This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 28th day of August, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Dr. [2801], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2802]; this we have had before.
3. Many are the changes that have come about in the physical and physical reactions in the body since last we had same here.
4. These, then, are the conditions and tendencies to be met and to be warned concerning in this body:
5. From a complication of disturbances, we find that there is a tendency towards a form of anemia. This is as a variation in the chemical reactions in the body, and from the effect of poisons as from lack of proper eliminations. These alter, as to the quantity or the FORM of the anemia. For it is at times lack of red cells. Again it is the lack of the leucocyte cells and the white.
6. These, of course, make a contribution to those tendencies for infection in throat, in mouth, and through the alimentary canal. These poisons are also contributory to an arthritic tendency. But this is more of a neuritic than arthritic nature in the present.
7. If it is allowed to remain, that is, the source of the infection and the poisons in the system, this may become such as to attack the lymph circulation in such a manner, an the thinning in the resistance may cause the muscular ends of tendons and structural portions to become more involved.
8. As we find, the hydrotherapy treatments would be more effective. But when the sweats are taken, these should be more in the form of Epsom Salts Baths. Put at least ten to fifteen pounds of Epsom Salts to fifty gallons of water, just as warm or hot as the body can stand same.
9. Following such an Epsom Salts Bath there should be the thorough rubdown with oils, combined in this manner:
10. To 4 ounces of Usoline or Nujol as the base, add - in the order named:

    Olive Oil.......................2 ounces,
Peanut Oil......................2 ounces,
Sassafras Root Oil............1/2 ounce,
Lanolin,Dissolved...............1 teaspoonful.

11. These will separate, but shake together when ready to be massaged into the body, pouring in an open container or saucer, dipping fingers in same to massage the body.
12. When giving the alcohol rub, following the massage, preferably use grain alcohol rather than denatured. Make a weak solution, yet this will stimulate the superficial circulation and not leave poisons to be absorbed and eliminated through other channels. Use twenty parts water to one part grain alcohol, see?
13. Of course, the Epsom Salts Baths should not be taken each week, but every other week - until there has been the elimination of the poisons and the drainages set up as to relieve those poisons released in mouth and gums. But do have the light sweats and the rubdown with oils, even during those weeks when the Epsom Salts Baths are not taken.
14. And at the same time there should be some stimulating treatments especially to the centers of the 3rd and 4th dorsal, throughout the cervical, the 9th and 10th dorsal, and the lumbar axis. These, combined with the removal of sources of the infection, should aid in strengthening throat, strengthening resistances, and aid in better eliminations.
15. With the hydrotherapy there should be at least two or three good colonic irrigations, some four weeks apart, to cleanse the colon of poisons. For these are the sources or the pressures that cause pain in the extremities and limbs and joints at times.
16. After the hydrotherapy treatments are begun, it would be well to have the teeth removed, or all of them that show there is the accumulation of pus at the roots of same.
17. In the matter of the diet, - keep to a diet of less fats and more of vegetables, fruits and nuts.
18. Do these, and we will begin much bettered conditions for the body.
19. Ready for questions.
20. (Q) What can I do, or have done, to cure hay fever, which I now have?
    (A) All of the treatment which we have outlined will be beneficial for this condition, but as a specific we would have this prepared as an inhalant; in a large-mouth bottle, in which there may be put a cork with two glass vents in same that may be stopped up and not allow the solution to evaporate when not in use. In such an eight ounce container put, in the order named:

    Pure Grain Alcohol..............4 ounces,
Oil of Eucalyptus..............20 drops,
Rectified Oil of Turp...........5 drops,
Compound Tincture of Benzoin...15 drops,
Tolu In Solution...............30 drops.

    Shake together when this is to be inhaled. Remove both small corks from the vents, - these not extending into the solution, to be sure - for it is only the fumes that are to be inhaled into the nostrils. Use this three to four times a day. This is an antiseptic and a healer, and will prevent the sneezing, as well as the tendency for the lymph to drip from nostril and nasal passages. It is well to inhale this into the throat also, once or twice a day. But several times a day use it for the nasal passages.
    Do that.
21. (Q) Will going to the ranch in the Ozarks prove beneficial to my health?
    (A) It would prove beneficial provided there are those precautions to eliminate the tendencies already existent. Then such a stay would be much more beneficial, if the body is in the open the more often.
22. (Q) Could I stand the exertion and work if I am called to go to ..., Oregon, to take care of my sick sister, [...]?
    (A) Not under the present existent conditions would it be very well. But if there is the use of those precautionary measures and the preventatives as indicated, then the body might be in sufficient resistance to undertake such measures if desired.
23. (Q) What can I do to overcome constipation?
    (A) Change in the diet, but first by the eliminating of some of the sources that tend to dry or call on the lymph to be used in other portions and not through the alimentary canal. Do have at least the three or four colonics indicated. Then with the diet and with the massages, this should be well improved.
24. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. See also 2801-1 through 2801-4.
2. 8/14/42 Letter: "Have trouble with my right wrist and arm, and my back. Strained myself when down in the Ozarks walking over rocks and hills. It rained a lot at the time, being in early spring, and am told from X-Ray pictures that I have arthritis of the spine. Can you find out what is best for me to do, as I surely wish to over come it. Must also find out what to do for constipation, as believe it is from the nerves of spine. Do not want to always have to take laxatives. Chiropractic helps me, but it may be that I overdo, as I do not have help, and of course a big house to care for, and our office is upstairs, as our home is a two apt. house."
   R3. 8/22/42 She submitted the following questions:
   1. What can I do, or have done, to cure hay fever, which I now have? 2. What shall I do to cure arthritis, and pain in my back? 3. Will going to the ranch in the Ozarks prove beneficial to my health? (The ranch is 2 miles from ..., Mo.) 4. Should I have my teeth extracted and have false teeth made? (I don't want to do this.) 5. Could I stand the exertion and work if I am called to go to ..., Oregon, to take care of my sick sister, [...]? 6. Am I anemic? If so, what should I take? 7. What can I do to strengthen my throat so that it will not get so sore? (I want to cure it.) 8. What can I do to overcome constipation?

REPORTS

1. 9/04/42 Dr. [2801]'s letter to EC:
   ..., Del.
   My Dear Mr. Cayce,
   I received the reading very promptly for which I thank you.
   Just as soon as I can find the right people to go to for some of the treatments mentioned I will follow through. Strange as it may seem I have often thought of having some colonic irrigations, but want to be cautious who gives them, as damage can take place if not given properly.
   However I will let you know how I come out.
   You gave a correct reading regarding my blood as well as other conditions, but I am surprised at how well I am feeling the last few days - I believe I was given a Spiritual Healing too - the day of my reading -
   As you know, I sat very quietly with my Life reading, and then meditating. All at once I felt so sleepy I could not keep my eyes open. I had tuned in on your vibrations so strongly.
   Have you ever had this happen when readings were given?
   I am being careful as to diet as directed.
   Sunday we have to go to Dixon, Ill. and I hope I will not be bothered badly with Hay Fever - Out there is where I just got it, about 1920.
   Do you have a Hospital there in Va. Beach, where treatments are given? If so what are the charges per week, for such as I would have to have as per reading.
   A friend came in today and he may send to you soon for an appointment. Am always happy to send friends to such a good man as you are. May many blessings be with you all the days of your life.
   Dr. [2802] sends his kindest regards, and as for me I am sure you know my very kindest regards are always with you and yours -
   Faithfully In His Service Dr. [2801]
   Love to Gladys too.
2. 9/09/42 EC's letter to Dr. [2801]:
   Dear Dr. [2801]:- Thank you very much for yours of the 4th - am glad to know you were pleased with your reading. Just hope you will give the suggestions made a good try, feel that you will, like hundreds of others, testify find real help in the use of same.
   Yes - have quite often, especially among spiritual-minded individuals found that from the very hour of the reading they have felt better, but maintained same by doing that suggested. While have had a few cases even where there was hearing, sight, use of limbs restored - from the hour of the reading. But here too, suggestions were made of a physical-mental or spiritual nature that were to be done.
   Dixon, I believe is where we went once, was it not? Hope you had nice trip without bother.
   No, we have no hospital at the Beach, at present. There are various ones over the country where we have sympathetic help in them, but we never suggest any one to go even one of those unless the information stipulates such.
   Thank you for your interest and trust. May be the means of being of help to many of your friends.
   Do remember us to Dr. [2802] - Miss Gladys has recently gone to Housekeeping. Has her Mother and brother with her - had been with us in the home for 18 years. Do miss her.
   Thanks again and let us hear from you with every good wish and His Blessing be with you.
   Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
3. 6/07/43 She referred a friend for a Physical Reading.

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