This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of July, 1943, in accordance with request made by the mother - [...], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, THERE IS A RIVER.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Phyllis A. Goodall and Herman Theaman.

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 here - they almost forgot to keep the appointment period!
3. As we find, there are disturbances that cause discomfort and irritation to the body.
4. If there are the general precautions taken to keep a body-balance as to the energies and vitamins, to keep a normal balance in the chemical forces of the body, we may find that the body will gradually of itself outgrow this disturbance.
5. For, the disturbance began with an unbalancing of the chemical changes in the body soon after the presentation. Or when the body became an individual entity itself, those vital forces were lacking in the system that produce a coordination between the eliminating channels; that is:
6. We find that poisons, excesses of any nature, or drosses, are eliminated either through the alimentary canal, the activity of the kidneys and bladder, or are thrown off in the respiratory or perspiratory system. These arise from those variations produced in the flow of the lymph circulation, as especially controlled - that is, for this particular body - through the lacteal duct centers AND the lacteals throughout the jejunum and the alimentary canal.
7. When these become covered, or there is the heat from the body-radiation, they may take from the radiation of heat or cold, or from applications made to the skin itself, that which absorbed or taken into the body may relieve these poisons or drosses or conditions that are to be the regular eliminations from body. For, we find the effects, principles, or bodies, may absorb from mineral or vegetables the various conditions that act upon the body-forces.
8. Here, when body-heat is produced, there is the tendency - through radiation - as about the alimentary canal, or about the torso of the body - for that which should be eliminated through the regular channels to become as a rash on the body.
9. Then, those areas controlling the lacteal duct activity, - as in the 6th, 7th dorsal, the lower portion of the secondary cardiac plexus, the pylorus, and the activities to the lacteal duct and the activity about those parts of the body, - do not carry sufficient activity along nerve centers that follow the circulation of the blood and of the lymph along these channels. These become slow, and thus radiation has its effect upon the system.
10. These we would do, then, to correct these conditions in the present - that are not as severe as they have been, and yet they EXIST in the system. But the variation in radiation causes the active forces or principles in the body.
11. Through MECHANO-THERAPY (that is, osteopathic adjustments) we would CORRECT those subluxations which exist especially in the dorsal area, from the 9th dorsal to the 1st cervical, and especially the 6th and 7th dorsal where there will be found a circular lesion.
12. These corrections we would give regularly, at least once each week, for a period of about four weeks. Then leave off a couple of weeks, and then give them again for six weeks - once each week.
13. Throughout this period we would take the Yellow Saffron Tea, made from the regular American Saffron. This will be active especially upon the digestive forces, or will keep the correct activity in such as to cause a better flow of the lymph through the tissue of the lower digestion in the pylorus, in the upper portion of jejunum, and especially in the lacteal duct center. This would be made - the Saffron Tea - by putting a pinch of the Saffron (between the thumb and forefinger) in a cup and pouring boiling water over it. Allow it to stand for about twenty to thirty minutes, then strain and drink - taking about two ounces of this once each day, but make it fresh each time, you see.
14. Also occasionally - that is, once each week - drink two ounces of Mullein Tea, made from the small leaves and the blossom of the green Mullein that is in season at the present time. Put in a quart of cold water a pint measure of the green Mullein leaves and blossoms. Let come not wholly to a boil, but just to the point where it begins to simmer and boil up. Then take off and cool. Strain. Then add - to this quantity - one and one-half ounces of Grain Alcohol, as a preservative. Put a tablespoonful of this in two ounces of tap water and drink once each week, see?
15. Then, when there is a rash - or the irritation, apply Ray's Ointment. The salicylic activities here will allay the irritation, and - with the osteopathic corrections AND the properties taken internally - will aid the system.
16. In the matter of the diet, - keep away from too-high proteins for this body, until it passes at least another year.
17. Keep away from candies or pastries.
18. Ices and ice cream may be taken in moderation.
19. Here we find that Coca-Cola will be good, even for this baby. This will act to purify the circulation between the kidneys and the liver. Preferably use this in plain water, however, NOT carbonated or charged water. The effect of the tannic forces will be helpful for this condition. Two to three ounces we would take at the time, not necessarily every day - but three to four times a week would be better.
20. Fruits such as peaches or tomatoes are tabu for the body; though berries of certain kinds are very well.
21. Apples - these should be cooked, NEVER taken raw.
22. Not too much of greases, ever, for the body.
23. Stewed chicken, fish, may be gradually fed the body; also cereals. But combinations of cereals are at times bad for the body, though oatmeal and whole wheat and the Wheat Germ with the oat meal will be very good for the body.
24. Ready for questions.
25. (Q) Why does the eczema come only during the winter months?
    (A) Read what we have just given, as to the variation in the radiation of those conditions which exist in the circulation - from the unbalanced chemical condition at the time of, or just after, birth.
26. (Q) Precisely what reaction takes place when an offensive food is given, and how can the pain be alleviated quickly?
    (A) Vomiting is the better way to relieve the pain quickly. The reaction is to cause the spasmodic condition here, between the cardiac and pylorus, from the conditions which exist in the 6th and 7th dorsal center.
27. (Q) Will there be a tendency towards asthma and hay fever in later life?
    (A) Not if the osteopathic corrections are made properly along the spinal column, so that the whole of the lymph circulation is changed.
28. (Q) Is the bad odor on his breath caused by this condition?
    (A) Caused by the condition in the stomach, the lack of the emptying of the stomach, you see.
    Do these things as we have indicated.
29. We are through with this Reading.

    Two copies to Mother (one for the osteopath who will follow that part of the directions - Let us have his name and address, please.)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (7/26/43 GD's note: Ray's Ointment is distributed by Ray Chemical Co., 1001 - 3rd St., Roanoke, Va., $1 a jar.)

BACKGROUND

1. 4/12/43 "He has eaten the same meals every day for over a year; cream of wheat at breakfast and supper, strained squash and beef steak for lunch. If he deviates in any way he'll have eczema, vomiting, sour stomach and diarrhea. This is the only course I can follow, because no doctor knows just what reaction takes place in his body or any procedure to follow, to cure it."
2. 6/04/43 Mother's letter: "My son is subject to allergy of all but 3 or 4 certain foods... You are probably the answer to my prayers since the child was born, that some method would be found to help him. I don't think there is a doctor living who could hold out any promise to cure him fully."
3. 7/07/43 Mother's letter: "If there are too many ques., please ask the 2nd, 3rd and 5th for certain. They are the largest problems facing me."
   (Questions - First Physical)
   1. What causes eczema only during the winter months? 2.) Please outline a balanced diet that will not cause an upset condition. 3.) Precisely what reaction takes place when an offensive food is given, and how can the pain be alleviated quickly? 4. Is the bad odor on his breath caused by this condition? 5.) Will there be a tendency towards asthma and hay fever in later life? 6. Is a check reading on his condition necessary?

REPORTS

1. 8/16/43 Extract from [3109]'s mother's ltr.: "Dr. Michael Blackstone, who is treating [3109] is very excited and enthusiastic. When he read the reading he said 'This fellow is an osteopath, isn't he?' I laughed and tried to explain just how you go about this thing. I think he's still skeptical, but doctors are the last people to admit to themselves that they might be wrong or don't know everything."
2. 3/11/46 Gina Cerminara's letter to [3109]'s mother:
   Mrs. [...]
   Dear Mrs. [...]
   On July 26, 1943, as you no doubt remember, Mr. Edgar Cayce gave a physical reading for your young son [3109].
   We are at present conducting intensive research into the validity and efficacy of the readings of Mr. Cayce, in order to be able to publish whatever may prove to be of benefit to many people. As you may have read, Mr. Cayce died in January 1945; but hundreds of people still write asking for help. The only way we can be of any assistance to them is to compile and critically analyze the data given in other cases.
   We sincerely hope that the reading given for your son proved to be of genuine value, and that the allergies from which he was suffering were completely overcome.
   Would you be good enough, Mrs. [...] to write us a brief report on your case? We hope that the results were not negative; but even if they were, we would like to know about it. In general, we would like to have the answer, for our research records, to the following questions:
   1. Did you follow carefully all the recommendations of the reading? 2. If not, what recommendation did you fail to follow? 3. Was there any improvement in the condition? 4. Was the condition completely cured? 5. Do you attribute this improvement or this cure to the advice of the readings, as followed by you?
   We will be deeply appreciative of any information you can give us in this matter. Naturally all information is kept strictly confidential and is requested only for purposes of research.
   Thank you for your courtesy.
   Sincerely yours, [signed] Gina Cerminara
3. 7/29/46 Mother's letter:
   Association for Research and Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Gina Cerminara,
   If you will forgive the inexcusable delay in answering a misplaced letter, I will try to answer the questions you asked me in your letter of March 11.
   Question #1.
   The recommendations were followed as fully as possible considering some balking by a three year old boy with some ideas of his own.
   Question #2.
   As regards the Yellow Saffron tea each day, [3109] refused to drink it because he didn't like it. The same applied to the Mullein tea that was recommended once a week.
   Question #3.
   After the first 3 osteopathic treatments [3109] could drink fresh milk for the first time, without any reaction. He also slept a full night in his life without waking & crying from irritation. After all ten osteopathic treatments were given there was so much difference it didn't seem like the same child.
   Question #4.
   The condition was not COMPLETELY CURED. The eczema broke out in the coldest months when it was essential to wear woolen leggings and cover his body entirely. Also, he still is allergic to raw apples, eggs, citrus fruit and any foods containing grease or shortening. I avoid rich pastries & meat such as pork or bacon.
   However he can eat the pork or bacon if I don't give it to him two days in a row.
   Question #5.
   I certainly do credit the readings with the improvement in [3109]'s condition. Not so much myself & the things I did, but mainly the osteopathic treatments that were given to him.
   If you had been able to see the reactions to offensive foods, as I did, and also the suffering he went through before the reading, I'm sure you would have noticed the difference yourself. I hope the answers I've put down here, will help you in some way. If you should like more and detailed answers I'll be happy to answer.
   Yours sincerely, Mrs. [...]
4. 4/23/67 The late Mr. Wirsing's daughter wrote that Ray's Remedies are now being made and sold by druggist Ernest O. Baxter, Rt. #2, Box 170, Rochester, Indiana 46975, $1.71 for 2 ounces, plus 25 cents postage, for the ointment OR liquid.

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