DIET: NIGHTSHADE FAMILY [Potatoes, Tomatoes, Peppers ... · F. Personal Testimonial: Healing Eczema 38 G. Articles: 1. “Fibromyalgia and Nightshade Foods” 39 2. “Nightshade

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DIET: NIGHTSHADE FAMILY [Potatoes, Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant and Tobacco]

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There are in truth no incurable conditions…. 3744-2

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Diet: Nightshade Family

Contents Pages

A. Introduction to the Edgar Cayce Readings on Health and Healing 4

B. Intro: Nightshade family of fruits and vegetables 8

C. Selection of Cayce’s Quotes on the Nightshade Family 10

D. Potato Poultices 14

E. Case Studies from the Readings:

1. Reading # 28-1, 56-yr-old man [avoid while on remedies] 15

2. Reading # 228-1, 35-yr-old man [avoid, except some tomatoes] 20

3. Reading # 274-10, 37-yr-old man [effects of odors, peppers] 22

4. Reading # 2888-1, 24-yr-old man [“not too much”, no potatoes] 26

5. Reading # 3847-1, adult man [avoid all nightshades] 29

6. Reading # 5521-1, 2, adult man [mercury & nightshade=poison] 32

7. Reading # 4351-1, adult woman [remedy: asthma: Jimson weed] 35

F. Personal Testimonial: Healing Eczema 38

G. Articles: 1. “Fibromyalgia and Nightshade Foods” 39 2. “Nightshade Vegetables and Arthritis Pain” 42 3. “Degenerative Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)” 44

H. Related Circulating Files and Research Bulletins*:

1. Arthritis (Osteoarthritis), Vol. 1→4, and Research Bulletin 2. Eczema 3. Packs, Stupes and Poultices 4. Psoriasis, Vol. 1 & 2, and Research Bulletin 5. Smoking

I. Related Books: 1. Nightshade Free Pain Free 45 2. Caroline’s No Nightshade Kitchen: Arthritis Diet…. 45

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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 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. Often, if we 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. Cayce stresses the healing ability of the body:

Remember, the body does gradually renew itself constantly. Do not look upon the conditions which have existed as not being able to be eradicated from the system. . . Hold to that KNOWLEDGE - and don't think of it as just theory - that the body CAN, the body DOES renew itself! 1548-3

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 bringing the vibrations into harmony 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.



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What's more, Cayce affirms that the human body will naturally stay healthy - and even rejuvenate itself - if a kind of internal balance can be maintained. “Dis-ease” starts when one part of the body draws energy from another part. One portion of an organism may become overcharged with the creative life force, while another portion becomes undernourished. The result is a gradual disintegration of the body and the onset of illness.

The opposite of this sort of disintegration is rejuvenation. The readings assert that we are continuously rebuilding our bodies. Within any seven-year period, each cell is replaced. If we'll allow it, our bodies will transform any problem and resuscitate any condition. But our ingrained habits usually block this healing potential - the habits of action and, even more potent, the habits of mind.

What role do drugs and medicine play in the healing process? Cayce's philosophy clearly sees a place for them, but warns of misunderstanding how they work and of expecting more of them than is possible. Any healing method attempts to create an experience of oneness, in hopes of then stimulating a similar response in the body. For some people in some situations, a drug may be the best way to accomplish this - just as in other cases surgery may be the best way to stimulate healing. Medicines can be a practical application of the one life force. Occasionally they must be very potent in their reactions in order to get the patient through an acute illness. But Cayce from time to time encouraged people to consider the herbal formulas he recommended to be tonics and stimulants, rather than medicines.

The dangerous side of medicines is their potential to diminish the body's own healing work. This is what Cayce alluded to when he warned about “palliatives” that deceive the soul with half-truths and temporary relief. It's also what he meant when he warned that we shouldn't come to rely on any condition outside of ourselves that could be assimilated by the body inwardly. All of this is to say, take the medications prescribed by the physician you trust. 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 (that is, engaging one's desires, purposes, and will) - something that pills all too easily allow us to skip.

These have been long-standing. Do not take the treatments just a few days, or even a few weeks, and expect to be well - and then revert to old conditions. But be consistent and persistent! Have periods when these will be taken (that is, ALL of those things indicated) for two, three to four weeks. Then rest by leaving them off a week. And then be just as patient and just as persistent as though you were beginning all over again. 976-1

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.



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The mind is a focus of other healing principles. The unconscious mind plays a role in many illnesses and diseases. One example of this is the karmic factor in health problems. Memories from previous incarnations, stored in the soul mind, can trigger problems in the body. Of course, we shouldn't go so far as to suppose that every health challenge has past-life roots; nevertheless, the perspective of reincarnation can help us understand what we could possibly be dealing with as we seek healing.

The familiar Cayce axiom, “Mind is the builder,” leads us to wonder exactly which attitudes and emotions best foster healing. The readings emphasize several:

Self-acceptance. As we rid ourselves of self-condemnation, we make room for healing forces to enter.

Optimism and hope. We're encouraged to expect healing. Patience. It's much easier and quicker to destroy health than it is to rebuild it.

We need to be willing to patiently invest whatever time is required.

Alongside these specific attitudes and emotions, we're invited to use the creative potential of visualization to stimulate our own healing. The mind's image-making capacity can be directed in such a way that we “see” the healing transformation taking place. This is not something that's accomplished in a single visualization session. Like all the Cayce health-promoting approaches, it requires persistence and works best in conjunction with other healing methods.

Perhaps the most important principle of the mind's relationship to healing concerns purposefulness. A person can experience temporarily an outer healing - that is, in the physical body only - yet still be spiritually sick. What cures the soul? A commitment to a purposeful life. Not just any purpose, but instead one that reflects care for other people.

On occasion a reading from Cayce would pose this question to the person who was ill: What would you do with your life if you were healed?

What would the body be healed for? That it might gratify its own physical appetites? That it might add to its own selfishness? Then (if so) it had better remain as it is. . . But first the change of heart, the change of mind, the change of purpose, the change of intent. 3124-2

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



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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.

It is also important to remember that each reading was given for an individual. It must be emphasized that no suggested treatments for any particular ailments should be “lifted” from any individual reading and tried by another individual except under the supervision of and with the cooperation of a physician or licensed health care professional. However, there were many suggestions that were given over and over, and these can be studied to find how they apply to ourselves. These healing principles can be grouped in four categories that referred to as CARE.

Circulation – moving the blood around the body through therapies such as massage or spinal manipulation

Assimilation – encouraging the body to pull the proper nutrients from the food by eating the proper foods and in the proper combinations

Relaxation – taking time to rest and let the body recuperate and counterbalance the daily activities

Elimination – removing the waste products from the body through therapies such as sweats, colonics, and fume baths

For more information about CARE and recommendations on the lifestyle described in the readings, please see Dr. Harold J. Reilly’s Handbook for Health. There are also many verbatim collections of the readings in other Circulating Files, Research Bulletins, and Treatment Plans for individual diseases which may be purchased through Customer Service at 800-333-4499.

The A.R.E. is interested in having all the material in the health readings reviewed by physicians and health care professionals who also provide summaries of their findings in the hope that the information may prove beneficial to others. When time and finances permit it is planned to have all the information in the health readings read by one or more physicians and the subject matter summarized. Please send any feedback to

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We do not advocate a do-it-yourself process. Please seek out the advice of a health professional before implementing any recommendation.

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. “Those that expect little of the Lord receive little; those that expect much receive much - if they live it!” 1424-1

Blessings, A.R.E. Member Services Team



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Intro http://www.ehow.com/info_7841462_list-nightshade-vegetables-fruits.html

Nightshades include fruits and vegetables that contain alkaloids. Individuals, who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease, arthritis, or acne can possibly see improvements in their condition if they eliminate these foods from their diet. Some members of the nightshade family are culinary vegetables, culinary fruit, spices and sauces. A group of tomatillos that contain nightshade.

Culinary Vegetables

A basket of chile peppers. The bell pepper, Italian pepper, chile pepper, eggplant, potato, tomato and tomatillo are culinary vegetables

that fall in the nightshade family. Although, this list appears straightforward and easy to avoid, individuals on a nightshade-free diet, also need to avoid these foods in modified forms. For example, potatoes are present in potato starch, otherwise known as modified food starch, a common ingredient in many processed foods and a common filler in medications and vitamin

supplements. Culinary Fruits

Some culinary fruits that are considered

nightshades include the gooseberry, the goji berry, the pepino and the tamarillo. The gooseberry is a fruit that

can be used for culinary purposes, such as desserts. But, it also has medicinal purposes and features prominently in homeopathic remedies. Goji berries are antioxidant berries that have more recently become used in goji berry juice, a popular

health drink. The pepino is an exotic fruit, often used as a dessert and the tamarillo is a relative of the tomato, usually eaten as fruit. A close up of sliced tamarillo cherries.



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Spices and Sauces A plate of french fries somthered in ketchup. Cayenne, chili powder, curry and paprika are spices that are considered to be a part of the nightshade family. Ketchup and hot sauces should be avoided by individuals on a nightshade free diet. These spices and sauces are commonly found in Mexican cuisine, and are present in many popular soft drinks and snack foods. These spices and sauces can also be found hiding out in breading and seasoning for meat.

Miscellaneous Places to Find Nightshades A woman smokes a cigarette.

Nightshades are also found in other various places. Tobacco is a nightshade. Therefore, cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco could be harmful to individuals on a nightshade-free diet. Several drugs and pesticides also contain nightshades. Some of these are belladonna, atropine, and scopolamine. People who are attempting to avoid the consumption of

nightshades, should tell their pharmacist of their nightshade sensitivity prior to taking prescription medication, over-the- counter drugs, vitamin supplements or mineral supplements.



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Selection of Cayce’s Quotes on the Nightshade Family of Vegetables 4281-3, F 5, 9/27/24 potatoes, pepper (Cayenne)

Baked apples, none raw. Potatoes, Irish potatoes, prepared with the jackets on.

Best that these be boiled and then prepared with as much of the Cayenne pepper (no black pepper) as the body can take, with butter and Cayenne and eaten in that manner. 4536-1, M adult, 6/14/23 peppers (Cayenne, red)

Let the diet be rather of the green vegetable variety than meats; fruits, only those not too acid; stimulation, only those found in the food values and that of very strong pepper, see, not black peppers nor of highly seasoned with salt, see - leave out those properties, only that of Cayenne or red peppers; use very little salt in foods. Do that. 404-6, F 46, 1/15/36 peppers

(Q) What is the food value of raw green peppers? (A) They are better in combinations than by themselves. Their tendency is

for an activity to the pylorus; not the activity in the pylorus itself, but more in the activity from the flow of the pylorus to the churning effect upon the duodenum in its digestion. Hence it is an activity for DIGESTIVE forces.

Peppers, then, taken with green cabbage, lettuce, are very good for this body; taken in moderation.

263-2, F 23, 6/4/34 tomatoes, peppers We would be mindful of the diet. Not too much starches nor sweets, but

rather a balanced diet consisting of those things that are nerve and blood building in the system. At least one meal each day should consist of fresh-green-RAW vegetables; such as carrots, lettuce, celery, tomatoes, peppers, radishes, spinach, mustard, onions, and the like. With such a salad there may be used mayonnaise or oil dressings. 1788-7, M 1, 12/20/39 juices, tomatoes

As we find, the body here is developing near normally. There needs be only those precautions which have been indicated, and the keeping of a well-balanced diet.

We find that, now, the orange juice and grapefruit juice would be more preferable than too much of tomato juice. Or, if it is desired to use tomato juice, it will be found that the juice obtained from regular canned tomatoes is preferable to most of that prepared only as juices, see?



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2225-1, F adult, 2/4/31 tomatoes, eggplant Evenings - not too much, but broths that carry barley, whole wheat, or

those that are nearer akin to nature. A little fish, but not the shell fish, may be taken.

Vegetables would include lentils, beans, spinach (small quantity, not too much), tomatoes, tomato juices, carrots, radishes, and such. These do not always agree with the body, but they may be taken from time to time and TRIED OUT – as it were. Especially those that make for ELIMINATIONS in the system are well, as the oyster plant or eggplant, or those natures that carry the activities for the assimilating system.

257-228, M 47, 1/27/41 potatoes, baldness

(Q) What will water from potato peels do for body? How often should it be taken? [For baldness.]

(A) This carries a combination. It depends, of course upon where the potatoes are grown, how the peelings are prepared and how much is used, and how low they are boiled, how much, etc. But the tendency is to add the elements that produce the right stimulation for the growth of hair. Thus the activity is to the glandular system - a part of the thyroid activity, you see. Now these are tendencies. The peelings of potatoes don't of themselves make hair grow if everything else is done to prevent it! But it tends to stimulate, to keep the activities in such a manner as to be beneficial. For this body, or any other body - if it desires to use it - though it's rather late for this body to undertake to grow back hair, when it might have followed this procedure some twenty years ago and prevented the loss of the hair; but for most bodies, about an ounce of the potato peeling juice taken every few days is beneficial.

It also carries the salts that are helpful in stimulating an activity for better assimilating forces in the body. For it tends to keep a balance.

But remember, much depends upon the manner in which such potatoes are used - where and how they are grown, and how prepared. But in general, these are beneficial in the manner indicated.

Of course, there might be a great or full discussion given on this, as to where it is best that the potatoes be grown for this body or that body or the other body. But these are general, see? 5520-1, M 5 months, 7/30/27 tomatoes, juices

(Q) Would orange juice, prune juice, or carrot juice, be beneficial for him at present? If not, how long before it can be given?

(A) Carrot juice and prune juice, or TOMATO juice - tomato juice would be better than either at present, were this given in small quantities. Carrot juice may be given in two to three weeks. The tomato juice may be given at present - PREFERABLY that which has been canned WITHOUT Benzoate of Soda.



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584-5, M 57, 10/4/35 tomatoes (Q) What has been the effect on my system of eating so many tomatoes? (A) Quite a dissertation might be given as to the effect of tomatoes upon

the human system. Of all the vegetables, tomatoes carry most of the vitamins in a well-balanced assimilative manner for the activities in the system. Yet if these are not cared for properly, they may become very destructive to a physical organism; that is, if they ripen after being pulled, or if there is the contamination with other influences.

In THIS particular body, as we find, the reactions from these have been not ALWAYS the BEST. Neither has there been the normal reaction from the eating of same. For it tends to make for an irritation or humor. Nominally, though, these should form at least a portion of a meal three or four days out of every week; and they will be found to be MOST helpful.

The tomato is one vegetable that in most instances (because of the greater uniform activity) is preferable to be eaten after being canned, for it is then much more uniform.

The reaction in this body, then, has been to form an acid of its own; though the tomato is among those foods that may be taken as the NON-acid forming. But these should be of the best in EVERY instance where they are used.

(Q) What brand of canned tomatoes is best? (A) Libby's are more UNIFORM than most.

275-31, F 20, 4/12/33 tomatoes, vegetables

(Q) Would it be just as beneficial to me to substitute Del Monte's tomato juice in place of my daily spinach juice?

(A) It might be well for an alternation of same. But the elements that are in spinach juice and tomato juice are not of the same basic composition, when it is relating to those specific forces in the form of the active principles for the system. But the numbers of the active forces of the influences in each of the properties might be well to be altered; for these are necessary forces in the system - those as A, B, C, D, of those principles or basic influences in varied foods. And their value is as to the number of units of each in the vitamins as produced.

(Q) Is there some other juice, other than tomato, I can alter with the spinach juice that would be beneficial?

(A) As given, tomato juice (especially that preserved without a preservative, for it is made from the ripe tomatoes) is better balanced in the necessary vitamin force than most other elements of this character. So, as we find, this would be the better to alter with same - see?



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1990-2, M 2, 10/26/39 tomatoes (raw vs. cooked) (Q) Are the following good in the diet: Tomatoes, raw or cooked? (A) If canned tomatoes are used, they are not bad; though raw tomatoes

are severe.

3607-2, F 63, 6/16/44 tomatoes (raw vs. cooked) (Q) Are fresh or canned tomatoes harmful for me? (A) Canned tomatoes are better for the body than fresh tomatoes. For too

oft these are not gathered fresh.

1097-7, M 54, 9/25/37 tomatoes, potatoes In the matter of the diet: Of these things beware: No fried foods of any

kind. No hog meat at any time, save a little crisp breakfast bacon - very crisp - may be a part of the diet. Beware of white bread, white potatoes or the like. Do not combine spaghetti, tomatoes or the white breads EVER at any time. Tomatoes raw or canned are well as part of the diet. Potatoes if taken at all should be those that are roasted. Meats - but not these in great quantities - should consist of fish, fowl or lamb. Keep the diet consistently.

1315-6, F 44, 1/7/37 tomatoes, potatoes, combinations (Q) What is the best diet for me? (A) An eighty percent alkalin to twenty percent acid reacting diet. The

combinations are those things that make for too great a disturbance. Then, leave out these from the diet as combinations.

Do not take tomatoes either cooked or raw WITH other green cooked or raw vegetables; though tomatoes by themselves (preferably the canned) are very good as a portion of the noon meal, or an evening meal.

Leave off potatoes of any kind at ANY time, and especially no fried potatoes ever! Do not combine white bread especially at any time when wines or strong drinks are taken.

Do not use too much of or too great quantity of alcoholic drinks, though Red Wine is very good for the body, or light wines - NOT in excess.

Spaghetti or macaroni or great quantities of cheese, do not combine these too much with breads or sweets; but rather as indicated keep the twenty percent acid to eighty percent alkalin reactions.

767-1, M adult, 12/19/34 potatoes, vegetables Evenings - preferably all the vegetables, or most of the vegetables should

be of the leafy nature; one of the bulbous nature (as peas and beans) to two of the leafy vegetables; such as spinach, mustard, cabbage or collards or such natures. Leave out potatoes; though if Irish potatoes are baked - occasionally the jacket or that very close to it may be taken, but not the pulp. Fish may be taken at times.



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Potato Poultices

4932-1, M 65 (cataracts), 10/11/23 In the evenings when retiring for the night, that of the shade variety or

vituperous nature, Irish potato, as commonly known, old, not new, scraped well and applied to the eye. Secretions bathed off the next morning with an alkaline antiseptic, not acid, and this applied again the next evening in the same manner, until this is loosened and is thrown off in extra secretions.

1866-8, F 38, 11/17/30

Well for there to be used, at least twice each week, the scraped Irish potato, in the evenings, over the eyes – with the eyes, certainly, closed. A small amount of the scraped potato, and be sure these potatoes are at least of a year's growth - not NEW potatoes, for these would be harmful. Put this on in the evening. A cloth may be put over same, to be sure - with the potato scraped fine. Take this off in an hour or two hours and then the eyes - and the secretions as are thrown from same by the application - be bathed off with a weakened solution of an antiseptic that will cleanse same, see?

360-4, F adult, 11/26/33

(Q) Should the body keep on with the potato poultice? (A) These applications may be made occasionally, but where they

produce irritation - do not. (Q) How often should the poultice be used? (A) When the eyes feel heavy, and it's necessary that some of the

secretions be thrown off and not be counter-balanced in the coordinating of eliminating forces of the system, very well to use. May be once a week, may be once a month.

Let the intuitive forces within self predominate. (Q) How long should the poultice be kept on at each time? (A) Until the solution or body of the potato itself has blackened well, or

drawn sufficient for blackening it well. May be sometimes three to five minutes, may be sometimes an hour to two hours.

1005-1, M 15, 8/8/24

For local condition, inflammation, in eyes, use scraped (old) irish potato in evenings, that the inflammation may be drawn from the eye, cleansing with a mild antiseptic of mornings, using the spray occasionally in the throat of Glyco-Thymoline to cleanse the tonsil and the upper portion of the throat, cleansing the epiglottis and the cavity to the nasal passages. This also may be used for the nasal condition, though not needed at present. Only when inflammation; equal parts of salt, soda and cream of tartar in solution. This we find will keep the cleansed portions, and the body will develop normal….

(Q) How long of evenings should the irish potato be kept on the eyes? (A) While it sleeps, while resting. Cleanse in morning.



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INDEX OF READING 28-1 M 56 ALCOHOLISM Bible: Books Of: Deuteronomy 30: 11--14 Par. 14 : Nehemiah 9: 17 Par. 14 Clairvoyance Of E.C.: Conditions Confirmed Par. 2, Background Debilitation: General: Alcoholism Par. 8 Diet: Alcoholism Par. 13 Healing: Spiritual: Alcoholism Par. 14 Intestines: Enemas: Alcoholism Par. 13 Nightshade: Vegetables: Not Recommended Par. 13 Prescriptions: Calisaya Elixir: Alcoholism Par. 11--13 : Cascara Sagrada: Par. 9, 10 : Celerina Elixir: Par. 11--13 : Leptandrin: Par. 9, 10 : Licorice Compound: Par. 9, 10 : Podophyllin: Par. 9, 10 : Potassium Bromide: Par. 11--13 : Potassium Iodide: Par. 11--13 : Syrup, Simple, Peptotol: Par. 11--13 : Valerian, Tincture: Par. 11--13 : Verbena Extract: Par. 11--13 Work: E.C.: Readings: Physical: Impressions Par. 2 BACKGROUND OF READING 28-1 M 56 B1. 5/3/25 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...I am in this letter asking you if anything can be done for a man who will drink in spite of medicine, pleadings and prayers? He says it rests him, forgetting that it only dulls and ruins him. He is 56 years old, quit it once for 4 or 5, years, and I have heard that it is almost impossible for one to quit the 2nd time. It seems some prayers are not to be answered. Can you suggest a saving process?..." B2. 5/20/25 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...Please give my husband a reading for drinking. He is at home mornings until 7 and afternoons usually after 6, on Sundays nearly all day, if you can treat him that day. I am sending $2.00 but if he is cured I will then have the money that the bootleggers get and will send you... I have almost given up believing in prayer..."



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6/16/25 See 28-1. 7/26/25 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...I sent the 2nd prescription for my husband to Montgomery, Jacksonville and then to Dr. Robinson (Christian Endeavor advising Physician, Mass) and none of them had ever heard of Peptotol, the carrier for prescription. I had No. 1 filled and gave to him, he still drinks. Do you think there's any hope for a man who will not listen to loved ones when he persists in the drink habit and knows it's ruining him body and soul? Are there not some prayers that go unanswered and God's patience is exhausted? What shall I now do?..." 8/4/25 EC's letter EC to [28]'s wife: "...I'm at a loss to understand why they could not fill your prescription with the Peptotol. However, if you will substitute the word Simple Syrup for this, it will be all the same... I am sure that it requires some effort on the part of Mr. [28], and I'm just as sure that God's patience does not become exhausted, and though someone may not heed - it is the exception that often proves the rule and God's promises are true..." 10/8/25 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...I have given nearly all the tonic and my husband still drinks. Will you pray for him... I have prayed and agonized for years that he would quit. His father drank and if heredity has anything to do with him he may have a graver battle to fight than we know. He quit once for 5 years. Mr. T. J. Shelton of Denver - healer - perhaps you know him - treated and still he drinks. Mr. Shelton said he resisted this treatment. But I still feel that God will save - anyway if you can, I'm sure you will help him, for I feel you are nearer God than anyone I know..." 1/17/25 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...I have complied as fully as possible in regard to your advice. He still drinks ... We have a son in State University who can't get full work there to pay all bills, so we must see him through. Two more - a boy and girl to finish High School... can you see how I am nonplussed?... He is a member of the Church and I am sick to think of what it means to others. I have asked for prayers and healing of the Church Invisible, Boston, am told to think of him as God's perfect child and not to think of him going to ruin, their letters are beautiful and wonderful. Shall I give him medicine or leave him in God's hands? He says I nag him, because I plead so often but I am so hurt... Will be glad to hear what you have to say about these two [Son [25] and Husband [28]]..." /23/26 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...My husband is better from the trouble - but has been sick. I know some prayers are answered..." 4/l2/26 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...My husband quit for 2 weeks and took it up. There is something strange about my prayers not being heard, in regard to him. He seems bent on destruction. Just think he is a deacon in his church...he has a fine mind, energy; can build houses or make things grow; had 7 years of drug training... I will appreciate any word of advice..." 4/15/26 Letter from EC to [28]'s wife: "...Sorry indeed to know that things are not so well with your husband... You may rest assured that I will not forget to remember you and yours in my prayers..." 5/5/26 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...My husband quit for a couple of weeks but couldn't stay that way, still I pray..."



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1/9/28 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...If you keep on file the prescriptions of former patients, will you please send me a copy of the one for my husband... It was a cure for drinking. He has taken it up again. Prayers and pleadings do not seem to work. So will be so glad to try the medicine again if you have the number. If not, alright, as I know you have many interests..." 1/16/28 EC's letter to [28]'s wife: "...In looking up your husband's reading we find this given... We certainly hope this will be of assistance..." 12/1/29 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...Could you please send a prescription that would disgust a drunkard? My husband quit for several months but is on it again. The one you gave long ago does not help him. Send bill for same. Can you explain why God fails to answer my prayers in regard to this?..." 12/8/29 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...I wrote you last week in regard to a prescription. Since this my husband is alright, I trust you have not written nor been bothered by my request..." 6/10/30 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...Please send me some medicine to cure drinking. My husband quits for a time and goes at it again. He is 60 years old, and I know he can't last long unless he stops. If you can send something to turn him against it - ... When I give tonic you prescribed he takes it and also drinks bootleg. Send C.O.D..." 11/4/30 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...If you have found a cure for liquor drinking in your researches, and it seems there must be one somewhere, please if you can let me have it and send your bill... Can you help me - if this man is doomed and no hopes, if I knew it, - is it possible for me to be reconciled to the thought that God wills it?..." 6/6/31 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...Does the loss of a human soul mean anything to you? If so please help my husband, as he is drinking heavy again, after a few months of soberness. Is there anything on earth that will make him sick of it? Have prayed so much..." 6/11/31 Letter from EC to [28]'s wife: "...We had a prescription [4386-1] given some time ago, which I am asking Miss Davis to enclose with this letter. I would like to know the results you have with this..." 12/29/32 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...[28] still drinks in spite of all you proposed... Shall I give up the thought of his ever quitting drink? I have prayed many years..."

11/23/34 Letter from [28]'s wife: "...My husband died in February, 1934..." TEXT OF READING 28-1 M 56 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce, Dayton, Ohio, this 16th day of June, 1925, in accordance with request made by his wife, Mrs. [26]. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, located at the home (not at this present time).



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3. Now we find there are some abnormal conditions that are forming and that are produced in the body. These, we find, have to do with the digestive system and the eliminations in the body. 4. Now, these are conditions as we find them in the body. First: 5. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find below quantity in the pressure; however, above normal. In the distribution in the system, this very poor. Hence the conditions as we find throughout where the body fails to assimilate or to separate within the functioning organism those properties necessary for normal sustenance and rebuilding in the system. Hence the conditions as are produced in liver, in kidneys and in the alimentary canal proper. This from over stimulation and poor assimilation and eliminations. 6. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, this we find so subjugated that we find only certain portions functioning near normal. These in the extremities of the body, and the system keeps so keyed or taxed by the lack of assimilation as to prevent the coordinating in nerve system proper (cerebrospinal). In sympathetic and in mental, both overtaxed by these portions of system attempting to create physical equilibrium. Hence the extremes to which the mental functioning goes, more in mental than spiritual, you see. 7. In the organic organs and organic functioning, we find the heart, liver, spleen, kidneys involved. Rest of the system very good. 8. Digestion impaired, on account of condition created in spleen, pancreas and liver. Hence the deterioration, as it were, of the whole system and the lack of assimilations and of the digestive system functioning normal. 9. Then, in the physical, to bring normal conditions for the body would be to first leave off those stimulants in such quantities as cause this over-taxation in blood supply, in the digestive system and to supply that necessary for the system to function near normal. Given these stimulants, we will find, while it will produce nausea if stimulants or intoxicants are taken, it will prevent same from being taken and there will be taken away much of the desire for same, though much of this depends upon the mental portion of the body, as we shall see. Use then this:

Podophyllin............1 grain, Cascara Sagrada........1 grain, Leptandrin.............1 grain, Licorice Compound....1/2 grain.

10. Make these in this quantity in each capsule, making five (5) capsules. One shall be taken every other day. 11. Give this as the stimulant and preventative from using over-stimulants:

Tincture Valerian......2 ounces, Bromide of Potash......2 drams, Iodide of Potash......10 grains, with Elixir Calisaya........4 ounces, and Elixir Celerina........1 ounce, and with Extract of Verbena....15 minims.



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12. The carrier for this should be sufficient Peptotol to make sixteen (16) ounces. The dose would be teaspoonful twice each day, morning and evening. By the time the whole quantity is taken, we will find the body will be rid of much of the desire for those properties that over-balance the system. 13. Should the body take the over-stimulus while using this and become sick and nauseated, use the enema, also the stomach pump or wash to cleanse the stomach of same, though this would not be a poison in itself, unless there was certain combinations of properties taken in diet. Hence, while these are being taken, the diet should consist chiefly of meats or game, or the juices of same, with only vegetables that grow above the ground, and no form or combination of any nightshade variety of vegetable. 14. Then for the mental, we find the body very capable, would it only guide itself in the manner in which it understands the knowledge of self. Spiritual understanding only comes from the understanding of the divine within self, and the attempt to correlate same will always bring the development of self mentally and spiritually. For those who call upon God will not find Him afar off but ever present and ready to answer the self as is found in the inner man. 15. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 28-1 M 56 None.



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INDEX OF READING 228-1 M 35 Bible: Books Of: Romans 8: 16 Par. 4 : II Timothy 2: 15 Par. 4 Cycles: Body Par. 2 Diet: Vegetables: Eliminations: Poor Par. 3 : Tomatoes: Warnings Par. 3 Halitosis: Eliminations: Poor Par. 1 Nightshade: Diet: Vegetables Par. 3 Physiology & Anatomy: Diet: Vegetables: Tomatoes Par. 3 Prophecy: Personal: Human Relations Par. 6 : Work: E.C. Par. 5 Soul Development: Ideals Par. 4 Work: E.C.: Readings: Missing Par. B1 BACKGROUND OF READING 228-1 M 35 B1. Previous rdgs. had been obtained of which there are no copies in A.R.E. files. He also had obtained rdgs. for his family; brother [1868], sister [4953], father [4971], mother [242].

B2. 12/19/19 See EC's dream in which Mr. [228] rec'd a message from his deceased father [4971], as interpreted in 294-15 on 1/13/25. TEXT OF READING 228-1 M 35 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home in Selma, Ala., this 5th day of February, 1923. 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here. We have had this before, you see. Now, as for the physical conditions in this body they are a great deal better in many different respects from those we had here before. There are some conditions that should be looked after regarding conditions through the lower portion of the intestinal tract. This we find makes some reflex conditions through the pyloric end of the stomach, causing, at times, halitosis, for this body, which makes unpleasant conditions for the individual.



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2. The conditions that existed through other portions of the body, especially through the pelvic organs, are better. We find, by correct actions of the body, would remain eliminated from the system provided blood supply and activity through the digestive organs are kept producing perfect elimination, so that each cycle of functioning organs will replace or overcome conditions. 3. We would keep at all times sufficient quantities of a vegetable nature carrying a great amount of the dissolving fluids in the system, such as we find in those of the citrus fruits, berries and some of the vegetables that grow above the ground. Those of celery, English peas, butter beans - vegetables of this character rather than nightshade. Tomatoes good, but not in excess, for they would rather influence the juices of the pancreas - some portions, especially along the prostate and other glands of this nature. 4. As for the body's better welfare through the social, spiritual and mental, it would only be well for the body to keep well in mind that it must study to show itself approved unto its Maker, and not be ashamed of those ideals that give to the development of others, while that of self must be approved of its Maker. Those of others must be consideration as to whether approved to Him or not, and that HIS spirit beareth witness with thy spirit whether thou art chosen of Him to carry unto others those unsearchable riches of His nature and being. 5. As to the connections that are, or might be, with Edgar Cayce, we do not find that there will be further than those of the distant, except from time to time as the development of each individual's personality is given to those to whom the Maker has endowed those spaces of time to come in touch with. [Work: EC] 6. As to the connections with someone in Birmingham - public accountants; it would not be well, or satisfying, as we find here. It may be made; might be for the time being of a satisfactory nature - it will not be of a lasting character. There are other connections here that would be of a nature that would be well-pleasing to this body and others concerned. This is as we find. Do this. We are through. REPORTS OF READING 228-1 M 35 12/19/19 See 294-15 dream of [228] interpreted 1/13/25. 2/25/25 He wrote: "You may be sure that I am still interested in your work, and only wish it were practicable for me to see it at closer range from time to time." 2/28/25 EC wrote: "[4121] suggested sometime ago that you desired a Life Rdg. Be glad to do it for you if you'll send birthdate and place." 3/21/25 EC gave him his Life Rdg. 228-2. 9/5/27 He wrote: "The Ipsab has reached me, and is being used consistently [for my pyorrhea]; no doubt it will be beneficial." 3/14/29 He wrote: "I remain in vigorous physical condition, and am enjoying life sufficiently."



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INDEX OF READING 274-10 M 37 Bartlett's Familiar Quotations: 504-b Par. 11-A Bible: Books Of: Exodus 19: 10--11 Par. 11-A : I Kings 12--13 Par. 13-A : Luke 11: 9 Par. 12-A : Matthew 7: 7 Par. 12-A : Romans 14: 16 Par. 7, 8 : Characters: Jeroboam Par. 13-A Death: Life Par. 13-A Ideals: Service Par. 11-A Kingdoms: Animal Par. 14-A Knowledge: Application Par. 2--8, 11-A : Misapplication Par. 4, 6--9 Nature: Plants Par. 12-A, 13-A Odors: General Par. 13-A, 14-A, R5 : Perfumes Par. 12-A, 13-A Soul Development: Human Relations Par. 6, 11-A Vocational Guidance: Archeology Par. 11-A Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "Like Begets Like" Par. 11-A BACKGROUND OF READING 274-10 M 37 B1. 6/2/34 He obtained Ck. Life 274-7 answering questions about his life and work. TEXT OF READING 274-10 M 37 (Chemist (Cosmetic & Perfume Lab) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 25th day of January, 1936. (Body and enquiring mind, and information given through these sources regarding his life work. Ques.)



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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, the abilities and the information that has been given this entity or this body regarding his life's work. 2. In giving in the present that which may be helpful to the entity, in reaching, in applying those suggestions that have been made, and in the body determining in what manner these may be applied - also wherein thus far the body HAS failed in making practical application; first, know this: 3. That which is impractical and ONLY theory, or only idealistic, is of little material or concrete value; but that which is of the spiritual import must be applied in the spiritual life; that which is mental must be applied in the mental life. And these combined BUILD or make for that which is practical in the physical or material life. 4. In the application of that given, the entity has the more oft attempted to reach or attain effects or results WITHOUT making personal application of the spiritual and mental truths. And these become then as extravagances or as stumblingblocks in the experience. Also, as indicated, in the material or physical life there have been some indiscretions; these arising from - well - that attitude of "Well, what will happen anyway will happen!" 5. While there may be derived a great incentive from such information as given through these sources, and from many phases of man's experience - whether astrological, psychological, numerological or what not, as we have given, these are RATHER as signs, as indications, as those things that may be used to determine within the mental-mind as to just what status HAS been attained in the application of the knowledge; or with what wisdom, with what standards, with what measures thou hast measured thy attainments. 6. For effects, results, are not so much in self (which is too often the judgement of man) but in what thou hast done with that attained toward applying thyself IN relationships to thy fellow man - or in what has been his (thy fellowman's) reaction. 7. Oft thou hast heard, "Let not thy good be evilspoken of." How, why, may such occur? 8. Thou speakest (under such environs) one manner and livest another life. Thou proclaimest in thy experience that thou believest this or that, and then thou dost proceed to act as if it didn't exist! 9. THESE be thy stumblingblocks, my son. 10. Ready for questions. 11. (Q) Why have all my efforts to make some archeological connections failed? (A) Let the PREPARATION of thyself, physically, mentally, be made first. And then there may be made such connections. For what be the laws? Like attracts like! Hast thou not read that he who buildeth the best mouse trap, though he live in the midst of a forest, will have a beaten path to his door? Hast thou not read again, "Consecrate yourselves THIS DAY; wash thy garments and thy body and be CLEAN; for on the morrow thy God would speak with thee?" What be the interpretations thereof? Make, as indicated, the mental and spiritual application respecting such things; knowing that it is not that thou hast declared thou art the best to be obtained but that thou hast PROVEN it in thy service to thy fellow man! And he that keepeth these shall be CALLED!



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12. (Q) Why have I been unable to find the fragrant ivy, the odor of which should be studied by me? [As in 274-7, Par. 1.] (A) Seek and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto thee. Study ALL of those of the ivy family including what has been called the geranium. For this is of THAT family, or the stock from which MAN hath brought the varied forms or representations of that plant. Another: In much of thy seeking (as thy advanced thought is so determined, or accepted by many), the synthetic odors, synthetic reactions from varied forms of vegetation or grasses have been accepted; yet these are much like accepting shadows - for the REAL thing! 13. (Q) Regarding the fragrant ivy, could you give more precisions? (A) As just indicated. Follow the stock from which there has been the propagation of those various plants, with all their VARIED odors. From what did the plant OBTAIN its ability to produce in the one that of lemon, in another orange, in another lavender, in another violet? ITS parent stock was given, not by man but by the very Creative Forces, the ABILITY to take and make that which becomes as an essence that RESPONDS to or sets in vibration the olfactory influences in the mucous membranes of the body of man; determining it to be SETTING in motion that which has such an influence! For as has been indicated, and as may be or should be worked upon or classified by man, there is the ability to make odors that will respond, and do respond, to certain individuals or groups; and many hundreds ARE responding to odors that PRODUCE the EFFECT within their systems for activities that the psychoanalyst and the psychologist have long since discarded - much as they have the manner in which the Creative Forces or God MAY manifest in an individual! What meaneth they of old when saying, "This hath ascended to the throne of grace as a sweet saviour, a sweet incense before the Maker, the Creator," but that that within the the individual is made aware of that estate which he had before he entered into flesh and became contaminated by the forms of matter in such a manner? For odor is gas, and not of the denser matter that makes for such activity in individuals' lives as to make for the degrading things. Again, what meaneth He when He gave, "I am loath to thy sacrifices and to thy incense, for thou hast contaminated same with the blood of thy sons and daughters in the manner in which thou has led them astray." The mixing of those things, then, became as stumblingblocks. What did Jeroboam, that he made the children of Israel to sin, but to offer rather the sandalwoods of the nations or the Egyptians that made for the arousing of the passions in man for the gratifications of the seeking for the activities that would satisfy his own indulgence, rather than the offering of those things that would make for the GLORY of the Lord's entrance into the activities of the individual?



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What bringeth the varied odors into the experience of man? Did lavender ever make for bodily associations? Rather has it ever been that upon which the angels of light and mercy would bear the souls of men to a place of mercy and peace, in which there might be experienced more the glory of the Father. Yet what bringeth mace and allspice and the various peppers but that which would arouse within man that of vengeance? Why? These are of those influences that build such IN the experience. Then INDEED through the study of those things that have been indicated for this body, this soul now known as or called [274], there may come that which may be builded even as the music of the spheres, so that it may act upon the body in the varied forms of its development and experience. Hast thou ever known the odor from a flesh body of a babe to be the same as the odor from a body that has been steeped in the sins of the world, and has become as dross that is fit only to be cast upon the dunghill to become again that through which there may be gained those activities in a sphere of opportunity for a soul expression? Then, just as these may answer for the varied stages of an individual development, there should be those things that make for such an activity. Look about thee; and thou may understand how that one of the canine or cat family may - through the very spoor of its master or one of its kind - determine not only the days of its passage but as to the state of its being, interpreted as to its ability for procreation within its own self. This ye see and have taken little thought of. How much more, then, may there be brought into the experiences of individuals that which may answer in their preparations (body and mind), through the varied effects that may be obtained in the entity or individual entering into an activity that becometh it as a son of a living God? Dost thou put upon the body of the harlot the same that thou findest upon the altar of thy Lord? Dost thou find upon those entering at birth the same as upon those passing at death? Far apart be these, yet it is as in every law - JUST the reverse side of the same thing! 14. (Q) Could you give some information on the relation of the sense of smell to the other senses? (A) These apply as has been indicated in that just given. Study these, not only from the manner in which they affect the body in the various stages of its development but from that they have reflected and do reflect in the activity of that kingdom just below thee - yet so often with the appearance of being far above many of those that have made themselves beneath the animal kingdom! 15. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 274-10 M 37 R1. Extracts of 274-10 sent to Miss Esther Wynne, Compiler of Norfolk Study Group #1, for lesson on GLORY. GD's note: Autumn 1968 A.R.E. Journal on odors, called NO GREATER INFLUENCE, was based on rdg. 274-10.



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INDEX OF READING 2888-1 M 24 Acidity: Toxemia Par. 11, 12 Diet: Toxemia Par. 18 ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION Hypotension: Toxemia Par. 10 INDIGESTION Injuries: Spine: Wrench: After Effects Par. 6 Lacerations: Stomach Par. 11 LESIONS Liver: Engorged Par. 11 Nervous Systems: Sensory: Lesions Par. 6, 8 Nightshade: Vegetables Par. 18 Osteopathy: Lesions Par. 15, 16 Prescriptions: Alcohol, Grain: Eliminations Par. 14 : Ragweed: Par. 14 : Sugar, Cane: Par. 14 : Tolu, Balsam Of: Par. 14 TOXEMIA BACKGROUND OF READING 2888-1 M 24 None. TEXT OF READING 2888-1 M 24 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 322 Grafton Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, this 11th day of February, 1925. 2. EC: Now, we find the body in the physical forces very good in many respects, yet there are some abnormal conditions that cause distress in the system. These, as we find at the present time are specific conditions and affect the system in sometimes specific manners and ways. At others rather a reflex condition. Hence the cause and effect are viewed often in different way from the manner as the effect is shown in the system.



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3. Now, these are conditions as we find them in this body, [2888] we are speaking of, present in this room. First: 4. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find very good at the present time. There are times, as we see, from the indications as are left in the various functioning organs, when the blood carries elements that are not eliminated through their proper channels. Hence the system, especially in the emunctories, becomes over-charged. At such times we have trouble with liver, and reflexes to the kidneys, tendency of constipation and the arising of toxins in system. At such times we find distress from the mesenteric system, and pains through the right and lower side. Again we find these reflexes cause distress through the same blood supply, leaving toxins in system, distresses in the lower end of stomach, burning sensation, tendency when foods are taken to belch a great deal, or to produce, as it were, lumps rising in throat, pain in pit of stomach and toward the right upper portion of body. 5. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, in this we find the seat of the troubles, especially in the cerebro-spinal nerve system. In the ganglion about the last dorsal and the 2nd and 3rd lumbars, we find lesions that produce the greater portion of the trouble in body, or the seat of the trouble in body, and other conditions are reflexes, or reaction from the trouble produced there. 6. We find in times back there was a strain through lifting and wrenching of body, when there was trouble caused there. This the system went about to heal in normal manner, yet with this drawing about the strained portions produced a form of lesion, that with retraction at times brings these conditions. In this we find it brings the disturbance to the stomach, the kidneys, the liver, the spleen, the functioning of digestive system; not always, yet these come spasmodically, suffering more when we have reaction from either physical or mental strain to the body. In the sympathetics this has gone about to produce specific conditions in the functioning organs. This we see also reflexly through sympathetic and through sensory system creates reflexes in other portions of the sensory system. 7. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS, brain forces very good. 8. Sensory organism, reflex strain on cerebro-spinal nerve plexus, and that of the drosses in system, bring again a form of lesion in the 2nd dorsal and 3rd and 4th cervical. This brings strain to sensory system. Has brought in times back more to eyes and to the throat than as at the present time, for we then had some distresses and troubles. The tendency was at that time to clear throat, something seemed to rise and had to be swallowed. We find that we brought burning sensations to the eyes, inflammation to the back portion of the eye ball proper. This has been relieved by the lesion as has formed, which prevents this retraction; yet must be relieved to bring the body to a normal coordination through nerve system and functioning organs. 9. Lungs, bronchials, very good. 10. Heart's action, no organic conditions, yet we have found a subnormal pressure at some times. Again an abnormal pulsation, produced by toxins carried in system when congestion showed in body.



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11. In digestive organs, in stomach proper, these reflexes, and from these conditions, an acidity had formed in lower portion of the stomach and in the duodenum, and in the lower end of the stomach; there has been times when there were lacerations rather than ulcerations, for the soreness produced there was from an acidity or too much hydrochloric for this lactic or lacteal forces in the system. This taxed, as we see, the liver. Hence we have a dormant condition, yet an engorged right lobe. The system attempting to again adjust itself. 12. In the lower portion of the intestinal digestion through sympathetic and through the functioning of the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus, under acid strain, under toxin strain, has produced a condition in the head of ascending colon, wherein congestion brings distresses to the body. This we find purely reflex conditions as produced in system from this condition existing in lower dorsal and in lumbar region. This we find also in the hepatics and in the kidneys, a reflex condition of the system attempting to eliminate through their channels drosses carried in system. 13. Then, to relieve these conditions, and to prevent the taxed system from serrogating and causing functional conditions, that would necessitate the organic disturbance, take in the system these properties: 14. Make a tea of Ambrosia Weed, or Ragweed. Six drams of the weed to twelve ounces of distilled water. Reduce by simmering (not boiling) to six ounces. Strain and add one ounce Cane Sugar. Two ounces pure grain alcohol, with one dram Balsam of Tolu cut in it. 15. The dose would be teaspoonful twice each day, on arising and just before retiring, and have the corrections made in the dorsal and lumbar region, through deep manipulation (osteopathic) so that the assimilations in system and eliminations in system may be corrected. 16. Do these, taking the treatments, osteopathically, at least twice each week, until twenty-four treatments have been taken, and two quantities of medicinal properties have been taken. 17. We will find the body will be brought to the normal conditions. 18. For the diet, while this is being taken, let the body only take meats of fish or fowl, and not too large quantities. Plenty of rough material, as it would be; brans, gruels and green vegetables of celery, lettuce, carrots, beets, such vegetables good and better for the body. Not too much Irish potatoes or any night shade variety. Beets, carrots, lettuce, celery, peas, beans, lentils. No Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, turnips or of that nature for the body. 19. We will find by the time these have been taken, the body will be to the normal condition, [2888]. REPORTS OF READING 2888-1 M 24 R1. 2/26/25 He obtained a Life Reading - See 2888-2.



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INDEX OF READING 3847-1 M ADULT Anemia: Tendencies Par. 2 Arthritis: Tendencies Par. 1 Circulation: Lymph: Toxemia Par. 2 Diet: Toxemia Par. 5 Electrotherapy: Ultra-Violet Light: Sciatica Par. 5 : Vibrator: Par. 5 ELIMINATIONS: POOR: TOXEMIA Healing: Consistency & Persistency Par. 6-A Locomotion: Impaired: Toxemia Par. 1, 7-A Nightshade: Vegetables Par. 5 Perineuritis Par. 3 Prescriptions: Alcohol,Grain: Eliminations Par. 5 : Bromide Of Soda: Sciatica Par. 5 : Buchu Leaves: Eliminations Par. 5 : Gold Chloride: Sciatica Par. 5 : Mandrake Root: Eliminations Par. 5 : Sarsaparilla Root: Par. 5 : Sassafras Root: Par. 5 : Sugar,Cane: Par. 5 : Tolu,Balsam Of: Par. 5 : Water,Rain: Par. 5 : Wild Cherry Bark: Par. 5 Psychosomatics: General Par. 4 SCIATICA Uricacidemia Par. 3



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BACKGROUND OF READING 3847-1 M ADULT None. TEXT OF READING 3847-1 M ADULT This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the Tutwiler Hotel, Birmingham, Alabama, this 17th day of December, 1922. 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here. Now, the abnormal condition as we find in this body has to do with the imperfect elimination and the effect this has produced on the ligaments and nerve tissue with the muscular forces over the body, especially, to the extremities and the locomotory nerve centers, see. 2. Now, these are conditions as we find them in this body here, [3847], we are speaking of, ..., Alabama: The blood supplying forces in the physical body have been carried in the system, for times back, some of the bacilli that has impaired the rebuilding centers or cells through some of the portions of the body and has allowed these impurities in attempting to be eliminated through the capillary circulation to become enmeshed in the emunctory and lymphatic centers in the various portions of the body until the effect comes to the body in its action through physical forces. The number of red blood cells are deficient, the number in the white have become intermingled with much of the lymph cells and show in the distribution through organs as well as through the tissue of the body. Now, we see the body is not always as sick or in distress in the physical being as it is at other times, you see. Through the nerve centers we find the body in the brain action to be physically good. There has been impression to the brain centers that has made the body to some individuals, rather estranged to them, you see. These have more to do with the spiritual and soul elements than of the physical or all of the branches of the nerve ends have become enmeshed with the condition, so we find these are more governed by the contraction of the muscular forces by the action of the lymphatic circulation, than by the nerve conditions themselves, for the condition is produced by the contraction rather than from the nerve condition. The nerve condition then becoming the effect rather than the cause of the conditions. The sensory organism of the body, we find acts reflexly to the conditions in the system. 3. The functioning of the organs as organs we find some are very good while others show the effect, especially, in the emunctory forces in their organs of the condition existing. Especially, do we see this through the digestive tract and through the liver and hepatic circulation. The body has suffered, and does at times yet suffer, from the condition as produced through the lower end of the colon, see, so that inflammation is at times brought to the body, but the flow of blood and the lack of elimination through this over-amount of circulation going into these portions of the body and through which much of the poisons are absorbed in the system. This we find through the perineurial plexus, hence the effect that this produces to the bladder and the kidneys at times, an excess we find in the specific gravity of the urine, also excess of some of the make-up of the secretions as thrown off by these forming uric acid in the system.



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4. Now, to give the relief necessary to bring the body to its normal forces, we would give that in the system that would first clarify the blood forces that, that would give the correct incentives to the functioning of the eliminating organs and then that to the body that would give the correct vibrations to the physical forces, for we find each system in the system, that is, the spiritual and soul forces and the physical force in all bodies produce an individual vibration, but they must co-ordinate to keep balance in the physical force, see. Give this then in the system: 5. To one gallon of rain water, add:

Sarsaparilla Root....2 ounces, Wild Cherry Bark.....2 ounces, Mandrake Root.......15 grains, Sassafras Root.......2 ounces, Buchu Leaves........10 grains.

This would be simmered, not boiled, until reduced to one quart, strain, while warm add two ounces of cane sugar dissolved first in warm water, four ounces grain alcohol with three drams of Balsam of Tolu dissolved in it. The dose would be teaspoonful four times each day, taken before meals and before retiring. Let the diet be no meats, only cereals and fresh vegetable matter as much as possible - none of the night shade variety of vegetable, however. After this is taken into the system, that is, this whole quantity, then we would give Chloride of Gold, fifteen grains dissolved in fifteen ounces of water, distilled water, and eight grains of Bromide of Soda. The dose would be fifteen drops, in half glass of water twice each day. This would be taken, preferably, at nine in the morning and three in the evening [afternoon] and use the electric vibrations to the extremities along the sciatic nerves, across the small of the back and across the shoulders, the brachial plexus and the sacral plexus for five minutes each day. This would be used with the ultra violet ray, see. This should be given preferably about thirty minutes after the gold is taken in the system. Do that, [3847], ..., Alabama. 6. (Q) Mr. Cayce, these treatments you have recommended for this body, how much time will be required to have the body in a normal condition? (A) Depending on the persistency which they are carried out with the action of the other forces. 7. (Q) Does the sciatic condition of this body affect both of the lower extremities? (A) ... [It does?] in the ... where it affects across the sacral plexus. The effect is from both of these, but one, more than the other. Do as we have given if we would relieve this body. We are through. REPORTS OF READING 3847-1 M ADULT None.



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INDEX OF READING 5521-1 M ADULT

Appliances: Radium: Cancer: Skin Par. 5 CANCER: SKIN Circulation: Lymph: Cancer: Skin Par. 1, 2 Diet: Cancer: Skin Par. 6 : Vegetables: Tuberous: Not Recommended Par. 6 Mercury: After Effects Par. 1, 4 Nightshade: Poison: Cancer: Skin Par. 1, 4 Physiotherapy: Applications: Butterfat Oil: Cancer: Skin Par. 4 : Milkweed: Par. 4 : Plantain: Par. 4

Prescriptions: Alcohol, Grain: Cancer: Skin Par. 5 : Buchu Leaves: Par. 5 : Calisaya Bark: Par. 5 : Elder Flower: Par. 5 : Mandrake Root: Par. 5 : Mercury: After Effects Par. 1 : Nightshade: Par. 1 : Poke Root: Cancer: Skin Par. 5 : Sarsaparilla: Par. 5 : Tolu, Balsam Of: Par. 5 : Water, Rain: Par. 5 : Wild Cherry Bark: Par. 5

Prophecy: Prognosis: Cancer: Skin Par. 2, 7

BACKGROUND OF READING 5521-1 M ADULT B1. 7/17/24 Brother [4283]'s letter: "...My brother [5521] has been sick for the past three years, in a helpless condition. He has been told that he has cancer. He hardly thinks so. Will describe his condition to you as best I can. His feet and legs swell terribly and he has sores and blisters all over them, running watery corruption. He has been treated for eczema but with very little results. He has good health otherwise, but is overweight. He has taken electrical treatments, in fact everything, but as said before, gets no results. I would like to have you give me a reading on him just as soon as you can. I am giving you his name and address as I understand you have to have this... He is at his home there all the time. If there's anything else in the way of information you need, please advise me..."



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TEXT OF READING 5521-1 M ADULT This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, this 4th day of August, 1924, in accordance with request made by his brother - [4283].

1. EC: Now, as to the conditions we find in this body, we find that the condition as is shown is the lower extremities that of an aggravated and of the condition that is so set in system that the condition itself reproduces itself in the form of bacilli as is shown in the system. Not that of the particular condition as would be termed cancerous condition, yet in this malignant form and way we find this shows something of that nature, without the wasting condition as is usually produced in this form of condition. This is not the sarcoma germ. Rather that which would be produced from a dew poison, or Night Shade poison, or from as we find that which produced this in the system is from taking Mercury and Night Shade in the system at the same time, and it produces a poison in the extremities and turned aside, as it were, the elimination in the capillary circulation, and the lymphatic glands becoming involved and poisoned. All this combined produces this condition. This in the malignant state is the accentuated, aggravated, condition in both the blood supply, in the capillaries of the extremities and in the lymphatic circulation. Hence the pus and the inflammation. 2. Now, we find this condition may be assisted, and if properly handled and taken may be eliminated entirely in and from the system. This will of necessity include all form of perfect elimination being set in the system, especially that in the emunctory circulation in liver and in kidneys, without producing in the organs themselves the incentive to accentuate the condition in the functioning organs. 3. We would first make this lotion and apply directly to the outer edges, first of the abrasions. 4. To two ounces of butterfat add the same quantity of Plantain, with the leaves, the root and the stem or blossom, reduced until nearly jellied; take six to eight ounces and reduce until almost jelled. This with the oil of butterfat and apply directly to these abrasions, changing this at times with the milk from milkweed, as will be found about the farms of this district. This we find will heal these places, these abrasions; that is, we will use the Plantain and butterfat three days, one day use the milk from the milkweed; that is, the ground creeping weed, and the vibration is opposite to that of the Night Shade. 5. Taking in the system properties as we will find in this: To one gallon of rain water, add:

Sarsaparilla.................4 ounces, Wild Cherry Bark.............2 ounces, Calisaya Bark................2 ounces, Buchu Leaves................20 grains, Elder Flower.................2 ounces, Poke-Root...................10 grains.

Reduce by simmering (not boiling) to one quart. Strain while warm and add four ounces of grain alcohol, with two drams of Balsam of Tolu cut in it. Also, after this has been used for some time (medicinal properties and the lotion), use the radium applicator as we will find from the Radium Appliance Company of Los Angeles.



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6. Do that. This will bring better conditions to the body. We will find that these will heal and break again, yet we should keep them cleansed with an alkaline antiseptic. Do not use acid antiseptic in cleansing the abrasions on the body. This persistently, consistently, added to the system, and keeping the eliminations with all of the vegetable matter as grows above the ground. None below. No meats of any kind, save fish or fowl. 7. Do this. We will bring the body to the better condition and eventually eliminate these poisons entirely from the system, [5521]. REPORTS OF READING 5521-1 M ADULT R1. 8/11/24 Brother [4283]'s letter: "...Reading on my brother [5521] has been received, but where you prescribed certain things to be taken into the system you omitted to specify the amount..."

R2. 8/14/24 EC gave the second reading - 5521-2. TEXT OF READING 5521-2 M ADULT This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 14th day of August, 1924. 2. EC: Yes, we have this reading here. We have the conditions. The lotions to be prepared are two, and should be prepared in this manner and form. First, plantain, the green variety, or that just gathered; the root, the leaves, the flower or seed of same. This should be bruised but not lose that portion that comes from bruising. Bruised in the container in which this is to be rendered in. Six ounces of the leaf, flower and root to-gether. To this add eight ounces of rain water. Reduce by simmering or boiling, with cover on same, to two ounces. Strain this through a very coarse cloth. Do not remove the particles of leaves or blossoms that remain in the solution. To this solution then add four ounces of fresh butter that has no salt, and which has been worked until the milk and water is taken from same. Let this boil until the whole quantity is reduced to three ounces. Then pour off and apply to the abrasions, with thin gauze placed over same. Let this remain for some time. 3. The other lotion, and this will be applied to the edges only of the abrasions, the milk from the common milkweed, the weed gathered fresh with the dew on same, (This shaken of course) and the weed broken and the milk that comes from this break shall be rubbed on the edges of the abrasions. Not over the whole solution, or over the whole sores, but on the inflamed portions that are not broken. Not on tissue that is broken but over the edges that are not broken. 4. The medicinal properties are to be taken two teaspoonsful before each meal and before retiring. Four doses each day at that time. Do that. We will bring relief for this body, [5521].



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INDEX OF READING 4351-1 F ADULT (?) Jimson Weed*** (part of the nightshade family

Asthenia: Asthma Par. 4

ASTHMA

Diet: Asthma Par. 10 : Sugar: Honey Par. 10

Digestion: Indigestion: Asthma Par. 10, 11

Inhalants: Jimson Weed***: Asthma Par. 14, Reports***

Lesions: Floating: Asthma Par. 4

Osteopathy: Asthma Par. 13, 14

Physiology & Anatomy: Asthma Par. 4, 9--11

TEXT OF READING 4351-1 F ADULT (?) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce, Dayton, Ohio, this 6th day of March, 1924.

1. EC: Now, we find this body very good throughout. Above the normal in many ways, yet we find the abnormal also and the effect as is produced in the system by this condition. This we find is of the structural condition, and produces a specific effect in the body. The condition causing or producing this comes from times back, even when the body was very small in stature. 2. Now, these are conditions as we find in this body. 3. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, we find this very good. Well balanced in its elementary forces. Also in the division in the constituents necessary for rebuilding in the system. 4. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, we find those centers that produce the condition in circulation and in the effect as is brought to the pulmonaries and the inhalation and exhalation in the body. This center then that has the condition or pressure is that at the sixth and seventh dorsal, affecting the secondary cardiac plexus. Hence, with this taxing the strain in system in breath or shortness of breath and the pressure as is produced in lung and diaphragm proper, more of pressure felt than of other action in the system. In the secondary cardiac plexus center the perineurium itself shows the inflammation and a lesion of the floating type. Hence we have this depression only spasmodically, and when the nervous system becomes overtaxed, so the condition may arise from the excitement to mental forces from cold or from overeating, or any that causes taxation to any nerve centers, either of the hypogastric, pneumogastric, cerebrospinal or sympathetic, will affect at times this center (not present you see at this time). In the sympathetic system this gives reflections and brings the tired, depressed feeling over the whole system.



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5. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF ORGANS THEMSELVES, we find as this: 6. The brain forces very good. 7. Organs of sensory system function normally. 8. Throat, bronchials, thyroids, very good. 9. The lower portion of the lung shows how the nerve reaction through the aorta artery, when the depression comes to the plexus in secondary region, heart forces and lungs become affected, though not organic trouble, either in heart or lung. 10. Digestion in the cardiac end of stomach, the esophagus end, shows how that overeating, especially of sweets or sugars, affects the nerve system. Well to keep away from too much of these (except honey in the honey comb). 11. In the organs of digestion very good. All function in normal condition save when taxed through nerve condition. 12. In the organs of the trunk portion of body, and pelvis, very good. 13. Then, to relieve this condition in the dorsal would be to remove by deep manipulation, osteopathically taken. 14. When the depression is to the lungs and nerves would be well for the spasmodic conditions that arise to inhale through the mouth the fumes or the smoke from Jimson-Weed leaves, dried. Mix with third quantity of the seed from this pod of the Jimson. This will not be necessary to be taken often, provided adjustments in dorsal regions are made. Do that. REPORTS OF READING 4351-1 F ADULT (?) R1. 11/28/74 (Thursday) Article: Virginian-Pilot

“Jimson Weed? No, Thanks” The Jimson weed is a black sheep of a large family of plants, the night-

shades, which counts such honorable members as the potato, the eggplant, the tomato, the garden pepper, and the petunia.

Datura stramonium, or thornapple or jimson weed or Apple of Peru, is poisonous from its root through its broad leaves to its trumpetlike flowers to the tip of its six-foot stalk. Alkaloids derived from the plant - atropine, scopolamine - can be medically useful in trained hands. The thorny, hard pods yield brown seeds which may tempt the unwise.

The unwary who gulp the toxic seeds in hope of a hallucinating "high" court certain sickness and possible death. The last previous outbreak of jimson weed poisoning occurred four years ago when a dozen youths in Norfolk and Virginia Beach were hospitalized. Investigators said drug pushers had been palming off the seeds as peyote, a true - and illegal - hallucinogen. This week Virginia Beach police reported 10 cases of jimson weed poisoning and Norfolk one.

History was repeating itself. Some of the first English settlers at Jamestown (whence, by corruption, the present name) took an early bad trip on jimson weed. Whether they did so for kicks or out of hunger is unclear, but they suffered for their folly. The lesson is constant even after 3½ centuries: Those who trip out may trip up.



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R2. 12/3/74 (Tuesday) Article: Ledgar-Star “Jimsonweed”

To the Editor: Recently, in the Ledgar-Star, I read that some children in the Virginia Beach

area had been made ill by the seeds of the Jimsonweed plant. Containing as it does the very poisonous alkaloid atropine, they are lucky to be alive.

Jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) is one of more than 2,000 species in the Solanaceae, the nightshade family. Many members of this family are poisonous, a few being Jimsonweed, Belladonna and Solanum.

Oddly enough, some members of this family produce important foods, such as red pepper, Irish potato, tomato and eggplant.

Atropine, the alkaloid present in Jimsonweed, is a white, crystalline powder. It is very poisonous, but is very useful in the treatment of certain ailments when prescribed by a physician.

A number of well-known, common plants are poisonous. The bark of the Wisteria contains a poisonous substance called Wisteria. The leaves of the mountain laurel (kalmia latifolia) are quite poisonous, particularly to live-stock. A virulent poison is in the beautiful lily-of-the-valley, while the common buttercup can cause abdominal cramps when ingested. The leaves of the lovely oleander (nerium oleander) are very poisonous. The leaves and bark of the common wild-cherry contain a glucocide, "amygdalin," which under certain conditions can hydrolize into the deadly hydrocyanic acid.

The list is extensive. Who would think that the fragrant "sweet shrub" (calycanthus sp.) is quite poisonous and that chewing the leaves of the common yew tree can cause death?

WILLIAM F. POND Portsmouth

R3. GD's note: See Prescriptions: Atropine; especially 4375-1 recommending it for Hay Fever. This is interesting to me, since 4351-1 recommends the inhaling of Jimsonweed for Asthma.



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4/24/93 Donna Marie Kenworthy's letter: A.R.E., Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Dear A.R.E.,

Enclosed you will find a copy of a testimonial letter I sent to Pariser Dermatology Specialists, after learning that they, in conjunction with Eastern Virginia Medical School, were conducting a study on eczema. After reading my letter, you will understand my pleasure in writing it in the first place, and in now requesting that you forward it to Dr. John Pagano. I have been eczema free for around a year now. I owe Dr. Pagano my deep gratitude.

Please feel free to make a copy of the letter for your own records. After all, I was able to receive this information by attending a small conference that you sponsored last year at the Cavalier. I extend my appreciation to you.

With love and light, [signed] Donna Marie Kenworthy 910 Wildwood Square Court Virginia Beach, Va. 23454 (804) 481-6241

[Enclosed Letter] Pariser Dermatology Specialists, 601 Medical Tower, Norfolk, VA 23507 To Whom It May Concern:

After seeing your advertisement for eczema sufferers, I phoned and spoke to your receptionist, Sheryl. We agreed that since I cured my eczema I was not a candidate for your study, but rather that I should inform you how I achieved my cure.

A year ago I was suffering from the worst case of eczema that I have had the unhappiness to endure. In fact, for the past several years, I had only had occasional and somewhat mild outbreaks. Cortisone creams and ointments were totally ineffective. For the first time in my life, I developed a scaly rash at my elbows even, which looked more like psoriasis than eczema. The situation was very depressing.

During the time that the situation was at its worst, I went to a lecture and slide presentation given by Dr. John Pagano, who had written a book on healing psoriasis. He passed out a recommended diet, which advised staying away from a group of foods known as nightshades, such as: Tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, and all sorts of peppers. Well, the one thing in my regimen which was different was that I had developed the habit of eating large amounts of eggplant during the time of my eczema outbreak.

After eliminating all nightshades from my diet, all signs of eczema disappeared. I am also very careful about not consuming food that contributes to acid stomach. I have noticed that whenever I have frequent heartburn, my hands feel more sensitive, without actually breaking out in any kind of rash. Furthermore, since I am bothered by acid indigestion, my doctor prescribed a drug called Pepcid, which works beautifully. My stomach and my hands feel better than ever. I believe that there is a connection between the assimilation of certain foods and eczema….

I appreciate your taking the time to peruse my letter. What's nice about this remedy is there is no danger from harmful side-effects from steroids. Also, I would like to mention that when I do take antacids, I only consume calcium based, not aluminum based, forms of this medicine. I hope Sheryl's sister has good luck with this regimen. Please thank Sheryl for listening to me so patiently. She has a very pleasant manner.

Most cordially yours, [signed] Donna Marie Kenworthy



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Fibromyalgia and Nightshade Foods http://treating-fibromyalgia.com/fibromyalgia-and-nightshade-foods/

Most individuals have never heard the term

“nightshades,” much less make the connection to a food

group that ignites pain and inflammation.

Recent research has shown that between 70 and 90%

of people who ache and hurt – regardless of their diagnostic

“label” – have sensitivity to nightshades.

Before I share several healthy eating tips with you –

let me delve into what exactly nightshades are.

And I don’t mean the kind you cover your window with to take a nap in the afternoon.

Let’s talk Nightshades

Nightshades are a diverse group of foods, herbs, shrubs, and trees that have

fascinated scientists, doctors and nutritionists for centuries.

In simple terms, nightshade plants release chemicals that protect the plant from

being eaten by insects.

“Nightshade” is actually the common name used to describe over 92 varieties and

2,800 species of plants, many with very different properties and constituents.

All of the plants, however, belong to a scientific order called Polemoniales, and to a

scientific family or botanical group called Solanaceae.

To give you an idea of the diversity associated with this group of plants, consider

the fact that tobacco, morning glory, potato, and tomato are all classified as nightshades.

Muscle Stiffness and Nightshades

An enzyme present in our bodies called Cholinesterase originates in the brain

where it is responsible for flexibility of muscle movement.

Solanine – which is present in nightshades – is a powerful inhibitor of

cholinesterase.

In other words, its presence can interfere with muscle function – the cause of

stiffness experienced after consuming nightshade foods.

Nightshades also contain a substance called calcitrol, which is a type of vitamin D.

Calcitrol is also a powerful hormone that, if consumed in large quantities, may

cause calcium levels in your blood to rise.

The theory behind this effect is that calcium accumulates in the joints causing bone

tissue to grow and replace cartilage.

Fibro Flare Ups and Nightshades

Most plants in the nightshade family are considered

weeds, many of which have poisonous berries, but many

common fruits and vegetables are actually part of this family

as well.



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The alkaloids in these common fruits and vegetables are harmless for the most part,

but they are sometimes referred to as being “pro-inflammatory.”

This refers to an eliciting of chronic, low levels of inflammation that may encourage an

emergence of symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory disease

processes such as fibromyalgia.

Health problems from nightshade foods may only occur in individuals who are

especially sensitive to these alkaloid substances.

Research has proven that when an inflammatory condition pre-exists, consuming

nightshades is like adding “fuel to the fire”.

That said – there is no scientific evidence that for those not afflicted with inflammation

that nightshades will cause it.

The bottom line – individuals who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease,

inflammatory disease or even acne can possibly see improvements in their condition if

they reduce or eliminate these foods from their diet.

If you are sensitive to alkaloids it is helpful to familiarize yourself with the most

common fruits, vegetables and other products that belong to the nightshade family.

Here’s a quick snapshot of some of the most common ones:

Tomatoes

The most common nightshade in the North and South American diets is tomatoes.

They are usually consumed raw, in juices, in a sauce over pasta, in lasagnas, pizzas

and chilis, or as a salsa to accompany a meal.

Potatoes

Another common nightshade on your plate is potatoes, whether it is boiled, baked or

mashed.

French fries and potato chips also constitute important sources of potatoes in the diet.

Fortunately, not all potatoes are created equal – you can still enjoy Yams and Sweet

Potatoes.

Eggplants

Eggplants also belong to the nightshade plant family.

Eggplants are found in the dip baba ganoush, in ratatouille, eggplant parmesan or are

served as a vegetable, whether grilled or as a pizza topping.

Peppers

All varieties of peppers, including the bell pepper, Italian pepper and chili peppers

(with the exception of black pepper) are part of the nightshade family.

This also includes hot peppers, cayenne, paprika as well as Tabasco sauce. Many

spicy dishes contain some sort of pepper.

Berries

Goji berries are increasingly popular because of their high antioxidant content.

However, this fruit is part of the nightshade family of plants.

Other berries, such as ashwagandha, an herb used in Ayurvedic medicine, Cape

gooseberries, but not normal gooseberries, ground cherries and garden huckleberries,

but not blueberries, are also considered nightshades.



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Although not directly in the nightshade family, some other foods to watch out for that

contain solanine are:

Blueberries

Okra

Artichokes

Substances to Avoid

If you believe that you have a sensitivity to the above chemicals found in certain

food products and drugs, then you may wish to limit or avoid some of the following:

Homeopathic remedies containing Belladonna (known as deadly nightshade).

Prescription and over-the-counter medications containing potato starch as a filler

(especially prevalent in sleeping and muscle relaxing medications).

Edible flowers: petunia, chalice vine, day jasmine, angel and devil’s trumpets.

Atropine and Scopolamine, used for motion sickness and in sleeping pills.

Topical medications for pain and inflammation containing capsicum (in cayenne

pepper).

Nicotine is one of the most famous of the one-ring type alkaloids and is found in the

highest concentrations in tobacco.

Even though this brief list appears to be straightforward and easy to follow,

individuals on a nightshade-free diet also need to avoid these foods in modified forms.

For example, potatoes are present in potato starch, otherwise known as modified

food starch, a common ingredient in many processed foods and a common filler in

medications and vitamin supplements.

Some Practical Tips

1. Joint or Nervous System Problems?

First, if you are an individual with existing joint problems caused by your

fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or gout, a temporary 2-3 week

elimination of nightshade foods from your meal plan may be a worthwhile step to

determine if these foods could be contributing to your joint and pain problems.

This same recommendation would apply to individuals with existing nervous

system problems, particularly nerve-muscle related problems.

2. Reduce Alkaloid Intake

Second, even if you are an individual with no existing health problems that are

potentially related to nightshade intake, you may want to take precautions to avoid

excessive intake of alkaloids from these foods.

Steaming, boiling and baking all help reduce the alkaloid content of nightshades.

However, alkaloids are only reduced by about 40-50% from cooking.

For non-sensitive individuals, the cooking of nightshade foods will often be

sufficient to make the alkaloid risk from nightshade intake insignificant.

On the other hand – for sensitive individuals – the remaining alkaloid concentration

may be enough to cause problems.

Handling of potatoes is especially important in this regard, and the following

practices will help you avoid excessive intake of potato alkaloids:



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Store your potatoes for 1-3 weeks only in a dark cupboard,

preferably in a cool and dry part of the house such as a

basement (if your basement is dry). It’s important not to keep

potatoes in a lighted area; the exposure to light will increase

alkaloid formation.

Wash all potatoes before cooking so you’ll be better able to spot the green areas, if

any.

Thoroughly cut out all green areas, especially green areas on the peel before

cooking. After cooking, if the potato tastes bitter, avoid eating it.

Do not purchase and eat potatoes that have been waxed. Waxes do not help

reduce greening and can increase potato decay by cutting down on gas exchange

in and out of the potato.

Avoiding or limiting your consumption of nightshade foods in your diet is a personal

choice.

You may find that reducing your intake of certain nightshade foods works best for

your body.

Others may find a dramatic improvement in their health by eliminating most

nightshade foods from their diet.

What is important is that you experiment with subtle dietary changes over time to

see what works best for your particular condition.

One final tip to consider is documenting any dietary changes so that you have a

written record to fall back on when comparing what is and isn’t working.

Nightshade Vegetables and Arthritis Pain http://www.livestrong.com/article/431059-nightshade-vegetables-and-arthritis-

pain/ Last Updated: Oct 19, 2013 | by Melissa Lind

Arthritis, also known as

degenerative joint disease, may result in inflammation of the joints and symptoms such as joint pain, swelling and stiffness. A number of medications are used to treat arthritis, but dietary changes may improve the condition somewhat. Some professionals and natural health advocates believe that the nightshade family of vegetables may be

responsible for increasing inflammation in arthritis sufferers. As with any natural or alternative health regimen, talk to your doctor before making changes in your diet.



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What are Nightshade Vegetables? The nightshade family is named after a plant “nightshade,” a common

roadside weed that is highly toxic. Nightshade vegetables include potatoes, eggplant, peppers and tomatoes. Tobacco is also a member of the nightshade family. While nightshade vegetables are not toxic and are tolerated well by most people, they do contain high levels of alkaloids, which appear to worsen inflammation in some people. Worsening of inflammation may appear to contribute to medical conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis and arthritis, according to “The Prescription for Dietary Wellness.”

Are You Sensitive?

Not everyone will benefit from a nightshade-free diet. The best way to determine whether nightshade vegetables may be contributing to inflammatory conditions such as arthritis is to eliminate them from your diet. Improvement in arthritis symptoms may show that you should avoid certain foods, particularly if no other changes have taken place. Using a food diary to keep track of the foods you eat and any resulting symptoms may be helpful. After eliminating all nightshade vegetables from your diet, a dietician or physician may suggest a “rechallenge,” which is the reintroduction of foods to your diet one at a time.

Other Foods that may be Inflammatory

Nightshade vegetables are not the only foods that are thought to be inflammatory. Foods that are high in omega-6 fatty acids from animal products such as red meat may increase inflammation, along with fatty and fried foods that contain trans-fats. Refined sugars and white flour as well as foods such as high-sugar sodas, snack foods and baked goods, may cause inflammatory problems for some people. Still others may be intolerant of dairy or grain products, which may increase mucus production and gastrointestinal problems as well as contributing to inflammation within the body. As with the nightshade vegetables, a dietician may assist you with an elimination diet that does not compromise nutrition.

Foods that may be Useful

Omega-3 fatty acids, which are present in cold-water fish such as tuna, halibut and salmon, are thought to be anti-inflammatory. Other healthy fats such as olive oil may also help to reduce inflammation and replace unhealthy fats in the diet. A diet that is higher in vegetables such as broccoli and spinach, along with fruits such as citrus and berries, may provide high levels of antioxidants, which are thought to be protective for age- and inflammation-related damage of the joints and may help reduce the symptoms of arthritis.



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Degenerative Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)

by Dr. Jonathan V. Wright MD

http://www.tahomaclinicblog.com/degenerative-arthritis-osteoarthritis/

Degenerative arthritis is also called osteoarthritis or “wear and tear” arthritis. If you’ve been told you have one of these types of arthritis, there’s a good chance you can substantially reduce or even eliminate your symptoms, while tapering down or even eliminating drugs you may be taking. Diet changes, vitamins, minerals, natural metabolites, and herbals can all be significantly helpful.

“Mainstream” medical treatment for degenerative arthritis includes aspirin, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, synthetic forms of cortisone both swallowed and injected, and surgery. Although all of these drugs relieve symptoms, there’s increasing evidence that they accelerate the deterioration of cartilage and actually make the underlying condition worse.

Sensitivity to certain alkaloids naturally present in “nightshade” vegetables causes pain and swelling in a significant minority of individuals with degenerative arthritis. Nightshade sensitivity is not the same as allergy, and is not detectable by any laboratory tests in current use. The only way to figure out whether nightshade vegetables bother you is to totally eliminate tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplant from your diet, along with tobacco exposure in any form. Even if you’re nightshade sensitive and totally eliminate all of these, it can still take three to four months for symptoms to recede. For a complete guide to a nightshade free program, check your natural food store for books by Professor Norman Childers.

Food allergies cause symptoms in another small minority of individuals with degenerative arthritis. If you’ve had allergies in the past, have them now, or if a member of your family has allergies, this is a definite possibility. Also, if a five-day “juice fast” using a vegetable juice or juices you rarely drink is associated with symptom relief it’s very likely you have significant food allergies. For a referral to a doctor near you skilled and knowledgeable in food allergy testing, contact the American Academy of Environmental Medicine at 913-642-6062, or the International Federation of Electrodermal Screeners at 800-258-2172.

Researchers have found so many supplemental items useful in improving degenerative arthritis that I haven’t found it necessary to suggest them all…. Nutrition & Healing is a private health letter based upon the practice and research of its Editors, who are medical doctors and nutritional specialists. This publication is not intended as an advisory on specific cases but as a forum of popular and professional enquiry on issues of nutrition and healing. In all cases we urge readers to discuss the Editor’s ideas on these issues with their own health-care practitioners.

http://www.tahomaclinicblog.com/degenerative-arthritis-osteoarthritis/



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Nightshade Free Pain Free by Michael Fowler http://www.nightshadefree.com/nightshade-allergy-symptoms/

The first symptoms of the effects of nightshades are

sleepiness, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, in the first hour after

ingesting and often migraine headaches within 24 hours. Many

people suffer with chronic joint pain due to a sensitivity to

nightshade plants, which will eventually to arthritis if ignored.

However a sensitivity to nightshades is often thought of

as an allergy, but what is really happening is the body is reacting

to a mild poisons in nightshades: nicotine, solanine, atropine,

and others. Solanine is especial problematic as it is not water

soluble and is stored in the body mainly brain, heart, lung, and

liver tissues.

Most people are eating nightshade plants daily and have

no idea they contains small amounts of neurotoxins, that are

causing them pain and digestive problems. Tobacco is a

nightshade and the toxins take years to develop into cancer.

Most of the public are eating nightshades without even knowing

they are eating the same toxins found in tobacco.

Eggplant and white potatoes are only two of the many nightshades we eat. These plants

contain poisons that attack the nervous system, joints, brain, and even cause cancer and

inflammation. Unlike most toxins we encounter, nightshade toxins build up over time.

The toxins found in Nightshades (scopolamine , atropine, solanine, nicotine and more)

may be the leading cause of Arthritic inflammation, cancer, Alzheimer’s, Migraine headaches,

birth defects, miscarriages, inflammatory bowel disorder, and Crohn’s Disease.

In the book you will find the evidence from scientific studies showing how nightshades

are harmful to many people.

Caroline's No Nightshade Kitchen: Arthritis Diet - Living without tomatoes, peppers,

potatoes, and eggplant!

by Caroline Thompson

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