This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 30th day of May, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [2268], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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, we have the body here, [2268].
3. Now as we find, while there is rather the complication of disturbances, these primarily arise from one cause; a disturbance with the eliminations as related to glandular activity of the pelvic organs, - as combined with the disturbances which arise, partially from the same cause, in the soft tissue and glands of face, head and neck.
4. Then, these are conditions as we find them with this body, [2268] we are speaking of:
5. First, the blood supply indicates the disturbance to be of the nature as indicated by the very incoordination of the superficial and the deep circulation, - and the pores in various portions of the anatomical structure show accumulations, and poor coordination in elimination.
6. Also there is a fullness in the mucous membranes of the nasal passages, antrum, and about the head and neck.
7. Also there is the inclination for the body to easily take cold, and for periods when there is such an aggravating to the body; pains across the small of the back, and the effect that these produce upon the kidneys, and the activity of the slowed circulation through the lower limbs; cold feet and hands at such times; cramps and those conditions which accompany painful menstrual flow.
8. These as we find produce the combinations of disturbances with this body.
9. Then, there should be rather those administrations which will aid in bringing about near to normal forces as related to these conditions; and all of these as we find may be accorded to the body at home.
10. However, there should be a consistent application, and not one that would be adhered to for a little while and then left off, or done today and because of the activities of self or others delayed and not attended to at the regular periods.
11. First, we would begin with taking internally two drops of Atomidine, in half a glass of water, each morning before any meal is taken - about half an hour before the morning meal. Keep this up each day for five days. Then leave off five days. Then take again for ten days, then leave off five, then take again for ten, then leave off five. Continue in this manner until almost a whole quantity of an ounce has been taken; taking for five days at the first period, leaving off five days, then beginning with the ten day periods and leaving off five.
12. Each evening - after a hot bath, as well as a good sponging of the body, or a shower or bath (except just before or during the menstrual flow) - we would take the hot foot and limb-to-the-knee bath in a solution made from boiling coffee grounds thoroughly for a long time, - just about the quantity that would be used for a six cup meal, you see, boiled in sufficient water for a good foot bath. Such a foot bath would also be taken during the period of the menstrual flow, you see, but not the hot shower bath. Use old coffee grounds, you see; that is, those that have been used to make coffee.
13. Also each evening after the bath, massage the cerebrospinal system with an equal combination of Mutton Tallow, Spirits of Turpentine and Spirits of Camphor, - perhaps a tablespoonful of the Mutton Tallow (melted), and a tablespoonful of each of the other ingredients, mixed thoroughly together. Keep this on hand to use as a massage for the body; a sufficient quantity may be mixed for several usages, or it may be made new each time, but make in equal combination of the ingredients, as indicated.
14. When the pain is severe across the hips or the small of the back AND the hips, apply this as a massage, then moisten two or three thicknesses of flannel with the same compound and apply across the area; then apply a hot salt bag or an electric pad or a hot water bottle to keep hot. At various times there would be the various changes. If it is close to or during the menstrual period, then use the hot salt heat (that is salt - coarse salt - tied or sewed in a bag, after it has been heated) and the hot water bottle also low down upon the abdomen, or across the pubic center area. This will relieve pain, and relieve headache.
15. About three times each week, when ready to retire, or after there has been the massage and the procedure just indicated, - we would also use the electrically driven vibrator, with the knob or hard applicator; this particularly given about the face, the neck, the head, and DOWN either side of the cerebrospinal column. Begin at the face and head and go downward. Take at least twenty to thirty minutes to give this, gently - and thoroughly. This will have to be applied by someone else, of course, but may be done at home; and do not give same in a hurry! Give it for a PURPOSE; carefully, systematically, consistently!
16. Then, as to the diet: Do not take much of those foods that are of fats, or of meats.
17. A little fish, fowl or lamb may be taken once or twice a week, but principally fruits, fruit juices, dried fruits, combined fruits of all natures, both fresh as well as dried; peaches, prunes, apricots, raisins and the like. Then vegetable juices also, - these with regular vegetables cooked day by day, should form the principal part of the diet.
18. Drink plenty of water at all times.
19. Do these, and be consistent; we will find we will rid the body of the headaches, of the excess fat, of the excesses of the perspiration and the aching in the lower portion of the abdomen, along the spine and the limbs, as well as those disturbances with the kidneys and the bladder, also the fullness in the throat and head and nasal passages.
20. In giving the electrical vibrator movements, give them close about the nose and head, back of the head, the sides of the face, under the ear, and down the throat; and then along the cerebrospinal system. Occasionally this may be applied across the diaphragm area, - that is, the abdomen; gently, but not hard - on either side of the spine gently, from the head downward.
21. Do that.
22. Ready for questions.
23. (Q) Should I continue the osteopathic treatments with Dr. Scheele?
    (A) Leave off all treatments but these as we have just indicated.
24. (Q) What's wrong with the eyes?
    (A) All of these effects, as we find, arise from those disturbances indicated, and will find a great deal of help.
    When the vibratory treatments are given, put on the sponge applicator and apply directly to the eyes, - of course, with the eyes closed, - gently, but for half a minute over either eye.
25. (Q) Is there anything wrong with the feet?
    (A) Only as from the circulation through those areas, and the applications as we have indicated, the vibrations and the rubs, are to affect the circulation. Leave the grounds in the foot bath, you see; do not rub these into the feet and limbs so as to cause irritation or to break the skin, but as to cause better circulation from the knees downward - and especially through the feet.
26. (Q) Please suggest something to correct the excessive oiliness and falling out of the hair.
    (A) We have suggested all of these.
    Do those things indicated, consistently, persistently; for the better conditions.
27. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 11/24/39 Twin sister [1789] asked about their associations in past incarnations. See 1789-7, Par. 55-A.
2. 5/08/40 Letter requested a Physical Rdg., as she had been so sick all winter, dragging herself along; miserable; in fact in much pain for last two years.

REPORTS

1. 7/15/40 Letter: "I have not been able to get the vibrator yet...am doing everything else the reading prescribed; certainly have more energy than I had a month ago, but otherwise am not feeling better, in pain almost all the time now."
2. 1/11/41 Letter: "I suppose if I could have bought the vibrator when I received the reading and did everything right from the beginning, I would be well by now... Thanks to you, I have just a little less headaches and indigestion."
3. 2/06/41 Letter: "I must say I feel somewhat better... It has come about very gradually, but I can tell the difference, and so I'm getting more active right along, but of course it's all a very slow process."
4. 2/14/41 Miss [2268] had Physical Rdg. for her mother, Mrs. [2452].
5. 4/17/41 Letter: "It's more than kind of you not to charge for mother [2452]'s second Physical Rdg. We always planned to pay for everything that was ever done for us, as I always told Mr. D. E. K.; had no choice then, things were so bad [sister [1789]'s rdgs., etc.]... When everything was at its blackest, the thought of you always stood out like a light in the dark, steady and bright... As soon as there will be an opportunity, will pay for my Physical Rdg. as I promised. Am sending along a few questions for mother."

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