This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of January, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [849], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Hugh Lynn Cayce.

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1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [849]; this we have had before.
3. As we find, the body has come a long way towards recuperation, and towards betterment of conditions; yet there is still a long way to go to return to normal activity of the physical forces, as applied to the actions of the body.
4. It would be well, then, that conditions in the present be analyzed from a pathological and a physiological standpoint, as well as from the psychological standpoint - or from the standpoint of the desires of the body.
5. Also it would be well that there be the realization, on the part of each making applications towards recuperative or helpful influences, as to what is to be accomplished by those things suggested here to be administered.
6. As has been heretofore indicated, the nerve ends have been destroyed throughout the locomotory activities of the lumbar and sacral, or the nerves of the sciatic portions of the limbs themselves, - the outer nerves, or the superficial circulation and atrophy of same indicated.
7. Now, the rubs and those influences which have been applied, as well as the low electrical forces, have been to stimulate these areas from which impulses arise for the completing of the circulation, sufficient to bring recuperative forces to these areas.
8. At the same time properties have been indicated to be taken with the assimilating forces of the system, and to prevent a spread of the atrophy, or to prevent the nerve forces becoming so inactive as to produce static conditions; and this to be a great extent has been accomplished.
9. Now the conditions, as we find, are at a turning point. Either the body from the waist up will continue to develop towards a greater normalcy, and the lower extremities become more atrophied, or static in their reactions - and thus leaving the body incapacitated for locomotion; OR the pathological, the physiological and the psychological conditions or activities will be so stimulated as to allow a greater tendency - gradually, but continually - towards the abilities of the assimilating forces of the body to not only resuscitate but to revivify, re-animate, the nerve forces through the areas indicated, - to such an extent as to become more and more active, with a greater and a better resuscitation.
10. Then, - it is necessary that there be the cooperation in regard to the applications, the persistency and consistency as related to all influences and forces towards this one direction.
11. Little has been done that is of a curative nature. Little MAY be done, in the present, that is of any great curative value.
12. HOWEVER, the impulses may be stimulated so as to allow the natural, living cellular force of the body to recuperate itself! so that the natural sources, or nature's sources, or the psychological reactions may be such as to enable nature to produce in the body-physical a physiological reaction; and THUS bring a pathological condition to the portions of the body now under distress.
13. Now, as to the activity of those things that may be administered in the present:
14. If it is possible for the body to maintain the balance and not be in too great pain, we would make the [Cobra] Venom Injections a little father apart. Allow at least four days between such injections. This (the pathological condition) is to reduce pain, see?
15. The continued use of the Aspirin with the Soda-Mint is as yet very well, and it may be necessary that this be taken in a regular order - with the reduction in the amount of Venom. BUT, if it is practical or possible for the body, do not set hours for this to be administered! For this only tends to lessen pain; and the activity of same by mouth (which is the only way to take it) is such that is still leaves drosses, being an active forces which prevents the full eliminations of poisons that are the result of tissue being enlivened. For, dead cellular forces are being released in the blood stream for elimination, from the flesh as well as muscle and bone portions even, - from the activity of those properties within the blood stream, as the effluvium in same, - as fast as there is the ability of the cell to reproduce itself.
16. And these properties are only as sedatives, or palliatives for the moment, and NOT curatives; only adding to the drosses for elimination.
17. Then, let's not produce a greater burden than the system is capable of adjusting itself to; so that at the same time we may bring resuscitating, revivifying forces to the body.
18. The mechanical adjustments:
19. While these are not curative, neither palliative, they ARE that means by which impulses may be stimulated from centers in the cerebrospinal nervous system; and the pelvis, sacral and ileac plexus, and THROUGHOUT the lower portion, are the areas to be stressed, in such stimulation. There is not to be such activity as to break up and cause bruises, ever, but the bursa about ganglia heads and centers are to be greatly stressed, - especially in the lumbar axis, the lower lumbar areas, through the sacral, even to the ends - especially - of the spinal plexus.
20. These have not been given as thoroughly, nor as consistently, as they may be done. Give more time to these. For, with greater activity there comes a greater strain, especially on the nerves and muscles about the head of the sacral bones, and the limbs, and especially at the branch of the sciatic center, or the last bones or joints or segments in the end of the spine. These must be gradually - EASILY, but CONSISTENTLY - RELAXED.
21. And after such let the body rest for at least two or three hours, that there may be the grater flow of impulse from the improved circulation throughout the body.
22. So much, then, for the physiological and pathological effects.
23. The applications of the low electrical vibrations carrying the solutions that act upon the glandular forces of the body:
24. The Gold Solution, - make the attachments to the last dorsal plexus, and to the lacteal duct and umbilical plexus; this to be given on every third day, you see. Watch the Gold Solution, that it does not deteriorate too fast, but is kept at near a normal strength.
25. The Atomidine, now, - attach the copper plate at the brachial center, and the one carrying the electrical charge more over the liver area; not the plexus, but on the right side about the distance from the central area of the body that the little finger of the hand would touch, with the hand turned diagonally across the body, - not from the umbilical plexus, but more from the sternum plexus.
26. The Camphor Solution, - this we would keep to the lower limbs or to the bursa about the heel, and to the fore portion of the foot, AND the lacteal duct and umbilical plexus.
27. The strength of the charge should be almost three times, or two and half times, above the NORMAL solution ordinarily indicated. Leave off the doubling, or tripling, of the quantity of Charcoal. Only use one-half pound of the Charcoal in this Solution.
28. Now, as to the activity of these:
29. The Gold Solution is nerve building, supplying a balance in the vibratory forces of the energies of the system to work with glandular reactions, as to stimulate the nerve building plasm in the white cellular force.
30. The Atomidine adds the vibrations to minimize the pain that is active in the movement of poisons through the channels of the superficial circulation, or perspiratory system; as well as to set up drainages in the circulatory system for the eliminating of drosses through the dross channels, as well as the general circulation.
31. The Camphor Solution is a healing property, as well as an active force for the better eliminations through the alimentary canal.
32. Keep up the rubs and the applications for the external portions. Now, we find that the Peanut Oil nd the Olive Oil may be applied singly OR in the same combinations that have been indicated; but keep these in different solutions, and use them at different periods.
33. Also we would now have the simulations or vibrations occasionally from the Ultra-Violet, that should be given to the BACK portions of the body, but as far FROM the body as is possible with this particular type of light indicated here. In the beginning give this for not more than ten to eighteen minutes, - never more than eighteen minutes, - for the first fifteen to eighteen days, or for the first few applications - which would be five to six days apart. For, the body easily irritates, - as has been indicated by the activities for the circulation through excessive amounts of the Venom stimulation to the superficial circulation, as to cause the rash and breaking out which is still existent.
34. But if there is all the stimulation mechanically (osteopathically), all the stimulation dietetically, all the stimulation as may be given through the rubs, the body may be able to take more of this. But do not BURN, nor irritate the body!
35. Occasionally - once month, oftener as improvements are shown - give the Epsom Salts Bath. While in such a Bath, massage especially the soles of the feet, the knees, and the muscular forces under the limbs, - both above and below the knees.
36. At least once each week apply the Epsom Salts saturated solution in Packs for the knees. Following same massage the oils into same.
37. As to the activity of these:
38. The Baths are to stimulate the superficial circulation, and the massaging while in same is to break up the static forces about the tendon and muscular forces; that the activity of the circulation from those properties given vibratorially may become more efficient. The local applications are to break up the cystic forces that are static in the cartilage about the end of the bones in the knee.
39. Then, as to the diet, and as to the ingredients to be taken otherwise internally:
40. Take three to four drops of the Wheat Oil about three times each week; not oftener, BUT DO NOT MISS TAKING IT AT THESE PERIODS! Its active principal is upon the stimulated glandular system, for not only reproduction of the red blood supply but of the genital reaction in the system; for, as "germ" indicates, this is the activity in the system.
41. The DIET, - this must be, as the rest, CONSISTENTLY, PERSISTENTLY, followed!
42. Take more of the vegetable forces that are life-giving in their assimilation through the body; more carrots (raw), celery and lettuce. These, at least these three, should be combined to make the greater part of one meal each day; or they may be taken with EACH meal if it is the more preferable. They MUST BE TAKEN, if there will be better recuperative forces, or the supplying to the system of properties and energies that are to be the real HEALING forces!
43. For here alone (in the diet) will there be the coming of curative or healing powers. All the rest are for the PREPARATIONS of the body for the USAGE of energies in food values, which may be had from those foods indicated to be supplied.
44. With the taking of the Wheat Oil in the manner indicated, supply Vitamins B-1 as well as A, B, and G - through the cereals. We do not mean dried cereals! These should be cooked cereals! The Cracked Whole Wheat at one time, the Steel Cut Oats at another time, and wheat and barley (as in Maltex) at another time! These should be taken with cream or milk, and NOT TOO MUCH SUGAR! Put barely sufficient for making same palatable!
45. Have plenty (and more than has been taken!) of oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit and the like. These supply salts that should be had by the body. Preferably use the fresh fruit, though grapefruit juice - if the Vita Ripe is used - is preferable to the green fruit, and is more vitamin-giving.
46. Fish, fowl, lamb. Occasionally - about once a week - give the body a good, stiff steak, SMOTHERED IN ONIONS! and mushrooms may be added if so desired.
47. Rye brown, or brown bread, is preferable.
48. The Wine, - red wine ONLY, or the light wines, as a stimulant.
49. Do these, and we may expect bettered conditions.
50. Ready for questions.
51. (Q) Should the light treatments be given every day?
    (A) Read that as has been given, and it will be seen that in fifteen days there are to be three treatments!
52. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy to Wife
    (1/04/40 GD's note: See extra sheet [which was enclosed] for Dr. Hudgins.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 849-46 on 12/02/39.

REPORTS

1. 2/08/40 See 849-48.
2. 12/42 Excerpts from this reading [849-47] used in Thomas Sugrue's THERE IS A RIVER, pages 292 thru 297.

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