This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of December, 1938, in accordance with request made by the physician - Dr. Philip H. Broudo, Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Dr. Broudo's office,

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1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing condition, also suggestions for help and relief of this body; answering the questions which have been submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes.
3. Now as we find, there are disturbances in the physical forces of this body; and these as we find arise from a very definite cause. Though the reactions vary a great deal, the nature of the cause and source of disturbance is such that these variations may be easily determined - if there is the location of the injury.
4. In times back - some time back - there was an injury to the right side, between the liver and the caecum area. There is the thickening somewhat of the walls there, though not a great deal - but this may be located from exterior examination.
5. The tissue there, or lining of the internal portion, has become thickened; and, as it were, drifts between the activity of the liver, the pancreas, the gall duct and at times the emptying of the duodenum.
6. Thus we have reactions when there appears to be involvement of the alimentary canal, an increase and a decrease in the sugar content of the urine; and a change in the manner of the stool, in the gall duct. All of this becomes involved, and the pressures from these involvements upon the nervous system produce the greater strain.
7. These as we find are the conditions with this body, [1766].
8. In making applications of those things as would relieve these disturbances, we would give first that there be about once a week the hot Castor Oil Packs applied over this area; this about three thicknesses of heavy flannel wrung out of Castor Oil, as hot as can be handled. Then with the electric pad placed over same; of course with sufficient covering to prevent any messiness. But this (the Castor Oil Pack) should be place directly upon the skin of the body, you see, and of sufficient width and length to cover the area from the lower portion of the rib and to the caecum and groin area on the right side. This should remain on for about two hours - and this whole treatment followed about once a week, see? preferably in the evening.
9. Also, about every other day, we would have hot and cold water treatments. These should be kept up for at least two hours; changed about every ten minutes; as hot as the body can stand, and then as cold as it can stand. These would be applied all across the diaphragm and the abdomen area, and of course extending well over this right side. Use these alternately, you see; first hot, than cold; about five to ten minutes for each, and kept up for two hours - every other day.
10. About once a week it would be well to have a gentle but thorough massage all along the cerebrospinal system, especially either side of the spine. Make some adjustments and corrections as will be found necessary in the coccyx area. When it is examined, it will be found how there is the tightness there; and this relaxed will bring easier conditions for the body.
11. Keep much in the order as has been indicated for the body, through other applications.
12. A low form of electrical forces, as from the violet ray, will quiet the body at times when it becomes disturbed. This would be applied preferably at the lower portion of the cervicals and the dorsal areas.
13. Keep up all of these until there is little or no disturbance with the digestive forces.
14. Of course, it is well that high enemas be given to relieve the poisons as will be accumulated or loosened by the use of the Oil Packs, as well as the hot and cold water treatments. For this will make for absorption, eliminating; and these should be carried from the system. Hence give these (the enemas) whenever necessary. Be sure there is an evacuation at least once, or twice each day.
15. Do these and we will bring the better forces for this body.
16. Ready for questions.
17. (Q) Does this condition cause the attacks to which he has been subject for several years?
    (A) This is the condition, as indicated.
18. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Dr. Broudo
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 12/16/38 Dr. Broudo's letter to EC:
   DR. PHILIP HARMON BROUDO 316 Professional Building Detroit
   Now as to my other patient that I am very concerned about Mr. [1766] born son of Mr. [...] (deceased) born in Russia & Mrs. [...] (nee [...]) living. Mr. [1766] was born in Chicago, Ill. In this case I cannot tell the patient about my writing you about him because of family complications and so I am going to have him in my office rest Room at the time of your reading.
   He has been subject to attacks for a few years about 5 I think (he is not sure).
   These attacks may come whether he is working hard or not. They consist of stomach disturbance, circulation disturbance, severe headache, sweating, & weakness. He has been to many doctors & clinics and has had many different diagnoses all the way from adrenal gland trouble, nerve tumor, sugar disturbance and appendicitis.
   At present he is convalesing from a case of grippe or some respiratory infection and works part time. He still feels weak and unable to go to his office for a full days work. While in bed with this "Grippe" he had some very severe attacks which came on at very frequent intervals even to the extent of 3 in one day.
   I am very anxious to have you give him a date before Christmas if it is only possible.
   The amount I owe in connection with the 1st patient I shall take care of after the 1st of the year.
   Most sincerely [signed] Philip H. Broudo
   316 Professional Bldg.
   Dear Mr. Cayce -
   Through an oversight the letter sent you yesterday did not have the enclosed check, so I am doing so now.
   Very truly [signed] Philip H. Broudo

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