This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 4th day of April, 1934, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [525], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the American Psychical Institute.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [525], ..., New York City.
2. As we find, there are disturbing conditions in the physical functionings of the body. These in some manners are of a general nature, though they arise from effects of specific conditions as well as general debilitations throughout the system.
3. The specific forces that are involved are from conditions that are both pathological and psychological in their nature, that affect the auditory functionings of the body - or rather they have been affected by the general reactions through a sympathetic psychological condition. Yet the pathological effect is a prolapsus in the Eustachian tubes, and a drying of the fluids in the inner ear; that may be aided, but a complete recovery may not be made for a normal response in same in THIS experience.
4. As we find, the most effective manner to bring aid to the body would be through the breaking up of the prolapsus, or the falling of the tubes and the breaking up of the lesions or thickened tissue that exists from this natural position of same, with the application of the electrical vibrations that may aid in stimulating not only the conditions that are adjacent to the portions affected directly but also in stimulating a better circulation through those portions of the sensory organism that branch from the upper dorsal and throughout the cervical area, for the stimulation of circulation through these portions of the head.
5. This, then, would preferably be done by one who may perform such an operation of breaking up through the areas along the Eustachian tube those lesions there, by the use of - both indirectly and directly - the application of the ultra-violet ray and the violet ray to the portions about the head and neck, WITH general manipulations to aid in stimulating the general activity of a better assimilating system, and that will add to the general health of the body. This would be the means that would be more effective in bringing assistance to this body.
6. Ready for questions.
7. To be sure, we would make such application sufficient distance apart that the first of the operative measures in finger surgery would be sufficient that the body recuperate from the shock of the general reaction, yet not allowing sufficient time that the adhesions or the lesions reform in such a manner as to bring greater distresses to the body.
8. The ultra-violet would be applied to the upper dorsal and cervical area, about every third day, for three to four minutes, at least thirty-eight to forty inches from the body - if the quartz light is used, and the ultra-violet from such an instrument for this body would be preferable.
9. The plain violet ray hand machine would be used every other day, over neck and the upper cervical and around the ear and over those portions of the soft tissue in the face where the circulation affects directly the activity of the sympathetic system.
10. These light treatments may be given at the same periods when general manipulations would be given for the general physical conditions of the body.
11. (Q) How often should the general manipulations be given, and for how long?
    (A) As indicated, every other day or three times a week - at such periods when there would be the application of the violet ray - until the whole system has had the opportunity to respond from the breaking up of the conditions in the ear.
    The results of these, to be sure, will be slow; for the general physical force must be built up, that there may be a restoration - if possible - in the physical condition of the body.
    The first period of treatment would be from three to five weeks, then a rest period of three to four weeks, and then a period of five to seven weeks of treatment.
    If there is to be gained or maintained from these applications, it should be concluded by the end of the second period of the treatments.
12. (Q) Any recommendations for diet?
    (A) These had best be outlined by the one administering the treatments, or governed by that being attempted to be created by the general treatment - from the conditions in the general system as found by such a manipulator.
13. (Q) Should the general manipulations be of the osteopathic or the massage nature?
    (A) As the treatments to be administered, or the operative forces, are to be of the osteopathic school, the general treatments of the body should be of the same school.
14. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to American Psychical Institute, Atten. Mr. Carrington
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. In Feb. '34 arrangements were made with the American Psychical Institute, via Dr. Hereward Carrington, to give a rdg. for Mrs. [525] without charge, this to be a second test case by the Institute.
2. On 11/07/33 Major [432] was given the first test rdg. but he refused to give the rdg. a trial. [It is hoped the suggestions will be followed in Mrs. [525]'s case. It is a case of nerve deafness, pronounced incurable by the medical profession.]

REPORTS

1. 4/04/34 GD's letter to Dr. Frank Dobbins: "The suggestions below have been made for Mrs. [525], ... St., New York City. Could you recommend a good Osteopathic Finger Surgeon in her vicinity who would follow these directions?
   "We have been fortunate in having Dr. M. L. Richardson, Bankers Trust Bldg., Norfolk, Va., cooperate with the reading suggestions for several such cases who have come to him for treatment here. However, I believe Mrs. [525] would prefer going to someone nearer home. If you do not know of a good Finger Surgeon there, I'm sure Dr. Richardson would be glad to recommend one."
2. 4/20/34 "Dr. Dobbins was willing to arrange for the tr. prescribed by you, but as it would cost between $250 and $300, that in itself would make it impossible - but in addition it is now too late for any lengthy course of tr. I have been in town since Nov., but now and through May and June will be out of town a great deal, on business, and probably away all through July and Aug. I am deeply disappointed and trust you will appreciate that I am in no way to blame."
3. 4/23/34 EC's letter: "I have yours of the 20th, and feel very much upset about the situation for you. I know it is not giving the information in the rdg. an opportunity to prove whether it is of value or not, and - of course - it cannot be anything that might be reported by the Society except as something that is not plausible or possible to follow with any degree of satisfaction.
   "After you return from the country, could you make arrangements to have the treatments if we arranged to be responsible for half the payments? I assure you it is the desire of the Assoc. and its members to cooperate in every way possible in proving the value of the information that may come through these channels.
   "Will you please let me know? You might ask Mr. Carrington about it also, and see what can be done.
   "I know it must have been a disappointment to you, and I assure you it is to us. Hoping, though, that some satisfactory arrangements can be made so that you may have advantage of the information, I am, with all good wishes..."
   Copy to Dr. Dobbins " " American Psychical Institute.
4. 4/25/34 letter from Dr. Dobbins, 551 Fifth Ave., N.Y.: "I am very sorry that there has been a misunderstanding about Mrs. [525]. She came into the office to talk to me about her condition and I told her that I did not do the finger surgery myself that an associate of mine did. She asked me what the charges would be and I told her. Since that time I have talked with the other doctor and he said as a favor to me he would cut his charges in half.
   "I too would like to have the American Psychical Institute have a report on a few test cases as I believe that the results would be very favorable. I shall be only too pleased at any time to take any number of test cases at no charge as my contribution to the advancement of the association.
   "I shall send you a report within the next few days on the people that are now under my care."
5. 4/28/34 "Thank you for offering to pay half the tr. expenses but it is impossible for me to make any promises for the future...
   "When I first heard of you last Nov. I was given to understand by Mrs. Carrington that the tr. would probably be very simple, something I could carry out myself - diet and exercise, with possible violet rays, at slight expense...
   "I have been deaf for 30 yrs., during which time, as it increased, I have had much tr., physical, mental and spiritual. My husband was a regular N.Y. physician and surgeon but broadminded enough to interest himself in anything that promised help. Had your rdg. held out decided hope for cure or great relief, and had time and money permitted, I would have tried to overcome my prejudice against severe osteopathic finger surgery - which is not merely manipulation or massage. Dr. Dobbins agreed with you that I might be somewhat benefitted, but added that had you said I could be cured he would have believed you, for he has a high opinion of you and the accuracy of your diagnosis."

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