This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office, of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of July, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [3112], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., through her mother, Mrs. [3136], recommended by a friend and by the book, THERE IS A RIVER.

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 for this body. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [3112].
3. As we find, there are disturbances that become quite aggravating to this body. These are rather complicated, arising from nerves; that is, deterioration of the connections between sympathetic and cerebrospinal nervous systems causes at times this itching, this irritating condition which arises on portions of the body, and especially at those centers where there are the emunctory patches - as under the arm, where there are the mammary ducts and the connections with same; in the groin or crotch, where this same form of irritation is radiated to the various parts of the body, causing great reactions at times.
4. These come from a combination of sources. For, in some time back, the effects of intestinal "flu" have thinned the walls of the jejunum, and the activities there cause an irritation that affects the perspiratory glands - or those between the outer and the inner layers of skin. At times these come not only from excitement to the body but from any overexertion, or from cold or heat. Any of these will cause this same reaction.
5. This, then, sets up the attempt of the body to create the balanced circulation, so that the irritation becomes the greater in the emunctory patches especially.
6. We find that this is not a form of condition which at times comes from the blood, but - as indicated - it does have to do with the lymph flow AND the nerve activity.
7. Thus, we find that those administrations for help here will require radial activity, or radiation to the body, as well as internal activities that may aid in producing a better coordination between sympathetic and cerebrospinal activities, especially in the centers where the emunctory glands or patches are the more active.
8. Hence, we would begin taking internally once each day, preferably just before retiring, a cup of Saffron Tea. Put a pinch of the American Saffron in a cup of boiling water, or put it in the cup and pour boiling water over it and allow to stand for thirty minutes (covered during that period, of course). Then strain, cool, and drink. Use a good pinch of the Saffron, you see, between the thumb and the forefinger, to the cup of boiling water. Make this fresh each time. The activity of this upon the gastric flow of the stomach and duodenum and through the alimentary canal will tend to allay, and to work with the activities that supply the mucous membrane flow along the canal itself, thus aiding the body.
9. Also we would have the very low electrical treatments with the strong Wet Cell Appliance, used in the same order as the Radio-Active Appliance; that is, the Wet Cell - not the Dry Cell, for this should be the static electrical force - should be attached in the same manner as the Radio-Active is ordinarily used. But make the double strength charge, and have both plates of nickel; one would be attached to the wrist, the other to the opposite ankle, and so on. Make the attachment daily for twenty minutes; preferably in the evening, just after or just before taking the Saffron Tea.
10. Each evening when the Appliance is disconnected (and be sure to clean or polish the attachment plates each time before and after using), - massage the body with a combination of four ounces of Peanut Oil and one ounce of Olive Oil; especially in the cerebrospinal centers and across the sacral, the end of the spine, the feet, and then up the limbs, including the crotch and the area where the disturbances arise. Massage what the body will absorb of these oils, each time.
11. In the diet, - keep away from starches, sweets, and carbonated drinks of ANY character, or any of the drinks made from hops or of such natures.
12. Then keep the regular diet, but increase the amount of sea foods. Keep away from too much fats.
13. Do these, and we should find much better conditions for this body.
14. Ready for questions.
15. (Q) What causes the cough, and what will relieve it?
    (A) The massage, and the ability of setting up better eliminations, should reduce those tendencies for the irritation to the mucous membranes of the lung forces, or to the trachea and bronchi. The massages should relieve the body.
16. (Q) The bad color of skin for several days at a time?
    (A) The poor circulation, as indicated.
    Follow those things suggested.
17. We are through with this Reading.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See article [which was enclosed] explaining theory of the Wet Cell Appliance, also sheet of directions as to how the Radio-Active Appliance is ordinarily used. When ordering the Appliance, send the extra sheet [which was enclosed] of directions to Mr. A. M. Godfrey, 2709 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, Va., so he will have the specific instructions for your particular case.
    The American Saffron should be secured from most any drug store. If not, have the druggist to order it from S. B. Penick & Co., Asheville, N.C. - a crude drug house. It may be bought by the pound, or even by the ounce. A few cents an ounce.)

BACKGROUND

1. 7/16/43 Letter from mother, [3136]: "She for many years has had a skin difficulty. Not on her face but on the neck, shoulders or thighs. Not a rash but pimples or miniature boils. These do not form any pus on the tip, just a little dry skin and when it flakes off there is left a tiny white scar as if the pigment had been extracted. She has been to several skin specialists and of course has had many blood tests but no one really has helped her. Some doctors say it is from the nerves, others say lack of vitamins. She eats and sleeps well and is quite active - too much so, I think. At one time about 12 yrs. ago she had a touch of tuberculosis but that has cleared up entirely, but she still coughs badly. She has a check up every year to be sure and is assured there is no T.B. present, nevertheless she coughs pretty steadily everyday and it worries me.
   Her skin is a clear olive, otherwise, but there are times when she will be a 'bilious color.' Very yellow almost brown for several days.
   If you can give any advice about these 3 things, I shall be grateful - the cough, the skin eruption and the bad color."

REPORTS

1. 8/05/43 Mother [3136]'s letter:
   My dear Mr. Cayce:
   Today is the ninth day since my reading and I have not yet had a report from you.
   I wrote to you on July 18th and confirmed the appointment for myself and daughter [3112] for July 27th. The afternoon appointment had originally been made for my granddaughter but in my letter of the 18th, I asked to have this reading transferred to me.
   My daughter [3112] received her report but there must have been some confusion in her diagnosis as the symptoms did not apply to her. She has never had any rawness or breaking out in the groin or under her arms. Also you recommend a reducing diet, which would be very wrong for her.
   She is a slight little thing and really needs to put on about ten or fifteen pounds.
   May I hear from you as to any rectification of this also I should like a report of my own reading.
   Very truly yours
2. 8/10/43 EC's letter to [3112]'s mother:
   Dear Mrs. [3136]
   Thanks for yours of the fifth. It is, of course, possible in the exchange of appointments and periods of appointments that there may have been some confusion. I am sure by now all of the readings that have been made have been transcribed. They were far behind. We will be very glad [to refund your money] if you will return the reading that seems to be all out of line.
   I hope we will get this straight for you and be of a real service.
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce
3. 9/10/43 $20 check was returned to her. GD.

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