Edgar Cayce Readings, 5074-1

Time and Place: Set bet. 3:30 to 4:30 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Illinois. ... School,

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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:
EC: Yes, we have the body here, [5074].
As we find there are disturbances that may become rather serious unless there are the corrective measures taken to meet the disturbances gradually arising.
We find there has become a disturbance with the glands, especially having to do with the assimilation. While there is not a great deal of trouble as yet, it has caused a disturbance to the activity of the kidneys and will cause a change in the blood pressure, unless allayed, and will cause even a greater disorder in the areas of the activities of the kidneys and bladder and prostate. This tends to irritate the conditions in the pancreas, and it is the combination that we find must be taken care of.
We would begin with this:
Jerusalem Artichoke should be included in the diet, about twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday, or Tuesday and Friday. This should be cooked only in Patapar Paper so that the juices that are in same would be retained and mixed with the pulp when prepared to be eaten. This, of course, is to be placed in boiling water and cooked, and may be seasoned to taste.
Do cut down on the amount of sugar that is taken. Cut out such foods as steak or ham or any of that type of food that may be called "red meat". Fish, fowl and lamb may be taken in moderation, but not fried.
Also have the use of the machine that makes the injection of hot water into the system, called the Elliott machine. Use this through the rectal area to apply heat to the prostate disorder. This should be followed by a general massage.
If these are done, we may find much better conditions for this body. We will keep down the tendency for aching joints; tired feet; and that of easily becoming tired with physical or mental activities. Do that.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What can I do to correct too frequent urination?
(A) As has been indicated, this is the trouble first the tendency for a diabetic reaction causes the irregularity in the circulation, the disturbance in the circulation between the liver and kidneys and the glands of the pancreas, combined with the prostate disorder, irritates and causes the over-activity of the kidneys and bladder.
(Q) What causes the intestinal trouble and facial eruptions?
(A) All of these come from the same disorder. The massages are to equalize or centralize between the superficial and the deep circulation, and the treatments should be particularly in the lumbar, sacral and ileum plexus, and in the upper dorsal and through the cervical.
We are through with this reading.
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(If unable to obtain Jerusalem artichoke on the market it may be ordered, for a few cents a pound, from John A. Salzer Seed Co., LaCrosse, Wis.
Please let us have the name and address of the physician from whom you obtain the Elliott treatment.
At your convenience, please let us have a history of your case prior to the time of obtaining the reading, so we may have something with which to compare our information.)

BACKGROUND

Born 6/12/1880 in Sweden; married; 3 children; "director of commercial education".
1/12/44 EC's letter: "I have yours of the 6th including application for membership and the request for a Physical Reading. We are quite far in advance with appointments, as you have doubtless been told... I am giving you a period for the afternoon of May 8... If you accept this period, be sure to let me hear from you, giving the exact address at which you will be during the hour of the reading. Do keep the period in quiet and in meditation..."
5/44 Letter: "I will be at ..., Ill... (1) Diet? (2) Medicine? (3) Treatment?" [The additional questions submitted are at end of 5074-1.]

REPORTS

6/01/44 Letter: "The reading I received on May 8, I believe gave an accurate diagnosis of my condition. I have done all I can do to follow the suggestions for improvement. Two things, however, I have as yet been unable to do. No Jerusalem Artichokes seem to be left on the market. The John A. Salzer Seed Co. were sold out until fall, and...other companies I contacted tell the same story. I am also unable to find a place where I can get the hot water treatment with an Elliott Machine. The only Elliott Machine I have discovered is a diathermy one that uses electronic heat instead of hot water. I shall continue to look for the right one. I am taking the massage treatments and have modified my dist, as suggested. This has improved my condition very much. I shall appreciate any suggestions about a substitute for the Jerusalem Artichokes in my diet, until they can be obtained, and any help you can give in locating an Elliott Machine of the type mentioned in the reading. A wholesale druggist says he can put one together for me if I can furnish a detailed description or a picture... I shall mail the requested history of my case soon."
6/17/44 EC's letter: "...I don't think, Mr. [5074] that there is a substitute; there is nothing I know of, at least, for the Jerusalem Artichokes in your diet. Of course, you could take some shots of insulin, but I would certainly not advise such, for that is usually habit forming, and I am sure within the next 2 or 3 months, you will be able to get the Artichokes... If you are getting better under the present routine, it certainly would not be best to have an upset from using something else. As for the Elliott Machine..., if you or your doctor would write to ..., N.Y., I am sure, he can tell you how or where you will be able to obtain same. The motors for these were put up by the Westinghouse Co., and it is a hot water treatment..."
10/01/45 Ordered "A Search for God" and "Auras".
3/21/50 Questionnaire sent. No reply.
8/15/52 No record of verbal or written contact on this case since 10/01/45.