This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 17th day of December, 1942, in accordance with request made by the grandfather - Mr. [437], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, [2862].
3. As we find, while conditions are not so serious, there has been rather an acute disturbance - though the body is some better in the present.
4. The upsetting, as we find, arises from disorders in the eliminating channels; especially the alimentary canal.
5. Some congestion, combined with the toxic forces, causes some inflammation through the caecum area.
6. There is not as yet any inflammation in the appendicial area.
7. But we would give internally very small doses, but close together, of Fletcher's Castoria. Give about half a teaspoonful every hour until there is a thorough cleansing of the alimentary canal.
8. Each evening, for at least two or three evenings, apply over the right lower abdomen, and the abdomen itself, an equal combination of Mutton Tallow (melted), Spirits of Turpentine and Spirits of Camphor, and then put a warm flannel over the area.
9. Also massage the spine, especially along the area between the shoulders to the hips, with Cocoa butter. These applications would be made only of evenings when ready to retire.
10. These should clear the conditions.
11. If there is the arising of temperature, after these applications - or even during the period of the cleansing, better have the attention of a physician.
12. But do these, and as WE find we will clear the condition.
13. Ready for questions.
14. (Q) Any advice regarding diet during this period?
    (A) A liquid diet, - milk, cereals and the like, - especially through these periods.
15. (Q) Was this first attack caused by anything the body ate?
    (A) As just indicated, it is a combination of congestion, toxic forces, and an upsetting in the digestive system.
    Do these things as indicated, if we would bring the better forces for the body.
16. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mr. [437] - Air Mail
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 12/16/42 Phone request by grandfather, [437]: "They thought she had appendicitis attack - complained of pain in side and vomited, but after a while it stopped and they don't think now she has appendicitis. But she vomited again this morning. So make up your series of questions and get as much dope on it as you can. I'll phone tomorrow night to see what the Rdg. has said."
   1. What is cause of recent vomiting and pains in stomach?

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