This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of June, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1930], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by her daughter, Mrs. [1506].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [1930], Mrs. [1506], Mr. [1931], and Mrs. [264].

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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 has submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1930].
3. Now as we find, there is rather a complication of disturbances. These arise rather, though, from a specific disturbance through the abdominal area, or - more specific - from the ascending and transverse colon.
4. These, of course, have arisen from a general disturbance through the metabolism of the system, and thus the disturbance through the digestive forces, the lack of the proper eliminations, the fear as produced by same upon the nervous system towards activity of the heart, and the disturbances through the liver and gall duct area. All of these become SYMPATHETIC conditions.
5. In a manner these produce a specific disturbance in the form of a plethoric condition in the colon itself, with the effect of these producing in the organs and the nervous system those reactions that cause the disturbance.
6. We find then in the blood supply an unequal or unbalanced condition in the pressures, - or toxic forces through the system caused by the lack of the eliminations, disturbance in liver and gall duct area, and the indications produced BY the pressures there from the nerve reactions and the general disturbance itself.
7. In the functioning of the organs as related to the nerve system, - here we find there has been a great deal of taxation in the system of WORRYING over things that are on the mind of the entity, - many of which have never happened, many may never happen, but these become to the body at times just as disturbing as if they were a part of the experience.
8. This is the inclination that brings to the system those depressions through the nerve forces of the body.
9. Then, with those conditions where there has been the slowing up of the activity, there needs to be better coordination between the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic system, - especially in the areas of the 9th dorsal; relaxing those throughout the upper portion of the dorsal and lower cervical, and some corrections in the sacral and lumbar areas. These should be relaxed opposite one from another, - that is, first those in the areas from the 9th dorsal to the cervicals, then those in the lumbar and sacral areas, and lastly the coordination of the 9th dorsal with both the cervical AND the upper dorsal areas. These treatments would be given twice a week.
10. Also we would begin as soon as practical, - tomorrow or the day after, you see, - and have a high colonic irrigation. Then in about ten days have another. Then in two weeks have another. Then perhaps it would be a month before the next would be given. The same one who gives the osteopathic manipulations should give the colonics, see?
11. The evening BEFORE the colonic irrigations are to be given the next day, you see, we would apply the Hot Castor Oil Packs over the area of the liver AND the caecum, - that is, along the right side. Have at least three thicknesses of flannel, making the heavy Castor Oil Packs, and apply direct to the body for at least two or three hours. A hot pad may be put over same to hold the heat in same, - not enough to be over-irritating, but enough to relax the system so that the colonic irrigations will reduce - gradually - this plethoric condition, - that causes pressures through the nerve forces upon the gall duct and the liver area. These Packs would be applied ONLY at the period when the high colonic irrigations are to be given the next day, see?
12. Do not take a great deal of medicinal properties. Use laxatives, to be sure, when necessary; but for THIS body we would advise taking a fruit salts laxative. The Eno Salts would be very well, and is a fruit salts.
13. In the matter of the diet, - keep to a great deal of the fruit juices and a great deal of the raw foods taken especially at one meal during the day; whether evening, noon or just which meal depends upon the body. No fried foods at ALL, EVER! The green or fresh vegetables are very well, but not so much of the greens or things of that nature that would be cooked with grease in them, and very little of these that are of the roughage nature. Rather use the beans or lentils, carrots, and all vegetables of that nature or character, - these are well. A great deal of gumbo or okra would be most excellent for the body, especially during the periods when the osteopathic manipulations and adjustments are made.
14. Also during the period when the colonic irrigations and the osteopathic treatments are being given, we would take a great deal of the Saffron Tea (made from American Saffron), that it may aid in creating better activity through the peristaltic movement of the eliminating system.
15. Do these, and we will bring better conditions for this body, and much nearer normal influences.
16. Ready for questions.
17. (Q) Who would be best to carry out these treatments?
    (A) We would give Crews [Dr. Gena Crews, D.O.].
18. (Q) Would it be well to rest at Witchwood while taking these treatments? [Witchwood Nursing Home, 35th St. & Pacific Ave., Va. Beach, VA., operated by Mrs. Susan Zollicoffer White.]
    (A) Would be VERY well!
19. (Q) The nurse can give the Eno Salts?
    (A) The nurse - if it is at the Witchwood - can give ALL the treatments, - save the osteopathic and the colonic irrigation treatments which would be given by Crews!
20. (Q) Do I have high blood pressure, and what may be done to correct it?
    (A) We have just given that which causes it and what will reduce it! And we have indicated that it exists - owing to the conditions in the colon.
21. (Q) Do I have diabetes?
    (A) No, - there is the disturbance with the glandular forces there, but not true diabetes. Use the Jerusalem artichoke as a part of the diet once or twice a week.
22. (Q) How may pain in stomach be relieved?
    (A) By the Castor Oil Packs and the colonic irrigations.
23. (Q) Is it advisable for her to borrow on her home as planned?
    (A) If this is the plan of self and is to be used in those directions, very well. If not, no.
24. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Self (one to be given to Mrs. Ruth LeNoir [Practical nurse] at Witchwood, who will administer the Packs and see that all applications are followed, etc.)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (6/23/39 GD's notes: See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Castor Oil Packs. See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for Dr. Crews, to be left with her after she reads the entire reading.]

REPORTS

1. Daughter reported that Mrs. [1930] died 9/25/39 - that the reading was NOT followed.

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