This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 19th day of November, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - [2853], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., through Mrs. [1315].

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; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2853].
3. As we find, there are disturbances which prevent the better physical functioning in the organs of the body. These have to do with the organs of digestion and elimination.
4. These, then, are conditions as we find them with this body, [2853] we are speaking of:
5. The blood supply and the chemical reactions in the gastric flow from indigestion indicate there are disturbances between the liver and the kidney circulation, owing to the manner in which there is at times regurgitation in the area of the lower portion of duodenum.
6. This, as we find, indicates that character of disturbance that is seen here in the gall duct area. It is not gallstones, we find, but tends - owing to the manner in which there is an irritation; very little, to be sure, but the soreness indicates the disturbance between the activities of the chyle upon certain characters of foods - to have the effect in the body for the activity of the kidneys in their attempt to drain from blood and plasm certain forces that cause this reaction again in the form of sediment; not only in the urine but in the activity in the gall duct area.
7. Unless there are measures or means taken to correct these conditions, we find that the poisons and effects may be so distributed through the body as to be hard to deal with, without causing a great deal of distress to the body in its activities, in its mental and physical capacities.
8. First, - through these periods of treatments, at least, - there should be the elimination of any form of liquors, ales, or even of carbonated drinks. While in a portion of the period such a drink as Coca-Cola will be helpful to the kidneys for purification, owing to the forms of combinations in same, this should be made with plain and not carbonated waters.
9. But first, in the corrections, we would begin leaving off any fats, oils, or the like.
10. Do have, though, for an hour each day, the application of Castor Oil Packs over the liver and gall duct area. While a bit messy, this may prevent the necessity of operative measures, and will aid in preparing the body for the full eliminations. Use at least three thicknesses of flannel, and this flannel sufficiently large to cover the right side and half way or more across the abdomen from the rib and breast area on the right side, extending almost to the caecum area on that side. The cloths should be saturated with the hot oil, and applied directly to the body, warm, and then heat applied - as from an electric pad. When this Pack has been kept on for an hour, as warm as the body can reasonably stand, sponge off the area with warm soda water. Do this each day for three days.
11. At the end of the third day, following the third application, you see, - take internally at least two tablespoonsful of Olive Oil.
12. Then, after resting three days, - have such an one as Coulter drain the gall duct osteopathically.
13. During these periods let the diets be principally of liquids and semi-liquid foods; and include in same the raw vegetables, - as lettuce, celery, radish, carrots (grated, preferably), with a salad dressing. All of these would be a part of the meals.
14. With these cleansings, we will find the tendencies for gas formations should disappear, also the dizzy effects as produced through the body at times of mornings, and the disturbances with the kidneys.
15. Be consistent, be persistent.
16. Ready for questions.
17. (Q) What effect has alcohol when you eat raw oysters?
    (A) It produces a chemical reaction that is bad for MOST stomachs. Oysters should never be taken with whiskey.
18. (Q) Does alcohol affect my condition?
    (A) As indicated, if the condition would be cleared, do not take any alcoholic drinks during the period these treatments are taken. It does affect the body. But if there is the desire for taking same in a mild manner, it may be done without too great a disturbance, PROVIDED the system is cleansed first!
19. (Q) Why do I get pains in the abdominal region?
    (A) As indicated, from the regurgitation from formations of gas - because of the reactions given.
    Do as we have outlined, if we would remove these disturbances.
20. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Self through Mrs. [1315]
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Castor Oil Packs.
    When you are ready for that part of the treatment, take one copy of your Reading to Dr. Geo. N. Coulter, 18 East 41st St., New York City.)

BACKGROUND

1. 11/16/42 Letter from Mrs. [1315]: "Would it be possible to give Mrs. [2853] and myself a Rdg. before Friday. We are both at the above address. The enclosed application and check is from Mrs. [2853], also her questions."
   1. Why do I get pains in the abdominal region? 2. What is the condition of my kidneys? 3. Does alcohol affect my condition? 4. Have I a gall bladder condition? 5. Is there any special diet for me to follow? 6. What effect has alcohol when you eat raw oysters? 7. I am usually distressed and filled with gas. What can I do to expel same?

REPORTS

1. 10/28/52 Comment by D. H. Fogel, M.D. (Heart specialist):
   [2853] - First Physical Reading
   Cholecystitis

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