Edgar Cayce Readings, 1818-1

Time and Place: 3:25 to 3:35 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York.

TEXT

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 conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions which have been submitted, as I ask them:
EC: Now, as we find, this wasting away of tissue keeps the body from gaining; because of the inability of the assimilating forces to recreate or to produce that vital force necessary not only as the combative element in this wasting through the condition which exists in bronchi and part of lungs but this inability for coagulation and for the building of resistance.
These as we find arise from those infectious forces which have attacked this portion of the body, from cold, congestion, and then the dreaded conditions as produce this wasting away.
As we find, the temperature and the condition of the system are such that the activity of the system is reduced to great disturbance; yet these are POSITIVE and not negative forces as yet to the bringing or producing recuperative forces for the body.
These as we find, if they would be applied consistently, would bring those conditions and environs which would make for the better ability of the body to have those recuperative activities in the system:
First, we would use those inhalations from Pure Apple Brandy. Obtain an oak keg, charred inside. To the small keg add about a quart to half a gallon of Pure Apple Brandy (depending on the size container or keg used, see?). Have two openings in the upper end of the keg, after the bung is closed with the solution in same. These would be arranged so that the gases - not the fluid itself but the gases from the Brandy - may be inhaled into the throat, bronchi and lungs; by taking the smaller peg out of the hole, of course, when ready to inhale, so that there may be the circulation of air through both openings. Keep this in a warm place so that the evaporation will be sufficient to produce the fumes, though not hot - but where it will keep warm. Inhale these fumes two or three times each day, or three to four times a day; just so there is not enough to strangle or to produce too great an irritation. Inhale once or twice at the time, you see, into the throat AND into the lungs - or through the mouth AND the throat into the lungs.
We would also use Calcios as a supply to the blood system to replenish those strains made upon the structural portions, for that of strength-building force in blood stream, purifying the body by its very use. Just use sufficient to cover a small cracker, once each day.
Also we would use the Acigest, that will aid in keeping the digestive forces in such a balance as to make for better assimilations; thus increasing the ability of the blood stream to make for the better body-building, better resisting forces. This should NOT be taken except in raw milk - once a day at least; half to a teaspoonful stirred in a glass of fresh raw milk, see?
This would not be taken at the same time as the Calcios, you see, but one in the morning, the other in the evening, see?
Then, as to the diet: Beef juices, egg with a little spirits frumenti, malted milk, and things of such natures that are body-building.
Have as much rest as possible, and yet as much of the fresh air as the body may have.
Do not take those foods that are of such a nature that they produce, by the very attempt of digestion greater sources of infection or of temperature; yet those that are easily assimilated taken often and in very small quantities at a times.
Doing these, we will give the opportunity for the better conditions of this body.
And if there is kept the mental attitude toward constructive forces, improvements and elimination of disturbances may come. But if there is a disregard of diet, or of the care, or of taking cold or producing greater congestion, then very serious complications may arise.
Ready for questions
(Q) Is the disturbance centered in the throat, bronchial tubes or lungs?
(A) Bronchi and lungs, as we have indicated.
Do these things if we would bring the better forces for this body and give it the better opportunities.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Mrs. [1620] Special Delivery
Copy to Ass'n file
(See drawing [which was enclosed] to illustrate how charred oak keg is prepared for the Apple Brandy Fumes to be inhaled.
See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Pure Beef Juice.
Calcios and Acigest are manufactured by The Colloidal Health Products, Corp., Greenvale, Long Island, Atten. A. A. Nichoson.
At your convenience we would appreciate a history of the case to the time of obtaining the Reading. This is valuable for our files, so that we may have something with which to compare our information.)

BACKGROUND

2/08/39 Mrs. [1620]'s letter: "Husband would like immediate reading since doctors are shaking their heads dubiously, saying her time is short. Where is center of disturbance, throat, bronchial tubes or lungs? Would an operation avail anything? Is this illness apt to prove fatal?"

REPORTS

2/13/39 EC's ltr. to [1620]:
Dear Mrs. [1620]-
As am sure you surmised the only opportunity we had to get the reading any time very soon for Mrs. [1818] was to take it Sunday afternoon. This we do not like to do, for feel I have to have a period of rest now and then, but the condition from your letter seem to warrant haste if possible, so we undertook it. Just hope there is help - know more of such conditions than of most - having had experience with such, in my own home and with several very close friends, and do hope that as much good can and will come of this, as have had in my own experiences, may be necessary that sudden check readings be taken we are glad to try and help when ever possible, and will wish to keep in close touch with the case until she is a great deal better, and if she responds any thing like these others, think she will be - however know just how bad this condition can get all of a sudden.
Have you heard anything of the books, we put in the papers here for tracing them but have heard nothing more. Hope you get them if not be sure and let me know and will try and send amount for new ones, tho know this is not like your own - am mighty sorry this has happened, but can't help it now - know should have insured them - didn't for have never had any trouble of this kind before.
Thanking you for every thing, hope you are feeling fine and with all good wishes
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
2/14/39 [1630]'s letter to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce:
Will you PLEASE see that NO material relative to the Ass'n is mailed to Mr. [...] [?] Bronx - whose wife [1818] just had a Physical Reading.
That is his desire - and request AS HE HAS ALREADY GIVEN HER his own version relative to the awaited diagnosis & treatment. (So I JUST learned.) He wants nothing to disturb or alarm her.
Now as to what I know of the case learned from him by phone. (I've seen him only once - & I've never met her.) She had been under X-ray treatment at a clinic for eight months. 2 days ago she was sent home from a Hospital - to die. Or, he was told to send her to a cancer hospital for incurables. That he refused to do - because she would then know the NATURE & STATE of the condition. (You prob. know the Hospital - in the Bronx, I believe it is.) From the Reading I would say there is still hope, - stressed it to him - and the ABSOLUTE NECESSITY of strictly following treatment suggested. I'm sure he will do everything he can - & my husband & I will help. I hope to see her soon & supply her with some constructive reading material. Her husband says she has no faith in MAN - Fine, it now gives God a chance.
The husband has DRAFTED me to handle many things - even to mailing the payments to you. Naturally, I'm GLAD to be of service.
A lil ole lady friend o' mine is expected home from observation - presumably cancer. She's a faithful attendant at N.Y. Psychic ... [?] I can reach her niece. I'll suggest a reading. I've a very busy day - so - Cordially, [1620]
2/14/39 Mrs. [1620]'s letter:
Dear Mr. Cayce -
Just rec'd your letter.
Yes I can see that Mrs. [1818]'s condition is serious - & thanks so much for rushing it in on Sunday.
I'll try to get as complete a story as possible for your files.
Until I've seen her to judge her capacity, under present conditions, to respond to spiritual stimulus I can't say whether THAT phase will offer a problem as well as the body destruction already in evidence. Really too bad he didn't detail the case when I saw him 6 mos. or so ago - I've never met her, as stated. Perhaps he didn't know!
Naturally, I'll give of my time & physical effort unstintingly. But - I cannot give financially. There have been times when I would have been unable TO ACCEPT your wire which was sent collect (!) Whether he has any relatives who can give financial aid on the Check Readings, I don't know, but it seems logical to assume that between them they can readily be managed.
She coughs continuously but there is no blood so that looks hopeful.
Perhaps with a bit of ground work Mrs. [1816] can be acquainted with your whole operations - & better results obtained but just now I'll have to abide by his wishes.
So sorry about the books. I'd loaned Damascus to 15-20 people & expected to continue 'til it was worn out. I'd just bo't - "Sword." I meant to give you the latter as soon as I could get around to it. I acquainted 2 people with her work yesterday. (I must AVERAGE 2 a day - & expect to continue but I can't GIVE each copies!) Strange I've lost no other books but her's. Yes - one, Mrs. A. Judge "Echos of the Orient".
Sincerely, [1620]
Have you read "Tower of Light" Fullwood. I'll send (-insured!) if you haven't. It's promised to about 10 now.
2/16/39 EC's ltr. to [1620]:
Dear Mrs. [1620]-
Thanks for yours of the 14th - just hope the best for Mrs. [1818] - I realize we do not all see things in the same way, but appears to me much better would there be the open honest presentation of the information its source and all to Mrs. [1818] then if she does not accept there would not be the expense of even making a try of the suggestions. For am persuaded - it is ever according to thy faith be it unto you is correct and is the way we will usually find things.
Am sorry about the books Mrs. [1620] please let me know the cost to replace them won't you?
Thank you for letting me hear and with all good wishes
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
3/23/39 Mrs. [1620]'s letter to EC:
... St., B'klyn, N.Y.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
Again, I'm in an embarrassing position but you asked me to report on Mrs. [1818]'s case and I said I would.
The Reading spoke only of wasted tissues in the lungs & bronchi. Your personal letter to me stated you'd had the same condition in your family. This I took to mean tuberculosis, since that was Mrs. Cayce's ailment - & the brandy fumes treatment was recommended.
We told an M.D. friend of ours of the case - & described her appearance. He said that you were right and asked to see her. We knew that she had been sent home - incurable condition of Cancer of the breast. As soon as the Dr. saw her he said "Cancer both breasts. Immediate operation & probably 10 yrs. of life. No operation - 6 mos." He gave my address without consulting me & got her into a B'klyn Cancer Hospital. She has been there ten days. The specialist there says - "A VERY, VERY advanced condition. Cancer & tumor of both breasts and a malignant condition in lungs & bronchi.
Her husband has had no work since I asked you to give the Reading. I've given what little financial aid I can - & also being charged with taking the responsibility of HER life into MY hands (!) - but not by her relatives.
Unfortunately her husband told her what the two Hospital diagnoses were. So my hands ARE a little bit full! Sunday, a friend & I gave her, apparently a great Spiritual uplift but Wed. she'd definitely lost ground.
[1630]
3/27/39 EC's ltr to [1620]:
Dear Mrs. [1620]-
Thank you for yours of the 23rd - and the report about Mrs. [1818] - was very sure of the condition as you suggest was found - and am sure from the reports even as had from a lady in Cal. this morning that the suggestion would have helped - and been of a great help when the operation was performed. Just hope for the best, thanking you again and again.
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
4/05/39 Mrs. [1620]'s letter to EC:
... St. B'klyn N.Y.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
I've debated several times writing you for further light on the treatment for Mrs. [1818].
In my letter Mar. 23, I referred to the fact that the Reading indicated tuberculosis. Nothing was said regarding an operation i.e., for that condition. Or is the source treatment applicable to cancer?
As I stated, the Dr's said it was too advanced to operate. That it was already thru the breasts and into the lungs, & bronchi.
Last Wednesday she took a turn for the worse - and passed this morning (Wed.). The Drs. had given her 2 weeks the last I saw her was day before yesterday. She was perceptibly weaker & free from pain. A friend & I had spent several hours with her trying to give her a new conception of life - & so-called Death. My prayer was that if it was time to cast aside this garment - let it be swift & merciful. By comparison with those around her - it was answered. Only wish I'd known her sooner.
[1620]
4/07/39 EC's ltr. to [1620]:
Dear Mrs. [1620]-
Thank you for letting us know about Mrs. [1818] when a body has suffered as much as must have been her lot - possibly well if they have the idea about what is called death - that the change come about - wish we might have been of help. The suggestions were such as are often given under cancer conditions. Hope everything is well with you - possibly may be in N.Y. again this month don't know as yet - but if so hope to see you and talk with you a bit regards Mrs. [1818]'s condition.
Thanking you again.
Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce