This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 31st day of May, 1938, in accordance with request made by the parents, through the aunt - Mrs. [...], on Associate Membership of the father, Mr. [1693], in the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, Miss [1594]; this we have had before.
2. Now as we find, there are improvements; and much of the inflammatory force, especially as related to the lesion - or the tumorous nature - is being allayed, and in part has been reduced.
3. But this does not mean that there is still no danger of these conditions becoming reactory in the system, as yet.
4. As we find, that inability for the peristaltic movement through the activity of the alimentary canal is, however, now, the most DANGEROUS.
5. For with the breaking up of the lesions, these MUST be kept in a manner or way in which they will NOT become static or set, and thus produce an area from which inflammatory forces would emanate to cause again the inflammation to break cellular forces - which caused first the conditions, as we have indicated, FOR accumulations to set, through the flow of the circulation; or caused portions to become of a tumorous nature - or more of an adhesive nature - in the nerve tissue of the brain.
6. Then, in the present:
7. We would continue the Castor Oil Packs; possibly not quite so often, but each day, at least for an hour; over the abdomen, the liver and caecum area - as has been done. And in almost each case these have been done very well.
8. Afterwards, each day, bathe off the portions where the Packs have been used, with tepid soda water. This takes away the acids, you see, that have been drawn from the system by the use of the Packs; and which tend to make for gas forming in the intestines.
9. Then each time following the Packs and the sponging off, now, we would massage very gently WARM Olive Oil - all the body will absorb - into the abdomen; first across the diaphragm area - that is; dip the fingers in a saucer of warm Olive Oil and:
10. Begin on the right side, just below the rib area; that is, the liver and the duodenum, and gently massage over this area. Then gradually follow the line of the colon and jejunum, which is criss-cross the body. That means we would go across from the right to the left at the area indicated to begin, until you come to the navel or umbilicus plexus. THEN more down the right side, until to the hip bone itself. Then in the groin on the right side, you see. Then tend to come back up, you see, and cross then BELOW the umbilicus plexus, up to the rib area or the floating rib on the left side. Then GENTLY downward, you see, to the lower portion and over the left hip area; then back across again in the LEFT groin and to the pubic plexus.
11. This will not only tend to aid in softening, but will make the activity of eliminations more effective; which MUST be kept as near to at least eliminations once or twice a day as possible - though enemas and Castoria and Syrup of Figs must be continued.
12. Pour off, from the next bottle of Castoria, about a half to a teaspoonful (Let the mother take it herself, because this will be good for her!), and add in its place - to the bottle - the same quantity of Syrup of Senna. Shake this together; that means it must be shaken at least twenty to twenty-five times, you see, the whole bottle. And then as each dose is taken, shake it well again, so that the added syrup may be well mixed - for this mixture is the basis of the eliminations, you see.
13. Then each day, preferably in the evening when the body is prepared for the night, massage DOWNWARD from the base of the brain, along the spine, one day with Cocoa Butter, the next day with an equal combination of Mutton Tallow (melted), Spirits of Turpentine and Spirits of Camphor. Not too much of these massaged at once, but what the body will absorb. Massage this DOWNWARD, ALWAYS, you see; downward, either side of the cerebrospinal system.
14. As to the diets, keep much in those ways that have been indicated. Barley water may be taken; this will be an excellent manner to give MORE water, you see, using the barley water.
15. It would be well also to give sips of Saffron water once or twice a day. (The American Saffron made into a tea, you see; and kept fresh, or a tiny bit made each day.)
16. And if possible, though this may be hard to begin with - that is, to get the body to retain it - but possibly just before the beef tea is given would be the preferable manner - give three to five drops of pure Olive Oil.
17. Do these; keeping these up for at least four weeks; and then we will give further instructions.
18. Ready for questions.
19. (Q) What quantity of barley water should be given?
    (A) If they can give a tablespoonful during a day, it will be fine!
20. (Q) Why does stomach stay swollen?
    (A) The inflammation! Hence the minute manner outlined in which the massages should be given. If these are carried out in the manner given, across the body in the way indicated, we find these should work up the peristaltic movement - which, of course, is the activity of the lymph and emunctory connecting forces of the intestinal tract itself.
21. (Q) Should the same dosage of the Castoria and Senna be given as the Castoria and Syrup of Figs?
    (A) As outlined, there is the necessity to keep the eliminations. If this means an increasing of the dosage, it is very well.
22. (Q) Is there any improvement in tumor or spinal condition?
    (A) As has been indicated.
    Do these things; keeping that same attitude of prayerfulness on the part of the parents. Unless this CAN be kept, then what is the purpose of carrying through?
23. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Parents
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 1594-1.

REPORTS

1. 6/25/38 See 1594-3.

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