This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of August, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1654], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [1642].

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

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, Mrs. [1654].
2. Now as we find, the disturbances that prevent the better normal condition are of a general nature; yet the causes in some of the directions are very specific, while in others they are the reflex action from the disturbances which have existed.
3. Also some of these arise from the body attempting to adjust itself to the changes wrought through the operative measures that were resorted to, and the effect that this change had upon the glandular system as well as the nerve supply and the organs as reflex from the disturbance.
4. These then are conditions as we find them with this body, [1654] we are speaking of:
5. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, there is the indication of the lack of the proper elements for keeping a balance in the coagulative measures of the system in its functioning.
6. Thus we find there is a lack of elements in the chemical reactions from glandular secretions, or a lack of the balance between the iodides and the potassiums in the system, or a lack of that element which may be added in the form of calcium.
7. The reaction in the system through the lack of this supply, as well as in the abilities to make for the better reactions for the retaining of vitality necessary for full physical activity, is to cause the body to easily tire.
8. And at times there is an irregularity in the activity of the heart, though not an organic heart disturbance.
9. As combined with the activity of the glandular system, these as we find supply those elements in most of the glandular formations for their ability to secrete from the system in the activity of the assimilating or digestive system, to form the elements of reproduction in creative forces for BODILY functionings.
10. These as we find then cause or produce at times, under these stresses from activities in the glandular force, a strain upon same; producing headaches that become of a nature such that not only is there the feeling of exhaustion but at times a nausea is the result of same also.
11. At times there is a heaviness in all portions of the functioning of the sympathetic system as related to the sensory forces; as at times the ringing in ears, bad taste - or the inability for taste at times. At times the eyes give some disturbance through their very weakness, as produced by this strain upon the whole of the nervous system itself.
12. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, with the natural strain upon the blood supply as related to perfect coagulation, we have periods of nerve exhaustion, when there is the tendency or inclination for the mental reaction of pessimism; at other times even reaching somewhat of a moroseness, or a melancholia. These are all the results of the activities through the lack of the proper balance in the nerve system.
13. IN THE ACTIVITY OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, as has been indicated, there are the revulsions at times to nerve reflexes through most al portions of the organs of the body; which we find indicated through the sensory forces, though the nerve reflexes from the brain's activity in the most part are near to normal. But there are periods when such activity is below normal, and others when it is super-normal - or the responses are to create the conditions as indicated in the pessimism or melancholia, or the excess optimism and the easily irritated reaction.
14. In the activity of the lungs, the bronchials, the larynx - save as related to the circulatory system - we find the condition is very good.
15. Digestive forces at times have the reflex from the nervousness that reacts from the weakness through the supplying of the energies for the body; as does the heart's activity.
16. The same do we find in the liver and kidneys, and as related to the organs of the torso - or through the alimentary canal as well as the reproductive forces through the genital system, and the reactions of irritations that arise at times from the lack of the proper activity through the nerve forces.
17. The repulsion and revulsion as felt in the activities or associations arise from nerve forces, rather than a disturbance that may not be relieved through the general applications for the body.
18. THEN, IN MAKING APPLICATIONS OF THOSE THINGS AS WE FIND: While it will require some time, and there will be periods when there will be the feelings as of a reverting to old disturbances, we find that if these things are carried on consistently and persistently as indicated there should be brought much better and near to normal forces gradually in this body of Mrs. [1654].
19. First, then, we would begin with the use of those properties known as Calcios. We find that calcium taken in this manner may be the more easily assimilated, and will work better with the assimilating forces and blood supply. Each day we would take a small quantity, about as much as would be on the end of a knife - a table knife - or enough to "butter" as it were a cracker. Just spread this quantity over a cracker and eat it, once each day, WITH the meal - and with the meal at which the raw vegetables are taken. Take for three weeks, leave off a week, and then begin again.
20. And we would have one meal each day, whether noon or evening, consisting almost entirely - or including mostly - of the raw fresh vegetables. These may be taken in the form of a salad or the like. Combine especially such as lettuce, celery, with whatever other vegetables the body may desire; as peppers or tomatoes, carrots, beets, turnips - if these are all grated when they are prepared, it would be preferable; or mustard. Any or all of these are well. Red Cabbage especially, if this is grated very fine and prepared with the others, raw, would be well. An oil or a salad dressing may be used. All of these would not be used at once, of course, but as many as may be eaten combined at one meal during the day would be well. And at THIS meal take the Calcios, in the manner indicated.
21. Also we would begin with the use of the Radio-Active Appliance. This would be used every day, for thirty to sixty minutes, for a period of three weeks. Then leave off for two weeks. Then begin again. But the attachments for this body would be made differently from the ordinary; that is:
22. 1st day: The plate marked to always be attached FIRST, would be attached to the 9th dorsal plexus; while the other plate would be attached last, to the right wrist.
23. 2nd day: Make the first attachment to the 9th dorsal, the last to the left ankle.
24. 3rd day: The first attachment would be to the 9th dorsal, the other to the left wrist.
25. 4th day: First attach to the 9th dorsal, then to the right ankle.
26. 5th day: The first attachment would be to the 2nd cervical, the last to the 4th lumbar.
27. Then begin over again, continuing to rotate the attachments each day in the manner indicated.
28. Keep the plates very clean and polished before each application to the body.
29. Once each week we would have a full hydrotherapy treatment; that is, a FULL massage gently given, after not too hot nor too high a heat but sufficient to bring about a respiratory reaction. Do not raise the temperature here too high, but just enough for the body to perspire well. Then have a thorough rubdown; using the salt rum rub along the spine; and especially the areas from the 9th dorsal to the end of spine; followed with not the rub alcohol but the GRAIN alcohol rub. And if the grain alcohol is massaged also over the abdomen, especially across the diaphragm area more than the lower portion of the abdomen, we find that it would be well for the body.
30. Give such a general hydrotherapy treatment, with such a massage, regularly every week for six or eight weeks; then leave off for two to three weeks; then it would be well to have same again.
31. In the diet, as has been indicated, keep this well balanced as to the alkalin and acid-producing foods. This would be given rather as an outline, though not ALL - of course - that may be taken:
32. Mornings - either a cereal or citrus fruits (not both at the same meal, however), with whole wheat toast, butter; coffee, tea or milk - either of these may be taken. No milk or cream should be used with the coffee OR with the tea.
33. Noons - preferably this would be the period when the raw vegetables should be eaten, and the Calcios taken; whether these are eaten with the vegetable juices or with cooked vegetables - this would be at the discretion of the body. However, do NOT have meats with the raw vegetables - or at the meal when the raw salad is taken, with the Calcios.
34. Evenings - a well-balanced meal with meats and cooked vegetables, though the meats preferably should consist of fish, fowl or lamb; or any of the wild game - these are well for the body. No fried foods at any time.
35. Take all of these things as indicated in the regular periods; and by the time there is the third or fourth cycle of the treatments, we will find great improvements. We would THEN give further instructions.
36. Ready for questions.
37. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 7/27/38 She and Miss [1655] together sent in their applications.
2. 8/02/38 Letter: As I understand it, I don't believe it will be necessary for me to detail my ailments. I only wish to state I have been ill most of seven years and I have been married six of those years. I have plenty of ambition but my energy gives out long before my ambition. Most of my other acute disturbances have been diagnosed, treated, operated upon or "let go" but one condition that troubles me is a continually tired, logy feeling (ever when thoroughly rested) - with various small aches and pains accompanied almost always by a dull (or more persistent) headache. In other words, even though there is nothing acute at the time, I almost never feel GOOD.

REPORTS

1. 8/20/38 Mrs. [1654]'s ltr. to EC:
   ... West ..., North Dakota
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   I have delayed writing you because I wanted to find out more about this hydrotherapy problem. There is no hydrotherapist here but there is a Finnish Steam Bath and Swedish Massage place. The man who runs it did not know what a hydrotherapist was (neither do I) but he claimed he could give the treatment prescribed. Do you think this advisable?
   I have ordered the Radio Active Machine and the Calcios and as soon as they arrive, shall start my treatment.
   There are several questions I would like to ask: In the reading you say at about the 3rd or fourth cycle of treatment I should be more normal etc. - do you mean the 3rd or 4th cycle of the radio therapy treatments or of the hydrotherapy treatments - if so, just how long? I'm a little hazy as to figuring it out. And would it be out of line with my diet to have a heavy dessert at the vegetable meal - at noon? I am used to having a heavy dessert with the light noon meal and fruit with the heavier evening meal. This makes no difference to me but I just wanted to follow the instructions as closely as possible.
   Also - at the end of this period of treatments, you spoke of giving further instructions - does that mean another reading?
   I thought my reading was quite a remarkable diagnosis and I shall try my best to follow the instructions carefully as that is the only way to give it a fair trial. I have every faith in it being the right thing to do. There were a few ailments mot mentioned but perhaps they will be cured by the treatment.
   Mrs. [1678] was also more than pleased to hear of the remarkable diagnosis of both Miss [1655] and I and knows if you could be shown the way to diagnose our cases that the treatment will be successful - as "He has many ways."
   My family would like to know if this Radio-Active Machine can be used by the person, himself and if there is any danger in using it of shock etc?
   Thanking you for the very kind interest you have shown, I am, Very sincerely yours, (Mrs.) [1654]
2. 8/25/38 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [1654]:
   Dear Mrs. [1654]
   Thank you for yours of 22nd and hope can help you out in getting some problems straightened out. Hydrotherapy is a term used for those who apply water as the basis of their treatment. If you haven't one there - then am sure the Swedish Massager can give you the proper treatment - and am sure you will find they can. The cycle - you will notice it is suggested you take a series of treatments and then rest for a little period. That is to get the reaction. Then another series of treatments and then another rest period. After the third series of treatments, it is suggested that you have a check reading; yes, another reading - check R [reading] as you will notice from the date - is half price of the first. This should tell you what improvement you have made, and where as it were - to go from there.
   No, try the heavy dessert and if you find it doesn't bother then keep it up. The information usually gives or suggests the heavy meal in the evening.
   Thank you for your comment on the information. Will say this, Mrs. [1654], have never known a case in the 38 years have been giving the readings where help or cure was promised - If the person did what was suggested - what was promised came - rather a large statement, but true. Of course that means the body did just what the reading suggested - no more - no less.
   Have an appointment for Mrs. [1678]. Sincerely hope to be of a service. Yes, His ways, are wondrous ways, and all praise to HIM for all the good that has and does come to others through me - for of myself am nothing.
   The radio-active only uses the charge of the body. You will not feel one thing with its use except to sleep unusually well and when you use it if you will use that period to meditate - Feel sure you will have some lovely experiences. There is no electricity in the Appliance - it is only the charge of the body that makes it active at all -
   Thank you and let us hear from you as you get started on your treatment. Glad to try and answer any questions. With all good wishes.
   Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
3. 8/26/38 Mrs. [1654]'s ltr. to EC:
   ... West ..., North Dakota
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   I neglected to ask you two more questions in my last letter and hope it won't put you to too much trouble to answer them.
   For the last month I have been taking thyroid extract under dr.'s orders - and he wants me to continue it for awhile. It is not for any known deficiency but to see if it helps an incomplete sexual life. Will this interfere with the treatment you have recommended in the reading?
   For the past two years I have had intestinal flu, plain flu etc on the average of every three weeks - with resultant sinus trouble which almost never left me. This summer early - the doctors gave me cold shots and I did not have cold or flu until now. The doctor wishes to have me take another series of shots now. I realize that I will have to follow one person's advice but I don't want to continue these flu and colds and would like your advice as to this matter.
   Thanking you for your kindness, I am
   Yours sincerely,
4. 9/01/38 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [1654]:
   Dear Mrs. [1654]
   Have yours of the 26th, thank you for same. My suggestion would be, give one or the other a fair trial. If you feel the taking of the extract has brought satisfactory results - keep up. If not then give the information a fair trial leaving off all those and doing just as the information has suggested. Believe you will get better results.
   You will know within yourself which you wish to undertake - let "your conscious be your guide."
   Believe sincerely if you will follow the suggestions you will not need take the shots - nor the extract.
   Hoping your choice will be for the best - for you to have help from the troublesome symptoms is the wish of all, and am sure your choice will be for the best.
   When you get started, let's check up on you again, and see how you are doing. That is, if you take only the suggestions.
   With all good wishes Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
5. 10/06/38 Mrs. [1654]'s ltr. to EC:
   ... West ..., North Dakota
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   I am writing to tell you that since starting the treatment I have improved in MANY different ways. I noticed a change almost immediately. Of course, there have been days or periods of several days duration when I have not felt well - but on the whole there have been a number of changes for the better - and I am greatly encouraged. I feel that through God I owe you and Mrs. [1678] (who is making possible this treatment for both Miss [1655] and myself) a great debt and I know you will be blessed for helping this to come to pass.
   I have had several "beginnings" of colds and sinus infections which have miraculously been cured in not more than three days. However right now I have a bad head cold & aches that go with it but I sort of lay that to the fact that this is the period which I do not take the hydrotherapy treatments or the radio-active appliance treatments. It just happened they both came at the same time as I had started the steam bath & massage treatments before the radio-active appliance had come.
   For the past two weeks I have not felt as well as before - the reading told me there would be those periods. However I am wondering if the radio-active appliance is working as well. The first two or three days I used it I THOUGHT I could feel a faint stinging or prickly sensation in my hand or foot. I do not feel anything now and do not awake as refreshed as I did the first week. I am writing to the Health Home Remedies Corporation about it too. I thought at first it was just reaction or one of those periods of old disturbances reoccurring and waited for improvement. I have awakened with a headache every morning & many of my old aches and pains (in milder form) for several weeks. I do not speak of the present as I know of course that this cold is to blame.
   I should also like to know if I should continue with the Calcios - I have almost finished taking one jar.
   I want to thank you a great deal for answering my many questions before. I do not see how you can find the time for letters to all your many correspondents. It is very kind of you to take such an interest in each patient.
   Miss [1655] has been up the past few days and feels better though she still has some pain in her side. She had felt so greatly improved and I know she will again.
   Very sincerely yours, (Mrs.) [1654]
6. 10/10/38 EC's ltr. to Mrs. [1654]:
   Dear Mrs. [1654]
   Thank you for yours of the 6th. Am glad to know you feel you have been on the improve, for that is the purpose, of course, of it all. Let's just hope you can keep on in that direction until you are your normal self again.
   Is very lovely of Mrs. [1678] and am sure you both are most happy about the matter if you can get results. Certainly fine that you have been able to check the colds - and lets hope we may be able to eradicate them entirely.
   In the use of the radio-active - are you particular about making the application of same as suggest in the directions; that is do you use the same plate each time to attach to body first - and circulate this about the body - first to right wrist - then other to left ankle - next the same first plate to left wrist - and other to right ankle - the next time the first plate to left ankle and last to right wrist - the next to right ankle and left wrist - ten where you began - right wrist and left ankle.
   You see the entire theory of the appliance is wrather unique - there is no charge in appliance - until attached to body - but when attached - with the elements in appliance and the effect of cold from ice - there is produced a current from the body that builds up in appliance - and acts as an equalizer; hence is necessary after beginning its use that the same connection be attached to body first - but in extremities opposite from the one just used - hope haven't made this complicated for you - but feel sure you will see by application just what am trying to say.
   No - any thing that will help - if misused will have a detrimental effect - am sure. Should think you should have at least have one more - jar of the Calcios - as there should be sufficient of its effect to help you through the severe weather of a winter.
   Am only too glad to try and answer your questions Mrs. [1654] - have dedicated my life to try and be of a service to my fellow man - and can I do so in my feeble way am happy to do so - hope have made things plainer for you - if haven't please don't hesitate to ask me - with kindest regards to you and yours and please remember me to Miss [1655].
7. 1/04/39 Miss [1655]'s letter to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce -
   Thank you very much for your - as usual - very kind letter of Dec. 17 which I am sorry not to have acknowledged before.
   I hope that you and all your family had a very happy Christmas. I need scarcely say that you have all my good wishes for the New Year.
   Mrs. [1654] and I have both tried to hear your son's broadcast, so far without success. But we will keep trying as we are much interested.
   Thank you for enclosing the little pamphlet about you and your work. I enjoyed it very much.
   I'm very glad to report that I am feeling very well for me and getting better all the time. I had a little trouble with my side just after Christmas but that is all gone now.
   However, Mrs. [1654] has been quite ill for nearly a month now. I am writing this as much for her as for myself. She feels that her January 10 check reading should be cancelled for the time being. We finally decided that I should tell you the circumstances and let you make the decision about the reading. She has a severe infection in her eye which the doctors here say is combined iritis and carotitis. It causes a great deal of pain in her head and neck, and she has a lot of nausea, but I believe that is chiefly from the tremendous amount of Medicine she takes. The principal medicine they have given her is sulfanilamide, which makes her feel dopey and muddled. That is the chief reason why she wants to postpone the reading: she feels that she wouldn't be able at the present time to list the questions she wants to ask and she would rather wait until her head is clearer. I am writing for her as she is quite unable to use her eyes. She was without sight in the affected eye (the left) for a time, but she can now see a little.
   I am sorry to inflict such a very long letter on you. But we both are very anxious to have your advice.
   You have done so much for me that I am already more deeply grateful than I can say. It is my most earnest prayer that Mrs. [1654] may be restored to health. She has had so much real suffering and been always so patient and uncomplaining. She was better just before this infection developed, than she had been for a long time.
   Thank you for all your kindness. My prayers are with you daily.
   Sincerely, [1655]

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