This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 10th day of May, 1939, in accordance with request made by the physician - Dr. Wm. D. Taylor, new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [1561].

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

TEXT

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 which have been submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes.
3. Now as we find, there are both constitutional and acute conditions that disturb the better physical functioning of the body, and in some respects one works against the other.
4. Where there are the acute conditions from the infection, from the breaking of veins in the limb, to make application - unless with great precautions - would be directly disturbing to the glandular forces as related to that which produces the diabetic condition; slowing the blood and thickening it so that the applications for helpful forces are such that it would need great precautions.
5. And it would be almost prohibitive for operative measures, owing to the condition of the heart from this combination of disturbances.
6. As we find, we would bathe off the affected portions with a weak, warm antiseptic solution of bichloride, - not more than half a tablet to two quarts of water. Then, above and around the place, but not directly over it, apply a poultice or stupe of the green mullein. These stupes would be changed every two hours, at least. These should be rather thick, - that is, at least two or three layers of the leaves, and use the GREEN - NOT the dried, see? Crush the leaves, or bruise same, pouring the boiling water over same, in an enamel bowl, - not a tin but an enamel or glass container. Then apply same to the member, as warm as can be applied; putting a thick coat of cotton to preserve the dampness and the heat, you see; and then gauze about same, of course. These would be applied directly to the body.
7. Also we would have the stimulation that may be had through taking each day the Jerusalem artichoke as a part of the meal, - one day raw, the next day cooked. These properties are to aid in reducing this constitutional disturbance in the glandular force. They may also aid in reducing MATERIALLY, in the present, the doses of the insulin; for taking the artichoke - especially this Jerusalem variety - is using insulin but in a manner that is NOT habit-forming, and it much more preferable - if it is governed properly, with the rest of the diet.
8. Do not eat meats. Fish or fowl in moderation may be taken. None of those foods that carry sugar, nor coffee or tea; though CEREAL drinks - Ovaltine or the like - may be taken.
9. Not too much of butterfats, nor of any of those foods that carry such.
10. As we find, if these are done - cautiously - with the stimulation neuropathically to the nerve forces from especially the last cervicals to the 9th dorsal, gently, but following them out through the intercostal nerves or centers or areas to their ends - they will materially aid in bringing better conditions for the body.
11. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) Will Radionics help the Diabetic condition?
    (A) As we find, until there are BETTER conditions of the limb, we would put off these. Then, if Radionics are set so as to be in direct opposition to the EFFECT of the sugar content, it may aid.
13. (Q) Would "Lachesis," homeopathic tablets prepared from snake venom, which is a great antidote for blood poison, gangrenous tissues, etc., be good in this case?
    (A) As we find, if there are the CONTINUED indications of proud flesh in the abrasions, these would be helpful, - but must be given very precautiously.
14. (Q) Any other advice?
    (A) Do these, as we find, - we will bring the better forces for this body.
15. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Dr. Taylor - Special Delivery
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (If you have trouble in securing the Jerusalem artichoke, it may be ordered from: John A. Salzer Seed Co., LaCrosse, Wisconsin.)

BACKGROUND

1. 5/06/39 Mr [1561]'s letter: "Dr. Taylor told me he had an emergency case - matter of possible foot amputation and was writing for 'time', so I suggested that if your book was filled for the immediate, he could take my hour (5/10th A.M.) rather than have you work double shift."

REPORTS

1. 5/15/39 Dr. Taylor's letter to EC:
   Dr. William D. Taylor (Letterhead) 25 North Harrison Street East Orange, New Jersey
   Edgar Cayce Association for Research Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   Thank you for your letter concerning Mrs. [1878], and also the possibility of a fishing trip.
   I must say that in following your directions [1878-1] in her case we have noticed an immediate improvement and everyone is very much pleased.
   We expect to leave here for Virginia Beach on Tuesday morning June 13th so that we will have all day the 14th, or as much of it as possible for the promised fishing trip. We are looking forward to the Congress with a great deal of interest and delight, and anticipate many good things coming from it. I expect there will be between twelve and fourteen patients of mine who will attend the Congress as I have told them of you and your work and they are all very much interested.
   We have been following out the latest suggestions in the last reading for Mrs. [1553] and I believe there is a great improvement in her condition.
   If Wednesday the 14th is not a convenient day for our contemplated Isaac Walton venture just drop me a line and let me know. We will be glad to change the time.
   Sincerely yours, [signed] W. D. Taylor, N.D.
   DWT:AH

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