This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of June, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2518], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by his wife, Mrs. [2899], and Miss [1747].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

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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, [2518].
3. As we find, there are disturbing conditions respecting the better physical functionings through the body. We find that the effects are not the ordinary result from the causes.
4. These are the conditions, then, as we find with this body of [2518] we are speaking of:
5. THE BLOOD SUPPLY, with the effects created or caused in portions of the body, indicates that there are excesses of poisons attempting to be eliminated through the perspiratory system, because of the lack of coordination in the general eliminating system.
6. Thus a form of eczema is produced at times which is of a nature other than that indicated by other conditions ordinarily, which arise mostly from prenatal disturbances.
7. Here we find that there are subluxations, or deflections in activities of certain glands that are active with the glandular forces in the eliminating system. Then the unbalancing of the chemical forces in the body produces periodically (and this is the variation in the body of these disturbances) more of a pressure on the exterior portion. Usually this disappears as cold weather comes on, by the very nature of the bodily functions increasing the circulation to the extent as to carry off these poisons through the alimentary canal, and the activity of the liver, kidneys and the respiratory system.
8. On the other hand, external heat causes the superficial circulation to become overheated; and the deeper circulation being colder, there is a slowing of activity in some portions of the glandular force and the excess activity in the thyroids.
9. Also a lack of calcium is indicated in the body, by the very color or nature of the toenails and fingernails, and even the condition which exists at times in the hair on various portions of the body.
10. In the circulation, or blood supply, this humor is existent more in the second skin or lower portion of the epidermis; producing an unusual form of eruption, in a scaly matter, from the lymph circulation.
11. All of these conditions should be taken into consideration when applications are made, so that there may be not only corrective measures to remove the causes but also to remove the effects of the conditions existent.
12. THE NERVE SYSTEM, of course, there is an irritation to the nerve forces of the exterior portions of the body, through the superficial circulation; which also is aggravating to the mental forces. The irritation exists especially in those centers where superficial and the deeper circulations are manifested, from the impulses in certain ganglia.
13. We find that this condition really began years ago, by pressures that exist in the lumbar axis, the ileum plexus, and especially the coccyx area; also from those periods when there was a disturbance in the circulation from the 3rd and 4th dorsal area.
14. These are the centers, then, where mechanical corrective measures are to be made.
15. THE ACTIVITY OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, we find that the organs only become sympathetically involved, under the stresses indicated by glandular and nerve system, and the eruption or the flowing of the superficial circulation to the outer portion of the body, - as the perspiratory glands become more active by lack of coordination in the centers or areas that carry these poisons to the central system to be eliminated and not to the outer portion of the body.
16. AS WE FIND, THEN, IN MAKING APPLICATIONS THAT WOULD BE MOST BENEFICIAL:
17. First we would begin with the helpful forces for the rash or eczema, or to allay the irritations. Then we would follow those things to remove causes and to set up a better condition in the chemical forces of the body; else, through cold or congestion or some form of infection, portions of the organs might become involved and contributory to the condition, making a very serious disturbance for the body; as in lungs, kidneys or liver.
18. Then, these we would do:
19. Bathe off the affected parts each day, at least once each day, using Cuticura Soap, and then apply Ray's Prescription for eczema. The character or nature of the properties here will allay, but of course will not be curative forces. They are merely to allay the irritation.
20. Take small quantities internally each day of calcium, in the form of CALCIOS; at least for periods of five days at a time, leaving off a few days and then taking again, and so on. Take just the quantity as would be spread on a cracker, whole wheat cracker preferably.
21. Also add to the diet a great deal of raw vegetables. Have one meal each day consist principally of raw, fresh vegetables. Include such as celery, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, - all of these chopped very fine would be the preferable, - radishes, and all such. There may be used an oil or a salad dressing, just as best palatable for the body.
22. Do not combine any quantities of starches; that is, such as potatoes AND spaghetti at the same meal. Never use spaghetti, for this body, with tomatoes and peppers. Spaghetti may be taken, but preferably with the meats.
23. After the diet has been followed for a week to ten days, with the Calcios being taken and the Ray's ointment being used, - we would then begin making the corrections osteopathically; with special reference to those conditions existing in the coccyx, the 4th lumbar, the 3rd and 4th dorsal; coordinating the rest of the centers with same.
24. At all times drink plenty of water. Occasionally, - say once a week, - put a lithia tablet in a glass of water and drink it. This will stimulate better circulation and set up better drainage through the whole of the alimentary canal, especially as related to the hepatic circulation; that is, the circulation between the liver, the kidneys, and the flow through the alimentary areas of the body. [10/25/52 Comment by D. H. Fogel, M.D. (heart specialist): Lithium - pharmacology of.]
25. The Calcios will increase the pulsation sufficiently, which is indicated as being slow at times; though the pressure sometimes becomes abnormal.
26. Do these, - and we will remove the causes; preventing a great deal of trouble later - removing these disturbances from the body.
27. Do that.
28. Ready for questions.
29. We are through for the present.

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    (Ray's Prescription for Eczema is distributed by Ray Chemical Co., Atten. T. R. Wirsing, 1001 - 3rd St., Roanoke, Va.
    4/23/67 Mr. Wirsing's daughter wrote that Ray's Remedies are now made and sold by Ernest O. Baxter, druggist, Rt. #2, Box 170, Rochester, Ind. 46975, $1.71 for 2 oz. plus 25 cents postage.
    Calcios is manufactured and distributed by The Colloidal Health Products Corp., Greenvale, L.I., N.Y., Atten. A. A. Nichoson. It is a syrupy paste that sells for $2.50 a jar. According to the Readings, it is the best way of assimilating free calcium.
    See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for Osteopath. We would refer you to Dr. Arthur E. Smith, 521 Dollar Bank Bldg., Youngstown, Ohio, as he has had some experience with following Mr. Cayce's Readings.)

BACKGROUND

1. 6/13/41 Eczema (especially on hands, for number of years; comes every summer and leaves in fall and winter). No doctor has been able to find cause or cure.

REPORTS

1. 9/21/41 [2518]'s letter to EC:
   ..., Ohio
   Mr. Edgar Cayce;
   Referring to my reading by you of June 26, 1941, 10:55 to 11:15 A.M. E.S.T.
   I have followed instructions as close as I think it is possible and results are not as I expected. My hands are still broke out around the base of the fingers, although there has been some improvement.
   I have had 11 Osteopathic treatments from Dr. Smith, which lately has consisted of the use of what he calls a short wave machine, that produces like an artificial fever and the use of a cold quartz Violet Ray on the effected parts, plus the usual massage of the parts described in the reading.
   Questions??
   1. How many of these osteopathic treatments should I have? 2. I have taken almost one 2 oz. jar of "Calcios." Should I continue the use of Calcios, if so, for how long? 3. The Rays Ointment seems to irritate the affected parts by sort of baking it underneath skin. The affected parts seem to be less irritable when exposed to the air than when covered with a thick grease such as Ray Ointment. Should I continue to use this?? 4. I still use the Lithia tablets as suggested and from outward appearances my kidneys are all right, but I am bothered a good bit with constipation. Have you any suggestions to remedy this since it is necessary to have proper elimination?
   I had hoped for more results sooner than this, maybe I expect too much too soon. I have faith that your suggestions, as to the cause of this skin trouble, are correct. Most skin doctors believe that it is entirely on the skin and will not doctor from within.
   Hoping for some suggestions.
   Yours, [2518]
2. 11/08/41 See 2518-2.

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