This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of David E. Kahn, 20 Woods Lane, Scarsdale, N.Y., this 30th day of November, 1936, in accordance with the request made by the self, through his sister, Mrs. [1158], through Associate Membership of her husband in the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [1173] and Mrs. [1158].

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1173]; this we have had before.
2. As we find, there are continued improvements in the general physical forces of the body.
3. There needs be then that those suggestions that have been made be adhered to; that there may be created that balance of cooperation and coordination throughout the physical forces of the body, revivifying those disturbances to a constructive activity, rather than a tearing down; and creating those balances in the coordination of the mental with the spiritual for the material activity.
4. Much seeks to be said as respecting the activities of the body in its usefulness to others as the Creative Forces are bringing new life, as it were, to not only portions of the body that have been disturbed but new life to the mental and spiritual outlook of the body upon a sin-sick world.
5. For He hath much work for thee to do.
6. Ready for questions.
7. (Q) Would phosphorus be helpful to him? If so, will you suggest the name of a tonic including phosphorus and iron?
   (A) As we find, phosphorus, to be sure, is a necessary element, but its assimilation from synthetic concoctions is oft hard upon the body. The assimilation of same from food values then becomes much more not only palatable but activative with the influences of the body.
   Those then as we find of the artichoke, the lowly rutabaga or turnip - these taken at least once to twice a week as a portion of the meal - will be the better manner for this to be assimilated by this body at the present time. Let these be some considerations: If there is the constant dosing or constant application of synthetic influences, these become at times hindrances to the body. But if there are those activities from nature's storehouse, then we find these work with the Creative Energies and impulses of an organism to create and to bring about coordinating influences in the system.
   Hence as has been indicated for the body, with the varied elements, the varied activities that are a portion of the entity's experience, we will find that there is gathered from all of these more and more of those influences as indicated.
   For no element outside of body produces healing, but that the attunement to the coordinating and cooperative forces of life-force as it meets the various influences that have been brought about by some error or some misapplication, the awareness of the God-Force, the Life-Force working in and through the system.
   These are the manners in which healing, in which enlightenment, in which knowledge comes to the applicable experience of the individual entity.
8. (Q) Should he take Ventriculin? with Iron?
   (A) Ventriculin with Iron is to be used for the body, as has been indicated, as an enzyme builder. These will supply especially for this body the healing influence in those areas where there has been the tendency for tissue to adhere, as in pleura, as in portions of the system where disturbances have prevented the full flow; and aid in producing in the blood stream the coagulating influences.
   As is understood by the body, and as it studies more and more its own self, its own relationship to life in its manifesting in a material plane, there is known that with each energy - whether in breathing, in walking, in seeing, in movements of the body - energies are used up. Just as would be in propelling of a locomobile, the gas or the force or the power is expended.
   In the SYSTEM there is left the dross or the carbon, as would be illustrated in such a condition, and the replacing of the fuels or the energies - as well as the eliminations of those forces in the system that are the dross - must be kept in a coordinant or cooperative manner.
   Thus in supply to the system these influences are, as we find, combined in these elements - Ventriculin with Iron - in such measures that they are easily assimilated by the system to become a portion or part of that activity; thus enabling the system - not as a habit-forming property, not as to oversupply, but in such manners as to bring cooperation in the system - to rebuild and replenish that necessary.
   The dosage then of this would be a heaping teaspoonful every other day. Take for periods of ten days, leave off for five days, then begin again. These are much more effective and much more beneficial to a body, that is gradually building with other influences those necessary forces in the system.
9. (Q) Is Dr. Schoelles [George J. Schoelles] of N.Y., an efficient osteopath and the correct one to begin treatments on his body?
   (A) Yes, as we find, there is not only here an efficient osteopath but most of all a conscientious operator.
   There may be experiences, and these should be the manner in which this approach would be - and as we have given, we would begin these on the eighth day of the month:
   We would begin then not to break up so much as to stimulate those areas that have been indicated for better drainage and better assimilations.
   And gradually as conditions change or develop, there will be as we find specific operations that will be a little out of the ordinary for the body to use in this of a mechanical means of creating in and through the body that necessary by the use of structural portions of the body to alleviate pressures in ganglia and in centers, or stimulation and suppression in their varied ways and manners of application, that would become to this body most effective and most helpful.
10. (Q) How many times a week should these treatments be given?
    (A) Let it be a part of the exercise for the body, and a part of that which is not merely routine but activities that there may be the greater understanding.
    Let this be a portion of the treatment: In each treatment, during every period of treatment, let the body [1173] ask questions as to what this operation or mechanical means is SUPPOSED to produce, how the activity of such releasing of such stimulation affects the body. This will not only aid in the mental application of a mechanical means but will also stimulate the operator's interest in an effectiveness of the applications upon conditions.
    And do this at least twice a week. It is much better still here to have three to four weeks of treatments and then rest a week to ten days, and then begin all over again, than to have a continuation of fifteen to eighteen to twenty-eight treatments given two or three days a week and kept up - for then they become mechanical - they lose their hold upon purposes and aims and desires that are influenced by applications of helpful influences to a body by mere routine.
11. (Q) Should the Pam woman continue once a week her massage?
    (A) These are most helpful. We would continue same. For these follow more of the nerve impulses than the deeper. Hence as given, there are those conditions arising where the deeper manipulations by the osteopath will be necessary. Do not be too severe in the beginnings, but gradually as the strength and resistance and the blood stream becomes renewed and revivified, the eliminations and the drosses become less and less a portion of the specific condition, we will find these will be more and more helpful - the DEEPER manipulations. This does not lessen the effectiveness of the Pam treatments, nor does it take away from the body the helpfulness that is obtained through those treatments; for as has been indicated, you have an exceptional operator here.
12. (Q) Would Catalyn Vitamin Tablets, suggested by Dr. Schoelles, the osteopath, be helpful?
    (A) Yes, as we find these are in effect an activity that creates or builds a resistance against acidity, and is then desirable for this body. For drosses and an overabundance of that influence of tissue to be removed, naturally creates that tendency - and especially in a blood supply where there is a deficiency in resistance, in quantity and quality.
    Hence these taken, as we find one taken every day, if taken for ten days, and a rest period of three to five days and then begin again, will be desirable.
13. (Q) Would Derbatain Vitamin Tablets be preferable to Catalyn?
    (A) The Catalyn we find has a resistance-building in the direction most needed here, while the Derbatain builds - and builds in the concentration of the vitamins - but not so much as the Catalyn in acid resistance.
14. (Q) Should the body take Pineapple Culture Bulgarious Bacillus?
    (A) This if taken occasionally is very good, especially through the intestinal tract, that this bacillus acts the most with. But do not overdo it, see? as has been indicated, by continuing to be dosing with this or that and the other, without the understanding.
    For as has been indicated in the manner in which even the mechanical applications are to be applied, the questioning brings an awareness and a desire for the effectiveness of that that may be created. The addition then of so great a quantity of the various foods or various activities becomes then rather as, "Well, it's just something to be gotten through with," WITHOUT the consideration or without the system's being able to create within its own self NECESSARY forces for its continual sustenance.
    This is well to be taken once or twice a week. We would not take this oftener.
15. (Q) How much at a time?
    (A) An ordinary or regular dosage that is given as one that should be, to some, taken almost every day. But not too much, not too little
    This works again as an acidophilus or as sodium salycilate in the system would work from the metals.
16. (Q) Is two hours rest each afternoon sufficient, and how long should the afternoon rest be continued?
    (A) As we find, these become rather then conditions that are to be considered in relationships to the desire and the activities of the body. For at least the next six weeks, at least two hours or two hours and a half each afternoon is desirable. But do not let the rest become as a burden to the desires of the body. For there is more and more the awakening to those forces as indicated, that he must be about his Father's business - this becomes apparent. And do not pull against the leash. For as the desire, as the strength is gradually gained and maintained, and those awakenings mentally, spiritually, physically to the great forces that are set in motion and to which the body may be so great a part, there needs to be laborers in His vineyard. And there is a harvest that needs His workers.
    Then it becomes rather as indicated. There may be days even during the six weeks when there is the need that someone be spoken to, some help be given here or there. For always remember, "As ye do it unto the least of thy brethren, ye do it unto thy Maker."
17. (Q) Is the Radio-Active Appliance working properly, and should it be used?
    (A) As we find the Radio-Active Appliance that is in position for use is working properly. Do not submerge too deeply into the ice and water. Have more ice than water, and never so much that it become closer than an inch or inch and a half of the top of Appliance. And we will find by its use there is less of those tendencies for the properties used as the container to become short circuited by either the sweating or by the activities of the carbons upon the body itself.
    This used keeps a normal balance and is most effective for resting, and is a good aid when meditation is desirable. For as we find, the body is as a triune. As the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, so the body, the mind, the soul. If they are as one - body, mind, soul - as the effective activity of a low current of electrical reaction or radiation is created in the active forces of the Radio-Active Appliance - it brings to the system just those influences; the tendency to make the body-physical, the body-mental and the mental-spiritual forces more and more in accord by a unison.
    Hence in the use of this, use these as the periods of thy meditations, and in thy reading of the Scriptures that refer to thee. Read them not as history, read them not as axioms or as dogmas, but as of thine own being. For in the study of these ye will find that ye draw unto that force from which the writers of same gained their strength, their patience.
    And as He hath given, in learning patience, as all do in suffering, ye become aware of your soul and its relationships to the Creative Forces that were experienced by the writers of almost all of our history of same; and these are ever this:
    He is the same yesterday, today and forever. And as has been their experience, not possibly in the same manner but each to his own calling. For some are ministers, some are healers, some are preachers. But to all is given according to the measure of their faith.
    And as ye apply this, though a mechanical implement made by man - yet also was the ephod [See Source File Key #1173 for explanation of "ephod" re 1173-8], also was the altar made by man - yet these have brought, these may bring, these do bring, even as the vision of the Cross, even as Gethsemane's garden, even as the ordinances have their place in the awakening of the consciousness of the inner being of a soul, of a man, so may this be - not as a rosary, not as a picture, but rather as UNITING the body, the mind, the soul with that trinity - God, the Father, the Son, the Spirit.
    Thus may it bring to thee those experiences that are thine alone. And again He gives, "We have much work for [1173] to do!"
18. (Q) What passages especially should he read in the Bible?
    (A) The admonition of Moses, the creation of man in the first three chapters, the admonition of Joshua, the 1st Psalm, the 2nd and 4th Psalm, the 22nd, 23rd and 24th Psalm, the 91st Psalm, the 12th of Romans, the 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th of John, 13th of 2nd Corinthians [1 Cor. 13?], and the Book of Revelation.
    And in the Revelation study as this: Know, as there is given each emblem, each condition, it is representing or presenting to self a study of thine own body, with ALL of its emotions, all of its faculties. All of its physical centers represent experiences through which thine own mental and spiritual and physical being pass. For it is indeed the revelation of self.
19. (Q) Would it be advisable for me to go to [Ohio] for New Year's?
    (A) As we find, this will be most desirable, and in reality very helpful - if, to be sure, precautions are taken. And take the operator, Pam, with you.
20. We are through for the present. [See 1173-8, Par. R1.]

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy to Mrs. [1158]

BACKGROUND

1. See 1173-7 on 11/28/36.

REPORTS

1. 11/30/36 GD's note: Mr. Cayce's experience in obtaining this reading [1173-8]: "The most marvellous experience I ever had in my life. Usually in losing my physical consciousness to obtain a reading, there is the feeling just as if I were taking ether - and that if I can just keep the rain check to get back, it'll be alright. But always there has been that fear. This time I had the same feeling, then a nausea, and I had this experience: Jesus spoke, 'Be not afraid, it is I - for we have much work for [1173] to do.' It's the first time I've had the consciousness of Him speaking to me during a reading."
2. 12/10/36 EC's ltr. to [1173]:
   Dear [1173]:-
   It was a real pleasure and a privilege to meet you in person, is always interesting to me personally, to meet one on whom there has information been given, and we not ever having met them. One naturally I think forms some kind of a mental picture of one, and more often than otherwise is all wrong. However would have to say that I had formed of you was not so far wrong, from that I experienced when met you. Hope you are continuing on the up grade and are feeling worlds better. Am sure you are looking forward to a happy holiday season, and to seeing the folks at home. My wish for you then is that this may be one of the happiest Christmas ever, for you, and the out look for the coming year and years the brightest, with the greater determination of personal service in the name of the Christ child.
   Let us hear when ever you feel like writing. Know there have many questions arisen in your mind that you would ask me. Don't hesitate, jot them down and send them along. May not be able to answer them all but believe every one should be ready to answer, "for the faith they have accepted".
   Please remember us to all there.
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce
3. 12/28/36 See 1173-9, a Mental-Spiritual Reading asking physical questions but mostly regarding advisability or inadvisability of marriage to Miss [1483]. He also asked about an osteopath in Ohio, since he was leaving shortly for Ohio; he was told to ask Dr. Schoelles to recommend one.
4. 8/13/37 See 1173-10 advising it would be safe healthwise for him to resume his art studies in Chicago.
5. 9/10/37 [1173]'s ltr. to HLC:
   "Thank you for your communication regarding the Radio-Active Appliance [1800-29 Reports, etc.?]. "I used the Appliance regularly every afternoon for about two months. The only noticeable sensation was a slight tingling sensation near the contact point of disc and body. Even this was seldom evident. The Appliance may have had a sedative or quieting effect, but this was not sufficiently pronounced so that I could tell whether or not it was merely imagination. My first thought, therefore, in regard to your giving the Appliance wider distribution, is that you should frankly state that some people using it will find very slight evidence either that the Appliance is active, or that it is beneficial. I have the sense that it benefitted me by helping the organs achieve a greater amount of healing. But that, again, may be imagination. My point is that you should protect both yourselves and customers from possible unpleasantness due to the absence of pronounced effect in the use of the Appliance, by stating that a pronounced effect need not necessarily be evident. Perhaps you might offer a money-back guarantee.
   "Secondly I would suggest improving the appearance of the Appliance. Appearance has nothing to do with its usefulness, but people confuse the aesthetic satisfaction of neat workmanship with a mechanism's apparent efficiency. I would suggest especially that the binding posts be more neatly mounted and more widely spaced, with the wax filler smoothly spread across the top. The box in which the Appliance comes should be more substantial. Or this box could be dismantled altogether by putting the Appliance in the jar and sending it wrapped in a heavy corrugated wrapper. The Appliance could be kept from knocking against the sides of the jar by means of a simple spacing device which would keep it centered.
   "Please send me the literature you mention. Is it your intention to place the Appliance on the general market? If so it would naturally require considerable outlay for advertising.
   "With very kindest regards, [1173]. Literature accompanying the device should describe in detail its electrical principle, so as to avoid any shroud of mystery."
6. 9/16/37 HLC's ltr. to [1173]: Thanks for your letter regarding the appliance.
   Mr. House has probably already forwarded to you some literature and I am sending him a copy of this letter and am asking him to write you direct.
   After the points mentioned in your letter have been discussed we will be glad to have any further suggestions.
   My own experience with the appliance has been limited. Our reports indicate some interesting results, especially with the effect on the circulation. I have checked an individual's pulse as it changed slowly while the appliance was in operation.
   Would it be possible for you to make some personal experiments or interest someone in the field to make such experiments?
   Sincerely yours, [signed] Hugh Lynn Cayce
7. 11/29/37 See 1173-11, a Ck. Life Reading regarding former associations with Miss [1843], advising against marriage with her.
8. 6/13/38 Extract from Dr. Geo. J. Schoelles' letter:
   "Enclosed is the report you desired on Mr. [1173]. Am sorry I did not have Mr. [1173] under my care for a longer period of time in order to follow his case thru to completion."
   ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, INC., Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Date of Readings: May 22, 31, June 26, Case No.: 1173-1 July 29, Nov. 14, 28, thru Nov. 30, Dec. 28, 1936. 1173-9
   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: [1173]
   (1) (a) Did the Reading presented to you describe the condition of the patient? (b) Explain any variation. (c) Give technical diagnosis. (a) Yes - absolutely. (b) None that I could see. (c) Pneumococcal arthritis with fibrous ankylosis.
   (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? Only for seven treatments for a period of about three weeks as he had to return to his home in Ohio.
   (4) What results have you observed? Patient felt very much better physically. Arms were beginning to free up slightly. His sister told me he continued taking treatments and regained full use of his arms so that he was able to play tennis etc. (5) Comment. This was a very interesting case and I would have liked to have had Mr. [1173] under my care for a longer period of time.
   Date: June 13, '38 Signed: George J. Schoelles, D.O.
   (We will appreciate it if you will include a technical analysis of your findings.)
9. 1/12/80 GD's note: Dolly Pam, masseuse (now Dora E. Friedheim, 5336 Kester Ave., Van Nuys, Ca. 91411), became an A.R.E. member via our MDM mailing. She wrote:
   "Dear Friends: You really are, for there have been so many years that blessed my life through the contact made in the 1930's.
   "I attended the [1173] family, giving a relaxing nerve treatment. The son I treated [1173] had returned home from a European trip and was in a state of exhaustion. The family were members of the A.R.E. and wrote [Edgar Cayce] asking for approval of my treatments. [See 1173-5, Par. 18-A and 1173-8, Par. 11-A, 18-A.] They showed me the answer. Edgar Cayce approved me, as a 'healing vessel', and at first gave some simple directions as to procedure, later on wrote I was on my own inspiration. It was a most amazing experience!
   "For some years now I have been retired - being 88 years of age; it is time for fond memories.
   "New York was the place of the active years. I took a State Board Examination and received my license to practise in the early 1930's. Dr. Clinton E. Achorn, Osteopathic Physician, shared his office with me and I learned much from his experience. He had his own college in Boston, Mass., years before being in New York. His wife and son had also been in practice with him. They had passed on years before I met him. The association was for five years and I had to leave N.Y. to attend my dear mother in California.
   "My mother's condition was Asthma and the three medical doctors attending her were amazed that the passive treatments helped more than the medicines. Her precious life was given four years more time than they had hoped for and at the time of her passing she went to sleep, peacefully, and was conscious to the last. My first experience with death! It was amazing and it was merciful!
   "The Examining Board in Los Angeles approved the medical references from N.Y. and the two from L.A., so I began my practice in California. The first year was amazing. I was treating members of the Motion Picture industries, from the David Selznick and family to the actors and members of the citizens. "When Madame Chiang Kai-Shek came to Los Angeles I was sent to treat her. It became a beautiful friendship.
   "Looking back now, it seems strange that I was active 18 to 20 hours a day, driving to the homes of these prominent actors and to people from all walks of life. It is truly a beautiful memory and my prayers of gratitude to God never cease.
   "Thank you for the invitation to be a member of the A.R.E., it is inspiring!"
   Sincerely, [signed] Dora E. Friedheim
   P.S. "My professional name was Dolly Pam and it was very well known. My check for membership is enclosed. This will be an inspiring experience for the new 1980's - Blessings!"

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