This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of October, 1939, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [2336], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [2336] and Mrs. [1523].

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1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions which may be submitted, as I ask them.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1990].
3. As we find, there is at times a great deal of disturbance, as indicated in the rash upon the skin; and its varying at times tends to indicate that it is distributed or is being disturbing through other portions of the system.
4. But we find that conditions are improved. Though there are still those disturbances in the glandular forces, that are the basis or cause of the disturbance, conditions in these directions show improvement.
5. And, with the gradual building up of the system, there will be caused the better activity in the coordinating influences towards the eliminating forces, thus bringing better conditions for this body and finally eradicating the causes.
6. While this condition might be dried up entirely, by the application of influences from without, it would only cause greater inflammation internally and thus weaken some portion of the system in such a way and manner as to become more of a constitutional disturbance, - thus producing a weakness that would cause greater disturbances later on.
7. Hence, - we would continue to give a series of the Atomidine occasionally; every six to ten weeks; to disturb or to stir the activity of the glandular forces of the body.
8. We would continue to have the osteopathic adjustments occasionally. These now, as we find, should be rather more specific in creating the coordination between the superficial circulation, or the impulses to same along the cerebrospinal system, rather than in the manner as has been heretofore indicated.
9. Stimulate, then, the activities from the upper cervicals for the better eliminations through the alimentary canal; also those through the vegetative system, or nerve centers; also those through the 9th dorsal and the 4th lumbar.
10. Once a week for these treatments SHOULD be sufficient. These may be in series. Give for three to six treatments, leave off then for a period of two to three weeks, and then give again. But give them more specifically of the character as indicated, for the stimulating of the centers and areas from which there may be better coordination between the superficial and deep circulation. For, as indicated, there should be turned towards better alimentary canal eliminations. Hence there must be kept a better stimulation through the liver and gall duct activity, as well as keeping the alimentary canal cleansed.
11. Making the diets in accord with those influences that tend to make for greater purification through the blood stream, as it is assimilated in the system, will also be an aid.
12. Give as much celery and lettuce as may be assimilated, though it may be necessary to put it into the juice form.
13. Also we would occasionally take the compound as indicated for the more specific eliminations as to purifying the alimentary canal - that is, the Sulphur, Cream of Tartar and Epsom Salts, see?
14. As we find, if these are kept, they will be those forces to eradicate the causes, as well as the disturbing influences with this body.
15. Ready for questions.
16. (Q) Should anything in his present diet be eliminated?
    (A) Watch the diet, and if there are those properties that appear to cause greater irritation to the disturbing forces, eliminate same. This must be done more by being careful, or watching the diet, than stimulating the special forces save as has been indicated.
17. (Q) Are the following good in the diet: Tomatoes, raw or cooked?
    (A) If canned tomatoes are used, they are not bad; though raw tomatoes are severe.
18. (Q) Vegetable soups containing tomatoes?
    (A) These are not so well as just the vegetable juices, as we have indicated, that carry the special quantities of the influences needed, - as from spinach, lettuce, celery, carrots, potato peels, and the like.
19. (Q) V-8 Cocktail?
    (A) Is NOT good for this body!
20. (Q) Raw apples?
    (A) No!
21. (Q) Fish?
    (A) Fish is very good; broiled, not fried so much.
22. (Q) Orange juice and grapefruit juice?
    (A) These have not been indicated as being harmful, unless given in unusual combinations - as we have indicated for such. Do as has been indicated! Watch as to what disagrees, and leave that off. Use some judgement!
23. (Q) Is he getting enough milk, and at the proper time?
    (A) Getting enough milk.
24. (Q) And at the proper time?
    (A) Getting enough milk.
25. (Q) Should Calcios be continued in the same manner?
    (A) This is beneficial for the body.
26. (Q) Should Atomidine and Sulphur compound be continued in same manner?
    (A) Atomidine is given not with the Compound, but separately, see. The Compound is not taken during the period when the Atomidine is taken, for these properties are to act upon the system as a stimulation to the eliminations; hence as there has been an activity of the Atomidine upon the glandular forces, then the Compound is given to produce the eliminations and better coordination in the system.
27. (Q) What causes bad breath?
    (A) The bad eliminations.
28. (Q) Are present eliminations too frequent?
    (A) They are too frequent, but not of the proper character. There should be more of a bulk with these, such as from the cereals that have been indicated.
29. (Q) What causes frequent stomach ache? Is it from gas, due to improper diet?
    (A) The poor eliminations. Hence, as indicated, the stimulations through the osteopathic adjustments; first the cervicals, for the stimulation of the activity of eliminations in the upper portion of the body, then through the vegetative system and the upper portion of the dorsals for better eliminations through the alimentary canal. The stomach should be kept purified; using the Castoria occasionally; and, of course, the Glyco-Thymoline to act as an intestinal antiseptic. In giving the Glyco-Thymoline, give two to three to four drops at a dose but give it each day continuously until there is the odor of same through the stool.
30. (Q) What has caused his knees to hurt, the past three weeks?
    (A) The lack of the coordination between the lumbar center and axis with the lower circulation. Hence the stimulation as we have indicated that should be given in the areas.
    DO as has been suggested!
31. (Q) What causes irritation to penis?
    (A) Do as we have suggested, if we would bring the better conditions for this body.
32. (Q) Comment on Rorer's Comfortine, a sample of which I hold in my hand, as a local application for the breaking out on wrist?
    (A) It is at times very good, but the absorption from this is not good.
    If there would be the proper compound for such as this, use the Mutton Suet with Camphor - or Camphorated Oil.
33. (Q) Is there any further advice for the mother, Mrs. [2336] present in this room, in regard to aiding this healing?
    (A) Keep the constant care; not becoming fearful, though, or over-anxious. Do that which is the proper influence and force, and we will bring the better conditions.
34. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Mother (one to be sent to Father)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See extra copy [which was enclosed] of the further suggestions for Dr. Hudgins.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 1990-1.

REPORTS

1. 10/28/39 Father [2385]'s letter to EC: "I have received a copy of the Reading given on my boy [1990] last Thursday. I feel very grateful for the indication given, that there is a definite improvement in my baby's condition. It seems as though there will be quite a length of time and effort to clear the condition up, but I haven't a shadow of doubt that it can be cleared, if the instructions given by the Reading are followed in detail. Any doubt that I may have is along the line that my wife will not have the patience to follow the course to its conclusion. Any assurance that you, Mrs. Cayce are able to give by a word now and then will be greatly appreciated. Knowing that she does have an inclination to expect results too quickly and a bit shy on patience at times, I feel that a word now and then will help to steady her.
   "Kindly give my regards to Tom. I enjoyed reading his conclusions reached through [1990]'s name and birth date. I would like to have it explained to me more fully. It might be that I will have time for an explanation on my next trip down. I hope that his condition is showing definite steps toward improvement, but what else could it show under such excellent care.
   "I find it difficult to even express in a small way, the appreciation I feel for all the wonderful things I have experienced since being given the opportunity of knowing you and your work. I want to thank you for it all but that sounds so inadequate. I feel as though I was sleeping until a year ago, then to suddenly wake up and find out what life really is like. There is lots more but my poor vocabulary is over worked already..."
   Forever Indebted, [2385]
2. 12/02/39 See 1990-3, a Life Reading.
3. 2/08/40 Mother's letter from her parents' home where they are now living:
   "[1990]'s skin looks terrible - no improvement whatever. His face is broken out, of course his hands and arms look terrible, his ear is all broken out again. I am very discouraged. I feel that my family are not cooperating with me in regards to his diet. No matter what he asks for he gets, and I've been trying to tell them they are doing more harm than good to [1990]."
4. 2/17/40 Father's letter: "We are still sticking to his treatments, except his osteopathic treatments, and he is getting the Atomidine now. I am determined to get an osteopath by the time he starts his compound again or have him down there where he can get the treatments."
5. 3/13/40 Mother's letter: "[1990] has another cold. Seems like he no sooner gets rid of one cold until he has another. His skin looks terrible. It has me so worried that I think of nothing else. His face is broken out and so are both of his ears. I keep his hand bandaged. It always looks so bad. Seems like I get no cooperation around here. I say no sweets at all. The first thing I know I see him eating a cake or sugar plum, yet they are always feeling sorry for [1990] because his skin looks so terrible."
6. 3/18/40 Father's letter: "Mr. [470] and Mrs. [1100] recommended Dr. Goehring [Frank L. Goehring, D.O.] for [1990] so I paid him a visit on my lunch hour today and made arrangements with him. He said he would give [1990] treatments according to the reading and suggested that Dr. Hudgins [F. C. Hudgins, D.O.] furnish him with information necessary to continue treatments."
7. 3/29/40 Mother's letter: "His skin is still very bad looking. Both arms are pretty well broken out. The candy [1523] sent is delicious [made with black figs, dates and nuts, cut up fine and rolled into small pieces]. [1990] is crazy about it. Have not noticed any breaking out on his skin due to the candy. I only give him a couple of pieces every other day."
8. 6/01/40 Father's letter: "His hand and arm look much better than it did. I have been seeing to it that he gets out in the sun as much as possible."
9. 6/27/40 Parents were present for his next reading - See 1990-4.

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