This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 17th day of May, 1930, in accordance with request made by her husband, Mr. [333], via Mr. [257].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [333] and Mr. [257].

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [602]. Now, we find the physical forces of the body are disturbed throughout, and while there are SEEMINGLY extreme conditions, these - as we find - were they taken in the PROPER relationships one to another - may be brought to a near normal condition.
2. There SHOULD be FIRST, as WE find - as soon as POSSIBLE - the change in SURROUNDINGS, or the change in LOCATION and ENVIRONMENTAL forces for the body; for it becomes often as EASY to OVER doctor as to give UNDUE consideration to distresses in the physical functioning of the body.
3. The conditions, as we find, have most to do at the present with the inability of - or the inability of inhibition to produce the assimilation sufficient to replenish, rebuild, the system - as the low VITALITY OF the body prevents, in a measure, giving that as will replenish or REBUILD or RESUSCITATE the life flowing elements of the physical body.
4. These, then, are conditions as WE find them with this body, [602] we are speaking of:
5. The BLOOD SUPPLY shows deficiency in the red blood and in the white blood. There having been the NECESSITY, however, of the body's supplying an OVER abundant quantity of the fluid necessary, or that necessary to produce coagulation in the system, there has become the normalcy of the system to create more of this anemia in the system than is ORDINARY. Hence the vitality, the STRENGTH of the body, is kept constantly at a LOW ebb.
6. The functioning of the ORGANS of assimilation become so involved and so OVER active as to PREVENT the creating through the STRUCTURAL portions enough of the red blood cells. That creates, then, a DEFICIENCY in red blood and white blood count. While the elements of the blood itself are at TIMES CONTAMINATED with the attempt OF the system to ELIMINATE the effluvia or effluvium of the system - dross of the system - to where coagulation takes place, then the ash or the dross MUST be eliminated. Hence we find there are taxations also in THIS direction.
7. Then, in the NERVE SYSTEM - these, we find at times nominal in their relaxation; yet pain so racks the body at times - as is seen through the alimentary canal, as is seen through both the sympathetic and cerebrospinal system, through the vegetative system - for the temperature as created in the system at times comes from the torso of the body mostly. These find overtaxation, and nerve EXHAUSTION then results. When nerve EXHAUSTION IS the result, the temperature ALLAYS - but the body is PROSTRATE from same.
8. In the functioning of the ORGANS THEMSELVES:
9. These, we find, are under the stress of the strain of the conditions as have existed in the system; as DO exist in the system, so that - in giving that as is to act as resuscitating, or as being helpful for the system - we must NOT UNBALANCE the COORDINATING of that as IS assimilated in the system, else we would create that which would produce segregation in various portions attempting to adjust themselves too fast, and bring about again the tendency of plethora, or of that of any ONE ASSUMING more of that as is BUILDING for same, and produce ORGANIC disturbances.
10. In meeting, then, the needs of the conditions of this body, we would first ALTER a great deal the manner of the diet, and of the properties as are given. While there is the necessity of keeping QUIET the nerve system, too much sedative - or too much of a bromide - will NEVER aid in REBUILDING, especially WHEN the VITALITY is incapacitated through the very act OF assimilation. So, we would use those properties which will NOT act as a deadener to the nerves of the brain, or of the cerebrospinal or sympathetic system - but that will ALLAY same without producing that hunger within the vibrations of the centers themselves to be satisfied later, that draws DOWN rather than builds up.
11. Then, there must be consideration as to the very activity of the DIGESTIVE system itself.
12. The water, then, that would be taken, should be equally or well divided in THIS manner:
13. Of a mornings - this may be altered, to be sure - there should at least be an ounce of LIME water, or equal parts lime water, cinnamon water - UNLESS the CINNAMON water at times produces too much belching, then this may be diminished - that is, the cinnamon water; then, during the early morning, or morning hours, there should be included in the water taken, ELM water, see? In the evenings these should be changed, then, to those that will carry SMALL quantities of lithia water. This may easily be seen, as to the change this must produce in the very stomach walls themselves, and ALLAY much of the BURNING sensations as come from the very walls of the stomach itself.
14. The foods shall be much of the oils as will be assimilated. That of olive oil in very SMALL quantities but OFTEN given. Those of beef juices, all the body will assimilate - and if given every hour is not TOO often, if the body ASSIMILATES same. In giving also those properties, as much of the juices of the calves' liver, of the hog tripe, of codliver oil - THESE in small quantities - these will ASSIMILATE and be built up, and BUILD up the system, will the waters as given FIRST prepare the way FOR assimilation.
15. Each day, also, there should be at least three to thirty minutes - dependent upon the vitality of the body - of the Infra Red light given, that the very structural portion of the bone themselves may be enlivened, that the red blood corpuscles may become more active and more numerous in the system. These should be altered from the cerebrospinal - or with the body lying on the face, also with the body lying on the back - these changed about from day to day, that we may have the activity of same in ALL PORTIONS of the bone. The ribs, the neck, the head, the back, the hips, the lower portion of the limbs - ALL of these should have their portion of THIS activity.
16. Following each treatment there should be the MASSAGE - not deep manipulation, but the MASSAGE of the MUSCULAR forces, FOLLOWING OUT the nerve ends from each ganglia very much in the line of the NEUROPATHIC application of massage, see?
17. Also would be well that ONCE each week there be given the ULTRA-VIOLET - THIS applied DIRECTLY to the SOLAR PLEXUS center.
18. Of evenings, before the time to rest, see? before the preparation for the night - massage thoroughly into the whole length of the cerebrospinal system, following out the length of the whole cerebrospinal system, that of the sympathetic nerve system, that of equal parts of olive oil and tincture of myrrh. Heat the oil and add the myrrh. This should be massaged in a CIRCULAR motion; not just up and down, but making only sufficient for each application. About two dessertspoonsful, or a tablespoonful and a half of each. This should be CIRCULARLY massaged from base of brain to the end of the spine.
19. When the body is bathed off with SPONGE bath of morning, would be well that consideration be given to the body as respecting the RESPIRATORY system; that is, POWDER same - the WHOLE body - with that of the powder, or of that CARRYING the ELM, or TOLU powdered in same, see?
20. Ready for questions.
21. Keeping these up, we will find that within ten days to two weeks the body would be able to be moved. Then it should be where it will be in the OPEN AIR as MUCH as possible, that there may be more oxygen RELEASED in the system.
22. Would be well that OCCASIONALLY - not too often - there be given the MEDICATED ash, that this may release the oxygen. Give that ONLY on the days when the ULTRA-VIOLET is to be applied, and it should be given at least an HOUR BEFORE the application of the ultra-violet. The dose would be one-quarter grain in glass of water - medicated ash, see? stirred into the water, but drinking the whole quantity. This would be given in PLAIN water, or that half and half of CARBONATED water would be better; but let the water as has been given be of the elm, the lime, the lithia, and don't be afraid to GIVE the water! This in the elm may be the cool. The other, if it's not TOO cold, will be better.
23. In ten days we may move the body to different surroundings, provided the strength is given the body, see?
24. (Q) Would Cayce Hospital at Virginia Beach be the place?
    (A) Be A place, and where it might have the applications given - for here it will be able to receive all the treatments as have been outlined. Very few other places it would.
25. (Q) Were the X-ray treatments given recently the proper treatments, and were they beneficial?
    (A) They were not OVERLY harmful; not OVERLY beneficial. These are HELPFUL, but - as we have outlined here - HERE'S a variation between the form of treatments: In the X-ray treatment we have that which destroys the character of certain effluvium in the blood itself. This is not particularly needed to be destroyed in this body.
    In the applications of the INFRA Red, we have a ray dealing WITH the COVERING of the BONE itself, and ESPECIALLY the soft end FROM which the effluvia for the central unit of each red blood corpuscle EMANATES. See the necessity of applying same in this particular case?
    In the application of the ULTRA-VIOLET ray, we have that which DESTROYS in the tissue that SUFFICIENT of effluvia that GIVES the red and the white the NECESSARY congealing or gluco in the system for the coagulation. See? Now that's the variation in the character of treatment.
26. (Q) Is there any trouble with teeth?
    (A) Trouble with teeth, but don't bother with them while the body is in such a condition! Let's build UP a little farther! THEN we may reach that condition! The condition as is a basis of the trouble, that the inability of the body to inhibit that assimilated as to build for every PORTION of the system alike!
27. (Q) Is there any indication of tape worm?
    (A) Not as yet. There is always INDICATION, to be sure! for these conditions exist in every WELL ROUNDED body, even - for ONE body lives upon another in every form of existence. Even the flea or the mite has its parasite. The human body, internally and externally, has ITS parasite! These are not above the normal at present in this body.
28. (Q) Has she a floating kidney?
    (A) We haven't said anything about it, have we?
29. (Q) Will the present doctors assist in carrying out this treatment until she is able to come to Virginia Beach?
    (A) No.
30. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n office
    Copy to Cayce Hospital
    Copy to Mr. [257]
    Copy to Self to be given to Dr. Grace C. Berger, 77 Park Avenue, New York City, Telephone Caledonia 2028

REPORTS

1. 5/19/30 Husband [333]'s letter: "Upon my return home yesterday, we started in with the program of tr. as laid out by you. We are looking forward to seeing you in the early part of July, and I will keep you advised as to developments in the meantime."
2. 6/19/30 "There has been a steady gain and improvement in her condition and a gain in weight. I do not feel, however, that there will be any permanent benefit until we can get away from our present location and until Mrs. [602] is where she can have a complete rest. Consequently, we are trying to work out a plan to come down to the hospital at Va. Beach." ["I feel that through our experience thus far that, through Mr. Cayce and his wonderful gift, I have really found God for the first time, and I feel that our further contact with the organization and the fine people connected with it, is to be a great benefit to us."]
3. 7/01/30 Mrs. [602] was admitted to Cayce Hospital to be treated for premature menopause.
4. 7/09/30 See 602-2.

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