This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of December, 1934, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [287], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [287]; this we have had oft before.
2. Conditions are improved, as we find in the body, in many ways. There is still much yet to be desired, but - as we find - if these suggestions are followed, the body will continue to be on the improve.
3. We would prepare a compound to be massaged in the throat and those areas where there is the tendency for the accumulation of forces there that bring distress. To one ounce of Iodex mix thoroughly five grains of the Animated Ash, and massage as indicated.
4. For the hearing and for the activities where there has been the unbalancing by the variation in the length of the lower limbs, in the pelvis area, we would press upon the vagus nerve at the throat and in the area of the coccyx - as it connects the nerves there with the SECONDARY nerves of the lower portions of the body (or the sciatics). And we will relieve much of this condition. On the left side, the vagus nerve - pressure being on the RIGHT nerve plexus or end, in the coccyx area, when the adjustments are given by Farrand or the chiropractor. And we will find it will aid. Then at the next day's treatment make the application on the left cheek or the plexus in the coccyx closer up to the sternum, or to the osseous area or connection there. And we will relieve these pressures, see? Only the vagus pressure every other day.
5. As for the head, the natural thing is to make for lower and lower pressures in the Eustachian tube by that catarrhal condition that affects both the hearing and the throat, stimulated through those poisons that have caused other conditions.
6. Do these, keeping to the diets - and we will find the better conditions for the body, [287].
7. Ready for questions.
8. (Q) Why do I become hoarse when talking?
   (A) The accumulations of phlegm. Use that massage as indicated, not only over the centers where there is the protuberance, but the throat and the bronchials and especially over the area of the vocal box - the combination of the Ash and Iodex. Only apply what the body absorbs, twice each day.
9. We are through with this reading.

   Copy to Self
   Copy to Ass'n file
   [GD's note: On awaking from above rdg. EC told of hearing beautiful music. See experience in detail under 3976-15 Reports.]
   (Show reading to Dr. Farrand [Jacob H. Farrand, D.C.] as it describes how the vagus nerve and coccyx pressures should be made.
   Copy [was enclosed] of letter explaining Ash and where obtained. The Iodex may be gotten at most any drug store.)

BACKGROUND

1. 6/13/34 He obtained 287-15 for larynx swelling and choking, hard pointed lump on right side, being after effect, according to EC, of white lead poisoning ten yrs. before.
2. 11/19/34 He wrote: "I am getting well...your last rdg. I have followed to the letter and I am now able to walk anywhere without pain and at most any speed... I have asked you at different times about my loss of hearing and, for some reason, you have said nothing. Perhaps it is due to the fact that I cannot be benefitted. Also I have trouble with my voice. The least little talking causes me to become hoarse; otherwise I seem to be in perfect physical condition. I would like to hear from you in reference to my hearing and my voice."
3. 12/17/34 He wrote verifying appointment: "My voice much better, and my hearing too is better. I am much better in every way - going to get well now."

REPORTS

1. 1/10/35 He wrote: "I have been down with flu. Much better now...
   "I just came from Dr. Farrand. He says he can take care of me according to your rdg. He will get Iodex and the other thing and will commence the tr. next Mon. afternoon. I am still getting better except hearing, and still nervous - yet not so bad."
2. 2/14/35 "I have not as yet been able to find the Animated Ash, but I am using the Iodex, and am just getting along fine. My brother says I am looking fine again. Still hurts me a little if I overexercise, and am still a little nervous." [2/13/35 EC had written telling him to order the Ash from B. H. Bradley, 5443 Maryland, Chicago, Ill.]
3. 3/04/35 EC's letter: "I hope you have gotten the Ash from Chicago long before this and have already seen the beneficial results from same. It really has been a marvelous thing that has been accomplished with this Ash. It is another of the things that have been told how to make through the readings. And, as the father of the man who makes the Ash said [F. F. Bradley], who was here a day or so ago, his son has not only been helped by the Ash itself but he has made quite a nice thing out of making it for others."
4. 3/15/35 Mr. [287] wrote: "Well, I am much better, but not able to do anything yet. My throat seems to be all o.k. now but my nerves are badly shot - but much better, too.
   "I haven't been down town but three times this winter."
5. 6/17/35 "I am almost well. Can work a little."
6. 7/29/35 "Since my last note to you I had a bad spell with my nerves. Seems as if I can't get real well again, and if I stop the Olive Oil for a week my throat gets worse - but not bad."
7. 8/19/35 He verified appointment, saying: "I am very much better but not well."
8. 8/23/35 EC gave him Ck. Physical 287-17 advising the taking internally of the Animated Ash with the use of the violet ray.

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