This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of April, 1943, in accordance with request made by the husband - [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by his son, Mr. [2841].

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2975].
2. As we find, there are conditions that prevent the better physical functioning of the body. These have in some measures been long standing, and have gradually undermined the vital forces.
3. And then with the lack of proper eliminations (for these tendencies also have been a part of the general trouble), there are such toxic conditions as to become a hindrance in not only the activities of the body but as to produce a great deal of distress at times.
4. As we find, it is not of an arthritic nature, but more of a neuritic - not neurotic; though it does cause at the present some distressing conditions in the muscular and nerve forces that give a great deal of pain.
5. We find that these conditions alter the regulation of the pulsation. They also disturb the activity of the liver and kidneys.
6. And the attempts of the kidneys to do some of the work that should be done in other eliminating channels cause these to give some distress.
7. Thus we have the effect of uric acid, or a rheumatic reaction in the body.
8. These as we find, combined with the disturbances which have existed in the mucous membranes of face, head and throat, are the sources of the disturbance in or with this body at present.
9. To bring about bettered conditions, we should have - for the first portion of the applications, at least - about six to ten hydrotherapy treatments with massage, and this should include at least, during that period, three colonic irrigations. And this should be among the first things given the body - a good, systematically given, colonic irrigation.
10. Then a mild cabinet sweat, then a thorough rubdown; using an equal combination of Pine Oil and Peanut Oil for massaging, and this as we find will materially relieve the present distresses.
11. We would give these about twice each week (that is, the general hydrotherapy treatments, not the colonics) for the first four or five. The first two colonics should be within ten days of each other, but these should be carefully administered.
12. As an inhalant to cleanse throat and bronchi of those disturbances that contribute to the upsetting of the liver and the digestive forces, which have caused the tendency for toxic forces from lack of proper eliminations, we would prepare this combination of ingredients.
13. To 4 ounces of grain alcohol (at least 90% proof) add, in the order named:

    Oil of Eucalyptus...............20 drops,
Rectified Oil of Turp............5 drops,
Tincture of Benzoin.............15 minims,
Rectified Creosote...............3 minims.

14. Put this solution in a large-mouth bottle, so that two vents in the cork may be put into same; these not to extend into the solution, but prepared so they may be corked themselves.
15. Use this night and morning, and then if there is a tendency for the cough in the evening or through the night, use same. Shake the solution well, then remove both of the small corks from the vents, inhale into the mouth and throat. Do not swallow, but inhale so that the fumes go into the bronchi and lungs - only the fumes, not the spray from same. When not in use keep tightly corked.
16. Do this at least twice a day, regularly, and when there is an irritation in throat do the same.
17. After there have been taken at least ten of the hydrotherapy treatments AND the massage, then begin taking (not before) the Purity Cross Vitamin tablets, but take them only three times each week - and take when ready to retire; one tablet three times each week.
18. We would also be mindful of the diet. Do not overcrowd the system with starches, but have plenty of raw vegetables, some each day; celery, lettuce, carrots and greens of any kind. This may include tomatoes if so desired.
19. Do not take too much sweets.
20. But we will soon find much improvement for this body.
21. Ready for questions.
22. (Q) What should be done for constipation?
    (A) As indicated, the massage - and especially the colonics should relieve this. Then the diet. If there will be used fruits and vegetables more than starches, we will find this will change as these things are corrected in the system.
23. We are through with this Reading.

    Two copies to Husband (one for son, to be turned over to a good physiotherapist who will follow these suggestions; such as Dr. H. J. Reilly, R.C.A. Bldg., 1250 Sixth Ave., N.Y.C., or someone he will suggest in your vicinity)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (4/20/43 GD's notes: See illustration [which was enclosed] of type bottle to be secured for the inhalant.
    Purity Cross Vitamins have just recently been put on the market, so may not be obtained from your local druggist. You can order them direct from: The Psyllium Company, Towson, Maryland. $2.95 for 120 capsules
    Let us have the name of the physiotherapist you choose, if other than Dr. Reilly.)

BACKGROUND

1. 3/22/43 Husband requested the reading saying that their son [2841] and granddaughter [2084] had both received benefits from theirs:
   "My wife [2975] appears, both in looks and manners, like a woman many years younger than her age. From a child she has suffered from occasional spells of bronchitis, with an annoying bronchial cough. She suffers from constipation much of the time. Her physician has told her that a toxic condition exists (cause unknown) which is responsible for numerous headaches. Another doctor has said that she is inclined to have some kidney trouble. She tires out quickly and occasionally feels cold even in warm weather. At times she gets very pale and never has any bright red color in her lips."
2. 3/23/43 "I neglected to report that for about a week she has suffered with pains in the back, similar to lumbago; but today the pain extends up and down her spine from a point near the shoulder blades to a location about opposite her hip joints."

REPORTS

1. 7/15/43 Husband's letter: "The hydrotherapy treatments are impossible to obtain here, but she has been using the treatment by inhaling the fumes of the mixture prescribed. Her coughing is not so frequent nor so violent and I hope it may disappear in due time. She is still troubled with constipation and has to take medicine occasionally for that." [He indicated they would be going to visit their son in Conn. soon and would go to Dr. Reilly's for treatment as suggested.]

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