EC: Yes, we have the body here - [
4881]. Now, we find
conditions are most unsatisfactory with the physical forces
of the body, and there may be said to be a complication, or a
combination of disorders in the physical forces of the body.
In some respects we have conditions where the blood supply,
being deficient in its supply of red blood, prevents the
proper building up of the system. In another respect we have
the nerve centers of the system so fagged, so disordered,
and some impingements or lesions are formed in centers, as to
prevent the body regaining its normal strength and vitality,
and when there are applications for some conditions as
disturb, through the digestive system, or through the
ability of the proper locomotions for the body, we find
these - apparently, after a time - cause disorders in OTHER
directions that seem as hard to cope with as with those as
were FIRST applied for. The tendency of the conditions in
the joints and in the locomotions to have the distresses,
comes from poisons as accumulate in system from those
tendencies of the blood stream to not throw out the poisons
as are accumulating in the system. At times we have the
effect of toxics; then, at others, we find the organs
- especially those of the pancreas and of the liver -
form those conditions as make for distresses through the
alimentary canal, as well as the local disturbances as come
to the capillary circulation, or in the cuticle itself.
In making, then, changes as would be for the most benefit
for the body, we will find - while it would require time and
close attention, and that of PERSISTENCY on the part of the
body in making its BUSINESS to be better, and aided - yet, as
WE find, were these followed or adhered TO - though we will
find it necessary to make alterations and changes in the
applications as may be made for the body - these, we find,
would be the BASIS to begin with:
First, we would give those to the system in the form of
medicinal properties as will make a change in the whole
of the active forces through the DIGESTIVE system, through
the assimilating system, and for eliminations through the
alimentary canal. True, these will be found, that after
taking same for some little time, there will come disturbance
as will appear to upset the body. These, however, we would
find, would pass off in a day or two, should the body not
become distressed or attempt to take OTHER properties as to
change the conditions, but merely cutting off the quantity
as would be given until the system adjusts itself, and the
betterment would then begin; and for the changes as will be
NECESSARY, these may be added from time to time, as those
properties as are given are finished, or taken.
Then, we would begin as this: First we would take 16 ounces
of distilled water. To this we would add 6 ounces of wild
cherry bark. Reduce this by simmering, or slow boiling,
to 1/2 the quantity. Strain while warm and add 4 ounces of
simple syrup. AGAIN reduce this by slow boiling to the 8
ounces. Then we would add:
Podophyllum (dried).....................1 grain,
Syrup of Sarsaparilla Compound........1/2 ounce,
Elixir of Calisaya....................1/2 ounce,
Tincture or Elixir of Buchu Leaves.....20 minims,
Tincture Nux Vomica....................20 minims,
Oil of Sassafras.......................20 minims,
10% solution Iodide Potassium.........1/4 ounce,
10% solution Bromide Potassium.........20 minims,
Tincture Capsici........................3 minims,
Pure grain alcohol, or 85% alcohol......1 ounce.
Shake the solution together before the dose is taken. The
dose will be teaspoonful 4 times each day.
We would also be mindful of the diet, that there are only
those of almost the pre-DIGESTED foods or raw foods taken;
that is, of mornings, those of citrous fruits, or of gruels,
or of the dry cereals, PREFERABLY - when dry cereals are
taken - those that require a great deal of mastication before
it may be swallowed. For the noon meal, we would take those
of broths and of juices, whether they be of vegetable or of
meats - or they may be changed to where they may be a portion
of each. Of evenings, the BEGINNING should be at least one,
two, or three raw vegetables, and this may be ended with some
light pastry, provided same is sweetened with other than that
of sugar, or is of the natural sweets. Little of soft drinks
or of any stimuli may be taken, and at least ONCE each week
there should be those of the high enema, or of the colonic
irrigation.
When this has been taken, then we may give that as may be the
aid in making PERMANENT results for the physical conditions
of this body, [
4881]. We will find that these will be
best active when these are taken in the order as given,
in compounding, and taken in the MANNER outlined, taken
at least half an hour before the meals.
Do not overtax the system. Keep in the open as much as
possible. Do not get too MUCH sunburn, or too STRONG a
light for the sensory system or for those of the capillary
circulation either, but where the air is good and fresh -
this the best for the body, until these properties are taken.
Ready for questions. We are through with this reading for
the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n office
Copy to Research Department
Copy to Dr. Lydic
BACKGROUND
4/17/30 EC's letter to [
4881]:
Mr. [
4881]
..., L.I., N.Y.
Dear Mr. [
4881]:
Replying to yours of the 14th, for the last two weeks I have
been very much under the weather myself. There has been
quite an accumulation of appointments during that time, which
we will necessarily have to take care of - but we are making
a list of these and just as soon as it is possible for me to
make appointments for those who are not at the hospital, or
who do not come, why we will take up your case and hope that
we may be of service to you. Now, we don't want you to get
the idea we are trying to put you off, or that we are trying
to force you to come to Virginia Beach - but we DO NOT want
you to be depending upon us to get this in within the next
two or three weeks, and you be waiting when you SHOULD be
having the attention of a physician - for we do not feel that
is right to anyone. That's why we were so in hopes that you
could come, for so many HAVE come, that it has been for the
last several months almost impossible to get more than one or
two readings a week for those outside, or those not at the
hospital - but hoping and trusting that we may be of service,
I am
Sincerely, EC:GD
8/05/30 Wire answering EC's wire re address and questions for
appointment: "I am sick three years - wanted your advice for
what treatment I should take."
REPORTS
8/07/30 EC's letter:
Dear Mr. [
4881]:-
Enclosed you will find a copy of your reading which was
obtained today. Please let us know if you wish us to have
this prescription filled and sent to you.
Hoping that you will let us hear from you from time to time
as to how you get along, and that we may be of service, I am
Sincerely, Edgar Cayce
9/10/30 Cayce Hospital Research Dept. letter:
Mr. [
4881]
..., L.I., N.Y.
Dear Mr. [
4881]:-
We are interested to know whether you have followed out the
suggestions given in your psychic reading of August 7th, and,
if so, whether you feel that you have been helped. It is the
desire of the Research Department to keep in touch with all
those having sought assistance through these sources, in
order that we may be able to complete our records.
Therefore, we should appreciate it very much if you will send
us a brief outline of your case since receiving your reading.
Hoping that your contact with this work has proved
beneficial, and that we may have the privilege of hearing
from you in regard to your progress, we are
Very sincerely yours, M.D. [Mildred Davis], RESEARCH
DEPARTMENT
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