This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 1st day of March, 1937, in accordance with request made by the husband - Mr. [370], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1344].
2. Now as we find, to give the conditions to be met in the present would be to review that which was the cause of the disturbance with the body some years ago, when operative forces were applied to remove the effects rather than the cause of the disturbance.
3. As we find, some times back there was - from cold, congestion and neuralgia condition arising after a disturbance of a period of elimination - that which caused the forming of a cyst about the capsule of the right ovary.
4. This condition produced a great disturbance through the organs of the pelvis, and suffering in the periods.
5. Eventually the soreness and the inflammation that set up caused disturbance in the area of the vermiform appendage, or the appendix and through the colon area or the beginning of the colon area.
6. The operative forces then removed in part portions of the disturbance as caused by the adhesions in that area of the system. For there was not at the time TRUE appendicitis, but inflammation in the area.
7. In the present then, as we find, with this condition there is the adherence of tissue or the forming of what may be called scar tissue - or adhesions.
8. This combined with the period of change, then, is the basis of the disturbances in the body at present; producing those periods of extreme headaches, those periods when the feet and limbs - even the bladder - cause distress or disturbance through sympathetic reaction rather than organic; but also producing sympathetic functional disturbance. Also at times there is heaviness in the small of the back; somewhat or a little below the kidneys, however, but across rather just the top of the pelvic or hip bones. Then a distress or burning or heaviness in the lower limbs.
9. With the extreme headache naturally there comes at times, not always, some nausea; but the inclination for the body to overeat.
10. With this tendency for inflammation through adherence of tissue in the caecum area and about the ovaries, we find constipation becomes part of the disturbance. It is an effect and also causes the character of headache that occurs at other times.
11. Hence we will find the body has periodical headaches of one nature and at times the character headache of another nature. One is a pressure more upon the temple and top of the head, the other through those portions of the frontal bone above the eyes and back of head.
12. In meeting the conditions, then, as we would find for this body in the present, it will naturally require some time, some patience and some persistence upon the part of the body. For there being a change and the body having attempted to adjust itself to not only those inconveniences but hindrances in the system, it will at times - as it were - cry out against changes being brought by the applications which we find might eliminate the causes of these disturbances and eradicate the conditions eventually (in six months to a year) from the body; and the body then mentally, physically, be able to meet and to function in much nearer to a normal condition.
13. As we would find then, in the beginnings we would first give:
14. Rather than too much of cathartics, use enemas. If it's necessary use them often, but have a thorough evacuation through the alimentary canal each day. As to the character of enema for this body: Use a Fountain Syringe and use Soda and Salt in each enema used; proportions being a level teaspoonful of Baking Soda and a level teaspoonful of Table Salt in each quart and a half of water. And in the last water use a tablespoonful of Glyco-Thymoline to the quart; not in the water in which the Soda and Salt has been put, but fresh water. Have all such the temperature of the body.
15. Begin and use every other day, across the caecum and the whole of the right side, in the evening, an equal combination of Mutton Suet, Spirits of Turpentine, Spirits of Camphor and Compound Tincture of Benzoin. This should be put upon a flannel, and an electric pad put over same. It would be preferable to use this EACH evening. Keep same on for at least an hour. Sponge off the body, or the area, with hot water before the flannel is applied. When taken off, sponge with lukewarm soda water. Then massage gently into all of the area a combination of these oils; combined in the order as given:

    Olive Oil (Pure).....................2 ounces,
Witchhazel...........................1 ounce,
Oil of Cedar Wood....................1 ounce,
Oil of Sassafras...................1/4 ounce.

    These ingredients will tend to separate, but shake together before using; pouring a small quantity into an open container, massage into the area all the body will absorb, taking off with cotton or a dressing cloth any surplus.
16. Keep the body warm.
17. Once or twice a week have the lower limbs massaged with the same combination that is used to break up the adhesions in the caecum and in the ovarian area (Mutton Suet with other ingredients as indicated). Extend this especially to the bursa of the heel and of the feet, under the knees and to the small of the back.
18. As to the diet: The tendencies for the increasing in weight arise from the natural changes which come about. But do not eat too much meats and starches at the same meal. Do not eat white bread. Rather let most of the bread be Ry-Krisp or Rye Bread, or Whole Wheat Bread. Have one meal each day in which a raw vegetable salad is taken, or several raw vegetables are taken.
19. Keep the eliminations in the manner as indicated.
20. When it becomes necessary to take a laxative, use an alternation of Syrup of Figs and Fletcher's Castoria. Preferably use Cardwell's syrup of figs (Syrup of Pepsin). Half an hour apart take the doses, one time the syrup of figs, the next time the Castoria - teaspoonful of each at a dose.
21. Do this for this body.
22. We will find these will be well to keep in regular periods - the combinations of the massages, the combinations of the applications over the areas indicated. Keep the diet regular. We mean by "periods" to keep these up for three to four weeks, rest a week without any of these, then begin all over again.
23. And we will bring the better conditions for this body, [1344].
24. Ready for questions.
25. (Q) What should be done for the hemorrhoids?
    (A) These as we find are a combination of disturbances. While they are partially blind, they are partially protruding. The use of TIM for these as we find will be most helpful. Use this after each evacuation, or the use of the enemas. It may be used as a salve on the tube when giving the enema. Obtain the Tim in a tube with injector, so it may be used after each stool more easily. But with the use of the enemas, the external hemorrhoids will considerably disappear of themselves.
26. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mr. [370]
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 2/25/37 Husband [370]'s letter: "She has these periodic headaches about which she wants to know the cause and prevention. She has a fullness in the lower abdomen since operated on for appendicitis. Does the cause and effect of this contribute to her physical unfitness? What shall she do for constipation and hemorrhoids? Is her growth in weight indicative of kidney trouble or any indication of diabetic inclination? Is there contributory trouble in the genital organs?"

REPORTS

1. 3/14/37 Husband [370]'s letter: "My wife is well started on her treatment and recognizes the accuracy of the diagnosis. She has long worried about the enlargement in the lower right abdomen that is so well described in the reading. It seems we are both in for constant and patient treatment to regain our lost vigor."
2. 4/12/43 Husband [370]'s letter:
   My wife has finally agreed to use the oil applications set forth in a reading. I asked for her some 3 or 4 years past, but when she looked for the reading she could not find it. I am writing to ask if you can have a copy made from the assoc. files. She has needed this all the while, but just now has consented to carry through. The Doctor has told her the protruding bone in her abdomen was not a tumor but something caused by some disarrangement resulting from an operation for appendicitis some 14 years ago. I am satisfied that the carrying out of the reading together with other things she is doing will alleviate the troubles without another reading. Under the circumstances this copy would be a great favor to me. Her name is [1344] if that will help any.
3. 4/15/43 Extra copy of 1344-1 was mailed to him.

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