Edgar Cayce Readings, 3081-1

Time and Place: 3:50 to 4:05 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Maryland.

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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:
EC: Yes, we have the body here, [3081].
As we find, there are disturbing conditions and these re producing tendencies that may be corrected in the present; though allowed to remain they may build such disturbances later as to become much harder to deal with.
These, we find, are primarily the effects of inflammation.
Then, these are conditions as we find them with this body, [3081] we are speaking of:
In some times back there were the effects of flu, or influenza, that settled in the activity of alimentary canal. These have produced weaknesses, and the lack of proper assimilation or digestion.
This has reduced the elements that produce a balance between the circulations through the alimentary canal.
Hence there is caused a thinning of the walls of the jejunum. And this inflammation causes the tendency for the secretions that, not being eliminated through the regular channels, produce a rash that at times becomes very aggravating.
This causes a nervous disturbance, and has brought about - in the organs of the pelvis - a form of leukorrhea that becomes very aggravating at times.
These, as we find, are the sources of the inflammation.
The conditions in the nerve system cause irritation in ganglia along the cerebrospinal system. This is particularly indicated in the 5th and 6th dorsal, in the 3rd the 4th dorsal, and in the 3rd and 4th cervical.
With these general disturbances, at times we find things that ordinarily agree with the body - or that once agreed with the body, disagrees at times in the present; such as certain fruits, as well as cakes or pastries, as well as certain combinations of starches. All of these are rather of a general nature, but are producing specific disorders that are being indicated.
As we find, these we would do - and we will find relief, if these are used consistently; not too often, but at periods when there are the upsettings:
First, we would give that there be at least six to eight GENERAL relaxing treatments osteopathically.
When there have been at least three or four of the relaxing treatments osteopathically, have a very mild Fume Bath; using Witchhazel in the Fumes, to relieve the tensions in the body. This should be given along with the thorough hydrotherapy treatment, see? that is, the Fume Bath, the hot and cold showers, and a thorough rubdown. We would do this occasionally, beginning when there have been the first few osteopathic treatments.
Begin taking daily, almost - or about five times between Sunday and Sunday, or the like - the Yellow Saffron Tea. Put about a pinch of the American Saffron, between thumb and forefinger, in a cup and fill with boiling water. Let this steep for about twenty minutes, and then cool, strain and the like. This would be the manner of preparation. Make it fresh each time, you see.
Occasionally - about once a week, except during the Periods, of course - but once a week before and after the Periods - we would use a douche with Glyco-Thymoline in the water. Have the water body temperature, and use about a tablespoonful of the Glyco-Thymoline to the quart of water injected. Use only the Fountain Syringe for such douches. These will relax, and keep the irritations from disturbing the body so much.
On parts of the body where there are the irritations, apply the D.D.D. Prescription, preferably the Cream. Use this sparingly, but when necessary.
At least three times each week we would take a teaspoonful of ACIGEST stirred in a glass of raw milk, preferably of evening.
Also on the same days the Acigest is taken, we would thinly spread a whole wheat cracker with CALCIOS and eat.
Use the Black and White Creams for face, for hands, for body. These will keep the irritations from making the openings, or large pores.
In the diet, - beware of bananas or raw apples. Cooked apples may be taken, and other fruit cooked is preferable to being taken raw.
Beware also of small fruits, such as berries.
Do take fish and fowl mostly as the meat, if meat is taken at all.
Vegetables, and vegetable soups are very good for the body. Water cress especially, as in a salad, with celery, lettuce and tomatoes, may be taken together and would be well.
Of course, these are not all the foods to be taken, but take these at times.
Beware of white bread, or spaghetti or macaroni, or the like. Take these rather sparingly, also partake of sweets sparingly. But chocolate may be taken at times.
The only soft drink to be taken would be Coca-Cola. This is helpful in the condition through the kidneys, and in the circulation between liver and kidneys.
These do, and we will find better conditions for this body, [3081].
Ready for questions.
(Q) If I marry will my health be affected and how?
(A) That might depend most upon who the body marries, or those relationships, and the character of relationships as might be established in same. The normal reactions may be expected, but not a harmful effect to the health of the body.
We are through with this reading.
Two copies to Self
Copy to Ass'n file
(Acigest and Calcios are both manufactured by The Colloidal Health Products Corp., Atten. A. A. Nichoson, Greenvale, Long Island, N.Y. Acigest is hydrochloric acid in a form easily assimilated, and sells for $1 a bottle. Calcios is a syrupy paste that sells for $2.50 a jar. It is free calcium, easily assimilated. Black and White beauty preparations are made by the Black and White Company, New York, N.Y., and Memphis, Tenn.
Let us have the name of the osteopath you choose for this part of your treatments; also the physiotherapist who gives you the occasional fume baths.)

BACKGROUND

5/21/43 [3081]'s letter:
Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
Enclosed please find application blank and list of questions for Physical Reading.
The time given me for a Reading is July 3rd, (3:30-4:30 EWT) and the address where I will be at that time is ..., Md.
1. What is the cause of my skin breaking out and itching, what can be done to cure this condition? 2. What is the basic cause of my indigestions and what is the best method of treatment? 3. If I marry will my health be affected and how?
Very truly yours,

REPORTS

7/26/43 [3081]'s letter:
..., Maryland
Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
Have been intending to write you much sooner. I want to thank you for the Reading and can truthfully say, no matter how silly it sounds that what impressed me most was the fact that I have always said that something inside wasn't just functioning right and was causing my face and back to break out. Just like the Reading said. Whenever I expressed my opinion to the Doctors what I thought was causing my skin to break out, they perhaps thought me crazy, at least they looked at me as if to say as much. But regardless, I'm at last so thankful that we found out about you. I just know I'm going to get well and won't be troubled with my skin again. My indigestion already is very much better. I am doing everything according to the Reading.
I wrote to the Colloidal Health Products Corp., in Long Island, N.Y. on July 13th for a bottle of Acigest and a jar of Calcios which the Reading suggests that I get but up to date I haven't heard or received the merchandise from them.
My sister [3074] wrote and told you she and I went over to see Mr. [1710] and Mrs. [2803] [wife] and Mr. Cayce I do want to say they surely are lovely people. They were so nice to us. Mr. [1710] didn't exactly recommend Dr. Shellenberger as the Osteopath, but said he had gotten some very good results from him. In fact he gave us the name of a woman Osteopath, a Mrs. Grace - [McMains]. He didn't remember her last name. So sister and I selected Dr. Shellenberger to give us treatments.
Like my sister, I too will want a Check Reading after I get through with my first Reading.
Again thanking you for the Reading, and hoping you are in the best of health, I am
Sincerely yours, (Miss) [3081]
Name of Osteopath - Dr. Dwight Shellenberger [H. D. Shellenberger, D.O.] - Balto, Md. Name of Physio-therapist - Mrs. Fanny Coleman Alpert - Balto, Md.
8/02/43 [3081]'s letter:
..., Maryland Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
Received your letters of July 30th and 31st. Would appreciate it very much if you could possibly give me an earlier appointment, as I am through with my osteopathic treatments and I am still on the diet. The doctor and myself would like to know if he gave the correct adjustment and just how I'm getting along and how long I should continue with the diet and also the Calcios and Acigest.
Please leave the March 24th appointment open for a Life Reading.
Thanking you, I am
Sincerely yours, (Miss) [3081]
Enclose please find check for $10.00 for check reading.
8/23/43 [3081]'s letter:
Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Mr. Cayce:
Received your letter of August 12th. In regard to giving me a check-reading the date set aside was August 31st. You failed to mention the hour, but nevertheless I will be at this address the entire day. (..., Md.)
List of questions as follows:
1. My face and neck are still breaking out in pimples. What can be done to clear this up entirely? 2. What causes me to belch so much at times and have gas in stomach? 3. What is causing my eyes to hurt and smart at times? 4. The Doctor said milk was not good for me to drink. Is it so? 5. My hair is getting very thin and beginning to turn gray. What can be done to correct this. 6. How long should I continue taking Acigest and Calcios. Also the Saffron Tea.
Thanking you, I remain
Sincerely, (Miss) [3081]
8/31/43 See 3081-2.