This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach. Va., this 25th day of February, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [454], through Mr. [257], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here; this we have had before.
3. Ready for questions.
4. (Q) Please describe in detail the conditions of the body and what caused them, and when?
   (A) As we have indicated, poisons have gradually arisen - or toxic conditions - that have produced through the body a neuritic reaction; just as indicated in the intercostal muscles through portions of the rib area, as well as through other parts of the body. Thus those suggestions made as to where and as to what means to take to eliminate the causes.
   To be sure, the strapping of the body helps; but this is no cure, - neither is there being much administered to eliminate the sources or causes! And the severe pains through portions of the body arise from these causes!
5. (Q) What is condition of her ribs, and is it necessary for them to remain bound and strapped? Are ribs broken or injured?
   (A) Rather as just given, this is intercostal muscles and nerves. We do not find any broken or injured, in any way.
   The strapping aids, in that when attempting to move it keeps the body from moving in such a manner as to produce severe pains; but as for it being a helpful thing towards curative measures no. Remove the causes, - through the hydrotherapy, and especially through the setting up of better eliminations by the colonics and the toning of the system with those properties indicated to be added in the diet and in the general activity.
   DO NOT resort to sedatives, save when absolutely necessary, for this only adds to the poisons necessary to be eliminated - and causes slower activity through some portions of the functioning system that are necessary to be active in order for the body to adjust itself to better conditions.
6. (Q) Why the pain in back?
   (A) Nerve pressure from the neuritic tendencies, or poisons and pressures on nerve forces.
7. (Q) Since she cannot travel, who is best doctor in N.Y. to treat her?
   (A) She can travel if she DESIRES to! Otherwise, we would have the hydrotherapy and the diets indicated. Let the body choose for herself a good physiotherapist. There are many that are competent. Someone from Reilly's, [Harold J. Reilly, Ph.T.] or from any of those groups that are in accord with suggestions indicated. Backman [Louis H. Backman, Ph.T.] would be fine.
8. (Q) Why are these particular things given?
   (A) To make for a better balance with the disturbed portions of the system.
9. (Q) What foods should she eat daily?
   (A) Those that are easily assimilated; less acid-producing, though plenty of orange juices and FRUITS of all kinds.
   The Jerusalem artichoke that has been indicated is for the pancrean activity with the kidneys; for, from the amount of insulin [inulin? insulin reaction?] in same, this will be inclined to make for a change in this activity through the body, thus reducing the pressures in all of the blood supply and the general nerve system - that is, the pressures from poisons, see? Prepare the artichoke in Patapar Paper. Do not attempt to eat the shell, of course, but cook the whole artichoke in the Patapar Paper, then mash the inside of it as you would a potato and add a little seasoning - or a little butter - just to make it palatable.
10. (Q) What liquors or wines are good or bad for body?
    (A) None of these are good for the body, not even the carbonated waters are good for the body! A little red wine AS a food, but not as a stimulant, is alright occasionally; that is, taken in the late afternoon or evening with black or brown bread.
11. (Q) What exercise can and should body take daily to build back her resistance?
    (A) Most of the exercise in the immediate should be administered by the ones making the helpful applications for corrective forces through the body; then gradually those exercises as we have indicated.
12. (Q) How often should colonics be taken, and how much water?
    (A) These should be taken sufficiently often to keep away the mucous that is indicated by the system's attempting to throw off through the alimentay canal, see? At first, these should be about ten days to two weeks apart; though enemas may be taken between these periods if necessary; for these will remove poisons and aid in correcting the conditions - if the body will keep quiet and follow all of the applications suggested.
13. (Q) Should massages be given; if so, with what and how often?
    (A) If these are given daily it would be helpful, if they are given gently enough! Use Peanut Oil.
14. (Q) Explain why metabolism is affected.
    (A) Because of the affectation of the glandular force and the over-amount of poisons through the body.
15. (Q) What is her condition generally called by the doctors?
    (A) They can call it what they will or may! It's toxic poisons and neuritic tendencies from same; the after effect, of course, of being under anaesthesia as well as the general inflammation through the system!
16. (Q) Any further advice?
    (A) If there would be the helpful forces, do those things indicated.
17. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self (Extra copy for Mr. [257] to be give to the Physiotherapist you choose)
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 454-7 on 2/12/41 and subsequent Reports.
2. 2/22/41 Friend, Mr. [257], submitted questions.
3. 2/23/41 He phoned additional ones.

REPORTS

1. 3/15/41 "Please forgive my inexcusable delay in sending my acknowledgement of your prompt and kind second reading. I appreciated it more than I can express and it was so much more comprehensive than the first and so much of it was sound advice.
   "I suppose a neuritic condition and an arthritis one are so closely allied that they affect one in the same way. Both sets of x-ray pictures showed arthritis - and lack of calcium. At the time of the last (second) reading a cracked rib WAS healed; at the first, however, it was very painful.
   "I took your advice as to Jerusalem artichokes daily, until now I can't get another down. I avoided all alcohols, mineral waters and as much as possible gave up sedatives. Not entirely, since that is my one resort when my joints become too knotted.
   "Dr. Ober of Boston, and Dr. Mayer our family doctor [Mentioned also yrs. ago in her son's 5603-1 Reports. Is this Albert Mayer, M.D.?], also the x-ray treatment gent, Dr. Harris, were ALL violently against any massage, even light or gently given. My bones are so brittle, what with calcium lack and the results of the x-ray treatments necessary after my operation, [Had she already had the breast amputation, which we did not know about until 11/41?] that they were afraid of injury or stirring up poisons. For the same reasons they objected to any exercises or hydrotherapy. So at that point I'm at a stand-still.
   "I have been taking calcium, as I said, and Vitamin D. (Ertron), and of all things cobra venom injections.
   "Woe is me! I'm getting better very slowly, but still there IS an improvement week by week.
   "My love to Mrs. Cayce. I remember her so well; to Gladys, and to Tom Sugrue, all good wishes - and thanks again to you.
   "I'd be so glad to hear from you about what the next step should be, if any." Fondly yours, [454]
2. 11/41 Friend Mrs. [903] reported: "[454] was operated on for cancer - had both breasts removed. Everybody says she looks perfectly awful - no hope."
3. 1/11/42 Friend Mr. [257]'s letter: "Did you know [454] died?"

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