This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of January, 1938, in accordance with request made by the brother - 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, [1465].
2. As we find, there is little change (general) in the physical forces from that as we have had here before.
3. These conditions at times in the applications have appeared to make the body more restless. And this is opposite from what it should be.
4. As we find, there has NOT been the period of the type of correction that has been indicated for the body, from the osteopathic adjustments AND manipulations.
5. And as was given, unless the whole of that which has been indicated is to be used - so that the reactions would coordinate one with another - we do not find that it would be even the better for the body to only partially follow the suggestions indicated.
6. As given, there needs to be gradually - not severely, but gradually - that lesion broken up which exists in the coccyx portion of the spine, that makes for the breaking of the connections in the impulses of the nervous system through the lumbar area, as connects with the conditions in the lacteal ducts.
7. To stimulate only the UPPER portion - that is, the dorsal and cervical area - with the taxation - only increases the complaints as would be made by pressures in the head, irritations to the body in all of the nervous ways and manners.
8. Then, begin NOW, in the manner indicated, to gradually LIFT the coccyx end; making adjustments through the sacral and coccyx AND lumbars - coordinating the rest of the system little by little with same.
9. Have periods of these of two to three weeks, then leave off a week or two weeks, then begin again.
10. But continuously, each day, one hour, preferably as the body is ready to retire, use the Castor Oil Packs over the liver, the gall duct and the caecum area - or the whole of the right side, see. Not applied so that it burns or scalds the body, but hot - and changed about once during the hour. Then sponge off the area, over which the Packs have been applied, with soda water - which is to keep the body from becoming irritated, and to take away the poisons that are naturally drawn by the Oil Packs.
11. Do these (the Packs) each day for at least sixty days, as has been indicated.
12. But let the osteopath take advantage of the relaxation created by the use of the Oil Packs, in making the adjustments; in making stimulation to the activity of the colon, the activity of the jejunum, the flow of the gall duct and the lacteals as they draw from the body.
13. Do these, and keeping the diet - as we find would be the better.
14. Ready for questions.
15. (Q) Would you suggest that the osteopathic treatments be given immediately after the Oil Packs?
    (A) This may be one period - The osteopathic treatments are only given about twice a week, while the Oil Packs would be each day. If this is convenient, WELL that it be given following the Packs - but there is created a specific condition by the application of the Oils upon the lymph flow and the circulatory forces, which is what should be taken advantage of by the applications osteopathically for the general system.
16. (Q) Have the Oil Packs that have been given been applied correctly?
    (A) Just as indicated, apply these in the manner outlined. Two to three thicknesses of flannel dipped in hot Castor Oil, just so that it may be wrung out WITHOUT too GREAT a strain on the body applying same. Have the Pack sufficiently large to cover the area from the lower portion of the RIB, or lung, TO the area across the lower caecum - or right side of the body. Change this about once during the hour. Then sponge off the body, or the area covered by the Packs, with the soda solution.
17. We are through with this Reading.

    Two copies to [...] [Brother] (one for Osteopath in charge)
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 1465-1.

REPORTS

1. 1/13/38 GD's memo to [1465]'s brother:
   It seems the greater trouble is that the osteopathic treatments haven't been given AS indicated in the Reading. We would appreciate having the name of the osteopath you are using. I'm sure if he could write or talk to many of the osteopaths over the country who have had experience with following Mr. Cayce's Readings, he would realize the value of following to the letter the explicit directions as given. Has Dr. Beard of Hopkinsville been on the case? She SHOULD be sympathetic to following the directions, since she has gotten such marvellous results from the cases sent to her in Hopkinsville by the Readings suggesting osteopathy.
   One case for whom Mrs. House administered the Castor Oil packs is Miss [528]... If there is any doubt about how they are given, I'm sure she will be very glad to explain to you about them.
2. 1/23/38 [1465]'s father's letter to EC:
   ..., Ky.
   Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Mr. Cayce:-
   I am the father of [1465], whom my son, [...], has had you to make two readings for.
   IT is rather difficult here for us to get your instructions carried out to the letter. We do not have a real Osteopath any ways near here that we know of. We have used Dr. C. A. Combs of this city - a chiropractor to administer that part. We are determined to get him to carry this out as per your instructions or do something, don't know just what yet.
   Do you have a hospital and nurses and osteopaths to care for a patient if we could get him to you? And what would it cost? If within our reach financially we may come to you.
   [1465] may be holding his own but we cannot see much if any improvement.
   Please advise promptly and oblige,
   Yours truly, [...]
3. 1/26/38 EC's reply to [1465]'s brother:
   Dear Mr. [...]: Just in receipt of yours of 23rd, just wish we did have a place here where could take care of [1465] - did have one some years ago but the depression took it away and haven't been able to get one going since.
   Mr. [...], Dr. Combs should be able to give [1465] what he needs, have you talked with him about the suggestions in the reading, will he agree to undertake it as suggested? I know this may sound all amiss to a Dr. who is very set in his ways, but we have several Dr's who cooperate with us over the country; and perhaps can get Dr. Combs to do so, if he will have him write me and will give him the names of several others he can write and see and know it is not all a trumped up thing for him. In that way we possibly will be able to do the most under the circumstances.
   Wish could suggest something better, but this will possibly be the best, know Mr. [...] we will gladly help any way we can.
   Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce
4. 3/23/38 Brother's letter to EC:
   Association of Research and Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Virginia Attention: Mr. Edgar Cayce
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I am enclosing check for $10.00 for which I would like for you to give a physical check-up reading for my brother, [1465]. He will be at home, ... Street, ..., Kentucky, at any date which you may set for the reading. I would like for you to notify my father, Mr. [...], ..., Kentucky, as well as myself, of the date that you set for the reading.
   In this check-up reading, we would especially like for the following questions to be answered:
   1. Does it seem that the recommended treatments, as outlined in the previous reading, are begin followed as they should; have the oil packs been used as indicated, and are the adjustments being made properly?
   2. Is there any material change, either better or worse, in my brother's condition?
   3. What should be done, or what treatment should be given, in order to insure the most certain and speedy recovery?
   Your cooperation in my brother's case is greatly appreciated. Any cooperation that I, or any of my folk, can render to you, in order to effect the best results of the reading, will be given to the best of our ability. Any suggestions or recommendations on your part will be greatly appreciated.
   My Mother is spending practically her entire time in waiting on and caring for my brother, and we have tried in every way to carry out the treatments as recommended in your previous reading. At present, it is hard to observe any improvement in the case. At this time [1465] seems to be entirely helpless, as though a slow and gradual paralysis is effecting his entire body. It has been hard for us to locate and secure the aid of an expert osteopath.
   We are wishing and hoping that with all of us doing our part, with your assistance, and the aid of all the powers that be, we will be able to bring about a normal physical life for my brother.
   Sincerely yours, [...]
5. 3/26/38 EC's letter making the appointment: "Know just how hard and stubborn such conditions can be, and am sure it is taking every once of strength and courage your mother has. We have another case similar as this, a young man [1527] [GD's note: [1527]'s was a case of epilepsy. Evidently EC thought [1465]'s was also, tho nothing in the correspondence indicates it - just the reference to convulsions in the first reading.] in ... but am glad to say he has begun to respond, and the mother is quite hopeful, tho she has battled with this for 19 years, but a most encouraging report from her in last few days, am just hoping something may be done for [1465]."
6. 4/01/38 See 1465-3.
7. 7/60 See Dr. W. N. Pahnke's [1465-11, Par. R3] note saying it was not epilepsy, probably Parkinson's Disease.

Edgar Cayce Readings © 1971, 1993, 1994, 1995 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation