Edgar Cayce Readings, 2289-1

Time and Place: 10:35 to 10:50 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Virginia.

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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:
EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2289].
As we find, there are some acute conditions - or semi so - through which the body is passing; yet in a general way we find that the body is very good, and is developing very well.
Owing to some tendencies or inclinations, we would make suggestions for minor changes. Otherwise, we find that the care, the attention thus far has been VERY well.
Instead of Argyrol as the eye cleanser, which is not so well, we would use some mild antiseptic. Though this may be considered old fashioned, it is much preferable to those with as great an astringent in same as in this that has been used. While the conditions of the stomach and of the eyes are contributed to somewhat by the wash used, we find that it is not altogether that. But we would use the milder antiseptic, which is just as effective and not as dangerous. We would use the antiseptic that is generally used for such at the early ages; Boric Acid.
We would change somewhat as to the diet.
Do not overcrowd the stomach, or be overanxious as to the amount taken, especially through the hot months.
Have plenty of fruit juices, - that is, orange juice, preferably, - then other juices as the body develops; but do not overcrowd these through the hot months. Make the changes more in the early fall, but do not crowd them too much in the present. Just give that which it desires to take.
Also have plenty of strained oatmeal; but not on the same days, when the orange juice is given. Use preferably the steel cut oats, strained, and with plenty of milk.
The present milk formula is very good. As we have indicated, do not overcrowd the stomach during the hot weather; but keep the milk fresh and prepare well. When ready to feed, add a little more lime water to each bottle - just before it is taken; three, four to five drops of lime water put in each bottle just before it is taken, see? not prepared at the time the formula is prepared, but just when each bottle is ready to be taken, see?
Gerber's vegetables are best, - of all kinds.
Keep in the open as much as possible, - in the air, see?
Yes, owing to the general strength and tendency of the body in the bone structure, there IS the inclination for not sufficient calcium. Thus it would be well for the body to have the Haliver Oil, rather than the Cod Liver Oil. This prepared by the company that makes same in the form of pellets will be very well. The body will be able to take same without choking, provided it is given at or in the meals.
Also each evening when ready to retire, as well as each morning after the bath, we would massage the spine well with Cocoa Butter; not so much as to become disturbing, but sufficient that the properties may be absorbed by the system. Also massage this down the limbs, especially the under side, - and thoroughly into the spine. This as we find should keep the body in its correct developing stages.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What causes him to pull his head to the left at times?
(A) This is more the imagination, or trying to be cute, than it is any physical defect.
Those tendencies which arise, as we have indicated, would be corrected by the massage twice a day and by the extra vitamins.
(Q) What should be done to straighten his legs? Is he bowlegged?
(A) He is not bowlegged; just the inclination as we have indicated. Give the Halibut or Haliver, and make for plenty of vitamins B and B-1 in the foods when these are given.
(Q) Has cutting six teeth at one time anything to do with it?
(A) As indicated, this has much to do with the using up of so much of the necessary food values in the system to make bone structure.
(Q) Is his stomach strong and in good condition?
(A) This will depend upon the carrying out of those things indicated. In the present it is very well. The heat and the cutting of teeth, of course, will tend to upset the stomach. Use Castoria at such times as a balancer.
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

6/15/40 (Saturday morning) Mother, Mrs. [2184]'s letter:
..., Avenue ..., Virginia
Dearest Mr. Cayce,
Guess you will be surprised to hear from me but I have been intending to write for quite awhile. First one thing happened and then another. Same people only write when they want help, but I'll tell you I'm really in earnest. I wish to get my baby son [2289] a reading, but as things are now I haven't any money to pay you even a small amount. I have carried him to Dr. Claiborne Wilcox (baby's doctor) and he being one who trusted me still hasn't done me the good I think you can do.
Mr. Cayce my baby needs your help and I'm asking you to help me. If you will be so nice as to grant my son a reading I surely will pay you when I receive some money.
I am expecting a little from [...] [estranged husband] soon and then I will turn it over to you. Please trust me.
If you will, I will do my best to carry out the reading. You helped me once [See 2184-1] and I'm sure you can help my son.
When you receive my letter please give me a ring.
My phone number being ..., you reverse the charges.
Thanking you very much,
A friend in need, [2184]
These are the questions (as follows)
Q - What is the general condition of my baby? Q - What is the cause of my baby's eyes (for the last three weeks) being so red? (The whites of his eyes?) Q - Has "Argyal," [Argyrol?] hurt his eyes in anyway? Please suggest something to cure them. Q - Has cutting 6 teeth (at one time) anything to do with it? Q - Is the present formula agreeing with my baby? If not please suggest proper one. Q - Do all juices agree with my son. If not suggest as to the proper ones. Q - What kind of vegetables are good for my son. Q - What is the cause of my baby's pulling his head to the left at times? Q - Should I give him cod liver oil? If so what kind? Q - Is my baby's stomach strong and in good condition? If you feel as though you can't help me please let me know I'll understand.
6/20/40 [2184]'s letter to EC:
Dear Mr. Cayce,
I am sending in another question. It is one of the important ones. Please ask this:
Q - Is my baby inclined to be bow-legged? If so what must I do to help straighten them.
Thank you, [2184]
I won't be able to be present for the reading, but would like very much for you to let [263] know what time it is going to be and I will do my part. [2184]

REPORTS

7/24/40 Mother, [2184]'s letter:
... Avenue ..., Virginia
Dearest Mr. Cayce,
Here I am again, but again I really need your help and need it very badly.
My baby [2289] has been suffering with something you would call, "Thrash." [Thrush?] His lips and tongue have had white blisters on them. They have disappeared now and his lips and mouth look as if they are raw. They are very red. Not knowing for sure if it is the "Thrash," [Thrush?] I really would like for you to tell me just what it is, knowing that you can do it I am calling on you. So please give him a reading as soon as you possibly can. These are the questions as follows:
Q. 1. What is wrong with my baby's mouth? What is it's cause? What must be done to clear it up? Q. 2. Is my baby's throat sore? If so how can I heal it? Q. 3. Why does my baby not drink but 2 and 3 ozs of milk at a feeding? Why does he not eat his cereal? etc. Q. 4. Is the Haliver Oil I'm giving him the proper oil? Stearns Halibut Liver Oil with Viosterol. Q. 5. Is the solution Potassium Chlorate the proper solution for my baby's mouth? If not please suggest. Q. 6. What can I do to help my baby gain weight? Q. 7. What can be done to help his bowels? Q. 8. How much vegetables must I give him at feed time? Should my baby have egg now. If so just how? Q. 9. Must I give my baby vegetables and juices while he is sick? Q. 10. What causes red spots to break out on his body at times? Is it caused from much acid in his system? What is it's cause? What can be done?
Mr. Cayce, my baby has been bad off and I don't know just what to do. So please help me. We will see to it that you are paid, and paid well.
Call ... [telephone number] and reverse the charges letting me know when it will be.
Sorry to hear of your having been sick, glad that you are up again.
Thanking you
So very much [2184]
7/25/40 See 2289-2.