Reading 287-17

TEXT OF READING 287-17 M 70

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Date: 8/23/1935 Sex: M Age: 70 ReadingID: 1888

This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of August, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [287], Active Member of the Ass”n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. L. B. Cayce.]

Time of Reading 12:00 to 12:05 Noon Eastern Standard Time. …, Ohio. (Physical Suggestion)

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [287].

2. As we find, conditions show some improvement; yet it becomes necessary to keep down that fullness which occurs, by the use of eliminants.

3. As we find, the use of the Ash internally at this time would be MOST advisable for the body. Take one-eighth grain three times a week (not oftener). Empty the powder dry on tongue and wash down with water; DO NOT take IN capsule.

4. Immediately following the taking of each dose of Ash, use the violet ray for about three and a half to five minutes, over the frontal portion of the chest, up to the throat and head, over the back portion from the base of the brain to at least across the diaphragm.

5. The rest of those things we have suggested we would follow.

6. Ready for questions.

7. Do that.

8. We are through with this reading.

Copy to Self ” ” Ass’n file

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 10/3/35 He wrote: “One-eighth grain would be a very small amt. Mr. B. H. Bradley sent me the powder in bulk. I don’t want to take it until I hear from you. If there is poison in it I would have to be very careful. Wish you would tell me, a thimble full or one-half, so I could measure it.

“I am still getting better, but slow.”

R2. 10/5/35 EC’s letter: “Just rec’d yours of 3rd and will reply at once. The Ash is not usually sent in bulk unless to be used in another way than taking internally [such as with the Iodex salve as indicated in your 287-16 for the throat lump].

“No, Mr. [287], one-eighth grain is not too small a dose - don’t take more. It is not a poison but works on the radiation theory. You can have your druggist weigh it out for you and put in capsules. Then when you take it, pour out on your tongue and take a swallow of water. To take a whole or a half grain could or would draw or contract the system too much. Take the one-eighth grain, and the violet ray [hand machine, bulb applicator] about five or ten minutes after taking the Ash. Am sure you will find it very helpful taken in this manner; not so good taken otherwise.

“Glad to know you are feeling better and am sure you will feel better faster now that you have the Ash. Try it out that way, and let me hear from you real soon.”

R3. 11/21/35 Mr. [287] wrote: “Well, I am holding my own, but I still have those pains in my chest when I exercise - I mean when I move too fast. Cold winds hurt me, too, at night - not so much in daytime. Otherwise I feel just fine, but on account of that trouble I can’t do anything. Would like to get my coal property going again - have been shut down for six years.

“I am taking the Ash three times a week. Druggist gave me the amount to take.”

R4. 12/2/35 [To EC in Detroit]: “If it hadn’t been for you I would have passed out long ago. If you can’t come by here I will go over to Dayton to see you [on your way back to VB]. I sure would like to see you, and would like to have you and party come here if you can.”

R5. 3/5/35 “Well, Mr. Cayce, seems as if I can’t get well. At night I can’t walk out to the street and back to the house without stopping 4-5 times. I have taken about all of the Ash, but I am still about the same. Just feel fine if I am just quiet around the house. I just don’t know what to think, whether I will ever get better. Don’t miss a meal, sleep well and all right, feel good if I don’t do anything.

“The sweat baths help me for 3-4 days. I have a ringing in my right ear. The sweats don’t stop that ringing in ear - just the right one.

“If you go to Detroit again, be sure to stop here with us - would be glad to see you.”

R6. 3/31/36 EC gave him a Ck. Physical 287-18.

Background

Background

B1. On 12/20/34 He obtained 287-16 for improving condition of larynx (from white lead poisoning many yrs. ago), stating he was hard of hearing and also had periods of hoarseness.

B2. 7/29/35 “Since my last note to you I had a bad spell with my nerves. Seems as if I can’t get real well again, and if I stop the Olive Oil for a week my throat gets worse - but not bad.”

B3. 8/23/35 He verified appointment, saying: “I am very much better but not well.”

Mentioned Entities

Violet Ray, Dayton Ohio, Gertrude Cayce, Gladys Davis, Ohio, Olive Oil, Virginia Beach

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 287-17, ReadingID 1888.