Reading 1541-12

TEXT OF READING 1541-12 F 64

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Date: 6/23/1943 Sex: F Age: 64 ReadingID: 7495

This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of June, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1541], Associate Member of the Ass”n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., through her daughter, Mrs. [1523].

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [1523], Gladys Dillman and Lane Mellinger.]

Time of Reading At her home 11:10 to 11:15 A. M. Eastern War Time. …, Virginia.

1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:

2. EC: Yes - we have the body here. Not precautious enough about the diet, and we have again a great deal of the humor that comes with the fuzziness that occurs in the lymph circulation at this season of the year, unless those precautions are taken and there is not the activity in those things with which the body works at times, to which the body becomes allergic.

3. Do take more of the Saffron regularly.

4. Keep off the feet as much as possible or practical.

5. Do take the Mullein tea.

6. Also apply the Mullein Stupes on the limbs.

7. A good massage may be had with such as an equal combination of Camphorice and Camphorated Oil - equal in weight, see? Massage these over affected areas, and it will relieve those burning tensions there; though these are only palliatives, of course.

8. It will take a little time, and those precautions as to diet that have been given.

9. Keep away from all sorts of fats of any form.

10. Do stimulate the eliminations with Eno Salts or the citrocarbonates. The Upjohn’s Citrocarbonates at the present would be preferable even to the Eno, because this - like many others - has lost some of its magnesium, and this is not as good as it has been.

11. Ready for questions.

12. (Q) Should osteopathic treatments be taken at this time? (A) These will relieve - if the adjustments are given to set up better drainages. These allergies come from an irritation to the superficial circulation and lack of coordination of these with the alimentary canal. There needs to be better coordination in eliminations.

Do use some enemas, but - if the adjustments are made - do have the better eliminations; relaxing, then, those vital forces, in the lower cervicals and upper dorsals.

13. (Q) Should violet ray be used on the back also? (A) Not just in this particular period. A little later, as this begins to clear, the violet ray would be well, provided not used too long.

14. (Q) Should the vibrator be used? (A) Not necessarily. This depends upon whether or not the osteopathic adjustments are taken, or whether there will be the dependence upon the vibrator. The vibrator will be helpful. The osteopathic adjustments, if given properly, will be more helpful. If not given properly, the vibrator would be better. Then choose.

15. (Q) Please advise things to avoid and things to stress in the diet? (A) Especially, as indicated, avoid oils or fats. And, in the activities, avoid working with some of the flowers. Avoid any of those that throw off pollen at this particular time.

16. (Q) Any other advice? (A) Keep the right attitude, and do keep sweet.

17. We are through for the present.

Copy to Self ” ” Ass’n file

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 9/18/43 She referred Mrs. [3219] for a Physical Reading.

R2. 6/29/45 Daughter [1523]‘s letter to Dr. William Thomas Bidwell [D.C., N.D.] after hearing him speak at A.R.E. Congress:

There has been a lapse of two years since my mother has been bothered with the condition indicated in her readings. She has found it extremely difficult to adhere to a diet that is balanced, and her system has again become over loaded with toxic poisons. You will note that her readings have indicated that her system is attempting to eliminate poisons through the skin. The affected parts at present are the limbs and face. The swelling is such that her eyes are almost closed. One leg has a drainage and is very painful. The readings further state that while this elimination of poison through the skin is painful and unsightly, it is less dangerous than having the poison settle in an organ - thus becoming an organic condition.

I recognize her condition as being a very serious one, particularly in view of her age.

Enclosed you will also find a blotter with a deposit of her spittle and her name and birth date written across the envelope in her own hand writing. Miss Katherine Patterson told me that your fee is $15.00. You will find my mother’s check enclosed in that amount. Kindly let me know if this is not correct.

We both anxiously await a reply advising us of your diagnosis giving further instructions to meet her present needs.

In grateful appreciation for your services, I am

R3. 7/3/45 Dr. Wm. T. Bidwell’s letter to [1523]:

BIDWELL SANATORIUM 800 North Main Street Telephone 1764-W Greenville, South Carolina

Dr. W. T. Bidwell N.D., D.C., D.A.C., M.R.S.

Dear [1523]:

I have your letter of June 29th, enclosing specimen of your Mother, Mrs. [1541]. The following is my diagnostic opinion;

Health Reaction - 16% of 100% possible normal Acid-Alkali Balance - 1/99 - preponderantly alkali (our normal 30/70) While the Blood and Lymph are not so alkalin the Cell Nuclei and Cytoplasm are toxicly alkalin. The diffusion factor being only 5%.

Health Reaction Respiratory Tract 20% - Pathology infiltration inorganic waste.

Stomach 18% - Ulcerated - Heavily Small Intestines 13% ” ” Colon 8% ” ” Liver 10% - Pus reaction or abscess Gall Bladder and Bile Duct 10% - Ulcerated Pancreas and Duct 8% - Ulcerated - Heavily Spleen 20% - Inorganic Waste infiltration Kidneys 17% - Pus reaction. Bladder and Female Organs 20% - Inorganic waste infiltration into tissue Skin 95% - doing the eliminations for the Kidneys. Arterial Blood 10% - Venous Blood 10% - Lymph 8% - Lymph Nodes 8% All showing pus cell circulation.

Mucous Membrane 18% - Serous Membrane 8% - Soft Tissue 10% - All ulcerative. Muscle Bone Joints and Nervous System 25% - Infiltration of inorganic waste in the tissue. Adrenal Glands 30% - waste in the tissues. Thyroid and Para-Thyroid 25% - Staphylococcus infection. Pituitary 35% ” ” Heart, Muscle and Valve 30% ” ” Brain 25% ” ” Eyes and Ears 25-30 ” ” Aureola Tissue 30% - Inorganic waste infiltration Connective Tissue 15% - Ulcerative - Breakdown Sinus 30% - Inorganic waste infiltration. Mineral Elements badly imbalance Oxygen 25% Carbon Waste 700% (Pathological) Hydrogen 200% - Nitrogen 47% - Phosphorus 25% - Sulphur 15% - Calcium 15% - Sodium 25% - Potassium 85%, Magnesium 30% - Manganese 30% - Chlorine 10% - Fluorine 10% - Aluminum 300% - Silicon 20% - Iodine 18% - Iron 30% Concretions of stone Gall Bladder, Entire Spine should be worked out from the 5th Cervical to Sacrum, particular attention should be paid to the area of 9th and 10th Dorsal.

The following is needed for this treatment;

100 - 25000 Units Vitamin A $4.00 100 ” C - 250 mg 5.00 3X Tablets 1.50 Sea Tabs .50 Normin 2.50 Golden Seal .25 Hyposulphite of Soda .25 Garlic .75 14.75

You may wire or write me if you wish me to send the above.

I particularly wish to call your attention, that there is to be no concentrated foods what-so-ever during the first week of this treatment. If you wish to go forward with this treatment, please see that these instructions are carried out to the letter, and mail me the enclosed blotter after five days. Send Special Delivery. This Office does not work Saturday or Sunday.

I am confident that you will a great change within a week if you will follow the instructions to the letter.

you may purchase a pint of 10% solution Hydrochloric Acid, a 25 cent box Natures Remedy Tablets and your Epsom Salts locally - also the #28 Colon Tube.

Most sincerely, [signed] Dr. W. T. Bidwell

R4. 7/3/45 Dr. Wm. T. Bidwell sent printed, checked food charts from which the following was copied, for Mrs. [1541]:

DAILY TREATMENT

(Beginning July 7th, 1945 through July 14th ‘45)

MORNING:-

7:30 - on empty stomach, take 2 tablespoonsful of Solution #1, in glass of warm water.

8:00 BREAKFAST

8:30 Cup potato juice and one tablet V-a, and one V-f.

9:00 ” ” ” ” ” V-c; one Sea Tabs; one Normin

9:30 ” ” ” ” ” V-a; and one V-f.

10:00 ” ” ” ” One V-c; One Sea Tabs; One Normin.

10:15 COLONICS - then complete REST AND QUIET.

11:00 Cup potato juice and One V-a; and one V-f.

11:30 ” ” ” and One V-c; One Sea Tabs; One Normin.

12:00 ” ” ” One V-a; one V-f.

12:15 LUNCH

AFTERNOON:

1:00 Cup potato juice and One V-c; one Sea Tabs and One Normin.

1:30 ” ” ” and One V-a; and one V-f.

2:00 ” ” ” and One V-c; one Sea Tabs and One Normin.

2:30 ” ” ” and One V-a; and one V-f.

3:00 ” ” ” and One V-c; one Sea Tabs and One Normin.

3:30 ” ” ” and One V-a; and one V-f.

4:00 ” ” ” and One V-c; one Sea Tabs and One Normin.

5:30 DINNER

One Natures remedy tablet before retiring.

BATH before going to bed. See instruction sheet.

Make up potato tea daily at two O’clock to be used the next day. Make up solution for colonics daily at two O’clock. See instruction sheet for directions.

Drain both solutions 18 hours after it is made - thus 8 o’clock in the morning.

R5. 7/7/45 [1523]‘s letter to Dr. Bidwell,

Dear Dr. Bidwell,

Enclosed you will find a check in the amount of 17.75. 14.75 for the vitamins you are kind enough to send me and $3.00 for my mother’s check reading.

I will send you a sample of her sputum, by special delivery, Wednesday - just five days from the beginning of the treatment.

We will have quite some difficulty in getting an osteopath to attend mother - but outside of that - everything you have suggested will be carried out.

Kindly advise me if the above amount is not correct.

Thanking you most kindly for your help.

Sincerely, [1523]

R6. 7/9/45 Dr. Bidwell’s letter to [1523]:

My dear [1523]:

Referring to your letter of July 7th, with check for $17.75 - this amount is correct to include the next re-check for your Mother.

At the present time you may leave off the Osteopathic Treatment for your Mother until we produce some changes in the fluid media of the body - I would say within two to three weeks we will see some definite changes and then it will be time enough for the above named treatment.

Over the week end, while in the Mountains I reviewed most of Mr. Cayce’s readings on your Mother, and I see where his reading and my diagnostic opinion runs considerably along parallel lines, I note his localization in the Spine at the 9th Dorsal Vertebra and at one time advised treatment from this dorsal downward and in another place from the 9th Dorsal upward to the Cervical region and this is exactly what I get at this time. By changing the fluid media we can produce some changes all the way up and down the Spine without resorting to either Osteopathic or Chiropractic manipulation.

I will be looking for the next blotter specimen and will advise you the detail changes.

Most Sincerely yours [signed] Dr. W. Bidwell

R7. 7/11/45 1 o’clock PM [1523]‘s letter to Dr. Bidwell:

Dear Dr. Bidwell:

Katharine Patterson just called me & read your letter acknowledging receipt of check.

My Mother’s condition is greatly improved. She will finish her treatment as out lined by you on Friday of this week.

Enclosed you will find blotter for 2nd reading, hoping to receive further instructions from you by Monday.

We are most grateful for your kind and immediate help

Most Sincerely, [1523]

When you have finished with my Mother’s readings [from Edgar Cayce] we will be glad to have them returned.

The similarity of your diagnoses to Mr. Cayce’s readings was a very convincing and deciding factor in going forward with your treatment even tho’ the suggestions for relief were entirely different.

Anything necessary for Mother’s second treatment - that you could forward (COD) would be very much appreciated. This will avoid delay in carrying out further instructions.

R8. 7/13/45 Dr. Bidwell’s letter to [1523]:

Dear [1523]

I note in re-checking your Mothers case that the Health Reaction has increased from 16% to 36%, and the Acid-Alkali Balance is now 12/88, our normal 30/70. You will notice the change in the number of Vitamins and Tablets. There has been a change from the Ulceration and Pus Stage to inorganic residue, for which we give a tea made of Collard Seed. These should be readily had at your seed store, we use the untreated seed as some seed are treated with formaldehyde to prevent mold. If you cannot get the untreated seed there, wire me and I will send them to you. On second thought, I will send them to you in the morning, and if you can find the untreated seed there you may return what I send, the price of the seed is $1.00.

Most sincerely yours, [signed] Dr. W. T. Bidwell.

P.S. Send blotter after five days on this regime. When you send you next blotter, tell me what you have on hand in the way of Vitamins and Tablets.

R9. 10/25/48 Mrs. [1541] campaigned for funds to prepare the Edgar Cayce readings for general use.

R10. 5/28/51 Daughter [1523] reported that early in the month Mrs. [1541] came down with what the doctor called herpes zoster (shingles). She requested information from the Edgar Cayce records and was loaned a copy of EC’s reading 322-4. Here follows daughter [1523]‘s description of her condition and the results of treatment:

CONDITION previous to treatment: Breaking out from center of back around right side to the center of stomach. Deep red line of dry scabs about 1 to 2 inches wide. Constant aching in right side toward back, just below the ribs. Surface of body not sore but a feeling of soreness very deep within at right side at the point of the aching. Energies very low. Nervous, mentally depressed. Condition of two weeks duration before any treatment was begun.

TREATMENT: Castor Oil Packs, May 13th, 14th, 15th, for 1 hr. ea. night, followed by sponging the side off with warm soda water, and powdering with Johnson’s Baby Powder. Brief gentle massage on either side of the spine to relieve nervous tension in back. Two aspirin to aid sleep. Beginning May 13th, for the first week, Spirits of Nitre and Rochelle Salts taken as outlined in 322-4. Wed, May 16th, 1/2 cup of Olive Oil taken internally. Professional Colonic taken May 17th.

RESULT: Stool showed considerable mucous and fecal matter was in small hard lumps and was continuously a dark green. Little relief from aching in side. Rest continued to be broken two, three, four times a night. Hot Epsoms Salts Packs brought some relief at that time. Aspirin continued - 2 ea. night.

DIET: Special attention given to diet, eliminating all meats, except chicken - the boney parts cooked soft. Raw Veg., Jello, Gelatine, Knox; and McKesson’s “Wine, Liver and Iron Tonic” three times daily before meals.

SECOND SERIES: Beginning on Sunday, 20th, the above treatment was repeated, except that Zilatone was substituted for Rochelle Salts.

RESULT: Wed. 24th, about mid afternoon, an elimination that was like many small balls pressed together; the color was completely black and shiny. Professional Colonic on 24th, continued to show definite small hard lumps - (broken apart)

• in the fecal matter and also some mucous. When given the second colonic, the skin on a small hemorrhoid was broken and this resulted in a continuous itching which was more annoying than the ache in the side, which by this time was considerably less. Soreness was also lessened. Color of stool beginning to change to a lighter color. Generally speaking the condition greatly improved. Mental attitude and energies much better.

THIRD SERIES: Beginning on Sunday 27th, the treatment was repeated, except that Natures Remedy tablets were used instead of Zilatone.

RESULT: Wed. 30th, an elimination that was completely black in color - and of thin consistency. Forgot to take oil until late afternoon - was nauseated first 2 hrs. after taking oil. Only waked once during the night. 31st - professional colonic with excellent results, eliminating lots of mucous and bile. June 1st, felt much improved, good elimination from Zilatone - color lighter green. Began that night with Petrolagar, 1 tbs. before retiring ea. night following, at suggestion of lady who gives the colonics. This not sufficient to keep up eliminations, so also continued Zilatone. Sleeping much better now, feeling much improved, with only a little ache in side occasionally. Continued itching from break in hemorrhoid which had almost completely healed before this series of oil packs were begun.

6/3/51 FOURTH SERIES: Beginning on Sunday June 3rd, the treatment was repeated. Alternating Zilatone and Natures Remedy tablets.

6/7/51 RESULT: June 7th Colonic (professional) revealed very little mucous. Color of fecal matter much nearer normal

• though still some green in the coloring. Still some tenderness in side. Abrasions not entirely gone from surface of skin.

6/10/51 FIFTH SERIES: June 10th The above repeated, with pretty much the same results as above. Condition sufficiently improved to make a 400 mile trip, returning home June 20th - with no ill effects.

6/21/51 SIXTH SERIES: The above repeated, beginning the Castor Oil Packs on June 21st.

7/5/51 REPORT: Following Colonic - stool normal color - no green at all, very small amount of mucous. Feeling fine

• all soreness and pain gone from side. Still slight discoloration of skin on right side where scabs had formed. General condition greatly improved.

R11. 6/16/53 Daughter [1523]‘s report: “Mother’s old trouble has flared up again and her arm is afflicted with a rash that extends along the upper part of the arm, beginning below the wrist, and continuing half-way to the elbow. She has been taking Mullein tea, Zilatone, Saffron tea - watching her diet, osteopathy, and colonics, but the condition has not yet cleared. She has had about 4 colonics - and although the last one indicated that there is improvement, she still has some mucous in the stool. This has been hanging on now for 2 or more months, so I expect to get her started on this outline [557-5, Par. 21-A, for constipation], as soon as possible. I will make a report as to her reaction to using this outline.

“I plan to start my mother with Castor Oil Packs. (1 hr. for three days in a row - skip a day - and then a colonic) She will then follow through with the suggestion in the answer above.”

R12. 10/5/53 Daughter [1523]‘s letter to [1541]‘s son [2385]: ”… Mother seems much better. She was really in bad shape. She has perhaps told you that she put her hands in Clorox water and that brought the poisons to the surface. Just 2 or 3 wks. previous I had had this dream in which it was indicated that she needed treatments and that we mustn’t put it off very long. Then I got busy with the building of the new room and before you know it mom had to go through all the agony of suffering while her system was being cleaned - her hands are (look to be) clear now, but the condition is not entirely gone from her system. As she comes nearer and nearer to the time of her change from this environment, I am trying to stick by even closer to give peace of mind and confidence.”

R13. 11/2/53 Daughter [1523]‘s letter to Mrs. Martha E. Sivills, Ph.T., owner and operator of Wood Nursing Home, Norfolk, Va. (which included a physiotherapy department):

Dear Mrs. Sivills:-

I am so sorry to hear through my mother that you have not been well. First your wrist and then a cold - it never rains but it pours, eh?

I am, of course, writing you with regard to Mother and another treatment for her. She seems to be considerably better, but I would feel much better about it if we could work in one more colonic for her.

I don’t know whether Mother has tried to explain it to you or not, but before she comes in for her colonic, I put her through a course which is supposed to “stir” up the poisons

• especially the liver - and when she misses out on the colonic, it does spread over her body, coming out through the skin. I am mentioning this to you, so that if it is at all possible, I would like to make a definite date for a colonic for her, so that I can give her this course in advance. That is what we have been doing, each time before she comes in to see you. This has been a long and trying time for her, and if she does improve enough, she would like to go to Roanoke with Dad, for some kind of church doings, - which means they must be there by the 17th, of this month. Further would it be possible for you to take her on the 13th? If not the 13th, the 12th, and if this does not fit into your activities, could you possible take her on the 11th? The 13th would be our first choice, the 12th our second and of course the 11th - which comes on a Wed. would take us back to her usual day for her treatment. Would you kindly return the enclosed card with the date for the appointment listed on it, just as soon as you know which date you can give her. I need to start her routine 4 days before she gets her colonic.

I have one other request to make, if I may. Mother tells me that you give her two separate waters, - each of which has 2 gals. of water. I will give mother a Salt & Soda mixture to be added to the first water and Glyco-Thymoline mixture for the second two gallons. You see, her readings specified this mixture, and I would so appreciate it if you would help us to follow through.

You have been so wonderful in helping us, - that I cannot possibly express my appreciation and gratitude. Mother tells me you are wonderful to her. May God bless you.

R14. 11/24/53 Daughter [1523]‘s report: “The outline below is taken from the general suggestions in my mother’s readings from Edgar Cayce in 1939 and 1940. After testing her with litmus paper for acidity I discovered that she is alkaline - very much so, and I plan to gradually bring her back to a balance through diet and some of these suggestions.

“She has been sick now for three months, and although she improves at times she has not been entirely clear. She had a very trying time for three weeks with itching - around the rectum, etc. Itching is gone now, except where there is a breaking out on the hands and some on the face.

“She went to Dr. James W. Todd, Virginia Beach Hospital surgeon, and he referred her to a skin specialist. Since I know this will not get to the seat of the trouble we will not follow through until there is no other choice. I will try to get Dr. D. H. Fogel to help us by going over [1541]‘s readings (and perhaps seeing her) the next time he comes to Virginia Beach.”

R15. WHEAT GERM OIL [2 drops daily]

SULPHUR COMPOUND [3 or 4 times ea. week] USING -

Milk of Magnesia [when eliminant is needed]

ENO - mornings when needed.

GLYCO-THYMOLINE in drinking water until odor can be detected in stool.

IRON YEAST TABLETS [begin with 1 a day; 3 days later 2 a day; 4 days later 3 a day] according to adjustment system makes]

OLIVE OIL - 1/4 teaspoon full - 4 times daily not to interfere with meal, following this with W. W. toast; grapes, pear; W. W. cracker, especially celery.

DIET: Buttermilk, bananas, grapes, figs, dates, prunes, pears, apples (cooked)

All foods carrying iron and silicon - such as turnips, turnips greens, foods that grow under the ground through the winter, as parsnips, carrots, beets and the like, - oyster plant; cooked artichoke; baked potato; potato soup. Beef juice; fish - lamb.

R16. 2/16/55 Report by O. M. Wakefield, D.O.:

Urine Mrs. [1541]

Color Straw Char Clear Sed. None Spec. Gr 1.018 Acidity Sl. Alkaline Albumin Neg to trace Sugar Neg MICROSCOPE: Neg No casts, blood, or pus cells.

[signed] Dr. Wakefield, DO

R17. 1/23/56 Report by daughter [1523]: “In ‘45 mother was taken sick again - the same condition of the skin breaking out - except that on this occasion - her body became bloated with the swelling - particularly the face. In all the times that she had a flare-up of the skin condition (described in her reading) I never saw it turn out just like this time - the swelling, etc. being the main difference. Dr. Bidwell had been down to ARE - and several people had used the suggestions he gave. Like many others who had been dependent on Mr. Cayce, I hope and looked for some one in whom I could put confidence to help with physical conditions. I tried the suggestions given by Dr. Bidwell - and in a matter of 2 weeks time - mother was well on the way to being clear. There are several out lines attached in the bunch - but I do not now remember the order in which they were given to be used. Whether it was because of the terrific flushing that she received by following the things suggested - or what, I could not say, but in this instance it worked. Later, I began to figure out from mother’s physical readings what the weaknesses were - work out a routine for her and have her follow it. This, is I am sure - responsible for her ‘long life’ to this time. This would also apply to my father [2051].”

R18. 1/25/57 Daughter [1523]‘s report:

“With regard to mother’s physical reading I made every attempt to help her follow through with the suggestions given

• as can be seen from the various readings - the tendency to break-over in her diet was a constant problem to her. Up until the time of her first readings she had always been able to eat anything she wanted, and in particular - especially in the summer months - she loved ice tea - ice cream - and bread with something sweet on it. Her habits - from having a large family - was not to eat until everyone else had pretty well finished - and eating whatever might be left - jumping up and down during a meal - etc. As a result of this - often her appetite would be gone by the time she sat down to eat. She was never bothered with indigestion - and consequently would eat the things she liked best. Particularly - she liked the fat from meats - such as chicken and beef fat - and would eat it with relish. She loved sweets of all kinds and does to this day.

“When it became necessary that she attempt to correct her diet - it had the effect of causing her to rebel - against having to “eat this or that” or “not eat this or that” until at times she would leave off eating at all. This seemed to develop some kind of a block - so that she couldn’t remember or think how to prepare what she should eat. Consequently the condition would return from time to time, and has continued to do so over a period of yrs., her last “flare-up” being the fall of ‘56. Particularly in the spring and fall this condition would be set on edge - with the change of the circulation coming at that time - it would seem to be worse. One year ago she had quite a hard time - with the breaking out - that would come sometimes on the neck - especially on the limbs of the body - and sometimes in the groin - spreading up into the rectum. This condition - or any sign of the skin breaking out - would bring such a dread - a fear

• that it was almost as difficult to deal with the attitude as it was the physical condition. Finally we heard of a Dr. Harry Pariser - 708 Medical Arts Bldg., Norfolk 10, Va. - who had helped some others with problems that seemed to be similar. Dr. Pariser - I was told came here from Germany and dealt particularly with skin conditions - by prescribing a salve. We started taking Mom to him - and the salves worked. He would - for example give one prescription of salve to be used on the arm and another type on the legs - seems it had something to do with the skin being more delicate on the arms than the legs - and interestingly enough it would clear up the trouble. Along with do this I would see to it that she would have colonics - taken in series - and some of the simple things given in her readings - for cleansing the colon
• and eliminations - and each time she would eventually clear. She didn’t like to take osteopathy for she said she didn’t feel much different after the treatment - claiming that she never had the back-ache in her life - and felt it was money wasted. About 10 years ago - she went to Dr. Lowenthal [Julius J. Lowenthal, M.D.] in Norfolk, and had her varicose Veins - tended - or cut and tied. Since then the flesh about the ankles has become very hard - and I would imagine that there is a minimum of circulation taking place. Once we called in Dr. Dormire [H. Floyd Dormire, M.D.] - when her left knee became stiff and painful - and she spent a week in the hospital. He said it was Arthritis and gave her this new wonder drug (something recently developed to cure such conditions - Cortisone -) In a week’s time she was able to come home. Then last year she started having nose-bleed; We checked on this and found it was coming from High Blood Pressure. Once I got her out of the hospital - and away with [from] pill and shot routine - I started her back on colonics
• and this time she is willing to take osteopathy.

“Dr. O. M. Wakefield (osteopath) told me that mother has Arteriosclerosis - and so I went to the EC files for information on this condition. This giving colonics and osteopathy - primarily - made it simple to get help for her. She now takes periodic colonics - as many as needed to clear her colon of mucous - etc. and she takes an osteopathic treatment every two weeks. Dr. Wakefield (Va. Beach) can bring her high blood pressure down 10 points in as many minutes with a treatment, and is handling her case right along now. She has done remarkably well since being on this routine; she has gained weight. There is little or no way to govern what she eats, and she will eat all of and most anything that anyone puts in front of her. Despite this she has not had a very recent breaking out to cope with. One thing in particular now - her mind is becoming very vague - and her memory - and 3-dimensional awareness - is becoming less and less.”

R19. 1/20/58 Daughter [1523]‘s report:

On Jan. 17th 1958 - in the morning, I dreamed that Pop passed on before mother - or that he would. [He died 11/22/62 after a short illness. Mrs. [1541] is still living today, 2/21/64.] In the dream it seemed that he passed on rather suddenly. Mother - having had high blood pressure for the past two years - coupled with what Dr. O. M. Wakefield of Va. Beach, called Arteriosclerosis - had a slight stroke about the middle of Sept. For the first week or ten days it was touch and go, then mother gradually began to improve. I massaged her daily with peanut oil, and also with the combination of oils given in the readings of [1187] - who had a stroke. The right side is affected. She cannot use her right hand (arm) particularly the hand, and she tends to drag her right foot. Generally her health is better. The skin condition that she used to have stays clear now - and the dark areas on her legs - from varicose veins - poor circulation, etc. are beginning to clear up. This undoubtedly is because of the daily massage. She is getting osteopathy. At first twice a week, later once a week and now once every two weeks - just as she was doing before she had the stroke. Also she is getting colonics. At first one a week - later one every ten days and now one a month. These are being administered by a R. N. who lives near by. The colonics are given as outlined in the readings - that is with the salt and soda solution in the first 2 qts. and the Glyco-Thymoline in the second quart. We have to keep after her eliminations constantly and about once every 2 or 3 weeks - I give her a three-day course of Zilatone. Eno Salts and Castoria are also given to relieve this problem. She can feed herself with her left hand - and can walk with help. In some areas her mind is very vague, etc. - in others her memory is quite clear. She is beautiful in looks and in attitude, and is becoming more and more delicate of body. Her complexion is clear, and her skin is becoming more like that of a baby.

R20. 7/7/58 Daughter [1523]‘s report:

“Geralin was suggested by Dr. O. M. Wakefield, and so about two weeks ago we left off the Vitamin-B, and started giving Geralin. She is now taking one-a-day. Perhaps I could increase this dose to 2-a-day, as suggested by Dr. Wakefield.

“Mother is gradually losing ground. We are having trouble keeping her eliminations balanced - either too much or not enough. This is a great worry to her - and she worries over it constantly, since she often does not remember whether or not she has been to the bathroom.

“There has been a definite decrease of energies, etc. in the past two weeks, and she has “grown discouraged” - in fact I think that she is giving up, and this will probably hasten her passing. Her skin is now beautiful - her legs, that used to be very dark and hard, from the varicose veins, has cleared in color and become pliable. This is in exception to the breaking out that comes and goes - sometimes in the groin

• others on the feet, and also on the back. The itching is such a torment to her, and I have begun to think that part of this is built into the mental, for when she is talking or has visitors, or just has her attention occupied, she doesn’t say anything about the itching (I am speaking of her feet, which are now a little broken out.) but when she is sitting without her attention focused - she begins to complain of the itching. In any case it is hard to tell. It would seem that her passing is to come about in the not too-far distant future.

“She has received constant care and attention - with bath and massage every morning (which I have given myself) at which time I outline her treatments for the day - and [1548] (my sister) goes by home each night from 6 P.M. and takes care of Mother’s needs, putting her to bed, etc. Throughout the day my brother [2385] & wife [2336] (who now live with Mother and Dad) take care of Mother thru the day - this is not to exclude the part my Dad plays in taking care of Mom.

“She has had less suffering of any person I know at this stage in life, and I should add - up to this point. The joints grow stiff and painful when she is moved, and some of the muscles are becoming atrophied - at times her mind is very clear, but for the most part - all of her involuntary actions - now requires conscious concentration, in order to motivate herself, and this mental effort is very tiring for her. She is a beautiful spirit, hardly ever complains and seldom asks for anything. She has had osteopathy every two weeks for the past several months, and this has helped to keep her blood pressure normal. Since Dr. Wakefield has started taking care of her, all medication (as first suggested by M.D.’s) has been discontinued, and only general health measures have been used - colonics - massage

• osteopathy and vitamins. Her response to this has been remarkable - but now she is fading away. With the health-outline for treatment and food - there has been little or no trouble with the blood pressure - which has been checked daily or at least every other day by me, so as to check another stroke. It is my personal opinion that mother had a slight stroke some two yrs. previous to the last one, and possibly this is why she has not recovered from the past one in Sept. 1957.”

R21. 7/25/58 Daughter [1523]‘s letter to A.R.E. Prayer Group:

“I would like to express deep appreciation and gratitude to each one, who has for months remembered my mother and father in their prayers. This has been a difficult period, for many karmic pressures have come to the surface, but it has been particularly trying for mother and dad because they are aware that the time of parting is drawing near.

“Some of the details having to do with Mother will be of interest, for you know that the readings have stated that prayer is just as scientific as other known methods of healing.

“The right side which was affected by the stroke is now as strong and useful as the left side, with the exception of a ligament in the thigh, which is quite “taut”. In the past two weeks her clarity of mind has become very alert, bringing increased awareness. Through the use of autosuggestion she is learning to relax her body. Three days ago she slept through the one and a half hour massage, even though I turned her from side - to back - to side. Her knees which “appeared” to have become arthritic can now be exercised freely - when she is relaxed. Together with massage I am giving her osteopathic-type of manipulation. Her skin has become clear and beautiful with the appearance of transparentness that is like that of a new-born child. For the past three days there has been no odor of “sickness” about her body. This morning there was a fragrance from her body like that of a baby.

“So far there has been a minimum of pain, but she does become very discouraged, and it is in this area that prayer is so helpful.

“May God bless you one hundred-fold as you continue to bring peace and harmony in the lives of those near to Mother and Dad.”

R22. 9/2/58 Daughter [1523]‘s report:

“Beginning the 3rd week in August, Mother began to get so much better that everyone noticed and commented on it. Her ability to walk - stand up straight, and general mental attitude and alertness was decidedly marked.

“Sunday (Aug. 31) there seemed to be a decided change - walk became labored - stooped over, etc. This has continued through this morning.

“August 5th 7:30 A.M. before bath and massage, blood pressure was 180 over 90; after massage at 9:00 A.M. it was 159 over 70.

“August 27th, before bath at 7:10 - B.P. was 180 over 92; after massage at 8:15 her B. P. was 158 over 85.

“Sept. 2nd, at 7:05 her B.P. was 175 over 90; after massage it was 162 over 83 (this at 8:10 A.M.)

“Other than the above listings her B.P. has been running along in a very normal fashion. Her pulse seemed more faint than usual this A.M.

“Interesting thing - Sunday morning, 8/31, I dreamed that I saw Mother’s abdominal area very clearly and that on the right side the colon was prolapsed - looked atrophied - thin

• and the flesh was dark - looked very much like a rubber hose that was stretched beyond its endurance. This was on the right side on a parallel with the hip bone. May never know whether this has any significance or not just thought I would write it up. I may plan to give Castor Oil packs - if so, they will be given 3 days out of each week. Other than the above, the general health measures described previously are being followed.”

R23. 9/24/58 Daughter [1523]‘s report:

“In connection with the dream I had about the “spastic colon”

• I talked with Dr. Wakefield (O.M.; D.O., of Va. Beach, Va.). From my description of what I saw in the dream he said that it was the ascending colon and the spot or area of the duodenum. I tried starting her on Castor Oil Pack, and had planned to give her two or three courses - giving three a week (1 hr. each, 3 days in a row) but she was so uncomfortable from taking the first pack, that I discontinue them after the first treatment.

“She continues to take Olive Oil and Castoria about 1/2 oz each, the first thing each morning. This dosage is lessened if the eliminations remain sufficient with a smaller dosage. Occasionally I give her Zilatone.

“She is still getting the osteopathic-type massage each morning.

“Her ability to walk is gradually lessening, but she has not had any breaking out for a long time. The circulation seems to be impaired, which causes itching - back - head - sometimes face - but there is no indication of this being an irritation of the skin.

“She also takes Coca Cola Syrup off and on, as she needs this for her kidneys. Also I give her beef-juice about once a month - for 10 days at the time.”

R24. GD’s note: See interim and subsequent Reports under 1541-11, her Life Reading Report.

R25. 11/22/62 Her husband, Mr. [2051], died after a short illness, just as their daughter [1523] had dreamed (1/17/58).

R26. 2/21/64 GD’s note: Mrs. [1541] is still holding her own - not any great difference for better or worse since last report.

R27. 9/25/64 Mrs. [1541] died, seven years to the day from the time she was first afflicted or incapacitated; 85 yrs. of age.

Background

Background

B1. Continued from tendency couple of years ago. Acid Rash on feet, neck, etc., spreading. See 1541-10, on 5/21/41.

Mentioned Entities

Colon Hydrotherapy, Osteopathy, Massage Therapy, Alkaline Diet, Castor Oil, Baking Soda, Dreams, Electric Vibrator, Glands (Esoteric), Prayer, A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), Glyco-Thymoline, Mullein, Virginia Beach, Acid-Alkaline Balance, Free Will, Gladys Davis, Olive Oil, Violet Ray, Beef Juice

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 1541-12, ReadingID 7495.