This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of January, 1933, in accordance with the request made by father, Mr. [...], new Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Miss Esther Wynne.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Father of [251], L. B. Cayce, Mildred Davis, Esther and Verlie Wynne.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [251] and those conditions physically that disturb the body.
2. While there are many disturbing conditions, the body is eased in the reactions at the present time.
3. As we find, there are specific conditions that disturb the body. These are aided by, or in the present a result of, a combination of disorders; for in times back - or fourteen months back - there was an injury to the spine, in those centers that are affecting - and do affect - the activity of the eliminations from the system, especially that related to the caecum and to the colon area.
4. Then, with a tendency already existent of a strangulation in the area - from pressure produced in the LUMBAR area at presentation or birth of the body, there has been made an adhesion in the area; so that - when there is a filling up or a dilation in the caecum and ascending colon - there is a COLDNESS that exists, which interferes with the coordination between the sympathetic and cerebro-spinal nerve reactions in the lower portion of the cerebrospinal system.
5. This brings about those spasmodic conditions that produce to the whole system an improper reaction, as to make for the disorder that is existent. See?
6. As to the activities of this (that is, the incoordination): The pressure exists specifically in the 8th and 9th dorsal area, and acts upon the draining or relieving of the pressure in the lower portion of jejunum and in the first portion or caecum area of the colon. This may be found by holding the hand (when warm, of course) over the caecum area, and SEE the difference in the temperature of that particular area from the lack of circulation.
7. The condition in the dorsal area may be found by FINDING the alignment in the cerebro-spinal area, and the effects are seen in the nervous system of the body.
8. With the conditions allowed to become near normal from the present attack, and the system's eliminations increased as to rid the system of the poisons or congestions from the sedatives that reduce the flow of secretions from the organs of the system (and these established to a near normal activity), we would then RELIEVE those pressures in the cerebro-spinal system; the dorsal and the lumbar area, COORDINATING the same with the cervical and the activities to the brain forces.
9. We would give small doses of Bismuth, or Milk of Bismuth, to cleanse the system and STIMULATE the activities of the nerve forces from the dorsal area disturbed to the congested area; and we will bring a normal condition for the body.
10. There will be at first some recurrent conditions, or attacks, unless the body is kept in an excess of eliminations through the alimentary canal; but these will be found to be less severe - and in six to ten weeks the body should be rid entirely of that which causes or produces the disturbances.
11. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) How is best way to make these corrections? Osteopathically?
    (A) Necessarily, ADJUSTMENTS must be made - but these must COORDINATE with the properties taken in the system to PRODUCE the proper functioning of the membranes in the digestive and eliminating system. To be sure, they should be done osteopathically.
13. (Q) What doses of Bismuth should be given, or Milk of Bismuth?
    (A) This should be given certainly not until after there is some recuperation from the PRESENT condition, see - but the dosage would be a teaspoonful three times each day.
    If necessary, use enemas to relieve the pressure in the colon.
    The diet, to be sure, must be that EASILY assimilated - but must be well-balanced, that the strength, vitality and virility of the system is kept in normal development; for the body, to be sure, is in the DEVELOPING stages.
14. (Q) Please outline a diet as it should be.
    (A) In the present there should be given strained oatmeal, with beef tea or juice, dry milk, and that which will act with the kidneys in THEIR proper eliminations - or those properties that will be carried in the JUICES of vegetables rather than too much of the BULK, at first.
15. (Q) Should the osteopathic treatments begin right away?
    (A) In the next twenty-four hours anyway, as soon as there begins those reactions from the sedatives that are apparent at present.
16. (Q) How can he be relieved at the present?
    (A) He's RELIEVED at the present. With the CONGESTIONS that come back, from the recurrent conditions - which will be in the next twelve to twenty-four hours, then we would begin with the REMOVING of the pressure in the sacrum, in the dorsal, and ESPECIALLY in the lumbar area as indicated. But, the CONGESTIONS that come - or contractions - are seen in the cervical, and caecum, and lower portion of the dorsal and lumbar area.
17. (Q) Have the doctors' treatments been of any benefit to the child?
    (A) They have been of benefit for the immediate condition, but not for permanent relief. They have rather hindered than aided.
18. (Q) How did the accident referred to occur?
    (A) From the child leaning far back when someone was holding it in the arms! and if the body is held in about that position it will be seen as to where the condition occurs - 8th and 9th dorsal area!
19. (Q) Any spiritual advice to the parents?
    (A) Keep in that attitude that there is and may be done that which will bring coordination in the physical, the mental and spiritual being of this body; and there IS being that aid given through the application of that outlined to bring the best conditions for the body.
20. (Q) Which osteopath in Norfolk would be the best to treat this body?
    (A) Richardson! [Martyn L. Richardson, D.O.]
21. (Q) How long should these treatments be given, and how often?
    (A) As will be seen, it will be necessary to follow this rather by how EASILY the adjustments are made - and as to how well the system cleanses itself from those STRAINS it HAS undergone, and that it must for a time still undergo until those strangulations are removed - that are produced by the congestion in those centers, of pulling up on the sides, see? for they are as strangulations.
    As to the number of treatments, this will depend upon how READILY the body responds - and how the BUILDING is required. This may be followed best by the one giving the treatments. If necessary, treatments should be given EVERY day - until the body is relieved - which would require a lesser period; than they may be made farther and farther apart - which would cover a period of some thirty to sixty days. See?
22. (Q) Any further advice regarding this body, or to the parents?
    (A) Be mindful that these are followed in the manner that has been outlined, for the better conditions for this body, [251].
23. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Self (one for Dr. Richardson - Bankers Trust Bldg.)
    Copy to File
    (Copy of directions for making beef juice included in reading sent.)

BACKGROUND

1. 1/27/33 Father came for the rdg., saying that his next door neighbor had told him of Edgar Cayce. "The medical men have been unable to find the cause of his attacks, or convulsions, and have been giving sedatives in an attempt to relieve the attacks, without results. My wife and I are frantic, and we come to you grasping at a last straw that might offer hope."

REPORTS

1. GD's note: When Mr. Cayce woke up from the rdg., the father of [251] said to him: "I think you've hit his case alright. We'll follow the suggestions."
2. 3/25/33 Father's letter: "I am taking up the treatments directed by Mr. Cayce. Dr. Richardson has been treating him since February, and I must say that I know he has done him good. Of course he has been sick once while in Dr. Richardson's care, but nothing like he has been, and I hope that at the given time, around six to eight weeks of the treatments, we will see all the difference in the world in him.
   "Of course I know you all need money to carry on the good work which Mr. Cayce is doing. But right now I am in bad condition myself, having had so many doctors tending him and hospital bills have kept me broke. I haven't been able yet to pay Dr. Richardson any on his account, but in about three more weeks I will be able to pay you all for the rdg. and also help along on the good work you all are doing. Although I haven't been down to Va. Beach since that day, my heart and soul are entirely on Mr. Cayce."
   "P.S. My son is sitting right at the table while I am writing now. He says he wants to write Mr. Cayce a few words, too."
3. 3/26/33 Father's P.S: "After sealing up this letter last night, my son was taken sick at ten o'clock. He has had eleven attacks up until nine-thirty this morning."
4. 3/03/34 A.R.E. Sec'ty, Mildred Davis, wrote the child's father:
   "We have written you repeatedly concerning your account, but have rec'd no answer from you. Can it be possible that you are indifferent? Otherwise you could write and tell us why you cannot pay SOMETHING, so that we may know the reason. You say your boy received help. We are glad, and we hope he remains healthy and strong. However, Mr. Cayce has found it necessary to take a rest from his strenuous labors, and this, of course, causes it to be necessary that we collect all that is owing that it is possible to collect, in order that we may carry on in his absence." [GD's note: EC went to Arizona with T. M. Hastings, Jr.]
5. 5/28/37 Esther Wynne reported: "The boy [251] was having convulsions one right after the other. Dr. W. B. Martin [M.D.] saw the rdg., said 'Well, I wouldn't throw it away.' The mother went to visit her parents and didn't follow the rdg. right away. The child continued to have convulsions, even with following everything the doctors suggested. Finally they went to Dr. M. L. Richardson [D.O.] and had treatments. The child is perfectly normal today. However, Dr. Richardson has never been paid for the treatments, neither has the Ass'n rec'd one penny for the rdg."
6. 9/16/60 GD's note: Death notice of [251]'s mother appeared today, saying she died 9/15/60, a widow, leaving one son, [251].
7. 7/60 In Dr. Walter N. Pahnke's breakdown of 96 cases of epilepsy from the Edgar Cayce records, Case [251] was classified in Group I. He noted: "The description sounded like petit mal type epilepy."

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