This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 14th day of December, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1663], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions she has submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1663]; this we have had before.
3. As we find, there has been a great improvement in the physical forces of the body, as well as the general mental attitude.
4. However, there are still in the physical forces the sources of disturbance causing the nerve pressure in muscular portions of the shoulders and arms, as well as affecting at times other portions of the body.
5. These as we find arise from a condition which has existed with the sources of elimination in the alimentary canal and the activity of the ducts and glands as to the producing of some activities for the assimilating of elements in the system.
6. Hence when there are fats of a nature, these are more in evidence than at other times, - the gall duct as related to liver activity.
7. These as we find, then, are the SOURCES that need the greater consideration and activity in the present.
8. And the diet should be maintained as has been indicated. Stress, though, rather the eliminating of any quantity of fats.
9. These will be then such changes as we find necessary.
10. Keep the manipulative forces occasionally, also the enemas to cleanse the colon of the excess.
11. But now we would also use small doses of Eno Salt, - a level to a heaping teaspoonful once or twice a day. While this will produce an inclination for a greater activity through the alimentary canal, this should be aided occasionally by the use of the colonics, - high colonics, - to make for the elimination of these poisons through the very nature of the condition, or from the lack of the greater quantity of the peristaltic movement through these portions of the system, - so that the poisons may be cleansed from the body.
12. Eventually it may be possible to drain the gall duct through the osteopathic or manipulative measures. This should NOT be undertaken, however, for some time yet, - not until there is a greater and better coordination established between the upper and the lower hepatic circulation.
13. Stimulate, though, osteopathically, the drainages from the alimentary canal. Stimulate gently the activity of the liver and especially the area about the pancreas and the gall duct.
14. These as we find, with the keeping of the other suggestions of the Appliance, the general activity, should be the measures for the body in the present.
15. Ready for questions.
16. (Q) How often would you suggest the colonic irrigations?
    (A) This, to be sure, may depend upon the reaction of the influences indicated in the present. But at least once a month, though just enemas and NOT a high colonic may be taken somewhat oftener. We would give them body-temperature, and take precautions that antiseptics are used in the last waters, so as not to prove a strain or drain upon the body.
17. (Q) There was a slight injury to the walls of the lower bowels as a result of childbirth. Will colonic irrigations be harmful to this condition?
    (A) Not if they are given properly.
18. (Q) Have the osteopathic treatments produced the desired results?
    (A) These as we find are PRODUCING the desired results, and are very well given. There should be more consideration, too, in the osteopathic adjustments, to drainages of the areas as indicated for the present.
19. (Q) How often should they be given?
    (A) Once in ten days or such a matter, depending upon the manner in which the general reactions are apparent. If it is felt that these are needed more often, very well.
20. (Q) The arch of the left foot is apparently sprained. It has been strapped tightly with adhesive tape. What is the condition? Should something else be done?
    (A) We would make the osteopathic adjustment in same, in the muscular forces on the under side of the limb, and then through the bursa of the feet and especially in the arch support or in the center of the foot THROUGH the osteopathic adjustment.
21. (Q) Is the gall bladder the source of the infection? [As Dr. Tucker thinks?]
    (A) As indicated, this area. It is as much the disturbance through the functioning of the liver itself AS the gall duct - which they combine, of course, to make the disturbance.
    If there is continued disturbance in the area, we find the use of the Castor Oil Packs would be most beneficial. However, until after the Holiday Season we would use rather the Eno Salt as indicated, - and then when there is the ability to have a greater rest, use the Packs, - at least three thicknesses of flannel dipped in and wrung out of Castor Oil, as hot as the body can stand, and applied directly over the liver, the gall duct, and even to the caecum area. Each time that the Pack is put on, let it remain for at least two hours. Rest during the period, to be sure. Such application may be followed (the next day) by the use of the Epsom Salts OR a large quantity of Olive Oil, internally, as so desired. When begun, we would use such Packs once or twice a week. The Epsom Salts OR the Olive Oil would be taken afterwards to FLUSH the system, see?
22. (Q) Altho lessened greatly, the rheumatic ache is still felt in different parts of the body. Why?
    (A) As indicated, this is why we would in the present use the Eno Salt, - which is a character of fruit salts which will act as a manner of elimination to reduce the inclinations for these poisons to produce pressures in various portions of the system.
23. (Q) Is the glandular system functioning properly now?
    (A) Naturally there are still some disturbances, but with the general distribution by and through the manipulative forces, and the greater activity or stimulation for the liver becoming more normal as to its functioning in assimilating and eliminating, these will improve the general glandular system also. For the liver is AS a gland, see?
24. (Q) Is any specific organ in the body not properly functioning now?
    (A) The organs of the hepatic circulation are sympathetically affected, especially; that is, about the liver and the kidneys are involved. Naturally from the very sources or nature of these in their activity, there is felt at times a depression through other portions, or organs. But as indicated, these effects are functional and sympathetic in some manners.
25. (Q) Is the massage being given by the trained colored woman in Raleigh correct, or the type that was indicated for me?
    (A) This is very well. This we would leave off gradually, if there is the osteopathic adjustment, - and if the Eno Salt is taken.
26. (Q) Should the Appliance be continued in the same manner?
    (A) It should be continued. See that the connections are tight, and that the applications to the body are not TOO tight when applied but that they are attached firmly; also that the plates are kept polished before and after being used on body.
27. We are through with this Reading.

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    (12/14/38 GD's note: See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for Dr. Tucker; also directions for preparing and using Castor Oil Packs.)

BACKGROUND

1. 12/10/38 Questions submitted.

REPORTS

1. 12/28/38 Letter: "I was so glad to get the reading and am following it to my great joy. Dr. Tucker said yesterday I have improved GREATLY. He is very much pleased and seemed quite interested in the Castor Oil Pack. He certainly has cooperated. So I'll go along now for the next many months until every trace of poison is removed as I am sure it will be...
   "Christmas is always a hard season for me - I fear because we do not celebrate it enough with the main idea in view. This year was the best I have had in many years - thanks to you. It was a thrilling experience to get the reading in your presence last August but to get it at a distance was even more so."
2. 2/03/39 She referred Mrs. [1810] for a Physical Reading.
3. 2/23/39 Letter: "I am closer to my Maker because of your help and, Mr. Cayce, little did I know when I sent you a card last August wishing that I could study the Bible under your direction, that I'd really be doing it. I don't know how much I am getting but even I can see an improvement in my living. It is not always so easy, this self-discipline, but I am glad to be trying.
   "It is the first time in my life I have really gotten down to a serious study of that great book. I think I was waiting for you as a teacher."
4. 6/22/39 Letter: "A year ago I had never heard of Mr. Cayce. I was in physical pain and considerable mental anguish; scarcely knowing which way to turn. Today, returning from the Congress I have a different outlook on life and feel I can go on with a better understanding of service.
   "Your message to me on Sunday afternoon [262-121, Par. 16-A], I heard, of course, but did not get the meaning as I should, so I'll be waiting eagerly to get it in print from Gladys. I pray to understand it intelligently and put it to use...
   "I'll be home for my physical check-up this afternoon."
5. 6/22/39 See 1663-4, her third Physical Reading.

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