This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 2nd day of April, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1857], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended and sponsored by her sister, Miss [1849].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [1857].

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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 conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions she submits, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1857].
3. Now as we find, there are disturbing conditions which prevent the better normal physical reactions.
4. These as we find arise from adhesions, that have existed from those conditions which arose during those periods of motherhood, - and cause then the disturbances with the gall duct and liver area, as well as through the caecum, colon and - naturally - disturbances through the pelvic organs at times.
5. Then, these are conditions as we find them with this body, [1857] we are speaking of, present in this room:
6. First, in the blood supply there are hindrances, - which arise from those adhesions or lesions, and the disturbance with the assimilating system; thus indicating a disturbance in the liver and gall duct area, with the activities of same to the digestive forces through their action upon that to be assimilated.
7. This produces in the blood stream a lack of elements as make for the vital energies to be stored as it were in the system. Thus we find times when it appears as if only the nerve forces or energies would carry the body on; weak or tired from the distresses through the system itself.
8. In the nervous system, - here we find the sources of the disturbance, as well as the effects upon the system itself between the sympathetic and cerebrospinal nervous systems.
9. As indicated, there have been lesions in the last dorsal and first lumbar, - these have been the sources of the disturbances with this body, combined with the inflammatory condition which existed at childbirth, - causing - with those activities in the system - an adhesion in the right portion of the abdominal area.
10. This has caused and does cause at times a distress - either when there is too much acidity or when there are not the proper eliminations through alimentary canal - that makes for pressures upon the nervous system.
11. Hence we have strained conditions that come, - as in the right side, the WHOLE of the area from just below the liver to the groin or caecum area. All of these bring distress in the caecum as well as the gall duct area.
12. This then through the nerve system produces the strain upon the whole of the activity of the body.
13. As we find, these conditions do not necessarily need operative measures for the correction of same, - if there are those measures taken which would break up the adhesions and also make for reactions in the liver, the gall duct, the pancreas, the spleen, as to coordinate with the kidneys and with the eliminating system. For we may cleanse same without, necessarily, operative measures.
14. But if there should come an acute condition, and a great deal of temperature (towards which there is the natural tendency, in those periods when disturbances arise, - owing to the weakness), then an operation might become necessary.
15. However, we would make applications first, regularly, about three times each week, of heavy Castor Oil Packs - for about an hour each time - over the areas from the lower portion of the liver to the caecum area, and extending low over the right groin.
16. The next day after the Packs are used, each time, take at least two teaspoonful of Olive Oil as an aid to the eliminations. The same day, or the next day, have also a high colonic irrigation, or high enema; using a saline-soda solution, followed with an antiseptic solution, to cleanse the colon, to prevent the conditions in the caecum as well as the ascending colon from becoming engorged, as there is the inclination to do. These high colonics may be taken by self, you see; not necessary that such be done otherwise, but - to the quart and a half of water, body-temperature, add a level teaspoonful of baking soda and a heaping teaspoonful of table salt, dissolving same thoroughly; being sure to have the water body-temperature, not hotter, not colder. Then in the last water, the quart and a half used after the evacuation of the bowel, put a tablespoonful of Glyco-Thymoline as an intestinal antiseptic.
17. Use the Packs about three times each week for about three to four weeks, followed by the Olive Oil AND the enemas each time, you see.
18. THEN we would have the osteopathic adjustments to ASSIST in breaking up lesions, and also in emptying the gall duct. If this is done after the three weeks of applying the Oil Packs as indicated, we will find it will not only aid in making the proper corrections and bringing the better conditions for the body, but will strengthen and correct many of those disturbances through other portions of the system that are reflexes and contributory conditions to those disturbances which have been indicated.
19. In the matter of the diet, -
20. Beware of fried foods.
21. Beware of citrus fruits and cereals at the same meal. Not that either of these would be eliminated from the diet, but do not have them at the same meal.
22. Whole Wheat cereals (of the cooked cereals) or Maltex, or cut oats, are well.
23. With orange juice always add a little lemon with same; this will act much better with the system.
24. If meats are taken in any quantity, use only fish, fowl or lamb.
25. When potatoes are eaten, use only that portion close to the skin (and the skin itself), rather than too much of the bulk of same.
26. Once a week have artichoke, the Jerusalem type, as this will aid in cleansing, easing the activity of the kidneys with the disturbance that has been with the circulation, and with the liver disturbance. This will also purify the activity through the bladder, aiding in the relief of those tensions when the acidity causes disturbance through portions of the system.
27. Do these and we will bring the near to normal forces for this body.
28. Ready for questions.
29. (Q) How many osteopathic treatments should the body take, and how often?
    (A) Let's wait until we come to these, and then we may check with those conditions which exist.
    Best that there be the breaking up of the lesions by the application of the Oil Packs AND Oil Rubs.
    On those days when the Castor Oil Packs are NOT given, we would - when ready to retire - massage across the whole of the abdomen with an equal combination of Olive Oil and Peanut Oil. Massage all the body will absorb, especially across the diaphragm area, over the liver and the caecum area, down the right side, you see, to the middle portion of the abdomen, or along the umbilical line or plexus. This will not only aid in making better absorption for the Castor Oil Packs but will add to the activity of the lymph circulation throughout the abdominal area.
30. (Q) May appendix be corrected without operation?
    (A) As we find, if the causes of these conditions are removed, they should be eliminated WITHOUT operative measures.
31. (Q) What special treatment for migraine headaches?
    (A) This is the reflex here from the condition in the gall duct area, and as those applications are made CORRECTING the eliminations and the lesions, we will find that the headaches will gradually disappear.
    When there are the attacks, refrain as much as possible from taking sedatives, of course; for these only tend to clog the system in those areas that are ALREADY under stress. But when ready to retire use an electrically driven vibrator across the diaphragm centers, on the spine, you see; 9th dorsal and the brachial center, 1st, 2nd and 3rd dorsal, and the last of the cervicals, and at the base of the brain. This done when there is the attack will be found to relieve the body from having to take other ingredients.
    But begin with the Oil Packs SOON, and we will have less and less of the headaches?
32. (Q) What happened, a few months ago during the headache, when something seemed to pop in my head, - since which time the attacks haven't seemed to be as severe?
    (A) There is the coordination between the nerve systems, as we have indicated, at the area where the medulla oblongata enters the lower portion of the brain, see? At that period when there was such a severe attack, there was the breaking of a lesion in the ABDOMINAL area. This SOUNDED through the sympathetic nerve system, PRODUCING the condition in the head itself. For, as was indicated, it appeared to go THROUGH AND OUT the head.
33. (Q) Why is it that I cannot sleep on my right side, without the peculiar effect to my head?
    (A) Just as indicated, here the lesions exist, you see. Lying upon the right side tends to make for a STRETCHING of that portion, and it makes those pressures upon the nervous system as well as upon those portions where the lesions exist. And the lesions exist in the area about the gall duct, as well as the caecum, - or in the appendicial area.
34. (Q) Should any particular treatment be given for the sinus?
    (A) This as we find will clear MATERIALLY with the applications for the cleansing and purifying of the system, and especially when the osteopathic adjustments are made through the cerebrospinal system.
    This is among the conditions as we have just indicated that would be materially aided, as it is a part of the reflex condition from the main disturbance, - in the right area of the upper abdomen.
35. (Q) What should be done for the hemorrhoid condition?
    (A) Use TIM. Here again we will find, however, the condition will be materially aided from the very applications indicated. For this is taken into consideration, - as to the manner in which the colonic irrigations are to be given, see? As these conditions are purified, these will be materially aided.
    But when those strains upon the system are removed, this condition will also be aided considerably by the close adherence to the diet indicated. However, when disturbance is caused in this direction, use TIM as a local application.
    As indicated, though, this is a part of the GENERAL condition through the abdominal area.
    Keep those attitudes which have LONG formed a part of the approach to every condition, physically, mentally, materially; with that hopefulness. For the mind, to be sure, has a great deal to do with how ANY condition is viewed.
36. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy to Miss [...]
    (See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Castor Oil Packs.
    See extra sheet [which was enclosed] of directions for Osteopath when you are ready for these treatments. We would suggest either Dr. Gena Crews of ... or Dr. Curtis Hudgins in ..., - either of which should at that time examine you and make questions to submit for a Ck. Phys. Rdg. concerning the type treatment to be given then.
    See circular [which was enclosed] regarding Tim, for hemorrhoids.
    The Jerusalem artichoke is the type which grows more like a potato or carrot, and is sometimes used for making pickles. It may be taken raw or boiled as an Irish potato.)

REPORTS

1. 8/22/39 Her daughter obtained Life Rdg. 1981-1.
2. 3/28/40 Mrs. [1857] obtained Life Rdg. 1857-2, reporting that she had used the Castor Oil Packs & had gotten wonderful results; no more appendicitis or migraine; also the other treatments had helped remove all disturbing symptoms. She reported that the adhesions mentioned had come from childbirth; she had a severe childbirth with her second child, he was born dead.
3. 11/10/69 GD's note: Mrs. [1857] told me today that her gall bladder was removed 5 yrs. ago; she nearly died, & suffered many yrs. beforehand. She is sure that if she had followed the osteopathy, colonics, diet, etc., things would have been different with her. She said she never did stop eating fried foods. The Castor Oil Packs might have prevented surgery if she had stuck to them.
4. A.R.E. Member, Violet Godfrey's undated report:
   MEDICAL REPORT FORM
   Please help us to further research of the Cayce physical readings by completing and returning to us this report form. We'll appreciate your giving special attention to specific suggestions for treatment given in the Cayce readings and results - either positive or negative. Your findings will help us to evaluate the effectiveness of the readings today. Return to Edgar Cayce Foundation, Box 595, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, upon completion of case.
   Name: Violet Godfrey Address: R.R.#1 City, State: Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada
   Sex: F: Age: 70 Wt: 135 B.P.: [No response] Diagnosis: Gall bladder trouble
   Pertinent Past History: X-rays confirmed doctor's diagnosis.
   History of Present Illness and Treatment: Have taken no further treatment in past three years. Have had no symptoms of gall bladder trouble in past three years.
   Abnormal Physical Findings: [No response]
   Total treatment Program: Hot castor oil Packs. Kept hot with heating pad 3 hours each day for three days. Then off packs for 3 days and take 2 tbsps. olive oil each night for 3 day. Back to hot castor oil packs for 3 days and then 3 days olive oil each night. Repeated this same schedule three times for a total of 18 days. This pack was placed over the area of the gall bladder. Patient Cooperation: Excellent Good Poor None At All [No response]
   Summary of Results (subjective, objective): I did not have a doctors advice or approval on this treatment. I was sure that he would not agree so went ahead on my own.
   Participating Physician (degree) [No response]

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