This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of January, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [3542], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. Charles Deaton.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.) Mrs. [3542], Della Warfield, Harmon Bro and others.

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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 questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [3542].
3. As we find, there are conditions which disturb the better physical forces of the body. Though there are conditions that contribute to each that may be helped, these are not necessarily dependent one upon the other.
4. A change of climate will be of the more lasting benefit to the body, though there may be those applications that will alleviate a great deal of the disturbances.
5. These, then, are conditions as we find them with this body:
6. In the circulation we find there are indications as to how there are disturbances in the trachea and bronchi, that form what is commonly termed bronchial asthma. This plethoric condition existing there is irritated by the passage of air to the lungs themselves. Thus when there is the breathing in of any of those elements that float in the air, whether it be gaseous or any particles of dust, it produces irritation that causes coughing - which further irritates the general condition of the body.
7. And in this association comes those connections with the other disturbances that we find in the digestive system as well as in portions of the eliminating system. For coughing produces not only a spasm here - as in most cases - in the throat, but also in the diaphragm.
8. This irritation then causes disturbance with the liver and the kidneys, and with these disturbances there has been produced a condition in the sphincter muscles of the lower portion of the alimentary canal in the form of hemorrhoids.
9. As the present condition exists, it would be better for the hemorrhoids to be removed by operative measures, provided this is done when there is a better condition in the general blood supply. However, these disturbances may be aided and relieved, if certain applications will be made. And if changes are made in climate, and certain activities in exercise are taken, we may eliminate these as surely as if they were removed by a knife - but it would require a much longer period.
10. In the general conditions of the body, from the general activities of the lymph, we find those accumulations that have produced protuberances - as indicated on the limb here. This area we would massage each evening with a combination of plain baking soda and castor oil. While it will make the area sore for the time being, it will eliminate the growth entirely - if there are the changes that will bring about better circulations through the body.
11. In preparing for corrective forces for this body, then, we would find the climatic conditions that may be had in Arizona would produce better reactions for the body's condition.
12. As a palliative and to aid in removing the irritation in the throat, the bronchi or larynx, we would prepare a compound in this manner - adding these ingredients in the order named:

    Simple Syrup..................2 ounces,
Elixir of Lactated Pepsin.....1 ounce,
Syrup of Horehound............1 ounce,
Syrup of Rhubarb............1/2 ounce,
Chloroform....................5 drops.

    This should be taken not more than half a teaspoonful at a time; not swallowed but taken into the mouth and gradually mixed with the saliva so as to act upon the gastric flow of saliva in the mouth, gradually swallowed. This we find will relieve those tensions.
13. As to the diet:
14. Follow those things that are in the offing wherever there may be the activities of the body. Do not have large quantities of any fruits, vegetables, meats, that are not grown in or come to the area where the body is at the time it partakes of such foods. This will be found to be a good rule to be followed by all. This prepares the system to acclimate itself to any given territory.
15. But as indicated for this body, a drier climate, one with a more uniform atmosphere, with less irritating conditions in the atmosphere will be better for the body.
16. At any period when there are severe spasmodic reactions, it will be helpful to have the burning of certain fumes in the room - as in a croup cup or boiling water. To a pint of boiling water, put half an ounce of Compound Tincture of Benzoin. Just breathe the air or the fumes from this - it will be helpful.
17. If there is the choice of the body not to have the operation for the hemorrhoids, do prepare a combination of oils to be injected into the rectum. Put one drop of carbolic acid in an ounce of olive oil and mix thoroughly, as with mortise and pestle. Then add this to an ounce of Usoline or Nujol, again stirring thoroughly. These are to be put together so that every atom of the combination has the acid in same. A tablespoonful of this injected into the rectum, about once a week, using a baby syringe, will relieve and take away the tension.
18. Also take this exercise - this is provided the change is made in climate and the body decides against the operative measures - though the operation will remove and relieve the hemorrhoid irritation at once:
19. Each morning on arising and each evening before retiring; stand erect - gradually rise on the toes (without any shoes on) and at the same time gradually raise the hands directly above the head, straight up. Then bend forward just as far as possible. Do this three times, night and morning. These will bring better conditions for this body.
20. Ready for questions.
21. (Q) What causes night sweats?
    (A) The general respiratory system.
22. (Q) Should I have an operation for female trouble?
    (A) Not necessarily in the present. If there are the changes these conditions should improve. About twice a week, regularly, we would use douches; two times in succession using Atomidine - one teaspoonful to a quart of water body temperature, and the next time using once the Glyco-Thymoline douche - a tablespoonful to the quart of water body temperature. Then have two Atomidine douches, then one Glyco-Thymoline douche. Then - after that - use each week only the Glyco-Thymoline douche. And we will correct these disturbances - if the exercises are kept up.
23. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. Questions submitted just prior to the reading:
   Why the night sweats? Do you advise operation for hemorrhoids? Also, female trouble. What is small growth on right thigh? Do you advise leaving this climate? If so, where should I go?

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