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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

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Contents: Pages:

I. Introduction to the Edgar Cayce Readings on Health and Healing 5 – 7

II. Overview of Herpes Zoster by Hezekiah Chinwah, M.D. 9 – 12

III. Case Studies from the Readings 13 – 46

IV. A Case Study (on himself) by John O.A. Pagano, D.C 47 – 50



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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



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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.



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* 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



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Herpes Zoster by Hezekiah Chinwah, M.D.

Sept. 11, 1979

A Study of 7 cases of HERPES ZOSTER (Shingles) in the Edgar Cayce Readings.

I Physiology

Shingles (herpes zoster) and chicken pox (varicella) are caused by the same

infectious agent, a virus. In shingles the virus attacks the spinal or cranial nerves and has

a characteristic distribution (unilateral) reflecting the segments innervated by the

involved nerves.

The thoracic section is most commonly involved, followed by the cervical,

lumbar, sacral and the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve (i.e., the fifth cranial

nerve).

In young, otherwise healthy individuals the skin lesions go through the various

stages and heal within two to three weeks, though pain may persist another week or two.

In the majority of people over sixty years of age, the illness is usually more protracted,

the pain lasting two to three months after the lesions have healed.

According to the readings given by Cayce on this condition, poor eliminations are

invariably at the root of the problem, this being initiated by a variety of mechanisms.

Thus in reading 106-4, hyperacidity “...is produced by the overtaxation of the body with

those properties that create an unbalance (imbalance) in the hydrochloric portion of the

system...”, which in turn affects the circulation (capillaries, emunctories or lymphatics),

the gastrointestinal tract, the kidneys, liver, etc., with resulting poor eliminations.

Irritation is set up in the skin which leads to the rash (the virus presumably is able to set

in and cause problems under these conditions).

Other causes of poor eliminations cited in these readings were:

(1) Poor diet (527-3).

(2) Respiratory flu causing congestion in the colon (338-9).

(3) General debilitation (1944-1).

(4) Spinal lesions (3139-1).

(5) Malfunction in the hepatic circulation (322-4).

Nowhere in these readings was specific mention made of a primary infectious etiology

for herpes zoster, so it would seem that the basic pathology is disturbed eliminations

through a variety of mechanisms which set up toxic irritants in the capillary-lymphatic

circulation, thus laying the foundation for the eruption of skin lesions.

The readings make no mention of invasion of the nerves and skin by the virus, so

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II Rationale of Therapy

This would have to be directed towards enhancing eliminations through:

(1) Proper diet (which is alkaline reacting).

(2) Laxatives and colonic irrigation.

(3) Alleviating pain through local applications.

III Suggested Therapy Regimen

(1) Local therapy for alleviating pain:

a. Ice packs over lesions, or hot packs with soda salt whichever

provides more relief.

b. Oil of Sassafras ................................. 1 dram

Tincture of Laudanum ....................... ½ oz.

Spirits of Camphor ............................ 1 oz.

Glycerine ........................................... 1oz.

Distilled water ................................... 6 oz

Shake well and dab with cotton to affected areas twice daily. Follow this

immediately by dusting with a combination of: Balsam of Peru, dusting

powder of stearate of zinc and chalk (such a combination is found in

Johnson and Johnson Dusting Powder).

(2) Diet: An alkaline, easily digestible diet should be followed, keeping away

from all acid-producing food during this period.

Examples: All fruits except apples

Citrus fruit juices

Cooked vegetables and their juices

Vitamin B1 in addition to vitamins from food sources

Avoid sweets, alcohol, meat of any nature

Avoid citrus-cereal combinations

(3) Enhance Eliminations

a. To stimulate circulation and blood purification, Gold Chloride, to

grains in 20 oz. of distilled water, at 5 drops daily. (106-5)

For a resistant condition:

Extract of Cascara Sagrada.................... ½ oz.

Syrup of Rhubarb .................................. 2 oz.

Paddiphillum.......................................... ½ gr.

Simple Syrup ......................................... 2 oz.



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Shake well before use. Take 1 teaspoon every 3 hours until good bowel

movement ensues, then take enough to maintain movement twice daily

(322-5), or

Rochelle Salts alone, or a combination of Epsom salts, cream of tartar and

sulphur* in equal amounts thoroughly mixed. One-half teaspoon two to

three times daily until eliminations begin. (322-4)

b. Watermelon seed tea to stimulate eliminations through kidney

lymphatics: ½ oz. tea to 20 oz. water steeped or simmered for 5

minutes, strain and use as beverage (106-4), or

sweet spirits of nitre, 3-5 drops 2-3 times daily to improve

eliminations through kidneys and bladder. (322-4)

c. Colonics (irrigation) as frequently as necessary to eliminate mucus

from the stools; otherwise once or twice weekly for several weeks (2-4

weeks).

(4) Others:

a. Manipulations, generally the dorsal and cervical spine, some times

coordinating with the lumbar; from 2-6 adjustments over several weeks.

Massages once or twice a week for 3-4 weeks. A combination of

peanut oil and witch hazel in equal parts might be used.

b. The wet cell used in a manner similar to the radio-active appliance was

recommended in one case (1944-1) in which there was general

debilitation.

Directions: Connect leads in a diagonal fashion to the limbs as with the

impedance device (i.e., positive lead to right wrist and negative lead to

left ankle) and alternate with the other two limbs; i.e., one does not

need to make a complete cycle going from one limb to the next. No

solutions need be connected with the cell. However, the feet should be

immersed in a small quantity of water at body temperature in a glass

container and the hands in a weak solution of copper sulphate (1 dram

to 1 pint of water), also in a glass container. The duration of treatment

should be 20-25 minutes on a daily basis.

Used with the other therapies Cayce suggested for this particular case,

he claimed the lesions would heal within 10 days.

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c. The head and neck exercises would be helpful in improving circulation

to the head area when a cranial nerve is involved.

Finally Cayce had this to say to (338-9) who asked for spiritual advice:

Much has been given this body as respecting the mental and spiritual

attitude, and that the attitude is reflected more in that in which the individual entity

meets its problems with itself as well as with others. If there are the worries and

aggravations, these worries and aggravations will reflect in the functioning of the

organs of the central nerve supply as well as in the sympathetic. Then know in

Whom ye believe and know He is able to keep that ye may commit unto Him against

any experience.

Hezekiah Chinwah, M.D.

A.R.E. Clinic, Inc.

4018 N. 40th Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85018

September 11, 1979

Readings consulted:

106-4

1944-1

322-4

3139-1

338-9

3185-1

527-3



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INDEX OF READING 106-4 F 48

Acidity: Shingles Par. 2, 4, 5, 6

Eliminations: Poor: Shingles Par. 2

Emunctories: Shingles Par. 2, 5, 6

HERPES ZOSTER

Physiotherapy: Applications: Powder, Balsam & Zinc:

Shingles Par. 5

Prescriptions: Watermelon Seed Tea: Shingles Par. 5

Prophecy: Confirmed Par. 2, 3

Rest: Shingles Par. 4, 6

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BACKGROUND OF READING 106-4 F 48 B1. 2/9/25 Son‟s wire requested reading for his mother, saying: “Doctor pronounces

shingles. Very painful. Thanks.”

TEXT OF READING 106-4 F 48 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 322 Grafton Avenue, Dayton,

Ohio, this 10th day of February, 1925, in accordance with request made by her son, Mr.

[900].

P R E S E N T

Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

R E A D I N G

Time of Reading 3: 30 P. M. Dayton Time. New York City.

1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, giving the

cause of the existing conditions, also the treatment for the cure and relief for this body.

2. EC: Now, we find there are some of the physical conditions, as we have had in the

body, exaggerated in the system and in the functioning of the system, especially in the

eliminations and emunctories of the body, and these show this effect in the body at the

present time. This, as we see, is produced by the over-taxation of the body with those

properties that create an unbalance in the hydrochloric portion of the system, so that the

circulation receives too much of the acid condition in the system; producing then in the

circulation, in the elimination, in the capillary circulation, especially, those distressing

conditions wherein the action of that exhumed from the system through these conditions

produce the abrasions as shown in system, causing soreness, tenderness, depression, in

the functioning of the organs of elimination. The lacteal ducts, the lachrymal ducts, all

become exaggerated in their functioning. Soreness through the system through many of

the glands, through many of the muscular forces, irritation to stomach, nausea; these are

produced from this condition existing, as it were, in the duodenum and the effects are

shown in the other portions of body.

3. This, then, is that condition as was given become exaggerated in the functioning of the

system.

4. Then, to reduce this condition, as we see, those of the nature that is being accorded the

system, in the form of the properties that are of the alkaline nature, are bringing the body

to the normal conditions. This, then, will only need rest and time for the equilibrium to

be established in the system.

5. Be well were these properties added to that being done. A very mild tea of the

watermelon seed should be given, once each day, that the emunctories in kidneys may be

awakened. This, we find, will assimilate better with system, with the acids, with the

properties taken, than would a counter-irritant. The quantity would be as of one-half

ounce of seed (clear) to twenty ounces of water, steeped or simmered for five minutes.

Then strain and used as a beverage. Also Balsam of Peru added to the dusting powder of

Sterate (Stearate) of Zinc and Chalk as used over the outer portion of body.

6. Do that, and only needs the body rest from foods for system, save those of the nature

that reduces the acid, the repelling force in the emunctories, and allow the system to

come to its normal condition.

7. We are through.



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REPORTS OF READING 106-4 F 48 R1. 3/5/25 Son [137] phoned requesting another reading since she was not feeling very

well.

R2. 3/6/25 See 106-5.



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Acidity: Shingles Par. 3, 4

CLAIRVOYANCE OF E.C.: CONDITIONS CONFIRMED

Cycles: Body Par. 3

ELIMINATIONS: POOR: SHINGLES

Emunctories: Shingles Par. 3, 4

Neuritis: Shingles Par. 3

Physiology & Anatomy: Shingles Par. 3

Physiotherapy: Packs: Hot Salt & Soda:

Eliminations Par. 5

Prescriptions: Gold Chloride: Shingles Par. 5

: Water, Distilled: Par. 5

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BACKGROUND OF READING 106-5 F 48 B1. 2/10/25 See 106-4 re. bad case of shingles.

TEXT OF READING 106-5 F 48 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 322 Grafton Avenue, Dayton,

Ohio, this 6th day of March, 1925, in accordance with request made by her son, Mr.

[137].

P R E S E N T

Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

R E A D I N G

Time of Reading 11: 15 A. M. Dayton Time. New York City.

1. GC: You will give the physical conditions of this body at the present time, giving the

cause of the existing conditions, also the treatment for the cure and relief.

2. EC: Now, we find the conditions in this body somewhat different from that we have

had here before, yet much of the same causes producing the present condition as that as

given before, and the present condition is only another manifestation in the physical of

the existing condition in the tissue and eliminating portions in system and the condition

as is produced by these disturbances in the nerve system.

3. As to the condition as was given, this was a form of toxin, poison, in system taken into

the blood supply and attempting to be eliminated through the capillary circulation by the

effect from such toxins produced on the lymphatic glands in the cuticle and in the outer

portions of the circulation of the capillary system. The same we find in the disturbance in

the extremities, in the shoulder, arm and in limb, is the deeper accentuation of same

condition producing the tenderness, the pain in nerve centers, in the ends of tendons and

in muscular forces by toxins in lymphatic, which produce inflammation to these centers,

causing distress in the body. The acids as were taken instead of alkalines as given, to

produce eliminations, accentuate conditions when the system in its cycle is overtaxed,

and we have the results as is seen in body at present.

4. We would follow then closer those suggestions as were given, to produce the

eliminations in the system, to cause the centers in the intestinal system, in liver, in

kidneys, to function through their normal channels, preventing toxins from being taken

into circulation and causing disturbance as we find at the present time. These, as we see,

if followed as given, using the salines, the eliminations from system of the nature of

alkalines rather than acid, we will cause the lymph and secretive system to function

throughout the small intestine, through liver, through hepatics, and cause the system to

gradually come to the relief as this body needs.

5. When the system is relieved through this manner as given using ice as packs, or hot

applications, the one preferable to the body, the hot with hot soda and salt we would give

as the better. In this then we would find relief for the body. When system is relieved,

well that the body take a solution of Chloride Gold 10 grains to 20 ounces distilled water,

and the dosage would be 5 drops once each day. This as a stimulus to the whole

circulation, and especially to the eliminating and assimilating system, rejuvenating all the

mucus producing, the lymph producing, the excretory system.

6. Follow, then, closer those suggestions as were given for eliminating the toxins as were

being absorbed in the system.

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REPORTS OF READING 106-5 F 48 R1. 3/9/25 Son [900]‟s letter: “Mother had a terrible siege of it, having had to have a day

and night nurse. We changed doctors and he proceeded to operate along the lines

indicated in your reading; and I am glad to report that she is much better this morning.

The trouble indicated in the reading seems to be exactly correct but it is hard to make

others see it as I do.”

R2. 3/11/25 Son [900]‟s letter: “Mother‟s illness was not serious but caused her such

great distress...she laid in bed absolutely unable to move, due to the terrific pain and

nausea. However, she is considerably improved and hopes to do away with the nurses

today and by tomorrow sit up a while. Knowing her recuperative powers as I do, I have

no doubt but what she will now gain rapidly.”

R3. 3/17/25 See 106-6, a dream interpretation reading.

R4. 3/18/25 Son [900]‟s letter: “Mother is much better, but she suffered terribly. Is now

up and taking bichloride of Gold, prescribed in your reading. Thank you again.”

R5. 4/20/25 See 106-7 in re travel sickness.



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INDEX OF READING 322-4 M 60

Diet:Shingles Par. 5, 11-A

Names:Organizations Mentioned:Johnson &

Johnson Par. 11-A

Osteopathy:Shingles Par. 7

Physiology & Anatomy:Prescriptions:Nitre,

Sweet Spirits of Par. 4

Physiotherapy:Applications:Powder,Balsam

& Zink,Stearate of:Shingles Par. 3, 11-A

Prescriptions:Cream of Tartar:Shingles Par. 10-A, 11-A

:Nitre,Sweet Spirits of: Par. 4, 11-A

:Rochelle Salts: Par. 10-A, 11-A

:Sulphur: Par. 10-A, 11-A

SHINGLES



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BACKGROUND OF READING 322-4 M 60 B1. See 322-3 on 10/3/33 for overweight, enlarged testicle, pyorrhea, etc.

B2. 10/3/34 Wife [428] phoned for emergency reading, saying Mr. [322] was suffering

terribly with what the doctor called shingles. [Herpes Zoster]

TEXT OF READING 322-4 M 60 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia

Beach, Virginia, this 3rd day of October, 1934, in accordance with request made by the

self - Mr. [322], Active Member of the Ass‟n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

P R E S E N T

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

Cayce, Edgar Evans Cayce.

R E A D I N G

Time of Reading ... Street, 9:10 to 9:20 P. M. Eastern Standard

Time. ..., N.Y.

(Physical Suggestion)

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [322]. This we have had before.

2. In the present conditions we find there is a disturbance in the eliminations of the body.

This, as we find, is produced by those tendencies that have existed in the hepatic

circulation, or more specifically the turning of the lymph circulation from the kidneys

into the respiratory or the external circulation - or the superficial circulation. Hence those

conditions that exist in that portion of the system as indicated by the abrasions.

3. As we find, in meeting the emergencies in the present, it would be well to first use

those applications that would tend to ease the irritation to the cuticle, or to those portions

of the system where the disturbance causes the irritation; by dusting same with Stearate

of Zinc in powder, and Balsam. This combine makes for an easing of irritation.

4. We would take internally small quantities of Sweet Spirits of Nitre; three to five drops

twice to three times each day, for sufficient period to start an activity of the kidneys, and

to drain the bladder.

5. It is necessary that the diet be those things that are the more easily assimilated, and

should be little or no sweets, no stimulations with alcohol content at any period of the

application, and not quantities of meat of any nature. These would be, then, rather citrus

fruit juices, or fruits of every nature except apples; and the juices and well-cooked

vegetables should be in the better part of the diet.

6. These, as we find, would bring the better conditions to the body.

7. As the conditions begin to clear there should be two to six adjustments. These should

be specific, as we find, in the 8th and 9th dorsal, in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th cervical, with an

ALIGNMENT in the upper dorsal area for the stimulation to the cardiac plexuses.

8. Ready for questions.

9. (Q) Is this condition what is commonly known as shingles?

(A) By some it is termed shingles.

10. (Q) Should anything be taken for the eliminations?

(A) Small quantity of salts, cream of tartar and sulphur would be well; about half a

teaspoonful at each dose - that is, half a teaspoonful at each dose - that is, half a

teaspoonful including an equal portion of these three ingredients. This would be well to

be taken two or three times a day, until the eliminations begin.



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11. (Q) Any further advice for my better welfare?

(A) This for the present conditions.

Do this, then:

Take a few doses of Sweet Spirits of Nitre. Dust the portions or the abrasions on body

with Stearate of Zinc Powder with Balsam, see - Johnson‟s is good - Johnson & Johnson.

Take internally the half teaspoonful of the mixture; not of each, but the whole three -

sulphur, cream of tartar and Epsom Salts; or a course of Rochelle Salts would be well -

for this carries tartar also, and salts and sulphur; this would be taken twice a day, the

Rochelle Salts or the other combination. Be mindful also of the diet.

12. We are through for the present.

Western Union Night Letter Collect, as follows:

Take three to five drops Sweet Spirits Nitre twice daily. Dust abrasions with Johnson‟s

Stearate of Zinc Powder with Balsam. Take half teaspoonful Rochelle Salts twice daily.

Diet: Juices and well-cooked vegetables, citrus fruits, all fruits except apples; no meats,

sweets or alcohol content. Full information in mail special. - Edgar Cayce -

REPORTS OF READING 322-4 M 60 R1. 10/27/34 Night Letter from Mr. [322]:

STILL IN GREAT DISCOMFORT GIVE CHECK READING FOR POSSIBLE

EARLY RELIEF STOP ASK THESE QUESTIONS HAS ERROR BEEN MADE IN

TREATMENT HOW LONG BEFORE PINS AND NEEDLE PAINS WILL CEASE

SHOULD PRESENT DIET BE CONTINUED IF SO HOW LONG OR CHANGED

STOP ASK RELIEF FOR DISTURBED SLEEP WITH PAIN DURING NIGHT

SHOULD SMOKING BE STOPPED PRESCRIBED POWDER NOT ON MARKET

EXPLAIN FURTHER STOP NO APPARENT RELIEF FROM ADJUSTMENTS

SHOULD [wife [428]] MAKE PASSES OR LAY ON HANDS STATE WHERE HOW

LONG AND HOW OFTEN BOTH HANDS OR ONE

R2. 10/28/34 See 322-5, giving further advice for treating shingles.

R3. 5/28/51 See 1541-12, Par. R10 report on using 322-4 with other treatment which

cleared the shingles in about a month.

(This report is included after the following reading, Reading 322-5)



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Blood: Humor: Shingles Par. 2, 3

Habits: Smoking: Moderation Par. 12-A

Healing: Magnetic: Shingles Par. 8, 11-A

Insomnia: Shingles Par. 11-A

Names: Organizations Mentioned: Eimer & Amend Par. 5

: Johnson & Johnson Par. 5

Osteopathy: Shingles Par. 7

Physiotherapy: Applications: Camphor:

Shingles Par. 4

: Glycerine: Par. 4

: Laudanum: Par. 4

: Powder, Balsam & Zinc,Stearate of: Par. 5

: Sassafras Oil: Par. 4

: Water,Distilled: Par. 4

Prescriptions: Cascara Sagrada: Shingles Par. 3

: Paddiphillum: Par. 3

: Rhubarb,Syrup Of: Par. 3

: Syrup,Simple: Par. 3

SHINGLES



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BACKGROUND OF READING 322-5 M 60 B1. See 322-4 on 10/3/34 for shingles.

B2. 10/27/34 Night Letter submitted questions.

TEXT OF READING 322-5 M 60 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia

Beach, Va., this 28th day of October, 1934, in accordance with request made by the self -

Mr. [322], Active Member of the Ass‟n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

P R E S E N T

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

R E A D I N G

Time of Reading ... Street, 11: 15 to 11: 30 A. M. Eastern Standard

Time. ..., New York.


1. EC: Yes, we have those conditions that surround the body, [322], and those things that

have prevented recuperation - or that still produce the disturbing factors in the physical

reactions.

2. As we find, there has not been the ready response, through not so much the non-

activity in making the applications or the adjustments, but rather that the humor in the

blood supply and the consciousnesses of the activities in the physical forces of the body

have not reacted as they should to the conditions that were administered.

3. We would use properties combined as a blood purifier, as something that would act -

the active principles or the life in same - upon the organs; as the liver, the spleen, the

pancreas, the intestinal system, and arouse the activities.

Extract Cascara Sagrada..........1/2 ounce, Syrup of Rhubarb...................2 ounces,

Paddiphillum, NOT Podophyllum*..............1/2 grain, Simple Syrup.......................2

ounces.

Shake the solution together before the dose is taken, which would be a teaspoonful every

three hours until there is a response to same through the alimentary canal. THEN take it

only enough to keep the eliminations through the alimentary

* [10/29/34 A.M. EC was asked to spell above paddiphillum. GD spelled it as given in

the ck. rdg., sending it on, after holding it a day to make sure. EC seemed irritated that it

should be questioned: “We didn‟t say it was castor oil, vanilla bean, or anything else; we

called it what‟s its name!” He also changed the simple syrup prescribed from one ounce

to two ounces.] canal; about twice each day. Sufficient to keep eliminations; at least two

stools each day.

4. Also, to rid the body of the abrasions or the rash, or the prickly pin-stabbing pains over

portions of the system, around the abdomen and the like, we would prepare a solution to

be applied externally, as this:

Oil of Sassafras...................1 dram, Tincture of Laudanum.............1/2 ounce, Spirits of

Camphor.................1 ounce, Glycerine..........................1 ounce, Distilled

Water....................6 ounces.

Naturally, the oil and glycerine will tend to separate with water, see? yet these shaken

together with the spirits of camphor and laudanum and the alcohol in each of these will

tend to make the molecules of same break when shaken together. Saturate a tuft of cotton



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with this, as it is shaken together, and dab over those places - about twice each day -

where the abrasions are shown.

5. Then dust over this the Stearate of Zinc with the Balsam; which we find is made - or

combined - by Johnson & Johnson. Or we may obtain this combination in the older

concern, Eimer & Amend - that has had same combined heretofore, see?

6. The diet we would not change a very great deal, so long as it responds to the proper

nourishment for the body.

7. The corrections in the cerebrospinal system we would leave off in the present, but take

same about twice a week. Let the whole of the spine respond in same.

8. As to the magnetic treatments, we would apply these rather as passes - made with both

hands, you see, front and back; and the application to the drainages in the neck and head,

you see, on either side - front and back. The left hand would be placed on the frontal

portion of the head, on the forehead; and the right hand of the applicator would be on the

base of the brain - or at the two heavy ganglia that come to the head from the lower

portion of the spine or body. These should be continued each time until there is felt that

the drainages have begun.

9. In the matter of stimulations, these are not to be too much; yet the irritation that would

be caused by wholly abstaining in the present would be more irritating than these taken in

moderation.


11. (Q) What will relieve disturbed sleep with pain during night?

(A) The passes, and the removing of the irritation as we have indicated, will aid the

sleep more than anything.

12. (Q) Should smoking be stopped?

(A) As indicated, to leave off entirely would be to produce an irritation that would be

harmful rather than helpful. Moderations.

If we will make these applications, as we find, there WILL be such an arousing as to

make for a response.


REPORTS OF READING 322-5 M 60 R1. 11/10/34 Wife [428]‟s letter: “We have continued to follow the readings, but Mr.

[322] had no relief and he is still in discomfort.”

R2. Wife [428] obtained subsequent readings for herself.

R3. 11/12/40 Wife [428]‟s letter: “It is with a heavy heart that I write this. My dear

husband died very suddenly Oct. 25th.”

R4. See 322-4 for subsequent reports of others trying the treatment for shingles that was

recommended for Mr. [322], with good but slow results.



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A daughter’s report on her mother’s case of shingles

REPORTS OF READING 1541-12, Par. R10

R10. 5/28/51 Daughter [1523] reported that early in the month Mrs. [1541] came

down with what the doctor called herpes zoster (shingles). She requested information

from the Edgar Cayce records and was loaned a copy of EC‟s reading 322-4. Here

follows daughter [1523]‟s description of her condition and the results of treatment:

CONDITION previous to treatment: Breaking out from center of back around right

side to the center of stomach. Deep red line of dry scabs about 1 to 2 inches wide.

Constant aching in right side toward back, just below the ribs. Surface of body not sore

but a feeling of soreness very deep within at right side at the point of the aching.

Energies very low. Nervous, mentally depressed. Condition of two weeks duration

before any treatment was begun.

TREATMENT: Castor Oil Packs, May 13th, 14th, 15th, for 1 hr. ea. night, followed

by sponging the side off with warm soda water, and powdering with Johnson‟s Baby

Powder. Brief gentle massage on either side of the spine to relieve nervous tension in

back. Two aspirin to aid sleep. Beginning May 13th, for the first week, Spirits of Nitre

and Rochelle Salts taken as outlined in 322-4. Wed, May 16th, 1/2 cup of Olive Oil

taken internally. Professional Colonic taken May 17th.

RESULT: Stool showed considerable mucous and fecal matter was in small hard

lumps and was continuously a dark green. Little relief from aching in side. Rest

continued to be broken two, three, four times a night. Hot Epsoms Salts Packs brought

some relief at that time. Aspirin continued - 2 ea. night.

DIET: Special attention given to diet, eliminating all meats, except chicken - the

boney parts cooked soft. Raw Veg., Jello, Gelatine, Knox; and McKesson‟s “Wine,

Liver and Iron Tonic” three times daily before meals.

SECOND SERIES: Beginning on Sunday, 20th, the above treatment was repeated,

except that Zilatone was substituted for Rochelle Salts.

RESULT: Wed. 24th, about mid afternoon, an elimination that was like many small

balls pressed together; the color was completely black and shiny. Professional Colonic

on 24th, continued to show definite small hard lumps - (broken apart) - in the fecal matter

and also some mucous. When given the second colonic, the skin on a small hemorrhoid

was broken and this resulted in a continuous itching which was more annoying than the

ache in the side, which by this time was considerably less. Soreness was also lessened.

Color of stool beginning to change to a lighter color. Generally speaking the condition

greatly improved. Mental attitude and energies much better.

THIRD SERIES: Beginning on Sunday 27th, the treatment was repeated, except that

Natures Remedy tablets were used instead of Zilatone.

RESULT: Wed. 30th, an elimination that was completely black in color - and of thin

consistency. Forgot to take oil until late afternoon - was nauseated first 2 hrs. after taking

oil. Only waked once during the night. 31st - professional colonic with excellent results,

eliminating lots of mucous and bile. June 1st, felt much improved, good elimination

from Zilatone - color lighter green. Began that night with Petrolagar, 1 tbs. before

retiring ea. night following, at suggestion of lady who gives the colonics. This not

sufficient to keep up eliminations, so also continued Zilatone. Sleeping much better now,



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feeling much improved, with only a little ache in side occasionally. Continued itching

from break in hemorrhoid which had almost completely healed before this series of oil

packs were begun.

6/3/51 FOURTH SERIES: Beginning on Sunday June 3rd, the treatment was

repeated. Alternating Zilatone and Natures Remedy tablets.

6/7/51 RESULT: June 7th Colonic (professional) revealed very little mucous. Color

of fecal matter much nearer normal - though still some green in the coloring. Still some

tenderness in side. Abrasions not entirely gone from surface of skin.

6/10/51 FIFTH SERIES: June 10th The above repeated, with pretty much the same

results as above. Condition sufficiently improved to make a 400 mile trip, returning

home June 20th - with no ill effects.

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

June 21st.

7/5/51 REPORT: Following Colonic - stool normal color - no green at all, very small

amount of mucous. Feeling fine - all soreness and pain gone from side. Still slight

discoloration of skin on right side where scabs had formed. General condition greatly

improved.

R11. 6/16/53 Daughter [1523]‟s report: “Mother‟s old trouble has flared up again and

her arm is afflicted with a rash that extends along the upper part of the arm, beginning

below the wrist, and continuing half-way to the elbow. She has been taking Mullein tea,

Zilatone, Saffron tea - watching her diet, osteopathy, and colonics, but the condition has

not yet cleared. She has had about 4 colonics - and although the last one indicated that

there is improvement, she still has some mucous in the stool. This has been hanging on

now for 2 or more months, so I expect to get her started on this outline [557-5, Par. 21-A,

for constipation], as soon as possible. I will make a report as to her reaction to using this

outline.

“I plan to start my mother with Castor Oil Packs. (1 hr. for three days in a row - skip

a day - and then a colonic) She will then follow through with the suggestion in the answer

above.”



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Attitudes & Emotions: Worry Par. 12-A

Bible: Books Of: II Timothy 1: 12 Par. 12-A

Cough: Intestines: Colon: Plethora Par. 9-A

Diet: Intestines: Colon: Plethora Par. 5

HEART: MYOCARDITIS

Ideals: Belief Par. 12-A

INTESTINES: COLON: PLETHORA

: Colonics: Par. 4

Osteopathy: Intestines: Colon: Plethora Par. 6

Prescriptions: Egg White: Cough Par. 9-A

: Lemon Juice: Par. 9-A

SHINGLES



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BACKGROUND OF READING 338-9 F 51 B1. See 338-8 on 12/17/40 for myocarditis, and subsequent Reports about continuing

heart attacks.

B2. 5/11/44 She submitted questions as to WHY continuing attacks, without help.

B3. 5/25/44 She wrote that she was taken ill with flu on the 20th, was coming out of it

alright except for lingering cough in lungs; also “as an aside - I also have the shingles.”

TEXT OF READING 338-9 F 51 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic

Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 30th day of May, 1944, in accordance with request

made by the self - Miss [338], Associate Member of the Ass‟n for Research and

Enlightenment, Inc.

P R E S E N T

Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis and J. Fitch, Stenos.

R E A D I N G

Time of Reading 3: 30 and 4: 30 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Fla.

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; this we have had before, you see.

3. As we find, there are still those effects of the plethora condition in transverse and

descending colon; that is the source of the greater disturbance to the heart, giving those

attacks of fullness, pain and a disturbed circulation from same.

4. The rest is correct, but if we would get rid of the conditions, do have sufficient of

colonic irrigations (not too close together) as to remove the sources of disturbance

through the colon area. Do not have them too close together but so long as there is an

indication of mucous in the stool, do continue to have them. These will get rid of the

conditions of the rash or hives, which has been indicated on portions of the body, around

the abdomen, at a portion of the side and back; but these are the sources.

5. Do in the diet use more of the fresh raw vegetables, especially do have more

watercress and all forms of foods which are grated or ground but do prepare them with

the juices.

6. Do have more of the osteopathic relaxing treatments, not stimulating. The heart‟s

disturbance arises more from the pressure upon the organs from the plethoric condition

than organic disturbance.

7. Do that.


9. (Q) What should be done for the cough which hangs on?

(A) This is part of the stomach and the intestinal disorder and as these are cleansed the

cough will clear up, and there may be taken a local application which would be: beat the

white of an egg very stiff. Put in same the juice of a lemon and eat it, a teaspoonful at the

time, whenever the cough is irritating.

10. (Q) Am I too active?

(A) Too active with the condition in colon.

11. (Q) How soon should I be able to travel?

(A) In at least five to ten days.



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12. (Q) Any spiritual advice?

(A) Much has been given this body as respecting the mental and spiritual attitude, and

that the attitude is reflected more in that in which the individual entity meets its problems

with itself as well as with others. If there are the worries and aggravations, these worries

and aggravations will reflect in the functioning of the organs of the central nerve and

blood supply as well as in the sympathetic. Then know in Whom ye believe and know

He is able to keep that ye may commit unto Him against any experience.

13. We are through with this reading.

REPORTS OF READING 338-9 F 51 R1. 8/18/44 She ordered publications.

R2. 6/6/46 She wired HLC from Miami, Fla.: “So sorry to have missed seeing you [in

Boston]. Have been in Miami Beach for my health but leaving tomorrow for New York

and then to Boston. Will be glad to hear from you at any time.”

R3. 5/25/49 Routine mailing was returned marked DECEASED.



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INDEX OF READING 527-3 M ADULT

Osteopathy:Shingles Par. 3

Prescriptions:Citrocarbonate, Upjohn‟s:

Shingles Par. 2, 6-A

SHINGLES



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BACKGROUND OF READING 527-3 M ADULT B1. See 527-2 on 4/9/34 for asthma.

B2. 4/28/34 Mother [662]‟s letter: “My son, [527], has been taking osteopathic

treatments according to the reading. He now has shingles. Is this due to treatments?

What shall he do? Kindly advise us.”

TEXT OF READING 527-3 M ADULT This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia

Beach, Virginia, this 3rd day of May, 1934, in accordance with request made by self -

Mr. [527], Active Member of the Ass‟n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., through his

mother.

P R E S E N T

Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis and L. B.

Cayce.

R E A D I N G

Time of Reading ... No., 3:40 to 3:45 P. M. Eastern Standard Time.

..., Fla.


1. EC: Yes. As we find, there has been with this body a disregard of those things that

were to be the diet for the body. And with the stirring up of the system for proper

eliminations there are indications of this in those effects that have been created.

2. In the present we would produce an ALKALIN condition in the body; that is, increase

eliminations, using such as Upjohn‟s Citrocarbonates.

3. Then we would continue with the proper osteopathic manipulation, with a closer

adherence to that which we have indicated as to the diet for the body.

4. And we will find these conditions will disappear.

5. Do that.

6. (Q) Any special advice for the osteopath regarding the treatments?

(A) Only that there should be the proper relationships established between the

respiratory system and the alimentary canal in its eliminations - that may be aided by the

use of the Citrocarbonates, and by stimulating the hepatic circulation.

7. (Q) Any further suggestions for changes or additions to treatment?

(A) Do these, as we find, and these will be correct for this body.


REPORTS OF READING 527-3 M ADULT R1. 5/5/34 EC‟s letter: In reply to your mother‟s letter of April 28th, we immediately got

a check reading on the situation and mailed it to you. This reminds me very much of a

case we had twenty-five years ago. [1909]? A reading told a man to take for his disorder

a certain thing and he wouldn‟t be disturbed any more, but the next morning after taking

it he was broken out with measles. It was in his system and had to come out.

I guess that condition was in your system and had to come out, but was evidently

attracted by your mode of diet. Of course, such disorders are symptoms, rather than

diseases - though ordinarily they are classed as such.



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Know that we will be very anxious to hear from you, and certainly trust you will be able

to follow the suggestions specifically and get the desired results.

With kind personal regards, and expecting to hear from you, I am

Sincerely, EC:GD

R2. 5/5/34 Mother [662]‟s letter: “You are right. My son hasn‟t the diet list here, nor

can he get to it. Would you please send a copy from your files? I am so anxious for his

recovery.”

R3. 6/22/34 Mother [662]‟s letter: “In one of your communications you gave my son,

[527], the name of an osteopath in N.Y. He is unable to find communication. Will you

give the name again, please? Also you suggested his taking dry milk. Dry milk does not

agree with him, it seems. Oh, I wish we could find something to help my son.” [She

requested a Physical Rdg. for herself.]

R4. 6/26/34 GD‟s letter to Dr. Frank P. Dobbins, D.O. who had been asked in 4/34 (with

527-2) to refer Mr. [527] to an osteopath in Fla.:

On April 9, 1934, we referred to you Mr. [527] for advice concerning a good osteopath in

..., Fla., where he was then residing. Since that time he has returned to Brooklyn, ...

Street, and wishes to take osteopathic treatments from you according to his reading. He

will tell you whether or not he has received any osteopathic treatments at all or not, and

from whom. The suggestions were as follows at that time: [See 527-2.]

It would probably be well for you to go over all his readings with him (three in number)

and help him to carry out all the suggestions for treatments in unison. It is my opinion

that he has never followed everything together, and that is why he has not gotten the best

results.

R5. 7/30/34 Dr. Dobbins‟ Report: “Mr. [527] has had a very few treatments. Don‟t

know just what to say about this case. He will not keep his appointments and I don‟t

believe that he is following Mr. Cayce‟s directions. I lose patience with him yet want to

help him.”

R6. 9/12/34 Mother [662], in requesting 675-1 for her husband, asked: “Shall our son,

[527], take the business trip he plans to Fla.?”

R7. 11/18/34 Mr. [527] was present with his parents for EC‟s public meeting in the Hirn

home on Long Island.



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Appliances: Wet Cell: Debilitation: General Par. 7, 11-A

: Shingles Par. 11-A

Cataracts Par. 12-A

CIRCULATION: INCOORDINATION

DEBILITATION: GENERAL

Eyes: Debilitation: General Par. 5, 12-A, 13-A

Osteopathy: Debilitation: General Par. 3, 6, 12-A

Prophecy: Prognosis: Shingles Par. 11-A

Shingles Par. 11-A



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BACKGROUND OF READING 1944-1 F 83 None.

TEXT OF READING 1944-1 F 83 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia

Beach, Va., this 29th day of June, 1939, in accordance with request made by the son -

Mr. [1561], Associate Member of the Ass‟n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

P R E S E N T

Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

R E A D I N G

Time of Reading 11: 10 to 11: 25 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., N.Y.



suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions that may be

submitted, as I ask them:

2. EC: Yes.

3. Now as we find, the conditions that disturb the body - other than those due to the age

and the abilities of activity - are so MUCH a part of the whole general debilitation, that

only those things which would aid in re-ionizing the system would be the more helpful, -

as combined with the GENERAL osteopathic manipulations.

4. These are the conditions, then, as we find with this body, [1944].

5. In the blood supply, - this has slowed; and while there is better coordination with the

deeper circulation and the superficial, this is so slowed as to cause quite a variation in the

manner in which it becomes active to all portions of the system, through the slowed

impulse of the nerve forces - especially as indicated in the sensory supply to the eyes, -

forming some irritation as well as accumulations, through the inability of the system to

throw off the conditions through the circulation, or by absorption.

6. As we find, then - the general osteopathic manipulations should be given once each

week, but these given at home and NOT attempted to be done by the body moving about

too much, see? Such stimulations would be gently, very gently given; especially

stimulating the centers in the upper dorsal and through the cervical areas, and stimulating

gently at times the LUMBAR centers; that there may be the better activity along the

nerve impulse from the low electrical vibratory forces which we will indicate to be also

given the body.

7. Also we would use each day, for twenty to twenty-five minutes, the low electrical

vibrations of the Wet Cell Appliance, - plain, not using solution here, you see; and the

attachments would not be made direct to the body as ordinarily suggested for such, you

see, but more in the manner of the Radio-Active Appliance, - that is, the attachments

would be made to the extremities of the body, to assist the circulatory forces in their

activity through the extremities, and thus changing the vibratory forces. These electrical

vibrations are static in their nature, you see. The attachments would be made the same as

with the Radio-Active Appliance, except that the changes would be only from the right

and left ankle, right and left wrist, see? instead of circulating the attachments.

8. These should supply - not with the solution, but plain - sufficient change in vibratory

forces, with the stimulating of drainages through the osteopathic manipulations, as to aid



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in bringing better conditions for ALL of the organs of the sensory force, AND allow

greater ability for resuscitation through sleep and rest.

9. These we would do.


11. (Q) What may be done to relieve Shingles, from which I have suffered for 8 years?

(A) The low electrical force from the Wet Cell Appliance, as we find, will materially

aid this condition. When this is attached, put the feet in a little water, body-temperature,

but only in a glass pan or container, you see; and put the hands in a very WEAK solution

of the combination as used in the creating of the Wet Cell Appliance, - that is, the Copper

Sulphate; the proportions being one dram to a pint of water, - this well dissolved, though.

This solution may be used for at least three to four days, if it is kept out of the air. This

should also be in a glass container when used.

This will rid the body - it should within ten days - of the disturbance through the

superficial circulation!

12. (Q) What may be done to correct cataracts of eyes?

(A) The applications as we have indicated are the best, - the osteopathic

manipulations and the vibratory forces; NOT applications directly to eyes.

13. (Q) What should be done to relieve pain and irritation in eyes from light?

(A) Only those things as indicated. All of these conditions are taken into

consideration in that given.

14. (Q) Anything for general vitality?

(A) All of these are taken into consideration.


(See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for Osteopath, to be left with him

after he goes over entire Reading with you. We would suggest: Dr. J. C. Champion, 175

Main St., Suite 509, White Plains, N.Y.

Dr. Champion has followed the Reading suggestions for another patient in that vicinity,

and has also had experience with using the Wet Cell Appliance; in fact, he may be able to

use the same Appliance - or get the same Appliance for your use that he has been using

on another patient.)

REPORTS OF READING 1944-1 F 83 None.



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Appliances: Radio-Active: Circulation: Poor Par. 11, 13, 15-A

ASSIMILATIONS: POOR

CIRCULATION: POOR

DEBILITATION: GENERAL

Diet: Assimilations: Poor Par. 8

ELIMINATIONS: POOR

Forces: Creative Par. 13

HERPES ZOSTER

IONIZATION IMBALANCE

Meditation: Appliances Par. 13

NEURALGIA: FACIAL: POSTHERPETIC

Physiotherapy: Massage: Oils,Olive:

Circulation: Poor Par. 10, 15-A

: Peanut Oil: Par. 10, 15-A

Prescriptions: Alcaroid: Digestion Par. 9

Psychosomatics: Healing Par. 13



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BACKGROUND OF READING 2088-1 F 72 B1. 1/27/40 Letter from [2088]: “...I am 72 years old, have always had perfect health.

But 6 months ago had herpes in left side of my face and I still have the pain. I suffered

intensely the first three months. The pain is less now but almost constant and my

strength comes back very slowly. Have had four doctors - all consider my case

„interesting‟ but no one seems to be able to give a name to the trouble - say „facial

neuralgia‟ is the nearest thing but different from any they have seen, etc.

“I come to you with entire belief that I shall be helped...”

TEXT OF READING 2088-1 F 72 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia

Beach, Va., this 7th day of February, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self -

Miss [2088], new Associate Member of the Ass‟n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.,

recommended by Miss [1779].

P R E S E N T

Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

R E A D I N G

Time of Reading 10: 45 to 10: 55 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Conn.

1. HLC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the


suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions, as I ask

them:

2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2088].

3. As we find, the general weaknesses - and the more specific disturbances which affect

the circulatory forces - are the lack of ionization, and hindered eliminations; owing to the

slowing of the circulation and to general conditions in the body.

4. These then, as we find, are the conditions with this body, [2088]:

5. The circulatory forces indicate hindrances in eliminations, - as the lack of the carrying

off of conditions which arise from energies, as well as the lack of the sufficient elasticity

in the muscular forces to function normal.

6. These are indicated in the conditions which exist in the circulatory forces in the

vegetative nerve system especially, - and thus the conditions in the face, the neck, the

arms, the general twitching, as well as the conditions in the circulation in the neck and

head, face, from this connective force of these disturbances in the upper cervical and

dorsal areas.

7. As we find, then, - aids to these will be those things which will produce the better

assimilation of that taken as food values.

8. And in the foods let there be taken more of the raw vegetables. Not that these are to be

the whole diet, but at least once each day the principal portion of the meal should be of

such as lettuce, celery, carrots, spinach and the like, - these prepared either with the oil or

salad dressing. Then have the rest of the diet consist of the easily assimilated foods;

cereals, fruit juices and the like. The raw vegetables may be either grated or ground,

whichever is the preferable manner of preparation.

9. At least once each day take the ALCAROID as an aid in digestion and elimination.

10. Also each day we should have a gentle massage, especially through the areas between

the shoulders - from the waist to the base of the brain, but particularly between the



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shoulders - with an equal combination of Peanut Oil and Olive Oil. This as we find will

make for a better stimulation.

11. Use also the Radio-Active Appliance as an equalizer and as an aid to re-ionization of

the circulation, and as an aid to rest and quiet. Take this at least twenty minutes each

time, or thirty minutes each day, and it may be taken twice a day; or it may be taken in

the evening for an hour.

12. Do these, and as we find we will bring better conditions, better influences and forces

about this body, [2088].

13. And let the mental attitudes be kept in a constructive manner. Well that the periods

of using the Radio-Active Appliance be kept as the periods to meditate upon the promises

of Creative Forces as related to the activities of the body in its associations with others.


15. (Q) What causes the herpes in left side of face?

(A) As just indicated, this is from the disturbed circulation and lack of proper

eliminations. The use of those properties indicated, with the massages and the Radio-

Active Appliance, should eliminate these from the system.


(2/7/40 GD‟s note to [2088]: See folder [which was enclosed] regarding Radio-Active

Appliance. See 1800-24 Reports explaining theory of the Radio-Active Appliance.)

REPORTS OF READING 2088-1 F 72 None.



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Diet: Shingles Par. 10-A

Digestion: Indigestion: Lesions Par. 3

Environment: Climate: Shingles Par. 9-A

Exercise: Walking: Shingles Par. 11-A

Healing: Consistency & Persistency Par. 11-A

Heart: Thrombosis: After Effects Par. 4, R2

Injuries: Fractures: Spine Par. 4, B3

Lesions: Spine Par. 4

Locomotion: Impaired: Lesions Par. 4

Physiotherapy: Massage: Peanut Oil: Shingles Par. 5

: Swedish: Par. 5

: Witchhazel: Par. 5

SHINGLES: INJURIES: FRACTURES: SPINE



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BACKGROUND OF READING 3139-1 M 79 B1. Note: Mr. [3139] was a teacher at a Virginia university for 28 years, but was retired

at the time of the reading.

B2. 4/20/43 Letter from [3139] to EC: “I am suffering from an attack of shingle which

began more than a year ago. I have employed a competent physician but he has not

remedy to suggest except to wait for warm, dry weather...”

B3. 7/5/43 Questions submitted: “...Would it benefit me physically: - 1. to avoid foggy or

humid climate? 2. to avoid eating meat, fish, eggs, and condiments? 3. to walk at least a

mile a day? 4. to deny myself all sexual intercourse with my wife? 5. am I still feeling

the effects of an injury to my back received over sixty years ago?...”

TEXT OF READING 3139-1 M 79 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic

Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of July, 1943, in accordance with request

made by the self - Mr. [3139], new Associate Member of the Ass‟n for Research and

Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, There Is A River.

P R E S E N T

Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and

transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.)

R E A D I N G

Time of Reading 3: 45 to 3: 55 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., N.H.



suggestions for help and relief of this body; answering the questions.


3. As we find, considering the stresses under which this body has manifested for some

time, it is in exceptionally very good reactions. True, there are upsets as to the digestive

system at times, and the eliminations at times. The sensory organs show the result of

their use or activity through the period of years, and the experiences which have been

impressed upon the consciousness of the unconscious.

4. These as we find, in the main, in their weakness in the present arise from distresses or

fractures and lesions that were formed along the cerebrospinal system many moons ago.

The effect of these is indicated in the halting step at times, the quickening in the

pulsation, also the upsetting as to regeneration forces within the body itself.

5. These as we find may be materially aided with the use of the simple hydrotherapy

treatments or the Swedish massage; though we would use the very definite solutions in

the massages for this body. For there are reasons why the body responds to the

combination we will indicate. Use then, an equal combination of Peanut Oil and

Witchhazel. These do not mix, so shake well together, then massage into the body along

the spine and especially the lower extremities. These will make for better conditions of

the body.

6. With the better activity then of the physical forces as related to the distribution of that

assimilated will aid in the rest of the body, and the body may yet carry on with many

years of useful activity - if such activity is directed to the more creative influences that

are in the lives of those about the entity or of its own household.



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7. These, of course, imply their activity and if those associations are sustained in the

active forces of mind and body, with the rubs, we will find much better conditions of the

body.


9. (Q) Would it benefit me physically to avoid foggy or humid climate?

(A) It would benefit considerably if it were the more uniform climate with somewhat

more rarified air than oppressive - or not that of heat.

10. (Q) To avoid eating meat, fish, eggs and condiments?

(A) No. Add these in the proper relation one to the other in the diet. When fish is

taken let it be seafoods for the body. Fowl and lamb may be taken. Other meats should

be taboo.

11. (Q) To walk at least a mile a day?

(A) As we find, this will be over strenuous for the body in the beginning. It may be

extended. Walking is the better exercise for the body.

Do those things indicated; then be sensible, be consistent and be persistent; and we will

find better conditions for this body.


REPORTS OF READING 3139-1 M 79 R1. 9/26/43 Letter from [3139]‟s wife: “...My husband, [3139], is carrying out the

treatment suggested in your reading of July 29, and hoping for greater improvement than

is apparent yet. He has faith in your diagnosis...”

R2. 3/12/44 Letter from [3139]: “...In response to the suggestion in the February Bulletin,

I am glad to report on the results of the physical reading of July 29, 1943, for me.

“I was able to find locally an excellent masseuse and a supply of peanut oil. For six

weeks I took two treatments each week, and gradually found that the soreness of my left

side caused by an attack of the shingles, two years earlier, was decreasing a little.

“My home overlooks a river where morning fogs come with fall temperatures. My

soreness soon got much worse and when my ankles became very lame I consulted the

physician who attended me during my months in bed with the shingles. He thought the

fog was the cause of the increase in soreness. I did not tell him of my treatments for I

was sure he would not be in sympathy with Mr. Cayce‟s methods.

“As I seemed to be in for a slow recovery, I cut, for financial reasons, my treatments to

one a week, but remained as before alternately better and worse.

“When I had taken massage for six months my supply of peanut oil gave out. No more

could be found in this city nor in Boston where a friend made inquiry at a large store: so I

substituted soy bean oil. The results have apparently been the same.

“When I am standing or walking, I have pain, varying in severity, in the area originally

inflamed by the shingles, but when I am not standing or walking, the pain generally

subsides.

“My height at eighty years of age is five feet. This is four and a half inches less than at

fifty years, but my weight is twelve pounds more than it was ten years ago. Since the

attack of the shingles, I have had to lead a sedentary life, occupying most of my daylight

hours in reading. However, each day I walk, rather painfully a mile in four different

divisions. My increasing weight is unfortunate, for it prevents my wearing a truss to



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support a hernia that allows a loop of the bowel to drop into the scrotum. This weakness

tends to cause constipation which part of the time necessitates a daily enema.

“For sixty years I have been interested in mental pathology and have been a student of

philosophy and religion; so I was ready to accept without qualification the principles set

forth in the last chapter of „There Is A River‟.

“Although I may be suffering through karma, I am not convinced that the resources of

material medicine have been exhausted in my case. In the February 1944 number of

Good Housekeeping Magazine appeared an authoritative article on shingles. One of the

remedies advocated was X-Ray. This my physician, while I was in bed, did not advise

me to try, because he had seen it so many times utterly fail. He also disapproved of a

drug suggested by a physician related to my wife because in 1935 I had a slight attack of

thrombosis.

“Let me add that I am following all dietary advice given in my reading and that I am

continuing with the massage treatment although with little or no improvement...”

R3. 9/27/44 Letter from [3139]‟s wife: “...Mr. [3139] died September 26. He was much

interested in your work and I am sure his interest continues...”



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Asthenia: Tendencies Par. 15, 18-A

CIRCULATION: LYMPH

Diet: Citrus & Cereal Par. 14

: Eliminations: Incoordination Par. 13--15

: Vitamins: One-A-Day: Asthenia Par. 15, 18-A

EARS: DEAFNESS: EUSTACHIAN TUBE: PROLAPSUS

ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION

Exercise: Head & Neck: Eyes Par. 19-A

Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 6

Osteopathy: Finger Surgery: Ears: Deafness Par. 8, 10, 11

Physiotherapy: Applications: Powder,Balsam &

Zinc: Shingles Par. 12

Prescriptions: Rochelle Salts: Eliminations Par. 9, 10

: Soda, Bicarbonate: Par. 9, 10

: Sulphur: Par. 9, 10

SHINGLES

SPINE: SUBLUXATIONS



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BACKGROUND OF READING 3185-1 F 73 B1. 8/25/43 Daughter [2946]‟s letter: “Monday morning, August 30 comes my mother. I

wish my mother knew you - and you knew her. She is one of the most energetic women I

ever met. Seventy-three years old and she covers more ground than I do. But for a year

and a half she has had shingles. Came on her suddenly in January „42 and she was taken

to the hospital with the worst case they‟d ever had. I came from ... to be with her for a

month. The thing has never let up although she does her own work now, and plenty of it,

and much of the church work. She does much - much too-much. No one else will take

the superintendency of the Sunday School so she does that also. Even I, without going

into a trance, know that she needs more rest. But maybe she can get more if the

Information dishes it out. And maybe there is something she can take which will help the

thing. Her other difficulty is hearing. She always had such acute hearing that it seems

doubly sad now to have her so very deaf. I can‟t help believing there is help for that also.

I have indicated the questions which might be helpful but I wonder if Mrs. Cayce would

bear in mind, in asking them, that the nearest doctor is forty miles away and that

treatment which can be administered at home - if it is a daily matter - has the best chance.

There is a retired doctor near here, who does not want to practice, but who could give

shots if those were indicated - I think it would do Mother good to get away from here for

a while. She hasn‟t taken a trip for two years. But far be it from me to tell the

Information what to say!!”

TEXT OF READING 3185-1 F 73 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic

Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 30th day of August, 1943, in accordance with request

made by the self - [3185], new Associate Member of the Ass‟n for Research and

Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the daughter, Mrs. [2946].

P R E S E N T

Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and

transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.)

R E A D I N G

Time of Reading 10: 45 to 11: 00 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Wisconsin.



suggestions for help and relief of this body; answering the questions, as I ask them:


3. As we find, there are disturbing conditions preventing the better physical functioning

of the body. These have to do primarily with the eliminations of the body. While there

are nominally fair eliminations, for some time back there has been a condition that has

caused the creation of an excess of disturbances affecting varied organs, and now

affecting the superficial circulation - or that through the lymph and emunctories.

4. Hence this disturbance in the impulses from various centers is causing a rash.

5. The cause of these occurred some time back, and still there are some disturbances as

the effects of same. A catarrhal condition exists through the soft tissue of the antrum,

face, throat and head. We find that this, having attacked the lachrymal ducts, causes a

prolapsus. While this condition has been coming on gradually, it has upset the hearing.



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The correcting of the causes will materially aid the hearing, though will not entirely

correct it.

6. With the corrections being made for the hearing, also correct lesions and subluxations

that have been produced along various centers in the cerebrospinal system, where there is

not the coordination that should be between sympathetic and cerebrospinal nervous

systems - owing to lesions there.

7. These we find particularly in those areas from the 6th dorsal to the upper cervicals.

More principally in the 3rd cervical and 1st, 2nd and 3rd dorsal.

8. These should be corrected osteopathically, also there should be the preparations for the

osteopathic finger surgery, requiring at least six to ten treatments in preparation and

would materially aid general eliminations, provided there will be taken a compound

which we will indicate through these periods.

9. Add these ingredients in the order named:

Sulphur.................1 level tablespoonful, Rochelle Salts..........1 level tablespoonful,

Bicarbonate of Soda.....1 level tablespoonful.

Mix these thoroughly together, and take regularly for certain periods as will be indicated,

as follows: Each morning for five days take a level teaspoonful of this mixture stirred in a

half of a glass of water, then fill the glass, and take this before the morning meal. Do this

five days in succession, then leave off for three days, then take again for five days more

and so on - until the whole quantity is taken.

10. These combined with the osteopathic corrections, as we find, will be most helpful to

the body.

11. In the corrections that are made, coordinate the lumbar areas with those corrections

made in the upper dorsal and throughout the cervical. Also correct those conditions in

the feet, the bursa especially in the heel and the toe.

12. Over those areas where the rash occurs in the present, especially around the torso,

dust with stearate of zinc powder with balsam in same.

13. In the matter of diet through these periods, - have those foods that are easily

assimilated; not too much of any fats, but, of course, fish and fowl should be included in

the diet. Not too much of starches or of white breads, but all reinforced breads. Let the

vitamins be more in the reinforced foods than in vitamins themselves; such as in the

cereals, the breads and the character of vegetables. Include beets often in the diet, but do

not have these - nor any of the salad dressings where too much vinegar or acid is used in

same.

14. Do not eat cereals at the same meal when citrus fruits are taken, but alternate these,

taking cereals one morning and citrus fruit the next; such as oranges, grapefruit,

pineapple, lemon; but do not eat the cereals when citrus fruits of any kind are taken.

15. The only vitamins we would take would be the B-1 complex; the One-a-Day brand

would be preferable. The rest of the vitamins may be added in the diets, if those

indicated are followed.

16. These, as we find should bring much better conditions for the body.


18. (Q) What suggestions can you make for overcoming the great weariness under which

I work so much of the time?



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(A) This comes from the lack of vitamin B-1, which we have suggested to be taken,

which is the only one other than contained in the normal foods. Of course, B-1 is in

many of the foods suggested but supplement with a vitamin B-1 complex.

19. (Q) How may I improve my eyesight without resorting to glasses?

(A) The head and neck exercise, as well as the regular treatments indicated through

the upper dorsal and through the cervicals will be a material aid. But having a certain rest

period, and taking the time, morning and evening to do the head and neck exercise would

be beneficial.

But we would use glasses when reading or writing.


(8/30/43 GD‟s notes at time of reading: Directions for head and neck exercise: Standing

or sitting erect, bend head forward three times, backward three times, to the right side

three times, to the left side three times, circle to the right three times, circle to the left

three times. Do this regularly night and morning. During the periods that the Sulphur is

being taken, it is important that you do not get the feet damp or get caught in the rain so

as to become damp. Of course, this does not mean you shouldn‟t bathe, but do not get

the feet or clothing damp, or the head wet, or go bathing or the like - for this is dangerous

while the Sulphur is active in the body.)

REPORTS OF READING 3185-1 F 73 R1. 9/6/43 Daughter [2946]‟s letter: “...My mother is so grateful she has no words for it.

She is starting right after the treatment and trying to find an osteopath who will

cooperate. If she can‟t do it up there, she will get down here for a spell. My osteopath in

the neighboring town of Freeport will cooperate. I am so happy about it that I feel

speechless.”

R2. 8/22/44 Daughter‟s letter: “...My mother has had lumbago the last few days so I‟ve

had a double set of housework...”

R3. 4/5/48 Daughter‟s letter: “...I wonder if it would be possible for me to get a copy of

my mother‟s reading?...”



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THE A.R.E. JOURNAL

May 1984, Vol. XIX, No. 3


A Case Study by John O.A. Pagano, D.C.

*

“In September of 1983 I was stricken with a condition known as herpes zoster

(shingles). It was considered to be severe and dangerous, in that the virus involved

affected the 5th cranial nerve, which is distributed across the face, ear and orbit of the

eye. In addition to seeking medical help, 1 sent for the Edgar Cayce (Circulating) Files

on shingles and followed the readings as closely as possible...

“Since this is not an uncommon condition, I decided to document the entire

procedure I followed. . .”

(From a letter written by Dr. Pagano, January 10, 1984)

As I lie here in my bed, two weeks after the first streaks of pain ran across the

left side of my face and head, I reflect on the poignant words of Benjamin Franklin:

“Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other.” How often I had

advised my patients to take heed of nature‟s warnings of fatigue and overwork, saying “If

you don‟t rest, nature will put you to rest!” Perhaps there is a great deal of knowledge

gained by experience, but this is one experience I could very well have lived without!

The warnings were all there-for months, not just a few days. They were not to

be ignored, but ignore them I did. Why? Well, because I can’t get sick! I am a physician

doing the Lord‟s work; I will always be protected because of this worthy endeavor-or so I

thought!

On Tuesday, September 27, 1983, there was a definite, abnormal sting of pain

across the left side of my face. It was extremely sensitive to the touch, but no external

manifestations were observed. The next day, the tenderness increased to the point of

being intense, but no external signs as yet. From my experience in practice I initially

diagnosed the condition as a mild case of tic douloureux, an inflammatory nerve

condition affecting the 7th, facial, cranial nerve.

On the third day, however, the scene radically changed. Small little “bumps”

began to form across the left side of my forehead, orbit of the eye, cheekbone, around and

back of the ear, and into the neck. The pain was like the placing of a red-hot branding

iron across the face. At this point, I knew what it was, but still couldn‟t believe it was

happening to me without “warning.” With tic douloureux, there is intense pain from the

7th cranial nerve, but no blistering or redness or even swelling. The lymph glands are

usually normal and no fever is involved. With me, the picture was laid out!

* Dr. John O. A. Pagano is a chiropractic physician. His noteworthy work with psoriasis has been

documented and filmed and is the subject of a display in the A.R.E. Library. A member of the A.R.E. for

over 20 years, he has given many lectures on Edgar Cayce and has appeared on radio and television

programs. He resides in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., and is an A.R.E. Cooperating Doctor.



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Intense burning pain, swollen lymph glands, fiery red blisters, eye irritation,

fever, extreme weakness, and neck stiffness-diagnosis: herpes zoster (shingles), a viral

(chicken pox) infection of the 5th (trigeminal) cranial nerve. I braced myself for what

was to come.

At this point, I could only work toward and pray for a successful outcome.

Scarring of the face, eight problems or auditory complications are not unusual when the

disease strikes in this most dangerous area. Having a close friendship with a fine

physician, Arthur Faust, M.D., I immediately sought his advice on the problem. He

confirmed the diagnosis of shingles, and I was injected for five days once a day,

intramuscularly, with 1 ½ cc.‟s of ACTH (adrenocorticotrophic hormone). In a number of

cases ACTH has acted favorably by stimulating the body to produce its own cortisone,

but there were differences of opinion among the medical experts. Personally, I feel it did

help. Cortisone, though discussed, was ruled out by physicians I consulted because of the

possible dangerous effects it may produce.

Complete bed rest, analgesic pills, and cold towels on the face to relieve the

excruciating facial pain were also required. It was made clear to me, not only by my

medical internist but also later by a leading ophthalmologist that the cause of herpes

zoster is unknown-and there is no cure. The cure could take anywhere from two weeks to

several months, even years! This I would not accept. I intended to use every possible

physical measure along with spiritual affirmations of total and complete healing.

The A.R.E. Circulating Files Index list a file on “Herpes Zoster (Shingles),”

which also contains a commentary by Hezekiah Chinwah, M.D. Since the pain was so

severe, I called my good friend Robert Clapp at A.R.E. Headquarters and asked if he

would send me the file posthaste so that I could examine the readings and apply the

suggestions. The file arrived in 48 hours! Among the hundreds of files I have ever

studied, this was one of the clearest, most understandable and concise.

From Dr. Chinwah‟s excellent breakdown of reading 322-4, we discover that

poor eliminations are invariably at the root of the problem, this being initiated by a

variety of mechanisms. In reading 106-4 we learn that hyperacidity “is produced by the

overtaxation of the body with those properties that create an unbalance [imbalance] in the

hydrochloric portion of the system. . .” which in turn affects the circulation (capillaries,

emunctories or lymphatics), the gastrointestinal tract, the kidneys, liver, etc., resulting in

poor eliminations. Then, irritation is set up in the skin, leading to the rash (the virus

presumably is able to set in and cause problems under these conditions). Other causes of

poor eliminations cited in these readings were: poor diet (527-3); respiratory flu causing

congestion in the colon (338-9); general debilitation (1944-1); spinal lesions (3139-1);

and malfunction in the hepatic circulation (322-4).

Of the above possible causes, I immediately related to three of them as

playing a major role in my being stricken with this disease:

1. Poor diet. For several months I had not been eating enough alkaline-

producing foods, and regular meals were rare. This produced an overall acid condition in

which bacteria and viruses thrive.

2. General debility. In 1983 it seemed that my work load had intensified to the

point that I was refusing new patients except in emergency situations. This brought me to

the edge of exhaustion.



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3. Spinal lesions. In my particular case, I feel this was the primary cause. Not

for months but for years, the demands of my work, especially administering certain very

strenuous adjustments, have caused a spraining of my upper cervical spine, producing a

migraine-type headache that only bed rest for a day or so would relieve. The area

involved is the same area where the 5th cranial nerve emanates from the foramen

magnum at the base of the skull. It is my contention that I sprained it so often that it

became my “Achilles‟ heel.” With an unbalanced diet, heavy work demands and other

stressful situations, I had little time to “play,” and I became the perfect host for the virus.

It settled in the weakened area, the upper cervical spine.

Having pinpointed the cause of my situation, I immediately set out to follow,

to the best of my ability, the suggestions clearly outlined in the Circulating File. They

included:

1. Hot castor oil packs placed directly on the swollen lymph glands behind the

ear and upper cervical spine, the area of the root of the particular nerve involved.

2. Highly alkaline diet, along with the taking of a few drops of Glyco-

Thymoline in warm water each day to further alkalize the system.

3. Taking the tri-salts – sulphur, cream of tartar and Rochelle salts-for internal

cleansing each day. (Anything I could use to enhance better eliminations was stressed.)

4. Spinal adjustments by my chiropractic colleague, Dr. John Cece. (This

measure did much to relieve cervical congestion.)

5. Massages of the neck and upper dorsals with an equal mixture of peanut oil

and witch hazel. (This was accomplished by my dear friend, Ingrid Werner, who

projected positive, healing thought patterns while the neck massages were applied.)

In addition to these therapies, I used electrotherapy (medcolator) pads at the

base of the brain and upper cervical spine. This treatment relieved pressure built up in

this area.

Cold or hot applications, depending on the reaction of each, were to be used to

relieve the stinging pain. I found that, during the peak of the attack, applications of cold

towel compresses worked best and were most soothing.

Besides a highly alkaline diet, I took additional vitamins. One reading was

clear on this: The only vitamins we would take would be the B-1 complex; the One-a-Day

brand would be preferable. The rest of the vitamins may be added in the diets, if those

indicated are followed. 3185-1 1

The readings also called for the use of a mixture of balsam of Peru, stearate of

zinc and chalk (Johnson & Johnson Dusting Powder), and the use of the Wet Cell

Appliance, but neither of these measures was available to me.

The irritation within the eye was of highest concern. If the virus invaded the

ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve, the complications would be disastrous.

Hospitalization would be necessary in an attempt to prevent lesions from forming on the

cornea. I placed a drop of castor oil directly into the eyeball several times a day. It was

most soothing, to say the least, and perhaps far more productive in the healing process.

Careful examination by my ophthalmologist revealed no infiltration into the eye, even

though pain was severe through the orbit of the eye and through all surrounding

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Along with the physical therapies, the readings gave me some positive

affirmations: Much has been given this body as respecting the mental and spiritual attitude,

and that the attitude is reflected more in that in which the individual entity meets its

problems with itself as well as with others. If there are the worries and aggravations, these

worries and aggravations will reflect in the functioning of the organs of the central nerve

and blood supply as well as in the sympathetic. Then know in whom ye believe and know He

is able to keep that ye may commit unto Him against any experience.

338-9

The fever broke on the third day following the appearance of lesions on the

forehead and now. The burning sensation began to subside, and gradually I felt strength

coming back into my arms and body. Bed rest was still the order of the day, however,

especially since a migraine now raised its ugly head. A pounding pain at the base of the

skull and on into the eye made it impossible to sleep well. Analgesic capsules, castor oil

packs and spinal manipulations offered the only relief. Cold applications at the base of

the brain brought relief at times by obviously helping to reduce the internal swelling in

the area of the brain stem. Until this swelling could be completely reduced, I felt the

headaches would persist. Slowly, as the infection was washed out of my body, the

swelling reduced and the pressure was at least bearable. After 10 days, the worst was

over, and the gradual process of rebuilding began.

As the last vestige of pain leaves my head and neck, I feel a sense of gratitude.

I healed in the minimum amount of time possible. Any scarring involved seems also

minimal, and with time and use of the scar massage formula, I hope that this, too, will

disappear. The eye and vision are unaffected. There are no hearing problems. The

headaches are gone, and the flashes of pain through the face have virtually subsided. In

general, I am as good as new. I attribute this unquestionably fast result to the quick action

of my medical and chiropractic physicians, the home care by my devoted family and dear

friends, and the application-as much as possible-of suggestions from the Cayce readings.

It may never be known which treatment played the most important role in ridding my

body of this painful affliction. Perhaps it was one or several or a combination of all of

them.

I do not believe it necessary or advisable to bring health to others by losing

your own. When Edgar Cayce was working himself to a frazzle, he was advised quite

often to stop and regenerate himself. When he asked for how long, the answer came with

unmitigated certainty: as long as it takes. Did the unseen force of universal mind abandon

me and cause me to become ill - me, a physician dedicated to helping humanity? No! Not

by any stretch of the imagination. It was I who abandoned the voice within by ignoring

constant warnings to balance my life. In the only way possible, I was put to rest for a

while to take stock of who I am, where I am, and where I am going.



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IV Vitamin C for Shingles Dr. Julian Whitaker's Health & Healing, May 2006, Vol. 16, No. 5

One in 10 Americans will endure the pain of shingles at one time or another.

Caused by the same virus as chicken pox (Herpes zoster), shingles is characterized as a

burning, tingling pain or numbness in the skin, followed by a rash with fluid-filled

blisters. It can cause unrelenting pain that, in some cases, turns into a chronic condition

called post-herpetic neuralgia.

Unfortunately, conventional doctors overlook a safe, simple, and highly effective

therapy for shingles: intravenous vitamin C. Jane Orient, MD, an internist in Tucson, AZ,

reported on two cases of successful treatment of shingles with vitamin C in the Spring

2006 issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons. One was a 40-year-old

woman with a week-long history of severe pain on the right side of her chest. After

receiving four IVs of 3 g of vitamin C every 12 hours and taking 1 g orally every two

hours, her pain and rash completely resolved. The other patient also had an excellent

outcome.

We use IV vitamin C at the clinic to treat a number of infectious diseases, and it is

extremely effective. To schedule an appointment at the Whitaker Wellness Institute, visit

whitakerwellness.com or call (800) 488-1500.

Dr. Julian Whitaker's Health & Healing

October 2007, Vol. 17, No. 10

Works for me...

In the June issue, you did a feature on Armour Thyroid. I just wanted to tell you

and your readers that you speak the truth and I am proof. For years and years, I was fat,

depressed, had no energy, dry skin and hair, and so on. After several years on Synthroid,

my endocrinologist started me on Armour Thyroid, and I have been healthy and normal

ever since.

I also wanted to tell you about my experience with shingles. After several months

of medications from my regular doc, I ran into a holistic allergist who insisted I try shots

of 1 cc of vitamin B12 three times a week, tapering down to twice weekly, then once a

week, then monthly. That was over 20 years ago, and I haven't had a recurrence. I still get

my monthly B12 shot and think it is just amazing that this therapy has worked so well for

me. I hope this suggestion can help others as well.

In closing, keep up the awesome work! I truly enjoyed my two-day “tune-up”

several months ago at your clinic. - Anne Adair, Merritt Island, FL

Thanks to Anne, a 62-year-old windsurfing instructor, for these excellent

suggestions. I've seen similar results time and again when patients switch from Synthroid

to Armour Thyroid. I start my patients with symptoms similar to Anne's on a trial of

Armour Thyroid even if their TSH and other thyroid tests are within the normal range,

often with astounding results. Be forewarned that physicians are often resistant to these

therapies, both of which require prescriptions. To learn more about Armour Thyroid,

refer to the June 2007 issue. To locate a more open-minded doctor, visit acam.org or call

(888) 439-6891. – JW drwhitakerquestions@drwhitakercom.

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