This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 23rd day of January, 1940, in accordance with request made by the son and daughter, Mr. [641] & Miss [288], Active Members of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [1187] and Mr. [641].

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1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for corrective measures; answering the questions as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here; this we have had before.
3. As we find, while conditions continue to be very good in many respects, - there should have been, and should be, more of the precautions about ELIMINATING from the system the EFFECTS upon the nerve areas from which DRAINAGES were indicated to the blood vessels themselves.
4. For, this has caused, or did cause, disturbance to the nerve forces, as to hinder the activities to the muscular forces, especially to the extremities, to the side, to the arm, to the lower limb. Hence, as it now moves about, - that is, this hardness, you see, or this thickening of tissue - more - along the area, - it tends now, as it moves, to cross the area of the pleura; thus causing SUDDENLY a shortening of the breath, or a gasping rather, - which occurs the more OFTEN as the body rests, or there is the awareness more from the sensory forces then as to its activity.
5. Then, as we find, there should be the application of a massage over the lung and the lower portion, front and back, around the breast and up above to the upper portion as well as the lower portion, and those areas around to the central portion, or to the breast bone, - the area of the pleura and lower portion itself, especially, - with equal combination of Mutton Suet, Spirits of Turpentine and Spirits of Camphor, then half the quantity of Compound Tincture of Benzoin. This (the Benzoin) will naturally of itself rise, when it stands, but when ready to make the application - at least three or four times a week - this should be stirred very thoroughly together with the rest of the compound. When this combination has been used for the massage, then place a light flannel or cloth over the area, - and best that this be done of an evening; though it may be done early of morning if so desired, and the cloth worn through the day, - but preferably in the evening.
6. Then, the body should be very careful of the diet; that there are the additions to the diet, in an excess, or more than at present, of especially Vitamin B-1; which will be found principally in all of the vegetables that are yellow in color, - as carrots, or squash, or yellow corn meal, or lemons, and oranges. All of these should be taken in greater quantities. Also it will be found in the whole oats, whole wheat, and - of course - whole wheat bread at all times.
7. Not that this would be the entire diet, to be sure, but be very mindful as to these things, - so that, as often as possible or practical, keep these in the diet, or let some portion of almost every meal consist of some of these, so that there may be an excess of the Vitamin B-1 in the diet, for the strengthening of the blood supply.
8. Also this will be aided by the occasional taking of Gelatine. Not that this supplies so much of the vitamin, but it gives strength and resonance to the tendons in the nerve system; and especially the orange and lemon gelatine would be good, - these for THIS body are better than the plain white gelatine. Use the Knox Gelatine, but prepare with lemon and orange, you see.
9. Then, as to the conditions which find existing in a SYMPATHETIC manner in the hip, and especially along the right side and extending to the left over the lower portion of the abdomen (this in front and back), - we find that this also is a part of a SYMPATHETIC condition with that in the upper portion of the body, or upon the nerves of the pleura itself. These as we find will respond more to greater activity in the open, when at all practical or possible. Not that the body should take too long walks, nor too heavy an exercise, but with the changing of the circulation through the applications indicated, we will find a better circulation created by such activity in the open. Also being in the open as much as practical gives more and a better oxidization for the blood supply, by the fresh air, and oxygen.
10. Do these, as we find.
11. Then occasionally, once a week or once in ten days, or three times a month, - have the GENTLE, THOROUGH manipulations. As to whether these would be given osteopathically, or neuropathically, or chiropractically WITH the neuropathic applications, would depend upon the environs, or the activities and circumstances; but these as combined with the rest will be found to be most helpful for this body.
12. Ready for questions.
13. (Q) Would it be preferable for the body to move to ... so her daughter can help her with the treatments, or go to ..., Ala., for a while, and be treated by Dr. Thompson?
    (A) This must be a choice, of course, within self. These may be carried out, of course, either way; though when considering the conditions which exist as to the weather that is to be, and that is in the present, not too much moving around of that nature would be most advisable, - for the severe changes, severe activities, where there are such conditions, would be rather a hardship in the present; but these are choices for the body to make.
14. (Q) What has caused the scab on the side of face, [left temple] and should any local application be made? [See 4/30/59 Reports under 1187-14.]
    (A) This as we find is from the poor circulation, and the very conditions which have been indicated that are to be supplied from the Vitamin B-1 in the blood stream. DO NOT irritate, or make applications of other than that which might keep same soft. DO NOT rub with cosmetics, or with other astringents, until changes have been wrought. Let the system, and the circulation, take care of same, rather than irritating same from other sources.
15. (Q) Why is the body unable to lie upon the left side at times?
    (A) Just read what has been indicated, as to the pressures upon the nerve forces, both in the upper and the lower portion of the body, and it will be seen that these produce rather what might be termed a SMOTHERING of the nerve forces upon the areas where the disturbing conditions have existed.
16. (Q) May anything be done to strengthen the feet?
    (A) The use of shoes with the arch support would be the most preferable manner of handling these conditions.
17. (Q) Any special make of shoe?
    (A) As we find, any that has the proper arch support. There are two or three makes of such; or they may be added to the shoes already worn. Scholl's.
    Do these things, and - as we find - we will bring the better conditions for this body.
18. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy to Dr. Richardson

BACKGROUND

1. See 1187-5--1187-10 four years ago for paralytic stroke from which she apparently recovered entirely. Now has frequent attacks through back & chest which cause choking sensation; also pain in left hip area, front, side & back.

REPORTS

1. Dr. Richardson later told Mr. [641] that Mrs. [1187] had arteriosclerosis.
2. 10/03/40 Mrs. [1187]'s letter to daughter [288]: "Well, I'm getting along very well now, but had another spell last Friday night (9/27/40). We went to prayer meeting and when it was over I came out among the first ones and was standing there and felt it coming on, and just stepped over to [199] and told her I couldn't hardly stand up, so she took hold of me and helped me to the car. I was shaking like a leaf all over, so [199] said she thought best to take me to Dr. Pardue's house [E. M. Pardue, D.C.], as we didn't know whether Dr. Thompson had gotten back or not. So she drove me by there - it wasn't far - he came out to the car and helped me into the house. I was still shaking all over until my teeth chattered, still wasn't cold. I guess it was what you would call a rigor. Dr. Pardue had me lie down and listened to my heart a few seconds and said he didn't see a thing he could do - said it was my heart and I needed to be at home in the bed and said to call a doctor [M.D.] and he would give me something to relieve me. He was plain SCARED. So we went home and [199] helped me to bed. I was still shaking... Dr. Feulner [C. D. Feulner, M.D.] and Dr. Moseley were both at the ball game, so she got Dr. Long. He came in a few minutes but I was getting some quieter when he came. He took my blood pressure and tested my heart, also temperature, and said all was alright for one of my age, but said he wanted me to come to his office the next morning. He gave me a little tablet to take and assured me I would be alright that night. We went the next day but he didn't do anything, only asked questions and said he would send me out some drugs to take and wanted me to start on them right away but wanted me to come to the hospital Monday morning - he wanted to examine my body under x-ray. So [199] took me up there, but went by to see Dr. Feulner before I went and told him all about what I had done and everything, for I felt that he knew my body better than anyone else, so I did and he said to go ahead and let Dr. Long examine me, then come by and tell him what he said. So I did and he told me to come back in a week, in meantime take those drops. [199] met him in the hall and he told her that my heart was alright but that I had a hardened artery leading to the heart which affected my heart, just what he thought that night when he came, and that is what the drops are for - said that he always kept anyone who had had a stroke on these drops. I guess they have helped, for I have felt better and haven't had any more spells. Dr. Thompson said he thought that Dr. Long was right, and didn't think it best to give a treatment just yet, but for me to keep him posted as to how I was. Really my back hasn't bothered me lately, I feel like I'll get along alright for a while anyway. I like Dr. Long, for he wouldn't jump at conclusions and begin giving me a lot of medicine not knowing where the trouble was. He asked me to not eat any more salt than I could help."
3. 10/08/40 See 1187-12, requested by her daughter [288] and son [641].

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