This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of December, 1933, in accordance with request made by the mother, Mrs. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [333] and wife.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis, L. B. and Hugh Lynn Cayce.

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1. EC: Yes. The physical conditions are rather serious in the present, and unless some changes are made we will find that there will be either the disintegration or a PERMANENT reaction in system for mental and physical effects that will be carried on through this experience.
2. The physical conditions are the more recent. These are the effect of congestion in the pulmonaries, and especially in the bronchi. While there have been shown periods of improvement, unless material changes there will be a relapse - and the effect will be more to produce inflammation in the pleura, and cause an overactivity to the lower actions of the hepatic circulation that will be very severe.
3. We would be more mindful that the temperature is not lowered too fast, yet is kept more in control by the application of heat to the upper dorsal and cervical area with an electric heating pad; preferably Dr. Cooper's preparation that carries with same the medicated values into the system in a manner in which the vibrations or emanations from the electrical forces are carried into the body. It will necessitate in the use of same that there be precautions that more cold is not taken when the respirations are raised and the eliminations through the respiratory system, or the perspiratory and respiratory system, are made higher.
4. Also we would give the medicated properties of Syrup of Squill combined with the juice of onions. Boil or steam the onions and squeeze out the juice. To half a teaspoonful of the onion juice we would add six to ten drops of Syrup of Squill, as a dose.
5. Give this about twice or three times each day for the next three or four days.
6. Dissolve three to five grains of Calcidin (whether in one, two, three or five grain tablets). Keep it warm; not hot, but keep it warm - and every thirty minutes to an hour give about half a teaspoonful of the solution. This will be found to be effective.
7. As to the mental attributes or developments, or lack of developments, we find from the entrance of the entity into this material plane there would be found what might be termed causes or karmic influences affecting the body - and the surroundings of the body; yet these are not wholly from prenatal conditions. There was an impeding of the development through a pressure in the cerebro-spinal system, and the very high temperature that existed during an early stage or development of the physical body impaired the connection between the lyden [Leydig], the adrenal and the glands at the base of the brain. Therefore, the effective reactions that pass through the medulla oblongata to the central portions of the brain, both to the lower portion and to the two pones or lobes of the upper portion, are impeded; so that, as we find, there are indications not of mental unbalance but of the dribble that occurs at times, the peculiar reactions in the development at this particular period in the activities of the pre-genitive or generative organs of the system itself - that are under peculiar stress and development, as it were. Or, the organs involved in same show an unusual development in some directions; as in the testes, as to their position and place, showing the effective activity on the pineal and the adrenal and the activities to the actions through the connections between the cerebro- spinal and sympathetic nerve reflexes.
8. We would find that effective measures may be had first by the application of the Radio-Active Appliance that would carry Gold into the system. The first anode would be attached to the base of the brain, or at the first axis, or the 1st and 2nd cervical, as close to the brain as possible, see? Best that this be adhered by tape, see; then removed each time, and keep the application for at least an hour. The other anode carrying the solution of Gold (which would be one grain to one ounce, using about six to ten ounces of the solution at a period; though, of course, this solution would last for fifteen to twenty days, see?) would be attached over the 4th lumbar plexus, or that where we will reach the lower end of the ganglia activity through impulse to the action of the lower portion of the glands that extend through the system that connect with the base of the brain and the distribution of these conditions.
9. Keep these treatments of the Radio-Active Appliance, if the conditions are cleared from the bronchi effection, the lung and the pulmonary effection. Should these conditions be overcome, after there has been a period of rest sufficient for the body to have recuperated from the PHYSICAL effects, then a period of ten to twenty days, then begin with the applications of the Radio-Active Appliance as given. These and these alone, save the gentle massage that would be given to the extremities, and especially to the locomotary centers - which will be in the lower dorsal, or from the 11th and 12th dorsal to the end of the spine; a gentle massage, preferably given with an electrically driven vibrator, using the sponge applicator - also using the same applicator in the upper dorsal, or the lower portion of the cervical and the upper dorsal vertebrae. This would be given immediately following the period of the vibrations from the Radio-Active Appliance carrying Gold.
10. After twenty-six days - twenty-six to thirty days - we would then give the instructions for the changes, for these will be necessitated in bringing about not only the training of the mental but the applications necessary for changes in this body.
11. (Q) Where may this especially prepared electric pad be obtained?
    (A) Any supply house!
12. (Q) Is there any special guidance for the parents in regard to this case?
    (A) We would follow these instructions in the present, and much of the future developments will depend upon how consistently and persistently these are followed.
    Then we may give, as suggested here, instructions not only relative to the body-physical, body-mental and its development, but relative to those who may care or have charge OF this developing body.
13. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mother
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BACKGROUND

1. 11/22/33 Mother's letter: "I wish to ask the cause and the best treatment for his physical and mental development."
2. 11/26/33 Mr. [333]'s letter: "I am enclosing an Ass'n blank from Mr. and Mrs [...] covering the membership of their son, a poor defective child whom we hope can be helped. Such a wonderful, affectionate and appreciative soul."
3. 12/12/33 Mother's letter: "We would like to know the cause of his retarded mental development and the best way to educate him, so that it will bring him happiness. How can we build up his physical resistance so that he will have better health? At the present time he is ill with bronchial pneumonia, but is progressing normally, but if he is worse will let you know before the rdg...
   "I have absolute faith, Mr. Cayce, and believe you will be directed to help us to do what is best for [469]."

REPORTS

1. 12/15/33 GD's note:
   Dear Mrs. [...]:-
   "According to the apparent urgency of the treatment for the physical condition at present, we are rushing this information to you by special delivery. I think the first portion of the treatment will be entirely clear. Then, if he responds and overcomes the bronchial condition, we will be able to direct you as to how to follow out the instructions regarding the Radio-Active Appliance - carrying Gold - which will be to stimulate the proper mental development in coordination with the physical. Please let us hear from you."
2. 1/03/34 Mother's letter: "I followed your instructions and [469] has fully recovered from the bronchial pneumonia, but it has left him very nervous. Mr. [333] and his wife called on us and very kindly offered to look after the Radio-Active battery you recommended, also made an appointment for me to see Dr. Harold J. Reilly of N.Y. where I will get the instructions as to the massage. My husband and I were very much interested in your rdg. and we want to do everything in our power to help [469]."
3. 2/21/34 Mr. [333]'s letter: "They now have the Radio-Active Appliance. It was just over two months after the rdg. was taken that they rec'd the Appliance from Gray Salter."
4. 4/26/34 Mother's letter: "Each day for the past wk. I have intended writing you for a ck. rdg. for [469]. We have been very faithful in [469]'s tr. for nearly 2 mos. and have had splendid cooperation from him. At first the tr. seemed to stimulate too much and he became somewhat unruly, but for the last 2-3 wks. he has been much better. Of course we understand that with his condition, it will be a long time before we see any radical improvement, but we have faith and believe he is going to improve. The physical condition at present is excellent. There is one thing I would be interested in knowing and that is his heart condition. Also, are we doing all that is possible, at the present time, for his mental development?...
   "We have spoken many times of the evening that you, your son and Miss Davis were with us, and how much we enjoyed it. We hope to have you with us again when you come to N.Y...
   "We will continue [469]'s treatment until we have the ck. rdg."
5. 5/03/34 See 469-2.

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