This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 24th day of September, 1940, in accordance with request made by the father - Mr. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [2784] & Mrs. [808].

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.
3. As we find, conditions have gradually grown worse in this body, [2367]; and now that there is the involvement so much of the kidneys, WITH the inflammation through the intestinal system, these are assuming rather alarming conditions for a better welfare.
4. These conditions arise, as we find, from that of a consumptive nature, more than of a tubercle; that is, the disintegration of the activities of the circulatory forces, the lymph and emunctory activities through same, so weaken the vitality of the body.
5. While the administrations of the narcotics tend to ease somewhat, these conditions have assumed such proportions that as we find there must be some HEALING applications made of a beneficial nature. For, the general vitality and the inability of assimilation of those properties that give strength are gradually taking all the vital forces from the body.
6. As we find, the administrations of the Cobra Venom would be more beneficial than so much of the narcotic or hypnotic.
7. Then, - we would apply a weak solution of Turpentine in stupes across the kidney area; this would extend, of course, somewhat above and below. The proportions would be about a teaspoonful of Spirits of Turpentine in a quart of water. This should be at least warm, or hot; not so hot as to be TOO much for the body. Use this in heavy stupes upon the body; that is, using two or three thicknesses of flannel dipped in this solution and then wrung out and applied; then very heavy pads put over same to keep the heat for several hours at the time, you see. Do this once or twice a day.
8. Over the abdomen we would apply poultices of crushed grapes; preferably the Concord variety. Break the hulls and apply about an inch thick - at least half an inch thick - on gauze; so that it would cover the whole of the abdomen. This would be changed about every three or four hours, and kept up until there is a great deal of change in the body.
9. Also we find that small quantities of fresh grape juice sipped as a part of the diet would be well; not the same grapes as used for the poultice, of course, but the same character of grapes. Two or three teaspoonsful of this juice from the fresh grapes may be taken at this time.
10. We would take small sips of pure Beef Juice several times during the day; never more than a teaspoonful at the time, and take at least three to four minutes in sipping that quantity, you see.
11. Massage the spine with a weakened solution of Grain Alcohol; not rub alcohol but grain alcohol, about one part pure grain alcohol to twenty parts water. This will give strength. Even if this is applied over the abdomen between the periods of the Grape Poultices, it will be helpful.
12. To assist in equalizing the circulation, or flow through the alimentary canal, we would take a small quantity of Milk of Bismuth - about a teaspoonful - with a few drops - about five or six - of Elixir of Lactated Pepsin in same. Stir these in a little water and drink - once a day.
13. And if there is sufficient strength, we would cleanse the colon with a saline solution enema to keep down inflammation.
14. These, as we find, offer the better conditions for improvement for this body, [2367].
15. The inflammation through the kidneys, the frequent activity of same, the inability to control the eliminations through alimentary canal, are all from the inflammatory condition and breaking down of the flow of the lymph.
16. The weak applications we have suggested for the kidneys will not be too severe, if given in the manner indicated; and the applications for the removal of inflammation from the alimentary canal will be strengthening to the body.
17. Do that.
18. Ready for questions.
19. (Q) How long should these treatments be kept up?
    (A) As indicated, until there is improvement shown, and until there is the ability for some control, and that thickening of the fluid thrown off through the kidneys has shown that it is being purified.
    Then any mild drink such as half and half carbonated and plain water will be very well, or Coca-Cola would be very well, to assist in purifying the flow through the kidneys; but not until such improvement is shown, see?
    Do these.
20. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Father, Special Delivery
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for preparing Pure Beef Juice.)

BACKGROUND

1. 9/17/40 Mr. [2784] phoned request.
2. 9/23/40 Father wrote, also Mrs. [808]: "What can be given beside dope to alleviate pain? to control kidneys and bowels? She is in a very weak condition, has severe pains in her back and has no control of her elimination."

REPORTS

1. 9/26/40 Mrs. [808]'s letter:
   Dear Edgar:
   The reading was received yesterday in regard to [2367] and after reading it last night it looks to me as though there is some hope for the child. [2784] asked me to get this letter off to you this morning in regard to the Cobra Venom. He wonders where it can be purchased, in what quantities it should be given, and how often. I guess we can find out from [816] about the crushed grape packs because as I recall he had to give those to his sister [1419]. So if you will just let me know about the Cobra Venom, [2784] can pass the information on to Mr. [...] or you could write him direct. He wasn't there yesterday so hasn't seen the reading yet. [2784] thinks his daughter might have been worse but we are hoping that they will get her home from the hospital and carry out the instructions of the reading exactly. I know [2784] will do everything in his power to get them to do it.
   Want to get this off in the 9:30 mail so will have to cut this short. [2784] fell on the boards leading in to our back door last night and hurt his ankle. He is going out to the Sanitarium this morning to see if he broke any bones - It hurt him quite a bit during the night. I'M hoping it's nothing serious.
   We are still looking forward to your visit so don't disappoint us.
   Love, [808]
2. 9/27/40 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [808]:
   Dear [808]:
   Replying to yours of the 26th. You obtain the Venom from Hynson, Westcott and Dunning, Baltimore, Md. Of course, it can only be administered by a physician, as he has to watch closely the first reaction.
   Do not know the cost but usually get a box of it - ten ampules, I believe. Do hope it works as well as it has for the two or three persons it has been suggested for.
   Will try and get this off at once so you will have it tomorrow at least.
   Love to each of you
   Ever the same [signed] Edgar Cayce
3. 10/02/40 Mrs. [808]'s letter: Dear Edgar:
   Just a note again hurriedly - It seems everytime I write you lately it is in a hurry. Well, anyway, [2784] wants to know if you know of a doctor in Baltimore or nearby that could carry out the treatments for this [2367] girl as her doctor refuses to follow instructions. She is in a Baltimore hospital and they can't possibly move her. [2784] gave him the information about the cobra venom and they both wish to thank you for your trouble. They are quite concerned about this girl and he doesn't know what to do now that the doctor refuses to follow your instructions, so if you do happen to know of a doctor there, I'm sure they would be glad to hear about him.
4. 10/15/40 Mrs. [808]'s letter:
   Dear Edgar:
   Thanks a lot for your letter answering our two last questions. The little [2367] child is still alive but the doctor refuses to carry out the instructions. I think they are keeping her quite doped up now and there isn't any hope for her recovery. I feel so sorry for them as they are taking it awfully hard and naturally they would. Gosh, the doctor has nothing to lose by carrying out the instructions if he has given up hope anyway, but apparently he can't be convinced. [2784] said he has done all he can do about persuading him to do it and now it is up to them. They had operated on her spine about a week before the reading and he Mr. [...] can't understand why something wasn't said about that. I think they found a tumor. [2784] said that Mr. [...] told him that his little girl asked him to get her a wrist watch when she got well. Of course, he has gotten it for her now but the poor little thing apparently thinks she is going to get well. Probably that is what has kept her alive all this time. I do hope and pray that if there isn't any hope for her recovery that the Lord takes her soon because she is suffering so terribly.
5. 3/24/50 Mrs. [808] told HLC that [2367] did die, and that now her father is also dead.

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