This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of November, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [849], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and stranscribed by Jeanette Fitch.) Harmon Bro.

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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. Changes are still taking place. There is greater improvement in the right side of the body than in the left. This is because of the variations in the activities through the sacral and the nerves of the locomotories through the body's activity. Cold and congestion still has a great part to play in general conditions.
4. These, then, are conditions as we find them in the present and that which should be done in the present respecting same.
5. First, in the blood supply, save at various times, we find this gradually on the improve. When too great quantities are thrown into the circulation, or into the channels of elimination - respiratory system, perspiratory system, the kidneys and the alimentary canal, all of these, of course, bring about changes. That there has been and still is a great deal of inflammation being thrown off through the lymph circulation is indicated by the condition which exists in throat, antrum, and especially in the shoulders. This naturally produces pressures upon nerves. Yet if there is so much of the venom taken that it is allowed to remain without assisting it through the circulation, this causes areas to give at times a great deal of trouble - as in the locomotories, in the upper dorsals - these become stiff.
6. The massages are now being taken very well. Before these are given, we would use the Glyco-Thymoline Packs consistently, one after the other, with only a few minutes between the changing of same. Use two or three heavy towels soaked in hot Glyco-Thymoline, but not so hot that we lose the oils. Keep this on a slow boil, and keep the pot covered. Wring out the towels and apply on shoulders, on face, on neck and head. Do this for twenty to thirty minutes each time before the massage is given. This will especially aid in setting up drainages, clearing out mucous membranes, breaking up the static condition in the shoulders.
7. Don't forget to keep up the Wet Cell Appliance. Keep the attachment plates clean, sometimes these are not connected as correctly as they should be. For they will carry all of the properties - Camphor, Gold and Atomidine. For this body these properties should be taken vibratorially rather than in other ways. These may be taken both for the upper portion of the body and the lower limbs.
8. Also in the use of these, if it is necessary - because of the pain of the deep manipulations, when these are given to the left leg, we would apply there the short wave electrical treatment - during these periods when there is the attempt to straighten or to break up the troubles in the knee and in the calf of the leg. All of these must not be bruised, no; not strained so as to break, for we are to build the nerves in the ends where these have apparently become atrophied. It may take time, but it is worth it to the body as well as for the whole conditions throughout.
9. The rest we would keep much in the order as has been outlined.
10. Do occasionally take the vitamin forces that are added especially in gelatin. These will aid the body, but these must be so carried on as to make for their ability to be assimilated and used by those portions of the system that need same; else we may become unbalanced. But keep the regular balance.
11. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) Should the doses of cobra venom be increased during this period so the body can be more active and suffer less pain?
    (A) Only when the massages or corrections are given to the lower limbs, not to the upper. Change them so that we will have one for the upper portion of the body and not too much, but do keep up those in the small of the back, and those in the left side and in the right side. See, we have strengthened the right side by more treatment in the left side. Remember, nerves cross.
13. (Q) In the general changes going on in the body should any place be given particular attention that is now neglected?
    (A) Isn't much left out if you will take all of these we have given! For these are for those conditions in shoulders, head, neck and face; in the hips, the lumbar and sacral area, and particularly in the knees and feet. Of course, both sides - the more on the left side; though in treating the hip the treatment is to be more on the right side.
14. (Q) Would a spoonful of brandy taken after swimming be harmful?
    (A) If this were sherry it would be better than brandy.
15. (Q) In view of the mineral and vitamin deficiencies in Florida food should the body be given mineral salts in collodial form - those found in normal body metabolism, and vitamins such as A, B, B-1, C, D, E? [11/19/43 "these questions are submitted by Dr. Lewis Heaps, N.D., who wishes to help if he can. He has been looking after [1521] and we like him very much. He is most humble and wants to work with the readings." [Lewis F. Heaps, naturopath]]
    (A) Are we not giving those very foods, most of those, in the gelatin? But if desired, take KalDak twice each day, a level teaspoonful in orange juice. This doesn't mean to leave off the gelatin now and then - for these will add the chemicals necessary.
16. (Q) Are the formation around the affected joints solid or porous?
    (A) If solid we wouldn't break them up very much!
17. (Q) Would the joints be helped by the use of Galvanism, employing a 2% copper chloride solution to be ankalosed parts?
    (A) As we have indicated, they will be helped more by the short wave electrical forces; this only to the joints in the lower portion of the body, not above the waist.
18. (Q) What can this entity, Lewis Heaps, do in any way to help the body, [849] get well?
    (A) Use those things we have suggested.
19. (Q) Can anything be done to help the irritation in the nasal passages and sinuses? To reduce head colds and sinus trouble?
    (A) Use the Glyco-Thymoline Packs on the head, neck and face. The Glyco-Thymoline also used as a spray would be well.
    But do keep the mental attitude better. Ye know, but don't lose hold. Don't lose the hold on His hand. In thy purpose, in thy aim, in thy prayers, walk closely with Him - who has promised that what ye ask "In my name believing," that ye have already - if ye will act like it, in thought, in deeds, in purpose."
20. We are through with this reading.

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    (KalDak is distributed by The Lanworth Company, Lansing, Michigan and sells for $2.50 a package.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 849-73 on 10/02/43.
2. 11/19/43 He submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 1/04/44 [849]'s ltr. to EC:
   ... Street, Clearwater Beach, Fla.
   Dear Boss:
   Our Christmas present was somewhat marred by the fact that I came down with flu on Christmas Eve. It was one of the intestinal variety, and I was on a liquid diet for a week. I am feeling better now and I believe that the siege of fever did me more good than harm, because I was so clogged with poisons from the breaking up process in my shoulders and elbows that I was pretty logy. We had a nice holiday, though, and as always it was a great pleasure to hear from so many old friends. Again I want to thank you and Gertrude for the beautiful basket of fruit. To some it might seem like carrying coals to Newcastle to send fruit to Florida, but what you sent us is just what we can not get down here.
   Dr. Heaps, the naturopath, has been anxious to get started on the short wave treatments. However, machines are unavailable and his machine was lacking a tube. Tubes need a priority and he had trouble getting that. Meanwhile a friend of mine dug up a short-wave machine and rented it for me, and I have it here now. It is only a portable one, and Dr. Heaps says it does not have the power he believes is necessary to dissolve the formations on my joints. It was his opinion that it should be used once or twice a day, but in studying the reading we found that it apparently restricted the treatments to the time immediately after a massage, which would mean only three a week.
   There are so many things in the last reading which we do not understand, such as the reference to using extra doses of cobra venom before deep manipulations are attempted - that I think it would be wise to get another Check Reading and straighten out the whole procedure, since we now have a short-wave machine. We can ask about the power, the frequency of treatment, and where to use it and when - we have a choice of ankles, knees and hips. If you will let me know when you can get the Check I will work out a very careful set of questions which I hope will clarify everything.
   I had a nice letter the other day from Hugh Lynn. He seemed more content than he has since entering the Army, and I got the impression that this feeling stems largely from the fact that he is doing some worth while work and it is the kind of work he likes to do. The picture of little Tommy looks so much like him that I wrote to Sally to tell her so.
   Did you have a nice Christmas with all the daughters-in-law and grandchildren? I hope so, and we all send you our love and best wishes for the New Year. [849]
2. 1/12/44 EC's ltr. to [849]:
   Dear [849]-;
   Sorry to hear you have been fighting the flu, with every thing else. This - had a very quiet time here, yes a very nice Christmas. But one of those kind where was ready to weep, if one crooked their finger, and didn't have to be much of a crook either. Have gotten so far behind with my personal correspondence that all my friends must think me dead or caved in some where, but have been short on fuel oil has kept me from working of night and early of morning. But as some say possibly that is a providential way to keep me from working my fool head off. Heard from lots of my old friends and many new ones, that was nice but made me feel rather short on appreciation as haven't answered them as yet. Glad you liked our feeble effort to let you know we weren't snowed under but we have literally been that now for several days; fell last Friday and is still with us some places where it drifted about three feet.
   Note what you have to say about the Dr. and the machine you have been able to get - will check up on you again say the afternoon of Jan. 25th. Will that be OK? Be sure to let me know with your and his questions. Hope that will be alright. H. L. seems to be doing very well tho know he must get anxious about things here, but am doing just fair. Of course, no one sees my way and Miss Gladys gets weeks behind. When take several each day, that worries her, she gets all hot and bothered. Then letters keep pouring in as the book took an upward spurt for Christmas and so it goes. Have to use servicemen's wives for Stenos - have five, six of them and they are changing every few days so isn't easy for a guy who has little or no idea how to handle people. Friend Bro [Harmon H. Bro] is young but very sure he knows his way, and is often lost in the fog-mist-night or what have we. That too bothers me - shouldn't, but some people know how to spend when they don't have. To think of who or how it is to be paid, that gives even me a pain. But believe as some one wrote me "a bore is one who when you ask him how he feels, he stops to tell you." So don't want to bore you with my troubles. Say, how about coming down there about the first week in Feb? Would you be too busy? [257] wanted me to come with him, so he and [3182] must be there now are they?
   Will see what can be done about the inhalant [Sorry they sent wrong one], there is a great difference in them as can well understand, which is still an amazing thing - how ever one looks at it. But will hunt this up [849-14] and see what can be done.
   Good to hear from you, and hope to see you before the winter is passed. Burt Davis is to be married the 11th of Feb. Miss Gladys is to be a bridesmaid. Will be a good time for me to take out - will have to let a lot of folks down for a few weeks. But will be better if it saves me from a crack up, and for a rest, might persuade myself of that easily.
   So, some where near that time possibly if suits you all OK - and [1102] of course. Thanks for the clipping from Tampa paper. Not bad like it. Did you see the notices from the Catholic papers about - There Is A River - certainly having some nice letters about it from all over. Every one says you did a good job, and "fifty million Frenchmen can't be wrong." By the way, what about the Translation spoke to you about putting the book into French. Wrote you some time ago. Be sure and let me know or had we better talk it out if and when see you?
   With love to each of you, and don't forget the afternoon of Jan. the 25th 3:30 to 4:30 E.W.T.
   Ever the same, Edgar Cayce
3. 1/25/44 See 849-75.

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