This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of October, 1932, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [4293], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. David E. Kahn.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis and L. B. Cayce.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes. Now, as we find, there are conditions affecting the better functioning forces of the body. These conditions in the present are affecting the functioning of organs, and are causing or producing more and more of those drosses, or those conditions that affect the body in its activity and locomotion; in that those elements that are lacking, or that are preventing the proper functioning of glands (through the inability of the drosses to be eliminated and replaced by sustaining and resuscitating forces), make for a tautness that comes more and more in the functioning of the extremities. Necessarily the organs are affected, in that the drosses are carried to and fro in the system, or are finding lodgement in the positions that produce tautness in muscular forces, in the tendons of the extremities, in portions along the spine and other parts of system. These make for improper impulses, as the body naturally gives way to the excruciating pains that are caused at times.
2. The addition of elements to overcome the pain, in the form of sedatives or those properties that have been taken to effect a deadening of the nerve forces so pressed upon by the pain or congestion, only leaves more and more of the drosses to be taken care of in the system. These, of course, make for effects then in the functioning of the organs, in various ways and manners; as at times the character of headaches that arise, at other periods tautnesses in the muscular forces of the arms and limbs, stiffness in portions of the body, the bad tastes that arise from the digestive system, the improper activity for the heart's action. All of these are sympathetic, or - as given - are functional disorders, produced by the improper balance of these conditions existent in the system.
3. To meet the needs of the conditions, as we would find, in the first portion of that necessary to bring about the better conditions for this body:
4. We would leave off, just as far as possible, those of the sedatives.
5. We would begin first with Toris Compound. This would be made into two solutions; take two quantities, or two of the ounce containers. One would be made with simple syrup as the carrier; the other would be used with spirits frumenti - at least eighty-five proof. Then add the two quantities together. Begin with taking two teaspoonsful four times each day, taken after meals and before retiring. This will make for an increase in the eliminations of the alimentary canal.
6. As these eliminations are begun, while the pains will be easier, we would also begin a twenty to thirty minute salts bath at least twice each week. Put three to five pounds of Epsom Salts in sufficient water in the bath tub to cover as much of the body as possible, and as warm as the body can take, see? The body should lie in this for twenty to thirty minutes; then have a thorough rubdown, especially all along the cerebro-spinal system, and down the nerve centers that make for the activities in the extremities, along the sciatic nerve, along the flexus nerves that run to the ends of the fingers. For this thorough massage or rubdown, use a compound prepared in this manner:
7. To a tablespoonful of olive oil, heated, add a tablespoonful of tincture of myrrh and a teaspoonful of oil of sassafras.
8. Use this on the hands when massaging and rubbing down the body, see? If this is not all absorbed, rub alcohol may be used to cleanse same, but it should be massaged thoroughly, so that it will be absorbed by the body while it is warm, and closing the pores, so the effect of the myrrh and olive oil will be to the muscular forces, also to the structural portions of the body.
9. Be mindful of the diet, that there are less of the acid producing foods than have been taken. This means to beware of too much starches, too much of the greater and heavier proteins, or proteins that carry a great amount of dross that is to be eliminated. The following would be an idea as to the character of diet:
10. Mornings - stewed fruits, or cereals, or citrous fruits; but do not mix ANY of these together! Let the meal be of one or the other of these, see?
11. Noons - juices or broths of meat, with a green vegetable salad.
12. Evenings - well cooked vegetables that grow ABOVE the ground; none that grow below the ground - none! Those that are of the activity as to make for tuberous forces and heavy starches (as all of these are) make for heaviness that is hard to eliminate.
13. In the salad or green vegetables, carrots (which grow under the ground) may be used occasionally, but not too much of these. Tomatoes are especially good for the body, though these have been taboo by some who have given a diet for the body. Especially the tomato juices that are prepared or preserved are good, provided they are NOT preserved with any form of preservative matter such as benzoate of soda or similar preservatives; but such as Libby's, or the like, are of the nature that is helpful to the body.
14. In the fruits, especially pears and apricots are well for the body. Beware of too much apples. Figs, grapes, and the like, are good. Do not use any bananas, or of that nature, but other things and other conditions may be taken.
15. After thirty-eight treatments we would give further instructions; that is, of the baths - which would be taken twice a week, and followed with at least six rounds of the Toris Compound; for after the two quantities are taken, there should be a five days rest before beginning the same round again.
16. Ready for questions.
17. (Q) What exercise would be best?
    (A) That just sufficient to keep the activities of the body, without allowing it to become non-active, see? Walking or riding are well for the body.
18. (Q) What causes bronchial condition?
    (A) These effects are produced from those pressures that exist in the system, that are of a reflex nature.
19. (Q) Should I continue to reside in present location, or where is it best for me to live?
    (A) First we would get rid of these conditions that disturb the body, whether here or in other places. Of course, the atmospheric conditions here are not good for anyone disturbed with bronchi or pulmonary disorder; however, in this particular case, these are secondary.
20. (Q) Is there any chance of my recovery in the near future?
    (A) Depends upon how consistent and persistent the body will be! After these have been taken, now, for thirty-eight treatments, then we would give further instructions.
21. We are through for the present. [See 4293-1, Par. R1 for EC's dream.]

    Copy to Self
    Copy to File
    Copy to David E. Kahn

BACKGROUND

1. 9/05/32 Letter from GD to [4293]: "In accordance with the request of Mr. David E. Kahn, we are enclosing an application for membership to our Association. It is necessary that you fill this out and return for our files before we can make an appointment. Mr. Kahn has advised us that he will take care of your membership fee, but in order to conform with our incorporation laws we must have your formal application on file.
   "As soon as we hear from you we will make an appointment for your physical reading.
   "Hoping that we may be of service to you...
   "P.S. Under separate cover we are sending a little booklet regarding our work, which we believe you will find interesting."
   [[4293's] note: "Please pardon me for not sending the enclosed information sooner. I have not been well - and literature and information had been put aside."]
2. 9/27/32, Letter to Mrs. [4293]: "We have received your application for membership, and presume you wish us to make an appointment for the reading. We can make this for the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 6th, between 3:00 and 4:00 o'clock Eastern Standard Time. It will be necessary for you to let us know the exact address at which you will be during that hour. Should there be any special questions you would like to have asked regarding your condition, you should make note of them.
   "Please remember that we cannot keep the appt. unless we have a verification from you giving us the address at which you will be.
   "Hoping this is satisfactory, and that we may be of service, we are..."
   [[4293]'s note: "I will be at my home address, ... Ave., Chicago, Ill. on the afternoon of Oct. 6th. between three and four o'clock EST. Would like to make appt. for rdg. at that time. Do you think there [is any hope of?] my recovery in the near future?"]
3. 10/07/32 letter to Mrs. [4293] from GD: "It is too bad that we only received your ltr. this morning, too late to keep the appt. yesterday afternoon for your rdg.
   "We are again making a definite appt., giving you enough time to reply. If you still wish the rdg., please let us have the exact address at which you will be Thurs. afternoon, Oct. 20th, between 3:00 and 4:00 o'clock EST. "Regretting the delay, but hoping this will be satisfactory..."
   [Ques. submitted by DEK when making the appointment:
   "Causes of Conditions; treatment, diet, exercise; What causes bronchial conditions. Should she continue residence in present location or where best to live."]

REPORTS

1. EC's dream during 4293-1: "I saw an altar built under a large tree - very beautiful setting. A priest was offering incense or burning sacrifice; altar made of onyx, priest dressed in brocades."

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