This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 10th day of November, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [2041], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. HLC: 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 may be submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes.
3. As we find, conditions are rather serious, from the physical angle, for this body.
4. The disturbing conditions are the involvement of the mucous membranes and tissue, - as the covering about and through the intestinal system.
5. These at times become almost as a consuming fire. And with the pains as produced, and the inability of the proper assimilation that has come gradually, - there has been produced a weakening of resistances in the system, - as well as causing a great deal of anxiety.
6. These, as we find, are the disturbances with this body, [2041].
7. The blood supply indicates the character of the disturbance in the lack of body and blood building sufficiently to counteract all kinds of disturbing forces that arise from this inflammatory force.
8. The formations of gas through the intestines themselves, as well as the lower portions of duodenum, arise from the inability of the activity of the mucous membranes or lymph and peristaltic movement to nominally carry the digested forces, even when there is the fermentation through the system.
9. And this causes the great formation of gas at times that causes a disturbance to the better conditions of the system.
10. In the lower portions of the alimentary canal, or the colon itself, we find a great deal of mucous; and this is the indication of the inflammation through the intestines, which is also a part of the disturbance through these areas.
11. Then, these conditions weaken the system generally, making - as it were - a general "letting down" of the nerve supplies of the body.
12. As we find, then, -
13. The better conditions for the body may be attained through the body first being gently relaxed through the adjustments osteopathically to remove this general strain and tension throughout the cerebrospinal system, - which would call for the greater activity of a general nature; though gently, but deeply done - to relax the body.
14. Take internally the Yellow Saffron (American Saffron) as a tea; about an ounce in the morning and an ounce in the afternoon, - this made as regular tea.
15. In the diets, have preferably more of the liquid and semi-liquid foods, and those that are almost of a predigested nature; these are the better for the system.
16. Malted milk, as we find, would be preferable to the raw or the cow's milk.
17. These natures would be preferable, - as junket, arrowroot, and such natures forming the principal portion of the diet. Of course, there may be taken the yolk of an egg well beaten, with a little milk, or with milk and a little sherry or wine, or spirits frumenti as a stimulant. Not so much of the white of the egg should be beaten in same, but rather the milk and the yolk and the like. These will be stimulating. Just a little of this would be taken at the time, you see, - in rather sips, than large quantities. Two or three or four sips - and not spoonsful - taken often.
18. Also we would taken internally one-eighth grain of Animated Ash about twice each week. This would be emptied out of the capsule and washed down with water and swallowed, NOT taken in the capsule, see? and about ten minutes AFTER it has been swallowed, use the violet ray (hand machine, bulb applicator) over the lower portion of the stomach and across the abdomen.
19. Do these, and - as we find - we may bring the better influences and forces for this body.
20. Ready for questions.
21. (Q) What was the original cause of this condition?
    (A) It has arisen from infectious forces, or broken cellular force in the system. It may become of a burning nature, as indicated, - or malignant.
22. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Husband - Air Mail
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for the Osteopath. We would refer you to: Dr. Crowder [S. A. Crowder, D.O.], or Dr. John R. Thompson, in the Industrial Bk. Bldg., Detroit, Mich., that is, provided you are not already acquainted with a sympathetic osteopath.
    See article [which was enclosed] explaining Animated Ash, and where obtained.
    At your convenience we would appreciate a history of this case to the time of obtaining the Reading, that we may have something with which to compare our information. This is valuable for our records.)

BACKGROUND

1. 11/01/39 Questions submitted; via husband: What causes such a fullness in my stomach at times, even tho I have eaten but a few mouthfuls? What causes such severe pains at times, causing severe vomiting? What is the cause of so much gas on my bowels?

REPORTS

1. 12/16/39 Husband's letter [He listed himself as a doctor of Metaphysics]:
   AUDITORIUM HOTEL Michigan Boulevard and Congress Street CHICAGO
   My dear Mr. Cayce
   I am signing two application blanks today - been in Chicago and have one more to sign. When I get back to Detroit - I get my blanks from Mr. [1942] my friend who so kindly signed for Mrs. [2041] - I hope these blanks, with cash, will all be sent on to you - though one is a little doubtful - In regard to Mrs. [2041] (my wife) - she had recovered from the attack before your reading arrived - in fact she was nearly well when we sent the application - But as Mr. [1942] had furnished the money and application - we felt we must use it as requested.
   Your diagnosis was a good description of Mrs. [2041]'s illness when she had the attacks, but not as she was at the time of the reading, - I thought you would like to know that - She has not followed any of your directions re - treatments, as she has steadily improved in health since before we sent for the reading - Any advice on that matter would be appreciated - Should she take the treatments any how?
   I am with you in spirit [...]
2. 12/19/39 EC's ltr. to [...], [2041]'s husband:
   Dear Dr. [...]
   Thank you for yours of the 16th. Yes indeed, we are anxious to know just how each person we undertake a reading for, gets along. Am most happy to know Mrs. [2041] had shown improvement before the reading arrived. From our experience would suggest that should there be any further symptoms of returning distress, that the suggestions be tried immediately. But if this has disappeared entirely, there should be no need for their use.
   Am most happy to know that she has shown improvement, for from the reading seemed to me it indicated real anxiety might be indicated.
   Thank you for your interest and for speaking to others and can we at any time be of help - am glad to do so.
   Thanking you and with best wishes for a most pleasant Holiday season
   Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce

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