This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the David E. Kahn home, 20 Woods Lane, Scarsdale, N.Y., this 16th day of November, 1937, in accordance with request made by a close friend, Miss [350], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

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1. EC: Yes.
2. Now as we find, conditions have been rather serious - and might easily turn into same in the present; yet there are improvements, or there is a turn toward the better.
3. And this taken advantage of, we find that the body may be restored to almost or entirely normal conditions for same.
4. There has been, and still exists, an incoordination between the glandular activity of the pancreas, spleen, and the gall duct activity with the adrenal activity of the body.
5. Hence the inflammation of the walls of the nerves themselves is causing a great deal of pain and a lapsing of activity physically and mentally.
6. Now as we find, with this allaying of the inflammation there has come rather the inability - in the reactions - for the complete control of the muscular forces, or the locomotories of the limbs, both upper and lower; and improper assimilations in the digestive forces of the body.
7. These then are all to be taken into consideration in suggestions for those forces as we find that may be helpful for this body in the present.
8. It becomes apparent that the excesses of poisons in tissue, in the functioning organs, must be eliminated without these becoming as a portion of detrimental forces to the functioning of the mental as well as the physical forces of the body.
9. Then as we find this would not require so much of internal applications as those that would make for a better reaction with the perspiratory and respiratory system, keeping the alimentary canal active but not straining or producing violent reactions through the gastric flow of the digestive forces of the body itself.
10. But using such diets, such measures, such applications as to produce - as it were - a better coordination, we may bring the better forces and influences for this body.
11. We would, then, give as these:
12. First we would have prepared, this:

    Lime Water............................1 ounce,
Cinnamon Water........................1 ounce,
10% solution Iodide of Potassium.....15 minims,
10% solution Bromide of Potassium....35 minims.

13. The dose of this would be a teaspoonful, in a little water or just plain, about two hours apart; or give only when there is the inclination for nausea or for the pains across the abdominal area, or the violent aching along the back of the head or across the lower portion of the abdomen or spine. Shake the solution well before taking, and keep it preferably in a dark bottle - and tightly corked.
14. We would apply hot Castor Oil Packs across the lower portion of the abdomen; these to be given for periods of an hour at the time, changed about two or three times during that period. Then rest for about six to eight hours, then use again. Let these Packs extend across the liver and the spleen area, and downward over the lower portion of the abdomen. Let them be just as hot as the body can bear same without burning.
15. Following these have an enema to assist in cleansing the colon, and draining from the system poisons or accumulations by the attempts to eliminate the poisons from the system from this inflammation that has existed.
16. Then on the second or third day, or when there is a little more strength gained, give the body a Cabinet Bath - preferably that in which there may be used the Fumes and not heating the body so much. Such a Bath as from using the Fume Gown, or Cabinet Gown and vapor cup with Tincture of Iodine - a tablespoonful in a pint of water; and then a thorough rubdown after same. Do not give these too often, but they may be given each day if there is the strength, for these will assist in the eliminations - as combined with the internal forces to allow for the gaining of strength and the body-reactions such as to make for better coordination in the superficial and the deeper circulation.
17. It will be found well to use an equal combination of Olive Oil - no, rather just plain Olive Oil for massaging across the lower limbs and the circular motions about same. These properties will be absorbed in the body, of course, but on the next day or when the Fume Bath is given again, they will be driven in and drawn out in such a manner as to make for cleansings for the body.
18. In the matter of the diet, we would use rather the easily assimilated foods; liquids and semi-liquids preferably. Especially use Beef Juices, Liver Juices; these taken as strengthening foods for the body. Not in gulps or large swallows, but sips of same often given will bring strength to the body and will be easily assimilated - especially if two or three periods of the Oil Packs are given, and the Fume Baths and Rubs.
19. Of course, citrus fruit juices; fruits of all natures that the body may assimilate. Eggs may be taken occasionally, but coddled rather than prepared in other ways - seasoned, of course, to suit the taste of the body. These all become a part of the better forces of the body.
20. Do these and, as we find, we may bring the better conditions for this body.
21. Ready for questions.
22. (Q) What causes the trouble with the throat, swallowing, voice, etc?
    (A) The inflammation of the mucous membranes, as indicated. Thus the necessity for eliminating the sources, which are - as we have given - the incoordination between those glandular reactions in pancreas, spleen, the liver and the ducts of the gall bladder and their activity.
    But the inflammation is produced, of course, with this inclination for combative forces with the adrenals' reaction.
23. (Q) Can these treatments be followed by the nurse, in the home?
    (A) As indicated, all of these applications are to be done by the nurse.
    Do these for the betterment, as we find.
24. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Miss [350]
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy to Sponsor

BACKGROUND

1. 10/08/37 Miss [350]'s letter to HLC:
   Dear Hugh Lynn:
   I am asking for an Emergency reading for a very sick patient. The doctors say Encephalitis - but I know it is worth our efforts to get your father to work on her case. She is a healer and teacher herself and has helped many. But to pull oneself up by the bootstraps is too much to ask. I feel sure we can find a way and I'm asking your immediate help. We have a nurse who was herself helped in a very difficult illness by a clairvoyant diagnosis and prescriptions of the famous old Dr. Pomeroy of New York (who lived to be 92 and worked up to the last.) This nurse is a bulwark for us. We have one doctor on the case who also knows - and practices - the healing by spiritual aid for psychic cases. He would, I believe encourage any treatment prescribed. This idea has just come to me, so I am writing you at once before I ask him. If this dear worker can be restored she can do so much good! So do what you can and I will get in touch with you by phone if you are still hereabouts. I am at the patient's home right now & away form my address file. The name is Mrs. [1478], ... St., New York City.
2. 11/15/37 Phone verification of appointment by Miss [350]:
3. Questions submitted - [no date noted]:
   1. Is there just one cause involved for trouble with throat, swallowing, voice, locomotion?
   (There seems to be some muscular trouble with legs and arms, moving them, navigation. Also trouble with swallowing, and enunciating. Did have trouble with her vision, but has cleared up. Also had some dizziness and roaring in ears which has cleared.)
   2. How may these conditions be cleared up? 3. Can these treatments be followed by the nurse, or will we have to have a sympathetic physician?

REPORTS

1. 11/23/37 Miss [350]'s letter to Gladys:
   Dear Gladys:
   I was hoping to see you all last evening and express my personal thanks for your great kindness in answering my request for a reading [1478-1]. But it turned out otherwise. So please accept this belated acknowledgment and thanksgiving. The reading tallied with the case better than I knew at first, and I have the information so I'll let you hear more later - patient is improving. [350]
2. 12/26/37 Miss [350]'s letter to HLC:
   Dear Hugh Lynn:
   Your father's reading of November 16th for Miss [1478] was read with great interest by yours truly and gratefully, and the nurse. She has done what she could to carry out your father's suggestions. Not all of them were necessary as this particular patient supplies a high degree of cooperation on her own case. But we shall very much appreciate a check reading when possibly on the patient's present condition. She is at the same address - ... St., New York. Please mail to me at my home address this time.
   Yours with every good wish for the New Year and the progress of your Association. [350]
   P.S. Do you know the Biofoods of the Eugene Kuhne Laboratories, Englewood, N.J. You'd find their literature interesting, possibly useful.
3. 1/04/38 HLC's letter to Miss [350]:
   Miss [350] ... St., ..., N.J.
   Dear Miss [350]:
   Your letter of December 26, is before me.
   The check reading which you requested will be given on Saturday afternoon, January 8, between three thirty and four thirty.
   We will be glad to have a complete report on Mrs. [1478]'s case from your point of view. Constant repetitions have proven to us that it is most important to follow all of the suggestions given in readings regardless of the objective point of view of those attending. Results after all are the important factors. We can never be sure of what might have resulted from complete cooperation. I do hope that you are in a position to encourage the full cooperation, or recommend that no part of the suggestions be used.
   Work with the Association moves slowly but steadily forward. With all good wishes for the New Year, I am
   Sincerely, [signed] Hugh Lynn Cayce
4. 1/08/38 See 1478-2.

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