This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 25th day of May, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [5200], 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, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos. Mrs. [5200].

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, we have the body here, [5200].
3. As we find, there are disturbances which may at times prove very serious, very aggravating and make for a great deal of anxiety.
4. These, as we find, arise from conditions which exist along the alimentary canal. The greater portion of this exists in the lower portion of the colon, as some of the sphincter centers, from nobules or a plethora gathering lymph and blood, and thus causing or producing hemorrhages in those areas; bringing great distress by the very nature of their secretions and activities.
5. As we find, there should be used this as an injection into the rectal area, and when used the body should lie for at least 30 minutes to an hour with the feet much higher than the head, or raising not just the feet but the lower portion of the abdominal area, see? Use this: To one ounce of Glycerine, add 2 drops of Carbolic Acid; mix thoroughly, then add to this 2 ounces of Nujol or Usoline. Divide this into 2 quantities, after being thoroughly mixed. Use one as an injection, using an ear syringe to inject same.
6. Then after a period of ten days, repeat this.
7. These, we find, will allay the disturbing conditions.
8. Also take internally, about 3 times each week, Yellow Saffron Tea, or the Spanish Saffron, though the Yellow American Saffron would be preferable, as it will be more uniform. Take a pinch between thumb and forefinger, put into a teacup, fill with boiling water. Cover and let stand for thirty to thirty-five minutes, strain, cool and drink.
9. Also, once during each day do take a pinch of Elm Bark. This should be prepared much in the same manner, though this should be let stand for at least an hour and a half, cool and drink.
10. This, as we find, if it is kept regularly, will alleviate those disturbances with this body.
11. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) What is the cause of the trouble?
    (A) As has been indicated. This is as a forming of a tumor, but of a lymph tumor in the lower portion of the colon area.
13. (Q) Is it karmic, or is it due to something in my life this time?
    (A) These come from too much highly seasoned foods.
14. (Q) What is it that I need to get right within myself in order to be healed?
    (A) Take these corrections physically and then apply self from the spiritual angle; for all healing must come from the divine within. Know that ye meet yourself and those errors of physical, mental or spiritual as indicated.
    This is a condition which is more physical than mental or spiritual, but the spiritual attitude keep in that way, as indicated in Exodus 19:5, and as given in the admonitions of the 30th of Deuteronomy.
    We will find there will bring the awareness of thy oneness with Creative Forces, or God.
15. (Q) What is the cause of the migraine headaches, which usually precede the rectal hemorrhages?
    (A) The conditions in colon. That is why these injections are to be given to heal the prolapsus in the ascending colon.
16. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. 6/12/43 Letter: "...It was in regard to my brother, instead of myself, that I first intended writing you. For almost 2 years now, I have been suffering from internal bleedings which show up as occult bleeding in the stools. The hemorrhages occur on the average of every 6 months and leave me very ill and depleted. Then I pick up and everything seems normal, but there has been blood found in the stools, until I suddenly feel a gush of blood. I immediately take to bed, then either in a few hours or days, I suddenly go off into a severe fainting spell; my pulse almost stops and with difficulty, I am revived. Then the doctors generally keep me in bed for 2 or 3 weeks. The last time I had to have 2 blood transfusions in order to be in good condition. Now this fainting spell is what I dread and what makes my life so tense and drained. It is a horrible feeling to anticipate. Exactly 3 weeks ago tonight I had one of my 'attacks'. I was convalescing nicely and my dear brother brought the wonderful book There Is A River... I believe that you are the being that will direct His help. Three days ago I developed a fever with swollen gland, but now the fever is subsiding and I am able to write to you and ask and pray for your guiding help... We are Jews, but believe in the same God that you do, so 'I and my Father' are one..."
2. 5/25/44 She was present for her reading and submitted these questions in addition to the ones which got asked at the end of the reading:
   "I have hemorrhages from the rectum, like Mr. [257] did and then I have to take transfusions. They used to come about 4 months apart, but last winter I had them almost continually. My husband is a physician and I've been to Mayo's and have just come from Phila., where I went to see a doctor, to please my husband. Now I've come here 'on my own', as I know the condition is emotional and that I must correct it spiritually before it can be corrected physically. (1) What is the spiritual cause of it? I've tried doctors for years, the very best, and they can't find a source for it physically. I feel that it is something I must meet from within self. I just know Mr. Cayce can get to the bottom of it, to set me on the right track. (2) What is the origin of my physical ailment? (3) How may I meet this within and without? (4) How may I so live as to prevent this trouble? (5) What is the spiritual cause or origin?"

REPORTS

1. 5/25/44 GD's note: Mrs. [5200] seemed pleased with her reading and left with Mr. Cayce 2 sets of x-rays with Dr. Bockus' name on both folders, dated 3/13/44 and 3/17/44. There are some 12 or more x-rays in each set, approximately 14" x 16", which appear to be pictures of the trunk of the body, specifically the pelvic region.
2. 9/24/49 Questionnaire sent. No reply.
3. 1/22/52 Questionnaire-letter sent. No reply.

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