This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Mitchell Hastings, 410 Park Avenue, New York City, this 20th day of January, 1934, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [492], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [443].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [492].

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [492], present in this room.
2. Now, as we find, there have been and are conditions that may be relieved or eased; for there has been a tendency for the contraction in portions of the system that brings to the body severe pains, particularly in the reaction to extremities; produced, to be sure, by other conditions. And these contractions, the lack of the vital forces necessary to carry the normal flow of circulation both as to lymph and to blood supply, are produced by other conditions - as we shall see.
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [492], present in this room:
4. As to the BLOOD SUPPLY, we find this somewhat below the normal, caused in part by an impaired circulation and by the non-activity of certain forces or glands in the body to produce the necessary elements that carry on the proper coordination in the eliminations from used forces in the system. Hence we find at times in the hands, in the arms, in the extremities, in the limbs, a contracting in the muscular forces; produced by the cartilaginous forces and the muscular contraction by the loss or lack of eliminations of drosses from the system; producing in the nerve system a character of inflammation first, then a contraction and tendency towards hardening that makes for the disorders.
5. In the NERVE SYSTEM, or systems, we find somewhat the seat of the troubles; producing in specific centers impairments of the circulation. Through the subluxations there these prevent the proper flow to organs of the body, and if these were released the disorder would be relieved and there would be a much more satisfactory experience to the body through the activities in the physical, the mental and the spiritual reactions.
6. These subluxations, as we find, are rather of a specific nature; in the upper dorsal, in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd dorsal plexus, and reflexly produce in the 4th lumbar area the same character of contraction that has not as yet progressed sufficiently in the impingements produced as to make the lower reaction through the locomotaries as distressing.
7. As to the ORGANS of the body themselves, these are very good - considering the general reactions through the system; yet with the release of the impingements and with the proper stimuli to the system for the varied things necessary to create nearer a normal balance, we will bring about to all of the system - as indicated - a much better reaction.
8. True, we have at times some disturbances to the activity of the kidney, the bladder, and the inflammation that arises that produces some irritation from the character of the NON-eliminating forces that have been produced in body in this area. At others we have conditions in throat, in bronchi, that are rather as a fullness, tending to make for the feeling of necessity of swallowing the more often than necessary; or nothing there apparently TO swallow, but the inclination to, or the tendency for the filling up of the passages in the nasal or in the soft tissue by lack of the proper circulation. Hence these portions of the system in their disturbance are rather reflex than the cause of the condition; though, if the condition continues, the contributory causes for this would bring about a more detrimental effect, or more pain, more uneasiness, more disease to the whole general system.
9. As we find, that which will be of the greater aid to the body-physical in the present would be:
10. First we would begin to take internally very small quantities OFTEN of pure olive oil, a few drops every hour during the waking state - not in the evenings, you see. Do this for a week to ten days, first. This is to add to the system those properties that will make for reactions through the whole of the alimentary canal and, specifically, to the glands or ducts where assimilation takes place; stimulating secretions in the area of the pancrean and the liver activity.
11. Thus, with the manipulations osteopathically given, which we would then begin, there may be the releasing of the impingements in those areas specifically that we have indicated, and in the whole system generally, so that there will be less tendency for the contraction or for the severe pains that come to the extremities.
12. When such pains occur, or such distresses where there are the severe pains, we would apply saturated solution of Epsom Salts over the brachial area; that is, from the 6th and 7th cervical to the 7th and 8th dorsal; also - when there is the heaviness - over the lumbar area, when there is the uneasiness in the locomotion, that may disturb the body at times, and over the sacral area. This will bring relief to the body.
13. Osteopathically, we would make the adjustments in the portions of the system indicated, with the general treatments; with the specific application of the Epsom Salts packs when there are the distressing reactions in extremities.
14. The first period of treatments from the osteopathic manipulations should be thirteen to fifteen such applications; as to whether once or twice a week, this would depend upon how MUCH there is able to be relieved in those periods of treatment and adjustment, which will of necessity depend upon how relaxed the body may be during such treatments.
15. Then, after the first period of osteopathic treatments, we would begin the use of the atomic iodine (Atomidine) for the building up of the glandular reactions in the system; not in the dosages that have been indicated by some, but rather in SMALL quantities. Begin with one drop in water for two days (half a glass of water). Then for the next two days take two drops once each day. Then for the next two days take three drops each day. For the next two days take four drops each day. See? Then begin again with one drop, and so on.
16. The period of rest from the osteopathic manipulative treatments would be for two to three weeks. Then there would be another period of such treatments, with the Atomidine being taken away from the system and rather the use of the saturated solution of Salts to LIQUEFY the portions from which the impulses arise that make for the hardening of the conditions in the muscular ends, and in the tendons.
17. And these, as we find, will bring relief - and much of same - to the body.
18. Ready for questions.
19. (Q) Should the saturated solution of Salts be applied as a rub or as packs?
    (A) As packs. Use the crash towel to hold heat for covering same, as to remove the pressures and relax the system for the adjustments.
20. (Q) Can my arthritis be cured?
    (A) This is what we are talking about! This is what we are to ease - these tendencies!
21. (Q) Can the acidity of stomach be overcome?
    (A) With these applications as we have indicated, that will make the tendency for the gastric forces of the stomach to be so adjusted that the hydrochlorics do not regurgitate, the acidity will be removed. Also the manipulations osteopathically will remove those tendencies for the activities that make for impulses towards the creating of same.
    Also, to be sure, the body should watch the diet; and let this be of those properties that are easily assimilated but that are effective in their BUILDING for NEW blood and nerve supply.
22. (Q) Give suggestion as to type of foods best for the body in building the blood.
    (A) This may be used as an outline for the body; to be sure, altered at times when with the changes different conditions or things may agree with the body:
    Mornings - citrus fruit juices or cereals, but DO NOT take cereals and fruit juices at the same meal. A cereal drink. Rice cakes or brown bread with honey.
    In between the breakfast and the lunch meal there should be taken - in very small sips - BEEF JUICE; not the beef but the JUICES of same, with none of the flesh at all. A whole tablespoonful may be taken, but in small sips, with a wafer or such.
    Noons - preferably the GREEN vegetables, as lettuce, celery, tomatoes, spinach, carrots, peppers and the like. See?
    In the afternoon it would be well to take a drink made of dried milk, and preferably spirits frumenti would be added to same either strong or mild - to suit the taste of the body, and to make for digestion in its activity.
    Evenings - a well balanced meal, but never any red meats - if the beef juices are taken properly each day.
23. (Q) Can I drink alcohol?
    (A) As indicated, it is WELL for the body - provided, when it is taken, there are those foods that it works with in the digestive system. See?
24. (Q) How can supersensitiveness to all noise, which so disturbs my sleep, be overcome?
    (A) With the removal of the pressures in the cerebro-spinal system, and especially in those connections where these are coordinating with the sympathetic system, we will find this will be MUCH improved.
25. (Q) Why, after waking in the night, cannot I go to sleep again?
    (A) The disturbances to the sympathetic system that make for visioning to self all those things that either disturb in self or in self's relations. The super sensitiveness, created by the pressure in the areas indicated; upper dorsal and, sympathetically, lower lumbar.
26. (Q) Any other suggestions for the body?
    (A) As we find, we would follow these conditions that we have outlined. First those properties in small quantities (olive oil) that will sweeten and aid the digestive system to make for better assimilation, by creating same through the small quantities assimilated at the time. Should there be the tendency for belching or tasting the olive oil afterwards, then reduce the quantity but keep on taking it until there has been the opportunity for the adjustments osteopathically to be made in the cerebro-spinal system, as related to these conditions, and using the packs as indicated for the removal of the pressures from the areas from which the impulses emanate. See? But do not take more than a quarter teaspoonful of the olive oil at a time.
    Also we would follow the diet according to the outline we have given, for we may build UP the body, thus creating in the system that necessary. For, the lack of gland secretion has brought about the tendency for a contraction, or the arthritic reaction in the body. Taken at this time, it may be entirely eradicated from the system.
27. We are through for the present.

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    [See 492-1, Par. R1 for GD's notes to facilitate following the rdg.]

BACKGROUND

1. Mrs. [492] submitted questions, saying she mainly wanted help for her arthritis.

REPORTS

1. 1/20/34 GD's notes to facilitate following the rdg. suggestions: Obtain the pure olive oil. Take a sip every hour during the day, for a week to ten days.
   For the osteopathic adjustments and manipulations, we would recommend Dr. Frank Dobbins, 551 Fifth Avenue, New York City, who has had experience with following the reading suggestions and has gotten results by so doing. After getting started he could tell just how often you should have such treatments, for the first series. He might also, before the ADJUSTMENT treatments, give you the Epsom Salts packs to relax the areas that need adjusting. I will explain how to make these packs, so that if you have severe pains in the extremities you may use them at home to bring relief. Dissolve as much Epsom Salts as possible in enough water to thoroughly saturate a crash towel. Apply this as hot as possible to the parts affected (where the pain is, when treating yourself; and on the spine where adjustments are needed, when applied by the osteopath). Cover with a dry crash towel to hold the heat. Let it remain until cool. If not entirely easy, apply again. The Epsom Salts water may be re-heated, but be sure to have as much Epsom Salts in the water as will dissolve each time.
   After the first series of osteopathic treatments you would rest from them for two to three weeks, in the meantime taking the Atomidine in the manner indicated. Atomidine is manufactured by Schieffelin & Co., New York.
   Then you would begin all over again with the treatments in the order given.
   The diet outline seems quite clear. This is only an outline, and you are to change it as your condition changes and as you find that you can switch to other things.
   Don't hesitate to ask us about anything you do not understand. We are only too glad to help in any way possible.
   Please let us hear from you as to how you get along. After the first or second series of treatments, it might be well to get a check-reading and see just how you are getting along - and receive suggestions for any advisable changes in treatment, or in the manner they are given.
   (DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING PURE BEEF JUICE)
   Put small chunks raw lean beef in covered fruit jar. Put jar inside pan of water (water coming to about half the depth of jar). Boil until chunks of beef are thoroughly done. Strain. Keep juice in cool place. Take as directed.
2. 2/21/34 Dr. Frank P. Dobbins' letter: "Mrs. [492] had a marked reaction following the second treatment. The pain that was in the hands started to go up the arms and from a condition of chronic constipation there was a diarrhea. We feel quite encouraged as it is very hard to stir up the chronic condition that she has had for years. She is sleeping much better and is quite free from pain."
3. 4/25/34 Mr. [440]'s letter: "Mother [443] says you were all off on Mrs. [492]. I told her she should get the full details from Mrs. [492] and write you, giving you an opportunity to take a ck. rdg. and then she might be in a position to give you some intelligent criticism. Ladies, especially old and unoccupied ladies, have the habit of letting doctors make up their mind for them and I do not doubt but that this is what happened in Mrs. [492]'s case."
4. 5/01/34 EC wrote Mrs. [492] inquiring about her health.
5. 5/17/34 Dr. Dobbins' letter: "Mrs. [492] took 10 treatments and then discontinued. She then started taking the Atomidine; came back and took 7 treatments more and then decided to stop all treatment and go back to Dr. Burbank [Reginald Burbank, M.D.?]. I do not feel that she gave either of us a fair chance and told her so. She was a patient of Dr. Burbank's for some 10 years and in that time was getting no help. She came to us about 6 wks. and got help yet was not pleased with the results."
6. 5/29/34 Mrs. [492]'s letter: "You very kindly wrote and asked how I was getting on, following the tr. you gave during my Health Rdg. I regret to say that it was not a success. A serious attack of arthritis in my knees where I had never had it before made it necessary to go back to my former physician, whom I had not consulted for three yrs., and now it is almost entirely cured.
   "Thanking you and with every good wish for your continued success, I am" Very Sincerely yours, Mrs. [492]
7. 5/31/34 EC's letter: "Many thanks for yours of the 29th. I'm sorry indeed to know that you had an attack of arthritis, but happy to know that you have been relieved - trust you will continue to be on the improve.
   "We have had through the years quite a number of cases where there have been suggestions for the eliminating of this troublesome disorder from the system. Those who have systematically and conscientiously followed the suggestions made have received the results promised.
   "Know that we will always be glad to try and be of a service whenever we can.
   "Appreciating your report, and trusting we may in some way or manner be of a service, I am..."

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