This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of March, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self through brother - Mr. [...], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions which may be submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes.
3. Here we find - while there has been the intent and purpose on the part of those about the entity to administer, or have administered, those suggestions which have been indicated from time to time - there has been NO cooperation on the part of those administering those things that were suggested.
4. As we find, there may still be brought real relief for this body, IF there will be the administering of those influences and forces which as we find would relieve these tensions through this body - that tend to produce the weakness and to cause at times the incoordination between the cerebrospinal and the vegetative or sympathetic nervous systems.
5. Those conditions which have been created by some of the administrations have tended to change or alter the reflexes, or to produce disturbances, by stirring up of poisons in the system and yet NOT producing sufficient activity or stimulation to areas for their elimination, or for the coordinating of the upper and lower hepatic circulation as to relieve the disturbances through the system.
6. As we find, then:
7. Administer these, then, rather in the home. While, or when necessary call those of the profession or medical profession for the administration of sedatives or the like - but do these - yet WATCH the body carefully, ESPECIALLY during the periods when these first three treatments or applications are made, - as to the manner the body reacts to same.
8. So, there should be one or more in attendance during the periods these are administered.
9. Then:
10. Disregard all of that which has been given as to administrations for relief or help. Begin with these, as if none others had been given, - and leave off all of those save the sedatives that have been or may be given when necessary. DO NOT give the sedatives unless it IS necessary.
11. Begin first, then, with one minim (drop) of Atomidine in half a glass of water before the morning meal.
12. Let the morning meal be preferably either of such a cereal as Maltex, with milk, or cut oats combined with a little all-wheat bran.
13. If the activity of these causes an uneasiness, or tendency for the formation of gas in the stomach or abdomen, apply a pad or cloth to cover the whole area - and this cloth covered with baking soda. Let the cloth be rather gauze, you see, and cover with baking soda to the depth of about an eighth of an inch. Lay over this a damp cloth, hot or warm; then over that lay a dry cloth. Let this remain until there is an allaying of any disturbances. This should come by absorption.
14. The noon meal should consist preferably of raw vegetable juices or cooked vegetable juices, according to the preference of the body.
15. After the noon meal give a small dose of Alcaroid.
16. These should not cause any inconvenience through the system. Should they do so, then give an enema with water body-temperature, containing salt and soda - not too much, - just sufficient to relieve the tension. Use about a heaping teaspoonful of salt and a level teaspoonful of soda to the half gallon of water, or in these proportions.
17. Keep up the general diets, then - of whole wheat through the evening meal. This crushed wheat, cooked a long time; and this may be taken with milk if desired, or only as a mixture with very LITTLE but sufficient sugar to make same palatable.
18. This would be the regular diet for the first five days; with the Atomidine being kept as indicated.
19. On the sixth day, in the evening, give the body an Epsom Salts Bath. Put about twenty pounds of Epsom Salts in fifty gallons of water, or add this amount of Epsom Salts to the bath tub as full as will be reasonable for the body to lie in - with the water as hot as the body can stand same. MASSAGE the body during the period it is IN the bath - and let it remain in same for at least twenty to thirty minutes; massaging especially the limbs, the abdomen, the back, between the shoulders, and all over those portions where the stiffness has occurred and does occur.
20. When the body is taken out of the Bath, rub it down immediately with at least ninety to a hundred percent proof Whiskey (after the skin has been dried, of course). This is to be massaged in, especially along the spine and across the abdomen - all the body will absorb.
21. After this let the body rest, of course.
22. And then begin the NEXT day with the Atomidine and the diets as indicated, - just so as to keep the body-strength.
23. Begin THEN with a little Beef Juice, - not more than a teaspoonful at a time, but be at least five to ten minutes taking that - sipping a little at the time.
24. After this has been kept up, with the Atomidine, for another five days, then have ANOTHER of the Epsom Salts Baths in the same way and manner, see?
25. Gradually then increase the diet, if it is possible for the body to absorb or assimilate same; using the Alcaroid when necessary to reduce the pains through the abdominal area.
26. Then, after the five days again, give ANOTHER Epsom Salts Bath.
27. Then, after ten days, if there is not great improvement, further instructions may be given.
28. An electric blanket, the electric pad over portions of the body where there is the tendency of aches, will aid in allowing the body to rest.
29. Ready for questions.
30. We are through with this Reading.

    Copy to Self through brother
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (GD's note 3/07/39: See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Pure Beef Juice. We are having a bottle of Atomidine sent from our local druggist, in case you are not able to secure it there.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 1465-6.

REPORTS

1. 3/28/39 Mother's letter to EC: "I am writing you in regard to [1465]'s condition since he has been taking treatment specified in Reading of March 7 [1465-7]. He is weaker especially in his hips and back. He has less use of himself. He complains a great deal of the very uncomfortable and disturbing feelings in the abdominal region. There seems to be more contraction of muscles through out the body. Has been bothered badly with constipation since leaving off all laxatives. Bowels seem they won't move without aid. At times we do not get desired results from using enema. Should laxative be given? If so what should laxative be? Bowels have not moved for a long while without aid.
   "Thanking you for your attention to this information concerning [1465] and hoping to receive an early reply that we may be help to him.
   "Sincerely wishing you success in your work of helping others."
   Yours truly, [...]
2. 4/03/39 Mother's letter to EC:
   "We received your letter this morning in answer to our inquiry of the 28th, about [1465].
   "We have tried to follow closely the directions given for [1465] in the Reading of March 7th. We are through with the baths prescribed and gave them as directed, using 100 proof whiskey to rub body down with and massage following. He still is taking one drop of Atomidine before morning meal, which consists of oats with a teaspoon of all-bran with milk. Noon meal of vegetable juices cooked and the last few days has eaten a SMALL amount of cooked carrots and small amount of cooked apples at noon meal. Evening meal of whole wheat - ground, cooked about 2 hrs. with little brown sugar and milk. Afternoon meal he takes 1/2 teaspoon of Alcaroid in 1/2 glass of water.
   "Takes [one] beef juice teaspoon at a time different times during the day. Eats very slowly. Difficult swallowing and chewing also when he ate anything that required chewing.
   "We have used enemas as directed but seems as we needed to use laxative a few times to get best results.
   "[1465] says the organs in his chest and abdominal regions seem to drop and feel all out of place at times. This feeling causes him to suffer and be very uncomfortable at these times. "He doesn't seem to be stiff in his joints. It seems that the nerves contract or cause the muscles to contract or tighten, so that he can't move or control the motions when can move a little. After being helped up, he can by the hardest walk a few steps after helping him to start. We help him to get up out of his chair, and help him to sit down, placing him when he sits or lies down. We place him in bed, just keep placing and replacing arms, head and legs, and pull his clothes from side to side until he says he is in comfortable position, and then after a while we see whether or not he needs replacing again. Up with him at night to readjust him 3 or 4 times.
   "Has taken no sedatives for a long time. Has been in this helpless condition for 15 months.
   "He wants to get well just as much as when he first got sick. And tries to put up the fight best he can seems like. We are very anxious to find help for him if we can and get him back where he can enjoy living with us and his friends again.
   "His mind is good. And is very patient in his afflictions. The time you have set for Reading, the afternoon of April 6th, 3:30 to 4:30 EST will be satisfactory with us.
   "He will be here at home as before. We sincerely hope and pray that something may be found soon to help him even though it is not a cure.
   "Hoping and praying that you will be able to help [1465] and others." Sincerely, [...]
3. 4/06/39 See 1465-8.

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