This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 12th day of October, 1937, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [1409], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1130]; this we have had before.
2. Here it might easily be said, from existent conditions, "We told thee so."
3. The conditions as we find in the present indicate how the inflammation has gradually increased, with the disturbance through the abdominal area, the effect upon the whole of the nervous system, the depleting of the strength and vitality, the weakness that occurs in the arms and the limbs; from the lack of the proper circulation through the areas indicated where impingements are in the cerebrospinal system.
4. And almost the whole end of the stomach or through the duodenum and the entrance to the jejunum are closed.
5. Thus the swelling, thus we find the weakness, the inability to retain food in its proper way and manner - or for assimilation to take place.
6. These may become very serious unless there is something done ABOUT the condition.
7. As we find there must in the present be those applications that would make for reducing the disturbance or the condition, even before the adjustments - as we have indicated that are needed in the cerebrospinal system - may be done effectively.
8. These we would find, then; that:
9. We would use Packs of saturated solution of Baking Soda. Or take very heavy towels, wet them thoroughly, hot, and between same put a quarter inch layer of Baking Soda. Then cover this with the other end of towel, then put another heavy towel over same. Put this over the swollen areas, see?
10. Also we would give almost immediately high enemas to relieve this general disturbance through the colon area.
11. On the morrow, after there has been the full evacuation of the colon area, begin to have the adjustments made.
12. As we find these would require six or eight such treatments, at least - of the adjustments.
13. There SHOULD be the ability then, with the next two or three days after these adjustments are begun, for the body to exercise again. But there must be precautions that there is not too heavy lifting, too much of that taken that would cause again the increasing of the inflammation through the stomach, duodenum and the upper portion of the jejunum. Else we may have become involved not only the liver and the gall duct but lacerations that would become much more serious conditions.
14. But we MUST keep, every few days, the removal of inflammatory conditions as will be thrown off by the use of the Soda applications over the areas. These (the Soda Packs) would be kept during the day for two to three hours, left off a couple of hours and then used again.
15. This should change these conditions unless greater inflammation arises.
16. The Osteopathic manipulations or adjustments should be given at least every other day. Give these to make the adjustments in the cerebrospinal system, as we have first indicated.
17. At least twice each day we would massage the body with an equal combination of Mutton Suet, Spirits of Turpentine and Spirits of Camphor; not only along the back but over the stomach and abdomen, also the muscular forces of arms and lower limbs. This will be most beneficial in removing the soreness and in giving strength to the body. It will stimulate the circulation, stimulate the activity, yet reduce inflammatory conditions. This will require or necessitate, then, that there be a tepid sponge bath all over, morning and evening following such a massage.
18. In the diets, we would keep closely to pre-digested or liquid and semi-liquid foods, rather than too much of the heavy foods. For roughness, to be sure, will tend to increase inflammation. Hence vegetable soups, cereals, milk and malted milk - any strengthening foods. Milk with a little spirits frumenti or egg in same - any that gives strength without requiring too much dilation to the stomach or intestinal system in its activity through same. These for the next few days, at least, should be the principal portion of the diet.
19. Do these.
20. Ready for questions.
21. (Q) What causes pain and frequent passing of urine?
    (A) The attempt of the lower hepatic circulation to keep down inflammation. Hence the application of the Soda Packs in such manners as we have indicated.
    Do these if we would bring the better conditions for this body.
22. We are through with this Reading.

    Copy to Mother - Phoned also
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 1130-1 on 3/17/36.
2. 5/27/37 Mother, Mrs. [1409], reported that Mr. [1130] had been unable to get osteopathic treatments, not even one, on account of finances; was unable even to pay for his reading. She said he was working at ... Grocery store in ... but barely making enough to live on; tired out at nights and unable to recuperate; but he hopes to follow the reading later.

REPORTS

1. 5/30/38 He reported, in reply to Questionnaire, that the readings had described his condition perfectly; his symptoms had been pain in side, stomach disorder, poor elimination. He had no physician. He had followed the reading exactly as far as he had been able, off and on for six months; he was now able to do light work.
2. 6/07/38 Reply to Questionnaire:
   Osteopathic Report to ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Date of Reading: October 12, 1937 Case No.: 1130-2
   Note: As a Research organization we are endeavoring to make a thorough study of psychic information in relation to human ailments. We will deeply appreciate your cooperation in securing a thorough report on this case.
   Name [1130]
   (1) (a) Did the Reading presented to you describe the condition of the patient? (b) Explain any variation. (c) Give technical diagnosis. (a) Yes. (b) [No response] (c) Traumatic sacro-iliac - of several years standing.
   (2) Were the suggestions for treatment in your opinion proper for this condition? Yes.
   (3) For what period of time has the patient followed directions given in the Reading under your care? I wonder.
   (4) What results have you observed? Very excellent results considering she discontinued before all needed treatment was taken.
   (5) Comment. Persistence of treatment is necessary to save these people from life long weak backs.
   Date: June 7, 1938 Signed: M. L. Richardson
   (We will appreciate it if you will include a technical analysis of your findings.)
3. 8/05/40 Reply to Questionnaire:
   Osteopathic Report to ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia Date of Readings: 3/17/36 & 10/12/37 Case No.: 1130-1, 2
   Note: As a Research organization we are endeavoring to make a thorough study of psychic information in relation to human ailments. We will deeply appreciate your cooperation in securing a thorough report on this case.
   Name [1130]
   (1) (a) Did the Reading presented to you describe the condition of the patient? (b) Explain any variation. (c) Give technical diagnosis. (a) Satisfactory. (b) [No response] (c) Spinal visceral asthenia.
   (2) Were the suggestions for treatment in your opinion proper for this condition? Yes.
   (3) For what period of time has the patient followed directions given in the Reading under your care? Not for full advised time.
   (4) What results have you observed? Partial improvement.
   (5) Comment. [No response]
   Date: Aug. 5, 1946 Signed: M. L. Richardson, D.O.
   (We will appreciate it if you will include a technical analysis of your findings.)
4. 9/03/40 Reply to Questionnaire:
   ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, INC., Virginia Beach, Virginia
   INDIVIDUAL CASE REPORT
   Date of Reading: March 17, 1936 and Case No.: [1130] Dec. 12, 1937
   PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS CAREFULLY
   (1) In your opinion did the analysis of the Reading cover the condition? Yes.
   (2) Give symptoms of condition described correctly? Disorder of Cerebrospinal Nervous System. Poor elimination, pressures, strains kidney disorder, throat, bronchi, Stomach lacerated. (3) What was the physician's analysis of the condition? Bladder Trouble.
   (4) Have the suggestions given in the Reading been followed exactly as outlined? Yes.
   (5) For how long? All except the osteopathic adjustments were not completed.
   (6) Describe the extent to which improvements have resulted? Able to do my work with ease; in many respects very much better. [1130]
5. 10/12/80 GD's note: Mr. [1130] died in a hospital. Several months ago he had an ileostomy but he could not adjust to it; his skin would not hold.

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