Reading 5197-1

TEXT OF READING 5197-1 F 56 (Widow, Methodist)

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Date: 5/26/1944 Sex: F Age: 56 ReadingID: 13333

This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of May, 1944, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [5197], new Associate Member of the Ass”n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., via son [2981] and daughter-in-law [2982].

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos.]

Time of Reading Set bet. 3:30 to 4:30 P. M. Eastern War Time. …, N.C.

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, [5197].

3. As we find, there are disturbances which are preventing the better physical functioning of the body. We find that these are the effects of poisons in the form of drosses, not altogether because of the lack of the eliminations between liver and kidneys, but rather a combination of these disturbances than uremic poisons; thus causing what would be called rheumatic reactions; nor is it altogether toxic forces as of poisons being eliminated by the better activity of the liver and the alimentary canal, but a combination, as we have a rheumatic, arthritic-neuritic condition.

4. So we have strains on portions of the body, not where there is as yet a stroke as from blood clot, but these could easily become so, unless there are measures taken to eliminate the sources of these poisons.

5. As we find, there should be first, then, at least one, two or even three colonic irrigations within a month. These will be severe - the first one, but the second and third should not be so severe. So, great precautions should be taken.

6. This combination is what causes the arm to go to sleep, as it were, at times, and the lower limbs to be achey, stretchy and fluttering when there is gas or pressures to the area about the diaphragm, pressing upon the lungs. But these poisons eliminated will eradicate the trouble.

7. Then we should begin and take a small dose of Eno Salts each morning for about a week, just a teaspoonful before any meal is taken.

8. Then do have at least twelve to fourteen general osteopathic corrections, just relaxing, not so much correction, but relaxing of all the segments along the cerebrospinal system. There will be found some pressures in the 6th dorsal, 1st, 2nd and 3rd dorsal and in the 3rd cervical, and at the 1st and 2nd cervical.

9. These done, we will find much improved conditions for this body. But do take these in order as has been indicated: First removing poisons from the system, then a gentle flushing of the system, then a setting up of better drainages, keeping better eliminations by the diet as towards the laxative nature. Very little or no bread should be taken. A great deal of vegetables and fruits are preferable to meats. Fish, fowl and lamb may be taken, but in moderation.

10. Then also take the head and neck exercises which will make a great deal of difference in the tendency for the eyes to appear as glimmery or as if something were in front of them. Take these exercises when ready to retire and upon arising in the morning; sitting erect, move the head slowly forward three times, backward three times, to the left three times, to the right three times, and then circle. Do this consistently, if there would be real help.

11. Ready for questions.

12. (Q) What causes nose-bleed? (A) This same pressure which causes the fluttering of the heart. This is the release that presses those disturbances. Do remove these pressures all along and then make those relaxing treatments all along the spine.

13. (Q) Condition of teeth and gums? (A) These are not too bad. There needs be some local attention, and use equal parts of soda and salt as a massage for the gums two or three times a week.

14. (Q) Condition of right ear? (A) This is all a portion of the general condition indicated.

15. (Q) What is condition of heart? (A) As has been indicated, this is a reflex, the greater trouble being between the liver and kidneys and naturally lungs, as the pressure from diaphragm, the heart becomes involved only sympathetically. Do as outlined.

16. (Q) How can I improve texture of hair? (A) Better be glad that you have it, but the peelings of Irish potato boiled and taken once a day will improve the texture of the hair. This will require a long period of about six months. Two ounces of this fresh juice a day.

17. We are through with this reading.

Copy to Self (one for Osteopath - Please let us have name and address of the one you choose.) ” ” Ass’n file ” for indexing

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 10/8/49 Letter: “I had this condition over a period of 3 or 4 years, but don’t know dates; was not severe, but annoying. Followed treatments for about 1 year and was cured.”

R2. 1/23/52 Questionnaire-letter sent.

R3. 1/29/52 Reply to questionnaire-letter: “I am glad to give the information you asked for, to the best of my ability. I shall try to answer each question as they come first. I do feel that the reading described my condition accurately. I followed the instructions in each detail. The first colonic was not particularly severe. A little nausea for a little while afterward. I had the 3 colonics as he instructed. I like the result so much that I have had several since. One a year perhaps. Not one for 2 or more years (which reminds me, I think I will). I took the Eno, as prescribed, then took it at intervals. I still keep it on hand. It’s the only thing I ever take for upset stomach or mild laxative. Rarely ever need it. I took the head and neck exercises as prescribed, over a long period of time. More than a year, perhaps, and still take them at night. My bad ear soon showed signs of improvement, and finally became normal, for the first time since I can remember. For a number of years prior to my reading, I had trouble all the time with my ear. It abscessed every few months. The last time, the doctor-specialist told me I would never hear more than 50% out of it. Several months after, I began the neck and head exercise, I went to this same specialist to have my glasses changed and asked him to look at my ear. He was amazed to see how normal it was, and said the ‘hole’ in the eardrum (which he told me would never close) was healed and closed. I told him of the head and neck exercise, but nothing more. ‘No comment’. I don’t recall just now how long it was before the nosebleed stopped, not long, I’m sure. I’ve had a tiny bit 2 or 3 times in the past year or so. Of course, I had my teeth looked after. They held their own for several years, and are still very good. I haven’t ‘lost’ any teeth and still use the salt and soda. Sorry, I was too lazy to use the potato peel for my hair - except for a few times. However, I still have plenty of hair graying, but I take care of it, and have no complaint to make. I have enjoyed really marvelous health for several years. I wish it were possible to have another reading. Dr. Edward P. Brenner, D.C., left High Point a few years ago, presumably to retire. Think he went down near Pinehurst. I heard some time ago, he was not happy, and was planning to return and open an office. If I can find out anything concerning him, will let you know. Incidentally, I can hear my watch tick as clearly with my ‘bad’ ear as I can with the other one. I hope I have not been too brief or ‘sketchy’ in answering your questions. If I can add anything, will be glad to do so.”

R4. 4/3/52 Notation by IMG: “Mrs. [5197] maintained A.R.E. contact through publications at intervals, often submitting change of address, or temporarily discontinuing membership.”

R5. 2/8/64 Daughter-in-law, Mrs. [2982]‘s letter: “I’m writing to report - and I should be used to EC’s uncanny insight into bodies - on [2981]‘s mother. She spends a couple of months with us each year and I asked her to send me her physical reading which she did.

“She suffers from a kind of bronchitis, difficulty in getting enough ozone - she is allergic to sweets and starches and has to watch herself. The doctor gives her pills of some kind so she can breathe properly.

“In looking at her reading I noted [6/3/44, [5197]]: 1. Very little or no bread should be taken (She has not and is not heeding this). 2. When she asked about the heart, he, EC, pointed to the LUNGS, a reflex action from pressures of poisons. 3. When she asked about her hair, he said - ‘Better be glad that you have it,’ etc., etc. - she is losing lots of her hair now.

“And these things he warned her about 20 yrs. ago!

“You know he warned me about sweets and when I indulge, especially cakes or pies, I have awful dizzy spells - so I’m careful.

“The more I learn about the gifts of our Mr. Cayce the more I stand in awe of him.”

R6. 6/6/75 Mrs. [5197] died in a nursing home where she had been for several years.

Background

Background

B1. 9/16/43 Letter: “Am enclosing my application for a Physical Reading… I’ve heard such interesting and wonderful things about you from my son and daughter-in-law. I too, appreciate what you are doing for them.”

B2. 5/2/44 Questions submitted in addition to those at the end of 5197-1 [Questions were worded by daughter-in-law as specified by [5197]]: “(1) What causes the acute attacks of gas in my chest accompanied by a feeling of my heart flopping around? (2) Is that rheumatism in my left hand, and if so, give cause and possible remedy? (3) Why does my right hand go to sleep while sleeping on my left side? (4) What is wrong with my right hand? (5) Please give cause of feet aching? (6) Cause and remedy of my right ear being painful? (7) Can my eyesight be improved?”

Mentioned Entities

Colon Hydrotherapy, A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), Baking Soda, Osteopathy, Gertrude Cayce, Gladys Davis, Massage Therapy, Virginia Beach

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 5197-1, ReadingID 13333.