This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 18th day of June, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1389], through her husband's Associate Membership in the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [257] and Mr. [619].

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1389].
2. Now as we find, while there are disturbing conditions in the physical functioning of organs of the body, that upset the body at times and produce a great deal of distress and prevent the normal activities of the body, these as we find may be materially aided.
3. And if there is consistent application of those things suggested, this may be accomplished without a great deal of distress.
4. While there might be operative forces, these would be of such natures as to cause a local disturbance and the possible prevention of the full compliance with the purposes of a physical body in the material plane.
5. These then are the conditions as we find them with this body, [1389] we are speaking of:
6. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, we find there are indications of nerve tensions that prevent the body from keeping a normal equilibrium. These nerve tensions, as we find, arise from disturbances in the organs of genitation, or through the pelvic organs.
7. As we find these arise from the tendency of the organ, or of the womb itself, to be pulled back; owing to a distress produced by a hurt or an injury in the cerebrospinal system.
8. This pressure, in its gradual change through those periods when there were cold or congestion contracted by the body, during a period of menstruation when there was rather the effect of cold or congestion, has produced something of a catarrhal condition there.
9. These conditions have been materially aided by some of the applications that have been made, and that have prevented the discharges that have been at times very disturbing to the body; but at the same time they have allowed the scar tissue or the tautening of the muscular forces to pull the organ out of position.
10. Thus we find, during those periods, a great distress. Beforehand the effects of same appear as dizziness, headaches, bearing down pains; and during the periods there are convulsive reactions - that is, of the organs; that is, in the tubes and the ovaries in their discharge from the system, owing to a depleted condition - and at times we have a variation as to the quantity of the flow from the system; at times scant, at times missing days, and at others we find an overflow.
11. These become very disturbing to the body. These present a condition where there becomes an upset with the digestive system, there is a feeling of depression through the lumbar areas, there is even a soreness, a heaviness to the lower limbs.
12. All of these arise from these disturbing factors. Then naturally their pressures upon not only the sympathetic nerve system but the cerebrospinal system, from which the impulse arises for the general activity of coordination of these portions of elimination activities to the body, bring about disturbance in the sensory forces; making the body supersensitive at times, making the body disturbed in its activities as to become irritable to self and to conditions about self - when the mien, the manner or the general disposition is beautiful, is lovely, is sweet! yet these are such disturbing forces as to produce burning in the eyes, headaches, upset digestion, dislike for anything and everything.
13. These are NERVE REACTIONS, and as we find all of these conditions may be eliminated from the system.
14. THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS is more or less attuned to the nerve pressures.
15. Thus the upsetting that arises.
16. AS WE FIND, TO MAKE FOR THE CORRECTIVE FORCES:
17. It will necessitate that the body take the time and be consistent; that is, following the periods of the applica- tions for helpful forces in such measures, in such ways and manners as to make for the bettered conditions for the body.
18. First we would begin, then, with osteopathic manipulations and adjustments. These should not be made too severe in the beginning, but be given about twice each week for three weeks, or until the period occurs again.
19. The manipulations and adjustments will be through the coccyx area (that's the end of the spine), through the lumbar, through the lower dorsal; in the beginnings - that is, the first series of treatments, you see.
20. Then after there is the rest from same for the one week, the next series would be begun; with the coordinating of the lumbar axis with the lower limbs and the feet, and coordinating the upper dorsal and the cervical centers with the general activities of the body.
21. There should be at least three or four periods of three weeks each of the manipulative forces.
22. Then we would give further instructions or the changes that have been wrought, as to whether there is the necessity then for some other form of osteopathic adjustments or corrections, or as to the position then of the uterus and the womb as well as the relationship of same to the tubes and the ovaries.
23. Just a few days before each menstrual period, and during that period, we would use the Radio-Active Appliance. Attach one anode to the 4th lumbar plexus, the other anode to the pubic bone or center - just above the labium and on the nerve center as to same. This will produce rest, make for an easing of the period as well as an equalizing of the general circulatory forces of the body. This would only be used during the periods, you see, for the first few months - only the week of the period; beginning a few days before - two to three days before - and using throughout the period that there is the flow. Keep this on for an hour at least at a time, or longer if necessary. Do not apply until the Appliance has been in the ice for fifteen or twenty minutes. Keep the plates very clean, polished, not binding upon the body but in perfect contact.
24. If there is pain, use Salicon as a sedative - one tablet at a period, or an hour apart until relief.
25. It will also be found during such periods that the massaging of the body with an equal combination of Mutton Tallow, Turpentine and Camphor, and then applying heat as with the electric pad, over the lumbar area, over the abdominal area, will relieve the condition.
26. In the matter of the applications, it is the natural functioning of the body for reproduction; but until there is better mental condition as related to reproduction and the physical ability to carry on - or to carry through with same, this would not be well.
27. But within six to eight months, with following these suggestions, conception should be possible with the body if so desired.
28. But as to the mental attitude of the body throughout the applications - whether the mechanical through means of the Appliance or the adjustments necessary:
29. Know that the help, the aid, must be first MENTAL and within self; and that all healing comes from CONSTRUCTIVE, spiritual forces within self; and that with the changes wrought, these are not to be made for self-aggrandizement, self-indulgences, but that the spirit of truth, of good, of love, of patience, of reproduction, may be fully accomplished; that the body, in mind, in body, in spirit, may fill that for which it came into the material experience in the present.
30. Do these, then, for the full three or four periods, as we have given.
31. Then we would give further instructions.
32. Ready for questions.
33. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 6/16/37 Letter after she and her husband, [2793], visited EC in Va. Beach: "I would like to know why I suffer every month, why I haven't been able to conceive, also what I can do about my complexion. Again I will say, it was a pleasure meeting you and hope some day we will see each other again."

REPORTS

1. 6/16/38 Reply to Questionnaire:
   ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, INC., Virginia Beach, Virginia
   INDIVIDUAL CASE REPORT
   Date of Reading: June 18, 1937 Case No.: [1389]
   (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? Yes.
   (3) What was the physician's analysis of this condition? The same as the reading.
   (4) Have the suggestions given in the Reading been followed exactly as outlined? Partly, the osteopath gave me prescribed treatment, but did not invest in therapy machine.
   (5) For how long? Aug. 1937 to Jan. 1938 - 5 months.
   (6) Describe the extent to which improvements have resulted? Pregnancy.
   (7) Comment. Mere words cannot express the gratitude I feel. Through this reading I have been able to fulfill our only dream and aim in our lives.
   Date: 6/16/38 Signed: [1389]
   (Use reverse side if necessary)
2. 6/16/38 Reply to Questionnaire:
   OSTEOPATH'S Report to
   ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, INC., Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Date of Reading: June 18, 1937 Case No.: [1389]
   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: Mrs. [1389]
   (1) (a) Did the Reading presented to you describe the condition of the patient? (b) Explain any variation. (c) Give technical diagnosis. (a) [No response] (b) [No response] (c) Right Sacro-iliac Strain - Slight Scoliosis.
   (2) Were the suggestions for treatment in your opinion proper for this condition? Definite indication for manipulative treatment.
   (3) For what period of time has the patient followed directions given in the reading under your care? January 1938.
   (4) What results have you observed? Conceived after above condition was corrected.
   (5) Comment.
   Date: 6/16/38 Signed: Robert B. Thomas, D.O., R.C.O.S. (Of what school?)
   (We will appreciate it if you will include a technical analysis of your findings.)
3. 3/13/40 Husband [2793] referred his friend, Mr. [2345], for a reading for his daughter, [2153], saying:
   "I hope you will remember me as bringing my wife to see you in 1937 at Mr. [257]'s suggestion. Mrs. [1389] and myself are deeply grateful for your help as we now have a baby boy eighteen months of age and we are both very happy."
4. 7/07/40 Mr. [257]'s letter [See under 2345-1 Background]:
   "[2793] (and [1389]) has second Cayce baby on the way - seven years and none until he met you and so [2793] brings them in and I talk. We never sell furniture, only Cayce - the furniture is only incidental."
5. 2/12/41 Mr. [2345]'s letter: "Dr. Thomas is the same man that treated Mrs. [1389] whose complete recovery was based on instructions contained in one of your readings with which he complied."
6. 8/05/42 Husband obtained a Physical Rdg. for himself - See 2793-1.
7. 4/01/43 They referred Miss [2948] for a Physical Rdg.

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