This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 18th day of January, 1926, in accordance with request made the by self - Miss [1713].

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

TEXT

1. GC: You will answer the questions, as I ask you, regarding this body.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here. We have had this before, you see. Ready for questions.
3. (Q) Is the osteopath treating me properly?
   (A) As has been given, these are good, and the effect as is being brought in the system, are effective and good.
4. (Q) Shall I continue taking treatments?
   (A) Continue for at least one more month.
5. (Q) Shall I start taking the exercises now?
   (A) Very good.
6. (Q) Are the centers that govern the sensory organism corrected by now?
   (A) Being corrected. Not wholly in that condition where there are not those reactory forces from the condition. Hence the necessity or more treatments, see? that the centers, as are being corrected, may be stimulated until there is no reaction in a negative sense from these centers.
7. (Q) Is my vision impaired, or is it better now?
   (A) Better, though still some conditions that are not normal. Best that glasses be worn, though not at all times, see? Then, as the strengthening comes to the eyes, change same.
8. (Q) Do I still have to wear such a heavy glass for my left eye?
   (A) This, as we see, needs correction.
9. (Q) Are my glasses getting too strong now for my eyes?
   (A) As given. As the eyes improve, make the corrections for the eyes, that is to aid the eyes - in glass, see?
10. (Q) Has this condition of the eyes been coming on for some time, unnoticed?
    (A) Through those impingements, there has been some deflection, for sometimes the accentuation comes with those conditions which brought about this accentuation of the partial paralysis, or contractions through portions of the body.
11. (Q) Has the osteopath corrected the condition in the cervical and dorsal region?
    (A) Correcting same, yes. Often necessary that these be stimulated though (these centers stimulated), until the body, nominally, see, will keep and function normal.
12. (Q) Should I wear my glasses constantly, or would it hurt if I would remove my glasses at times for short periods?
    (A) As given.
13. (Q) Will the movement of my eyes become better?
    (A) Become better.
14. (Q) Was body suffering with partial paralysis?
    (A) As given, partial paralysis, created by the accentuation of conditions, and the tie-up in the portion of the system - centers, see?
15. (Q) Is it necessary to take enemas of white russian oil?
    (A) At times for the body, until the full correction is made in the dorsal and lumbar regions.
16. (Q) Are the ligaments in my left foot all healed and stronger by now?
    (A) Stronger. Not entirely normal.
17. (Q) Why is there still so little strength in my left arm and hand?
    (A) The impingements impair that of the brachial plexus that affects the left hand and arm, see? When the full correction is made, this will only be felt occasionally, as a tingling or numb sensation, see? which the regular or normal exercises and conditions for the body will bring full corrections.
18. (Q) Are my nerves in a better condition by now?
    (A) In a better condition.
19. (Q) Are the lesions in my body being removed, and what lesions still exist?
    (A) Those that interfere with the complete coordination of that center governing the condition between hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus, see?
20. (Q) Are the stomach and bowels in better condition?
    (A) Better.
21. (Q) Why do my left fingers have such a queer sensation after coming out of warm water?
    (A) Circulation impaired, see, as given.
22. (Q) In what way should I be more persistent in regard to reading of Question 14, on Nov. 14, 1925 [1713-10, Par. 16-A]?
    (A) Persistent in the manner and way of the approach from others to the body, as regarding the conditions as are set forth in same, see?
23. (Q) Is my mental attitude alright?
    (A) Very good, though, as has been given, in times back, this has much to do with the physical conditions of the body, see? and to hold the more positive conditions for self, for self's condition, and for the service as may be rendered by self, be better for the body, physically and mentally.
24. (Q) Why do I get those jerky painful sensations in my teeth?
    (A) The reaction to the sensory system and to that portion of the body, especially, as affects those nerves of the face that connect direct with the teeth, see?
25. (Q) Is my system run down?
    (A) Better than it has been in some times back, see?
26. (Q) Do I still have lesions in back of neck?
    (A) To some extent. These come and go, depending upon how well the body is exercised after those manipulations are given, see?
27. (Q) Any further suggestions for the improvement of the body?
    (A) Keep those suggestions as given, as regarding the osteopath and for the exercises of self, and mental attitude, and the body will improve, we see.
28. We are through with this reading.

BACKGROUND

1. See 1713-11.

REPORTS

1. 1/22/26 Friday [1713]'s letter to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce
   I received the reading but there are a few things I do not quite understand, and would be glad if you could explain it to me.
   The reading says that it is best to wear glasses but need not be worn all the time, does that mean that I should wear them for close work, such as reading, sewing, etc.
   Will you please explain the answer to the question concerning the mental attitude.
   If you will refer back to the question [1713-12, Par. 5-A] about whether or not I should take exercises now, & the answer was VERY GOOD. That must be an error. I have been wondering what is meant by that. Should I take the exercises. The osteopath thinks that the bending forward for the abdominal muscles would not be good for me.
   In regard to lesions in back of neck reading says [Par. 26-A] that lesions come and go; depending on how well it is exercised after the manipulations. Can you explain that to me.
   I still do not understand about being persistent in the manner and way of approach, etc. Can you explain that.
   I suppose you will be surprised to hear that I am in Phila. I came to see the doctor about getting my glasses exchanged.
   I would be very glad to hear from you as soon as convenient. Please write to this address as I will be here a week.
   Sincerely
   c/o Miss [...], ... St., Phila.
2. 2/04/26 EC's letter to [1713]:
   Miss [1713] Philadelphia, Pa.
   Dear Miss [1713]
   Replying to yours of recent date, as I understand from the reading, your glasses were to be worn for close work, such as reading, sewing, and such like; anything that would strain your eyes, of course it isn't good for them. As regarding the mental attitude, this means, as I tried to explain to you before, just how you feel about your own condition; that is, if you continually worry yourself about this, that, or the other, regarding your condition, or constantly magnify your own ailments, all this would be bad; but knowing in your mind that you're doing the right thing, and that you're going to be persistent and consistent with what you do - forget about it! Employ your mind with something else. I think this is what it means by mental attitude.
   Now, in reference to exercise, I am sure this means that the moderate amount of exercise - some of the specific exercises as have been given you heretofore. To be sure, they would not be taken in such a way as to undo what the osteopath has done, but rather as an assistance. They were not to take the place, as you see, of the osteopath, but a help with what he is doing. As in reference to the lesions in back of neck, I think just what has been said about exercise shows you what is meant. If you allow your body to be perfectly dormant, why the lesions would form of themselves. The exercise of the head and neck and shoulders must be sufficient to assist then what the osteopath does, by loosening muscle and tissue, so as to prevent lesions from forming. It is the natural thing, we know, for every muscle of the body to work in its normal manner.
   My understanding, Miss [1713], in regards to being persistent, in the way of approach, etc., means that you present an attitude of indifference toward such conditions, and this you shouldn't do; for as long as you do this, of course, that prevents any approach. The thing for you to do though is to come down here next summer, and we'll find him for you!
3. 6/01/26 See 1713-13.

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