This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of February, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [428], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [428]; this we have had before.
2. As we find, there are some changes for the better since last we had same.
3. There is the need, with the general application of mechanotherapy or osteopathy, for the keeping of the drainages in the system; the necessity for the better attitude of the body physically and mentally.
4. This has been indicated from the suggestions of the positive meditations as might have been had from Birdi. [Fredoon C. Birdi, N.D.]
5. In making the applications osteopathically, these as we find are not so much for physical adjustments - except at times - but for the quieting of the body and in keeping especially the drainages in the activity of the organs of the digestion and the pelvic system.
6. Hence while coordinating those in the upper portion of the dorsal and cervical, those pressures and manipulations coordinant or coordinating the coccyx center (or the ileum center) and the 4th lumbar with the 2nd, 3rd and 4th dorsal will relieve these tendencies for the feelings of fullness and gas in the system; by the holding of the centers or plexus area, one in the ileum, the other in the 2nd dorsal; the 4th lumbar, the 4th dorsal. One held to the right, the other to the left, for a few moments, will be found to be most beneficial.
7. We would find that a little more of the food values, as has been indicated, would be the better. We would find the addition of Beef Juice to the diet already being taken would be well. We would add a teaspoonful of the Beef Juice two, three, four times a day; not broth nor the fat in same. But when this is taken, sip it. Do not gulp or take spoonsful of it. Sip a teaspoonful two, three, four times a day; taking that much at three to four sips. Let it act with the gastric flows of the salivary glands, the upper portions of the throat, the esophagus, and the upper portion of the stomach. Taken in this manner the assimilation and the strength as received from same will be most beneficial.
8. We would find the use of the vaginal applicator with the violet ray once a week helpful in preventing growth and in keeping the organs of the pelvis better in coordination with the rest of the system. We would not use it oftener than once a week, nor longer than a minute or minute and a half at each application.
9. Ready for questions.
10. (Q) Is the fibroid tumor in the uterus causing any pressure on any vital part?
    (A) This naturally produces a part of the irritation, and the mental attitude or the awareness of same becomes a portion more of the mental disturbance than physical. Hence as has been indicated, the coordinating of centers by equal pressure in those areas indicated; and the use of the violet ray applicator. These will keep down tendencies for pressure, tendencies for growth.
11. (Q) May it be influenced through inhalations?
    (A) This is influenced to be sure, but the influence is more to the respiratory system and the circulation by the inhalations. And these are very well to be used as has formerly been given.
12. (Q) Is exercise indicated; if so, what form?
    (A) Not too great an amount but sufficient for the body to keep an activity away from (that is, mentally so) its own incapacity.
13. (Q) Is the feeling of gas pressure in the abdomen really gas; if not, what causes this feeling?
    (A) This is partially gas, at times; at other times it is the natural nervous reaction from the feeling of filling up, see?
14. (Q) Is the American Saffron alright?
    (A) The American Saffron will be found to be most helpful. This is really preferable to the Spanish Saffron, which is much more expensive.
15. (Q) Am I eating correctly? If not, what should be my diet?
    (A) As has been indicated, we would add Beef Juices; sips of same, three to four times a day.
16. (Q) Any spiritual advice?
    (A) Keep the mental attitudes constructive. Let the meditations be that the body may be used for constructive forces in all its environs. Hold not animosities, grudges nor any feelings of anxiety towards others. Lose self in the thought of helpfulness to others.
17. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Dr. Dobbins
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 428-11 on 1/12/37 and subsequent Reports.
2. 2/12/37 and 2/13/37 She and Dr. Dobbins submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 2/22/37 EC's letter to Dr. Frank P. Dobbins:
   "Thanks for yours of the 12th, hope I do not wish too many hard cases off on you. From the reports I have had - I felt that Mrs. [428] needed someone that would advise with her very definitely, poor soul. She is at times about distracted, I fear. Hope she comes along nicely.
   "If there is any question you would like to ask as the case progresses, please don't hesitate to write us... I know she has tried almost everything, possibly giving nothing time to work out before she was trying something else, and then the conditions at home have not been conducive to the best for one of her temperament. Any suggestion you may have for us will be gladly received."
2. 2/27/37 Mrs. [428]'s letter:
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   "I want to thank you most sincerely for the last reading with which you presented me. Dr. Dobbins is carrying out your instructions and I am busy too, doing all I can. I see also, that Dr. Birdi knows meditations, which would be good for me to use and I have taken the liberty to write to him, knowing right well, that unless my mental forces take a strong hold, all else will be of no avail. I've just got to pull myself together and get busy.
   "In connection with this, I am going to ask you to please forward the enclosed letter to Dr. Birdi, as I have no address, I am hoping that he will give me what my reading calls for. The forces certainly have most emphatically brought us together and I feel such help should be respected and used, don't you think so? Anybody suffering as I did in Dansville can't ever forget what it means to get an answer through you and I am going to do my own level best to 'come back'."
3. 3/29/37 Mrs. [428]'s reply to questionnaire:
   (1) In your opinion did the analysis of the Reading cover the condition? Yes.
   (2) Give symptoms of condition described correctly? All of the reading correct. Illness caused by environs. (trouble in my home, plus overwork for years.)
   (3) What was the physician's analysis of this condition? Psychic Neurosis. (Medical, Physical Cult. Hotel)
   (4) Have the suggestions given in the Reading been followed exactly as outlined? Not exactly, due to non-cooperation in the beginning, and my own inability due to the intensity of the illness. Since the last reading 95% of the instructions have been followed.
   (5) For how long? Approx. 5 weeks.
   (6) Describe the extent to which improvements have resulted? Very slow but steady improvement as regards gas formation.
   For the last two weeks there has been slight painful disturbance in the center pelvic region, due to gas pressure. This is new and I cannot deny being concerned about it. For the present I just want to put myself on record and in the near future may ask for a check reading.
   (7) Comment. Dr. Dobbins did not think it necessary to use the Violet Ray Applicator and at that time I agreed to it, because the handling of the gas formation was all I could do. For the same reason did I NOT use the inhalations, but can do so now.
   Date: March 29, '37 Signed: [Mrs. [428]]
4. 3/31/37 Dr. Frank P. Dobbins' reply to questionnaire:
   (1) Did the Reading presented to you describe the condition of the patient? Yes.
   (2) Were the suggestions for treatment in your opinion proper for this condition? Yes.
   (3) For what period of time has the patient followed directions given in the Reading under your care? Some two months.
   (4) What results have you observed? Patient has done very well considering the condition.
   Diagnosis - Psychic Neurosis caused by menopause.
   (5) Comment. This patient should have some endocrine preparation such as Anterior-Pituitary combined with ovarian extract.
   Date: March 31, 1937 Signed: Frank P. Dobbins, D.O.
5. Letter from Dr. F. P. Dobbins to EC:
   DR. FRANK P. DOBBINS 551 Fifth Avenue New York Phone Vanderbuilt 3-9806-7
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   "I have been wondering, since looking over the report on patient's progress, if the questions might not be put so that the first two would have to be answered other than yes or no. It would be my opinion that a great many physicians not in sympathy with the work would answer just that way. They might agree in part with diagnosis or treatment but not in their entirety and the questions as put leaves no way of showing this. I believe too that there should be a place to include a technical diagnosis as these reports should be filed under that head.
   "Best regards to all the family."
6. 6/03/37 Letter:
   DR. FRANK P. DOBBINS 551 Fifth Avenue New York Phone Vanderbuilt 3-9806-7
   Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   "I am sorry that I cannot at this time give you a real accurate count on the number of cases that I have treated. My estimate would be 80.
   "It would be my opinion that the analysis of the readings would be correct in whole or in part in 90% of them.
   "Results vary widely. In a great many instances directions wouldn't be followed at all. Others would only do a portion of the work required. A great many would not follow them to completion but the instant they felt better would stop the work short. We did get spectacular results in some cases. My direct answer to the third question would be this: We obtained results with the people who followed thru with the readings.
   "I'm afraid that it will be impossible for me to come down to the beach this year as I have just been up to Maine for a few days and I just can't spare the time." Sincerely yours, Frank P. Dobbins, D.O.
   FPD/EF
7. 7/18/38 Mrs. [428]'s letter: "Of course I regretted not seeing you when you were here, but with increasing good health I have the pleasure to look forward to seeing you or your son when you come again sometime in the future."
8. 7/27/38 She obtained Life Rdg. 1647-1 for her baby grandson.
9. 10/25/40 Her husband, Mr. [322] died very suddenly.
10. 4/03/41 She obtained Ck. Life 428-13 in re her work, etc. Also see subsequent rdgs. 428-14 and 428-15 in re her work, business, etc.
11. 11/24/38 MEMO FROM DR. DOBBINS:
    "Think this a grand idea [vault fund - see under 1469-1, Par. R4] and am only sorry the contribution can't be more.
    "If the accumulated records were ever lost thru fire or other mishap it would be a terrible thing.
    "I feel very sure that in years to come the true worth of these readings will be fully realized."
    F. P. D.
12. 2/23/39 Letter from F. P. Dobbins, D.O. to EC:
    Dear Mr. Cayce:
    "I am enclosing check for $25 for your building fund for which I subscribed.
    "There are but 10-12 cases that I would like to get caught up on, but have no report blanks for them. Wonder if you could have some sent up to me?
    "We are all well & keeping quite busy this winter as there is a lot of colds etc around.
    "Hope you are well. Please give my regards to the family."
    Sincerely yours, Frank P. Dobbins
13. 7/11/69 Vt., Letter from Mrs. [428] to HLC:
    Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce, Director Association for Research & Enlightenment, Virginia Beach, Va. 23451 Dear Hugh Lynn,
    "All these years I have been grateful for your kindness keeping me informed of your activities, which finally accomplished the rightful standing of your father and I congratulate you. It was by sheer accident that the N.Y. Times Book Review brought me the entire story.
    "And all along all these years I have held to your father's teachings concerning my health, but my main trouble could never be healed, the Intestinal Putrefaction, causing poor nourishment and constant gas formation, which had to be relieved by hour-long belching, every day. In past years I could keep reasonably comfortable, but this past year foot trouble detracted me and the gas somehow settled in my whole system unbeknown to me, I felt normal. But all of a sudden recently, after what appeared to be a slight toothache, a most frightful pressure-attack lodged in my right chin, feeling for all the world like a bullet-shot with accompanying scream, so unbearably it hurt, then followed by a frightening reaction for at least an hour.
    "These attacks continued at irregular times until I applied massage to relieve the section from gas, which helped, but only to return at other times, never predictable. A visit to our Doctor, who was baffled, yet careful, prescribed pills and my own constant vigilance, belching every few hours, has seen me through so far, except fainting spells during the last two days always near 8-10 in the morning. Right now my Doctor, Mrs. [...] is on vacation and has no substitute except regular Doctors in other towns, hour-long distances away, and being utterly discouraged and frightened my thoughts turned to you for help. In my opinion Doctors are out, but a good healer would be the last resort, and I felt you would be about the only person to my knowledge placed in the best position with all your experience.
    "My original reading was made in Virginia Beach Aug. 1st, 1930 [428-1] in my presence, calling for Osteopathic treatments, but the only two Doctors who would work from readings lived too far away for prolonged treatments and therefore were impossible for me to obtain. I tried one here in Vermont, but also without results, and this is now one of the first rare days I have been without pains. (I am enclosing a copy - part of the original reading.) I am enclosing $5. - for your help and hope that you can place my distress before a healer. I am sure there must be some one in the States and I am willing to pay a reasonable amount, if wanted.
    "I am now 85 years, live in the Green Mountains on an old applefarm with beautiful wilderness surroundings, all of which I love. [Daughter [451]] takes good care of me and all-over family relations are cordial, and I am very happy here. I will certainly appreciate your kindness and hope for your help. I remain,"
    Sincerely yours, Mrs. [428]
14. 7/16/69 Memo from GDT to HLC: "The nearest doctor to her who has agreed to treat A.R.E. people according to the readings is: Dr. Frank H. Caffin, [D.O.], Cabot, Vt.
    "Her letter sounds like she needs some good old physiotherapy, colonics, etc. Say Hello to her and to Dorothea for me when you write."

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