This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of September, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self through daughter - Miss [...], 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.

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, [3196].
3. Much might be said about the attitude the body has held that has caused a great deal of, or been a contributing cause to, the great distresses that come to the body; especially in the extremities, as these have grown to be in tendons, as the body has held resentments in the body.
4. Not that there are not pathological conditions existent also. For, these we find arise primarily from a very disturbed condition in the gall duct area, or the circulation between the liver and the kidneys. At times with the lack of the flow of the gall in the body forces for assimilation, sediment or inflammation has been caused there, and at times the lack of this flow carried into the kidney circulation causes stones or inflammation in the center of the kidney ducts. Hence a great deal of distress has been produced at times to the activity of the bladder itself.
5. However, these have been and are a part of the condition. Eliminating these will be getting only partially at the seat of the trouble.
6. To be sure, the age - and the lack of ability for activity due to the tautness in the body - is against the body in its being entirely eliminated from the system.
7. We would begin applying Castor Oil Packs for an hour each day, for three days in succession; not so hot as to cause too great a discomfort, but so that the area will receive - as it were - a baptism of oil as will be absorbed in the activity of the area about the liver and gall duct. Use at least three thicknesses of flannel thoroughly saturated with the Castor Oil, applied over the liver and gall duct area. Use oil cloth over same to protect the linens, and then an electric pad to keep same warm for at least an hour, at low heat.
8. When removing the Pack, sponge off the area with a weak soda water solution.
9. On the evening of the third day, following the taking of the third Castor Oil Pack, take internally two tablespoonsful of Olive Oil.
10. Then rest from these applications for five days.
11. Each day during those five days, we would apply each day a saturated solution of Epsom Salts, in heavy toweling, on the joints - as in hands, knees and feet. Wrap these compresses around the areas and leave them on, in each area, until they become thoroughly encrusted or dry. When removed, sponge off with the weak soda water and then apply Peanut Oil.
12. This may begin by producing a rash, but this means to keep up more of the Castor Oil Packs to set up better eliminations.
13. If too great a rash occurs from the use of rubs, then reduce the quantity - but massage just what will be absorbed; and continue with enemas so as to eliminate the drosses from the colon.
14. After the five days, begin again with the Castor Oil Packs and repeat the whole procedure, and so on.
15. In the diet, - keep away from solid foods so much. Not that the body is to be wholly on a liquid diet, but use more the semi-solids and semi-liquids, see? Fish and fowl may be included, but rarely ever white potatoes; though yellow yams (sweet potatoes) may be eaten. Carrots, beets, all characters of leafy vegetables should be a part of the diet - and those that aid in keeping better eliminations. Not too much of fats or of beef, but those as indicated.
16. Doing these, we should aid in eliminating much of these disturbances. As to how much may be accomplished with these depends upon how consistent and how persistent the body is in following these suggestions.
17. Ready for questions.
18. (Q) Is there anything wrong with my gastro-intestinal tract?
    (A) Other than as indicated, not as we find. These areas will be materially aided by the oil applications. This as we have given is the source of most of the disturbance.
19. (Q) What causes the nausea at times?
    (A) Regurgitation in the lower portion of the duodenum.
20. (Q) What causes the eye to become bloodshot about twice a year?
    (A) This comes from the kidney disturbance, and as we find will be materially aided by the applications and the rubs indicated, not only for the joints but for all the areas outlined.
    Doing these, we will bring better forces for the body.
    Do these, but do get rid of the animosity and the holding of grudges. These are parts of self. Become more and more selfless.
21. We are through with this Reading.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy to Miss Goodall for indexing
    (See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Castor Oil Packs and Epsom Salts Packs.)

BACKGROUND

1. 4/19/43 Daughter's letter: "Mother has been doctoring for several years for a gall bladder disorder and cramps in the abdomen. We would appreciate your diagnosis."
2. 7/11/43 Questions:
   1. What can I do for the arthritis in my fingers and back? 2. Is there anything wrong with my gastro-intestinal tract? (X-Rays have shown nothing.) 3. What causes the nausea at times? (Doctor claims it is nerves, as I am very nervous.) 4. Is there anything wrong with my gall bladder? 5. What causes the eye to become bloodshot about twice a year? (When I use the sulphathiazole ointment it clears up.)

REPORTS

1. 9/12/43 Daughter's letter:
   ..., N.Y.
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   We have received your "diagnosis" and it corresponds to what we have been told. Mother has started the castor oil packs and we feel that they will help.
   Thank you for your help and from time to time I'll keep you informed of her progress.
   We have received the book "A Search For God" and Mother is reading and studying it. She feels that this will help too.
   May God bless you in your work.
   Sincerely, [...]
   P.S. It's a very good diagnosis as it corresponds to X-rays Mother had taken a few years ago.
2. 9/19/43 Daughter's letter:
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   Mother has taken the castor oil packs followed by the epsom salt packs and peanut oil. The last treatments have left no rash. From your letter I take it to mean that if no rash appears the castor oil packs do not have to be taken again. Is that right? She is feeling much better and has no pains in the Gall Bladder.
   Thank you once again for your help.
3. 9/23/43 EC's letter to [3196]'s daughter:
   Dear Miss [...]:
   Thank you for yours of the 19th. I don't know that the disappearance of the rash means that you should discontinue the use of the castor oil packs just yet or not. Have you given your mother olive oil after each three treatments of the castor oil packs? I think you can go much slower with the packs now, as she is feeling much better, but I would, possibly every two weeks, give the oil packs three days, an hour each day, and then on the fourth day give her about two teaspoonsful of olive oil. It should get rid of that trouble in the liver and gall area. I thank you very much for letting me hear from you.
   I hope to be in New York to speak before the Psychology Club on November 9, this year. I trust I may have the pleasure of meeting either you, or both of you at that time.
   Thanking you again, and asking to be remembered to your mother, I am
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce [EC/vw]
4. 10/05/43 Daughter's letter:
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   We are starting the oil packs again this week as you suggested. Mother did take the olive oil and for the first time in years, she had no trouble digesting it.
   We both, would like to meet you and if you will be kind enough to tell us the meeting place and the time of the Psychology Club meeting on Nov. 9th, we will try to be there. Is there an admittance fee?
   Hoping to see you Nov. 9th and to hear from you before then, I am, Sincerely, [...]

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