This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 25th day of April, 1933, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [320], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [255].

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

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here; and, as we find, the attitude mentally of the body is conducive to the betterment of not only the physical forces that disturb the equilibrium but - if the attitude is maintained - there will come for the body many an awakening in the experience of gaining the equilibrium; those experiences that will be worth while.
2. As to the physical disturbances, then, we find that these are results of conditions arising from varied impulses from tissue and organic functioning that have received improper impulses through the disassociation of the radial axis in organic functioning.
3. Or, while not that of the malicious activity in operative forces, some connections or tying of the blood vessel in operation that were in improper position.
4. Hence, there has continued to be an accumulation about scar tissue; periods when the impulses that are brought to portions of the system function rather in indiscriminate manners.
5. Hence we have that of a weakened condition in some phases of the activity through the system, and an unusual impulse of activity in other directions.
6. Hence the menopause period has not only been prolonged but has rather continued to bring impulses for the activity of eliminations through the organs, that should have long since been absorbed in activity in other directions.
7. Hence we find those existent conditions of the continued awareness of a heaviness and a dull pain existent at most periods through the lumbar and sacral area, as well as - when the activity of the body is erect - bringing a pressure upon the bladder and associate organs, as to produce an incoordinate activity on kidneys and the areas of same; with at times those profuse eliminations through the organs of pelvis that produce the irritation, causing pains through the lower limbs, tiredness and an irritation in the general nervous system; disturbing the organs of assimilation or digestion, the distribution of same, as well as those eliminations through the alimentary canal - bringing at times periods of constipation and an equal reaction as of a diarrhea or diarrheic reaction - at other periods.
8. Then, in meeting the specific conditions in the present, as we find, these may be to a great extent overcome, and through specific applications - and specific adjustments, with the nerve forces and impulses so altered, not only the flow of impulse in nerve ends but the circulation in the veins also altered, or the returns to various portions for eradication of poisons, or the the picking up of renewed life energies - change all these conditions.
9. To be sure, it will require patience and persistence; yet we may find that relief may be brought in part almost immediately for the body.
10. While there will be periods of recurrent distress, there will be the gradual longer periods of maintaining the strength and virility of the body, the activities in every direction being of the natures that are more conducive to the better physical welfare of the body.
11. Then, we would begin in this manner:
12. First, there should be those periods of rest, as well as during such periods making specific applications that will aid in bringing those activities in the system as to RELIEVE these tendencies of heaviness in the abdominal area, and specifically in the organs of the pelvis, relieving those tendencies in the activities of the system in the directions that we have outlined.
13. During such rest periods (which should be taken once or twice a day, lying prone upon the back), at least three times each week make specific applications in this manner:
14. Dip a heavy crash towel in a saturated solution of Epsom Salts and apply over the lumbar and sacral area. Rest on this as long as the heat maintains the relaxing for these portions of the system.
15. Before applying the saturated solution we would rub gently over the area those properties - equal parts - of tincture of myrrh and olive oil. Heat the oil and add the myrrh. For each application there would be required about a teaspoonful of each ingredient.
16. We would also, once or twice each week, have the general manipulations - osteopathically given - over the whole of the body, with SPECIFIC applications made in the lumbar and sacral area - and especially in the coccyx end of the spine, for relaxing GRADUALLY adjusting; but these should come towards the latter portion of the treatments - and there should be, for the first course, at least fifteen to sixteen treatments.
17. There should also be the use of douches (To two gallons of water add a tablespoonful of Creolin), that may cleanse all the areas of the vagina and organs of pelvis, thus MAINTAINING for same the conditions that will PREVENT reinfections from those discharges in same. We would find also that the activities of the body will be materially aided.
18. It will also be found that at times the medicated packs for the organs of pelvis will be helpful to the body. These we would give PREFERABLY during the second course of manipulations and adjustments osteopathically; and there should be a period of two to three weeks BETWEEN those periods when the osteopathic treatments are taken. Or, a REST period - see?
19. The diet for the body should be well-BALANCED, tending towards alkalinity for the system rather than acid.
20. Ready for questions.
21. Follow these suggestions; do these, and we will find bettered conditions coming for this body.
22. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 4/17/33 Letter: "It is very difficult for me to walk more than a dozen blocks, or to attend to my household duties without frequently resting. Also I have difficulty retaining my urine, and must go too often, even getting up during the night once or twice.
   "The pain when walking or standing is low down in my back, and pressure in the pelvic cavity. After the birth of my second child (about twenty-three years ago) I went under a major operation for misplaced womb, and laceration of same. Have never felt entirely well since then, and during the last two years am more troubled.
   "I do my own housework and really must be a good deal on my feet, and am most anxious to obtain relief if possible."

REPORTS

1. 4/27/33 "Your health rdg. for me was rec'd last night, and I wish to thank you very much. I shall try to carry out the treatments accurately, and am quite prepared to persist until a cure has been effected...
   "Can you perhaps recommend a woman osteopath whom I could go to for the treatments, here in N.Y.?
   "Mr. [373] and I both feel that it is a very convincing reading, and are full of encouragement over the benefit we feel I will receive from it."
2. 5/03/33 EC referred her to Grace Berger, D.O.
3. 6/07/33 "Dr. Frank P. Dobbins is giving me two treatments a week, and I am attending to the home treatment faithfully. It seemed very slow at first but now I do feel better and am much encouraged for a final cure."
4. She requested 362-1 [Life Rdg.] for her son.
5. 7/06/33 She requested 373-1, a Life Rdg. for her husband.
6. 1/12/34 Dr. Frank P. Dobbins' ltr.: "Mrs. [320] was in the office 1/09/34. She is feeling very much improved. The pelvis has been brought in line, giving her relief from the bad back. The feet are no longer giving her trouble. There is a reduction in weight [174 to 126] which has resulted in very much more energy. The bladder symptoms have not subsided and in view of the lacerations and prolapsus of the uterus I do not believe will without using tampons. I have urged her to have a check reading."
7. 2/17/34 EC's ltr. to Dr. Dobbins: "I saw Mrs. [320]. She is certainly very loud in praise of you and your abilities."
8. 5/17/34 Husband [373]'s ltr.: "Mrs. [320] developed a serious case of asthma and other complications while we were on vacation in Cuba. However, now being back over a week, everything seems to have subsided and she is well again."

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