This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mr. David E. Kahn, 20 Woods Lane, Scarsdale, N.Y., this 6th day of May, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1964], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [1964], Mrs. [1902], Mr. [1844], Raymond Kahn, and others.

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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, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1964]; this we have had before.
3. As we find, there are changes in the physical forces of the body since last we had this here; and there are those disturbances that without correction may soon bring about conditions that would be hard to cope with.
4. These in the present can be corrected, so as to bring about near to normal conditions - if they are taken in time.
5. Then, these are the conditions as we find them with this body, [1964] we are speaking of:
6. In the blood supply there are indications of a form of toxic condition that arises from hindrances in the functionings of the gastric flow and those secretions from the gall duct to the activity of the properties that go to make up the dissolving or assimilating of certain characters of foods for the body.
7. Hence those disturbances indicated in the areas as deal with the activities of the liver, the spleen and the kidneys; and deflections from these disturbances to the circulation in the heart and lungs.
8. In the nervous system we find a part of the cause of the present conditions, in combination with the old disturbances. For, deflections arise in the vagus center and the 4th and 5th dorsal centers - that aid in supplying the energies to the organs under distress.
9. These now, under the conditions, become a contributory cause; though the first cause of this disturbance, as we find, arises from the unbalanced chemical reactions in the system.
10. Thus, first forming those deflections in the nerve impulses through the system's attempting to adjust itself to the changes, lesions are formed in the centers as indicated; not so much subluxations but more of the plastic and circular form of pressure.
11. In the organs themselves of the body, we find that brain forces and their reflexes are very good.
12. Those conditions in throat, bronchi, lungs and larynx, - lungs are involved because of the character of circulation; though not organically, only sympathetically.
13. The soft tissue in portions of the throat at times has a sympathetic reaction.
14. The heart's activity is sympathetically irregular at times; not an organic disturbance.
15. Digestive area becomes more and more involved; and will, unless conditions are corrected.
16. In the liver and pancreas we find the areas through which there is the greater distress, though sympathetically we find formations also of sedimentary forces in the gall bladder itself, as would be indicated in urine tests.
17. All of the activities of these to the lower hepatic circulation may gradually become involved.
18. In meeting the needs of the present conditions:
19. For an hour each evening for three evenings a week we would have an application of the Castor Oil Packs over the liver to the caecum area. This would extend well towards the back, as well as to the umbilical or navel center. Use at least three thicknesses of flannel well saturated in Castor Oil, and have it warm - not so hot as to burn, but warm. Apply this directly to the body, and then use at least two electric pads to keep this as warm as possible for the body, for at least an hour.
20. On the evening of the third day take internally two tablespoonsful of Olive Oil.
21. Then leave off the Packs until the same three days the next week, when they would be again applied. After that three-day period take the Olive Oil, and so on.
22. Follow this procedure each week, you see, for a period of at least six weeks.
23. After the second series of the Castor Oil Packs, - that is, at the end of the second week, you see, - begin also with the adjustments, osteopathically administered; with special reference to the vagus center - in the cervical and the 3rd and 4th dorsal center; coordinating the lower portion of the 9th dorsal and lumbar axis WITH that correction made in the upper dorsals and cervicals.
24. Make these at least twice a week until six have been given.
25. Then after the sixth adjustment, GENTLY but surely - osteopathically - EMPTY the gall duct.
26. During those periods, and for a little time afterward, be very mindful of the diet.
27. Not too much of fats of ANY nature.
28. Have plenty of liquids, - such as the citrus fruit juices, and vegetable soups as combined with meats - but not too great a quantity of the meats.
29. As to meats, - only fish, fowl or lamb would be preferable, and all well-cooked.
30. Do these, and we will bring near to normal conditions for this body, [1964].
31. Ready for questions.
32. (Q) Why do I feel so tired at all times?
    (A) The inability of the system to assimilate properly under the conditions gradually arising in the areas indicated.
33. (Q) Why the tired feeling in lower part of my lungs when I take a deep breath?
    (A) Just as indicated, - it is the beginning of the disturbance involving the circulation between liver, heart and lungs, which calls upon the lungs, as it were, to give up part of their respiratory activity. Thus the effect when taking deep breaths; also when at times there is the tendency to take deep sighs - which is a part of the respiratory reaction. These make an awareness of heaviness in the area.
    Do the things indicated and let's prevent more serious troubles.
34. (Q) What causes and what should be done to correct the headaches?
    (A) These arise from this inactivity of the gastric flow in the digestive forces, owing to those sedimentary conditions beginning in the gall duct area itself, and involves the lower hepatic circulation also, of course.
35. (Q) What causes the cramps in the stomach?
    (A) Well, you let stones begin to form and you will have all sorts of cramps and pains and cutting conditions! These occur at most times a few hours, or an hour or so, after attempting to eat, or just before the completing of the normal period of digestion. Hence there is a lack of the flow of the gastric juices, or the excretory and secretive functioning as the liver does in its activity for digestion and assimilation.
    These questions have all been covered. Do as indicated. Follow that as outlined.
    Do not give up the applications under at least six series of the Castor Oil Packs; else we may find a recurrence of this condition, or the formation in some portion of the stomach of the effect of either thickening tissue, lacerations or hard portions. For this, of course, IS a condition that needs attention.
36. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (5/06/41 GD's notes: See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for Dr. Frank Dobbins, 551 Fifth Ave., New York City.
    See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Castor Oil Packs.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 1964-1.
2. After following other reading [1964-1] got SO MUCH better, but now feeling terrible, so tired all the time.

REPORTS

1. 12/19/42 Father, [1965]'s letter with best wishes from all the family, ordering the book THERE IS A RIVER, indicates his younger son, [1844], who was cured of blindness by the readings, is now in the army.
2. 12/23/42 EC's letter to Father, [1965]:
   "...Thank you, Mr. [1965], for yours of the 19th - hope you get a real pleasure from reading the book. Do remember me to [1844] when you write him. One of our boys are in the army also. We have a grandson now, a very happy little fellow - nearly three months old now.
   "Thanking you again and with every good wish for a happy Christmas season..."

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