This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 11th day of August, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [1771], 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, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1771].
3. As we find, while there is a great improvement in the acute condition of the knee, such a strain or pulling of ligament is as severe as a break. However, with the applications that have been given the body is allowed to use same; though there should not be such use as to cause twisting or straining of any kind. Regular routine, as walking on same, and a regular activity, is very good; but for the present the body should not engage in such activity as bowling, dancing, skating, skiing, etc.
4. We will find that there is no scar tissue internally, unless there is the lack of carrying out those applications that have been suggested.
5. We would keep the light treatment, though a little farther apart now, - possibly once a week or once in ten days. This should be applied from three to five to fifteen to thirty minutes; depending upon the time and regularity and as to the strength and the distance of light from the body.
6. We would continue with the salt and vinegar rub, at least once a day, - this preferably of evening.
7. Also each day, of mornings, we would use a rub with oils, combined in this manner:
8. To 4 ounces of Peanut Oil as the base, add - in the order named:

   Oil of Pine Needles..........2 ounces,
Oil of Sassafras Root........1 ounce,
Lanolin, dissolved...........1 tablespoonful.

9. These will tend to separate, but shake well before using - and massage with same very thoroughly each morning.
10. As we find, if these are kept consistently, we should bring about the near normal condition.
11. There will be tendencies for weaknesses for some time, but this should not hinder the body, nor should it prevent the body from using the limb in any way desirable - in a year or so; as in skiing, bowling, dancing or the like.
12. Do those things, then; being mindful to keep the general eliminations, for these naturally are necessitated to eradicate those accumulations from the healing forces that are the body-building tissue portions of activity in eliminating disturbances from the body.
13. Ready for questions.
14. (Q) What is condition of left knee at present?
    (A) Just as indicated, it is much improved. But there is still that weakness that naturally arises from tendon being pulled.
15. (Q) What causes the tightness and congestion?
    (A) The use of the limb and the natural indication of some little swelling that comes where tissue or tendon adheres to bone structure.
16. (Q) Is there any cartilage torn loose?
    (A) Not torn loose; there is hardly the correct position in the present.
17. (Q) Any obstruction in the joint?
    (A) Only where there is the tendency for inflammation, as indicated, as healing takes place.
18. (Q) Please recommend a local doctor.
    (A) Not necessary for a doctor unless it is desired on account of other conditions for the body. If then, it should be a choice by the body itself.
19. (Q) Should a further reading be necessary?
    (A) Not unless there is NOT the full adherence to those things indicated, or there are some usages that cause other disturbances.
20. (Q) Please report on my vision.
    (A) This is very good, save at times when there is the general strain in the body.
21. (Q) Is there a permanent weakness in this knee?
    (A) Not necessarily so, as has been indicated. For some time, - six to eight months or a year, - there will be the tendency for weakness; and it depends upon the care that is taken and how the administrations are made, as to whether this will remain or be only a minor or temporary condition.
22. (Q) Any further advice?
    (A) Do those things indicated, if there would be the better conditions for this member of the body.
23. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Association file
    (See bill [which was enclosed] for the insurance company, - also copy of letter from Still-Hildreth Sanatorium, which might be helpful. [GD's note: This was a letter recognizing Edgar Cayce as a diagnostician, which might help Miss [1771] get reinbursement from the insurance company for money paid for her two readings on the condition.])

BACKGROUND

1. See 1771-4 on 5/05/42 for torn ligament in left knee.
2. 8/08/42 Letter see under 1771-4, Par. R2 asking for further advice.

REPORTS

1. 10/31/42 Letter: "The oil rub was most helpful. I haven't been very faithful with the hot compresses or oil, but hope to reform on that score too. Even so there has been a continued improvement, which I am very happy to report. I had an amusing time trying to get the oil compound made up. After several attempts I finally bought the various ingredients and put them together myself. I had no success with the insurance company. I could have any doctor I chose, but he must be an M.D. So that was that. Thank you for the letter of reference."
2. 7/21/51 Answer to questionnaire: "From a skiing accident on 3/01/42 the main ligament in left knee was torn loose. The doctor advised soaking in hot Epsom Salts, which gave no benefit at all; it might have prevented inflammation from getting worse, but certainly did no healing. A week later the doctor advised surgery, that it was all that could be done. That's when I got the reading 1771-4. It worked! Marked Improvement within a month, gradually possible to have complete flexibility in knee. Didn't go back to the doctor who was supposed to be the best, after he suggested the operation. That fall I went on trail walks, which were long but not difficult. For about a year I abstained from dancing, bowling and skating (I never skied again). I've climbed mountains, etc., never had the slightest trouble only early July this year, during a second pregnancy, in walking down steps especially I noticed a pain under the kneecap on the inside of the left leg. I used the oil massage and it disappeared."

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