Edgar Cayce Readings, 5016-1

Time and Place: Set 10:30 to 11:30 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Penn.

TEXT

GC: You will have before you the body of [5016], who is at ... 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:
EC: Yes, we have the body here, [5016].
As we find there are disturbances preventing the better physical functioning of the body. With this body these conditions are rather of a complex nature, as there is incoordination in the eliminating systems.
While there is the thinning of the walls of the small intestines and there are poisons absorbed through the system that find expression in the attempt to eliminate through superficial circulation, we find that there are pressures also existing in the areas of the 6th, 7th dorsal that upset the coordination of circulation through the kidneys and the liver. These contribute to the condition causing the abrasions which occur as red splotches or spots at times, and at other times there is the forming of blackheads apparently, or black points on the abrasions, you see, or in the abrasion areas.
These are the sources of the disturbance with this particular body.
Then, in making applications for corrections here we would first through osteopathic adjustments correct those subluxations upon the right side at the 6th and 7th dorsal and then coordinate the 3rd cervical, the 9th dorsal and through the lumbar, with such corrections. There should only be required about twelve adjustments, if properly made, coordinating the muscular forces in areas where the sympathetic and cerebrospinal systems coordinate in the greater measure.
We would have these twice each week for the first six of the treatments. The others may be spread out longer.
After the first six osteopathic adjustments have been made (not before), begin taking internally a compound prepared in this manner:
Mix these very thoroughly, as with mortar and pestle. Take a teaspoonful every morning, either in water or dry on tongue, until the whole quantity has been taken.
Then begin with Yellow Saffron Tea, a pinch of the American Saffron in a cup of boiling water - or put in a cup and fill with boiling water, allow to stand for thirty minutes, strain and drink, each evening when ready to retire.
Occasionally, about two to three times a week, drink elm water - a pinch of ground elm (between thumb and forefinger) in a cup, filled with warm water (not boiling water). Stir thoroughly and let set for thirty minutes. Drink this preferably of morning rather than at the period when the Saffron is taken.
Eliminate fats, sweets and pastries from the diet. Do have a great deal of fruits and vegetables.
Do these and we will find that there may be brought better conditions for this body.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Is psoriasis always from the same cause?
(A) No, but it is more often from the lack of proper coordination in the eliminating systems. At times the pressures may be in those areas disturbing the equilibrium between the heart and liver, or between heart and lungs. But it is always caused by a condition of lack of lymph circulation through alimentary canal and by absorption of such activities through the body.
We are through with this reading.
Copy to Mother - Air Mail, Special
Copy to Ass'n file
Copy for indexing

BACKGROUND

1/24/44 Letter from [5016]'s mother: "...Your book, There Is A River, has given me much joy and many blessings; it has reaffirmed practically all my philosophy I held dear for at least twenty years. I have been in the profession for 33 years... I have a daughter who has a skin condition for some years. No physician so far has helped her and not we either... We are licensed Naturopathic physicians (in this State we have a Charter License) and we are 17 years in one address. We are licensed in South Carolina and can get a license also in Tennessee. The first reading I would like is for my daughter. She wants to go on with her college work in the Osteopathic College..."
2/04/44 Letter from [5016]'s mother: "...I like you to please give her a reading soon, so that I can follow your instructions during the summer months and she will be cured by September before going back to college. Her trouble was so bad that she had to stop her school work..."
2/24/44 Letter from [5016]'s mother: "...I assure you that April 14th is fine, as it is Good Friday. Her address at that hour is ..., Pennsylvania. The questions to be asked would be as follows:
"1. What is the cause of psoriasis? 2. What remedies will cure it, or what kind of treatments will do the work? 3. How long will it take until complete cure if effected.
"If you can give me this reading, it will not only help our daughter but many others who are afflicted with the same condition and apparently medical science has not found a cure for..."

REPORTS

4/20/44 Wire from [5016]'s mother: "...Reading was April 14th. Have not received outcome. Kindly wire results, collect."
4/24/44 Letter from [5016]'s mother: "...Thank you so much for the reading on my daughter. I think it is a very excellent one, as really just the vertebras mentioned in the reading are the sore ones. Oh! I think this is wonderful! I thank you so much for sending me the air mail special. Of course I did not realize that there were so many words or I would never have asked you to wire back the outcome of the reading... I would like to get accommodations for the Congress for three or four people... I also wish to thank you for the reading at this early date."
5/16/44 Letter from [5016]'s mother: "...I come to you today with a case which is very pitiful... The girl is ill for 7 years... Multiple Sclerosis... Since you have given my own child such a very fine diagnosis and also a good prognosis and treatment, I gave this dear mother, who is a fine Christian woman, a new hope for her own child..."
5/18/44 EC's reply: "We are mailing the booklets with application blanks to your friends [...] of Pennsylvania. I hope we can be of help, but we are far in advance with appointments... As soon as the Congress announcements are out we will mail one to you..."
10/03/49 Abstracts requested on Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis and Arthritis.
4/05/50 Questionnaire sent. No reply.
4/27/52 Letter from [5016]'s mother: "...I am going away with my daughter and three year old grandson on vacation to Florida... Our daughter needs lots of sunshine for her healing..."
10/09/52 Questionnaire letter sent.
10/12/52 Reply to questionnaire letter: "...Your letter in reference to my daughter's condition was received today. I am very sorry to say that the reading was never carried out. She went to two osteopaths and they both made fun of it, so she quit. However, we persuaded her to use the internal medicine as given, which she took just for a little while. So you can conclude in this case that the advice was not followed. Would you be kind enough to let me have a copy of the reading? I, myself, would understand it much better today than at that time.
"A year ago, she consulted a very prominent dermatologist who advised her to live permanently in Florida. He said that he had twelve cases on file, all of whom were cured, and as soon as they went back east for about three months, the disease returns. Last year we were in Daytona Beach about four weeks and she was healed completely. It took about four weeks time until it returned. Meantime she has become much more sensible, being a mother of three healthy, fine boys, and if I had the reading again, we might start at once and I will keep you informed..."
10/17/52 Copy of reading sent to [5016]'s mother.
9/07/71 Letter from Mrs. Anna Mae Chmielinski, Delvon, N.J.:
"I have used many of the medical readings of Edgar Cayce with good results. Psoriasis disappeared from my scalp for the first time in twenty-six or so years by using ground elm in water, saffron tea and other suggestions. I consider what I have gotten from my A.R.E. membership invaluable."
2/16/72 Letter from Darrell M. Dewease, Denver, CO:
"In way of testimonial: I have suffered with psoriasis since the age of 13; I am now 26. A doctor friend and follower of Cayce recommended Edgar Cayce's cure, and it works incredibly. Other doctors don't believe it, but I am walking proof of Cayce's enlightenment... This is the procedure I followed:
1) Rochelle salts, sulphur, cream of tartar - 1 tsp. ea. in water daily. 2) Follow with yellow saffron tea (pinch in cup boiling water steep 30 min.) 3) Elm bark H2O 3 times/week in A.M. 4) ELIMINATE sweets, fats and pastries. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. 5) Saffron tea and Mullein Tea. 6) Cuticura ointment and Resinol ointment daily.
This cure was obtained for me by Dr. Mike McCaffery, D.O., 1347 N. Plumer, Tucson, AZ 85719, and I am sure that any communication from you would be received graciously by him."
4/02/73 Report on Dorothy Y. Hart, a case of Psoriasis sent by her husband, Anthony R. Hart, D.C. using treatment in 5016-1:
MEDICAL REPORT FORM
Please help us to further research of the Cayce physical readings by completing and returning to us this report form. We'll appreciate your giving special attention to specific suggestions for treatment given in the Cayce readings and results - either positive or negative. Your findings will help us to evaluate the effectiveness of the readings today. Return to Edgar Cayce Foundation, Box 595, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, upon completion of case.
Name Dorothy Y. Hart
Address "Rossmoyne Park" Hessel Rd. Berwick 3806 Vic. Australia
Sex F Age 50 Wt. 126 B.P. 135/80 Diagnosis Psoriasis
Pertinent Past History General Health Good. Psoriasis for 30 yrs.
History of Present Illness and Treatment: Various medications internal & external
Abnormal Physical Findings: Skin Lesions over 30% body area. Enlarged cervical lymph glands
Total Treatment Program: See enclosed report [See below]
Patient Cooperation: Excellent X Good Poor None at all
Summary of Results (subjective, objective): Complete Cure
[signed] Anthony R. Hart, D.C. Participating Physician (degree)
[Enclosed Report]
MEMO: Mr. Robert Clapp.
Subject: Treatment of Psoriasis for Dorothy Y. Hart, age 50 years.
At the age of 18 years, the condition began in the scalp, fairly severely. The scalp became irritable, inflamed and covered in thick white scale. Some suppuration was evident. This condition was treated externally with various medications for several months without result, but after approximately two years natural remission occurred leaving only one lesion in the occipital area which persisted until treatment was applied as described below.
Following the first remission, psoriasis lesions appeared intermittently on the scalp and occasionally on other body surface areas but these usually cleared up. During early marriage period, Mrs. Hart received a number of chiropractic adjustments and this, together with a better diet and three successful pregnancies, probably accounted for an effective control of the condition except for the lesion permanently situated in the occipital area. Seven years ago, lesions appeared on the scalp, behind the ears and other lesions became evident on various parts of the body but were most severe on the elbows, legs, abdominal area and base of the spine. This condition became worse very rapidly with the lesions growing in size and new ones appearing almost daily.
Several skin specialists were consulted and various medications were used including cortico-steroids internally and externally. Also ray treatment was used, both X-ray and ultra-violet. Instead of improving, the condition deteriorated. Finger nails became diseased, and there was marked swelling of the cervical lymph glands. No medication appeared to have any effect and although some chiropractic adjustments were given at this time, there did not seem to be any change in the condition.
During the Christmas, 1971 when the writer visited the United States, a copy of "The Sleeping Prophet" 'accidentally' was acquired by the writer. The A.R.E. was immediately contacted and the circulating file on psoriasis was sent airmail to Australia. The file was digested and treatment was selected which seemed to most fit this particular case.
1. Diet was regulated. General dietary habits were good with the exception that too much refined carbohydrate was ingested. The diet described by the Edgar Cayce readings was implemented (see psoriasis file).
2. A number of high colonic irrigations were given also according to the file.
3. A series of chiropractic adjustments were initiated, these included adjustments of Atlas, 5th, 6th and 9th dorsals, 3rd lumbar and, as we believe, most importantly, coccyx. The coccyx has never been adjusted before but after the first coccyx adjustment, marked improvement commenced. The adjustments were given thrice weekly for about 6 weeks and at least weekly since although the coccyx has only been adjusted three times in all.
4. Saffron and camomile teas were given on alternate nights and ground elm bark was added to all drinking water.
5. Cuticura ointment only was used (Resinol was unavailable in Australia) as a palliative.
6. Three castor oil packs were used within three weeks, applied over the abdominal area. The packs were applied hot and covered with an electric blanket and left in situ for one hour.
RESULTS. Within two weeks a noticeable change had occurred in all lesions. Scale disappeared and the reddened areas began to fade. Within eight weeks all lesions had disappeared including the 30 year old occipital patch. Within twelve weeks, the whole appearance of the skin had changed.
Where it was fairly dry and slightly rough to the touch appeared to have a radiance and silkiness usually observed only in very young people. The hair fairly coarse and lifeless became soft, easily managed and natural colouring re-appeared.
The finger nails returned to normal and the swelling of the cervical lymph glands reduced to a barely palpable size.
It is now 15 months since the treatment commenced and there has been no evidence of recurrence. Mrs. Hart still observes reasonable dietary control and has regular chiropractic adjustments and ensures regular bowel action but has discontinued the use of the herbal remedies.
SUMMARY.
The writer feels from 25 years experience as a practising chiropractor that this was a severe and chronic condition. The opinion must also be expressed that the basic factor in the cause of psoriasis is interference to the normal functioning of the nerve system due to vertebral subluxations. At the same time, it is obvious that the interference was not properly removed over a prolonged period, so that although the condition was controlled to a degree, the body was eventually unable to cope with the damage done to the intestinal linings by the prolonged nerve pressures which remained. We are unable to say how much benefit was obtained from internal herbal medication, but we do feel that the high colonic irrigation must certainly have helped the body to expel accumulated toxic material.
Quite large quantities of natural grape juice was consumed within the first two or three weeks which may have been of great help. Interestingly enough, after the first three weeks, Mrs. Hart was quite unable to face grape juice again!
The spinal adjustments given regularly according to the circulating file, especially that of the coccyx seems, in the writer's opinion, to have had an immediate beneficial effect.
There is no doubt that in this condition which was accompanied by considerable toxidity, the improvement in diet, including the grape juice and the continued avoidance of large quantities of refined carbohydrate must be considered essential. [signed] Anthony R. Hart, D.C.
5/30/74 Report from Beverly Cato, 1 Cranbourn Ct., Greensboro, N.C. 27405:
"Last summer after joining the A.R.E., I obtained the Circulating File, Skin:Psoriasis. My fourteen year old son had been afflicted with this ailment for six years and had fifty-cent size patches on his scalp as well as elbows and stomach. From the psoriasis file I learned that this disease is caused by the thinning of the walls of the intestinal tract, allowing toxins to leak into the circulatory system.
"Following suggestions from the readings, I put a pinch of ground elm bark into a glass of water and stirred it, letting the solution stand at least three or four minutes, but no more than twenty, before drinking. I gave this to him once a day and in ten days all traces of the psoriasis were gone and have not returned. To be on the safe side, he continues to have his elm bark drink with his dinner each night."
8/19/75 Report from Mrs. Robert Gibson:
"Some time ago, I wrote you about how much help the A.R.E. records gave me on how to treat psoriasis with success!
"My husband's father had a severe case of psoriasis all over his body. After many visits to many doctors who admitted they did not know the cause or treatment for psoriasis, he accepted experimental treatment from well known dermatologists. They used mostly chemical ointments and covered the areas with dressings. He told me that the treatments brought on cancer of both extremities. He was forced to have both legs amputated above the knees.
"My husband's psoriasis started when he was about twenty years old. He first noticed the scabs in his scalp, then lesions on both knees and elbows. By the time he was thirty years old, both lower arms, both legs and much of his body was covered with these scabs which burned and itched unbearably. His scratching left his clothes and bedding very bloody. He used Vaseline jelly to keep the lesions soft, and spent at least two hours daily under the sun lamp. The last doctor he consulted told him that if there was a cure for psoriasis, he would cure himself first! This doctor suggested applications of cuticura ointment to the lesions, and to be out in the sun as much as possible. The diet was to be low in fat and carbohydrates, and high in proteins. In following these suggestions, my husband was able to control the symptoms enough so that he could work in an office. But the skin condition remained.
"About four years ago, a friend gave us the book on Edgar Cayce THE SLEEPING PROPHET, which treatment for psoriasis was mentioned. We went to Virginia Beach and I, a registered nurse, proceeded to read (all I could find at the A.R.E. library) on the treatment for psoriasis. We accepted the following directions:
1. No sweets or pastries. 2. Low fat diet. 3. Much less meat than eaten previously; mostly fish, fowl and lamb. 4. Many vegetables cooked and at least one raw vegetable salad daily. 5. Saffron or mullein tea before meals once a day.
"He is now free of most of the condition. He must stick to the diet or he will break out again. We know by experience..."
1/15/76 Report from William Culmone:
206 Bay Blvd. Seaside Heights, N. J. 08751
To Whom It May Concern:
RE: Psoriasis Report
This is to verify that the photographs presented in this report, as well as the sequence in which they were taken, were in fact taken at the specified intervals reported herein at the office of Dr. John O. A. Pagano. [See Par. R17 below.]
The case history and the outline of treatment, which was based on the Edgar Cayce readings on Psoriasis, is accurate in every detail.
The Psoriasis I have suffered with for the past fifteen years has virtually "cleared up" in a period of three months from the start of treatment, July 21, 1975. Now (January 15, 1976) I can honestly state that there has been no recurrence whatsoever.
A re-evaluation and follow-up statement will be made approximately six months from this date.
Date: Jan. 15, 1976 [signed] William Culmone
In the presence of:
[signed] Minnie Culmone [signed] Dr. John O. A. Pagano Note: Of particular mention is the work of Frederick D. Lansford, Jr., M.D. for his work in compiling Psoriasis recommendations for the Medical Research Division of the Edgar Cayce Foundation and presented in the Physician's Reference Notebook, edited by William A. McGarey, M.D., Director.
See Source File Key #5016 for photographs of Psoriasis Case of William Culmone from July 15, 1975 to October 16, 1975 taken at specified intervals at the office of Dr. John O. A. Pagano re 5016-1.
1/15/76 Report returned from Dr. Pagano:
THE EDGAR CAYCE FOUNDATION
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA
SPECIAL RESEARCH PROJECT PSORIASIS
Case No. 1 Name Culmone, William
Address 206 Bay Blvd., Seaside Hts. City, State New Jersey 08751
Sex M Age 65 Wt. B.P. Diagnosis Psoriasis (Advanced)
Pertinent Past History The patient developed Psoriasis approximately 15 years ago. Various treatments through the years brought some relief, but nothing significant.
History of Present Illness and Treatment:
Abnormal Physical Findings: Obviously, the lesions themselves constitute the abnormal findings. Mr. Culmone has lesions, some massive in nature, in all areas of the body, including the scalp and ears. - The cause of Psoriasis, Reading 3373-1, has been given as being due to a thinning of intestinal walls thereby causing a "leakage" of toxic products into the circulation which find their way into the lymph flow of the skin.
Total Treatment Program: Treatment, as per the Edgar Cayce Readings, was centered on internal cleansing of the body. This was accomplished by the following:
1. Colonic irrigations. 2. Dietary measures. 3. Specific adjustments of the spine. 4. The taking of Herbal Teas. 5. Drinking large quantities of water and using a cathartic when necessary.
Patient Cooperation: X Excellent Good Poor None at all Summary of Results (subjective, objective): Now, approximately 6 months from the start of treatments (July 21, 1975), the patient is virtually completely relieved of Psoriasis as is evidenced by the photographs herein [See Par. R17 above].
Worthy of note is the total dedication demonstrated by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Culmone, in the correction of this condition. Without her invaluable aid in dietary control, massages as required and above all, patience, I doubt if such a dramatic result would have occurred in such a short time.
[signed] Dr. John O. A. Pagano, D.C. Participating Physician (degree)
(Please return to Edgar Cayce Foundation upon completion of case)
Treatments used in the treating of Psoriasis:
THE HIGH COLONIC IRRIGATION:
The first measure to aid in relieving the body of accumulated toxins is the High Colonic Irrigation. This should be administered professionally.
A Colonic is administered at the start of treatment. Seven days later, another is given. Two weeks later, another is given. After a period of at least one month or six weeks, another may be applied.
PROPER DIET FOR THE PSORIASIS PATIENT
The diet should be aimed at promoting Alkalinity of the body, thus bringing about a better Acid-Base Balance to the entire system. (See Acid-Alkaline Food Chart below.)
The following must be adhered to:
1. Eat many fresh fruits and vegetables. One meal a day, usually lunch, should consist of raw vegetables only. You may use oil or salad dressing - no vinegar!
2. Cooked vegetables, with no meat other than Fish, Fowl and Lamb, may be taken. Eat a good quantity of Seafood.
3. Eliminate Fats, Sweets and Pastries!
4. Have at least 3 vegetables that grow above the ground to 1 that grows under the ground.
5. Wine is permissible, moderately, but not other liquor. 6. Eat large quantities of LETTUCE as well as Celery, Watercress and the like (unless the roughage causes irritation to an underlying Ulcer or Colitis condition. Lettuce is a blood purifier!
7. Keep away from Red Meats, Ham or rare or roasted Steak. Completely avoid fried foods.
Note: A general guide showing the relative Acid-Base Balance of various foods is enclosed within this report. The Psoriasis patient should basically avoid those foods listed in the left hand columns (with the exception of Fish, Fowl & Lamb) and stress those foods listed in the right hand columns (with the exception of Tomatoes).
POTENTIAL ACIDITY OR ALKALINITY OF FOODS
FOODS HAVING A PREDOMINANTLY ACIDIC EFFECT
Bacon Ham Baking Powder biscuit Lamb Barley Liver Beef Lobster Bread, rye Macaroni or spaghetti Bread, white Oysters Cake, plain Pastry Cake, cheese Plums* Chicken Pork Corn Prunes* Crab Sausage Crackers Scallops Cranberries* Shredded wheat Duck Shrimp Eggs Turkey Fish Veal
FOODS HAVING A NEUTRAL OR NEARLY NEUTRAL EFFECT
Butter Milk, butter Cottonseed oil Olive oil Cream Onions Custard Pie, apple Fudge, chocolate Sugar Honey Syrups Ice cream Tapioca Milk, whole
FOODS HAVING A PREDOMINANTLY BASIC EFFECT
Apples Grapes Apricots Lemons Asparagus Lettuce Bananas Oranges Beans, lima Peaches Beans, string Pears Broccoli Pineapple Brussels sprouts Potatoes, white Cabbage Potatoes, sweet Cantaloupe Raisins Carrots Raspberries Cauliflower Tomatoes Celery Walnuts Dates Eggplant Figs Grapefruit
* The ash of these foods is alkaline but, because of the presence of benzoates, which form hippuric acid, they increase the acidity of the urine.
- The Psoriasis patient should eat large quantities of Seafood, Fowl & Lamb. By large quantities is meant simply more than any other meat.
- Citrus fruit juices may be taken, and are alkaline in their reaction - UNLESS taken with starches, as especially from cereals, at the same meal. Then they are acid producing.
HERBAL DRINKS AND EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS
1. The primary herbs for the correction of Psoriasis are: The American Yellow Saffron Tea, Slippery Elm Bark Powder, Camomile Tea and Mullein Tea.
The preparation of the teas are enclosed herein.
Take the Yellow Saffron Tea more often than the others, but alternate this with the Camomile Tea.
2. External applications consist primarily of baths using Cuticura soap, followed by Cuticura Ointment, then in turn followed by Resinol Ointment gently rubbed into the lesions. Sleep overnight with it on, bathing in the morning again with Cuticura soap.
3. Massage the body, periodically, with a mixture of Olive Oil and Peanut Oil (equal parts). - After the massage, if conditions permit, bathe in sunlight, but not to the point of becoming sunburned. If direct sunlight is not possible, for any number of reasons, the PROPER USE of Ultra-Violet Light may be very helpful. Extreme caution must be applied here. One should not expose any one area of the body to Ultra-Violet light for a period over 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Be sure eye protectors are on you and the light is a minimum of 40" away. 4. For major circumscribed lesions, it has been found very helpful to apply warm Castor Oil on the lesion, then wrap the area with Saran Wrap and leave it that way for several hours. This will help heal the surface cells. Apply this method at least twice a week until the area clears up. This can also be done with the Olive Oil - Peanut Oil mixture.
USING SAFFRON TEA AND SLIPPERY ELM BARK POWDER.
SAFFRON TEA - Begin with Yellow Saffron Tea, a pinch of the American Saffron in a cup of boiling water, allow to stand for 30 minutes, strain and drink each evening when ready to retire.
GROUND ELM BARK - Occasionally, about two or three times a week, drink Elm Water - a pinch of ground Elm (between thumb and forefinger) in a cup filled with WARM water, not boiling water; allow to stand for 30 minutes. Drink this preferably in the morning rather than at the period when Saffron Tea is taken.
ADDITIONAL FINDINGS NOT NECESSARILY FOUND IN THE CAYCE READINGS
a) Emotional stress and aggravation usually flares up the condition.
b) There may be a familial tendency towards Psoriasis, though not necessarily due to heredity.
c) Eating foods of a natural, unprocessed nature is most advisable.
d) In addition to the recommended diet, one heaping tablespoon of Lecithin granules (or liquid form) has been shown to be beneficial.
e) Vitamins recommended are therapeutic doses of Vitamin A, B Complex and Vitamin E combined with C.
f) As to the permanency of cure in the manner of treatment herein, only time and more research can give the answer, simply because this is one of the very first cases on record following the Cayce Readings exclusively. The chances are however, that once the lesions have cleared up, the patient must always be at least "aware" of the foods he must avoid, as does a Diabetic, Heart Patient or Arthritic.
An interesting case brought to my attention was the almost complete disappearance of Psoriasis lesions of a patient after he was placed on intravenous feeding for an extended period of time following a severe heart attack. Medical physicians assigned to the case had no explanation for the change. Following the Cayce concept as to the cause of Psoriasis, such an incident is understandable and strengthens the theory that it is due to the thinning of the intestinal walls, since the patient was not ingesting food through the normal channels of the alimentary canal.
6/11/76 Report from A.R.E. Member, Margaret Meyer:
"When I received the Circulating File on psoriasis I had it over 95% of my body.
"I started chiropractic treatment, putting a castor oil pack with heating pad on my abdomen once each night for an hour and started using saffron tea. I also stopped eating all refined foods.
"What I believe really helped me was the saffron tea. I drink one cup of this strained tea in the morning and one cup at night. All I have left of my psoriasis is a tiny patch on elbow or knee. I can't remember how long it took to clear up so nicely, but I know it didn't take long. I have been in this improved condition for a year and a half now.
"Every time I stop taking the tea for a day or so I immediately start itching all over and pretty soon little patches appear."
8/04/76 A.R.E. Membership Director, Robert Clapp, wrote Mrs. Meyer requesting further information re her psoriasis. Following is her report:
"I have had psoriasis for five years.
"I developed psoriasis when my third son was three months old. It began with patches on the scalp. Nine months later it had covered 98% of my body. I believe psoriasis came for me because of years of poor nutrition and breast-feeding all my three children - the last one for 7 1/2 months without any solid foods or supplements.
"I also believe it was meant to happen because it helped me to ultimately find God and be spiritually awakened. From my early twenties I had lost my faith which caused me much emotional pain and I had a terrible fear of dying which nearly wrecked my life.
"Two years ago I joined A.R.E. and read the file on psoriasis. I started going to Dr. Ciotta, chiropractor, who is one of the doctors on your list. At first I went every week and now I go monthly for adjustments. He said to tell you I have had the 'complete spinal adjustment.' Each time I go I also have a heating pad put on my stomach and have the machine on for a short period of time. Each night before bed I apply a heating pad on my castor oil pack to my stomach for one hour.
"I also eat unrefined foods and use non-hydrogenated oil and margarine. I take a couple of teaspoons of olive oil each day. I am not a purist and although I eat very healthy food I do eat some junk food once in a while.
"But what really does the trick for me is saffron tea. I buy it at any health food store for about $1.00 a box.
"I make one cup in the morning. One cup of boiling water in about one teaspoon of tea. I cover it with a saucer and let it cool. After breakfast and when it is as cool as drinking water I strain it and drink it. After supper I make another cup. Before bed I strain it and drink it. If I skip a day or two - I know it. I start to itch. Pretty soon a scale or two may appear.
"As long as I take the tea I have almost no signs that I have psoriasis. For any stubborn patches that might appear Dr. Ciotta ordered me a jar of 'E-Cream' manufactured by Dee Cee Laboratories, Madison, Tennessee, 37115. Using this once or twice a day and in a few days the patches are gone.
"I am so satisfied with the results I get from the tea - I forget I still have psoriasis. I do believe if I had the will power necessary to rigidly follow Edgar Cayce's diet to rid myself of psoriasis, the meat, etc. - I would be rid of it. I hope to do this some day.
"I hope I have been a help to someone else and I'm sorry it took so long for me to reply."
9/79 GD's note: See Dr. John A. Pagano's 21 minute Singer filmstrip on Psoriasis, in color, in Edgar Cayce Foundation, A.R.E. Library Building, Virginia Beach, Va. His treatment and prolonged research included the SRC Compound recommended in 5016-1.
9/21/80 Report on John Houghton, a PSORIASIS case, by James W. Dickerson, A.R.E. Associate Member.
MEDICAL REPORT FORM
Please help us to further research of the Cayce physical readings by completing and returning to us this report form. We'll appreciate your giving special attention to specific suggestions for treatment given in the Cayce readings and results - either positive or negative. Your findings will help us to evaluate the effectiveness of the readings today. Return to Edgar Cayce Foundation, Box 595, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, upon completion of case. Name JOHN HOUGHTON Date 9/21/1980
Address 55 Hilltop Drive City, State WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND
Sex Male Age 60+ Wt. B.P. Diagnosis PSORIASIS
Pertinent Past History: Jack has had the psoriasis for a number of years. The condition covered much of his body but was especially obvious on hands and arms because of rolled up sleeves. He has tried many doctors without improvement and was receptive to my question as to his interest in trying another Cayce diet type regimen.
Abnormal Physical Findings: After about four weeks of diet and herb liquids he reported that the "potatoe chip" scales had been dramatically eliminated.
Total Treatment Program:
Patient Cooperation: X Excellent Good Poor None at all
Summary of Results (subjective, objective): When I called him for permission to pass along these comments to you he was enthusiastic and at this time (about 6 weeks) he reports that although the area has not been reduced, the brightness of irritated areas has faded and the intensity of discomfort has been greatly reduced. I hope that A.R.E. does not object to lack of medical supervision in this instance and believe you may expect to gain the Houghtons as members of A.R.E. [Became a Sponsoring member 10/01/80.]
I am - am not X a cooperating doctor
JAMES DICKERSON (Assoc. Member) 179 Wanpanoag Road East Greenwich, Rhode Island. 02818
4/06/81 Report from A.R.E. Member, Vivian Coble:
"After reading Palma Christie and the material on Psoriasis and on Eczema I followed the diet and used the castor oil packs on my face with hot packs. The scars are barely noticeable and have only had two minor eruptions to contend with since.
"To date I have not used the castor oil packs on the abdomen but will if the condition does not continue to improve.
"The report on a biopsy on my face was 'pre-psoriasis', back in 1973. So far, there has only been a second spot on my face - one that doesn't heal readily, until I used the castor oil. But since the above treatment my complexion greatly improved."
5/05/91 JT's note: See Dr. John O. A. Pagano's book HEALING PSORIASIS The Natural Alternative, available through the A.R.E. Bookstore.
6/03/93 Kim Wagenet's report: "I am 34 year old female, who has had PSORIASIS since the age of 12. I have been through all of the chemical treatments, Stanford's Psoriasis Clinic, and still had psoriasis on some area of my body.
I received from a friend, a Research Bulletin on Psoriasis, from the Edgar Cayce Foundation. I read through the diet & herb list given, along with the mention of sulfur, Rochelle Salts, cream of tarter.
I followed the diet, as well as I could, eliminating red meats fried foods, sugars - candy - white flours, etc. I included right thinking, meditation & prayer.
Within 3 months, I had no psoriasis anywhere. This lasted for almost 1 year - until chocolate became again.
We are not talking of spots of psoriasis, here or there, I looked like a Armadillo, with cracks & sores, having to cauterize a lot of the cracks so they would heal.
Thank you very much!
[signed] Kim Wagenet
P.S. I'm going away from chocolate!
3120 Sandridge, Placerville CA 95667