This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of May, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1710], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gladys Davis, Conductor and Steno. Mr. [1710] and Mrs. [1523].

TEXT

1. GD: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1710].
3. As we find, the general physical conditions of this body in the present are very good; but the specific conditions as related to the muscular forces in the shoulder and arm are not so good.
4. To prevent there being created scar tissue in the muscles and tendons, that would eventually become a handicap - by any periods of excess acidity or uric poisoning, turning to a rheumatic or a neuritic condition, -
5. We would have the body TAPED - on that side and shoulder.
6. To be sure, this would for the time being hinder in some of the activities, but not to such measures as to prevent the body carrying forward the general activities - save the inconvenience.
7. At least once a week, then, we would have this shoulder well BAKED, - that is, applying very hot applications and a general rubdown afterward. If it is necessary that the taping be repeated after such, then we would do this at least once each week.
8. As for osteopathic adjustments, - it is only necessary that these be made at the time that the first taping is done. Then the physiotherapy and hydrotherapy treatments, - which would be a part of the baking and the rubbing and massage, - should be sufficient to keep this in alignment.
9. As to diets and the general activities, these are very well if they are kept much in the line as has been indicated.
10. Do that.
11. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) Which shoulder should be taped?
    (A) The one that's hurt!
13. (Q) What kind of taping?
    (A) Regular taping!
14. (Q) By the osteopath?
    (A) Physiotherapist would be the better.
15. (Q) What treatment should be followed to restore hair on head?
    (A) Eat the peelings of Irish potatoes. Eat persimmons as soon as they are in order, - even the large persimmons are very well. And massage the scalp occasionally with any good cleanser (that is, soap), and then apply a little White Vaseline with the tips of the finger and massage thoroughly into the scalp. This should be done two or three times a week, - that is, the Vaseline.
16. (Q) Would you suggest a good hydrotherapist in Baltimore?
    (A) Any good hydrotherapist.
17. (Q) Do teeth need any special attention?
    (A) Only the usual local attention.
18. (Q) Any further advice for the body?
    (A) We would DO this, and then be careful not to overstrain the shoulder by sudden jerks or any activities that might cause a fall, or pulling overhead or the like.
19. We are through with this Reading.

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    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for Physiotherapist. The only one we know of in Washington who might have had some contact with the Readings is Dr. A. B. Baden, Hotel Fairfax, 21st & Mass. Ave., N.W. He succeeded Dr. M. Bolkhardt, who had such wonderful success with one of our members in following the Reading suggestions. However, you might find a good one in Baltimore, since the directions don't seem to be so very specific; just the taping, the baking, massage and rubdown, etc.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 1710-4.

REPORTS

1. 9/15/40 Reply to Questionnaire:
   ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, INC., Virginia Beach, Virginia
   INDIVIDUAL CASE REPORT
   Date of Reading: Oct. 16, 1938 Case No.: 1710-1 thru 4
   (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? 5th rib injury checked by physician. Disturbance to eyes, headaches. Easy colds, settled in chest, long period clearing up. Spinal lesions.
   (3) What was the physician's analysis of this condition? Spinal lesions. Pains through shoulder & back.
   (4) Have the suggestions given in the Reading been followed exactly as outlined? As near as possible.
   (5) For how long? Eight months.
   (6) Describe the extent to which improvements have resulted? Pains in back & shoulder disappeared. No headaches, glasses not used any more. Feeling better generally.
   (7) Comment. I find that by following the readings my condition has cleared up & I have no further trouble.
   Date: Sept. 15, 1940 Signed: [1710]
   (Use reverse side if necessary)
2. 7/30/41 See 1710-6, following a hernia operation which was necessitated by his lifting heavy object which caused rupture.

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