This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 1st day of January, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [3499], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Harmon Bro.

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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, we have those conditions about this body, and those disturbances which have been a part of the entity's experience in the present.
3. These as we find are complex in their nature. The stage has been reached where there is not only the involvement of the pulmonaries, where operations have been performed, but the system has so turned as to cause a plural condition in the lymph circulation.
4. Thus the trunk portion of the body as well as the lower extremities we find becoming filled with superficial fluid circulation. These are not responding to the administrations being made, except at times.
5. However, we would not discontinue any of the treatments. We WOULD diminish the quantity of the injections.
6. We would apply the ultra-violet ray from the Mercury Light, not the Carbon Light; using the healing light or green glass between the ultra- violet ray and the body. Give this every other day, beginning with not more than a minute, and this applied preferably to the back area; that is, over the ribs and that area of the spinal column. Have the ultra-violet at least thirty-eight inches from the body, and the green glass - a piece about ten by twelve inches - should be at least fourteen inches from the body, so as to diffuse. True, some will maintain that this deflects the ultra-violet ray; but the healing ray is produced by the effect that the distance and color has upon the body-energies. While these are penetrating rays, it will be found with this type that they will deflect so that the activity is produced upon the structural portions of the body - that naturally become involved where there has become needed separation or segregation through the increased quantity of the leukocytes in the system. And these will tend to disseminate or dissolve such conditions.
7. Also we would prepare a charred oak keg for inhaling the fumes from Pure Apple Brandy; using at least half a gallon or more in a gallon and a half container - this kept where evaporation takes place rather highly, as on a radiator or close to a stove. Only the gas is to be inhaled into the lungs. Inhale these fumes once, twice, and even three times a day provided the inhaling is not done too heavily. Prepare the keg so that the openings are in one end, two of them, one prepared with a tube so as to inhale the gas that forms from the evaporation.
8. This, with the Light suggested to be used, will prevent greater accumulations. If used regularly this will also react upon the kidneys and the action of the circulation as to reduce the tendency for these accumulations of fluids in body, as well as through portions of the torso.
9. These do, and we should find them proving helpful influences for the body.
10. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) At what rate should the hypodermics be discontinued?
    (A) These should be just sufficient to make the pain bearable. When the body gets beyond the ability to stand the pain, then use the hypodermic. But if sufficient of these other applications are used as suggested, there should be the gradual reducing of pain.
    So long as the hypodermics are taken it will be necessary that there be good eliminations or evacuations daily from the alimentary canal. Oil enemas should be used, or laxatives that are not too violent. We find it would be better to vary these from the mineral salts to the vegetable compounds. Give one at one time, and the other at the next, when a laxative is necessary. Also the cleansing with the oil enemas will be helpful.
    Do these in that manner. These as we find offer the better prospects or opportunities for helpful forces.
12. (Q) What about the diet?
    (A) This has been cared for very well. We would keep very much along that line. We would increase, when practical, the quantity of the raw foods; especially water cress and carrots. These may be prepared with gelatin, and in various ways to suit the taste of the body. Do these.
13. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Self
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    (See drawing [which was enclosed] to illustrate type of charred oak keg to be prepared for inhaling Brandy Fumes.)

BACKGROUND

1. 10/20/43 Nurse's letter to EC:
   .., Va.
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce-
   I as the Registered Nurse on the case of Mr. [3499] am writing you details of the case in hopes you could give him an earlier appointment.
   He has been ill now for 30 months having had five operations, two abdominal, three for lung abscess. The doctors apparently have given him up or do not know what to do for him.
   At present his hands, feet and legs are badly swollen. He has become very depressed, and cries considerably. He has been very cooperative and has tried so hard to get well besides spending thousands of dollars. I am sure you could help him so much and it would be such an act of "mercy".
   I of course cannot or would not dictate as to an appointment, but Mr. Cayce could you see this case as I have seen it I know you would take it over. I am writing this because by his condition now I am afraid he will not be living by Jan. 1st 1944. They of course do not know I am writing as they do not consider things as serious as I know they are, I have been a graduate nurse since 1917; registered in Pennsylvania & District of Columbia.
   Would it be possible for you to come and see him? they would come and get you or pay your expenses. Anything to have him recover.
   Sincerely, [...]
2. 12/27/43 [3499]'s letter [via wife?]:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   According to your letter of Oct. 13th, you will give me a physical reading Jan 1, 1944, between 3:30 and 4:30 P.M. At that time, I will be at our farm, at the above indicated address, which is 38 miles south of ..., on U.P. Route #29. My illness dates from May 17, 1941, during which time I have spent practically all of my time in bed. Five separate operations have been performed including two on my abdomen for diverticulitis and later to remove a fistula which reappeared six months after the second operation. My chief illness however results from the abscessed condition of my right lung. After my first abdominal operation in June 1941, peritonitis set in and I lost approx. 75 pounds. In my weakened condition I developed post operative pneumonia and pleurisy. From these ailments my right lung became abscessed and in February and again in March 1942, an operation was performed on my lung. It was found completely abscessed and at that time, the doctors did not feel I would survive. Drainage was established from the lung, first with packing and later with a tube. This continued until April 1943 when my condition again became critical and a third operation was performed on my right lung. Two more abscesses were found and removed and drainage again established. I have a tube in my right lung at present from which the injection drains profusely. The injection thru laboratory tests, has been [?] as being of a staphococcus and streptococcus nature with a tuberculous base because of an illness of pulmonary tuberculosis ten years ago, which was completely arrested in January 1935. At present, I am fairly comfortable with a trained nurse in constant attendance but I have the injections in my lung and also in my abdomen which drain consistently and which requires two dressings daily. The lung wound has healed considerably since the operation last April and the cavity appears to be satisfactorily closing from the inside out. The injection however is there. Inclusive to the above major ailments, I have had some edema and some swelling of my joints, knees, and hands which it is felt is attributable to the absorption of poison in my body. You asked me to present questions I would like answered which briefly are as follows.
   1. What can and should be done medically or surgically to clear up the infection in my right lung and subsequently close the wound? 2. The same question as it applies to the infection in my abdomen.
   I pray that you may be able to help me because after nearly three years of illness and confinement, I naturally would like to get well and again lead a normal life with my family and friends.
   Will you please let me hear from you in detail after the reading or if you prefer you may communicate with my wife at the above address. With my best wishes to you personally for the splendid work you are doing and wishing the Association increased success in the New Year I am, Sincerely, [3499]
   P.S. I am taking 8-10 hypodermics in 24 hours. Dilaudid - grain 1/64 with 3 of the hypodermics being 1/32 of a grain. This may be immaterial as I have felt and the doctors too that these could be thrown off, once I am well. I have no temperature and my pulse is only slightly rapid. My appetite is good.

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