This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 22nd day of December, 1939, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., through her mother, Mrs. [2035].

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

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1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes - mesquite' trees. [See 2068-2, Par. 12-A.]
3. Yes.
4. Now as we find, this general weakness, the indisposition, the recurrent disturbances of the digestive forces as well as trouble with the eliminations, and those activities which occur from the nervous repercussions, and conditions that upset the body physically and mentally, arise from a prenatal reaction, wherein there was a lack of the elements to cause the proper relationships, in those periods that followed soon after the connecting in the umbilical plexus and the lacteal duct, - and the activities this makes with the whole of the nervous system.
5. These as we find may be materially aided, but it will necessitate a series of corrective measures to be taken.
6. As we find, these would be the first applications:
7. Begin with the Castor Oil Packs, but these would be prepared in a little different manner from some of such a nature as we have indicated for other individuals. About three times each week these should be applied, of an evening, - and in this manner: Take a long strip of flannel that would bind AROUND the body AT LEAST THREE TIMES, or more! Massage over the abdomen, from the liver area to the lower portion of the caecum - especially on the right side - with Castor Oil. Then begin with one end of the flannel over this area, and wrap around the body. As it comes over this area again, massage or pour on Castor Oil over this area of the flannel, all it will take. Then wrap again, and on the next round cover the area in the same way and manner. Have the Oil warm; not hot, but warm, see?
8. Then place cloths over the area, and especially such as oilcloth on the top, so as to prevent the saturating of an electric pad which would be placed over the area, to keep this as warm as the body can stand for at least an hour.
9. Then take this off, and sponge off the area with lukewarm soda water, or give the body a bath - but especially over this area.
10. Then rub into the area - over the liver, the caecum, and all along the right side, extending at least to the middle portion of the abdomen - Cocoa Butter.
11. Then rub this off again, - that is, with a dry cloth, but first massage into the area all that the body will absorb.
12. Follow this whole procedure three times each week for at least six weeks, see? six whole weeks of this as the treatment.
13. Afterwards, - then we would begin with the applications of the low electrical vibrations of the Wet Cell Appliance, which would carry into the system one day the vibrations from an Atomidine Solution, and the next day the vibrations of a Gold Solution.
14. When using the Atomidine, - the small copper plate would be attached at the 3rd cervical, while the large nickel plate (through which the vibrations would pass from the Atomidine Solution, commercial strength) would be attached at the umbilical and lacteal duct plexus.
15. On the next day, when using the Gold, - (and have different containers, different connections, but using the same Appliance) the small copper plate would be attached to the 9th dorsal plexus, while the large nickel plate - through which the vibration passes from the Gold Solution (in the proportions of one grain Chloride of Gold to each ounce of Distilled Water) - would be attached to the liver AND lacteal duct area, or - here - two fingers (three fingers of the mother) from the umbilical plexus, or the navel center, towards the right side, - just a little above the direct area of same, toward the liver a little bit - a quarter to half an inch.
16. Each of these Solutions would be attached for thirty minutes, one used one day, the other the next.
17. After the Appliance has been used in the manner indicated for a week, then begin with osteopathic adjustments.
18. The adjustments or osteopathic treatments would be given with special reference to breaking up lesions in the caecum and gall duct area, and the correction necessary in the lumbar axis and the brachial center.
19. Do these for at least the whole period of one charge of the Appliance (thirty days; renewing the Gold Solution on the fifteenth day, or after fifteen treatments).
20. Throughout the period keep rather the liquid and semi-liquid diets. No great quantities of sugars; no great quantities of starches as combinations; but plenty of vegetables and fruit juices, plenty of whole wheat cereals, rye and oat cereals. Of course, the foods would be cooked or prepared with butter. Plenty of milk and leafy vegetables. Meats, if they are taken at all, should consist of either fish, fowl or lamb.
21. Do these for at least the whole period of one charge of the Appliance, and then we would give further instructions.
22. Ready for questions.
23. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mother
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy to Grandmother
    (12/22/39 GD's note: See ordinary directions [which were enclosed] for giving Castor Oil Packs; but follow the outline given in this Reading.
    See directions [which were enclosed] for Osteopath, when you are ready for these treatments. Let us have the name and address of the osteopath you choose, so we may put him on our mailing list.
    See article [which was enclosed] explaining theory of the Wet Cell Appliance, and where obtained.
    Let us know when the entire course has been followed as outlined, so we may make an appointment for a Check Physical to give further instructions. See enclosed application blank for Check Physical.
    At your convenience, please let us have a history of this case to the time of obtaining the Reading. This is valuable for our files, so we may have something with which to compare our information.)

BACKGROUND

1. 12/15/39 Grandmother [2035]'s letter: "The child needs this reading as his physical condition has been a source of worry to all of us ever since his birth." [See 2068-1, Par. R2 for history of case given EC after the reading. Above was all he had preceding the reading; not even the age of the child. GD)

REPORTS

1. 1/03/40 Grandmother [2035]'s letter: "Rec'd the copy of [2068]'s reading, and am sure my daughter will give you particulars about his case. We have always understood that the child has a hernia - it is very low down in the groin - operation has been thought inevitable, and nothing but the child's utter terror even at the mention of it has kept the parents so far from having it done - he is a very active child and outside of a bad swelling of the right testicle and some elimination trouble it seems not to bother him."
2. 1/09/40 History of case submitted by mother:
   Birth date - October 6, 1931.
   This birth was a high forceps delivery after fourteen hours of labor. The doctor termed it a "Right occipital presentation." Several things developed after the beginning of the labor - the baby's head was not malleable and became wedged when half turned for delivery; the mother did not dilate and the birth was dry. As a result, the baby suffered head injuries. A blood transfusion from the father was given a few hours after birth. About 24 hours later convulsions started, and continued for about 36 hours. Three spinal punctures were taken during this time, and the baby was treated for "edema of the cranial lining." After the convulsions were stopped, the baby developed normally and no complications followed. All of this is given in detail as it may have some bearing on the present conditions. The pediatrician who was called in by the delivering physician warned the parents that such a nervous shock might always leave its mark on the child, and advised careful handling. The boy is a "nervous" type, in that he is sensitive and "high-strung". We have tried to handle him intelligently and can always reason problems out with him. He has a fear of doctors and nurses, which amounts almost to a phobia, probably resulting from later illnesses.
   But to get back to the early development. The baby was fat and apparently perfectly healthy, but always inclined to constipation. Milk of Magnesia was given him daily in his bottle feeding for about ten months, and since that time Petrolagar and magnesia tablets have been used, the tablets only within the past eight months. The elimination has never been quite normal, and this is one of the problems that was mentioned in the physical reading by Mr. Cayce.
   When the baby was about a year old a hernia appeared - or so it was called for some time. A right inguinal hernia. The attending physician called it this, but said that the opening was large and there was no immediate danger of strangulation. The hernia was watched and examined at intervals. At one examination the physician said he did not believe that it was a hernia, as he could see no intestine in the swollen scrotum. The pediatrician above mentioned termed it a "hydrocele". None of the doctors ever advised immediate operation, and the child has been nearly terrified at the mention of operation, and so the repair has been postponed from time to time. We have had four trusses fitted to the child, none of which have ever held the hernia in place. He does not seem to have much discomfort from the swelling, which is usually about the size of a lemon. When he lies down the swelling can be gently pressed so that it is entirely gone; and at night it recedes of its own accord.
   Mr. Cayce tells us that the trouble is in this spot, but does not call the trouble a hernia. Whatever the name, he has located the trouble, and at this great physical distance.
   The child has had an ear abscess, a streptococcic throat, a tonsillectomy, and measles and chicken-pox. These painful illnesses are no doubt largely responsible for his fear of doctors. He will welcome any treatment that does not mean a doctor or an operation. After the measles he had a cold which settled in the neck glands on the right side, and there was pain and swelling for six weeks. Is this the type of information you need?
3. 4/06/40 Father's letter:
   I wish to report the manner of treatment I have given our son, [2068], and ask a few questions.
   I gave the castor-oil packs and massages for the thirty-day period, and about a week before the time was up, we sent in an order for the wet cell appliance. The company was slow in sending this appliance as they had to build the same, so they informed us, consequently, I continued the pack and massage treatment until the appliance came.
   When it arrived, I went ahead and mixed up the formula and began the atomidine solution treatment, and I had to keep giving this treatment steadily, due to the fact the appliance company had sent only one solution container. I sent them an air mail letter asking that they forward the other immediately, but it did not get here until yesterday. Consequently, I am now alternating the treatments and will start with the osteopathic treatments next Saturday, April 13. Due to the fact this schedule was not carried out according to the instructions, I felt like it was best not to start the osteopathic work until we were able to give the alternate treatments. I am wondering now if it will be necessary to order another group of ingredients for the appliance, or whether or not we could use the same for thirty days from date?
   The mechanism of this appliance is all new to me, and I have been wondering whether or not it has been working properly, as we cannot feel any vibration of any kind coming from the anodes, nor can I get any sort of electrical disturbance if I touch the two together. I notice in the instructions not to do this, but I tried it to see whether or not the appliance was performing as it should and since I got no disturbance, I have been apprehensive as to whether or not any would be discernable. I mixed up the ingredients and connected the appliance as instructed and went ahead with the treatments thinking perhaps everything was all right anyway. I would like to have an opinion from you as to whether or not it might not be working after the explanation I have given above.
   I note in your letter you ask for the name and address of the doctor who would give the treatments. You may place the name of Dr. F. A. Engelhart, [Englehart] Colcord Building, Oklahoma City, on your list.
   In answering the questions above, I would also like to know what has been your experience in the past with cases similar to the one we are working with here. I will say it seems to me the pack and massages seemed to have a decided effect, and I think improved his condition somewhat. For a while it seemed the protrusion was not nearly so pronounced, but of late, I am inclined to think it has again gone back to its original size. I would like to know also about what length of time has been necessary to correct this condition in former cases?
   After giving each treatment, should the connections be removed from the cap in the solution, or should this be left connected the full twenty four hours? I presumed that the two solutions as they were sent to us were all ready prepared for use, so I have used them full strength as I received them. If this is not correct, let me know.
   Thanking you for this information, I am
4. 5/11/40 See 2068-2 with subsequent correspondence including [2068]'s 11/11/77 Report on his two Physical Readings.
5. 6/27/72 Mrs. Byron Moreland's report after reporting on 294-15:
   "My husband has a good friend who recently was about to undergo surgery for a hernia. The doctor told him it would cost at least $300 just for the surgery and hospital, not to mention the time he would have to take off from his work. The week before he was to go to the hospital my husband told him about the castor oil packs that Edgar Cayce prescribed. His wife said 'Let's try it', and he did. The result was that his hernia completely disappeared! When he went back to his doctor the man was completely baffled and asked what he had done. Our friend said, 'I won't tell you - but it only cost me 39 cents!' We passed this same remedy on to the mother of our neighbor, an elderly lady suffering from a hernia in her upper abdomen somewhere. She has used the packs and says she does not have any pain anymore."

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