This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of February, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1121] via husband, new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [623]'s husband, Mr. [2461].

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1121].
2. As we find, there is a complication of disturbances. These arise from more than one cause. And one becomes a contributory cause to the other; thus producing other disturbances through this combination of causes.
3. There have been pressures in the system, and after effects of disturbances when there became an involvement of tissue through the lack of proper circulation through portions where adherence in soft tissue produced a lesion and scar tissue.
4. Then, with the effect of changes in the body through the lack of eliminations, or the changing of same - or during those periods of menopause, there became then - through this gradual change - an excess of calciums, and the effect of the potash that had not been absorbed by the body.
5. Hence we have in the extremities, in the pressures in the body, in the various portions of the system, this combination of effects.
6. And while there may be aid brought for the body, as we find, it will require a consistent effort and persistency upon the part of those making such applications. Also there will be the necessity for changes to be made in the applications from time to time. For these, as we find, must be met as not only the chemical changes are wrought in the blood stream itself, but as there are the variations of the affectations through the disturbances where hindrances have produced same in the body.
7. These, then, are the conditions that are to be met.
8. For the BLOOD SUPPLY shows these effects; as do also the conditions through the NERVOUS FORCES, and the activities in the FUNCTIONING of the SYSTEM itself.
9. Then, in the beginning, we find:
10. It would be well first to seek the Mud from streams nigh to the body. But that from the clay, rather than the sands.
11. This, as we find, (the Mud or Clay) would be applied to the body along the area from the lumbars to the area between the shoulders, along the spine; or from the sacral to the cervicals. This we would apply and use for periods of two or three hours at the time, until this has AFFECTED the system - as it were - by the DRAWING that is effected by mud in this PARTICULAR portion of the country. As we find, this will be found out from Dayton, north, and where there have been playgrounds - and swimming pools. This mud or dirt here, at the cliff, may be taken, dried, ground, purified by standing in water and taking the dross off; and then made into the form of an antiphlogistian poultice (though this, of course, is not of the same nature; but is of the same character or CONSISTENCY).
12. Such packs we would apply at least twice a day for three or four or five days. Keep quantities of this Mud on hand.
13. Then leave off the packs and begin with a massage, using this combination of oils:
14. To 6 ounces of Russian White Oil as the base, add - IN THE ORDER NAMED, and these proportions:

    Olive Oil........................1 ounce,
Cedar Oil (not Nut Cedar,
but Cedar Wood Oil)...........1 ounce,
Witchhazel.......................1 ounce,
Sassafras Oil...................20 minims.

    These, to be sure, will separate; but shake together before or as they are to be used. Then for a period of ten days, use this combination as a massage - only in the evening. This should extend (the massage) from the base of the brain to the end of the spine, and also over the lower limbs particularly to the feet, and to those areas along the sciatic centers.
15. During the whole period we would have the diet to be rather of nuts, vegetables, fruits, than meats or breads. But use these well cooked, or well prepared; as well as having one meal each day of only raw fruits or raw vegetables.
16. Coffee, tea or milk may be taken in moderation. Do not use creams or milk either in the tea OR coffee; but these are to be used (coffee and tea) merely as stimulants.
17. Again begin, after the ten days or evenings of the oil massage, with the use of the Mud Packs along the spine. Then we would begin to use these also across the diaphragm area, that the digestive forces may be affected.
18. After they have been used again then for ten days, twice each day, then we would give further instructions for this body.
19. Do these for these periods indicated.
20. Ready for questions.
21. (Q) How thick should the Mud Packs be?
    (A) About a quarter of an inch thick. They may be covered with a cloth on top, you see (though the Packs are to be direct to the body, on the skin), to prevent too much destruction to the bed or the places where the body lies.
22. (Q) Is there any particular part of the playground where the Mud should be secured?
    (A) As indicated, there where there is the cliff - and where the spring runs, or just under the bridge - Overlook.
23. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 2/03/36 Husband applied for a Physical Rdg. for her.
2. See 2/26/36 Ltr. [See 1121-1, Par R2] from friend saying Mrs. [1121] had brain tumor surgery last spring (about size of a dollar) but jelly mass still there. Has lost control of limbs.

REPORTS

1. 2/24/36 Letter from [1121]'s husband: "I am very much pleased with the result of this reading and the attending physician, the nurses and myself are agreed that the diagnosis from the reading is exceptionally good. We have not as yet started to use the recommendations from your reading for the following reason. The weather has been so severe here during the past month that the ground has been frozen quite deep and covered with a heavy snow. The place recommended in the reading, from which we are to secure the clay, is in such a location that because of these weather conditions it is almost inaccessible. However, the weather seems to be moderating and we hope to be able to secure this clay in the next few days, and then we will follow the instructions... Is it possible to be successful even though we do not have the full cooperation of the patient herself? Dr. Stafford who is taking care of Mrs. [1121], and our two nurses are in full accord with the recommendations, and are indeed very enthusiastic about the entire plan. While Mrs. [1121] was entirely relaxed and concentrated as best she could during the time of the reading, I have not as yet been able to secure her enthusiastic cooperation. Personally, I am very much sold on the idea and I am doing everything I can to bring complete cooperation. However, I would like to know whether it is absolutely necessary to have the complete, enthusiastic cooperation from the patient."
2. 2/26/36 Letter from friend [2461]'s wife [623], re [1121]: "I did not mail my other letter giving [1121]'s case history, but will enclose with this [as follows]: She [1121] was operated for tumor on the brain last spring in Ann Arbor; three times she has been dying, but seemingly because of her otherwise strong system, she lived and slowly got better. She talks a little now, but she is hard to understand and her right side and arm seem paralyzed. Her mind is clear and always has been when she was conscious. She gets blue and discouraged and cries very hard and long. This is very distracting to the rest of the family. My husband [2461] helps her husband bring her downstairs in a chair and then put her in a wheel chair. [Note by GD: This case history was written by [623] on 1/24/36 but was not mailed until she wrote again on 2/26/36, when she continued as follows:] "I read Mrs. [1121]'s reading this morning, as it was in Mr. [2461]'s pocket, he having taken it with him yesterday to get the dirt... Mr. [1121] asked Mr. [2461] why he didn't mention you before she was operated on [he read my daughter [951]'s reading a year ago]... What I want to tell you is this. They all think the reading is very good. The trained nurse has read similar readings [of yours] but says nothing to compare with this. The Doctor says it is perfect, and is for it. Overlook Park and playgrounds is north of Dayton, Ohio, near W. Milton. Mr. [2461] says had you been there you could not have described it better. There was the cliff, the springs, (a stream of water running down over) under the cliff the nicest dirt you could ever find, not even any frost on it, and within ten feet one way old wet mud and ten feet the other blue clay.
   "We all do hope she will get well, as she is a very nice lady and has been so awfully sick."
3. 3/23/36 Letter from [623]: "I understand Mrs. [1121] is improving and has walked to the next room and back, 53 steps; they think the oil is very good, I don't know if she will use the clay packs yet or not.
4. 2/04/37 Husband referred Mr. [1331] for a Physical Rdg.
5. 4/27/49 Report requested by GD from [1121]'s husband and [623].
6. 5/17/49 Report from [623]: "Mrs. [1121] first lost her voice, except a whisper, in the summer of 1930, and later her voice returned. Some months later she began to lose control of her limbs, her husband would have to lift them into the car. After doctoring 3-4 years she was operated on for brain tumor by Dr. Pete [...] from N.Y.C. in a hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. They removed all of the tumor (about the size of a dollar) but the jelly mass around the tumor (about the size of your hand) could not all be removed - too close to the brain. They were up there several months. She came home and was some better for a while, could get around the house some and could sit up. Then she began to get worse; I think it was then they asked for a Cayce reading. Doctor and nurse were amazed at its correctness, saying they could not have described the case so well themselves. They followed directions, but Mrs. [1121]'s patience was wearing out and she would not leave the packs on her spine. She had lost use of one arm and they sat by her bed and held the other arm, but as soon as they had left her, she would get hold of the pack and throw it; so they had to give up. She did not live many months after that. Died in September 1936."

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