Acne

Circulating File
ACNE
A compilation of Extracts from the Edgar Cayce Readings
Edgar Cayce Readings Copyrighted by Edgar Cayce Foundation 1971, 1993-2007 All Rights Reserved
These readings or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the Edgar Cayce Foundation 215 67th Street Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Printed in U.S.A.
ACNE CIRCULATING FILE
There are in truth no incurable conditions. 3744-2
This Circulating File consists of an overview and a number of the Edgar Cayce psychic readings on acne. The information is not intended for self-diagnosis nor self-treatment. Please consult a qualified health care professional before following any advice contained within this file.
Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2007 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation
Acne
Contents: Introduction to the Cayce Readings on Health and Healing List of the Edgar Cayce Readings Indexed under Acne Commentary on ACNE by Wm. A. McGarey M.D. Case Studies from the Readings 1. Reading # 78-2, 18-year-old boy 2. Readings # 460-3, 5, 19-year-old girl 3. Readings # 528-1, 2, 26-year-old woman 4. Reading # 1293-2, 39-year-old woman 5. Reading # 1576-1, 17-year-old girl 6. Readings # 1709-1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 19-year-old girl 7. Reading # 1993-1, 24-year-old woman 8. Reading # 2072-2, 30-year-old woman 9. Reading # 4039-1, 25-year-old woman 10. Reading # 5218-1, 35-year-old man Related Circulating Files and Research Bulletins * : 1. Acidity-Alkalinity 2. Atomidine 3. Dermatitis 4. Eczema 5. Healing Series: a. Consistency in Healing b. Principles of Healing c. Spiritual Healing: General d. Spiritual Healing: Karmic Ailments e. Spiritual Healing: Specific Ailments f. Workings of the Law g. Karma of Physical Ailments Pages: 5 8 9
12 15 25 32 36 40 57 63 69 72
Circulating Files & Research Bulletins are available from A.R.E. membership services at (800) 333-4499 or: http: //www.edgarcayce.org/circulating_files.asp
Introduction to the Cayce Readings on Health and Healing

No matter what illness or ailment concerns us, certain basic principles about health and healing are relevant. These are the premises upon which all of the Cayce health information rests. For those who would like to make a more careful study of these basic principles, the recommended Circulating File is entitled Principles of Healing. Here, in essence, are the ideas found in that file. They may prove to be very useful to your more in-depth study of the specific ailment that requires healing for you. The first fundamental idea about healing requires that we maintain a creative balance between two principles: 1. All healing comes from the infinite -- that is, from attunement and harmony with our spiritual source. The infinite is just as accessible and available in the visible, physical world as it is in the invisible realm. 2. At the same time, each person must take responsibility for his or her own healing process. No one can simply sit back and wait passively for healing to occur. This second principle -- the need for self-responsibility -- can take many forms. For example, healing requires attunement, and no one knows better than ourselves exactly what has gotten us out of attunement in the past. Often, if we'll look closely at our lives, we can see (without needing a gifted medical clairvoyant such as Edgar Cayce) what's causing our illness. To illustrate self-responsibility further, the human body has a marvelous, innate drive to heal itself, but we've got to do our part to help. A broken bone will naturally try to mend; however, the fracture needs to be set properly for the healing to be complete and effective. Another important principle relates to energy medicine, a new field for which Edgar Cayce was a pioneer. His readings consistently speak of the roles played by vibrations or vibratory forces -- right down to the level of individual atoms. According to Cayce, there is a type of consciousness that exists in each atom. Although most of the passages about the atomic physics of healing seem rather esoteric, it might be easier to follow the analogy of the attunement of a stringed musical instrument. A violin or piano that is out of tune makes sour, discordant music -- symbolic of disease or illness. Just as a skilled musician can bring the instrument back into attunement, we experience healing when our vibrations -- right down to the atomic level -- are adjusted in a correct manner. In essence, all healing is the changing of vibrations from within. Balance among body, mind, and spirit is another key to Cayce's philosophy of healing. For healing to be complete and lasting, we must recognize and meet the needs of each of these three levels. Virtually no illness or disease can be treated successfully at only one of these three levels. What's more, Cayce affirms that the human body will naturally stay healthy -- and even rejuvenate itself -- if a kind of internal balance can be maintained. Dis-ease starts when one part of the body draws energy from another part. One portion of an organism may become overcharged with the creative life force, while another portion becomes
undernourished. The result is a gradual disintegration of the body and the onset of illness. The opposite of this sort of disintegration is rejuvenation. The readings assert that we are continuously rebuilding our bodies. Within any seven-year period, each cell is replaced. If we'll allow it, our bodies will transform any problem and resuscitate any condition. But our ingrained habits usually block this healing potential -- the habits of action and, even more potent, the habits of mind. What role do drugs and medicine play in the healing process? Cayce's philosophy clearly sees a place for them, but warns of misunderstanding how they work and of expecting more of them than is possible. Any healing method attempts to create an experience of oneness, in hopes of then stimulating a similar response in the body. For some people in some situations, a drug may be the best way to accomplish this -- just as in other cases, surgery may be the best way to stimulate healing. Medicines can be a practical application of the one life force. Occasionally they must be very potent in their reactions in order to get the patient through an acute illness. But Cayce from time to time encouraged people to consider the herbal formulas he recommended to be tonics and stimulants, rather than medicines. The dangerous side of medicines is their potential to diminish the body's own healing work. This is what Cayce alluded to when he warned about palliatives that deceive the soul with half truths and temporary relief. It's also what he meant when he warned that we shouldn't come to rely on any condition outside of ourselves that could be assimilated by the body inwardly. All of this is to say, take the medications prescribed by the physician you trust. But keep in mind this thought: what those chemicals can do is temporarily -- and somewhat artificially -- give your body an experience of greater oneness. Healing that really takes hold and lasts must come from changing one's inner consciousness and vibration. That happens most effectively from consistent and persistent human effort (i.e., engaging one's desires, purposes, and will) -- something that pills all too easily allow us to skip. Cayce's healing philosophy includes other insights that can help us avoid misunderstanding. For example, one principle states that the best treatment procedures sometimes cause a temporary worsening of conditions. If we didn't recognize this possibility, we might give up just before the benefits begin to appear. A closely related principle states that when a body is re-establishing its attunement, it tends to be more sensitive. Again, if we misunderstand that heightened sensitivity, we might not see the good that is slowly being effected. The mind is a focus of other healing principles. The unconscious mind plays a role in many illnesses and diseases. One example of this is the karmic factor in health problems. Memories from previous incarnations, stored in the soul mind, can trigger problems in the body. Of course, we shouldn't go so far as to suppose that every health challenge has past-life roots; nevertheless, the perspective of reincarnation can help us understand what we could possibly be dealing with as we seek healing. The familiar Cayce axiom, Mind is the builder, leads us to wonder exactly which attitudes and emotions best foster healing. The readings emphasize several: * Self-acceptance. As we rid ourselves of self-condemnation, we make room for healing forces to enter.
* Optimism and hope. We're encouraged to expect healing. * Patience. It's much easier and quicker to destroy health than it is to rebuild it. We need to be willing to patiently invest whatever time is required. Alongside these specific attitudes and emotions, we're invited to use the creative potential of visualization to stimulate our own healing. The mind's image-making capacity can be directed in such a way that we see the healing transformation taking place. This is not something that's accomplished in a single visualization session. Like all the Cayce health-promoting approaches, it requires persistence and works best in conjunction with other healing methods. Perhaps the most important principle of the mind's relationship to healing concerns purposefulness. A person can experience temporarily an outer healing -- that is, in the physical body only -- yet still be spiritually sick. What cures the soul? A commitment to a purposeful life. Not just any purpose, but instead one that reflects care for other people. On occasion a reading from Cayce would pose this question to the person who was ill: What would you do with your life if you were healed? The position of Cayce's psychic source was simply this: Why correct the physical condition unless there's also going to be an inner correction? People who are looking for both inner and outer healing are the best candidates for restored health and vitality. In Cayce's philosophy, healing should equip us to be more useful to others. With this ideal of service in mind, we might also wonder just how we can be channels of healing to others. What principles govern our efforts to be healers to those for whom we have concern? One principle is based on the spiritual connections that exist between all people. It states that as we bring the experience of oneness into our own consciousness, it can profoundly help someone else experience oneness, attunement, and healing. Cayce's way of putting it was, ...raising the Christ Consciousness in self to such an extent as it may flow out of self to him thou would direct it to. (281-7) For this to be most effective, the recipient must desire such help and have requested healing prayer. Of course, we can always pray for someone, even if that individual hasn't asked us. But it's important that we not assume we know what's needed in any person's life. For one who hasn't specifically asked for prayer, we can simply offer prayers of protection and blessing, rather than try to direct healing energies to that person or for a specific condition. In summary, the Cayce readings remind us that our natural state is wholeness and health. An innate wisdom within ourselves knows what's needed for healing. We should expect to get well, and we should be willing to do our part to make it possible.
Mark Thurston, Ph.D. Education Department
The Edgar Cayce Readings Indexed under Acne

Reading numbers in bold are included in this file
43-1 78-2 318-9 361-5 375-1 460-3, 4, 5 475-1 528-1, 2, 10 984-2 1089-6 1173-6 1293-2
1358-3 1576-1 1691-1 1709-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 1800-27 1947-4 1968-9 1992-2 1993-1 2072-2 2154-2 2175-2
2370-1 3695-1 3698-1 4039-1 4105-1 4975-1 5064-1 5074-1 5092-1 5202-1 5210-1 5218-1
Commentary on Acne
Explanatory Note: The following comments are intended to explore functions and therapy in the light in which Edgar Cayce saw them during his readings. For purposes of this commentary then, his viewpoint of physiology and etiology is assumed to be correct, although it is realized that it may not be in accord with generally accepted theories. This allows, then, for free discussion of Cayces reasoning and his concepts of disease process without repetitious use of his name.
I. Physiological Considerations Acne is described as an inflammatory disease of the sebacious glands but more particularly as a chronic inflammatory disease of the sebacious glands, occurring more frequently on the face, back and chest. The basic physiological malfunction occurring in the body which gives rise to acne is an imbalance of the eliminating systems of the body, although there are several mechanisms that can play a part in the production of this imbalance. When the eliminating organs become unbalanced, as it werethese being principally the liver and the kidneythen the superficial circulation carries a plethora of drosses and metabolic end products which should have been eliminated through the channels of the intestinal tract. This brings about in turn a clogging and a disturbance of the superficial capillary and small lymphatic vessels with subsequent inflammation occurring in the sebacious glands of the skin. Some of the factors causing the elimination imbalance are incoordination between the deep and superficial circulation, improper diet during the period of menarche (beginning of menses); nervous tensions and suppressions of fears; and glandular reactions and the gradual building of difficulties related to the glands and circulation. Circulatory incoordination is frequently brought about by back injuries, even of a mild nature, which could bring about disturbance of those cerebrospinal centers located in the ganglia of the autonomic nervous system which have control over the coordination of the deep and the superficial circulation. The deep circulation goes to the organs and functioning portions of the internal part of the body while the superficial circulation supplies the extremities and the peripheral body structures. In case 78-2, an injury to the seventh, eighth and ninth dorsal area was the primary factor. Perspiration induced by excitement, originated with the irritation in the dorsal centers. With this irritation any over-excitement makes an extreme call for full circulation (rather than the normal) thus directing too much blood to the superficial circulation. The capillaries and small lymphatics become too full as it were, producing the excessive perspiration. Inactive eliminations bring impurities to the superficial circulation and thus produce odors which were described as being obnoxious. This was described as happening in those places where the lymphatic circulation reaches the surface of the body easily. A heavy meal under stress, in this particular case, puts the food in the position of not having adequate blood supply to bring the digestive forces into full action. This brings the external blood in toward the central portions of the body and in this manner causes congestion, especially through those lacteals involved. This produces in turn a reflex which brings about a disturbed elimination with consequent constipation. A capillary uptake of the contents of the large bowel results, and in this
manner a loading of the vascular system with substances which should have passed out through the intestines. The skin attempts then to eliminate excessively and this produces the inflammation as a gradual process of time and circumstance. On occasion there may be a thinning of the walls of the intestine which only promotes and intensifies the course of the disease process. II. Rational Of Therapy In approaching therapy, we should remember that the body has a capability of normal function: --Thus, --we would administer those activities which would bring a normal reaction through these portions, stimulating them to an activity from the body itself, rather than the body becoming dependent upon supplies that are robbing portions of the system to produce activity in other portions, or the system receiving elements, or chemical reactions being supplied, without arousing the activities of the system itself for a more normal condition. [1968-3, p. 1, par. 6] Therapy in the case of acne should be directed at bringing about five principal results: 1. A purification of the vibration of the body forces which would include a restoration to normal of the thin wall in the intestine; 2. A correction of the cerebrospinal centers and their vibrations, bringing them back to normal; 3. A cleansing of the glands of the elimination system such as the liver, kidney, etc., a balance of these organs and a correction of constipation and difficulties of the lower bowel; 4. A diet in accord with the needs of the circulatory and the elimination system, and 5. institution of local therapy to aid the skin. The second category above would bring about a coordination of the superficial and deep circulatory systems which, as has been mentioned, is frequently disturbed in acne. III. Suggested Therapeutic Regime 1. Acting, in a sense, to purify the vibrations of the body forces and to bring about a change for the better the following prescription should be followed and all of it used prior to further treatment (aside from diet and local therapy): Sulphur 1 tablespoon Rochelle Salts 1 tablespoon Cream of Tartar 1 tablespoon Mix these very thoroughly. Then take a level teaspoonful of this mixture each morning, either in water or dry, before any meal is taken. 2. In order to bring the cerebrospinal control centers, the autonomic and the sympathetic ganglia to their proper condition, osteopathic therapy should be institute after the salts have been used but should be given only following a short wave diathermic treatment to the back for a period of approximately 15 minutes over the upper dorsal area. The combination of these two treatments should be used twice a week for a period of 7 weeks then should be left off one week, then another cycle should be started using the slats again followed by the physiotherapy and manipulation just described. A third course could be utilized later. 3. A balancing of the glands of the emunctory systemthe eliminative organs could be brought about after the original therapy with the slats has been ended. Coca cola is suggested as a purifying or clarifying substance for the kidney and bladder. This
10
would be taken more as a medicine than as a soft drink and should be with water, (not carbonated.) Various methods of relieving constipation should be utilizedpowdered yeast or yeast cake being taken daily for 10 days and then left off a week would be one such suggested therapy. 4. Diet; there should be no sugars, no ice cream, chocolates, pastries, pie or candy; no white bread or starches. Fruit in season would be all right except strawberries, fresh apples, bananas should not be taken. The luncheon meal should be mainly fresh salads alternated at times with vegetable soup. Fish, fowl and lamb are the preferred proteins. Occasional roast beef in some cases, beef juice where the individual needs to be built up, (see Diet/Recipe Guide Book page 78). 5. Local therapy; the open pustular areas are best cleansed with glass or potsherd (pottery.) The skin should be scraped. This will tend to clear the skin and clean it, whereas puncturing with needles and pins is not good. After cleansing, a combination of oils should be massaged into the skin: camphorated oil 2 parts, witch hazel 1 part, Russian white oil 1 part. If a powder is needed, use such as Johnson & Johnson baby powder-preferable that which has in it stearate and balsam of tolu. Other therapeutic considerations: Other substances used to bring about a purification of body forces are seen in cases 528-1 and 78-2. Use of these would be up to the judgment of the physician administering the therapy. Atomidine likewise is used to bring about a glandular balance (see 528-1). Should we not attempt to awaken the inner forces to Gods presence? For, all healing comes from the One Source. And, whether there is the application of foods, exercise, medicine or even the knife, --it is to bring [to] the consciousness of the forces within the body, that aid in reproducing themselves [which is] the awareness of Creative or God Forces. 2606-1 William A. McGarey, M.D. Director Medical Research Division Edgar Cayce Foundation July 21, 1967
11
INDEX OF READING 78-2 M 18 ACNE: CURED Anemia: Boils BOILS: CURED Diet: Boils ELIMINATIONS: POOR: BOILS Injuries: Spine: Boils Osteopathy: Boils Physiology & Anatomy: Boils Prescriptions: Arsenic, Fowler's: Boils Par 6, 13-A Par 8, 9, 11-A Par 6 Par 10 Par 12-A Par 5
12
BACKGROUND OF READING 78-2 M 18 B1. 9/16/26 Letter requested Physical reading, for painful skin eruptions on face and back; boils appearing on different parts of body; doctors think it is a stubborn case of acne. TEXT OF READING 78-2 M 18 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 2nd day of October, 1926, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [78]. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. READING Time of Reading 3: 50 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Ky. 1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time. You will diagnose the case thoroughly, giving the cause of the existing conditions, also the treatment for the cure and relief of this body. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here. 3. Now, while we find the physical conditions of this body very good in many respects, yet there are rather those conditions existent of which the body should be warned, and, as is seen, there are some symptoms of the existent condition being exaggerated in the body from time to time, or appearances of those conditions of which the body should be warned. 4. These then, are conditions as we find them in the body at the present time, [78], we are speaking of. First: 5. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find shows the signs of an anemia, and of that character where the eliminations are the cause of existent conditions, or wherein the diverted circulation between internal and capillary, and the eliminations being carried with same, so overtax the system as to cause those conditions that, are they not corrected, will bring about detrimental conditions in many various ways. 6. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, in this we find the greater trouble, or the seat or cause of this existent condition. In the cerebro-spinal centers does this occur, caused by an injury as was received in times back. This occurred in the region of the 8th and 7th and 9th dorsal. This plexus, then, showing the seat of the trouble. Hence the irritation and nerve conditions as often exists from this trouble, wherein there is seen, with over excitement, that perspiration easily starts in hands and feet - extremities calling for a full circulation, and of return as is seen between the circulations, of the internal and external, or the lymphatic and capillary - becoming too full. This causes, then, this excretion to show. Often carried with same are those impurities to the capillary circulation that cause disagreeable conditions in the body - the excretions become of such a nature as to become obnoxious to the body, as is seen in various portions where the lymphatic circulation reaches of the surface easily. Again we find this disturbs the gestive system a tendency also is seen of constipation, and this causes distress, especially through the right side at times, when the body eats a meal under stress of any nature, whether physical or mental, for the blood supply being called, as it were, to a central position, with a depleted blood supply, especially in blood of the nature that acts as that of the digestive forces for the functioning of organs in various cycles, this REDUCING the supply in the external,
13
and forcing to the internal, causes a congestion, as it were, through the ducts - especially of the lacteal ducts. This causes an overflow, see? Then we have that reflex from this that again finds a disturbed circulation in eliminations, for those eliminations that should be carried off through the regular drosses return to capillaries - a nerve condition, as produced from reflex and pressure as is caused from that condition existing in the dorsal region, as given. 7. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS, from this we find many various ones, under various circumstances and conditions, are involved - but to bring about the correction of these would bring about the NORMAL condition for this body, and through a more normal condition the more normal physical body may exercise that with which brings better conditions for the physical, the mental, and the spiritual well being of the body. 8. Then, to bring this about, correct through osteopathic manipulation. At least eight to ten should be taken - adjustments and manipulation, see? 9. AFTER at least three such manipulations and adjustments have been taken, take THIS internally: 10. Fowler's Solution of Arsenic. Begin with one drop, taken once each day - preferably just before retiring. Take this one drop each day for five days - not more than the one drop. Then, on the sixth day, increase to two drops - take two drops once each day for five days. Then increase to three drops - not more than the three drops once each day, for five days. After this increase to the four drops. After this five days increase to five drops, see? Then leave off five days, see? Then begin with one drop taken for five days - one drop, then the two, the three, the four, the five. This course should cleanse the system, with those conditions as would be received through the correct adjustments of the nerve plexus in the body, and the change as will be wrought by this. Do that. Ready for questions. 11. (Q) How often should the adjustments be given? (A) Every other day, until at least ten to twelve, to thirteen, have been taken. 12. (Q) What should the diet be? (A) That of the regular diet, as is seen. Much of fruit and of vegetables. Not too heavy of meats, see? and NEVER any fried meats. No pork of any kind, or hog meat. 13. (Q) What causes the boils to appear on different parts of the body? (A) The circulation disturbed, as has been given. Poor eliminations, or MISDIRECTED eliminations, produced by the nerve condition as exists in the system plexuses as have been seen - these as received by a wrench, as was received in wrestling, and a fall - bicycle fall. 14. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 78-2 M 18 R1. 11/8/26 Letter: Have not obtained any benefit from the treatment yet but am sure I will. R2. 9/11/28 Oral report: In six months the skin condition cleared entirely and did not return. R4. 6/11/53 Dr. D. H. Fogel's comment: I would index Case 78-1 under Pustular Acne and Boils.
14
INDEX OF READING 460-3 F 19 ACNE ASSIMILATIONS: ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION Diet: Assimilations: Eliminations: Incoordination Fasting: Acne Human Relations: Friendship: General Physiology & Anatomy: Eliminations: Incoordination Vocational Guidance: Education: Teaching Work: E.C.: Readings: Missing Par 3, 5-A--8-A Par 6-A, 7-A Par 11-A
Par 4-A Par 9-A Par R1
15
BACKGROUND OF READING 460-3 F 19 B1. See 460-2 on 4/1/26 and subsequent Reports. B2. 1/19/27 I don't know just what I want to do [See 460-1 Par. R6]. I am majoring in English at school and am taking quite a few other courses that are rather stiff... I still am having trouble with bumps on my face. I think if we ask all the questions we can get a remedy for this. B3. 3/22/27 I do hope you can answer all my questions as each one is of vital importance to me. B4. 4/12/27 Mother [325]'s letter: [460] is waiting very patiently for her reading Be sure to tell her something of her future life, such as marriage. You know how well you 'got' [459]. [4159] is coming along now as you said he would - he is making good. TEXT OF READING 460-3 F 19 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 30th day of April, 1927, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [460]. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. READING Time of Reading 4: 20 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. N.Y.C. 1. GC: You will answer the questions which I will ask you regarding this body. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here. We have had this before, [460]. 3. Now, the general physical conditions of the body are near in that condition as has been seen and has been given, yet there are some improvements in same. Not well though, with the body, that the DIET be neglected as much as it is, or has been at times. Ready for questions. 4. (Q) Give a general physical and mental reading for this body. (A) The general physical and mental conditions are much in that same condition as has been given. As is given here, there are some improvements in the eliminations, yet that as is causing, or does cause, most of the irritation in the eliminations, or in the coordination of eliminations, has not been kept corrected. Hence these conditions reoccur throughout the body. Mentally the body is efficient. Mentally the body is very good. Yet the body should be more CONSISTENT with the application of eliminations in the system. Not that which produces only eliminations through the intestinal system, for the body must remember, the kidneys, the lungs, the respiratory system, ALL have to do their part, and unless an equalization, unless a coordination, is set up within the system between these various eliminating centers, these will NOT bring about normal forces for the body. Do that. 5. (Q) What causes the large bumps to appear on the face and back? (A) That of the improper eliminations in the system, produced by too much of those of the proteins in the body. 6. (Q) What will remedy this condition? (A) The diet, which should, under those conditions, be PRINCIPALLY green vegetables, and fasting.
16
7. (Q) What local treatments would you advise to make the skin or the face smooth and clean? (A) No local treatments. Rather that from the internal - for the eliminations, or the excretory system, or the whole of the capillary circulation, gives off that which is created from within. Set about to bring normal eliminations to the body, and the body will find that all of this will correct itself. Takes time! Takes patience - takes trouble - takes consistency! Yet these WILL bring about these conditions, would the body [if the body would] give that NECESSARY precaution and care to such. 8. (Q) What diet would you advise in order to increase the weight? (A) Do not increase the weight until the CONDITION is corrected in system! The diet at present should be wholly green vegetable, with a milk diet, see? Green vegetable, with a milk diet. Scrape, or grind, or grate, all vegetables that are eaten. Fruits, oranges, all of the citrus fruits may be taken in moderation, or taken as medicinal properties. Do not eat meats, and do not eat breads, until the system is at least cleansed. Let at least thirty-six (36) days be without meats or breads, or any strong drink, or any of that which would give an over activity to any portion of the system, see? that is, teas, coffees, cocoa, cocacola, or any soda drink, see? Only green vegetables, fruits (not bananas), but other fruits, citrus fruits, and milk. 9. (Q) What should the body prepare for as her life's work? [See 460-1, Par. 6 advising to develop her mind along the line of literature.] (A) Teaching. 10. (Q) Is the body taking up the subjects that will be most beneficial to her in future life? (A) In the application of same, yes. 11. (Q) What do the friends and acquaintances, male and female, think of the body? (A) That which the body, mentally and physically, sets before such friends and acquaintances to judge the body by! for each individual builds or reflects that from within that is to be seen of others. Apply self, then, in the way that would build what the body intends that shall be that thought of, and believing - then act that way! 12. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 460-3 F 19
R3. 12/21/27 EC's letter: I'm glad [460] is pleased with her Life Reading I am sure you all have reasons to be very proud of [460], and of that wonderful mind of hers. I am sure she is going far to give many a much better conception of life - in other words, she will assist many to find out just what they want in life and why. R4. 8/29/28 EC's letter to Mother [325]: [257] said something about [460] going to summer school. Don't you think she's been working pretty hard? or is it just that she's in a hurry to get through? [She graduated Cum Laude from Barnard College] Don't let her overdo it. R5. 9/30/31 See 460-4, Ck. Physical in re continued breaking out [acne] on face, also Par. 4-A--7A in re man she is to marry, writing a book on Jewish history, preparation having been made to become instructress in philosophical lines. R6. 6/27/35 She got married [to a young Jewish lawyer] but continued her position. R7. 6/24/38 Baby son, [1638], was born. See 1638-1 on 7/13/38 indicating that he had been associated with his mother in the Egyptian and Grecian incarnations. R8. 11/21/38 See sister's reading 459-10 advising that [460] join [459] in running her children's school and camp.
17
INDEX OF READING 460-4 F 23 ACNE Diet: Acne GLANDS: INCOORDINATION Hair: Hirsutism Home & Marriage: Preparation Physiotherapy: Applications: Armand's Cream: Acne : Sassafras Oil: Prescriptions: Atomidine: Glands: Incoordination Religion: Judaism Vocational Guidance: Education: Teaching Par 3-A Par 4-A Par 2-A
Par 2-A Par 2-A Par 2-A Par 5-A Par 6-A
18
BACKGROUND OF READING 460-4 F 23 B1. See 460-3 on 4/30/27 for acne, and subsequent Reports. B2. 9/17/31 Mother [325]'s letter: [460] still has the breaking out on her face. I would like for you to give her a reading on it as it worries her very much. She had her blood tested but that showed no disorder of the blood, so let us hear what it is and what to do. B3. 9/28/31 Miss [460] submitted questions. TEXT OF READING 460-4 F 23 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 105th Street & Ocean, Virginia Beach, Va., this 30th day of September, 1931, in accordance with request made by self Miss [460]. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. READING Time of Reading 11: 25 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City. (Body & enquiring mind - Questions) 1. EC: We have the body, the enquiring mind, [460] - this we have had before. We have those conditions and circumstances which surround the body; also that as has been given in the activities FOR the body mental. Ready for questions. 2. (Q) What physical disturbances are there in the body causing the pimples on the face and back? (A) This, as we find, as has been given, is a GLAND disturbance, and is produced by the lack of, or an over- balancing of, the ELEMENTAL forces in the body itself, and is from the improper GLAND secretions. We will find, in this particular condition, were those [if these were] properties of the Atomidine used - these would be most beneficial for the body. These we would take, however, in this way and manner, for the better conditions: About half an hour before the meals, see (and eat the meals!), we would take from three to five drops in half a glass of water. This we would keep for a week to ten days, then stop for three to five days, see - then begin again; and do this, or repeat this, for at least three or four such periods. In the matter of the properties as are to be eliminated by the taking of this, we will find this will act WITH the body as eliminants and solvents of those conditions as PRODUCE the irritation in the lymph circulation. We would find ALSO that to remove those blotches, the depilatory properties as are prepared from the Armand & Armand cream not that as is POND'S Almond, but from those of Armand's creams - would be well to be applied as the removers of such blotches. Take such as that as is prepared by the Fink & Lehn [Lehn & Fink? Lehn & Fink Products Corporation, NYC?] [See 460-4, Par. R8] Company, see, in the depilatory cream, or night cream. To this - that is, to a small jar two ounce jar - we would add - pour this out in a larger container, and add to this - see twenty-five drops of Oil of Sassafras, with one-half dram of Sulphur. Mix this thoroughly into this cream, see - then apply small portion of same over these blotches at night. Of mornings, with the CLEANSING cream - as of Pond's or Elcaya company - we would CLEANSE the skin. In the matter of diet to increase the weight, we will find that those foods that do not carry greases or spices or condiments, will be MUCH the better for the body. Potatoes Irish or sweet potatoes - use the SMALL variety, eating the jackets when they are
19
roasted, rather than that of the pulp so much - see? The cooked apples, cooked fruits, and ESPECIALLY those of liver, olive oils - that is, dressings of olive oil (which is a food, and not a fat, see?), and such natures, will be those things that will make both weight and better eliminations for the body. 3. (Q) What causes the growth of the superfluous hair on face, and how should such be remedied? (A) Just as has been given as regarding the blotches, that the use of the cream - in its alteration as has just been outlined for it - in a two ounce size. 4. (Q) Has the body met the man she is to marry? [See 460-1, Par. 7; 460-3, Par. 9-A.] [See 460-4, Par. R1.] (A) As we find, there are some associations, someone that has been met that WOULD make - under the circumstances, as has been outlined FOR the body - the proper mate. This the body will understand from the associations, and from the surroundings and conditions that have recently happened as respecting this. 5. (Q) Would body be successful in writing a book on Jewish History? (A) This line of endeavor would be well for the body, should there be taken the proper consideration as respecting the history as pertaining to the various RETURNS - if it may be termed so - of the Jewish people to the worship in and under its various circumstances. Now, to be sure, this may be called that there has been many such an undertaking in the various periods of such writings - but this character of a presentation of the subject, coming at a period when there has been so much consideration given those that would return to the holy land, the persecutions and the rising of those of that race in the various lands, the activities of those in the various lands as respecting various religious influences in the LIVES of the people - and we will have a different book, see? Begin as the basis of same, that [relating of those] as were the first promises to such a people when they were called, or he who became the father of same was called from the Ur, when he entered into Egypt, called again into the land - promise land - the descent again into Egypt, not as a history of THAT portion - see? That as a BACKGROUND! That PORTION as the history coming most as the history of the JEW in the religious life of the WORLD as a whole today! whether it pertains to Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Confucianism, Mohammedanism, Christian or Jewish. 6. (Q) In what lines of endeavor will this body be best suited? (A) As an instructress in philosophical lines. 7. (Q) In what way should she prepare herself for this? (A) The preparation has been made. The contacts and the activities NEED to be put in motion. 8. That is all the questions. 9. We are through for the present.
REPORTS OF READING 460-4 F 23 R1. See mother's reading 325-53, Par. 6-A--10-A on 12/29/34, approving the marriage of [460] and [...] (a young Jewish lawyer), saying they would be most compatible. R2. 10/10/31 I am quite pleased with the reading and am acting on the suggestions immediately if not sooner. One or two things I couldn't quite understand but we'll ck. 'em
20
up one of these days in another reading. Anyhow there are some excellent suggestions and I'll try to carry them out. R3. 11/27/33 See Ck. Physical 460-5, indicating that at times she still has breaking out (Acne) on face, and that the treatment has not been carried out exactly as prescribed. R4. 1/4/35 Mother [325]'s letter: I was more than grateful to you for the reading for [460]. It was most beautifully expressed and I hope that it will all come out as said. Well, dear Judge, [460] and [...] announced their engagement on New Year's night to me, and all the rest you know, so let us hope for the best. He has a lovely family. R5. 1/24/35 Miss [460]'s letter: ...and I want to thank you for your good wishes. From all indications everything should turn out swell. At least we have the sanction of 'the Forces.' R6. 6/6/35 Mother [325]'s letter: [460] gets married on June 27th - her vacation, as she continues to keep her position. R7. 7/18/38 See 1638-1, Life Reading for baby son, and subsequent Reports. R8. 8/10/66 GD's note: Mr. R. L. Ingram, pharmacist, of Ingram's Pharmacy #2, Virginia Beach, just told me that the Armand & Armand Company is now out of existence, also the Elcaya company. Pond's Cleansing Cream is still sold, of course. He can't find any depilatory or cream now manfactured by Lehn & Fink, though they may have been making one back in the early 30's. He says there used to be a Pond's Almond cream on the market.
21
INDEX OF READING 460-5 F 25 ACNE ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION GLANDS: INCOORDINATION Pelvic Disorders: Menstruation Physiotherapy: Baths: Sweats: Acne : Massage: Prescriptions: Atomidine: Glands: Incoordination Par 2-A Par 3-A Par 3-A, 5-A Par 2-A
22
BACKGROUND OF READING 460-5 F 25 B1. See 460-4 on 9/30/31 for acne, glandular unbalance, etc. B2. 11/27/33 Mother [325] submitted questions. TEXT OF READING 460-5 F 25 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mrs. DeVera Kaplan, 20 Ridgeway Ave., West Orange, N.J., this 27th day of November, 1933, in accordance with request made by self - through her mother, Mrs. [325], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Fannie Kahn; DeVera, Jane and Sol Kaplan. R E A D I NG Time of Reading 8: 35 to 8: 40 A. M. Eastern standard Time. New York City. (Body and enquiring mind. Questions as to Physical condition, associations and connections.) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body; this we have had before. Ready for questions. 2. (Q) Did the Atomidine cause the constant menstrual dripping? (A) No. The Atomidine will be HELPFUL to any of the eliminations and the functionings of the glands, if taken properly! 3. (Q) What causes the breaking out at times on back and face? (A) Improper coordination in the distribution of eliminations in system. This may be corrected by taking massages and sweats, and corrections or adjustments along the spinal system. 4. (Q) Why wasn't the condition corrected from following the treatments outlined in the last reading? (A) Because they weren't carried on through! 5. (Q) What should be done for her better health now? (A) Just as given. These we would take sometimes twice a month, sometimes once a month. Have the adjustments of the whole cerebrospinal system, so that all the sistrolic [systolic?] movements of the muscular forces with the eliminating forces of the system COORDINATE. 6. (Q) Was the Atomidine taken correctly? (A) Read just what we have said a few minutes ago! 7. We are through. REPORTS OF READING 460-5 F 25 R1. 10/29/34 She requested 325-51, Ck. Physical Reading, for her mother. R2. 6/27/35 Miss [460] got married. R3. 5/21/38 She and husband obtained emergency 1596-1 for friend. R4. 6/24/38 Her baby son, [1638], was born. R5. 5/5/40 Baby son, [1638], was drowned - see 1638-1 Reports. R6. 5/9/40 Brother [257]'s letter: Judge, I just talked to [460]. She is wonderful! I am too full even for words. R7. 6/11/40 [460] is looking better - she is with us now and will stay for a while until she catches up with herself.
23
R8. 7/10/40 Reply to EC's letter [5/11/40: Am sure you feel it is more than you can bear at times, yet each of you will, like the Psalmist, have to say, 'Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.' [Job 13: 15] For, not only are your loved ones waiting for you, but your own precious [1638] is also beckoning to you. I know anything anyone tries to say is useless. The answer is within your own heart, and nothing anyone can say does other than let you know they, too, suffer with you. But through our suffering we know Him best, and sometime, somewhere, we will understand. Now we see through a glass darkly [I Cor. 13: 12] but there we will understand.] Dear Judge: Just a line to tell you how much I appreciate your message to me. Such thoughts have occurred to me but somehow I felt that God would not deal so drastically with his children to teach them a lesson. However, I do not question the divine will, for I cannot expect to understand. The only real comfort comes to me when I dream about the baby and in my fervent hope, and even belief, that God will send him back to us. R9. 7/15/40 EC's letter: A few days ago I dreamed that I went on a visit to your mother's at the home in ..., Ky., where I first knew you all. At first there was just [2588], [2653] and [5762] with your mother [325] and father. Then each of you came with your families. What a reunion there was! I felt that I was out of place, yet each made me feel that it wouldn't have been complete had I not been there. All were well and happy. I never saw your mother look better, nor your father, [5762] and [4159], and your little [1638] - it was as if nothing had ever happened - all acted as if nothing had. What would you make out of that? 10. 8/10/40 Certainly was interested in your letter. Whatever the rest of your dream may mean, one thing there's no doubt about. Mother was telling you how happy she is that you're still so close to all of us. In all her life you were the only one she ever felt like adding to her children. You know she always referred to you as her foster son. We've had some interesting dreams among us. I've never given any real credence to dreams but when the same ones recur so often and are linked with other dreams so closely, one is compelled to give them a little serious thought. I believe [257] told you of his experience when [1638] was taken. He was in ..., Pa. and I was in ..., N.Y. and in essence we both rec'd the same message... Have you investigated dreams and their causes and results? It would be a grand study - there are so many cross-ideas on the subject. R11. 6/28/41 Friend Mrs. [189]'s letter: I thought you would like to know that [460] had a little baby girl yesterday. I wonder if she is a reincarnation of little [1638] or an entirely new entity. It would be nice to find out sometime.
24
INDEX OF READING 528-1 F 26 ACNE Asthenia: Nervous Tension BLOOD: HUMOR Diet: Citrus & Cereal : Menu: Blood: Humor ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION Healing: Consistency & Persistency NEURITIS Physiotherapy: Applications: Mercury Bichloride: Acne : Soda, Bicarbonate: Prescriptions: Atomidine: Blood: Humor : Burdock Root: : Poke Root, Essence: : Potassium Iodide: : Stillingia, Tincture of: : Syrup, Simple: : Wild Cherry Essence: : Yellow Dock Root Essence: Psoriasis: Tendencies Skin: Cosmetics: Acne Par 9, 25 Par 16 Par 1618 Par 7
Par 19--21 Par 1921 Par Par Par Par Par Par Par Par 14, 23 10--12 10--12 10--12 10--12 10--12 10--12 1012
Par 5 Par 22
25
BACKGROUND OF READING 528-1 F 26 B1. 3/3/34 I have a skin trouble on my face which has been diagnosed as acne. If the reading suggests an x-ray, please advise the doctor to whom I may go. Also will you please suggest a diet? There is a discoloration left on my face from the pimples. Can this be removed? B2. 4/6/34 Could you help me for the neuritis in my shoulders as well as for the acne on my face? I'm more interested in my face, of course, for it is very humiliating to have blemishes on your face. I'm deeply interested in your work and I'm indeed grateful to [1005] for bringing me to you. TEXT OF READING 528-1 F 26 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 9th day of April, 1934, in accordance with request made by self Miss [528] new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [1005]. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Mildred Davis, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. L. B. Cayce. READING Time of Reading 3: 40 to 4: 10 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Ky. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have those conditions that disturb this body, from this address - [528] [528] - yes. 2. As we find, there are disturbances that in their reaction make for that which may be called the inability of the body to coordinate in the eliminations of the body, and where there is a humor produced in the lymph from this incoordination, finding expression in the cuticle or in the face and body - or portions as exposed; as well as in the muscular forces of the body at times, as in the upper arm and shoulders. 3. These, then (physical), are the conditions as we find them with this body, [528], whose address is ..., Kentucky. 4. As to the BLOOD SUPPLY, in the internal circulation, this we find is very good in some respects. While the numbers in the red and white blood and the lymph or leukocyte do not always coincide, these arise from conditions that may not be said to be prenatal but are as existent from conditions that arose during the period of conception. For, those that make for this unbalancing of the coordinations in eliminations are weaknesses that are of an infusion in the lymph blood supply as a humor - or as producing those forces that make for blotches on the exposed portions of the body, specific, and on other portions of the body also. 5. This tends to make for poor eliminations. For, there is the tendency for the thinning of the walls of the intestines themselves, and a smoothing - as it were - of the natural surface for secretions in the duodenum when the gastric juices of digestion react. 6. These are conditions and the effects that are produced in the blood supply. 7. In the NERVOUS SYSTEM we find conditions that tend to make for periods when the mental reaction is more severe than the actual physical condition, yet this in the nerves of the cerebro-spinal tends to make for an easy fagging. Or, the body becomes easily tired from mental or physical exertion, unless working under a high nervous tension. And after such periods there is the reaction of more severity, or more of the tendency of
26
lividness, and fresher are the secretions from the abrasions that occur on portions of the body. These are natural reactions. 8. As to the ORGANS THEMSELVES, we find there are those conditions that make for weakness from the general condition existent in system. But, if there is the purifying of the blood forces and the balancing of the elements necessary in the body for creating an even balance, and producing in the system a fresh blood supply, as it were, we will find these conditions would be brought to near normal reactions in the functioning organs. 9. Hence, as we find, it will require persistence and consistence on the part of the body to eliminate and eradicate these conditions from the system, as we have indicated. And when these are purified, we will find a much STRONGER body, mentally, physically, and capable of giving better expression to itself in every way and manner. 10. First we would give an outline to be followed for a period of six to ten weeks, at the end of which we will give those changes necessary for purifying the body. 11. Prepare, in the order and manner given, these properties to be taken internally: 12. To 6 ounces of Compound Simple Syrup, add: Essence of Wild Cherry (or Extract).....1/2 ounce, Tincture of Stillingia, Essence of......1/2 ounce, Essence of Poke-Root....................1/2 ounce, Essence of Yellow Dock Root.............1/2 ounce, Essence of Burdock Root.................1/2 ounce, 10% solution Iodide of Potassium..........1 ounce. Shake solution together before the dose is taken. Take half a teaspoonful four times each day, before meals and before retiring - ten to fifteen to thirty minutes before the meals. 13. Be very mindful of the diet. 14. Take this consistently for ten days to two weeks, see? Then stop for three days. Nothing. Then for five days take three to five drops each day of Atomidine. See? 15. And for the diet, this would be an outline: 16. Mornings - citrus fruit juices; coddled egg (only the yolk taken), with brown bread or toast. Sometimes there may be taken stewed fruits or cereals, but not at the same meal when the citrus fruit juices are taken. A little very crisp bacon may at times be taken. 17. Noons - preferably, or principally, green vegetables; that is, FRESH vegetables, as lettuce, celery, carrots, tomatoes, peppers, spinach, turnip greens, mustard, and the like. Occasionally such a salad may be altered with broths from vegetables that are well cooked, but no quantities of fats should be taken; that is, not large quantities of gross fat cooked in such broths, see? And preferably when any of the salads are taken, or the green vegetables, that only the mayonnaise or the olive oil dressing be used. Not too much milk at any time, and when milk is taken use preferably the Bulgarian or the dried milk - which is preferable to the raw or animal milk. Or, goats' milk may be taken - if this is preferable. 18. Evenings - a well balanced vegetable diet. Beware of sweets; that is, foods that have quantities of sugar in them - especially cane sugar. No ice creams. No strawberries in particular. Blackberries and those fruits in season may be taken. No green or fresh apples, or raw apples, but the baked or cooked apples may be taken in small quantities. No bananas. Any amount of grapes desired may be taken at any time. Bananas are taboo, as given, even in creams; as these should not be taken, though there may be taken ices or any of the cold drinks - just so they are not made with too large an amount of
27
carbonated waters. There may also be taken in the evening meals the meats such as fish (but no shell fish), mutton, lamb or fowl; but no pork nor any large amount of beef - and NEVER any FRIED FOODS of ANY kind! 19. As a wash to bathe off the blotches or places on body, prepare same as follows: 20. Dissolve 1/2 ounce Bicarbonate of Soda and 3 to 4 grains Corrosive Sublimate [mercury bichloride] in 1 pint of water. 21. To be sure, be mindful that it is not gotten into the eye or in the mouth. But this may be used to sponge off once or twice a day. It is not necessary that this be used EVERY day, as a wash or to purify the external forces; only when needed, but it may be applied with impunity twice each day - morning and evening. 22. And when using the powder for face (as blotches on face), only use the pure talcum with stearate and balsam of tolu in same; that is, the balsam and stearate and PURE talcum AS a powder. None of those that have been highly scented with other ingredients. 23. Of course, when the Atomidine has been taken for the five days, then rest three days and begin with the blood purifier again. And so on, as described. 24. As given, in ten weeks we would give further instructions. 25. Do these, and - as we will find - we will bring, with consistency and persistency, being mindful of the diet and the necessary changes, the better conditions for this body. 26. And we will give, at least in ten weeks, further instructions. 27. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 528-1 F 26 R1. 6/28/34 The reading said in 10 wks. that I would receive further instructions. I think the 10 wks. have just passed and I don't know whether to keep on the medicine and diet or not. My face is much better. However, I have four new places. The ones that come now are smaller than they were before I was under your treatment. The distressing thing about it to me is that I have lost nine pounds. I wondered if that was natural, being on a diet. I never could get the powder mixed with Balsam of Tolu and Stearate, so I have been using Johnson's Baby Powder. That is the only instance in which I have not followed the reading R2. 7/9/34 I have lost 11 lbs. since I have been on the diet and am thinner than I have been since I have been grown. Is this condition anything to be alarmed over? Please suggest how I should clean my face. Is there anything I could use to take the color out of the places that have come and gone? When the places get yellow should I open them or let them dry up? I have told others about your work and I hope they will let you hear from them. R3. 7/12/34 See 528-2, especially GD's note in Par. R9 in re [528] being cured of scleroderma in '37 by following the treatment recommended but in 5/40 she was still suffering with neuritis. Could the neuritis about which she asked, when writing for 528-1 for acne, have been early symptom of the scleroderma which later developed? Apparently the neuritis was cured after following treatment in 528-1, but in '37 and '38, etc., after being cured of scleroderma, the neuritis returned and remained.
28
INDEX OF READING 528-2 F 26 ACNE: CURED BLOOD: HUMOR Diet: Blood-Building : Beef Juice: Blood: Humor Doctors: Sargent, Andrew: D.C. Electrotherapy: Diathermy: Eliminations: Incoordination ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION Environment: Kentucky: Louisville Healing: Consistency & Persistency Names: Organizations Mentioned: Peter, Bauer Drug Co. Physiotherapy: Applications: Potsherd: Acne : Massage: Camphorated Oil: Scars: Acne : Oils, Russian White: : Witchhazel: Prescriptions: Beef-Iron-Wine, Wyeth's: Blood: Humor Scars: Acne Par 11-A Par 7, 11-A Par R1
Par 8 Par 13-A, 14-A Par 15-A Par 13-A, 14-A Par Par Par Par 12-A 5, 6 5, 6 5, 6
Par 7 Par 5, 6
29
BACKGROUND OF READING 528-2 F 26 B1. See 528-1 on 4/9/34 for acne. TEXT OF READING 528-2 F 26 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 12th day of July, 1934, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [528], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis and L. B. Cayce. READING Time of Reading 3: 40 to 3: 55 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Ky. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [528]; this we have had before. 2. As we find, conditions are considerably on the improve; while there has not been a complete re-coordination of the eliminations and the coordinating between the activities of the alimentary canal. The respiratory system, and the tendencies that have existed for the creating of this disturbance in the cuticle, these are greatly improved. 3. We will find it would be well to continue with the internal treatments that have been indicated for the body; these we would continue, also the wash that was indicated. 4. While the talc stearate with the balsam has not been used, the other properties have been very good. 5. For the exterior forces where abrasions have left the effects, especially for the time of scar tissue, where the eruptions show, we find that it would be most helpful first - when the tissue forms into eruptions and collects (the matter in same) - open these places with potsherd (or glass); which would be much better than any prick or the like, and will cleanse the skin more thoroughly. Then, following same, massage into the skin a compound as follows: Camphorated Oil two parts, Witchhazel one part, Russian White Oil one part. 6. This will, when shaken together, make a tendency for CLEARING the skin, you see. 7. We would change the diet somewhat to more of the BUILDING foods. While not using too much fats, we would take the JUICE of beef; and Wyethe's Beef, Iron and Wine will be helpful also. Not as is ordinarily taken a tablespoonful three times a day, but a teaspoonful in the evening just before retiring and in the morning before the breakfast would be the better. 8. We would also change now to a series of fifteen to sixteen diathermy treatments about fifteen minutes - the diathermy - about three times a week. 9. And we will find this will build, and the resistances will be overcome, and all of the bottom of these sores cleared up, and the system regenerated. 10. Ready for questions. 11. (Q) Is my loss of weight since following the diet suggested anything to be alarmed over? (A) No. As we have indicated, it is rather a cleansing of the system; not to excess, but that we may have the proper basis for the building up now. Beef juices would be taken as medicinal properties, not just drunk, you see. Two or three teaspoonsful two or three times a day, and preferably taken between meals - made in the regular way, but no
30
fats, no butter, and the same character of foods as we have indicated - but more BUILDING foods now, you see. Two to three times a week a portion of the meals would include broiled liver, tripe, pig's knuckle, and the like. Blood puddings (if these can be taken by the body) would be helpful. 12. (Q) Please suggest how I should clean my face. (A) As indicated, it is best that this be massaged or scraped with GLASS - or potsherd; that is, CROCK, you see. This is better than pin pricks or needle pricks, for it cleanses the pimples. These will gradually disappear, if these things will be carried through as we have indicated. 13. (Q) If I should still use the Balsam of Tolu and Stearate, will you please tell me where I may locate it? (A) Should be located in ANY good drug store. Stearate of talc with Balsam, you see. Peter, Bauer Drug Company may supply it. 14. (Q) Where is this drug company located? (A) Market Street in Louisville. 15. (Q) Is there any further advice for my better welfare? (A) Be consistent. Be persistent with this, and we will find these will be cleared and corrected. 16. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 528-2 F 26 R1. 7/12/34 Also enclosed was a letter for Dr. Sargent [Andrew Sargent, D.C.] regarding the diathermy treatments, or for any other doctor to whom you may go for these. I understand that Dr. Sargent has a diathermy machine, but there may be others in... R2. 7/19/34 Miss [569]'s letter: [528] was out here Tues. p.m. She rec'd her reading that a.m. and of course was very much excited over it. She brought it out for [760] and me to read and talk with her about it. We both had a big kick out of that blood pudding. She said if she had to eat that she was going to have me take dinner with her so I could help her get rid of it, that she thought I needed it, too. R3. 12/7/34 Miss [528] told EC that the troublesome condition with her face and skin had practically been eradicated by following the treatments outlined in her reading, the greater portion of which, she felt sure, was due to her diet. R4. 1/9/35 Dr. Martha D. Beard (D.O.)'s letter: I am treating Miss [528]'s mother, Mrs. [865], who says that [528]'s face is very much improved since she's been following your directions. R5. 3/23/35 Miss [528] obtained a Physical Reading for her mother, Mrs. [865]. R6. 10/8/35 Mr. [1005]'s letter: [528] is getting along very nicely and still thinks that Mr. Edgar Cayce is some kind of a god or some other supernatural being. No kidding, Mr. Edgar, she sure thinks that you are a great guy. R8. 1/14/37 See 528-3, the first of a series of rdgs. for scleroderma. R9. GD's note: Could the neuritis about which she asked 4/6/34 at the beginning of 528-1 have been an early symptom of the development of scleroderma? Even though she was cured of the scleroderma by following for one yr. the treatment recommended, on 5/28/40 she wrote that she was still suffering with neuritis.
31
INDEX OF READING 1293-2 F 39 ACNE Clairvoyance of EC: Conditions Confirmed Diet: Acne : Combinations: Alcohol & Shell Fish : Wine & Black Bread Electrotherapy: Diathermy: Acne Eliminations: Poor: Acne Osteopathy: Acne Physiotherapy: Applications: Powder, Balsam & Zinc: Acne Prophecy: Prognosis: Acne Skin: Cosmetics: Lotions Spine: Subluxations: Acne Par 4, R1 Par 10 Par 10 Par 10 Par 7, 9 Par 3 Par 5--7, 9
Par 8 Par 9 Par 13-A Par 4, 5
32
BACKGROUND OF READING 1293-2 F 39 B1. 1/13/37 Letter from [1293] to EC: ...I am one of the healthiest people in the world but for years I have had a bad skin trouble - a form of acne. Naturally I have tried all sorts of remedies but nothing has actually cured it. Diets seem only relatively helpful. One of the things that did most good was to discontinue any use of cold-creams or ointments on the skin. Now soap and water and a mild astringent are all that I use. So - what is the basic cause, according to psychic counsel? What can I eat, and what not? Is alcohol very injurious? - because I do like a cocktail before dinner although I do not drink a great deal. Formerly I gave up all alcoholic beverages in trying to cure the skin trouble, and it didn't do any good. At least, the bad condition went right on. Everything else about me seems in excellent health. No lung, kidney, stomach, throat, nose, eye nor ear ailments whatsoever. I work hard and play hard - and never have an ache nor a pain nor a hangover! So please ask the question for me: What is the basic cause of the entity's skin trouble? Can you give the entity a recipe for a skin lotion? What foods and what drinks should be eliminated from the entity's diet?... TEXT OF READING 1293-2 F 39 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 22nd day of January, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self Miss [1293], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. READING Time of Reading 4: 30 to 4: 40 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have the entity, the body, now called [1293]. 2. As we find, while the body is very good in most respects, there are disturbing conditions that produce aggravation in the circulation at times - especially as related to abrasions or conditions upon the body. 3. These as we find arise from a disturbance in the manner of eliminations in the system, and may be corrected in the present and prevent disturbances later on - if conditions were to become such that organs would become involved, or sympathetic conditions arise from distress in functioning in relationship of one organ to another. 4. We find that there has existed for some times back a condition in the lumbar plexus (4th - the axis) and in the 9th and 12th dorsal, that produces this tendency for drainages that should be eliminated through the alimentary canal, through the system that drains for the activities of the organs in the body, to turn as it were upon the superficial circulation. Hence these conditions as acne or eruptions on portions of the body become the results. 5. In the present we would change same by having three to six adjustments made, osteopathically - or until there is perfect alignment in the areas as indicated (9th dorsal, 12th dorsal, 4th lumbar). 6. These treatments osteopathically, as we find, should not be closer together than once a week for two to three weeks, then rest a week or two weeks, and then another period of adjustments - and these will be, while coordinating the rest of the body, more ADJUSTMENTS than general treatments, see?
33
7. But during that period, that the osteopathic treatments are being given, there would be about twice each week the diathermy treatment; that is, not too high a vibration of the diathermy; for this is the deep therapy of the electrical vibration that will work with the changes as wrought by the removal of pressures (osteopathically) upon the ganglia along the cerebrospinal system, giving the impulses to the nerve forces and the circulatory forces to find - as it were - their attuning in the vibrations as are set up by those alterations in the body through the treatments; thus alleviating the disturbances of same. 8. When there are the irritations of the skin, we would find it well to use the Stearate of Zinc Powder with the Balsam of Tolu in same. This should not be necessary save in the first period of the warm weather. 9. Then we would find, these corrections made osteopathically, with three to six to ten Diathermy treatments, conditions should be eliminated from this body. 10. The diets as we find are very good that have been maintained by the body from time to time, but beware of some combinations - especially of shell fish of ANY nature with alcoholic influences for the system near the same time. Beware of too much starches or the combination of starches; as potatoes, white bread, spaghetti or macaroni - any two of these at the same meal. These create an effluvium that produces irritation. While with meats or with black or brown bread, wine or even strong drink is very good at times; provided the proper eliminations are kept in the system. 11. But during days or periods when the electrical forces or the Diathermy treatments are given, do not take alcohol into the system in any form! 12. Ready for questions. 13. (Q) Can you give the entity a recipe for a skin lotion? (A) The better skin lotion is the powder as we have indicated, or a lotion with an almond base. 14. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 1293-2 F 39 R1. 1/25/37 Letter from [1293] to EC: ...Bravo! And more than that, many thanks. Your health diagnosis was amazing. Let me tell you: If you read over the notes, you will find that the chief source of my trouble lay in a spinal condition. Here is the story back of it: Some years ago I was riding my horse over a jump and neither the horse nor myself knew anything about jumping. So we 'came down wrong' together and my back got a bad wrench. I was in adhesive tape for weeks and went to many an osteopathic treatment before I got it back in line again. And ever since I have had what I call my 'horse-back back', and evidently the trouble has never cleared up. It hasn't hurt me much in recent years and I never thought to connect my skin trouble with the back, but when I come to remember, it was just after the accident that my skin, always perfect normal until that time began to break out. So now we have the solution, and I shall begin and work on it at once. You are really wonderful, Mr. Cayce, and you have helped me more than I can say. I shall get in touch with the osteopath, Dr. Dobbins... R2. 3/25/37 Report from Dr. Dobbins: ...The osteopathic findings in this case were as follows: Post sacro-iliac on left with marked 5th lumbar involvement. Have noticed whenever 4th lumbar axis was reported in reading there was the above condition. It is
34
just a matter of terminology. The involvement from 8-12 dorsal probably responsible for poison in system... The osteopathic lesions have been corrected but to date couldn't say that the condition has cleared. The diagnosis in this case is 'Acne'; from the reading and from my findings would imagine that is due to faulty elimination from the blood and lymph systems. An interesting side line is the fact that the patient had been free from the condition for some time until she developed a head cold, when the condition started to flare up. This was undoubtedly due to increased toxins... R3. 4/26/37 Letter from [1293] to EC: ...I have been a bad girl - I have not carried out all your instructions to me - just so busy that to get to an osteopath and diathermic treatment is more than I seem able to accomplish, but I know that I can resort to it when I need it... R4. 5/4/37 Mr. [1363] had a Physical Reading via Mrs. [1293]'s recommendation. R5. 5/13/37 Mrs. [1293] secured a Physical Reading for her stepmother [1370]. R6. 7/5/37 and 8/1/37 Mrs. [1293] secured readings re located missing person [1396-1 and 1396-2] and [1370]. R7. 8/3/37 Letter from [1293] to EC: ...Dear Mr. Cayce, you are doing a very wonderful work and I have great confidence in you. I shall be communicating with you from time to time and hope to see you again in person when next you are in New York. Try to get some rest - we keep you working awfully hard!...
35
INDEX OF READING 1576-1 F 17 ACNE Appliances: Radio-Active: Glands: Incoordination Clairvoyance Of EC: Conscious Diet: Acne Electrotherapy: Diathermy: Eliminations: Incoordination ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION GLANDS: INCOORDINATION Osteopathy: Acne Physiotherapy: Applications: Cuticura Ointment: Acne : Cuticura Soap: Prescriptions: Alcaroid: Digestion : Water, Drinking: Eliminations : Yeast: Acne Par 23--27, 35-A Par 33 Par B1, R1 Par 2932
Par 23--27, 35-A
Par 35-A Par 35-A Par 31 Par 32 Par 22
36
BACKGROUND OF READING 1576-1 F 17 B1. 4/16/38 EC's letter to HLC: ...Having some funny experiences of late - now and then - for instance had application from a Miss [1576], received just the blank and the money - couldn't make out even where it was from when first looked at it yesterday - then this morning as was writing her to make an appointment - had an impression or saw her just as plain as ever saw any one - am going to ask her to send me her picture - want to know if I really saw her. Will write the description of her, of course, now; did not see what was wrong with her, just saw what she looked like. [1425] of Cincinnati suggested she write or it is so indicated on her blank - never met [1425] and this is the 6th [person] he has had write since he had his own [1425-1 on 8/20/37] and has never said what he got out of his. He [[1425]'s brother-in-law] is a Dr. naturopath, I believe. Interesting, ain't it? B2. 4/18/38 Miss [1576] submitted questions: What is the cause and the best treatment to cure the skin infection I have? Will it come back once it leaves? How long will it take to cure it? and will my face be scarred from it? TEXT OF READING 1576-1 F 17 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 22nd day of April, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self Miss [1576], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [...] [brother-in-law of Mr. [1425]]. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. READING Time of Reading 4: 10 to 4: 30 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Illinois. (Physical Suggestion - body keeping appointment at ..., New York City.) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body, Miss [1576]. 2. Now as we find, there are disturbing conditions which prevent the normal activity in the physical forces. 3. These as we find at times become very aggravating and cause a great deal of anxiety to the mental and to the physical forces. 4. And, unless corrected, we find that these will continue and may work to a great handicap to the better activities of the body. 5. These as we find primarily arise from glandular disturbance, as related to the eliminations in the system. 6. Then, these are disturbances as we find them with this body, Miss [1576] we are speaking of: 7. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, we find that the indications here are that, in those periods when there were the changes of the activities through the whole of the developing system, there were not those precautions taken as to the diet - nor all of the precautions that should have been taken as to the regulating of the Periods - or the menses. 8. These then, through the repressions produced in the system, have affected the glandular system; so that there is incoordination between the eliminating systems. 9. Thus we find much of the poisons, that SHOULD be eliminated through the alimentary canal and the respiratory system, and even in the activities of the organs of the body - as
37
the kidneys and the like, are finding an outlet through producing a disturbing influence through the perspiratory system. 10. Hence we have the abrasions on portions of the body; as well as very disturbing to the body on the face and neck. 11. The effects of all of these, then, as we find, are shown in the blood stream. 12. IN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, here also we find the effects shown, through the anxieties as produced - and those disturbances that arise from the repressions which have been existent in the system at the Periods. 13. All of these then become a part of the disturbing activity. 14. IN THE ORGANS OF THE BODY, or the general system: 15. We find these are very good. Of course, as indicated, there is a lack of the proper eliminations through the alimentary canal. 16. And these poisons, with the general conditions - that is, the repressions, and the activities of the acne - produce or form at times almost a rash that becomes an irritation to the whole of the bodily forces themselves. 17. THEN, IN MAKING THE CORRECTIONS, THAT WE MAY ELIMINATE THESE DISTURBING FORCES FROM THE SYSTEM: 18. We find that if the proper precautions are taken these disturbances may be eliminated without leaving pits or scars upon any portion of the system. 19. Also with these corrections we should find more regularity and less disturbing activities at the Periods. 20. These then, as we find, are the manners in which to begin: 21. First, there must be the general and specific precautions as to the diet, as to the eliminations. 22. We would begin then with the taking of Yeast as a part of the diet. Take at least one or two Yeast cakes each day for a period of a week to ten days. Then leave them off for a week, and then begin again. Keep this up (the period of taking, and the period of leaving off) until the rest of the applications have been carried out as we will give here, and even after that until there is the full correction of the eliminations through the alimentary canal and regular periods for the activities from the alimentary canal. 23. Also we would begin with some adjustments, osteopathically given, more specifically in the lumbar, the coccyx AND in the upper dorsal and cervical area. Do not neglect those in the coccyx and the lumbar area; these should be given at least every other period of the treatments. 24. Take these adjustments twice a week for a period of three to four weeks; then leave off for a period of ten days. 25. And DURING that ten-day rest period from the manipulations (NOT before), take the Diathermy - the deep therapy - about three times during the ten days, see? 26. Then have another series of the manipulations, twice a week for two to four weeks. 27. And then have another series of the Diathermy treatments. 28. As to precautions in the diet, do not let self become one that can't eat this, can't eat that, but just be mindful that THESE are kept out of the system - not a part of the diet: 29. Do not eat white bread, nor large quantities of starches, ever. When potatoes are taken, eat meat WITH same - but never any fried foods. The meat preferably would be roast beef, lamb, fowl and fish. Plenty of fish. At times these have disagreed with the
38
body, but with all of these suggestions heeded - with the corrections, and only when they are roasted or boiled or broiled - we will find they will be agreeable for the body. 30. Eat plenty of green vegetables, plenty especially of celery and lettuce. 31. Occasionally, when tomatoes or strawberries are taken, there will be required a small quantity of a digestant. Hence, whenever there is a fullness in the abdomen after eating, take a small quantity of Alcaroid. 32. Drink plenty of water at all times. 33. When there is a disturbance at the Periods, rest - and take the vibrations of the RadioActive Appliance; the attachments, for this particular condition, being the one plate (the plate from the anode always first attached) to the 4th lumbar, the other (the plate always last attached) at the pubic plexus. This kept attached for an hour at a time will aid in relieving the disturbances in this direction. 34. Ready for questions. 35. (Q) Any local application for the face? (A) Only as we find the precaution to use the Cuticura Soap AND Ointment; this to prevent breaking or scratching too much, see? If the other eliminating influences are taken, the deep therapy and the manipulations, these conditions WILL be cleared. 36. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 1576-1 F 17 R1. 4/24/38 EC's letter to Miss [1576]: Dear Miss [1576] Am in hopes you find the information interesting and worthwhile. Feel sure if you will have the suggestions applied in your case you will get results. Know will be glad to hear from you, and can we be of a help in any way will be happy to do so. Miss [1576] had a very unusual experience with your reading. Will it be out of the way to ask that you send me a Kodak picture of you full length. Had the impression of seeing you very plainly - would like to verify this experience if you be so kind as to do this will appreciate it. Sincerely hoping to have been of a service With all good wishes Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce
39
INDEX OF READING 1709-1 F 19 ACNE ASSIMILATIONS: ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION Attitudes & Emotions: Constructiveness : Fortitude : Happiness Doctors: Hudgins, Frank Curtis, Jr.: D.O. Electrotherapy: Violet Ray: Nervous Systems Eyes: Assimilations: Eliminations: Incoordination GLANDS: INCOORDINATION NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION Osteopathy: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Physiology & Anatomy Prescriptions: Yeast: Eliminations Par 19, 20, 25-A Par 4 Par 21, 22 Par 26-A Par 26-A Par 25-A Par R1 Par 22 Par 26-A
40
BACKGROUND OF READING 1709-1 F 19 B1. 10/15/38 Comment: Since I was about 12 or 13 I have had a skin condition which the medical doctors call Acne. The help which they gave me did no good whatsoever, and my condition has gradually grown worse... [See 1709-1, Par. R3 for rest of letter.] TEXT OF READING 1709-1 F 19 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of October, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self Miss [1709], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [845]. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Miss [1709], Mrs. [845], and Mrs. [413]. READING Time of Reading 3: 35 to 4: 00 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Virginia. 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. You will answer the questions she submits, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1709]. 3. Now, in giving the physical conditions as we find here, it is well that there be considered how each portion of the functioning organism must coordinate with the rest of the system. 4. Consider then, for the moment, that the physical body is an organism so designed as to re-create its own self; through the assimilating system, primarily. However, each functioning of the glandular system must perform its functioning; else that portion of the reproduction of that portion of the organism fails in its activity. 5. Just as here, we find the disturbances in the activity of the assimilating AND the glandular system. Not that there are those conditions as prevent an activity of the body, but some portions of the body are deprived of a nominal, normal development, owing to the deficiencies in glandular activity, while others are in excess. And the attempt of portions of the organism to function under those disturbances produces the disturbing influences and forces through the activities of the body itself. 6. These then are conditions as we find them with this body, [1709], we are speaking of: 7. In the blood supply we find there is the incoordination between the eliminating systems; owing to a disturbance through the digestive organism and the activities of the functioning of eliminations as related to the alimentary canal and the perspiratory system and the respiratory system. 8. Hence we find at times there are pressures, as it were, through portions of the stomach, or through the abdominal area, or about the diaphragm; almost extending around the body. 9. At others we find the feeling as if the pressure is in lower portion of the lungs, and the throat gives disturbance by its inability for perfect activity - through the lack of the lymph flow of circulatory forces. 10. These, in their activity, bring poisons to the superficial circulation; as indicated at times in the conditions of the epidermis and a portion of the skin portion itself - and
41
blackheads, and forms of little abrasions, and a form of rash or other conditions that come through portions of the body. 11. All of these as we find arise from conditions of lack of proper coordination in assimilation and eliminations. 12. Now the sources of impulses to the action of organs of the body are from the nerve system. So those areas along the dorsals, or along the cerebrospinal system, are the ganglia from which the superficial or sympathetic system, and the deeper or cerebrospinal system, receive their impulses for activity; owing to the manner of replenishing through the glandular forces - which become as the brain of the nerve system. And the impulses to the brain itself are received from the activity of the cerebrospinal system, just as the imaginative forces or impulses through the sensory system are the seat or the sources for the activity of the superficial circulation. 13. These incoordinating, then, bring periods when there is heaviness across the lower portion of the back; at others through the shoulders and head and neck. 14. All of these are in the present rather as indications; and not that there are ORGANIC disturbances, but functionings that - through the lack of the coordination in the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic nervous system - are inclined to make for impulses that bring about disorders such that we have the effect in the emptying of the duodenum into the jejunum. 15. Often it feels or appears as if closed, and there is a plethoric condition. And at such times after eating, or even HOURS after eating, there may appear to be a swelling across a portion of the abdomen, - a burning then at times in the stomach; and an upsetting of the liver, and a lack of eliminations through such periods. 16. Much of this arises from impulses in the cerebrospinal system, in the upper dorsal and a portion of the cervical areas, from which impulses for drainages from the system arise. These are under repression through conditions which have existed in the body for some times past. 17. When these are set up and removed, the pressures taken from same, we will find the body responding to the general activities. And then there will be the necessity of a stimulation to the glandular forces, especially as related to the glands of the inner portion of the thyroid and the adrenals. Then as these act with the other portions of the body, we will find we will remove these disturbing factors; cleansing as it were the superficial circulation so that the disturbing conditions that arise at times in face and nose or the inner ear, the throat, and even in other portions of the body, will gradually disappear - as the body ADJUSTS itself and coordination is brought about between the nervous systems, as well as the coordinating of the functioning of glands with the activity of the assimilating and eliminating system of the body. 18. These then as we find would be the applications as would be necessary in this particular condition: 19. First we would begin with some corrections, osteopathically made, in the areas from the 2nd and 3rd cervical to the 9th dorsal. These would be specific in the way of making for better eliminations, - that is, emptying of the stomach and of the duodenum proper. Hence the main portion of the stimulation for the impulse to the cerebrospinal system will be in the upper dorsals. But the cervical and the central dorsal system would be coordinated with the activities of same.
42
20. When about six of such adjustments have been made, then we would rest from same for two weeks. And then take another course of six to ten more adjustments. In THESE (the second series, you see), there should be more attention given to those areas from the 9th dorsal DOWNWARD, rather than from the 9th dorsal upward - but EACH time coordinate the adjustments made in the lumbar and lower dorsal and through the sacral WITH those corrections which will have BEEN made in the dorsal and the cervical areas. 21. After the first six adjustments have been made, THEN we would begin with at least two cakes of Yeast each day; taken at least half an hour before the noon meal and before the evening meal. Keep this up for periods of two to three weeks - each day; then leave off for four days; then begin again for another two weeks - and leave off for three or four days; then take for another two weeks. 22. And THEN, AFTER the second or third round of taking the Yeast as just indicated as an added influence to the activity of the eliminating system - we would take the low electrical vibrations of the Violet Ray, - that is, given in the very low form (the hand machine, you see). This would be particularly applied to the 4th lumbar, then 9th dorsal, and at the connection between the dorsal and cervical centers - or at the brachial and vagus center along the spine. This would be taken for periods of three to four days, left off for three to four days, and taken again - and so on. 23. Do these. 24. Ready for questions. 25. (Q) Is the work I do [stenographic, office] suitable or is it harmful physically? (A) Not necessarily harmful physically. If those adjustments are made in the physical forces of the body, the body will adjust itself - just as we have attempted to indicate here. Here we have an unbalanced condition in the nerve system, in the assimilating system, in the glandular system; yet the body attempts - through the activity of the creative forces in all three of these systems - to ADJUST itself TO the disturbances; and to do the best it can with what it has! If we would only attempt to do that in our minds, how much happier the world would be! 26. (Q) What causes eyes to hurt at different times? (A) Those times when there are pressures upon the upper dorsal and cervical through which the sensory forces receive their impulse, as we have just referred to - and then the organs of the sensory system are under distress! With the correction of the assimilating forces and the eliminating system, and with the balance that may be kept with the coordinating influences of the body, these should be MUCH improved. Do this then, as has been indicated. Keep the mental attitude, - not as don't care, and it'll be alright anyway! but MAKE it alright! So live, so think, as to be constructive in every word and in every association WITH OTHERS! Let thy whole life be as thine own inner self reflects, - to do the very BEST with what you have to do with; and you have plenty - because His promises are thine! 27. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 1709-1 F 19 R1. 5/25/39 Reply to Questionnaire: OSTEOPATH'S Report to
43
ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, INC., Virginia Beach, Virginia Date of Reading: 10/15/38 Case No.: 1709-1 Note: As a research organization we are endeavoring to make a thorough study of psychic information in relation to human ailments. We will deeply appreciate your cooperation in securing a thorough report on this case. Name: Miss [1709] (1) (A) Did the Reading presented to you describe the condition of the patient? (b) Explain any variation. (c) Give technical diagnosis. (A) Yes. (b) [No response] (c) Skin disease. (2) Were the suggestions for treatment in your opinion proper for this condition? Yes. (3) For what period of time has the patient followed directions given in the Reading under your care? Two months. (4) What results have you observed? Some slight improvement. (5) Comment. Date: 5/25/39 Signed: Hudgins - D.O. (We will appreciate it if you will include a technical analysis of your findings.) R2. 7/5/39 See 1709-2. R3. 4/19/47 Miss [1709]'s letter to [...] [See 1709-1, Par. B1 for beginning of letter]: ...I obtained a Physical Reading from Edgar Cayce and learned that my condition could be improved through specific treatments and a careful diet. The reading indicated that this physical condition is karmic. [See 1709-3, Par. 73-A.]
44
INDEX OF READING 1709-2 F 19 ACNE DIET: ELIMINATIONS ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION Karma: Physical: Acne Osteopathy: Acne Prescriptions: Arsenic, Fowler's: Acne Par R1 Par 16, 19-A Par 4--15
45
BACKGROUND OF READING 1709-2 F 19 B1. See 1709-1, on 10/15/38. TEXT OF READING 1709-2 F 19 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of July, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [1709], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., through Mrs. [845]. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. READING Time of Reading 4: 25 to 4: 30 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Va. 1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions she has submitted, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes. 3. As we find, there continues to be a disturbance between the eliminations of the system. And there is not sufficient of that activity which causes the influences that should be carried through the alimentary canal; thus causing a disturbance in the superficial circulation. 4. Then, as we find in the present (but be mindful with the use of this that there are not fats, or great quantities of meat taken; though potatoes may be taken, as may other starches, but not too MUCH of same - rather a well-balance): 5. We would begin with taking internally small doses, in the manner as we will indicate, of Fowler's Solution of Arsenic. This is poison! but if it will be taken as indicated, it will purify or cleanse the skin, see? and set the circulation for a general condition (and do not get too MUCH sunshine while taking this!): 6. Take one minim (drop) each day for three days. This may be taken in a spoon of water or in half a glass of water, see? preferably just before retiring. 7. Then take TWO minims each day for three days. 8. Then take THREE minims each day for three days. 9. Then leave off three days. 10. Begin then with one minim each day again for three days, and continue in the same manner as first indicated. 11. Then leave off for three days again. 12. Repeat this whole procedure for THREE ROUNDS, see? 13. Then leave off for three weeks. 14. Then repeat the whole series about twice. 15. And we should find general conditions MUCH improved. 16. As to the manipulations, leave these off during the period these properties are taken, UNLESS other disturbances arise. 17. And we should find a purified condition through the system. 18. Ready for questions. 19. (Q) Were osteopathic treatments correctly given? (A) As indicated, leave these off for the present, and we will find more about that when they are begun again, - as to HOW they are to be given.
46
If they had been given fully correctly, this would NOT be necessary in the present! But forget them, - if this is to be done! 20. We are through with this Reading.
REPORTS OF READING 1709-2 F 19 R1. 11/11/39 She obtained a Life Reading, 1709-3, which indicated that her skin condition, acne, was a karmic condition for her French incarnation as a man. R2. 11/15/39 She reported her skin condition was much better - See 1709-4.
47
INDEX OF READING 1709-4 F 20 ACNE CIRCULATION: INCOORDINATION Diet: Acne Electrotherapy: Vibrator: Eliminations : Violet Ray: Circulation ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION Osteopathy: Eliminations: Incoordination Physiotherapy: Packs: Mud: Acne Prescriptions: Yeast, Fleischmann's: Acne Par 7, 8 Par 11 Par 6 Par 10 Par 8, 9 Par 9
48
BACKGROUND OF READING 1709-4 F 20 B1. See 1709-2, on 7/5/39. B2. So much better; breaking out [acne] is just on face now, and general skin condition much clearer; knows she is getting rid of it, wants to know what to do next. TEXT OF READING 1709-4 F 20 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of November, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [1709], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. READING Time of Reading 10: 55 to 11: 05 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Virginia. 1. HLC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions which may be submitted, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes, we have the body, [1709]; this we have had before. 3. As we find, while conditions are very satisfactory in many ways, there are still those disturbances which have been indicated that cause anxiety, - concerning the eliminations, that produce the disturbances to the face. 4. We find that the condition is better in some respects, in that only in this portion of the circulation is the disturbance apparent so much (the face); but it arises more from the lack of the coordinations between the circulation in the lower portion of the system. 5. Thus, by the very nature of the disturbance, it is manifested to the exposed portions of the cuticle. 6. As we find now, we would take the Fleischmann's Yeast; not the ironized, but that carrying the vitamins necessary for better activity through the eliminations, as well as the building or replenishing to the body. Two bars each day would be the correct amount. Take these for at least a week at a time, and then rest from same a week, and then take again; and repeat this procedure for at least three or four times. 7. In the adjustments, - these should be made more specific in the lumbar and sacral axis; this once a week, and three or four SHOULD be sufficient. 8. This number should be sufficient IF, after the completing of the three or four adjustments (not after each one, but after the three or four), there would be used regularly the electrically driven vibrator about twice or three times a week. 9. Also, when the vibrator treatments are begun, we would apply following same the violet ray (hand machine, bulb applicator), especially around the neck and back portion of the head; not too much over face, but portions of the face, see? and then along the area between the pelvic bone and the rib area; these areas, especially, though the area all up and down the spine may be covered. 10. Keep precautions as to the diets, of course, in relation to the fats and greases and the like. 11. Also follow the massages that would be given for the face and neck at times. Of course, the mud packs will be beneficial; the first time these would apparently give a great deal of disturbance, but after that the reaction will be much better. Give these for self, you see, and we will find better conditions for the whole of the complexion, as well
49
as the general health of the body. The mud packs would only be given about once or twice a month, you see. 12. Do these, and we will find we will bring about and keep the better forces for this body. 13. Ready for questions. 14. We are through for the present.
REPORTS OF READING 1709-4 F 20 R1. 3/22/40 See 1709-5.
50
INDEX OF READING 1709-5 F 20 ACNE Diet: Acne Electrotherapy: Vibrator: Eliminations : Violet Ray: ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION Glands: Incoordination Osteopathy: Eliminations: Incoordination Physiotherapy: Applications: Boncilla Clasmic : Packs: Mud: Acne Psychosomatics: Acne Par 4 Par 5 Par 9-A Par 9-A Par 13-A Par 10-A, 11-A Par 7-A Par 7-A
51
BACKGROUND OF READING 1709-5 F 20 B1. See 1709-4. TEXT OF READING 1709-5 F 20 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 22nd day of March, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self Miss [1709], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. READING Time of Reading 3: 55 to 4: 00 P. M. Eastern Standard time. ..., Virginia. 1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes. 3. As we find, conditions are in a fair way of improvement; though there have been periods when there has been a laxness in carrying out - systematically - the suggestions as were indicated. 4. There has been a partial purifying or cleansing of the glandular system, and a stimulating of activity for better eliminations. These activities should be carried more thoroughly along the lines as we have indicated; that is, so that there are better eliminations of used energies or drosses that are as accumulations in the system, and that cause the disturbance to the superficial circulation. 5. Also the manipulations or adjustments should be kept - but may be made farther apart until there is a better drainage set up throughout the body. 6. Ready for questions. 7. (Q) Are the vibrator and violet ray treatments being given properly? (A) These are very good; but there needs to be more or closer consistency in regard to the suggestions as first indicated, as to the diet and the general activity. 8. (Q) Would it be better to continue these at Mrs. [845]'s or take the treatments at home? (A) They may be taken at home, if they are given in the same way and manner. 9. (Q) Is the mud pack I'm using the proper sort? (A) As we find, the Bonicelli (?) [Boncilla Clasmic]* would be more preferable than this, that is more of the nature of chalk in same. 10. (Q) Is milk harmful? (A) Milk for the body is not so good. Dry Milk or Malted Milk is preferable to the raw milk, or cow's milk. 11. (Q) Any other specific suggestions regarding present diet? (A) As indicated, more of the liquids; not living on liquids, but more of the vegetable and fruit juices should be a part of the diet. 12. (Q) What caused infection on legs last summer? (A) We haven't last summer! 13. (Q) Do emotional disturbances affect the skin on my face? (A) To be sure, emotional disturbances affect the CIRCULATION; causing the flushes which leave drosses, and naturally affect the superficial circulation. Hence, as indicated, the greater need is for better eliminations throughout the system. 14. We are through for the present.
52
REPORTS OF READING 1709-5 F 20 R1. 10/4/41 See 1709-6.
53
INDEX OF READING 1709-6 F 22 ACNE Alcohol: Not Recommended Diet: Acne : Beverages: Carbonated: Not Recommended ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION Osteopathy: Eliminations: Incoordination Physiotherapy: Massage: Oils, Russian White: Acne : Peppermint Water: : Rose Water: Par 6 Par 7, 8 Par 7, 8 Par 7, 8 Par 5 Par 3--5, 10-A Par 5
54
BACKGROUND OF READING 1709-6 F 22 B1. 3/22/40 See 1709-5. B2. 10/4/41 Remarks prior to Reading: My nose is all puffed up and broken out in pimples. I feel that I haven't been as careful with my diet as I should have. TEXT OF READING 1709-6 F 22 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of October, 1941, in accordance with request made the by the self - Miss [1709], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. READING Time of Reading 10: 55 to 11: 00 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Va. 1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here; this we have had before. 3. There are a great many changes in the physical forces of the body since last we had same here. Some are for improvements. Some, as we find, arise from indiscretions at times on the part of the body as to diet, as to the taking of properties in drinks or the like, that - with the general condition - upset. 4. Then, there are indications that there should be a closer adherence to the diets. 5. DO NOT take ANY drinks with carbonated waters, nor with the products of hops or the like. These are harmful, as they - through their activities upon the system - tend to change this effluvium that has caused the disturbance in the circulation. 6. We would have two, three to six osteopathic adjustments or corrections made; especially in the areas from the 6th dorsal to the base of the brain; coordinating, in one or two of these, the lumbar axis and 9th dorsal with same, as to aid in better coordinating of the eliminations of all natures to and from the body. 7. For the massage of the face, neck, arms and the like, we would prepare a cream in this manner: 8. To 2 ounces of Russian White Oil as the base, add - in the order named: Rose Water................1 ounce, Peppermint Water..........1 ounce, (prepared by dissolving 1/4 ounce Peppermint in 1/2 ounce Alcohol, shaking together and then adding 1/4 ounce of Distilled Water). Shake together thoroughly each time before it is massaged, of an evening, on the face, neck and arms. This will aid in stimulating better circulation through these portions. 9. Ready for questions. 10. (Q) What specifically should I eliminate from my diet, other than the drinks mentioned? (A) Too much of starches, also sweets - except the natural sweets. 11. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 1709-6 F 22
55
R1. 1/3/42 She obtained a Ck. Life Reading - See 1709-7. R2. 9/12/42 She obtained a Ck. Life Reading, with questions also regarding her physical condition - See 1709-8. R3. 10/4/42 She obtained an Aura Chart reading - See 1709-9. R4. 6/21/43 She obtained her last, a Physical Reading - See 1709-10.
56
INDEX OF READING 1993-1 F 24 ACNE Blood: Humor Diet: Artichoke: Jerusalem: Glands: Incoordination : Insulin : Citrus & Cereal : Eliminations: Incoordination Doctors: Kennedy, Joseph V.: M.D. Doctors Suggested: Waters, Lulu Irene: D.O. Electrotherapy: Alpine Rays: Not Recommended : Diathermy: Eliminations: Incoordination ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION Environment: Atmosphere: Dermatitis GLANDS: INCOORDINATION NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION Osteopathy: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Physiology & Anatomy: Electrotherapy: Alpine Rays Physiotherapy: Applications: Cuticura Ointment: Acne : Cuticura Soap: Prescriptions: Atomidine: Glands Prophecy; Prognosis: Acne Skin: Cosmetics: Genuine Black & White : Soaps Par 23, 24, 33 Par 10 Par 8 Par Par Par Par 33, 42-A 42-A 45-A 25--33, 44-A--46-A
Par 40-A, R1 Par 39-A Par 41-A Par 24, 33
Par 41-A
Par 35 Par 35, 38-A Par 1623 Par 36 Par 34 Par 38-A
57
BACKGROUND OF READING 1993-1 F 24 None. TEXT OF READING 1993-1 F 24 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of September, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [1993], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [1102]. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Miss [1993]. READING Time of Reading 3: 30 to 4: 00 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. Washington, D.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 for this body. You will answer the questions she submits, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1993], present in this room. 3. Now as we find, there are some disturbing conditions which prevent a normal activity through the physical forces of the body. 4. While these are becoming somewhat of a constitutional nature, we find that with persistence and care they may be eliminated, or the causes removed so that the disturbance produced may be eliminated from the system. 5. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [1993] we are speaking of, present in this room: 6. In the blood supply we find indications of disturbance. This as we find is rather with the eliminations not being coordinant in the system, and the EFFECT is created or indicated in the blood ACTIVITY, - rather than there being a disorder of a blood nature. 7. The sources of this disturbance in the blood stream, then, arise - as we find - from the GLANDULAR system, and especially to that portion of same related to the eliminations through channels associated with the organs of the pelvis. 8. Thus we find there are periods indicated when the disturbance has been called a blood condition, humor in the blood, acne, and different forms of other disturbances; but the SOURCE arises from there being a hindrance owing to the improper coordinations between the sympathetic and cerebrospinal nervous system, as related to those activities in these portions of the system in which this disturbance arises. 9. And this has gradually grown until, as indicated from the constitutional nature (that is, the general functioning of the organs of supply, the organs of assimilation and elimination), the periods of aggravation - in the conditions produced on portions of the body - become or continue to be more and more irritating. 10. Sometimes they are much worse than others; at certain seasons they become more and more irritating, or more aggravated than at others. The change in atmosphere as well as the general conditions in environs will alter somewhat these disturbances. 11. This indicates, then, that it is a nervous disturbance as well as a disturbance in the eliminations producing those disorders in the blood supply. And poisons and conditions which should be eliminated through the respiratory system and the alimentary canal become eliminated through portions of the perspiratory system.
58
12. Thus the condition which exists in the outer and under portion of the cuticle and epidermis in portions of the body itself. 13. These as we find, then, are affected by these variations; and AFFECT the organs of the assimilation AND elimination. 14. Hence first the glandular system, then the digestive system, then the eliminating system, as well as nerve supply, are to be taken into consideration when those influences are given that would ELIMINATE the effects as well as eradicate CAUSES of the disturbance through the physical forces of this body. 15. First, then: 16. We would begin by taking small doses of Atomidine, gradually increasing the dose. This is to act directly upon the GLANDULAR system. These would be repeated (after the first beginning, - that is, these rounds of taking the Atomidine as we will indicate) about every two or three months for a period long enough to see that there has been established perfect coordination between the glandular forces of the body. 17. Begin with taking the Atomidine first, before any others - save the diets - are to be considered. 18. Taken one minim (drop) of Atomidine in half a glass of water each morning, before any meal is taken, for five days. 19. Then leave off for one day. 20. Then begin again, and take TWO minims each day for five days. Leave off for the one day. 21. Then begin again with the ONE minim, - this to be taken for the five days. 22. Then leave off entirely for at least two weeks. After the two weeks, begin again with the routine as just indicated. 23. During the two weeks of leaving off the Atomidine, begin with osteopathic adjustments, twice a week, SPECIFICALLY related to the coccyx end of the spine and those areas between the 9th dorsal and the lumbar axis. Keep these up twice a week until at least ten have been taken. Then leave these off (keeping up the Atomidine in the manner indicated). 24. THEN (after the ten osteopathic adjustments, you see), begin with the deeper therapy of the lower electrical forces of the Diathermy - VERY low; not a high coil at all but VERY low. These we would take UNDER the supervision or DIRECTION of the one making the osteopathic adjustments, see? These would be given not so much to heat the body, or to change the vibratory forces of the body, save as to the nerve system. The application of same would be to the relation or the activity of the cardiac system; that is, for the liver, heart AND kidneys coordinating. Take about ten of such treatments. These would only be given, however, once a week; and NOT UNTIL THE TEN OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENTS HAVE FIRST BEEN COMPLETED, AS INDICATED. 25. Then the diet! Here the greater hardship will arise in the beginning, and at periods. 26. These are the DON'TS! These then are also the DO'S! 27. DO NOT eat large quantities ever, of sweets; pastries nor any other sweets. Honey may be taken of a morning if so desired, with buckwheat cakes or such natures; or used as a sweetener for the cereal. But NO CANE SUGAR! If there is the desire for sugar, use beet sugar.
59
28. Plenty of raw vegetables are to be taken. At least one meal each day should consist wholly of raw vegetables, or almost entirely. Such a salad may consist of lettuce, celery, spinach, greens, tomatoes, carrots, beets, peas, beans, etc. The peas, beans and peas may be partially cooked. Raw turnips, raw asparagus even may be taken, - if these are palatable with the others. 29. It is well, too, that plenty of the fresh vegetable juices be taken, - or these may be taken in the combinations of fresh vegetable juices that are already prepared; such as those prepared in the combination of eight forms of vegetable juices. 30. As to meats, - fish, fowl and lamb should be the only meats taken, save liver and those things of such nature that carry little of fats. 31. No fried foods of any kind. 32. No great quantity, ever, of Irish potatoes. Sweet potatoes may be taken. 33. At least twice each week use the juices, or the whole quantity, of the Jerusalem artichoke, - to act upon the glandular forces that are stimulated not only by the osteopathic corrections in the areas indicated but by the application of the Diathermy for the electrification of the body. 34. As to ointments, - use the character of cream that has been indicated as the better. 35. Bathe with the Cuticura Soap; AND the Cuticura Ointment may be used at times. 36. These - if they are adhered to - we will find - will eliminate the causes, correcting the conditions; and the body will have general good health, with clean skin, no disturbance with or in the eliminations or the activities of the system. 37. Ready for questions. 38. (Q) Camay soap has been recommended. How is that? (A) It will be found that the Cuticura is much preferable. Camay is well for portions, or some bodies. In THIS, we would use preferably the Cuticura. 39. (Q) What osteopathic physician in Washington, D.C., is recommended to make corrections and also supervise Diathermy? (A) Waters. 40. (Q) Would it be wise to ask my present doctor, Joseph V. Kennedy, to go over this Reading and follow the suggestions? (A) If it is so desired. But, if there is the desire to have this disturbance eliminated, follow closely those suggestions here indicated, - whether there is the agreement or disagreement. 41. (Q) Would it be well to continue the Alpine Ray in connection with this treatment recommended here? (A) We would not use Alpine Ray here. Here, let this be understood: The Alpine Ray acts upon the blood supply THROUGH the accentuation of the rays upon the corpuscles of the blood. Here in this condition, as we have indicated, there is a diffusion of the conditions where the glandular force FAILS to become active with the general system, THUS PRODUCING the disturbance in the blood stream and the activity of that carried by the leucocyte IN combination with the other corpuscles of the body! Thus by using the Alpine Ray we are not AIDING, but only causing AT TIMES a better distribution, see? 42. (Q) Should the artichokes be raw or cooked?
60
(A) As indicated, the juices as well as the body of same may be taken. When it is taken raw, the greater quantity of juice is taken, see? When cooked, then we will find the greater quantity of the insulin for the assimilation through the activity of the glandular forces, especially the pancrean forces as related to the activities in the liver. 43. (Q) Face has cleared in past week. Is this due to any particular treatment or environment? (A) As just outlined or indicated, there are periods when this will clear to a great degree; but the SOURCES of the disturbance must be eliminated, see? 44. (Q) What drinks may be taken? (A) DO NOT take any carbonated drinks, at all! Tea or coffee, or chocolate, or ice cream may be taken in moderation, but NOT carbonated waters. 45. (Q) And milk? (A) Milk is very well. Of course, the fruit juices - or citrus fruit juices - all must be a part of the diet (but not at the same meal when cereal is eaten). 46. (Q) What breads? (A) PREFERABLY the whole wheat, and ESPECIALLY rye breads. Do these, as we have indicated, and we will eliminate these disturbances. 47. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 1993-1 F 24 R1. 9/24/1939 [1924]'s letter: Since I was about 15 years old I have fought against this condition. In 1934 when I started working it really became obnoxious. It was then I consulted with doctors. The first family doctor with a reputation for being a good diagnostician, (F. O. Roman) treated me with an extremely mild form of violet ray. After a year or so of this I went to another doctor (J. Francis Warren) who treated with a mercury vapor lamp and acne serum shots. Dr. Warren, after about 18 mos. advised that x-ray treatments would be about the only thing to clear my skin. I then went to Dr. Kennedy and until the middle of August received violet ray (after about 12 or 14 x-ray treatments) and submitted the experiments with a new type of serum. All this time my skin was not definitely improving. It would clear for a time and then break out worse than before. Since my return from Virginia beach I have been following Mr. Cayce's instructions as far as possible and my face seems better. It is still active - but not a great extent. The activity is minor and there has been no alarming eruption in the past 3 weeks. The longest period my skin has previously been free from a general breaking out has been about a week or 10 days at a time. Although the condition is still active, it shows signs of decreasing and the little activity there is, is rapidly cleared up. Re osteopathic treatments: When about 12 yrs. old I had a fall which stunned me at the moment but left no obvious effects. For the past couple of years I have been having difficulty with my left shoulder aching, especially when I have been typing for a time. R2. GD's note: Her sister, Miss [2582], subsequently obtained readings.
61
INDEX OF READING 2072-2 F 30 ACNE Clairvoyance of E.C.: Conditions Confirmed Diet: Citrus & Cereal : Eliminations: Incoordination Doctors: Dobbins, Frank P.: D.O. : Richardson, Martyn L.: D.O. Electrotherapy: Short Wave: Spine: Subluxations Eliminations: Incoordination Exercise: Hemorrhoids Glands: Kundalini : Spine: Subluxations Hemorrhoids Incarnations: America Intestines: Colonics: Eliminations Osteopathy: Spine: Subluxations Physiotherapy: Baths: Fumes: Camphor: Eliminations : Wintergreen: : Sweats: Eliminations : Massage: Peanut Oil: Spine: Subluxations Research Potential Skin: Complexion: Eliminations: Incoordination : Eliminations: Incoordination SPINE: SUBLUXATIONS Reports Par 19 Par 18--21, 24-A Reports Reports
Par 14, 24-A Par 4 Par 17 Par 24-A Par 7, 24-A Par 15, 17 Reports Par 15, 24-A Par 9, 10, 24-A
Par Par Par Par
11, 24-A 11, 24-A 16, 24-A 16, 24-A
Par R2 Par 6 Par 6
62
BACKGROUND OF READING 2072-2 F 30 B1. 1/3/40 She obtained a Life Reading - See 2072-1. B2. 6/6/40 Mr. [1861]'s letter: [2072] has what might be called an aesthetic appetite and it would be better that we either get our meals out or prepare something she would like in the apartment. She eats no meat and lives almost entirely on fruits and vegetables. So you can easily see why I am trying to do what is best for her [about living quarters while at the Beach]. I am going to try to get her to have you give her a physical reading and get her diet right, as meats and heavy foods make her sick. B3. 6/27/40 She reported on husband [1861]'s treatments and submitted questions for own Physical Reading: 1. What causes the blackheads and mattery substance to come out in the face? 2. How may these be entirely overcome, and the skin be made to reflect the greatest beauty in the present body? 3. Please give an example of a three meal daily diet? 4. Is the diet used at present complete in essentials and nourishment? It is chiefly: breakfast, orange - egg yolk nogg; lunch, vegetables; super, chicken broth. 5. What foodstuffs must be avoided? 6. What is the cause of the super-sensitive condition that occurs in the rectum at times? 7. What diet (for this body) would give the greatest harmony of forces for further development of the Kundalini forces? 8. What foods will keep the love force at its highest continual expression? TEXT OF READING 2072-2 F 30 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of July, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [2072], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. READING Time of Reading 10: 40 to 10: 55 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Va. 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. You will answer the questions, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes. 3. Now as we find, while there are some disturbing conditions which prevent the better normal reactions, most of these would be rather as warnings to make the corrections now while changes are coming about in the body. 4. We find that these have to do primarily - the disturbing forces - with the incoordination in the eliminating channels. Consequently, with the manner of suppression of the nerve forces, there is a hindrance in the eliminating channels. 5. Much that should be eliminated through the regular channels of the alimentary canal, or the kidneys, or the perspiratory system, or the respiratory system, becomes - as it were - changed. 6. Thus we find there are disturbing factors in the cuticle of face and portions of the body where it is rough, or where there are excess blackheads, or an oily skin at times, or those activities that cause disturbance in all of these.
63
7. As we find, the primary cause lies in a subluxation, as combined with the changing of the glandular forces in the activities of the body as it HAS developed. Thus the changes wrought by the associations will ASSIST in making changes for the body. 8. These subluxations exist in the lumbar, sacral AND the lower dorsal area. These then affect the circulation. 9. Three or four GOOD, DEEP manipulations, taken first, should make most of the corrections. 10. AFTER the osteopathic corrections have been made, we would then begin with hydrotherapy treatments, - that is, we would have the whole works, as it were. 11. First we would have a Sweat, preferably not raising the temperature of the body so much, but the FUME Bath as combined with the Dry Heat; and this Fume Bath with an equal combination of Spirits of Camphor and Oil of Wintergreen put in the water that would be boiled under the body so that the fumes of these would settle over the body, see? Put about a teaspoonful of each in a pint of water for this purpose. 12. Then have a THOROUGH rubdown. 13. These we would have about once a week until three or four are taken. 14. And THEN - not before that - we would have one or two (which should be sufficient) of the Short Wave Therapy - the Deep Therapy treatments. 15. Then, after a month, another Colonic Irrigation would be given. This would be a part of the general hydrotherapy treatments, you see; that we may cleanse the colon from those disturbances that are beginning to be indicated by the pressures through the subluxations in the sacral, the lumbar and lower dorsal areas, in the rectal area in the sphincter centers. 16. When the three or four general hydrotherapy treatments have been given, we would continue the Baths or Sweats. These may then be taken by self, by rolling into a hot wet blanket for fifteen to twenty minutes, AFTER having been rubbed thorough all over the body - face, hands and entire body - with Peanut Oil. Afterwards have a thorough rubdown with coarse towels, see? 17. Also for the rectal condition we would take a general exercise morning and evening, just a few minutes; raise self gently on toes, bending forward until the fingers touch the floor; raise the hands high above the head, still on toes, then reach for the floor. Then the general circular motions of the body, wit these, should reduce the conditions and bring the proper eliminations, proper coordinations of the circulatory forces , and improvements to the whole general forces of the body. 18. As to the diet, - we find that the diet which has been a part of the experience in the present is VERY good. We would not change this a great deal. 19. Never combine fruit juices and cereals, however, at the same meal. 20. Fruits and nuts in their season should be taken, especially almonds and filberts. 21. Keep those things that have been used, only avoiding the combinations as indicated. 22. Do all of these in the ways as we have given, and we should very soon have and keep the body in the normal physical reactions, with greater mental and physical abilities to express the spiritual influences of the body. 23. Ready for questions. 24. (Q) What diet (for this body) would give the greatest harmony of forces for further development of the Kundalini forces? (A) As indicated, these are very good and we would not change these in the present.
64
We would change those conditions that exist as subluxations, which three to four of the thorough osteopathic adjustments in the area indicated should correct. Then we would have the hydrotherapy, and three to four of these should be sufficient; then the one or two short wave therapy treatments; then keep in the regular way as indicated. 25. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 2072-2 F 30 R1. 7/8/40 [2072]'s letter to EC: Dear Eddie, . . . We certainly do like Dr. Dobbins. [1861] had his 4th treatment this morning and I had my first. [1861] has had difficulty relaxing until this morning and neither Dr. Dobbins or he have been pleased or felt that something was actually accomplished until today, for Dr. Dobbins hadn't been able to budge his back until this A.M. - the 4TH treatment. You may be interested in knowing Dr. Dobbins was eager to examine my spine before your reading came to see if the two would agree and so on Friday before I received you Reading on Saturday, he found spinal adjustments necessary at the dorsal, lumbar, and sacral regions and ALSO in the cervical. After reading the Reading this morning he presumed the cervical was not mentioned because it might be contingent on the other adjustments! So he said we'll follow you're reading and see what happens. I certainly love that in him that is so willing to comply word for word with the method of treating. Doctors, generally, want to go their own way. I had the first excellent going over with cracks and snaps then this A.M. and feel like I'd be all new pretty soon. I'm just so thankful for you I don't know how to say it. Here you are able in a few minutes to tell us cause and treatment and save a thousand dollars of stupid experimenting. Several years ago, in L.A., I had had a spinal exam which said my spine was not right, but I had not so much connected the facial condition with this. Dear old guiding power of you to verify my diet, too, for I've been thought [through?] everything from queer to stupid and starving myself, whereas I've actually had to inch by inch experiment to find a diet that would keep harmony enough in my body that I could center my mind out and away from myself, on love, etc. Our deepest love for all the things we think of and to you. We're just sincerely thankful for you and all those who help you. Sincerely, [2072] and [1861] R2. 7/10/40 EC's letter to [2072]: Dear little sweetheart Thanks for yours of the 8th - do hope you and [1861] will not have to go back - yet feel as if you had already gone. Just hope all is well - however. Glad you liked your reading. Can't ever tell you [2072] how much you and [1861] mean to me. There just aren't words that will tell the story. Yes - to be sure, perfect harmony of the Physical body - gives the better channel for the Mental and spiritual to manifest, and all is the more Beautiful. Hope you do peep over the edge of memory - some morning - but it is all to real to me, that as look here at this picture of you and I - see another day in the past - when we as children pledged our love for each other. Hope to tell you all about it some time.
65
Was sure you would like Dr. Dobbins - he is first of all a Christian Gentleman. Glad he made the examination, and found the check in most of the centers. This continues to be a marvel to me, for have so little idea of what a physical body from the Dr.'s stand point looks like, as know nothing of physiology or anatomy. Certainly hope all is well for each of you, and things are better at home than [1861] dreams; please let me hear, and know am glad to help if possible. With love to you both Eddie [signed Edgar Cayce] You were the first to call me Eddie. R4. 8/11/40 Also reporting on husband, [1861]'s condition: In my reading it was stated one or two short wave treatments - deep therapy. I have completed my series taking one short wave or deep therapy treatment. I am feeling exceedingly well and think my face will clear when I can get back to faithfully keeeping my old diet. Can't always keep it here much as I'd like to. R6. 11/4/40 Letter: The sacral region of my spine is not corrected yet. It moves and slips frequently and the nerves are sensitive there at times. The upper part of my spine has stayed adjusted, though. So far as we know now we are planning to pursue the treatments for [1861] in N.Y. again during Xmas vacation... If finances permit will see if the sacral region of my spine won't do better by an adjustment then also, since the upper part has 'set' for awhile. R7. 12/29/40 (Sunday) [2072]'s letter to EC: Dear Eddie, Hope you are well and had a happy Xmas. The osteopathic treatments, we believe, have very nearly adjusted the spine [1861]'s. Dr. Dobbins has been surprised and encouraged with the progress he was able to make this time. And now, we would like another reading. You may set a date and we'll send the questions and check for the reading after hearing from you. We are most anxious to know just what has taken place in his [1861]'s body and the next step we should take. We've both come to love Dr. Dobbins so much we have the highest respect for him and his work. He's fun to talk with - always open - minded. He's kind as can be, and certainly knows how to manipulate the spine. He's someone you enjoy going to and talking with every day of the year as his never dull, forgetful or tediously repetitious, and always wants to talk on new, interesting subjects. Many doctors become dull and BORESOME by their talk as they treat one. He put me into a CORSET! to hold this spine of mine in place as he hadn't any more than adjusted it than it went right back again to its own old way of slipping around. So he had to do it all over again and placed me in this straight-jacket thing. I seem to have most TOO flexible and movable a spine and [1861]'s was just the opposite. We were most fortunate in having a lovely, quiet and homey place to stay this time. In cold, gloomy, noisy N.Y. that was something! Oh, thank you so very much for Underneath the Bough [book of poetry by Edna Greene Hines]. We received it this morning and know we shall enjoy it.
66
[1861] is having me enclose check for his reading this morning also. R14. 2/20/41 (Thursday) [2072]'s letter to EC: Dearest Eddie, . . . We liked Dr. Richardson very much and the treatment given [1861] was excellent. He used a different technique from Dr. Dobbins, which was especially effective in relaxing nerve tensions in neck, head, and upper back. We can see how each of these doctors is and was best for the particular work to be done at the particular time. As we haven't yet received the double eye electrode we are using the single applicator one minute on each eye until you are able to get the information regarding length of time for treatment. R21. 3/18/41 See 2072-3.
67
INDEX OF READING 4039-1 F 25 ACNE Diet: Eliminations: Incoordination Doctors: Musselman, D.A.: D.O. ECZEMA ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION Healing: Consistency & Persistency Intestines: Colonics: Eliminations Names: Organizations Mentioned: Johnson & Johnson : People Mentioned: Wirsing, T.R. Osteopathy: Eliminations Physiotherapy: Applications: Powder, Balsam & Zinc: Eczema Ray's Ointment: Prescriptions: Alcohol, Grain: Eliminations : Buchu Leaves: : Burdock Root: : Elder Flower: : Mandrake Root: : Mullein Tea: : Podophyllin: : Saffron, Tea: : Tolu: : Yellow Dock Root: Par 4, 18-A Par 15 Par 4, 9, 10, 18-A Par 19
Par 5 Par 6, 19 Par 8
Par 5, 6 Par 7, 8 Par Par Par Par Par Par Par Par Par Par 6, 7, 15 6, 7, 15 6, 7, 15 6, 7, 15 6, 7, 15 11--13 6, 7, 15 11--13 6, 7, 15 6, 7, 15
68
BACKGROUND OF READING 4039-1 F 25 B1. 3/21/44 Letter: I have had a terrible skin disease for the last 8 yrs. It has sometimes been called neuro-dermatitis and is a dry form of eczema. It covers most of my face, neck, arms, legs and body. It is a terrible dryness of the skin which, if I do not apply ointment to, becomes cracked and wrinkled and very ugly looking. It is not the discomfort I mind but the repulsive appearance it gives me. I have been treated by Chicago's foremost skin specialists and even hospitalized on several occasions. The ointment which I daily apply only helps to slightly relieve the dryness for a few hours. Can I be cured of this skin disease? May I ever be entirely cured? If the condition can be helped, how long should it take? TEXT OF READING 4039-1 F 25 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 18th day of April, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [4039], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the article in Coronet. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.) READING Time of Reading Set bet. 10: 30 to 11: 30 A. M. Taken 11: 15 to 11: 30 A. M. Eastern War Time. . .., Illinois. 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, [4039]. 3. As we find, these are rather extravagant, extraordinarily acute conditions in the circulation that involves the eliminations through alimentary canal, eliminations through activity of liver, perspiratory and respiratory system so that there are the effects exhibited in the skin. This reaches at times almost the form or character of condition that is very disturbing. 4. This will require a great deal of persistence, a great deal of consistency in the diet, though we find that there may be general activities and consistent applications suggested here to eliminate this character of skin disorder - or the excess acne combined with the dry eczema. 5. First we would prepare a tonic for the body. During the period that some of this is being taken, it may appear that the skin condition will be aggravated rather than allayed. Through this period we would use a powder containing stearate of zinc and balsam. This combination is prepared in some of the baby powders (as Johnson & Johnsons). 6. The tonic would be a combination of those herbs such as we have indicated [See 31371 extract, in 4039-1, Par. R1] and such as already prepared by Wirsing: Yellow Dock Root, Burdock Root, Buchu Leaves, Mandrake Root or Podophyllin, Elder Flower, and the Tolu, with the alcohol as the preservative. Have at least six ounces of this, and take a teaspoonful every day for the first five days. Then, as the condition is allayed a bit, take two teaspoonsful a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
69
7. When this whole quantity has been taken, leave off and then begin to apply (not before; although the powder as indicated may be used) the Ray's Ointment for eczema. 8. Also when this ointment is begun, begin also to have osteopathic adjustments especially in the area of the lumbar axis and through the sacral and in those areas from the 2nd, 3rd, 4th dorsal to the base of the brain. 9. As to the diet: Leave off all sugars, pastries, candies and the like. The sweets such as of honey in small quantities may be taken occasionally with buckwheat cakes or rice cakes - just enough to supply the needs for keeping a balance in the system. Never take any fats such as butter or fried foods, but plenty of fresh raw vegetables - some of these each day. These may be prepared in salads in different ways, and often prepare them with gelatin. 10. Fish and fowl may be taken, but never fried - rather smothered, broiled or the like. 11. Also each day take yellow Saffron tea or Mullein tea, one or the other - or one taken one day, the other the next day. 12. The Saffron tea would be prepared by putting a pinch of the American Saffron (between thumb and forefinger) in a cup and pouring boiling water over same. Let this set thirty minutes and take before retiring of evening. 13. The next day prepare Mullein tea in the same manner, using the dried Mullein. 14. If these will be adhered to, we will see the eliminations changed. We will find the conditions improved. 15. Through the periods when the tonic is first begun, do have at least two or three high colonic irrigations, scientifically given. 16. Do these if we would correct these conditions. 17. Ready for questions. 18. (Q) May I ever be entirely cured? (A) Read just what has been indicated. It can be if there is the consistent and persistent adhering to the diet and to those things outlined. 19. We are through with this reading REPORTS OF READING 4039-1 F 25 R1. GD's note: This is the tonic referred to, from 3137-1: To 2 gallons water - in an enamel container (not tin nor aluminum nor metal container nor top, but enamel or copper) - add, in the order named: Yellow Dock Root...................2 ounces, Burdock Root.......................1 ounce, Snake Root.........................2 ounces, Buchu Leaves......................15 grains, Podophyllin......................1/2 grain, Ragweed [Ambrosia Weed] (green)....1 ounce, Elder Flower.......................4 ounces. Reduce by slow boiling to 1 gallon and then add: Rye Whiskey (90%)................1/2 pint, in which there has been cut Balsam of Tolu.....................3 drams. INDEX OF READING 5218-1 M 35
70
ACNE Circulation: Glands: Skin Diet: Acne Doctors: Blood, Harold: D.O. : Swope, Felix: D.O. : Waters, L.I.: D.O. Electrotherapy: Short Wave: Acne Glands: Acne Liver: Kidneys: Incoordination: Acne Osteopathy: Acne Prescriptions: Coca Cola: Acne : Cream of Tartar: : Rochelle Salts: : Sulphur: Skin: Cosmetics: Shaving Cream: Hadley's Par 3 Par 12 Par R3 Par R3 Par R2, R3 Par 911 Par 3 Par 5 Par 8, 10, 11 Par Par Par Par 12 6, 6, 10 6, 7, 10 6, 7, 10
Par 17-A
71
BACKGROUND OF READING 5218-1 M 35 B1. Born 1/6/08 in California; married; 2 children; school administrator U.S. Navy; Catholic. B2. 8/29/43 Letter: ...I have spent 22 years and considerable money fighting a condition that has caused me great mental distress, affected my personality immeasurably, and limited my achievement in many ways. No treatment has been completely successful. My trouble is a chronic breaking out on my face. It began when I was about 13 years old, and has been with me more or less ever since. It comes and goes, but never leaves me quite completely. At times, for no reason I can deduce, my face is a mass of eruptions. I have been to numerous doctors, have tried all kinds of remedies, have experimented with diets, and have in short made it my major interest in life to lick this difficulty. I have been so concerned and so pre-occupied with it, that it colors everything I think, say or do. I am desperately anxious to be thoroughly rid of it, and I am certain that the clue, when it is discovered, will be amazingly simple... B3. 11/26/43 Letter: ...Unfortunately, my condition has become worse, so much so, that I beg you to try to find time to give me the help I need... What worries me most is the effect that it has had upon my memory, my power of concentration, my ability to think and my capacity for work. The thing has gone past the point where I can control my reactions and regard it objectively. I have fought it for 22 years. It has given me such an inferiority complex that I am amazed that I have been able to get as far along in the world as I have. I have been to countless doctors, had all manner of tests, spent hundreds of dollars. I have tried diets of various kinds, soaps, lotions, appliances, lamps, everything that offered some ray of hope. I am at a stage in my career now where everything depends upon contacts with other persons... My greatest worry is the condition of my mind. I am afraid that, at its present rate of deterioration, it will soon be useless... I say this with full knowledge that it's a silly thing to say, that others are far worse off, that having one's face broken-out is such a little thing - I have given myself all the arguments over and over day after day... Somehow, they are no longer effective... You may wonder why I do not seek help from the Navy's medical department. I have; but I get what I've always received: some salve with directions to apply before retiring, etc. B4. 5/30/44 Letter: ...Essentially, there is only one question: (1) What is causing my acne and what can I do to eliminate it? (2) Is there any drug that will effect a cure of acne in my case? (3) If my condition is not actually acne, what is it? (4) Will diet control help to alleviate my condition or cure it? If so, what specific dietary measures should be employed. General Statement: Since the age of 13, my face has been broken out almost continuously. During the last few years, there have been occasional periods when it has cleared. Innumerable treatments have been tried, but doctors claim that there is no cure for it. They do, however, state that cases of acne have disappeared for reasons unknown. Certain things have been claimed by various doctors to bear some relation to acne: dietfatty foods, sweets, etc.; nervous conditions - worry, tension, strain. The fact remains that many extremely nervous persons do not have acne. Furthermore, persons whose diets break all known rules do not have acne. In other words, for all reasons given as responsible for acne, there are an infinite number of instances in which these reasons do not apply. There is ample reason to believe, therefore, that acne is due to something not covered by any of the known hypotheses. True, the cause may vary from one individual
72
to another; thus the above questions... I look forward to June 9 with a more fervent prayer and excruciating hope that I can express. Twenty-three years is a long time to fight such an annoying problem; and the fight does strange things to a man's personality. I recently spent several weeks under the care of a neurologist here until he admitted defeat. At present, I am visiting a psychiatrist regularly in an effort to learn how I may endure it if I cannot cure. The long search for a solution leads me to lean heavily upon you in the belief that only a power such as yours can succeed where so many others have failed. TEXT OF READING 5218-1 M 35 (School Administrator, Catholic) This Psychic Reading was given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 9th day of June, 1944, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [5218], new Associate Member of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, recommended by the article in Coronet Magazine. PRESENT Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis and Gussie W. Millaway, Stenos. READING Time of Reading Set bet. 10: 30 to 11: 30 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Va. 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, [5218]. 3. As we find, there are disturbances. These are of a rather complex nature, as they involve glandular reactions and have been gradually building until there are those incoordinations between the eliminating systems of the body. Thus, this condition in the circulation of the superficial circulation, or portions of the lymph in the superficial circulation, has become acute or of a nature which produces a violent reaction in the form of acne or mucous and pus forming between the skin and that produced by the glands, and it has become acute. 4. These, as we find, are the sources and the causes of the disturbance on face and part of body; face, to be sure, giving the greater portion of the disturbance. 5. The eliminations are incoordinations between the liver and the kidneys and thus are the sources, or areas through which there must come the application, through the change in the activities of same to bring betterment, if these conditions would be removed. 6. We would first then begin with a compound prepared in this manner: Sulphur.............1 tablespoon, Rochelle Salts......1 tablespoon, Cream of Tartar.....1 tablespoon. 7. Mix these very thoroughly. Then take a level teaspoonful of this mixture each morning, either in water or dry, before any meal is taken. 8. When this whole quantity has been taken, begin with osteopathic adjustments in the 6th dorsal, 3rd and 4th dorsal, 3rd cervical and the lumbar areas. These take about twice a week. 9. When these are taken, just before the adjustments are made, have the short-wave or radio-wave treatments to break up centers in their vibrations.
73
10. When there has been given at least twelve of the adjustments and the short-wave treatments, leave off and after a period of five to six days, begin again and take the compound, to purify, to change the vibrations in the body-forces. 11. When these have been taken, take again the adjustments with the short wave. We should then begin to see, by the time the first series is ended, changes for betterment, and by the last series, we should have (while the scars will not be removed) bettered conditions through the body. 12. Do be careful that there are not quantities of pastries, pies, or candies, especially chocolate nor carbonated waters. These, as we find, will be hard on the body; though Coca Cola, if it is taken without carbonated water, will be beneficial for the body in clarifying or purifying the kidneys and bladder disorder. 13. Keep these in the manner suggested, and we will bring better conditions to this body, [5218]. 14. Ready for questions. 15. (Q) Are mental and/or nervous disturbances the cause of my condition, or are they symptoms of it? (A) These are symptoms, not causes, in these conditions. 16. (Q) Do various shaving applications affect the condition? (A) These are not causes, these are the effects. For these need to be regularly used, see? 17. (Q) Which would be best to use for shaving? (A) As we find a brush lather and Hadleys' shaving cream. 18. (Q) Any other advice? (A) Do these things and we will bring better conditions for this body. 19. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 5218-1 M 35 R1. 7/22/44 Letter: ...Mr. Cayce's reading interests me greatly. Somehow I believe that it is the thing I have been needing. I shall certainly follow his advice as quickly as possible. I may, unfortunately, have to delay it for a short while. My dilatory behavior is induced solely by necessity. I find my finances at a low ebb. I had become so despondent over my physical difficulties several weeks ago that I undertook psychiatric treatment in an effort to keep myself on an even keel. The psychiatrist did me a great deal of good; my skin condition has cleared up; and I feel immensely better; but I am cleaned out of cash... When I see my way clear on the new line of treatment, I shall take it on; for I am sure that it will carry me farther along the line to complete recovery. There are still a few symptoms kicking around that I do not like. It is quite possible that the osteopathic and short-wave therapy recommended may be obtained through the Navy... R2. 9/11/44 Letter: ...Dr. Waters is a most remarkable woman and a competent practitioner. I have enjoyed immediate and marked improvement as a result of my two treatments so far. Her attitude is especially gratifying, since she considers the whole body... I am more encouraged at this point than I have been for many months... I forgot to mention, Dr. Waters has no diathermy equipment, so am not getting this prior to treatments.
74
R3. 12/5/44 Letter: ...Since my series of treatments recommended in your reading of 9 June 1944 has just been completed, I should like at this time to submit a complete report with comments thereon. I shall report in detail, so your staff may clear the files of fragmentary reports submitted previously. Treatments were taken as follows: 23-29 July, inclusive: took compound of Rochelle salts, cream of tartar, sulphur, as directed. 3 August 1944: Treatment from Dr. Felix Swope of ..., Va., not inclined to be sympathetic. 7 and 11 August 1944: treatments from Dr. Blood of ..., Va., 13-19 August, inclusive: suspended treatments; had to be away from town for 1 week. 22, 25, 28 August and 1 September: treatments from Dr. Blood. His treatments had little effect. He seemed to feel that his own diagnosis and treatment would have more value than any obtained via Mr. Cayce. When Dr. Waters, recommended in the reading, returned from her vacation, treatments were started with her, and proceeded as follows: 5, 8, 11, 15, 19, 22, 26 and 29 September 3; 3, 6, 10, 13 October osteopathic treatments from Dr. Waters. 15-21 October inclusive, took compound as directed. 22, 27, 31 October; 3, 6, 10, 14, 17, 20, 24, 28 November; 1 December completed series of treatments with Dr. Waters. The first 2 treatments were taken from Dr. Waters without the short wave as recommended. She did not understand that this was what the reading recommended. All treatments thereafter were accompanied with the short-wave treatments. Some were given prior to the osteopathic treatment, some afterward, depending on Dr. Water's schedule, and the necessity for working other patients in. Short-wave was not always directed to the specific parts of the body indicated in the reading, but was applied to various parts of the body and face in an effort by the doctor to give special attention to liver, kidney, etc. Treatment with the short-wave averaged about 45 minutes each time. Osteopathic adjustments and massage took about 30 or 40 minutes. The adjustments, too, were applied over a wide area, though the doctor made an effort to treat the specific points each time. Toward the last, she concentrated pretty heavily on the points mentioned in the reading. Generally, Dr. Waters tried most conscientiously to do her best for me, and to follow the reading according to her understanding of it. It may be seen, however, from the above, that it was not followed exactly. Results: There has been considerable improvement. I no longer descend to the depths of despair as I did on many occasions before taking the treatments - a situation which drove me to a psychiatrist and to the expenditure of considerable money on treatments with other doctors. On various occasions, for several days at a time, during the course of the treatments, I felt better than I had felt for many months previously. Invariably, however, the breaking out on the face would recur, and I would again feel generally miserable. A few days of being broken out, and I would again feel in pretty good shape. I should say that my periods of depression have been fewer and not so low - my periods of good feeling have been more numerous and on a higher plane. One thing that remains particularly stubborn is my elimination. Dr. Waters tried desperately to induce good bowel movement, with no success. I have tried various exercises, diets, etc., but nothing seems to do any good. At present, in a desperate effort to keep my elimination regular, I am taking Carter's Little Liver Pills. So far, I have been taking them for about a week, they seem to be doing pretty well. I haven't yet determined what the reaction should be if I were to stop. And, of course, my face still breaks out. Not often is it bad. Many people are not conscious of it at all. But it is there, and it bothers me because I have fought it so
75
long. I feel, somehow, that I am on the verge of final recovery, that a step or 2 farther is all that is necessary for complete riddance of a most annoying condition. It is difficult to explain what that would mean to me and to my family, and I won't bore you with it, except to say that it will give us all a new lease on life. I have become virtually a neurotic on this thing. I know that my mental attitude only makes matters worse; but, despite ample intelligence, I can't build a proper mental attitude while the condition persists. So much for that. I feel intuitively that you understand anyway... To get to the point, since my condition has not been entirely corrected, I am anxious to know whether or not you are able to give check readings at this time. If you are, I shall be pleased to know when one can be arranged. In addition to any new diagnostic and remedial information you may be able to provide, answers would be welcome on the following questions: (1) How may Dr. Waters refine her technique of treatment, both osteopathically and with short-wave, to achieve greater results? At what rates, or frequencies, should the shortwave be applied, and to what portions of the body? (2) If osteopathic treatments should be continued, would satisfactory results be obtained at the rate of 1 treatment per week? (Navy routine makes 2 a week most difficult). (3) How does my violent allergy to alcohol, taken internally in any form, relate to my skin condition. How can this allergy be eliminated? (4) Will some form of hypnosis help to rid me of my skin trouble? If so, to whom should I turn for this type of treatment? (5) Where can Hadley's Shaving Cream be obtained? I have been unable either to find it, or to find anyone who has heard of it. My most sincere thanks... R4. 12/9/44 IMG's letter: We wish to thank you for your letter of 12/5 which contained a complete and detailed report on the manner in which you have followed the suggestions given in your Physical Reading. Mr. Cayce's illness makes it impossible for us to offer you an appointment for a check reading at any time in the near future... In view of this, we suggest that you continue to use the information given you in your reading, keeping the treatments in detail as outlined. The fact that your condition is not entirely cleared indicates the importance of carrying out the reading just as the instructions were given... R6. 3/21/52 No record or verbal or written contact on this case since 12/5/44.
76

Acne

Загружено:

Сведения о документе

Исходное описание:

Оригинальное название

Авторское право

Доступные форматы

Поделиться этим документом

Поделиться или встроить документ

Параметры публикации

Этот документ был вам полезен?

Это неприемлемый материал?

Авторское право:

Доступные форматы

Acne

Загружено:

Авторское право:

Доступные форматы

Circulating File

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

There are in truth no incurable conditions. 3744-2

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

Introduction to the Cayce Readings on Health and Healing

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

Mark Thurston, Ph.D. Education Department

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

The Edgar Cayce Readings Indexed under Acne

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

Par 4-A Par 9-A Par R1

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

Par 8 Par 9 Par 13-A Par 4, 5

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

Par 23--27, 35-A

Par 35-A Par 35-A Par 31 Par 32 Par 22

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

REPORTS OF READING 1709-4 F 20 R1. 3/22/40 See 1709-5.

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE

ACNE CIRCULATING FILE