Reading 4881-1

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Date: 8/7/1930 Sex: M Age: 42 ReadingID: 12894

This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of August, 1930, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [4881], via Mrs. [417].

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

Time of Reading 3:15 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. L.I., N.Y. (Physical Suggestion)

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here - [4881]. Now, we find conditions are most unsatisfactory with the physical forces of the body, and there may be said to be a complication, or a combination of disorders in the physical forces of the body. In some respects we have conditions where the blood supply, being deficient in its supply of red blood, prevents the proper building up of the system. In another respect we have the nerve centers of the system so fagged, so disordered, and some impingements or lesions are formed in centers, as to prevent the body regaining its normal strength and vitality, and when there are applications for some conditions as disturb, through the digestive system, or through the ability of the proper locomotions for the body, we find these - apparently, after a time - cause disorders in OTHER directions that seem as hard to cope with as with those as were FIRST applied for. The tendency of the conditions in the joints and in the locomotions to have the distresses, comes from poisons as accumulate in system from those tendencies of the blood stream to not throw out the poisons as are accumulating in the system. At times we have the effect of toxics; then, at others, we find the organs - especially those of the pancreas and of the liver - form those conditions as make for distresses through the alimentary canal, as well as the local disturbances as come to the capillary circulation, or in the cuticle itself.

2. In making, then, changes as would be for the most benefit for the body, we will find - while it would require time and close attention, and that of PERSISTENCY on the part of the body in making its BUSINESS to be better, and aided - yet, as WE find, were these followed or adhered TO - though we will find it necessary to make alterations and changes in the applications as may be made for the body - these, we find, would be the BASIS to begin with:

3. First, we would give those to the system in the form of medicinal properties as will make a change in the whole of the active forces through the DIGESTIVE system, through the assimilating system, and for eliminations through the alimentary canal. True, these will be found, that after taking same for some little time, there will come disturbance as will appear to upset the body. These, however, we would find, would pass off in a day or two, should the body not become distressed or attempt to take OTHER properties as to change the conditions, but merely cutting off the quantity as would be given until the system adjusts itself, and the betterment would then begin; and for the changes as will be NECESSARY, these may be added from time to time, as those properties as are given are finished, or taken.

4. Then, we would begin as this: First we would take 16 ounces of distilled water. To this we would add 6 ounces of wild cherry bark. Reduce this by simmering, or slow boiling, to 1/2 the quantity. Strain while warm and add 4 ounces of simple syrup. AGAIN reduce this by slow boiling to the 8 ounces. Then we would add:

Podophyllum (dried)…1 grain, Syrup of Sarsaparilla Compound…1/2 ounce, Elixir of Calisaya…1/2 ounce, Tincture or Elixir of Buchu Leaves…20 minims, Tincture Nux Vomica…20 minims, Oil of Sassafras…20 minims, 10% solution Iodide Potassium…1/4 ounce, 10% solution Bromide Potassium…20 minims, Tincture Capsici…3 minims, Pure grain alcohol, or 85% alcohol…1 ounce.

Shake the solution together before the dose is taken. The dose will be teaspoonful 4 times each day.

5. We would also be mindful of the diet, that there are only those of almost the pre-DIGESTED foods or raw foods taken; that is, of mornings, those of citrous fruits, or of gruels, or of the dry cereals, PREFERABLY - when dry cereals are taken - those that require a great deal of mastication before it may be swallowed. For the noon meal, we would take those of broths and of juices, whether they be of vegetable or of meats - or they may be changed to where they may be a portion of each. Of evenings, the BEGINNING should be at least one, two, or three raw vegetables, and this may be ended with some light pastry, provided same is sweetened with other than that of sugar, or is of the natural sweets. Little of soft drinks or of any stimuli may be taken, and at least ONCE each week there should be those of the high enema, or of the colonic irrigation.

6. When this has been taken, then we may give that as may be the aid in making PERMANENT results for the physical conditions of this body, [4881]. We will find that these will be best active when these are taken in the order as given, in compounding, and taken in the MANNER outlined, taken at least half an hour before the meals.

7. Do not overtax the system. Keep in the open as much as possible. Do not get too MUCH sunburn, or too STRONG a light for the sensory system or for those of the capillary circulation either, but where the air is good and fresh - this the best for the body, until these properties are taken. Ready for questions. We are through with this reading for the present.

Copy to Self ” ” Ass’n office ” ” Research Department ” ” Dr. Lydic

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 8/7/30 EC’s letter:

Dear Mr. [4881]:-

Enclosed you will find a copy of your reading which was obtained today. Please let us know if you wish us to have this prescription filled and sent to you.

Hoping that you will let us hear from you from time to time as to how you get along, and that we may be of service, I am

Sincerely, Edgar Cayce

R2. 9/10/30 Cayce Hospital Research Dept. letter:

Mr. [4881] …, L.I., N.Y.

Dear Mr. [4881]:-

We are interested to know whether you have followed out the suggestions given in your psychic reading of August 7th, and, if so, whether you feel that you have been helped. It is the desire of the Research Department to keep in touch with all those having sought assistance through these sources, in order that we may be able to complete our records. Therefore, we should appreciate it very much if you will send us a brief outline of your case since receiving your reading.

Hoping that your contact with this work has proved beneficial, and that we may have the privilege of hearing from you in regard to your progress, we are

Very sincerely yours, M.D. [Mildred Davis], RESEARCH DEPARTMENT

R3. 4/5/48 Test Mailing card ret’d ADDRESS UNKNOWN.

Background

Background

B1. 4/17/30 EC’s letter to [4881]:

Mr. [4881] …, L.I., N.Y.

Dear Mr. [4881]:

Replying to yours of the 14th, for the last two weeks I have been very much under the weather myself. There has been quite an accumulation of appointments during that time, which we will necessarily have to take care of - but we are making a list of these and just as soon as it is possible for me to make appointments for those who are not at the hospital, or who do not come, why we will take up your case and hope that we may be of service to you. Now, we don’t want you to get the idea we are trying to put you off, or that we are trying to force you to come to Virginia Beach - but we DO NOT want you to be depending upon us to get this in within the next two or three weeks, and you be waiting when you SHOULD be having the attention of a physician - for we do not feel that is right to anyone. That’s why we were so in hopes that you could come, for so many HAVE come, that it has been for the last several months almost impossible to get more than one or two readings a week for those outside, or those not at the hospital - but hoping and trusting that we may be of service, I am

Sincerely, EC:GD

B2. 8/5/30 Wire answering EC’s wire re address and questions for appointment: “I am sick three years - wanted your advice for what treatment I should take.”

Mentioned Entities

Colon Hydrotherapy, Physical Body, Virginia Beach, Cayce Hospital, Gertrude Cayce, Gladys Davis, Iodine, Sassafras

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 4881-1, ReadingID 12894.