This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of January, 1938, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [2470], through emergency phone request by Mrs. [618], this morning. This Reading is to be charged to the Sponsored Reading Fund of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. [Dr. Frank P. Dobbins' fund]

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [1519].
2. As we find, there are the acute conditions; producing - from infectious forces - temperature; which, combined with the cold and congestion make for the necessity to be precautious about many varying conditions in the system - unless there are to be effects left in the body.
3. To be sure, the temperature must be kept down to such an extent that it will not burn tissue; yet it must in a manner run its course - for that is nature's way of burning up or destroying the character of disturbance in the infections of the system.
4. The congestion from the cold, and the condition through the bronchi, throat and lungs should be cared for in a way so that there is not the excess temperature to destroy the activity or the volition of the lymph through those portions of the body.
5. Then the digestion must be kept in such a way that, with the high increased circulation, there IS the way or manner of circulation and assimilation without reducing the vitality of the body too much.
6. These then as we find would be the ministrations for the body in the present:
7. If it becomes necessary - that is, from the high temperature and the lack of sleep, or if the body becomes so restless - then gargle with the Aspirin, or a small quantity may be taken internally. But keep away from the sedatives as much as possible.
8. Keep the body quiet.
9. Keep the feet warm.
10. After bathing or sponging off the body in tepid or hot or warm water - which may be done daily, or once or twice a day - each time massage under the arms, around the throat, across the abdomen, soles of the feet, in the elbows, in the groin, down the lower limbs, with an equal combination of Mutton Suet, Spirits of Turpentine and Spirits of Camphor. Keep this up twice each day.
11. Of course, citrus fruit juices and ONLY liquids for the diet until the temperature is reduced.
12. If the temperature runs high, bathe - of course - the temples and across the lower portions of the dorsal area, extending to the base of the brain - but rubbing AWAY FROM the head - with GRAIN ALCOHOL; NOT rub alcohol but grain alcohol.
13. Take internally small sips of Calcidin water. It is best to dissolve about three grains of the Calcidin to an ounce of water and keep same warm; giving it in sips, so that the throat, bronchi, lungs and larynx will get the reaction from the Calcidin or the iodine and the salts or calcium from same. This is given, you see, to keep down the inclination for choking. If sips are given about every twenty minutes until this is broken, or taken down, it will be alright; then if it arises again, give again.
14. Also as we find through the evening, or when there is the indication of the choking, use the fumes from a Vapor Cup or from boiling water in the room. If the Vapor Cup is used, then the combination of properties would be different from that if only the pan of boiling water is used.
15. If the Vapor Cup is used, then prepare these properties:
16. To 2 ounces of Grain Alcohol, add:

    Oil of Eucalyptus............40 minims,
Balsam of Tolu in Solution...20 minims,
Rectified Creosote............5 minims.

    Then when putting the properties in the Vapor Cup, put about two teaspoonsful of this Solution to each ounce of water - and let it boil in the room.
17. If just the pan of hot water is to be used, then put only BALSAM of Tolu (not in Solution) - about a piece the size of a green pea, and a teaspoonful of the Oil of Eucalyptus - in a quart of water; and let this boil or STEAM close to the body, see?
18. Of course, this would depend upon the manners of the reaction in the SYSTEM.
19. These as we find - if these are kept - should break within the next two or three days.
20. Be mindful there is not more cold or congestion taken, and not too much fanning about.
21. Ready for questions.
22. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mother - Special Delivery - phoned Mrs. [618]
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy to Sponsor

BACKGROUND

1. GD's note: Throat stopped up, high temperature; doctors say it's probably Scarlet Fever. Talked to mother later; says Dr. Frischkorn says it's definitely Scarlet Fever - according to blood test. Glands swollen, etc. Will follow directions and let us hear in few days.

REPORTS

1. Phone request by Mrs. [618], Monday morning, 1/24/38. [1519] not doing so well; not responding as we think he should.
   1. How about the bowel action? 2. Is Milk of Magnesia sufficient? 3. Is the dose correct? 4. Is the heart action too fast? 5. Please give heart stimulant. 6. Is the kidney action alright? 7. He can't take the fruit juice on account of sore throat. What will loosen the phlegm in the throat? 8. Give diet for now.
2. 1/25/38 Phoned Tues. morning, - just before Reading: [1519] is much better but we'd like the Rdg. anyway to see if we're doing everything properly and just what further advice there might be. Use the same questions as phoned yesterday. [1519] says ask Mr. Cayce when he'll be well.
3. 1/25/38 See 1519-2.

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