This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of October, 1937, in accordance with request made by the brother - [...], new Associate 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, Mr. [1465].
2. Now as we find, while there may not be resentments, if there had been the attempts for the proper applications BEFORE the second cycle, by now the body might have been entirely relieved of the condition.
3. This then, though there may be help, will require very persistent and consistent effort to bring about any LASTING improvement, or to set the body mentally AND physically into such an order as to bring normalcy out of confusion in the present.
4. As we find, the conditions are those of incoordination between the activities of the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic nervous systems. These are innate, or prenatal disturbances; and in those periods when there were the activities in the foetus a lesion formed that prevents that normal flow of impulses between the system of assimilation and system of DISTRIBUTION of same throughout the body.
5. Hence those periods when there have been the reactions of a nervous disturbance in the very nature of same, that produced discoordination or incoordination between the impulses and the activities.
6. As we find, the lesion exists in the lacteal duct area; or the larger portions of the flow of the system through the lymph and ducts and glands of the flow FROM the pancreas, the liver, the spleen's activity, as related to the assimilating from foods the constructive forces.
7. And when these contractions are produced (as they are in cycles of activity), there are those pressures brought to bear upon the lower portion of the cerebrospinal system as to break the connection between the cerebrospinal and the vegetative at the base of the brain.
8. Hence the periods that have been had when the convulsions to the body have brought more and more contraction.
9. Sedatives have only tended to allay; not to make for curative forces.
10. The activities that have been produced in the body bring about disturbances with other portions of the system.
11. As we find, there may be those outlines which if CONSISTENTLY and persistently followed, with the changes that may be made every six to eight months apart, would bring about much better conditions for the body.
12. DO NOT undertake ANY of it unless ALL is to be followed consistently!
13. With these changes, many of those disturbances where the FUNCTIONINGS of organs are disturbed in the present would be corrected.
14. The abilities for the body to coordinate, not only in activities, not only in the care of self, but in the mental and physical reactions, will be gradually improved. But once begun we would find - as these are gradually broken up - it must be a growth back to normalcy, and not as of merely removing pressure.
15. Removing of the pressures, of course, as a part of the applications will aid in some directions; but for the proper coordination it must be a gradual growth.
16. To make for applications then as we find that would be helpful:
17. First we would make the associations or arrangements whereby deep OSTEOPATHIC manipulations may be given AS ARE SPECIFIED in such ways and manners as to not only remove the pressures, but where treatments may be given twice a week for three to four weeks, rest for two weeks and then given again; and this kept for at least the WHOLE period of six months, with treatments twice a week for at least three weeks at a time, two weeks left off, and three weeks again of treatments, throughout the period.
18. Make applications first, then, of such manipulations; making the corrections as would be found necessary, more in the lumbar, the sacral and lower dorsal area THAN in the upper dorsal and cervical - as ordinarily given. Especially straighten - gradually, not all at once - the coccyx end of the spine.
19. When such osteopathic treatments are given, break up gradually the lesions in the WHOLE of the right side, even to the caecum and the ileum plexus area.
20. Also we would begin with Castor Oil Packs that would be applied every day for at least two hours, over the lower portion of the liver and the whole of the right side to the lower caecum. Apply these for an hour at least, or two hours, EVERY DAY.
21. After the application of the Packs each day there should be a general massage; not deep, but rather as a superficial stimulation.
22. At least once a month CLEANSE THE COLON.
23. Do these for the first six months; keeping these constantly.
24. Beware of the foods that produce too much of the acids. Beware of starches in too great a quantity. Never overeat of white breads or potatoes, or too much sugars.
25. Do these for the first six months; then we would give further instructions.
26. Ready for questions.
27. (Q) Do we understand that the Castor Oil Packs are to be given every day for six months, without a rest period?
    (A) Every day for six months without a rest period; hour to two hours each day. They are to be put on as hot as the body can comfortably stand them; but changed about twice during the period of application, see? Then sponge off the body with a soda water solution; for these acid applications of oil will tend to be absorbed so that the massage that follows each one of these - and the deep manipulations - will enable the manipulator to break up these lesions.
28. (Q) Have you any suggestions as to where these suggested treatments may be followed correctly?
    (A) As has been indicated, make those associations where they may be handled as indicated.
29. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 9/21/37 Brother's letter: "He has been afflicted for the last 5-6 years with some disease [6/27/40 letter says Parkinson's] that so far as we can determine from medical authorities is practically incurable."

REPORTS

1. 12/17/37 Brother's letter to EC:
   Association for Research and Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Virginia
   ATTENTION: Mr. Edgar Cayce
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I received the reading you made in regard to my brother's [Mr. [1465]] case in due time and was very glad to get it. This reading has been studied over very carefully by my folks and the Doctor attending to my brother, and to date the recommendations made in your reading have been followed, as recommended, as closely as we could.
   However, my folks are somewhat in doubt as to the exact details of administering the oil pack treatments. Mrs. House [Carrie Salter House], whom you recommended that I contact concerning the oil treatments, has moved from Hopkinsville into another state, therefore I have been unable to discuss this treatment with her.
   At the present time this treatment is made by soaking a flannel cloth, about 12" x 18" in size, in hot castor oil and being placed on the center of the lower part of the stomach and running around the right side to about the spinal cord on the back. This is left for about one hours time and then the second flannel cloth is soaked in hot oil and used to replace the first one for about the same period of time, making the treatment last over a period of two hours each day.
   I would like, if you can, to receive detailed instructions as to the massages and the use of the soda solution after the oil treatment has been used. Any further details concerning the oil treatment, or any other part of my brother's case that you might be able to give, would be appreciated.
   At this time his condition does not seem to improve, and at times there seems to be indications of gradual weakening condition. If you know of anything further to recommend concerning this case, I would appreciate very much your advice.
   Sincerely yours
2. 1/05/38 Brothers' letter to EC:
   Association for Research and Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Virginia
   ATTENTION: Mr. Edgar Cayce Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I am in receipt of your letter of December 22, 1937. I have concluded that a check-up physical reading for my brother [1465] will be advisable, and am enclosing personal check in the amount of $10.00 for same. In this reading, I would especially like for the following questions to be answered:
   1. Explicit directions as to the application of the treatment given in the first reading.
   2. What change there is, if any, in my brother's condition.
   3. If the additional treatment as being given him, rather than that specified in the reading previously given, is of a harmful or helpful nature, if either.
   4. I would like to know the condition of my brother's lungs, and whether or not they are effected in any way, and if so to what extent.
   5. Are there any further treatments that we could use to better my brother's condition; or, are there any efforts that could be made to aid him in any way.
   Wishing you the greatest of success, not only in my brother's case, but in others whom you might have the opportunity to be of service.
   Sincerely yours
   Enclosure (1)
3. 1/13/38 See 1465-2.

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