This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 14th day of February, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. A. M. Godfrey, Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Helen and Marsden Godfrey.

TEXT

1. GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of Marsden Godfrey, present in this room, who desires to carry on the work which has formerly been attempted through the Health Home Remedies Corporation. You will advise how he should proceed to do this, and under what name, for the protection of himself and the Association. You will answer the questions he will submit as to the proper formula for Ipsab and any other information he needs to properly carry on this work.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, Marsden Godfrey; the work of the Health Home Remedies Corporation, the protection of self and Association - yes.
3. In carrying on this work, - let it be known as Appliance Company; and have some printed literature that indicates to the public that this is to give the help requested for MEMBERS ONLY of the Association, where the appliances or aids for specific conditions are suggested in such Readings.
4. Then, DO NOT sell to others - or to any individual - save THROUGH a member of the Association.
5. To be sure, this would tend in the present to limit, in a manner, some of the properties that may be suggested through such information. But this is the manner for protection of self and for the Association.
6. Have a written request from a member, AS a member of the Association, for any of the appliances or any of the properties or formulas that might be shipped to individuals.
7. As to the formula for Ipsab, - in the present we would prepare it in this manner. Remember, this should be labeled (and printed label), with the ingredients combined in the formula, and would be printed as from the Appliance Company through members only, see? This is the formula:
8. With the bark that has been indicated, - the Toothache Bark, - use Sea Water. Boil these together until the solution tests hydrometer four (4), see?
9. Then to this, after it has been strained off and allowed to cool, add to each pint the following - and then reheat it, not to the boiling point but just until it begins to simmer; adding these in the order named:

   Atomidine.....................1/4 ounce,
Salt............................2 ounces,
Calcium (ground, or in such
nature as the crystal).......2 grains,
Essence of Peppermint.........1/2 ounce.

10. This will keep, - it is a preservative, it is a cleanser.
11. As for other formulas, these may be given from time to time.
12. Ready for questions.
13. (Q) Should he have a license to sell the Appliances and the Ipsab or other properties?
    (A) As indicated, this company is to supply to members only. Thus it will be necessary for the body to make application for license, for the preparations of same, through the regular city formulas; but indicate how and in what manner such are made.
14. (Q) Any other advice at this time?
    (A) This at the present. Do that.
15. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 1800-33.

REPORTS

1. 9/04/42 See 263-19, Par. 13-A saying that Ipsab prepared with salt rather than sea water was effective.
2. 8/21/43 See 3170-1, Par. 26-A, 27-A indicating there was too little calcium in the bottle of Ipsab.
3. 3/21/44 See 4012-1, Par. 16-A to Mr. Godfrey indicating new batch of the Ipsab is made correctly to do the job.
4. 11/15/45 C. R. Walgreen's letter to Harmon Bro:
   WALGREEN DRUG STORES
   C. R. WALGREEN, JR. PRESIDENT
   744 BOWEN AVENUE CHICAGO 15, ILLINOIS
   Mr. Harmon Bro Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Harmon:
   I enjoyed our visit a short time ago and since then considerable thought has been given to the products you mentioned, which are being returned to you under separate cover.
   Our Company would not be interested in them, nor do I know of any other firm or individual who might take them on. It so happens that both of these products are in a field which would require considerable expense to obtain clinical data proving their merit. Even if their merit were established, both are the type of items which would involve an additionally large expenditure to educate the public to their use. In view of the cost of putting these items over, it does not appear that a satisfactory return could be obtained.
   You were inquiring about the length of time Ipana Tooth Paste has been on the market. I understand that this name has been used for twenty-six years.
   With all good wishes, I am
   Sincerely, [signed] C. R. Walgreen, Jr.
   M
5. 11/06/48 GD's note: Max Sidelman, A.R.E. member, undertook to start the promotion of Ipsab and other specifics recommended in the Edgar Cayce Readings. He was stopped after 2-3 yrs.
6. 2/01/49 A.R.E. issue of THE SEARCHLIGHT carried an article on the Appliances by Edgar Evans Cayce entitled "The Current of Life."
7. 6/49 IPSAB literature:
   WHAT'S NEW?
   The Answer - IPSAB*
   We offer IPSAB, a NEW AMAZING EXCLUSIVE FORMULA that stimulates the gums. A safe effective gum massage to be used on chronically sore, spongy, bleeding gums, gingivitis, etc.
   SEND $1.00 FOR A BOTTLE POST PAID
   IPSAB DISTRIBUTORS Box 200, Planetarium Station New York 24, N.Y.
   ORDER TO-DAY DON'T DELAY
   * Read There is a River - Page 344
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   * Visit your Dentist Regularly
   * Brush Your Teeth After Every Meal
   * Massage Your Gums Daily With IPSAB Gum Massage
   IPSAB is an especially prepared massage for the gums and has won the approval of its many thousands of satisfied users for over 20 years. The formula of Ipsab Gum Massage is so unique that it cannot be copied. This secret formula is what makes IPSAB so outstanding as a Gum Massage. Many of our users have sent us letters praising the merits of IPSAB. Convince yourself, order a bottle of Ipsab today. Price One Dollar; Satisfaction Guaranteed.
   MAXON DISTRIBUTORS New York 10, N.Y.
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   gum IPSAB massage for chronically sore, tender bleeding gums
   IPSAB DISTRIBUTORS P.O. Box 200 Planetarium Station New York 23, N.Y.
   YOUR MOUTH
   Door to HEALTH or MISERY?
   "I have tried IPSAB and find it does all you say it will do, IT HELPED ME A GREAT DEAL."
   Mrs. E. R. G., Oceanside, N.Y.
   "Have only had IPSAB about two months. After three weeks my gums stopped bleeding and have shown great improvement."
   Mrs. S. W. McC., Richmond, Va.
   "Please send me a bottle of IPSAB. I find it very effective."
   Mr. H. P. B., Elma, N.Y.
   "We have been using IPSAB and can truthfully say, that we use it for every emergency as well as regularly to keep our gums in good condition. We have used it for bleeding gums as well as infections with great success."
   Yours truly,
   H. Z., Warrington, Pa.
   "In 1944 my gums became inflamed and tender. My condition was diagnosed as gingivitis and I was well on my way to pyorrhea. The irritation and discomfort remained with me until I had been using IPSAB for one week. At that time all swelling and tenderness of the gums disappeared. I continue to use IPSAB simply as a safeguard. If this letter can be used to help someone learn about the beneficent effects of IPSAB, I shall be very glad.
   Miss E. M. S., New York City
   Dr. F. M., Ohio, writes:
   "We have been using IPSAB for over a year. EVERY CASE of catarrhal gingivitis (acute and chronic) has responded favorably. The use of IPSAB was the sole therapy for the aforementioned conditions. Thus far, all patients have remained asymptomatic since its use."
   Sincerely yours,
   "It Costs So Little - Does So Much"
   IPSAB*
   IPSAB is the result of years of experimental and research work directed to finding that preparation which would be the most effective in the prevention and treatment of gum disorders arising from insufficient activity and exercise of the teeth and gums. These conditions are caused by the eating of too much soft or cooked foods and they manifest themselves in discoloration of the gums, gums that bleed when the teeth are brushed; gums that are sensitive and easily irritated. All of these seemingly minor disorders are really of major importance and unless they are corrected they may ultimately lead to more serious conditions and open the way for the mouth to become infected with the dreaded condition known as Pyorrhea or Riggs Disease.
   Dentists agree that most mouth washes have only a temporary effect because germs are ever present in the mouth. Then the most logical way to effective combat Pyorrhea is to keep the gums in a healthy condition. When the gums are healthy they can resist the germs which are ever present in the mouth. IPSAB IS NOT A GERMICIDE OR A MOUTH WASH. It is a combination treatment and massage for the gums. In Ipsab the combined properties of Atomic Iodine, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Prickly Ash Bark, and the natural mineral salts of sea water tend to act as a tonic for the gums. Massaging the gums regularly with IPSAB increases the circulation, strengthens the tissue about the teeth and keeps the gums in a healthy condition. It leaves the mouth and gums with a clear, invigorated feeling.
   WE MAKE NO EXAGGERATED CLAIMS FOR IPSAB. It is not for the breath, it is not for decayed teeth, it is not for any of the number of mouth disturbances, but it is an especially prepared massage which, through stimulation of the circulation to the gums, strengthens the tissue, increases the vitality of the gums and aids them in fighting the germs which are ever present in the mouth.
   We sincerely believe that IPSAB offers a solution to one of the most serious problems which confronts modern people today, namely, an effective method of preventing pyorrhea from getting a start in the mouth. This can only be accomplished by keeping the gums healthy.
   *Registered An Informal Chat About "Causes"
   How many thousands IPSAB may have saved from costly dental, or even doctor's bills, is less interesting to you than what IPSAB may be able to accomplish for you and your family.
   To understand Why IPSAB is recommended, lets consider some fundamentals:
   1. Both jaws of your mouth have small cells or sockets in which your teeth are set. (Remember the word "Sockets".) 2. At the base around your teeth there is a covering made of two closely united layers of tough membranes. 3. The nerve is the life line of the tooth. 4. Over all (to the observable tooth line) are the gums. These consist of fleshy tissue, covered by mucous membrane. Your teeth are 2/3 lime salts which give the teeth their hardness. Obviously, flesh cells of the gums are likely to suffer from mouth neglect before any injury to the teeth.
   IPSAB
   A Family Necessity
   Battle-ground for trouble:
   What is printed above is the general battle-ground for Germs, bacteria, or micro-organisms which - as the direct result of neglect - can cause gingivitis, pyorrhea, bleeding gums, gum boils, loose teeth, offensive breath, and simon pure MISERY. A healthy body, good blood, proper food and a clean mouth will repel invaders - and especially if your mouth is doubly safe-guarded with IPSAB: It cost so little it can do so much. Don't be without it.
   - - - You know, however, that wherever there is an opening - a "socket" - particles of foods, solid or semi-liquid, can settle in the opening as well as between the teeth. If not removed, the natural heat of your mouth will, of course, cause fermentation, dissolution or decay of the food elements: Wherever there is decay there are battalions of micro-organisms ready to attack the gums and roots of your teeth.
   Daily Neglect:
   Daily neglect of teeth and gums invites micro-organism to eat away at the gums, causing cell destruction (receding gums), and at the roots of the teeth. The daily and nightly drain into the system of PUS and corruption can cause grave systemic trouble, too, aside from mouth misery such as bleeding gums, gingivitis, pyorrhea, etc.
   Why Perfume The Breath? - - - Oral Astringents for "bad breath", etc. caused by poor mouth conditions are not recommended. The word "astringent" is from the Latin, meaning to bind, compress or draw together organic tissues. Your gums are cellular organic tissues.
   When a pit or socket in the gums hold fermented matter, why pucker the tissues. The important thing is to keep them open and clear the pockets with IPSAB. To simply gargle or rinse the mouth is not enough: To be sure - the healing IPSAB gets into the innermost sockets, pits or openings in the gums, massage IPSAB thoroughly into the gums, horizontally and vertically, outside and inside. By so doing you press out of the gums the fermented or diseased matter.
   - - - Obviously, the mouth then should be thoroughly rinsed, using plain water. Who can do this better than yourself?
   "USE IPSAB" - IT COSTS so LITTLE - DOES so MUCH.
8. 7/19/49 Memo from Marsden Godfrey:
   TO: FROM: Marsden Godfrey SUBJECT: Radio Active and Wet Cell Appliances
   Since the publication of the article on the Radio Active and Wet Cell Appliances a number of persons have requested that I construct one from their use. These orders will be filled as soon as possible. However, it is necessary to emphasize a few points:
   1. Both the Radio Active and Wet Cell Appliances were devices that were recommended in psychic readings of Edgar Cayce for particular individuals with particular ailments. Any use of them now can come only under the heading of experimental work.
   2. It is true that the plain Radio Active Appliance was recommended by the readings for general use. They also recommended the use of various solutions with the Radio Active Appliance, but neither I nor the A.R.E. advises their unsupervised use. The Wet Cell Appliance carrying various solutions was generally suggested by the readings for only the most serious cases. The treatments were often long and involved, lasting from months to a year or more. Such cases usually involved more than just the use of the appliance. Specific diets and various types of therapy, varying with the particular case, generally accompanied the use of these devices. Often over such long periods of time check physical readings were taken. These readings sometimes altered the treatments according to the patient's progress. You can readily see that the use of the Wet Cell Appliance and the use of various solutions with the appliances should not be undertaken without competent medical supervision. With the above in mind it is suggested that anyone contemplating the use of the appliances:
   a. Outline briefly in a letter to the A.R.E. the use he plans to make of the appliance.
   b. If possible secure the services of a sympathetic physician throughout his experimentations. [Upon request the A.R.E. will supply the names of sympathetic physicians living in the vicinity of the experimenter.]
   c. Avail himself of all obtainable material pertinent to the condition he is experimenting with. This would include all available material from the readings on similar cases.
   d. Keep a detailed record of his experiments in the use of the appliances and submit a written report to the A.R.E. upon the completion of these experiments.
9. 2/20/50 See 1800-21, Par. R10, R11 Max Sidelman correspondence with Jos. L. Dorion in re laboratory work on Ipsab as recommended in 1800-21 years earlier.
10. 2/15/53 A.R.E. issue of THE SEARCHLIGHT carried another article by Edgar Evans Cayce entitled "The Radio-Active and Wet Cell Appliances."
11. 1/57 and 5/58 EEC prepared an article in mimeograph form which was sent to A.R.E. members. See revised combination of these two articles and supplementary experiments under 2/60 article.
12. 2/07/57 Harold C. Roesner letter to E.C.F.:
    HAROLD C. ROESNER SARASOTA, FLORIDA 2920 Bayshore Circle
    The Edgar Cayce Foundation Incorporated Virginia Beach, Virginia;
    Gentlemen;
    I have a copy of your excellent book Edgar Cayce, Mystery Man of Miracles, and you are to be congratulated upon your work. I know however that you are in possession of far more startling things that you ever dared to put into the book.
    I am a Director of the International Humanitarian and Science Research Foundation, which among our many projects has several that deal with this phenomena. Your attention is called to page 183 of your book where is mentioned the "radioactive device", and you state you are interested in finding WHY the thing worked. Wall, as many of use know, and as is being found out, there are many forces in existence of which we know very little or nothing, but these forces do manifest themselves, in what to us seems odd ways. And this device is nothing more or less than an apparatus for either generating or receiving this force. We have several machines in experiment that utilize and deal in this force - or more correctly forces akin to it, but our work is hard, obstacles are many, contributors are few, ridicule available in quantity and technical help very hard to obtain. I should like to have a more detailed description of your machine and I shall be happy to make available to you folks my findings, as well as certain other confidential findings of the Foundation along this line. I am also most interested in the wet cell described on the same page, particularly the FILTER, as I have long suspected such phenomena in connection with electric current flow through various materials and solutions.
    Also of more than ordinary interest, the Foundation has been making a study of the herbs and NATURAL medicines used by the Indians of Panama in cures and treatment of ills that are not curable by the regular doctors of the MD field. In association with this we are also very interested in the prescriptions that you have in your files that were used to treat various ills and ailments, and fully agree with you in that these are valid. If we can cooperate with you in any way please let us know. On the other hand we have many unsolved problems along this line ourselves.
    Naturally a first letter is not the place to discuss many of the problems and questions I should like to discuss with you, and it is my hope that you may find time from your many details to favor me with a reply.
    I am, with the greatest admiration and respect for the aims of your foundation works,
    Sincerely, [signed] Harold C. Roesner
    Clipping enclosed [see below] on new electrical control. Please note method of control by wire strips.
    TINY CRYOTRON PORTENDS ELECTRONIC REVOLUTION
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 5 (AP) - Use of incredibly tiny "cryotrons" in place of tubes and transistors in new Massachusetts Institute of Technology computer research was announced by that institution today as a major contribution to a "revolution" in electronics.
    A hundred cryotrons can fit into a thimble. The word "revolution" was used by research engineer Dudley A. Buck, 29. He says experiments in a three-year research in which he worked with MIT's Lincoln Laboratory point to "a large scale digital computer that can be made to occupy one cubic foot." Today's digital computers fill whole rooms.
    Cryotrons are little coils of hair-thin wire wrapped around a piece of straight wire. The metal in the straight wire, when held under low refrigeration, allows an electric current to flow through it without any resistance. But the little coil produces a magnetic field which can control that flow shutting the current off or turning it on.
    Great families of these little control switches, hooked up together, provide just the switching circuits needed in many computers.
    The electrical phenomenon of "superconductivity" in some metals under refrigeration was discovered nearly 50 years ago but is still not fully understood. MIT says this is the first useful application ever made of superconductivity. Liquefied helium holds the cryotrons at a temperature about 20 degrees below zero.
    The first data-processing equipment using this simple, miniature device instead of complex tubes and expensive transistors now is being built at the research engineering firm of Arthur D. Little, Inc., cooperating with MIT engineers. MIT says cryotrons could be turned out at high speed by automatic production factories.
    The first cryotron research report by Buck, a graduate student and instructor in the electrical engineering department of MIT, was published by the Institute of Radio Engineers in April, 1956. For this paper Buck will receive the IRE's 1957 Browder J. Tompson Memorial Prize. The award is made annually for an outstanding paper by an author under 30 years of age.
    [Handwritten notes]: Carbon around steel in your box. Also lower temperature.
13. 2/13/57 Wilber C. Stewart's letter to EEC:
    Box 4097 Duke Station Durham, N. C.
    Mr. Edgar E. Cayce 300 Michigan Ave. Oceana, Va.
    Dear Mr. Cayce: First, let me apologize for not having written to you sooner. The third year curriculum leaves little extra time. Secondly, thank you for the additional information regarding the appliances.
    Inquiries have indicated that the College of Engineering would not approve a project for the purpose of determining the causes or effects concerning the operation of the appliances. To be approved, such a project could only deal with technical development of the device and any instrumentation problems that arise. The actual testing and research must be carried out by the project sponsor. The rigid specifications for the devices quoted from the readings show that there is little development work possible. Instrumentation would be approached from the medical or the psychological, rather than from the technical aspect since the effect of the devices must be interpreted from the reactions of a human subject. Ed Mott and I regret that we have neither the facilities nor the capabilities to conduct such a project independently, even with the kind offer of sponsorship by the ARE you extended.
    This does not mean, however, that our interest in the implications of the nature of operation of the devices has diminished, only that circumstances are such that we cannot test them in the approved scientific manner. There are others who are in a better position to do this. Our approach to the matter is analogous to that of the radio amateur who builds a one-tube transmitter. Perhaps on one night out of each month the Heaviside layer is so that he can talk with a fellow ham in Australia. A trained radio technician would test the set in his lab, apply the inverse square law, and conclude that its range was limited to a few hundred miles. The fact would remain, nevertheless, that it had reached halfway around the earth.
    It is my opinion, as you may have gathered, that laboratory tests will not provide a satisfactory explanation.
    When analysis by the scientific method is applied to phenomena governed by principles not included in the hypotheses of the science, it is unfortunate that the logic of the method rejects the irrefutable facts concerning the phenomenon as being false. Broadening the outlook of the science strengthens the applicability of the method to that same extent.
    Since the remarkable achievements of your father lie beyond the realm of physical science at its present level, it is not unreasonable to assume that the operation of the wet cell and radioactive appliances lies in the same domain. If physical science research answers the questions acceptably, then the problem is solved. If negative results are obtained, it is because the proper operation of the devices involves cause and effect of an order not yet comprehended. If such is the case, the error in the original approach might be this:
    The object or purpose of the appliances is to alleviate human suffering. This assumption or a similar one must be made as a starting point. It seems to be a valid one. Therefore, when the devices are taken to a lab where their purpose is to test the validity of a hypothesis, significant results will not be obtained since they do not operate for that purpose.
    One cannot use a voltmeter to measure the flux in an electromagnet unless he has a fair knowledge of magnetic fields and then approaches the problem with that one specific purpose.
    Since the operation of the appliances is not at the level of present physical science (this is my opinion only. The research lab solution is much more simple if I am wrong), then it must be at a more abstract level. The only present means of communication in abstractions is the use of symbolism. The work of Dr. Rhine and developments with other devices we mentioned at our meeting have indicated that this is a correct approach. I hope the Cayce appliances lend themselves to this viewpoint.
    We do not know whether the answering of the questions about the devices or the achievement of the necessary broadened outlook is the primary problem. We seek answers to both.
    Yours very truly, [signed] Wilber C. Stewart
14. 2/16/57 EEC's letter to Wilber C. Stewart:
    300 Michigan Ave. Oceana, Va.
    Mr. Wilber C. Stewart Box 4097 Duke Station Durham, N.C.
    Dear Mr. Stewart:
    I certainly appreciate the attitude expressed in your letter of Feb. 13. I am sorry that you all are unable to work out any tests on the appliances on a project basis. I do appreciate your continued interest. If you are ever in a position to do any work on them, or if you run across any person who might be, please let me know.
    I believe the primary problem is one of instrumentation. I agree with you that they may involve principles or forces not now recognized, but I must disagree with you in that this can not be scientifically demonstrated. It is possible that minute electrical waves may show up on such sensitive instruments as the electroencephalogram or electrocardiograph. Also if it were possible to cause changes in bodily reactions, it would be possible to devise means and ways of measuring the cause of the changes. However, all this must be left to future research.
    Since you have maintained such an open minded attitude toward this affair, I would like to recommend a book I believe you would enjoy. It is "The World Within" by Gina Cerminara, published by Sloan Associates. It has just been published. If you can not obtain it thru the Duke Library or a local bookstore you can order it thru the ARE at Va. Beach.
    Thanks again for your interest. If anything further develops on the appliances I will let you know. You are always welcome to drop in at ARE headquarters whenever you happen to be near Va. Beach.
    Sincerely, Edgar E. Cayce
15. 8/23/57 Dr. George Barry's Case Formulation:
    8175 Gallery, Lorraine
    CASE FORMULATION
    IDENTIFYING INFORMATION:
    Patient is a 34 year old, remarried, Protestant, healthy housewife, with no children, who was admitted on July 23, 1957 on a voluntary basis. She has been seen on 3 interviews in the out-patient department by Dr. Dutch. On the third visit she complained of nausea and vomiting of 5 days duration, a constant fear of dying, and hating Pittsburgh. She has lived in Buffalo most of her life, having moved to Pittsburgh 3-1/2 years ago when her husband was transferred to this city.
    FAMILY HISTORY:
    Father was born in Italy, served in the Italian army where he was injured in the First World War. He was the fourth of 6 children, studied for the Priesthood but later gave up religion entirely. He was a college educated engineer, a successful inventor, and with his brothers ran an automotive plant in Buffalo, New York. The automotive plant was lost during the depression, the father eventually moved to Cleveland where he died in a chemical explosion September of 1935. He was the "boss" of the family. He is described as a violent man being very strict with the patient and somewhat easier with the patient's brother.
    The mother was the second of two children who is described as an easygoing, quiet person who was subservient to the father during his life time. After his death she worked to support the family and later on, double-dated with the patient. She died in May of 1946 at the age of 49 from a cardiac condition.
    Patient's brother is now 30 years old, four years the patient's junior, is married, and has two children. Has worked in Buffalo most of his life, and is now working in New Mexico and plans to return to Buffalo this October. Patient and mother have been rather close since the father's death. Before this time, patient resented the brother because he was treated less severely by the father.
    DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY:
    Patient was born on March 17, 1923. She apparently has a congenital eye muscle defect resulting in the lack of radial and lateral gaze of the left eye. About 4 years of age patient was hit by a taxi and sustained some head injury. As a youngster she is described as being a shy child who frightened easily. At home she was frequently strapped by her father, sent to bed for what the patient says minor happenings.
    About the age of 8 patient suffered with nightmares following an episode with the neighborhood children who had been talking about death. About age 10 patient and family moved to Cleveland where her father died in September 1935. Family returned immediately to Buffalo where mother, brother, and patient lived with maternal grandfather. Patient had little difficulty in school having failed no classes. She says she has no close friends but dated frequently. Following high school she attended business school for one year and thereafter held various secretarial jobs. Patient's menarche was at age 11 to 12 for which she was unprepared. She later held fantasies of oral impregnation. At age 16 she had her first of several pregnancies and abortions.
    During the war she planned to marry a Marine but he was injured and returned crippled and refused to marry her. She was much depressed for about 3 months. She continued her work as a secretary and would often go on double dates with her mother. Her mother died in 1946. The patient was then 23. She married within 3 months to a man she didn't love, for financial security. They separated in 5 months and she obtained an uncontested divorce in early 1948. She says this marriage was a "stupid, idiotic, mistake." During this time she was treated for a [...?] [can't read] and developed jaundice and was hospitalized for this. Shortly after her separation she became very depressed, attempted suicide with barbituates, was hospitalized on a psych ward in Buffalo Hospital for approximately one week. About the time of her marriage she developed "throat spasms." These throat spasms have continued up until the early part of 1957. They are variously described but generally as a choking feeling, unable to get her breath. In mid 1947 she developed paralysis from waist down which gradually but eventually disappeared.
    After her divorce in 1948 she resumed her dating. She met her second husband on a blind date on July 11, they were married 27 days later, on August 7, 1948. They are still married. Her husband is described as 32 years old, one year younger than the patient. He has a high school and two years of college education, and is a claims manager for a local insurance firm. He is described as 6'1", handsome fellow, well-built, who is quiet, reads a lot, and is close-mouthed. [...?] [can't read] For the first year of their marriage they lived with her grandfather who died in August 1949 leaving no will. At the time of his death the throat spasms became worse, calls to the fire department were necessary for oxygen on numerous occasions.
    She was hospitalized and received insulin therapy for 6 to 7 days in early 1950. Her doctor suggested her seeing a psychiatrist. She did, and saw a Dr. Mutzingay [?] from April 11, 1950 to March 10, 1954 on the average of once per month. At that time she complained of many fears of the throat spasms, a crushing feeling in the chest, palpitation, pressure headaches, and of excessive drinking. The diagnosis was anxiety hysteria and chronic alcoholism. In March 1954, her husband was transferred to Pittsburgh. They moved here and found the cost of living quite a deal more. For a short while after being here in Pittsburgh she did housekeeping for a neighbor. For approximately one year patient apparently did okay symptom wise. In May of 1955 patient was involved in an automobile accident. The car was demolished but she or her husband received no injuries. Shortly thereafter the throat spasms returned and became much worse. She was advised to see a psychiatrist here in Pittsburgh and went to Dr. McLain for 4 visits. In May of 1956 she first noticed a "funny feeling" in her head. About this time she was doing much reading about psychiatry and neurosis. She felt that she had a repression, that it must come out, and finally resolved this to be a conflict as to whether she should remain in Pittsburgh with her husband or return to Buffalo. Symptoms were becoming worse. She returned to Buffalo in September where she saw Dr. Matzinger [?] on 3 occasions. She returned to Pittsburgh in October and the following months she saw several psychiatrists and also was hypnotized on several occasions. In Christmas 1956 she sent a Christmas card to Dr. Metsinger and received a letter from his wife saying that he had died of cancer. She became depressed at this time. During the past winter she says that she sat at the breakfast table pounding the table with her fists, saying "I hate Pittsburgh." In January or February she saw Dr. Jacob who referred her to the out-patient department for recurrent anxiety states. She was seen in student evaluation in March on 2 occasions, later on 8 occasions. In July she was assigned to Dr. Dutch who saw her on 3 visits. On the first the visits the patient was very anxious, spoke rapidly, expressing many fears and symptoms. On the third visit she was 10 minutes late, complained of nausea and vomiting and "I can't get the idea of dying out of my head." Hospitalization was advised at this time and accepted by patient and she was immediately hospitalized on a voluntary basis.
    HOSPITAL COURSE:
    On admission and during admitting care, patient was cooperative, talkative, but appeared frightened, she socialized freely on the ward, maintaining good hygiene, eating and sleeping satisfactorily. In the interview situation she appears clean, not particularly well dressed until lately. She talks freely, related quite easily, omitting much information unless directly questioned. Her affect was generally appropriate although there was an occasional coy, inappropriate smile. There have been no evidence of delusions, hallucination, illusions, etc. She frequently refers to her illness as a "silly, idiotic one to get," or a "stupid and ridiculous." She frequently states, "All I need is a new head." She refers to her thought of dying as the "monster." She has often told of a feeling as if not a part of the surroundings. A feeling that with people but apart from them. She complains frequently of a gaze over her eyes, of stuffiness of the nose, numbness of the fingers of the finger tips, and not liking to look into mirrors and see herself. She states she likes to do much reading in psychiatry about neurosis and latest tranquilizers and keeps a scrapbook of the latter. She also states "I like to step on people" and "not used to not having my own way."
    On one evening she complained that she developed paralysis from a blood curdling scream of another patient. Motion returned within one half hour but patient complained of "funniness" in her leg for about 24 hours.
    PHYSICAL EXAMINATION:
    General physical and neurological examination was negative except for the lack of medial and lateral gaze of the left eye.
    LABORATORY REPORTS: Routine laboratory and x-ray examinations were negative or within normal limits. Funhunstein [?] originally refused but was later performed and patient was a group 3.
    DYNAMICS:
    This patient's sexual development was impaired or severely retarded by unfortunate developments in her early home life. Her father's violence and strictness and her mother's quietness and passiveness have left the patient ill equipped to successfully meet and work through to an adequate solution the oedipal situation with resulting Repression of sexual impulses. Because of the conflict between the super ego and the repressed desires which are not repressed successfully the patient demonstrates conversion symptoms which are symbolic. The patient is an oral highly dependent narcissistic individual. She is a high energy, muscularly oriented person. Of her symptoms e.g. - haziness over the eyes, throat spasms, discoloration of her teeth, stuffiness of the nose, constant thoughts of dying, fear of strange places, episodes of paralysis from the waist down, most are in the oral level. These symptoms represent both the substitutive gratification of impulses which are unacceptable and repressed and also a defense against these. She has been unable to achieve successful psycho sexual developments. Her early depressed guilty desires now make all sexual feelings of conflictual material. From her high dependent needs and extreme narcissism the patient has developed a manipulative personality.
    DIAGNOSIS: Hysterical personality. Severe.
    TREATMENT: Psychotherapy.
    PROGNOSIS: Guarded.
    George Barry, M. D./se
16. 10/25/57 George J. Barry's Statement of Discharge:
    UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
    WESTERN PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE AND CLINIC
    SUPPLEMENTAL CASE HISTORY
    Case No 8175 Name Gallery, Lorraine Page 6s
    STATEMENT OF DISCHARGE
    Mrs. Gallery, a 34 year old, remarried, Protestant, healthy, housewife with no children was admitted on a voluntary basis on July 23, 1957, from the Out-patient Department by Dr. Dutch. Since the time of her first marriage, patient has had multiple and varied complaints with varying frequency and intensity throughout these years. These include a panic feeling, throat spasms, choking feeling, paralysis, blurred vision, bubbling in the ear, stuffiness of the nose, teeth changing color, nauseous feeling, pain in her chest, pain in her left shoulder, fullness of the head, paresthesia, etc.
    Patient was seen regularly by a psychiatrist in Buffalo, New York from early 1950, to early 1954, at which time her husband was transferred in Pittsburgh and they moved here. She has seen several psychiatrists in Pittsburgh, a hypnotist and has done much reading on psychiatric material, medicines and drugs used for psychiatric illnesses. She blames much of her recent illness on the transfer to Pittsburgh and being away from Buffalo, where she has lived all of her life. She also expresses many fears such as fear of dogs, cats, trolleys, death, elevators and riding in automobiles. For the five days prior to admission as an in patient, patient was nauseated, vomited frequently, unable to retain any food or liquid but apparently had been drinking somewhat.
    Patient was admitted to the ninth floor, where on admission and during admission care she was cooperative, talkative, appeared frightened but socialized freely on the ward and maintained good hygiene and slept satisfactorily. During her hospitalization she slept without sedation. Approximately four weeks after hospitalization, patient was put on CHLOR-TRIMETON, 4 mg., t.i.d. which was increased to 8 mg., t.i.d. on 10 days later and patient was also placed on MILTOWN, 400 mg., t.i.d. at that time. On October 15, Miltown was discontinued and patient was placed on COMPAZINE, 5 mg., g.i.d.
    Patient did fair while home on visit, first for several hours, gradually increased to extended weekends and this past weekend was home for a six day visit. While on this visit she went to an allergist who began treatment for allergies and is to follow her.
    Patient states she wishes to be discharged now as she and her husband have rented a different apartment and she must do the packing, etc., and, therefore, patient is discharged on this date.
    DIAGNOSIS: Hysterical personality, severe.
    George J. Barry, M.D./mln
17. 6/11/58 Gustave Miller's, Attorney At Law, letter to EEC:
    GUSTAVE MILLER ATTORNEY AT LAW PATENTS, TRADE MARKS AND COPYRIGHTS REGISTERED PATENT ATTORNEY
    ASSOCIATE PATENT EXAMINER WARNER BUILDING U.S. PATENT OFFICE 1922-1929 13TH & E STREETS, N. W. WASHINGTON 4, D. C. PATENT ATTORNEY AND ADVISOR STERLING 3-0206 U.S. NAVY DEPT. 1930-1947
    Mr. Edgar E. Cayce, Re: Patent Search Report on: 300 Michigan Avenue, The Radio Active and Wet Cell Oceana, Virginia Appliances and Solution Jars
    Dear Mr. Cayce:
    This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter of June 3, 1958 enclosing therein two articles, each describing a separate electrical device and asking whether either, or both, are patentable, also referring to the introducing properties of solutions into the body by the method described.
    You also enclosed a remittance of $35.00 which you stated to be under Plan B, but inasmuch as you have have disclosed two different subject matters for investigation, I find it necessary, of course, to charge for two searches at a total of $30.00, leaving a balance of $5.00 to be applied to future Patent work, or to be returned to you as you may request.
    I have made my investigation of the Patent Office records as to these devices, and enclosed herein please find copies of the following Patents as being the nearest I could find to each of these devices:
    Carr 287,096 Lewin 401,041 Schnee 620,254 Lackland 879,777 Kennedy 1,636,568 Fabyan 1,710,049 McRae 2,132,539 McMillan 2,493,155
    You will note that applying electrodes to different parts of the human body for therapeutic purposes is shown in each of the enclosed Patents to Lewin, Carr, Schnee and Fabyan.
    You will note that the Patents to Kennedy and to McMillan apply solutions to the human body with electrical current passing through the solutions into the body. The Patents to McRae and to Lackland show other ways of applying electrical current to the human body.
    In view of these Patents, I believe that the patent ability of both your apparatus as well as your idea of introducing properties of solutions into the body by the methods described is so doubtful that I recommend that you do not continue with the preparation or filing of a Patent Application. It is my belief that the Patent Office will not grant a Patent to you on any of the features or ideas that you have disclosed.
    As you will see from the enclosed Patents, the Patent Office at one time did grant Patents along these general lines, but it is now the policy of the Patent Office to refuse to grant such Patents in the absence of clinical proof that the apparatus and the ideas actually produce the results intended. Furthermore, the details of some of the enclosed Patents are so close to the ideas and details set forth by you, that I do not believe the Patent Office would be willing to grant you a Patent over these enclosed Patents.
    Accordingly, inasmuch as I believe you do not have any subject matter that would be considered patentable by the Patent Office, I am taking no further action in connection with your invention.
    I await your instructions about either returning the $5.00 balance, or about applying it toward a future invention.
    I am enclosing herein a new Inventor's Record for your use in a future invention.
    Very truly yours, [signed] Gustave Miller
    Encl: Patent Copies (B) New Inventor's Record GM/s
18. 6/20/58 EEC's letter to HLC:
    Dear Hugh Lynn,
    The attached letter is self explanatory. I was afraid that the devices could not be patented, but it was best to find out for sure and legally.
    The enclosed patents [GD's note: Drawings and illustrations of these patents are filed under SCIENCE #364-Key in our A.R.E. Vault Source File.] are most interesting (first mostly amusing) the only one with any merit seems to be the most recent one which describes a way of applying electric current to diseased tissue. It might be as well to keep them for the file. I imagine ever since the discovery of electricity that some one or other has been trying to use it to treat the body in some manner. The interesting thing is the number of times the extremities of the body ar used or mentioned in applying one or more of the devices described.
    I would suggest that the ARE write Miller and request that he return the $5.00.
    If we ever come up with any clinical proof of the value of the radio active appliance or wet cell or solutions etc. we can then write Miller again and present something concrete that the Patent Office would have to accept. We should keep this letter and accompanying literature on file for possible future use.
    Might say in letter requesting return of $5.00 that we will get in touch with him again if we ever come up with proof of effectiveness of the appliances.
    Ecken
19. 6/25/58 Robert A. Adriance's letter to Gustave Miller:
    Mr. Gustave Miller, Attorney Warner Building 13th E Streets, N.W. Washington 4, D.C.
    Dear Mr. Miller:
    I am in receipt of your letter of June 11th to Mr. Edgar E. Cayce regarding the radio active and wet cell appliances and solution jars.
    We are sorry that you do not consider these devices patentable and, accordingly, ask that you refund to the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. (who issued the $35.00 check) the $5.00 balance remaining.
    Thank you for your efforts.
    Sincerely, Robert A. Adriance Business Manager RAA:aw
20. 7/13/59 William W. Lord's letter to HLC:
    WELLMAN-LORD ENGINEERING, INC. NEW MULBERRY HIGHWAY LAKELAND, FLORIDA
    J. M. WELLMAN, President P. O. BOX 2436 W. W. LORD, V. Pres. & Treas. MUtual 6-8148 E. S. SIKORA, V. President W. R. BOLTON, Secretary Consultants: DAVID T. ELLIS, A.I.A. DR. E. T. CASLER, Mining
    Mr. Hugh Lynn Cayce A. R. E. 67 & Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, Virginia
    Dear Hugh Lynn:
    I know the vice-president of Myles Laboratories quite well and am in a position where I could approach him in regard to putting new products in his line.
    If it seems feasible at this time I would like to see if I can interest him in Ipsab and any other items that you would suggest, such as atomidine.
    Would like to get your reaction as to whether or not I should put forth the original source of the formulation. I have the feeling that the Myles people would be more receptive if I appeared as the promoter alone or representing an individual.
    I could waive my interest to the A.R.E. in order to properly protect the A.R.E.
    If you think we are ready for this please send the names of the products, the instructions, pertinent data, etc. Also please give me any suggestions that come to your mind.
    Perhaps we should have a conference before I sally forth.
    Kind regards.
    Yours sincerely, [signed] Bill Lord William W. Lord
    WWL/am c to Irion
    * DESIGN CONSULTANTS - ENGINEERS - CONSTRUCTORS *
21. 7/17/59 HLC's letter to William Lord:
    Mr. William W. Lord Wellman-Lord Engineering, Inc. P.O. Box 2436 Lakeland, Florida
    Dear Bill:
    Thanks for your letter of July 13th. I recently wrote a letter to an M.D. who has shown some interest in the readings and asked his advice regarding presenting the Ipsab formula to a drug company. Bill Petersen, who is a representative for Merrell Drug Company, had asked us about this. The doctor's reply was that he felt that the drug company would be far more interested if we had some definite reports from a dentist or a physician who had used the Ipsab for specific pyorrhea cases. In this way, the comments from the physician would have some sound basis.
    We could probably get together, some individual reports from people who have used the Ipsab with considerable improvement but we do not have a report of a dental experimentation. We were never able to set this up through a clinic. Years ago, a few dentists experimented with it and did talk about it to us individually as something that was very helpful but we got very little in writing that would be considered evidence by laboratories.
    I thoroughly agree with you that in presenting such material complete with formula and what reports we could get together, would be better handled by an individual than to involve the Association as the source of the information. One question that will come up immediately is where does the formula come from and who used it successfully.
    I would like to talk this matter over again will Bill Petersen with whom we have discussed it in connection with his drug firm. I think your contact would undoubtedly be a better one and perhaps we could explore both.
    Let me talk to my brother about this, talk to Bill, and then write you again. I note you sent a copy to Irion and I shall send him one also and to my brother.
    Sincerely, Hugh Lynn Cayce
    HLC:av cc - E. Everett Irion 5635 Yale, Dallas 6, Texas Edgar Evans Cayce, 300 Michigan Ave., Oceana
22. 9/02/59 V. C. Hogan's letter to EEC:
    Mr. Edgar E. Cayce 300 Michigan Avenue Oceana, Virginia
    Dear Mr. Cayce:
    We are sorry to inform you that none of our division have shown any interest in your devices identified as "Radio Active and Wet Cell Appliances." Thank you for your courtesy in having offered us an opportunity to consider them.
    Very truly yours, [signed] V. C. Hogan
    VCH:ja
23. 5/09/60 Mrs. Lorraine Gallery's letter to:
    Dr. Edward R. Lugar 333 Franklin St. Aliquippa, Pa.
    Dear Dr. Lugar.
    Enclosed please find new copy of the appliances The Cayce Foundation tells me that I have it constructed wrong. Mr. Goeppel (engineer), Dr. Berry and myself say not. We have followed instructions in the pamphlet which are not too clear to begin with.
    If you will notice figure 2-B you will see that it says Radio Active or wet cell and shows discs to be 1 copper and 1 nickel. Figure 1 shows plate nickel, copper or german silver and a nickel anode. No where in this pamphlet does it show or tell that I should have two nickel discs or if that is the way they say it should be - we can find no mention of it. Also if I am to be using two nickel - what diameter should they be.
    I have also enclosed my copy of the files on Neurasthenia. I would appreciate your sending them back after you have looked them over. Cayce called my condition neurasthenia. Maybe they did in those days. However my sensations were similar. He said functional.
    I am writing to the foundation to have them send me files listed on the abstract sheet on radio active appliances pertaining to case # [436], [515], [1381] and [1711]. Maybe I might find something parallel in those cases.
    All my sensations to date have vanished. About 4 days before my period I have a slight pressure in back of head, some shortness of breath and slight dizziness. Outside of this I am feeling fine. Also sometimes in the evening lately (past two weeks) I get some raising of goose bumps on top of left leg. No chills or anything but just the bumps from time to time. The pain in the back of my head went away after third treatment. Also sometimes during treatment I get a crunching in back of my neck (upper near base of brain). This seems odd to me because I sprained my neck and lower back very badly in a hit and run accident we had in 1955. A truck hit us in the rear doing about 60 miles per hour. Our car (new chev.) had to be junked after the accident. Only reaction I had at the time was to vomit when I got out of the car and saw the damage. How we ever came out alive I will never know.
    As a child I had scarlet fever, mumps, german measles, whooping cough, chicken pox and diphtheria. At 17 I had to have tonsils out because of ulceration. No other surgery except polyps of womb. Outside of that I have been in fine physical health.
    My weight in 1957 after hospitalization at Western was 138 lbs. Normal weight was 112. Since using appliance weight now is 112. Also I cannot drink. Alcohol upsets me. Two drinks and I am so nervous I don't know what to do with myself. Must be the effect of gold perhaps.
    The very first symptom I had was awakening in the middle of the night with a feeling of panic and terror. Then came the choking and nervous. Then I went to three psychiatrists who in turn (each and all) said I needed shock treatments. My husband said no. My family doctor (no longer in practice) said no. I was sick physically. Then I went to a fourth doctor and he put me on compazine. I felt wonderful from March 1957 to July 1957. I was going to Western at time as out patient. They were going to have me back to work in Sept. 1957. The first week of July while watching T.V.: In evening with my husband I got a blinding flash of light across my eyes and terrible pain in my head. I thought personally I was having a stroke. Twenty minutes later I was sitting like a zombie. Everything looked funny to me. My vision was blurred and I felt very dizzy. Then started the vomiting. My family doctor came over and said I had the summer flu. He gave me flu pills and penicillin. The vomiting got worse. I could eat alright but nothing would stay down. My husband called the doctor at Western and they decided to put me in hospital.
    Then I came home after three months and the dizziness and vomiting and unreality persisted off and on. Then another flash of light and headache and more symptoms.
    Nose Allergy, thoughts jumbled, panic and terror, pains in head, dizzy, vomiting, stupor, choking, loss of power, top of left leg numb - stocking variety, fatigue, very nervous, heat spells, 2 convulsive seizures - lost complete control of bowels & urine during spell, shortness of breath, vibrations, numbness arms & legs, tingling in head, ring finger turned black from time to time hands swollen, ankles swollen, fevers 103 & 104, chills, sweats, mind began to panic, dimness of vision, distortion of vision, temper tantrums, feelings of anger for no reason, crying spells, unreality, no reason power left, tarry stool, cheeks numb & tongue, too much saliva or too little, emotional instability.
24. 6/08/60 Mrs. Lorraine Gallery's letter to Mrs. Turner:
    Dear Mrs. Turner,
    Enclosed please find check for $7. $5 is for another payment on Individual reference file. I would like to have these booklets - AM I MY BROTHER'S KEEPER? and THE NORMAL DIET. I am returning file #2596 as I have typed all information from it. I notice however on these case files on NEURASTHENIA there is no mention as to how long these particular treatments were to be carried on. Could you please inform me as how long it took these people to recover completely.
    I am feeling just wonderful. Not a symptom in the world. My over-reaction is now gone. I cut my finger last Saturday and had to be taken to hospital to have stitches taken in it. I laid on the operating table and never batted an eyelash. My only nerve reaction was some sweating but that is normal for me when apprehensive. My husband is delighted.
    Dr. Lugar is well pleased and said he would like to give all you people down there a hormone test on urine make you all use the appliance for 6 months and then check urine content again. He is positive you all would show an improvement in your hormones. These hormone tests are 100% accurate and there is nothing known to man that will effect the glandular except hormone shots and nutritional supplements. We are now proving beyond doubt that Mr. Cayce was right and the appliance is a benefit to mankind.
    My heart is happy knowing that I am of some help to you people down there and will do anything to spread the name of your organization. My old psychiatrist called the other day and is in the process of building (6) appliances to test. He will give me his findings in about 6 months. I have promised not to mention until he gives me permission. I hope you understand.
    God Bless You all.
    Yours truly. [signed] L. Gallery (Mrs.) Lorraine Gallery 5906 Callowhill St. Pittsburgh 6, Pa.
    P.S. Dr. Lugar says this hormone test will prove that my reactions to the appliance are not psychological.
25. 7/60 A Study of Causes and Treatment of P Y 0 R R H E A in the Edgar Cayce Readings by W. N. Pahnke, M.D. Prepared for Advisory Board of Physicians and Dentists with summary of treatment for proposed controlled clinical trial
    ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, INC. Virginia Beach, Virginia Copyright 1968 By Edgar Cayce Foundation in PHYSICIAN'S REFERENCE NOTEBOOK, Vol. I, A.R.E. Press
    REPORT ON IPSAB
    I. Purpose:
    The purpose of this report is to give an account of the causes and treatment of pyorrhea as given in the Edgar Cayce readings. The summary of the recommended treatment, which involved the use of a compound known as Ipsab, is intended for use by dentists who are interested in performing controlled clinical trials of the treatment suggested. Such a series of controlled experiments is the only method to determine the validity of the treatment. Therefore, this summary is not to be taken as an endorsement of the treatment by the abstractor as if it were already medically proven by clinical experience. The etiological mechanisms described are also to be considered as theories to be proved, and not facts already established.
    II. Etiology and Pathologic Physiology of Pyorrhea:
    The readings indicated as the cause of Pyorrhea both the invasive action of a particular bacillus upon the gums and teeth, and certain pre-disposing conditions in the mouth, teeth and gums which prepared the way for an attack by this bacillus. This organism was described as first finding a site for growth and multiplication in the film which accumulated on the teeth. According to the readings, this film was caused from deposits left from soft and over-cooked foods. The decay of such food particles on the teeth produced an acid condition whereas the normal condition of the mouth from the secretions of the glands of the mouth should have been alkaline. Such soft food also led to lack of proper exercise of the gums. This lack lowered the resistance of the gums to attack from the bacilli which had found refuge in the film of the teeth. Eating and drinking of extremely hot or cold foods or drinks also lowered the resistance of both gums and teeth to attack. The symptoms of the attack of the bacilli were said to be receding and bleeding gums and loosening teeth. Such symptoms are those of early pyorrhea. In this disease if the process continues, the gums become infected and ooze pus and blood. The teeth themselves eventually become riddled with decay. The end result of the process is loss of teeth because the teeth have to be extracted, or because they fall out. III. Isolation of the Microorganism:
    The readings suggested that the microorganism responsible for Pyorrhea could be isolated and identified. The method suggested was to take pus and blood from the gums of a patient with advanced Pyorrhea and to incubate this material in a medium composed of material from the teeth and saliva from the mouth of the same patient with pyorrhea. Both scrapings of the film and of the debris from accumulations of decayed food were to be used. This mixture was to be incubated at 98.7 F. The organism was clairvoyantly described in the readings (#1800-21) as having the same shape as a bedbug but with larger legs. Presumably the organism could be identified by microscopic examination of samples from the incubation mixture.
    Another experiment suggested in the readings (1800-28) was that equal parts of blood and Ipsab be kept for nine days. Each day a smear was to be taken and examined microscopically. No other instructions were given. Presumably this mixture was to be incubated at body temperature and evaporation prevented.
    IV. Summary of Treatment for Pyorrhea
    A. Treatment of early acute cases where infection is present, gums are bleeding and teeth are loose, but are not decayed beyond repair: 1. Massage gums thoroughly for five minutes twice a day with Ipsab. Repeatedly apply a liberal quantity of Ipsab to the tip of the finger and massage the gums vigorously on all surfaces. In extreme cases, take a small tuft of cotton which has been dipped in Ipsab and use a pair of tweezers to rub this saturated cotton between the gum and each tooth which is very loose. This maneuver will insure the contact of the Ipsab with the growing organisms. After the massage, rinse out the mouth with an undiluted solution of Glyco-Thymoline followed by tap water. Do not swallow any of these solutions. 2. Brush teeth once each day in the evening before retiring with a mixture composed of equal parts of common table salt and sodium bicarbonate. Brush the teeth each morning after breakfast with any good dentifrice. 3. Eat a large raw vegetable salad each day. 4. Corrective dental work should be done on any carious teeth.
    B. Prevention of Pyorrhea in cases where the only symptoms are bleeding gums and perhaps early loosening of the teeth, but where no infection is present: 1. Massage the gums thoroughly with liberal quantities of Ipsab on the finger for five minutes three times per week. 2. Brush the teeth twice a day and for some of those brushings use the mixture of salt and soda solution mentioned above, at least once every other day. 3. Eat a large raw vegetable salad each day. 4. Corrective work should be done on any carious teeth.
    V. Discussion of the mechanism of action of the treatment outlined above:
    The treatment outlined was not designed for bad breath or decayed teeth, but specifically for a disturbed condition in the gums which would soon develop into or had already become pyorrhea. The basic purpose of the treatment was to strengthen the gums and increase the resistance to infection. If this purpose were accomplished, presumably infection would be dispelled, loose teeth would become tight, and bleeding of the gums would stop.
    Ipsab is a compound composed of prickle ash bark, sea water, calcium chloride, sodium chloride, Iodine tri chloride (trade name: Atomidine), and essence of peppermint. The ingredients of Ipsab were described in the readings as a specific for destroying the bacillus which was given as the causative factor in the infection of Pyorrhea. The massage and the Ipsab itself were supposed to increase circulation which probably would aid the absorption of the chemical properties of Ipsab. This increased circulation would also increase resistance through the natural defense mechanisms of the body. The properties in Ipsab also were supposed to stimulate the glands both in the entire system and especially those in the mouth both directly and by reciprocal action with the other glands. Stimulation of secretion of glands in the mouth would help to bring about the normal alkaline condition. Brushing the teeth with the salt and soda mixture was supposed to remove the film from the teeth. Thus the readings gave the basic effects produced by the treatment as destruction of the organism which causes the destruction of tissue and enamel, stimulation of circulation to the gums, increase of natural resistance of the gums, restoration of proper secretions of the glands of the mouth, and cleansing of the teeth. Because this treatment was not for restoration of decayed teeth, carious teeth must be dealt with by the procedures of modern dentistry. This treatment was given to combat Pyorrhea and as a way to save only teeth not yet decayed irreparably.
    VI. Conclusion:
    Statements about the effectiveness of the treatment which were in the readings or given by persons who tried the treatment on a scattered individual basis can not be used to prove definitely that this treatment will cure and prevent Pyorrhea. Controlled clinical trials are needed under the supervision of qualified dentists. A summary of treatment has been presented for this purpose. Walter N. Pahnke, M.D. July, 1960 Copyright 1968 By Edgar Cayce Foundation in PHYSICIAN'S REFERENCE NOTEBOOK, Vol. 1, A.R.E. Press
26. 8/16/60 Mrs. Gallery's letter to Mrs. Turner:
    Dear Mrs. Turner,
    I thought I had better sit down and type you a letter in haste, as so much is going on here, that I implore you people to get a PATENT on the Radio-Active appliance.
    My psychiatrist called Saturday and informed that they had built six of them and are well satisfied with them, in fact so much so that they are going to build 16 more of them. Also they are having a big meeting this week in regard to same as they would like to get a theory on them. They have put them in their freezers for about 15 or 20 min. before using and the energy generated is terrific. Isn't this something?
    Also, be prepared for increased membership in the foundation. Everyone is so interested. Yesterday my psychiatrist called again to see what other stuff I had typed and I told him about the Wet Cell, arthritis, cancer, mental illness and he asked that I please send those down to his office. So see, my interest in medicine and borrowing the files had really paid off. I sent him the letter you sent me about practicing medicine and he laughed - he said I am to keep up the good work. Also he told me the names of a few other doctors here in Pgh. I am to contact regarding all of this and to give them anything else I have typed on the various illness that I have in my possession, so that they may see for themselves what Mr. Cayce said. Things are really popping - aren't they?
    I thank God every nite for his guiding me to the foundation and my cure, and also that I may be a channel for other poor souls who are sick. I will spread the name of the Cayce foundation just as far as God allows.
    My hormone test went into the lab. last Wed. and we are waiting for the results. Dr. Lugar will be down there with all data. Incidentally he has given me another order.
    Also, Mrs. Turner, I am over my period date by quite a bit and Dr. Lugar says it is either one or two things. Either I am pregnant or I might skip a month or 2 from all the changes going on in my system.
    By the way, my psychiatrist says we are either into some sort of atomic radiation or a form of electricity unknown with the appliance. I myself believe we are off into the Maser principle. Also, my old family doctor called the other nite and said he had heard through a girlfriend of mine that I had some sort of fantastic machine. I told him I had indeed and he wants to see everything I have.
    Mrs. Turner, I hate to ask you this but would you please let me borrow the files on BLINDNESS. Dr. Berry [Dan E. Berry, D.O.] as you know is blind and if is at all possible that something could be done for him, I would like to be that one. He was shot in a hunting accident when 17 years old. One eye had to be removed and the other is supposed to be a state of degeneration - are there files on this? He is the sweetest man and has been so very kind to me.
    Also, I would like to have a copy of the literature GLANDS given to Glad Prayer Helpers Group. How much is this?
    Thank you, I am
    Yours truly, [signed] L. Gallery Lorraine Gallery 5906 Callowhill St. Pittsburgh 6, Pa.
27. 8/19/60 NUTRITIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. (A non-profit corporation)
    Director's Office 319 2nd Ave. S.W. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
    NUTRITIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC., sends you the enclosed report with the following understanding:
    1. This report is furnished to the Nutritional Research Associate member - no reports to the lay public. 2. These interpretations are based upon 45,000 cases with the implications as derived from continued study of them. The suggestions for materials to be used for correction are made only from a minimum research in the past of 500 patients. They are not "all" of the needed treatment, they are only the researched suggestions. To them add what your experience and therapy has shown to be required. 3. All reports are as found at the time of study. Re-checks should not be made inside of 180 days and on low-function patients, 360 days is better. 4. This is a researched report. Many men have joined in this effort to give a better understanding of basic troubles. To neglect or substitute products suggested would be to say, in effect "I am not interested in research." This would tend to lower the value of the service to the patient. 5. Neglect on the part of the Nutritional Associate in charge would be apt to lower the value of this service to both Associate and patient.
    Patient: Mrs. Lorraine Gallery Doctor: E. R. Lugar, M.D. Street: 333 Franklin Avenue City & State: Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
    (Average) Basic evaluation on: 3-31-60 Normals 8-19-60
    Total pituitary hormone 44.0 units 35.0 units 38.0 units Thyrotropic center hormone 6.0 " 17.5 " 6.0 " Gonadotropic center " 38.0 " 17.5 " 32.0 " Total estrogens 9.0 mcgm. 12.0 mcgm. 13.0 mcgm. Estrone 0.0 " 3.0 " 1.0 " Estriol 2.0 " 6.0 " 3.0 " Alpha estradiol 7.0 " 3.0 " 9.0 " Total androgen 21.0 " 12.0 " 16.0 " Total 17-ketosteroids 5.5 mgm. 10.0 mgm. 6.0 mgm. Alpha fraction 4.5 " 9.0 " 5.0 " Beta fraction 1.0 " 1.0 " 1.0 " Pregnandiol 0.5 " 2.0 " 1.0 " Total corticoids 1.1 " 1.7 " 1.2 " Mineralocorticoids 0.6 " 0.9 " 0.6 " Glucocorticoids 0.5 " 0.8 " 0.6 " Protein-bound iodine 4.5 mcgm. 6.0 mcgm. 5.5 mcgm.
    The thyrotropic center would be better at a bit higher level, although its synergist protein-bound iodine has gained 1 mcgm. and is pretty sound at this time. The gonadotropic center hormone has dropped 6 units in about 5 months time but is still 2 units above normal.
    The estrogen output appears to be high, and is high if the menses began two or three days after gathering the sample. However, the conversion is much sounder than it was, with a slight amount of estrone and some estriol. Both of these should be increased further, we feel.
    The androgens have dropped to high normal level and this shows that there is a much sounder homeostasis being established.
    The 17-ketosteroids are normal as are the corticoids and the protein-bound iodine.
    She obviously, therefore, can cut down on her nutritional intake - gradually, of course, since this homeostasis, this new homeostasis, that is, has not be present long enough to be well-established. She may eliminate the Lipamine capsules, after using up whatever supply she may now have on hand. But continue at least some Soymone each meal and at bedtime for estrogen support. She may gradually cut down the Ketovite and Sidamine to maintainance levels. She will probably need the Cenodin for some time since the thyrotropic center hormone is still at low normal level.
    NUTRITIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, Inc.
    FEMALE HORMONE ASSAY Specimen:Urine
    Patient: Mrs. Lorraine Gallery Physician: E. R. Lugar Date: sample mailed 8-11-60; assay ran 8-17-60; recd at C.R.
    8-19-60; mailed same date Day of Cycle: LMP 7-6-60
    Assay Values Normal Values 1. Total Pituitary Trophic Hormone 38.0 Units/24 hrs. 10 - 60/24 hrs.
    Fractionation: A. Total Thyrotropic Center Hormone 6.0 Units/24 hrs. 5 - 30/24 hrs. B. Total Gonadotrophic Center Hormone 32.0 Units/24 hrs. 5 - 30/24 hrs.
    2. Estrogens: TOTAL 13.0 mcgm./24 hrs.
    Fractionation: Estrone 1.0 mcgm./24 hrs. one part of total Estriol 3.0 mcgm./24 hrs. two parts of total Alpha Estradiol 9.0 mcgm./24 hrs. one part of total
    Normal Female Cycle should be:
    1-5 days 2-4 mcgm./24 hrs. 5-12 days 15 mcgm./24 hrs. 12-24 days 60 mcgm./24 hrs. 24-28 days 30 mcgm./24 hrs. 28-30 days 2-4 mcgm./24 hrs. Menopause 12 mcgm./24 hrs.
    3. Total Androgen 16.0 mcgm./24 hrs. 8-16 mcgm./ 24 hrs.
    4. Total 17 Ketosteroids 6.0 mg./24 hrs. 5-15 mg./ 24 hrs.
    Fraction: Alpha 5.0 mg./24 hrs. 4.0-13.5 mg./ 24 hrs. Beta 1.0 mg./24 hrs. 0.5-1.5 mg./ 24 hrs.
    5. Pregnandiol 1.0 mg./24 hrs. 2-10 mg./ 24 hrs.
    6. Total Urinary Corticoids 1.2 mg./24 hrs. 1.0-2.5 mg./ 24 hrs.
    Fractionation:
    A. Mineralocorticoids 0.6 mg./24 hrs. 0.5-1.5 mg./ 24 hrs. B. Glucocorticoids 0.6 mg./24 hrs. 0.5-1.0 mg./ 24 hrs.
    7. Urinary Protein-Bound Iodine Factor (Thyroid Gland) 5.5 mcgm./24 hrs. 4-8 mcgm./ 24 hrs.
    THE THYROTROPIC CENTER HORMONE is the accelerating factor of all cell functions. is the stimulating factor of the hormone production of the thyroid gland, and as such is the synergist of this gland. is the activator of (a) Testosterone production in the testes (b) Progesterone in the ovaries (c) production or Adrenalin in the adrenal glands.
    THE THYROID GLAND HORMONE is the stimulating factor of the cell function and as such is the synergist of the thyrotropic center hormone. is the antagonist of the sex gland hormones.
    THE GONADOTROPIC CENTER HORMONE is the cell function retarding factor of all cell functions. stimulates the production of the follicle hormones of the sex glands. is the activator of (a) production of 17-ketosteroids, glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids in the adrenal glands (b) cell dividing processes (c) cell function retarding factor (including cell division).
    THE SEX GLAND HORMONES are the antagonists of the gonadotropic center hormone and as such they serve to keep their center hormone in balance.
    The THYROTROPIC CENTER HORMONE and the GONADOTROPIC CENTER HORMONE are mainly each other's antagonists and thereby keep each other in balance. The THYROTROPIC CENTER HORMONE and the THYROID GLAND HORMONE are the antagonists of the GONADOTROPIC CENTER HORMONE and of the hormones of the SEX GLANDS, thereby keeping each other in balance.
    By John B. Howard, Ph.D. Associate
    3/28/60 First Assay done on Lorraine Gallery: [Copy sent to compare with above results]
    NUTRITIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, Inc.
    FEMALE HORMONE ASSAY Specimen:Urine
    Patient: Mrs. Lorraine Gallery Physician: Ruth A Frang Date: 3-28-60 Day of Cycle: LMP 3-17-60
    Assay Values Normal Values 1. Total Pituitary Trophic Hormone 44.0 Units/24 hrs. 10 - 60/24 hrs.
    Fractionation: A. Total Thyrotropic Center Hormone 6.0 Units/24 hrs. 5 - 30/24 hrs. B. Total Gonadotrophic Center Hormone 38.0 Units/24 hrs. 5 - 30/24 hrs.
    2. Estrogens: TOTAL 9.0 mcgm./24 hrs. (should be 6.0
    - 8.0 mcgm.)
    Fractionation: Estrone 0.0 mcgm./24 hrs. (should be 1.5 - 2.0 mcgm.) Estriol 2.0 mcgm./24 hrs. (should be 3.0 - 4.0 mcgm.) Alpha Estradiol 7.0 mcgm./24 hrs. (should be 1.5 - 2.0 mcgm.)
    Normal Female Cycle should be:
    1-5 days 2-4 mcgm./24 hrs. 5-12 days 15 mcgm./24 hrs. 12-24 days 60 mcgm./24 hrs. 24-28 days 30 mcgm./24 hrs. 28-30 days 2-4 mcgm./24 hrs. Menopause 12 mcgm./24 hrs.
    3. Total Androgen 21.0 mcgm./24 hrs. 8-16 mcgm./ 24 hrs.
    4. Total 17 Ketosteroids 5.5 mg./24 hrs. 5-15 mg./ 24 hrs. Fraction: Alpha 4.5 mg./24 hrs. 4.0-13.5 mg./ 24 hrs. Beta 1.0 mg./24 hrs. 0.5-1.5 mg./ 24 hrs.
    5. Pregnandiol 0.5 mg./24 hrs. 2-10 mg./ 24 hrs.
    6. Total Urinary Corticoids 1.1 mg./24 hrs. 1.0-2.5 mg./ 24 hrs.
    Fractionation:
    A. Mineralocorticoids 0.6 mg./24 hrs. 0.5-1.5 mg./ 24 hrs. B. Glucocorticoids 0.5 mg./24 hrs. 0.5-1.0 mg./ 24 hrs.
    7. Urinary Protein-Bound Iodine Factor (Thyroid Gland) 4.5 mcgm./24 hrs. 4-8 mcgm./ 24 hrs.
    THE THYROTROPIC CENTER HORMONE is the accelerating factor of all cell functions. is the stimulating factor of the hormone production of the thyroid gland, and as such is the synergist of this gland. is the activator of (a) Testosterone production in the testes (b) Progesterone in the ovaries (c) production or Adrenalin in the adrenal glands.
    THE THYROID GLAND HORMONE is the stimulating factor of the cell function and as such is the synergist of the thyrotropic center hormone. is the antagonist of the sex gland hormones.
    THE GONADOTROPIC CENTER HORMONE is the cell function retarding factor of all cell functions. stimulates the production of the follicle hormones of the sex glands. is the activator of (a) production of 17-ketosteroids, glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids in the adrenal glands (b) cell dividing processes (c) cell function retarding factor (including cell division).
    THE SEX GLAND HORMONES are the antagonists of the gonadotropic center hormone and as such they serve to keep their center hormone in balance. The THYROTROPIC CENTER HORMONE and the GONADOTROPIC CENTER HORMONE are mainly each other's antagonists and thereby keep each other in balance.
    The THYROTROPIC CENTER HORMONE and the THYROID GLAND HORMONE are the antagonists of the GONADOTROPIC CENTER HORMONE and of the hormones of the SEX GLANDS, thereby keeping each other in balance.
    By - - - Associate
28. 8/25/60 Edward R. Lugar, M.D.'s letter to Hugh Lynn Cayce:
    RADIO-ACTIVE APPLIANCE: GOLD CHLORIDE
    Dear Mr. Hugh Cayce:
    I must apologize for not writing you sooner, but I believe, that would have wasted your time and mine.
    However, now I can give you definite good news. We can now PROVE SCIENTIFICALLY that the radio-active appliance with gold chloride solution definitely has a very powerful affect on the basic body functions. It restores the normal body endocrine functions and balance and reverts the endocrine changes that cause degenerative diseases and aging. That is a big statement but very true by accepted medical standards.
    Of course these standards and tests are not known or used by all medical men, since new things move very slowly.
    Mrs. Gallery's tests before treatment and after 4 months of radioactive appliance treatment with gold chloride solution show us the way to prove these points. I have Endocrine Assays on Mrs. Gallery of Pittsburgh and the improvement is very definite and unquestionable and can never be branded as psychosomatic.
    I am glad to report the above to you. I expected these results because your father said so in his data on the radio-active appliance with the use of gold chloride solution.
    I am going to Virginia for a brief vacation on Sept. 15, 1960 to Sept. 24, 1960. I am staying at the Inn in Williamsburg, Virginia. I plan to come to Virginia Beach and give you the data and explanation etc.
    Let me know when you will be available, during my stay.
    Sincerely yours,
    Edward R. Lugar, M.D. P.S. I would keep this good news under cover since one case doesn't make a scientific fact; it only points the way by which it can be proven.
    cc to HLC - EEC - Report file - Dr. Pahnke
29. 9/15/60 Mrs. Gallery's letter to Mrs. Turner:
    Dear Mrs. Turner,
    Thank you so much for your kind letter, I was beginning to think that you people down there had forsaken me.
    Well, I am pregnant alright - what a pleasant surprize - after 12 years of marriage. The only thing I am not to happy about is the month - MARCH. My birthday is the 17th, my mother and father were the same - all Pisces. Theirs were so tragic and mine had been also.
    However, if I am correct I believe Mr. Cayce's was also. I just hope I give birth to someone as fine as Mr. Cayce. I hope the child loves humanity and people just as much as Mr. Cayce did.
    God has been so very good to me this year - he led me to the appliance, and I have been so very grateful that I have told everybody who will listen. My success has quite good in this respect and I am most pleased to be a channel for the appliance and the Cayce foundation. Now God has seen fit after all these years to make me a channel for another soul.
    Now, what do you people have on childbirth, motherhood, child raising (all according to Mr. Cayce) I want to raise the child in accordance with Mr. Cayce's beliefs. Also, may I continue to use the appliance, keep getting the osteopathic treatments?
    Please send me all available files pertaining to these matters, as I am afraid I am a dope when it comes to this matter.
    Mr. Goeppel (the German engineer) says it will probably be a genius - because all the atoms will be in their proper places. He is so very funny. I guess Mr. Goeppel and Dr. Lugar will have to be GOD fathers. They are responsible for all of this.
    Thank you so very much for checking your files on BLINDNESS - I hope you do come up with something - Dr. Berry is so sweet.
    Dr. Lugar said I couldn't be pregnant because two of the female hormones were still too low, and Dr. Berry examined me internally and said I wasn't pregnant - but thought I had a fibroid tumor. I had to see two specialist and they said "SOME TUMOR" you will have it in March. I have sure lost my faith in the medical profession. I called them both that nite and they both laughed and said even the best of them make mistakes.
    Please send me just as soon as possible everything on this subject as I am most anxious to get on the right tract according to the Cayce readings. Do you by any chance have anything on NATURAL CHILDBIRTH?
    GOD BLESS YOU ALL, and I hope sincerely my efforts as far as the appliance are concerned have been helpful to you people. I have sent Dr. Lugar two more patients for hormone tests and they will be using the appliance also. So we will have some more proof again.
    Yours truly, [signed] Lorraine Lorraine Gallery 5906 Callowhill St. Pgh 6, Pa.
30. 9/20/60 Dr. E. R. Lugar's report:
    Benefits of Radio-Active Cell Therapy with Gold Chloride Sol.
    1. Corrects Catarrhal Conditions (Allergies, Arthritic or Rheumatic Conditions etc.) which affect all tissues of the body. 2. Creates an Equilibrium between the Cerebro-Spinal Nervous System and the Autonomic Nervous System. 3. Regenerates any organ of the body. 4. Decongests any endocrine gland (especially of Iodine) and re-establishes its function. 5. Balances up the Endocrine System. 6. Reverts the changes that cause ageing and degenerative changes. 7. Makes ordinary foods that are found in the ordinary market sufficient for good health, life, and longevity. 8. Radio-Active Cell Therapy is the answer to many chronic illnesses, mental and emotional aberrations, menapausal syndromes, heart disease of degenerative type etc. 9. Radio-Active Cell Therapy with Gold Chloride is the therapy needed to accomplish the cures necessary in the new branch of Medicine which is Functional Endocrinology. 10. Radio-Active Cell Therapy with Gold Chloride Solution gives mankind a safe simple, nontoxic therapy with varied and multiple therapeutic and corrective benefits for his very complex modern life which has brought on an increase in illnessess of many types. [signed] Dr. Lugar
31. 11/07/60 Dr. W. Lindsay Jacob's letter to EEC: W. Lindsay Jacob, M.D. 360 Van Drive Pittsburgh 37, Pennsylvania
    Mr. Edgar E. Cayce, Research Director A.R.E., Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.
    "Thanks very much for your kind letter in answer to my inquiry. I have delayed so long in answering because of spending the last several weeks on vacation.
    "I have studied some engineering myself while in the army. I was a student at both V.P.I. and V.M.I. The war ended and the program was discontinued after I had completed a little better than 1/2 the requirements for a degree in E.E. After that I continued on in Medicine which had been my first choice.
    "I spent part of my vacation in studying the Radio-active device and can tell you something about it. Before I do, however, a few prefacing remarks are essential. First, although I'll use electrical and quote electrical terms - unless specificially stated I am NOT referring to any known electrical phenomenon, or for that matter, I'm not referring to anything electrical. Secondly, the Magnetism I will be referring to, unless otherwise stated, will be more what has been termed "animal Magnetism" rather than a Standard Magnetic field. Magnetism can be made part of the human aura by most anyone. Its effects on the user and those in the aura are generally not good.
    "Already I'm beginning to sound like a real crack-pot instead of a staid psychiatrist. But much work spent on training my senses over the past six years leaves no doubt in my mind that there is such a thing as the Sense of Magnetism and that its effects are not good. Particularly on the recipient if he deals with it or attends it.
    "Anyhow, the Radio-active device does two things (without the Solution Jar). First it acts as a general de-magnetizer. That is, it drains off the excess magnetism in the system and stores it in the carbon from whence it is gradually dissipated by the action of sunlight or just time. In the process, the gadget picks up some atmospheric energy, mostly positive units, and feeds these back to the body along the copper electrode primarily. The glass in the separator is a positive substance and tends to act as a filter. It would be quite a different device if resin were used instead. The ice water and cold facilitates both the assimilation of energy and the dissipation of the magnetism. In addition, the cold vibrations stimulate the sense of cold which is close to the sense of touch that must be activated for a proper re-balance to take place. "The steel bars, of course, resonate to the individual's body vibration, the magnetism, and the chemical in the Solution Jar. Although I haven't checked it out for sure, I'll be willing to bet the carbon content specified has to do with the magnetic properties of the steel. I believe this is the type of steel used in transformers.
    "Copper and Nickel are specified for the contacts because the one (copper) is strongly positive and the nickel is negative. Because of the glass probably two copper plates would work, tho' the nickel makes for a better circuit.
    "The over-all vibrational rate is low and the gadget tends to pulsate when feeding back the energy.
    "We made a few trial runs with the Wet Cell. I can't tell much more than what you know. The vibration is quite high - (9 on a scale of 10), - and it hits hard.
32. 5/29/61 Lorraine Gallery's letter to Mrs. Turner:
    Mrs. J. Gallery 5906 Callowhill St. Pittsburgh 6, Pa.
    Dear Mrs. Turner,
    Well, I had my baby on April 8th - the hard way. Went to hosp. on Thurs. April 6 - and was in and out of labor until Sat. nite when they finally took baby by Ceasearean section. Want you to know that I used the Radio-active appliance all during pregnancy with Gold Solution up until the day I went to the hospital. There was no ill effects and the baby was perfectly healthy. Thought you might be interested in this for one of your publications. Our little girl weighed 7 lb. 6 and was 21 inches long.
    I am still on battery per Dr. Lugar and Dr. Jacob [W. Lindsay Jacob, M.D.]. My head is still bad - and I wanted to switch over to Wet Cell but they want me to keep on with battery for at least three months, before doing so.
    Now we are interested in the files on those the patients who were on the Radio-Active battery and those who Mr. Cayce recommended the low sinusoidal ray for. According to the Abstract sheet on Neurasthenia those on Radio-active were [436], [515], [1381] and [1711]. Low sinusoidal [436] and [1381]. Could you please send us one of these cases where the combination was used - that is the radio-active appliance and the low sinusoidal ray. This would be case [1711] or [1381].
    Will send check for one of these as soon as it arrives. The sinusoidal ray fits in with the research work we are doing on Dr. Albert Abrams.
    Probably within the next week you will get a membership from a Miss Helen Tyler from Pittsburgh. Incidentally, Mrs. Turner - Dr. Bond ordered 13 batteries from me to give to patients to take home. I thought you might be interested in this information.
    The information I gave you above on my use of the battery during prgnacy may be used for publication if you wish. Some one else might be using the battery and worried about ill effects to baby - but this is not so and publishing this - might either help some other doctors or patients using it.
    Dr. Lugar is taking another hormone test on me again in 3 months to see if hormones are reading as they were before pregnancy.
    Send me the files (they porbably will have to be typed up specially) but we will pay for same.
    Hoping to hear from you soon.
    Sincerely, [signed] Lorraine Lorraine Gallery
33. 9/62 EEC's letter to Paul Garrison:
    Mr. Paul K. Garrison Route 10 Box 354F Charlotte, N.C.
    Dear Mr. Garrison:
    Neither the ARE nor myself makes up any of the electrical devices known as the Radio Active and Wet Cell Appliances. Neither do we have any list on hand of suppliers of the appropriate materials.
    Some members of the ARE have made up these devices for experimental purposes. I am returning your telegram to the ARE with the request that they check the addresses of one or two members who have made up some recently, and forward these members names to you. Perhaps they have found other sources of supply. Sorry can be of more help.
    We would appreciate hearing from you if you are able to locate any ready supply of the necessary materials and also reports of any results you may obtain from the use of these devices. Sincerely, Edgar E. Cayce
34. 9/22/62 EEC's letter to GDT:
    Gladys:
    I sent Garrison the original of this letter. Would appreciate you sending him names of any members we have that have made up the radio active appliance recently. Possibly we should write them and ask for a list of the companies where they obtained carbon, steel, charcoal etc. Possibly we could furnish this information as a service to members without running afoul of the law; maybe we should take up matter at next Exec Comm meeting. Anyway we can send Garrison names of members who have made up device recently, and we can request from them also their source of supply. By the time we hear from them we will have had an EXEC COMM meeting and can decide on policy of what information to furnish to whom.
    [signed] Ecken
35. 9/24/62 GDT's note: Below names are only ones I have who have indicated that they have made up the appliance - some the Radio-Active and some the Wet Cell. Am sending each a copy of this page [Par. 33-35], in case they can furnish further information.
    Mrs. J. J. Gallery, 5906 Callowhill St., Pittsburgh 6, Pa. Mr. F. D. Ellis, 529 Sunnyfield Drive, Monroeville, Pa. Mr. Harold M. S. Neiman, 2436 Beechwood Blvd., Pittsburgh 17 Pa. Dr. E. R. Lugar, 333 Franklin Ave., Aliquippa, Pa. Mr. Roger G. Reinke, 3106 Hermina St., Madison 4, Wis. Mr. Clarence E. Church, Rt. 2, Box 26, Clinton, Md. Mr. Joe Richardson, 135 E. Acton Ave., Wood River, Ill. Dr. M. L. Hotten, P. O. Box 176, Arvin, Calif.
36. 2/18/72 William A. McGarey, M.D. letter to Edgar Evans Cayce:
    Edgar Evans Cayce 1565 Michigan Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23453
    Dear Edgar:
    Enclosed you will find a statement by a patient of ours who has multiple sclerosis and who also is an engineer and who has thought something about the function and nature of the wet cell appliance. Also, I have enclosed a commentary on Mr. Gadoie's statement from Dr. Ken Starz who has had significant experience and who has given considerable thought to this field of therapy. I am very much interested in working up a commentary that I can include in our researches with the wet cell that will be valid from the standpoint of the mind of the electronics engineer because I think that this department of engineering comes closer to dealing with the effects of the wet cell than any other that we currently have available.
    Thus, I would like to have you - and I have asked two or three others - add further commentary to these enclosures and make suggestions and give criticisms and add data as comprehensively as you are able to do at the present time. The sooner the better, of course, but I do want considered thought because I do want to build from this point as far as our total research picture is concerned.
    If I could have your material back within a two-week period, I would greatly appreciate it. If there are any questions that are of paramount importance dealing with this, please call me collect at the Clinic from Tuesday through Friday afternoons 1:00-5:00 pm, Mountain Standard Time. Thanking you in advance, I am
    Sincerely yours, [signed] Bill William A. McGarey, M.D.
    W/c Encls.
37. 2/23/72 Edgar Evans Cayce's letter to Dr. McGarey:
    Dear Bill, [Dr. Wm. A. McGarey]
    Your letter of Feb. 18 arrived yesterday; so, am trying to reply promptly. Actually I don't believe we are ready yet to work up much of a commentary to go with appliances - believe should experiment further along some of lines suggested and then comment based on the results of the experiments (if they are conclusive enough for comment).
    I read Gadoie's paper and Starz's comments on it; both were good and both showed careful thought and reasoning. My comments on them follows:-
    Am sure you have the booklet "Two Electrical Appliances Described in the Edgar Cayce Readings" which I wrote back in 1965. I don't know anymore about these devices now than I did then which isn't much; but I reviewed the booklet before writing this and it did give me some thoughts.
    1. Both of the appliances the Wet Cell and the Radio Active (or Impedance Device) were suggested for cases dealing with the nerves, nervous system, tension and incoordination far more than anything else. 2. Not only was copper wire suggested as a loop for solution jar but nickel and hollow lead too.
    3. Though gold chloride was used often as a solution there were other solutions suggested also for various ailments, for example silver (don't remember whether it was silver chloride or silver nitrate) tincture of iron, tincture of iodine, and camphor - there may have been others.
    4. The sulphuric acid and water furnish an electrolyte (why the copper copper sulphate, zinc and sometimes carbon was added I don't know) thru which an electric current can flow because nickel and copper are in different positions in the electromotive series and when these two are immersed in an electrolyte an electromotive force or voltage is developed between them. This d.c. potential is very small - less than 1 to 1 1/2 volts. Presumably if leads from these two terminals are connected to a body a small d.c. current will flow.
    5. How the solutions such as gold chloride etc. can have any effect I do not know. The quote from a reading says:-
    "we find that any of such solutions may be given to the body, as we have indicated, through this manner; causing the activity of same without it passing through the system itself, for it may be directed to various organs of the system that are in need of such elements as to the glands in any portion of the system that receive impulse from the cerebrospinal system, or from the sympathetic or the vegetative system or from any of the ganglia of the lymph or emunctory circulation that forms itself in portions of the body."
    You might consider this in connection with quote from April 15, 1962 issue of the N.Y. State Journal of Medicine article entitled, "The Direct Current Control System - A Link Between Environment and Organism" "The d.c. potentials measured on the surface of living organisms appear to be the result of d.c. flow within the central nervous system. This direct current appears to be a phenomenon of nerve fiber in general and is organized into a complex system which is capable of transmitting information and effecting control. Sensory inputs to the system are identified as trauma and external electromagnetic force fields. The system influences and may exert control over growth processes. It determines the basic level of irritability of the neurons themselves and may possibly be related to various aspects of psychologic functioning. This has indicated to us that any comprehensive formulation of psychiatric disorders should take into account these new parameters involving direct current neural mechanisms and their interaction with environmental physical factors." Of course you are familiar with phenomena of minds eased by electric sleep in which electrodes are attached to a person's head and a barely perceptible electric current switched on which induces sleep.
    6. I think some experiments that might be made with these appliances should include:-
    a. A detailed study of the electric field patterns of the body with and without the device attached to the body. b. Electroencephalograms and electrocardiographs of a person with and without the appliance attached - observe wave shapes and compare patterns. c. Large scale group experiments for statistical purposes some with appliance on and knowing it was on; some without appliance on and thinking it was attached, and some with appliance on and thinking it was not - try to separate physiological and psychological effects.
    To comment more specifically on Gadoie's paper and Starz's comments on it:-
    I don't know how the ionic solution of an element (for example gold chloride) can effect a d.c. current. According to atomic theory all electrons are the same as are all protons and neutrons no matter what element they come from; it is the various combinations of these atomic particles that form the different elements. An ion on the other hand is defined as an atom or group of atoms that has acquired a positive or negative charge as a result of having lost or gained one or more electrons. Most theory dealing with ionic solutions simply is concerned with the charge of the ion not whether it is an ion of gold or copper or what though certainly gold would show up different from copper in spectrogram. There seems to be no theory to account for how a gold ion could modulate a d.c. current differently from a silver ion though according to Edgar Cayce they do somehow - really no theory to account for any ion modulating a d.c. current, by being in circuit as in solution jar.
    I have heard of theory of "odic" force but somehow believe that any such energy must be related somehow to the forms of energy we are familiar with (don't know how or even if). As far as sensitives being able to detect such force how do you know they are not "seeing" an electromagnetic or electrostatic field? We can't see radio waves but if we were sensitive to them somehow am sure we would be overwhelmed by the vast amount of radio and TV energy we are pouring out of our many stations. Of course there may be some odic or other energy we are not familiar with and this may be what appliances deal with but believe we need to do more experiments with these devices and see if we can measure their effects on body or body energies we are familiar with and then derive their source of energy. Maurice Giltz and Betty are coming down for short visit end of Feb. and will make copy of Gadoie's and Starz's papers and ask Maurice if he will comment on them. As a zoology teacher he is familiar with nerves, neurons etc. and might make some comment that would be helpful. Meanwhile I will return all material with my own comments which am afraid are not very helpful except suggesting more experiments.
    Best of luck. Would surely like to see any commentary you work up and hear of any experiments results.
    Tell all hello and hug Gail for me.
    Love, Edgar
38. 9/14/73 Tom Johnson's report on Ipsab research:
    A SUMMARY OF THE RESULTS OF A DOUBLE-BLIND STUDY OF IPSAB
    BACKGROUND: In the spring of 1972, arrangements were made with a practicing dentist in McLean, Virginia for a double- blind study of Ipsab. The dentist was supplied with approximately 100 bottles of real Ipsab and the same quantity of a solution identical in color and taste but without the active indgredients. The bottles were identical except for the lot control number on the label.
    The dentist, without knowing which bottle contained the real Ipsab, gave 2-3 bottles having the same lot number to a patient suffering from periodontal disease. Each patient was given the conventional treatment for periodontal disease including scaling, surgery when necessary, bite correction or splinting of mobile teeth.
    A total of 39 patients were observed, 18 patients having used lot 20, and 21 having used lot 21, which was the real Ipsab. The dentist divided the results into 5 categories: None, Slight, Moderate, Good, and Very Good to Excellent.
    RESULTS:
    1. The results were in favor of the real Ipsab as follows: 5 of the 6 patients who showed improvement definitely superior to what the dentist expected from conventional local treatment used the real Ipsab, while 5 of the 9 patients who failed to receive any benefit (no results) used the placebo Ipsab. The number of patients that were observed as having slight, moderate, or good results were identical for both the placebo and the real Ipsab.
    CONCLUSIONS:
    1. The dentist stated that all observations were necessarily subjective and impossible to rate with great accuracy, as much variation could result from differences in patient effort and ability. However, this factor would tend to be negated or balanced out over the entire sample.
    2. A preliminary statistical analysis of the results indicates that the probability of the observations occuring by chances are about 1 in 7. Thus the chances of error is about 14%, and the results are therefore significant at that level.
    3. Further in-vitrio studies will be made to confirm the ability of Ipsab to kill the bacteria that are known to be associated with periodontal disease.
39. 8/21/74 Geo. W. Dietzel, Jr.'s letter to EEC:
    Mr. Edgar Evans Cayce Research Consultant Association for Research and Enlightenment P.O. Box 595 Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
    Dear Mr. Cayce:
    I am writing to you in the hope of obtaining additional technical information on both the wet cell appliance and the impedance device, both of which I am currently using. Dr. Herbert Puryear, who recently lectured to local A.R.E. members, suggested that you possibly could provide answers to certain questions I have. They are as follows:
    1. What coil material should be used in the solution jar when employing tincture of iron with either appliance?
    2. Is there a composite reference list of coil materials to be used in association with all of the various solutions Edgar Cayce suggested for use with this appliances? For example, I believe a copper coil is specified to be used with the gold chloride and silver nitrate solutions. However, what coil metals are best suited for other solutions such as spirits of camphor, tincture of iodine, atomidine, etc. Atomidine, particularly, am I interested in. I have used both a copper and stainless steel coil with this material, and with both types of metal encounter an almost instantaneous massive precipitation of iodine crystals. Although the precipitate readily dissolves when the coil is removed, from the odor and color manifest, it seemingly is as molecular, rather than nascent, iodine.
    3. Would it prove to possible advantage to gold plate and silver plate coils that are to be used with gold and silver solutions respectively? Since one experiences a steady depletion of gold and silver by galvanic displacement from their respective solutions, it would seem that a thin flash electroplate (1/10 of a mil) of gold or silver electroplated on the coil would prevent immersion plating from occurring. Thus, the solutions could possibly last indefinitely instead of the present twenty or so applications. Also, it seems unlikely that the properties of the current should be altered since one is simply substituting a permanent electroplate for the reoccurring precipitated immersion plates which steadily deplete the precious metals from solution. It is surprisingly inexpensive to have the small coils electroplated. About $3.50 per coil would seemingly be a good estimate based on local rates for gold and silver plating.
    4. What voltage reading should one obtain with a freshly prepared wet cell battery using either a single or double charge of material? Since one cannot feel the current flowing, the integrity of the circuit is always a source of concern to me. I would like to be able to determine the voltage across the attachment plates to make certain I am receiving the proper electromotive force. Also, I wonder if, rather than arbitrarily discarding the battery materials at the end of ons month, that one wouldn't be better off by using a minimum voltage output as a criterion for recharge.
    5. How critical is the placement of the wet cell leads, and the impedance device itself, in the sunshine? If critical, what is a suitable length of time to expose them to, say, an average radiation temperature of 80 degrees F.
    6. In chilling the impedance device, Edgar Cayce said in one reading that it was best to use commercially prepared ice rather than the home-made variety. Do you know if this variable has a significant influence on benefits involved?
    7. Is there any method at all to check the integrity of the impedance device? It seemingly generates no measurable voltage or current or even any wave patterns that can be observed on a sensitive oscilloscope.
    8. Do you feel that the construction of the impedance device is especially complex and to be performed only by skilled technicians? I read your most excellent paper on the appliances and the construction of them superficially seems quite straightforward. I am a novice welder and craftsman and would like to construct several of these appliances for members of my family. However, since the price of the units is seemingly rather out of proportion to the expense of the components involved, I was thinking these high rates could be associated with some complicated aspect of construction not readily apparent, thus elevating the prices so markedly. I would be most appreciative of your answering the above questions and of any other comments or suggestions you could offer relative to the operation of the appliances.
    [signed] George W. Dietzel, Jr. 327 Langton San Antonio, Texas 78216
40. 8/27/74 EEC's letter to George Dietzel Jr.:
    Mr. George W. Dietzel Jr. 327 Langton San Antonio, Texas 78216
    Dear Mr. Dietzel:
    Will try to answer your questions in the order you propounded them.
    1. Usually nickel wire or hollow lead wire was suggested for the solution jar; however, I see no objection to using silver plated or gold plated wire.
    2. It is true that different readings suggested different materials for the solution jar coils but a general reading on the construction of the devices did not specify any particular type metal for the various solutions. I believe nickel wire was suggested as well as hollow lead wire since they are generally corrosive resistant; probably copper or silver or gold wire would be equally suitable; I don't remember any silver plated wires or gold plated wires ever being suggested, but I see no reason not to use them.
    3. Probably the answers to 1. and 2 above answer this also. Both gold and silver conduct electricity and are corrosive resistant and would make good (though expensive) wires for solution jars.
    4. The voltage reading of a wet cell depends upon the difference of the copper and nickel rods in the electromotive series; this is best measured by a vacuum tube voltmeter and is approximately 1/2 volt plus or minus. Most of the readings suggested discarding the electrolyte after one month and putting in a fresh charge (the nickel and copper rods were to be sandpapered or cleaned at this time also).
    5. I don't know but don't believe this is critical. I think an hour or so exposure to direct sunlight is sufficient, longer would not hurt.
    6. I don't know the answer to this, but in the general readings the temperature appears to be more the decisive factor than the ice; believe any ice would be o.k. 7. Since the impedance device is a capacitor and resistor in parallel I suppose the only way to check would be to measure the resistance and capacitance against an average standard; however, if constructed properly it should function properly as long as sealed against moisture and shorting of terminals.
    8. The construction doesn't seem complex and anyone should be able to construct one (that is why wrote pamphlet).
    Hope the above answers your questions.
    Sincerely, Edgar E. Cayce
41. See Source File Key #1800 for booklet and articles on the Two Electrical Appliances re 1800-34.

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