This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 12th day of July, 1934, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [652], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [567].
2. As we find, conditions are much improved for the general welfare of this body from that we have had here before. The corrections in the cerebrospinal system are being gradually released to such a way and manner as to make for a better coordination between the sympathetic and cerebrospinal system.
3. We would, under these conditions in the present, continue with the CORRECTIONS only.
4. If it is desired that there be change of scene, of environ, such a place as Reilly's would be well - where there may be the activities in the open, where the physical exercise is required in proportion to the abilities of the responding conditions in the body. If such a change is made, it will be necessary that there be the corrections given in the areas as indicated at least twice each week, and to keep in the open and to reduce - as it would - as it would be required - the sympathetic reactions for the correcting properly of the conditions.
5. Ready for questions.
6. (Q) Would it be possible for the body to get the entire treatments at the Sun Air Farm, under supervision of The Reilly Service?
   (A) It would.
7. (Q) Which would be best, to take the treatments there or continue in Chicago under Kapple?
   (A) When all conditions are considered, for two to three months the treatment at the Farm - at the present season - would be better than with the general surroundings, WITHOUT the necessary open air activities.
8. (Q) Has the hypnotic treatment by Capt. O'Donovan been harmful? If so, how may it be counteracted?
   (A) So far, has NOT been harmful, as we find. But to CONTINUE, until the conditions in the nerve plexus are capable of being supplied with the necessary impulse for activity, would be to RUN DOWN the condition eventually rather than stimulating same. For, where the flexibility of any mechanical activity is forced, until it has either been oiled, massaged, or put in a position to be flexible for the use of same, it is EVENTUALLY a DETRIMENT.
9. (Q) Should there be any change in the treatments suggested?
   (A) This depends upon the manner, or the place of application. With the present surroundings, no. With the change, as indicated, the corrections would be necessary at least twice each week - but this precludes the idea that there will be the exercise IN the open of the general nature that will require the activities of the body to be put into play - that will STRENGTHEN the stamina of the whole system.
10. (Q) Any advice to the parents as to the best course to pursue under the circumstances?
    (A) This should be chosen from the circumstances themselves, as to the best course to pursue.
11. (Q) Any further advice for the body's better welfare at this time?
    (A) Do the right thing; which is to GIVE the body a sufficient opportunity to mete out that which is to be met in self.
12. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Mrs. [652]
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 567-2 on 6/27/34 and subsequent Reports.
2. 7/05/34 Mother submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 7/12/34 Father [643]'s letter:
   [567] has just gone for a nap as he had a turn at about 2:45 this afternoon.
   He was here in a separate room and quiet between 3 and 4.
   I still believe his main trouble is constipation although he insists that it is not, however he is going along with Dr. Kapple.
   I am against NOTHING. I told what one had done for me, moving my arm gently to cure a cold.
   Dr. K goes into his work and uses some strength and should get good results.
   The farm idea would be fine but I have for 5 years followed every lead so that now each new suggestion means a lot of thought as to how I can manage it. We shall await word from you.
   Capt O'Donovan has had no contact with Dr. K. The trouble started by the manager balking Mrs. [652] who only wanted to wait the time you had specified for Dr. K and had not been too antagonistic. She protested but did not stop the Capt's work. I finally became disgusted and lost my temper at the crazy plans this fellow presented. I do not say it is not beneficial. Nor to the contrary. We should have kept all other things away for the time you suggested.
   Mrs. [652] is about a nervous wreck. Worry assisted by cigarettes and coffee. When we get squared away we will have her contact from Va.
   Sincerely, [643]
2. 7/17/34 Mother [652]'s letter: "Mr. [643] thinks [567] will have to stay here. He is working in [643]'s office and going regularly to Dr. Kapple. He doesn't get much exercise but seems to be happy in his work and isn't being pushed at all - rests when he wants to." [She requested 625-1 for [567]'s sister.]
3. 7/27/34 Father [643]'s letter:
   [567] IS BETTER. He is working here and seems to grasp things far better than would have been possible in June. He seldom shows any anger at suggestions, follows instructions, laughs and has gone without a turn, so he says from Wednesday morning, enroute to Dr Kapple until this, Saturday morning as far as I can learn. He keeps a record now and as one of men was with him who told me it was much lighter in power than the former one witnessed, [567] marked it up as one half a turn.
   Under Dr. Kapple [567]'s skin is cleaning up, a healthy tinge all over, red ears and face, showing blood flow. It certainly looks like you had uncovered the hidden cause of his trouble.
   It is also evident that the gland action is being stimulated in a healthy way. Wearys [L. A. Weary & wife Conway who later moved to VB.] not yet to Virginia. Told me yesterday in about two weeks. He is not ill, nor Mrs. Weary. He wants to meet you. He knows many of our great men, presidents of the huge companies and is with Wm Randolph Hearst, American Weekly. Make a good friend of him, as you will I know. He would be a wonderful booster for what he believes in.
   [567] stayed home today. I wanted him to work in the yard and Mrs [652] said; "leave that boy alone." He needs the exercise as he has none very much here. Cigarettes and coffee are hurting him, as they are his mother who OK's poisons and holds back on the best exercise of all i.e. working in the yard. What in hell should one do?
4. 7/31/34 EC's letter:
   I am happy, though, to know that [567] is better. I am glad to know that Dr. Kapple is working along the lines that were outlined and that it is possibly bringing the desired results. I am sure from what you say of how the skin is clearing up, the more healthy flow of blood, makes it look as if we were on the right track. For this I am very, very thankful.
   I will be anxious to meet and know the Wearys. Be sure and have them look us up should they get down to Virginia. I will do my best to be just a normal and as practical as I know how, and if this brings the results, fine.
   With best wishes to all, and looking forward to hearing from you as to further developments, I am
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:MD
5. 7/31/34 [643]'s to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   Perhaps I was somewhat too optimistic in writing you as when I arrived home [567] had had a turn in the afternoon Saturday. This did not disturb me but he had another rather bad one Sunday at 9 A.M. Monday, so far as I know he missed but this morning at 8, he had one and fell or at least went down. Again at 11:30 he had another.
   Yesterday at lunch; I was with him, he called for tea and for breaded pork cutlet. I was unable to dissuade him. In talking with Mr. Parke this morning he says that he did not eat his supper of vegetables but went out afterwards, drank coffee, chocolate malted milk and after coming home, as they were having some beer, and home made at that, he again joined in. This must be the cause for today. Cannot locate what caused the Saturday and Sunday turns.
   Please take my word for it; [567]'s original illness was brought on by an exclusive diet of chocolate in its various forms. His first conscious movement after a turn is for a cigarette. This is hardly your problem; I only ask that you bear this in mind when writing to any of us. It SHOULD be featured. He is taking in more poison each day than he eliminates or almost does. It is plain hell to have a heartache and a backache and a strained pocket book with no apparent effort on the part of the patient. He wants to become well but without any particular fight on his part.
   Shortly will mail check for [625]'s reading.
   Sincerely, [643]
6. 8/06/34 EC wrote Dr. Kapple suggesting that he insist that [567] follow more closely the diet outlined for him.
7. 8/08/43 Mr. [643] requested a Physical Reading.
8. 8/11/34 Dr. Kapple's letter:
   There are a lot of things entering into this case that make it a hard one to handle. I have given plenty study and thought to the care of this special ailment I have yet to see the first case that will respond to any sort of treatment while under a nervous tension from the outside or rather other sources. Mr. [643] came with [567] this P.M. and made the statement while in the treating room that [567] should have chiropractic treatment for the atlas, he says what comes in his mind not thinking what he says. Its the same when he writes you regarding [567]'s diet. You may rest assured I shall give my best in the care of this case.
   Yours very truly [signed] Dr. W. Lee Kapple
9. 8/16/34 Father [643]'s letter: "[567] is better mentally, more cheerful, has forgotten the old threat of suicide and sullen disposition and anger, etc., so that itself is a great stride forward."
10. 8/28/34 "[567] reaches Reilly's Sun Air Farm, Oak Ridge, N.J., on Sept. 4th."
11. 8/28/34 EC's ltr. to Dr. Kapple:
    Many thanks for yours of the 11th, and your report on young [567]. I know what a problem such cases are, and unless you can have the wholehearted cooperation of not only the family but the individual it makes it much more of a problem. I certainly do hope that the very best comes out of it all.
    What has become of our friend, Mrs. [515], who was so interested in having the reports from everyone and wanting to know which one would sympathize with her the most? Has she continued to take treatments?
    From the number of requests we have had from time to time coming from Chicago, I have been considering that possibly the early part of October I would come there for perhaps a week or ten day stay, to see if we might not be of a service to some of those who might seek if we might seek information through these channels, to increase our membership and to interest some in the work being presented through our Association. I would like to ask your opinion in this direction, and we would like to know if we might have your cooperation in handling some of the cases for us. Would you care to suggest to others that they have readings through these channels, or might we use your name in speaking to others about it? Be very frank. Of course, I wouldn't want to cause you any embarrassment, and wouldn't want to be embarrassed by referring others to you unless you wish it. So, please write us very definitely what you think of it.
    Thanking you again for your letter, and with kind personal regards, I am
    Sincerely, EC:GD
12. 9/04/34 Dr. W. Lee Kapple's reply:
    I have just received yours of Aug. 28 and glad you really understand the problems of some of our patients in so far as as treatment is concerned, Mr. [567] has arranged to go east for further treatment. Mrs. [515] has not called of late, but we look for her again soon, her condition will be unchanged after making the rounds, and she will say nothing ever does me any good. I can't imagine any embarrassment on my part, should you use my name in connection with your work and I have on different occasions, suggested to my own patients that they try this system, yes I will be glad if you desire to handle any case you care to send me, provided of course, it is in my field of endeavor, perhaps after you have had a talk with me you might change your mind about the whole program, as there are a few things in the make up of this particular treatment that do not fit with the medical world, and a lot of our neighborhood physicians. I love to explore into things psychical, it interests me greatly, and I try to use it in my own small way to make cures in certain cases, suggestion has helped me many times in this work. Won't you let me hear from you again soon. I think your plan a great one, perhaps we may interest quite a number in your work.
13. 9/06/34 Mother [652] obtained Physical Reading, via request of Mr. [643].
14. 9/10/34 EC wrote about planned trip, etc.
15. 9/21/34 Dr. Kapple's letter:
    In answer to yours of the 10th, I must say that I will be very glad indeed for an opportunity to talk with you personally, when you visit our city this fall. I am deeply interested in your work for the simple reason that you have made two diagnosis [515-1 and 567-1] that were exact, or I might say analogous, to my own spinal finding in these patients. The case of Mr. [567] certainly showed a marked example of spinal disorder and I am pleased you found this treatment was really beneficial to him. I understand the situation in their going away, under the circumstances it was the very best for the boy and I sincerely hope he gets the proper treatment at that place. He has promised to write to me often, but as yet I have not heard from him nor the family. Now again thanking you for your letter and hoping to see you real soon, I am
    Yours very truly, [signed] Dr. W. Lee Kapple
16. 9/21/34 Dr. Reilly's ltr to [643]:
    Mr. [643], Chicago, Ill.
    Dear Mr. [643]:
    Excuse my delay in not communicating with you before, but I wanted to wait until I found some definite improvement in [567].
    Last week he went almost six days without a turn. He started to take a turn several times during the past few days but was able to snap himself out of them each time. He has cut his cigarett down 50% or around 10 a day. His skin and eyes have become clearer and he is gaining in enthusiasm and optimism. All in all I think he has done very well in a short period of time. On Mr. Cayce's request I am making but a small charge of $25 per month for treatments. This is less than half the usual fee as I give [567] 3 to 5 treatments per week. But he is such a fine fellow that I will do everything in my power to fulfill the prophecy of Edgar Cayce's reading. With patience, perseverance and faith we can return your son to you whole in body, mind and spirit.
    Sincerely yours, H. J. Reilly [D.C., Ph.T.] HJR:eb
17. 9/22/34, 9/24/34 Mr. [567] and Dr. Reilly submitted questions.
18. 9/24/34 Gray Salter's ltr.: "[567] seems to be getting better. His spells are getting farther apart and not nearly so long or severe as they were. He says he feels better and eliminations are better. When he feels one of these spells coming on we try to exercise or walk it off and so far have had very good luck."
19. 9/25/34 See 567-4.

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