This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of January, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [3594], 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. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.)

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. As we find, there are rather disturbing conditions here. The inhaling of some disturbing factors in either the fumes or steams has caused an accumulation in the lungs and in portions of the bronchi.
3. This has caused the tendency for the palate to fall. The relaxation of same causes continued coughs or irritations, unless very hot or very cold substances are taken in the throat - and these cause irritations afterwards, as the general relaxation begins.
4. We find that operative measures are not necessarily needed, if proper precautions and treatments are taken that would cause the absorption and relieving of this irritation.
5. There will be needed in the lungs area a stimulation that will act as an antiseptic for the air chambers, as well as for the throat and the palate. We would use two inhalants, one for the lungs themselves, the other for the irritation in the throat:
6. Prepare the brandy keg - a gallon and a half charred oak keg, prepared so that the gases that form from apply brandy as it evaporates (from being kept in a warm place where this will form in the vacuum above same) may be inhaled. Put half a gallon of pure apply brandy in the keg. Fix this so that the fumes may be obtained from one end of the keg, in the manner as we have outlined. Inhale these fumes about twice to three times each day.
7. Also prepare another inhalant for the throat, in this manner, adding the ingredients in the order named.

   Pure Grain Alcohol.................4 ounces,
Oil of Eucalyptus.................20 minims,
Rectified Oil of Turp..............5 minims,
Compound Tincture of Benzoin......20 minims,
Oil of Pine Needles...............10 minims.

   Prepare this so that the fumes from shaking the solution may be inhaled through the nasal passages as well as for throat, but the greater part through the nasal passages, so that it passes into the area back of the throat - or in the back part of throat through nasal passages.
8. Twice each week for thirty minutes at first, and gradually increasing, we would apply the Infra-Red Light - not other types of light; for with the fumes of alcohol these would be detrimental, but the Infra-Red would be well. Gradually increase the time to at least an hour. This should be sufficient distance from the body not to burn.
9. Follow the Infra-Red with a massage over the chest and back, using an equal combination of Olive Oil (heated) and Tincture of Myrrh.
10. Keep up better eliminations. Colonic irrigations may be needed often, so as to cleanse the colon area.
11. To assist the eliminations occasionally take a vegetable laxative such as that having a senna base.
12. In the diet keep those foods that are body-strengthening; as plenty of liver, not too much fried but broiled, plenty of beef juices, plenty of fresh vegetable soups.
13. Do all of these and we will bring better conditions for this body.
14. Ready for questions.
15. (Q) When will I be able to work again?
    (A) This will depend upon the responses, but we should find responses in less than six weeks.
16. (Q) Will this inhalant stop my cough?
    (A) As indicated, both of them will. These will irritate at first, but use through the nostril for the stopping of cough, as well as inhaling into the lungs. Don't swallow the fumes but do draw into the bronchi and lungs the brandy fumes. Do use apple brandy, not apple jack.
17. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Self - Air Mail
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See sheets of directions [which were enclosed] for preparing the two types of inhalant recommended.
    See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing pure Beef Juice.)

BACKGROUND

1. 1/12/44 [3594]'s ltr. to EC:
   As the time for my reading comes closer Jan. 23. I want to let you know where you will find my body. One mile south of ... at the corner of ... Road in the ... Annex. (The Annex in Neon Sign) next to the ... Restaurant. After 6 month under Dr. care without improvement I left the Hospital for Home before Christmas. When I told the Doctor that I will get a reading from you he called you a fake then a voice told me to go home. As long as I could not get any cooperation from the Hospital Dr. I thought I will be better off home. I know you will tell me what to do in my condition and I have faith in you. God bless you forever. Sincerely [3594]
2. Questions submitted:
   1. Will I have to have an Operation? 2. What should I do to stop my cough? 3. When will I be able to work again?

REPORTS

1. 2/07/44 Wife's ltr. to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   Mr. [3594] would like very much to have a Check Reading in about 2 months please let us know if you will be able to do so. He was very pleased with your Reading and is following your instructions promptly.
   Thanking so much for the information you gave him we remain sincerely,
   Mr. [3594] & Wife
2. 3/21/44 [3594]'s ltr. to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   Received your letter of Feb. 22 in which you stated my appointment for check Physical reading will be for the afternoon of April first. Sending you a $10 check and Air Mail postage for return mail.
   Thanking you kindly for appointment, you surely brought new life and hope to me and my Family. God bless you Sincerely,
   Mr. [3594] & Wife
   Question 1 will a glass of red wine be all right with my supper? Question 2 How can I stop my skin itching? Question 3 Will moderate smoking retard my recovery? Question 4 We are using straight Apple? Brandy "Old Lpeas" 90 Proof is this the right kind?
3. 4/01/44 See 3594-2.

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