now almost gone but left foot still bothering me quite acutely. Recent x-ray report showed negative except "a few calcified arteries in region of metatarsal bones, and an old area of periosteitis on 2nd met. bone." - but pressure tests at ankle & above knee showed better than normal in both feet (flow of blood). I am still suffering a great deal and feel quite badly most of the time.
   Date: 4/12/37 Signed: [1331]
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