This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 10th day of June, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [3043], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, THERE IS A RIVER.

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.
3. As we find, there are conditions that prevent the better physical functioning of the body. These are rather a complication of disturbances.
4. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [3043]:
5. From the effects of a deep cold, combined with some intestinal disorder, there has been produced inflammation that has upset the coordination between the lymph circulation and the central circulation, also the nerve impulses.
6. So, we find a great deal of trouble through the intestinal tract; forming gas in the lower portion of the duodenum after almost each meal, a great deal of discomfort, and the reflexing of these to the circulation between the heart, liver and lungs.
7. At other periods through the lower portion of the abdomen, and through the liver area, there are tendencies for contractions.
8. These, we find, are the sources - and the disturbances with this body.
9. In the blood supply irritations are produced at times, oft, to the superficial circulation - areas on various portions of the body, extremities as well as the torso itself, becoming irritated; while we find an irregularity to the circulation or to the pulsation itself. There is a great deal of disturbance in the soft tissue of face, head, neck. Also this disturbance between the lymph and the impulses as supplied by nerve forces of the circulation of the blood force in varied areas through the body. Especially over the abdomen these produce cold areas, even to the touch; showing the irregularity of the circulation.
10. As we find, all of these disorders, and the effects that have been produced in the functionings of the varied systems of activity in the body, should be taken into consideration in making applications that would prove the more beneficial for this body.
11. First, we would take internally a preparation made in this manner:
12. To 2 ounces of Elixir of Lactated Pepsin as the base, we would add:

    A fusion of Wild Ginseng...................1 ounce,
A fusion of Wild Ginger..................1/4 ounce.

    Take a teaspoonful of this each evening when ready to retire.
13. Also, when this is begun, begin having at least once a week a mild fume bath or sweat, using in the fumes Witchhazel.
14. Follow this with an ultra-violet light treatment, preferably with the projection of the green glass between same and the body. Stay under the light some ten to fifteen minutes, five minutes on the front side and five on the back, or such a matter.
15. After the light treatment, have a thorough rubdown, preferably with Peanut Oil.
16. Keep these in their regular order, being mindful of the diet.
17. Occasionally, when the hydrotherapy treatment is given, - say once in twenty days, unless it is necessary oftener, - have a colonic irrigation. Do use soda and salt in the first waters, in the proportions of a teaspoonful heaping full of salt and a level teaspoonful of baking soda to each gallon of water. In the last or rinse water injected, use a tablespoonful of Glyco-Thymoline to the gallon of water, as an intestinal antiseptic. These will prevent irritation, and these should rid the system of these disturbances.
18. When there is acute pain through the abdomen, apply a Castor Oil Pack. Use some three thicknesses of flannel, preferably old rather than new flannel, well saturated with the Castor Oil, and apply directly to the skin. This preferably as we find, in this case, would be applied over the right side, extending from close under the ribs to almost the caecum area. Then we would apply to this the electric pad, even though the Pack should be put on hot. Let this remain on an hour.
19. DO NOT take any carbonated drinks of any kind. Carbonated waters are not good.
20. DO use a good deal of sea food, a great deal of leafy vegetables, and the character of foods that are body and blood building; as celery, lettuce, radish, carrots, beets, beet tops, water cress, - all of these should be taken quite often; not every day, to become tiresome for the body, but these will be found to be most helpful.
21. Ready for questions.
22. (Q) What causes the migraine headaches?
    (A) This is from the stomach.
    As we find, these applications should get rid of a great deal of this disturbance.
23. We are through with this Reading.

    Two copies to Self (one for Dr. H. J. Reilly, RCA Bldg., Sixth Ave., N.Y.C., who can follow the directions for the Fume Baths, etc.)
    Two Ass'n file
    (See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Castor Oil Packs.)

BACKGROUND

1. 4/16/43 Letter: "I have awful neuritis all over me, and one migraine after another, which seems to upset my digestion. Some doctors say my spastic colitis gives me the neuritic pains and heads, and others say that my sinus upsets and poisons everything."
2. 5/02/43 Letter: "You might be interested to hear I had various x-rays taken last Wednesday and the verdict is I haven't gallstones. It is a great relief to me to know that, as you can imagine. All the trouble seems to come from a spastic colon, which sets up colitis and a nervous tummy, and so stops the gall from functioning properly. When the attacks come on, I feel thoroughly unhealthy and it also gives me neuritis. Dr. Rosenhain is going to get in touch with a N.Y. M.D. I have chosen, and give him a history of my case. At present, Dr. Rosenhain has given me a sedative to calm the tummy, also a mild cathartic. I am not in favor of sedatives, but suppose for a few days they wouldn't hurt. I prefer to be wide awake. But perhaps the spastic business might quiet down a bit. I wish I hadn't to wait until June 16th for the Rdg., because I am so anxious to hear what you prescribe for me. I feel you will diagnose my case thoroughly. So few medicines I can take, and the doctors find me a problem."

REPORTS

1. 6/15/43 Wire:
   WESTERN UNION
   FH90 43 DL=KP NEW YORK NY 15 1149A EDGAR CAYCE= ARCTIC CRESCENT V=
   THANK YOU FOR THE READING I SHALL CARRY OUT YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BEFORE GOING AWAY TO THE WHITE MOUNTAINS AT END OF JUNE AND CONTINUE ON MY RETURN AND I SHALL KEEP YOU POSTED AS TO PROGRESS MADE KIND REGARDS
2. She subsequently obtained a Physical Rdg. for her husband, Mr. [3554].
3. 1/02/44 Mrs. [3043]'s ltr. to EC:
   New York City
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   Your last note reached me when I was in Doctors Hospital being treated for a LONG SPELL of colitis. I came home a few days before Christmas - not by any means free of the Colitis but I wanted to put the finishing touches to things to make it a jolly Christmas for the children. I managed somehow to get everything ready, and I kept to a very Strict Sloppy diet and took "Kaolin" to make a coating for the tummy Several times a day, and when the pain got bad I took Paregoric. I am eating more solid food now & feeling stronger, but I still need to take one dose of Kaolin a day & sometimes Paregoric. I am not keen on taking drugs, but the Colitis has been so awful I have had to try & Stop it. I am So anxious to know why I should have this Colitis after 20 years of being frightfully Constipated. Perhaps you will be able to tell me the Cause of the Condition, & what to do for it when you are under the influence of sleep.
   1. What is the cause and cure of long attack of colitis? 2. How can I keep regular and yet not start colic? 3. Any further advice, physical, mental or spiritual?
4. 1/11/44 See 3043-2.

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