This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of February, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [2451], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by her sister, Mrs. [1541].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Miss [2451], Mrs. [1541] and Mrs. [1523].

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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, [2451].
3. Now as we find, there are rather the complications of disturbance preventing the best normal functioning.
4. These are the effects of gradual accumulations and disturbances which have affected the assimilations of foods taken. Hence the effects upon the functioning organs have varied.
5. Then, these are the conditions as we find them with this body, [2451] we are speaking of, present in this room:
6. The blood supply indicates a form of toxemia that has gradually "starved" or reduced the quantity, as well as the vital forces, in the blood supply. Thus the circulation has been affected, or hindered, especially to the liver and heart.
7. Hence a condition of impoverishment has formed, or a character of anemia.
8. In the nervous forces of the body we find rather the RESULTS of the disturbances through the body, rather than the causes of the conditions.
9. While the body at times has periods of restlessness, sometimes the inability to sleep or to feel rested from having attempted to sleep, we find that these are the effects produced in the nervous forces by the anxieties and conditions, - not only the pressures at times on the sensory forces, as to the awareness of disturbing conditions, but also in the organs themselves.
10. Thus at times foods assimilate badly; digestion becomes poor.
11. These disturbances arose some time back, or the beginning of the disturbances, when - through periods of anxiety, disturbance and a cold - there were those conditions of an acid nature produced through the system, from which there has arisen a condition through the colon that is the basis or cause of the greater disturbance.
12. In the ascending colon we find a plethora condition, or a distension, while in a part of the transverse and descending colon we find a prolapsus.
13. Because of their very nature, these conditions have gradually brought about the toxic forces, the disturbance to the circulation, the unbalanced condition in the metabolism and katabolism of the system, and the irregularity in the activity of the heart. However, we do not find any organic disturbances other than the inclinations that exist because of the disturbances through all portions of the system.
14. Hence, as indicated, these become rather a compilation, or a quantity of disturbing factors.
15. Yet, with the purifying of the intestinal system, with the removal of the plethora conditions and a setting up of better elimination and peristaltic movement, we find that we will remove these conditions and build back to better health. Also the removing of such disturbances and anxieties through the system will assist in producing better assimilation. Then the better assimilation will make for the ability to build resistances and strength, and better blood supply, easing the nervous system, and correcting those inclinations and anxieties to the organs of the body, - heart, liver, kidneys and the assimilating system.
16. Then, in making applications as we find that would be the most beneficial at this time:
17. First we would begin with the use of hot Castor Oil Packs for about an hour each day for at least three days a week. These would be applied especially across the abdomen in the caecum or in the right area of the body.
18. Following each three-day period of using the Packs, we would take Pure Olive Oil internally; not too great a quantity in the beginning, but as much as the body may assimilate.
19. Then following same, - say the next evening, - have a colonic irrigation, using a colon tube for same. To each quart of water used (body-temperature) put a heaping teaspoonful of table salt and a level teaspoonful of baking soda, dissolving same thoroughly in the water before it is used. In the last or rinse water we would put an antiseptic, such as Glyco-Thymoline - tablespoonful to a quart of water, body temperature.
20. After each meal, for four days each week - and leaving off entirely on the other days, we would take about a quarter to half a teaspoonful of ALCAROID. First dissolve this in a little water, then fill the glass; then drink another full glass of water afterward.
21. Then, after the third or fourth series of the cleansings of the system (not before), we would begin to use the electrically driven vibrator. This would be applied especially upon the areas between the shoulders and down to the caecum - that is, the sacral area along the spinal system. Use the Sponge Applicator for such. Do this about once or twice each week, after it is begun, for twenty to thirty minutes.
22. As to the diet, - keep away from white breads, meats or fats, and fried foods. Not all meats are to be left off, to be sure, if there is the desire for fish, fowl or lamb - but not fried.
23. Eat as much of fruits of all kinds as the body can well assimilate; especially citrus fruits, though it is best that these NOT be used as a part of the morning meal, but throughout the day once in a while eat an orange or take orange juice with a little lemon in it, or a piece of grapefruit. All characters of fruits are well, save raw apples, - but cooked apples are well for the body. It is best not to use bananas.
24. Do these, and be persistent and consistent with the activities; not overtiring the body at any time, but keeping an even, normal activity.
25. Ready for questions.
26. (Q) Any spiritual advice at this time?
    (A) Make the body's activities EVER creative; not only be good but be good FOR something. Have before self and give thyself at all times something to do that will be helpful for someone, each day; reminding others - not merely by precept but by example - of the love of the master.
27. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. [2451] had been to several doctors, and told that she had eczema, and was advised to go to a skin specialist. Her entire body was broken out, so that there was considerable drainage. Other parts of the skin looked dry and thick and there was quite a bit of discomfort, itching, etc. She was very thin, and had very little energy - shortness of breath, yet no organic pain. Eliminations were very poor, through the alimentary canal. Heavy feeling in the lower part of the body.

REPORTS

1. 6/14/41 Questions when coming for the check-up reading:
   1. Should any part of the previously outlined treatment be continued? If so, what part and for how long? 2. Has the stoppage in the intestines been removed? 3. What can be done to relieve the burning and itching of the skin? 4. Outline foods to stress and foods to avoid in the diet. 5. Any mental or spiritual advice? 7. What proportions of Mullen and how often?
2. 6/14/41 See 2451-2.

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