This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at 1867 Kalorama Road, Washington, D.C., this 9th day of February, 1935, in accordance with request made by Dr. Geo. W. Chiswell, new Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Hamilton Hotel Lecture by Edgar Cayce.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Geo. W. Chiswell, D.C.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, Mrs. [822].
2. Now, as we find, the conditions that disturb the better physical functioning of this body arise from impediment produced by the breaking up of tissue that has involved the nerve reactions as related to a proper circulation. Thus there has been the cutting off much of those impulses from the locomotory centers, both in the lower axis of the spinal system - or in the upper pelvic axis - and the lumbars; also in those activities from the brachial. Hence there has been produced a deeper circulation than the external or superficial activity of the body.
3. These conditions in the present, as we find, have been and are receiving those stimuli through the activities on the centers to relieve these pressures; but they would be materially aided by the adding of an oil rub to the adjustment and massage, especially in these active centers, that the properties may be absorbed by the body in a manner as to supply to the superficial circulation (that is slow in its activity) an impetus to stimulate the muscular and tendon forces in the nerve ends of the sciatic as well as the superficial branches throughout the body, as related to its activity. Properties for such a massage would be combined in this manner:
4. To 4 ounces of Russian White Oil as a base, we would add - in this order and proportion:

   Kerosene Oil...........................1 ounce,
Witchhazel.............................1 ounce,
Oil of Wintergreen.....................1 ounce,
Oil of Cedar...........................1 ounce,
Tincture of Benzoin..................1/2 ounce,
Oil of Mustard.......................1/4 ounce,
Oil of Sassafras......................40 minims.

   These in their natural solution, with this as a carrier, will tend to separate, but may be shaken together and then a quantity poured in an open container for massaging. Massage in those centers in the 4th lumbar, in the sacral area, the head of the sciatic centers, along the limb under the knee, in the brachial center; all the body can absorb. This would be done three or four times each week; it will materially aid in bringing a better activity to the physical forces of the body.
5. Keep the manner of exercise as indicated, both to the physical and mental body, and to those activities through the digestive and assimilating system.
6. Ready for questions.
7. (Q) Do you find any other condition involved in the vertebrae, something like an ankylosis, where the bones grow together?
   (A) These are not as ankylosis, but rather the lack of the superficial circulation's activity in the ganglia, in the segments along this lumbar area and the lower axis, of course, of the 12th dorsal; the lack of sufficient of the oils of the body to allow or to cause a circulation to the exterior portions. Hence the secretive forces for supplying to these portions that which will be a superficial stimuli, and the absorption of those properties that will make for a balance in this condition.
   As is seen, each of the ingredients indicated for the rub has an effect upon the circulation through absorption, you see, and will be efficacious in this particular condition.
8. (Q) Do you find anything wrong with her kidneys?
   (A) As may be indicated from a subluxation, or lack of proper circulation from the upper dorsal dorsal or lower dorsal area as activative with the pelvic activities, there is rather a STRAIN upon the organs from the kidneys to the OUTLETS; but NOT ORGANICALLY do we find disturbance - only in its sympathetic and functional activity with the coordinating system.
9. (Q) Do you find any bladder involvement?
   (A) As indicated from the activities to the tubes to the bladder, these are STIFFENED; or in those conditions of SLOW activity through same from lack of nerve impulse, but NOT other than sympathetic irritation.
10. (Q) Do you find any brain trouble?
    (A) As may be seen from any incoordination between the sympathetic and cerebrospinal nervous system, where there have been - as it were - impregnations to the cord itself, it produces a drying and a lack of proper brain circulation; that is, the blood supply and lymph through same. But stimulating so that the absorption may take place to the covering of the cords themselves, with the release that has been made for the circulation in the secondary and direct cardiac center, this should be helped and aided by these applications.
11. (Q) Do you find that she is using the right diet?
    (A) As indicated, we would not alter those adjustments nor the activity mentally or physically, or the diet. This, as we find, is well.
12. (Q) Would you advise treatment by electric blanket?
    (A) This may be beneficial when there may be better circulation through the superficial portions of the system. As we would find, this would be more beneficial after there had been a week or ten days of these applications indicated; for then the system will absorb more of this vitalization to all centers through the use of the electrical blanket.
    Do these, as we find, and we would bring the better conditions. Not that we may bring wholly cure, but we will find there will be many moons of a great deal more normal activity to this body, [822].
13. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Dr. Geo. W. Chiswell
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REPORTS

1. 3/07/35 Ltr. from Dr. Geo. W. Chiswell:
   3923 28th Street, Mt. Ranier, Md.
   Dear Brother Cayce,
   "Your recent communication received I was glad to hear from you. I like to get letters but I hate to write them so I know you will pardon my delay in answering yours.
   "You asked me about Mrs. [822]. I have only been able to give her four treatments with the linament since you gave me the prescription. She says that it makes her feel a little better for about one or two hours. She is bothered by the desire to micturate so much that in interferes with her rest at night so she is nearly driven to distraction.
   "I am very glad to hear that you felt so much better after the treatment I gave you. I hope you will continue to do so as good health is something a fellow can't have too much of.
   "The reason I have only given Mrs. [822] four treatments is that I was laid up myself for three weeks. I suffered the torments of the damned for four days and nights, I never slept a wink. I was helpless. I can hear you say now what in the world did you do to your self? Well, I was doing the Good Samaritan act for a lady in distress by fixing a flat tire for her when I twisted my back some how by trying to jack up her machine with the forementioned result. I am glad to say I am back on my feet again now. I had four bones out of place and all four were pinching on nerves. I thank the Lord I have them back in place once again. Nobody can tell me that Chiropractic is a humbug after having gone through that experience. I will sign off now hoping to hear from you again soon."
   Yours truly, Dr. Geo. W. Chiswell
2. 5/25/50 GD's note: Dr. Chiswell pledged $30 to the E.C.F. campaign fund for preparing the readings, via E.C.F. worker, Mrs. Lorraine (Erik) Jensen, niece of Mrs. Lydia J. Schrader Gray.
3. 3/31/54 Ltr. From Dr. Geo. W. Chiswell, D.C.:
   DR. GEORGE W. CHISWELL Chiropractor No. 9415 - Colesville Pike (On Colesville Pike - Between Franklin Avenue and Leighton Avenue) SILVER SPRINGS, MARYLAND The Edgar Cayce Pub. Co.
   Dear Sir:
   "I received the four [SFG's via Mrs. Zimmerman] volumes you so kindly sent.
   "You will find enclosed a check for same [$8.00] plus a $5.00 dues for a year in your association."
   Oblige, Geo. W. Chiswell, D.C.

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