This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of March, 1940, in accordance with request made by the parents, Mr. [2345] & Mrs. [2344], recommended by Mr. [2793], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes - we have the body, and those conditions which have prevented the near normal physical functioning in this body.
3. Partially, as we find, this has been a prenatal condition, that has affected - or did affect - the nervous system of the body; which, combined with those reactions caused in the lacteal duct - in the right side, has caused those reactions to the sympathetic system as to prevent at times the perfect balance or coordination between sympathetic and cerebrospinal system. Thus there is caused the spasmodic reaction at the base of the brain, or through those connections where these systems each enter the brain.
4. Hence the incoordination that is produced.
5. We find that this condition may be materially aided, but it will require that there be very persistent and consistent application as to administrations to aid the body in creating a better equilibrium, and to break up those adhesions which exist in the area indicated; and then those applications as will aid in creating a coordinant supplying of energies to keep an equal balance in the system.
6. This will require a series of applications, then, and changes made in the applications from time to time, as we will suggest.
7. In the beginning, then - we would apply hot Castor Oil Packs directly to the body, over the lower portion of the liver, the lacteal duct center, and extending to the caecum area. Use at least three thicknesses of flannel that is soaked or saturated in Castor Oil. Apply this as warm as may be handled comfortably, though not too hot. Then cover it with cloths, and an electric pad put over same. Let this remain on for at least an hour each day for five days.
8. Then, on the evening of the fifth day, following the application of the fifth Pack, you see, - we would take internally a tablespoonful of Castor Oil. It would be well to combine this in something to make it more palatable for the body, - as in root beer.
9. Leave off the applications, then, for a period of five days.
10. Then apply the Castor Oil Packs again each day for five days.
11. After the second series of the Packs, and thereafter, use Olive Oil to take internally, instead of the Castor Oil, see?
12. Leave off five days, and then repeat the whole procedure.
13. Continue in this manner for at least five series of the Castor Oil Packs.
14. Also it would be well once each week, or at least once during EACH series of the Packs, to massage the body thoroughly with an equal combination of Olive Oil and Peanut Oil. Massage all the body will absorb along the spine, extending from the base of the brain to the end of the spine. This doesn't mean to just slap-dab it on, but take the time to massage this thoroughly, but gently, into the body (with the body lying prone upon the face, you see). Begin at the base of the brain, and massage in a circular motion on either side of the spine; every few inches dipping the fingers in the combination of oils and massaging same into the body. This should be done regularly throughout the series of Packs, see?
15. Each evening, as the body is prepared for sleep, put a pinch (that is, between the thumb and forefinger) of plain table salt (dry) on the tongue. Let this dissolve and be swallowed; THEN a drink of water would be taken. Do this once each day, at bedtime.
16. Refrain from sedatives, or ANY of those combinations of the sodas that have been given the body at times (as indicated here) to prevent the violent attacks which have occurred; for if these applications are adhered to as here indicated, they should keep down such attacks.
17. In the diet, keep away from sweets.
18. Have plenty of the vitamins, especially of foods that carry B, B-1, A, C, and D. Such would be included, of course, in plenty of citrus fruit juices, plenty of raw vegetables, as carrots, spinach, celery, lettuce; these raw, you see, and grated very fine, or the juice extracted from same, - not large quantities taken (of the juices) but a little bit each day.
19. No pastries or the like.
20. As we find, if these are kept, they will aid. And then, at the end of the fifth series of the Packs, we would give further instructions, - as to what developments have taken place, and what the applications would be then.
21. After each five-day period of using the Packs, you see, take the Oil internally; first the Castor Oil, and after that the Pure Olive Oil - a tablespoonful.
22. Do these.
23. Ready for questions.
24. We are through for the present.

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    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Castor Oil Packs.
    Let us know about a week before the time you are ready for the Check Physical Reading to give further instructions, so we can make an appointment in plenty of time. See application blank [which was enclosed] for Check Physical.
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BACKGROUND

1. 3/13/40 Mr. [2793]'s letter: "I have a friend in ... [Mr. [2345]] who has a daughter 12 years of age who is subject to frequent epileptic fits. My friend would like to have a Physical Reading for this child as soon as possible."

REPORTS

1. 7/13/40 Father [2345] submitted questions for a second Physical Reading and a Life Reading for her; also a Life Reading for his son, [2316].
2. 7/26/40 See 2153-2, a Check Physical Reading, and 7/29/40 a Life Reading, 2153-3.

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