This psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 18th day of July, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [2309], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [603].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Miss [2309] and Mabel L. Ruehe.

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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, [2309].
3. Now as we find, there are conditions the correction of which in the present would relieve a great deal of tension and disturbance, and prevent a great deal of trouble which may arise unless such corrections are made and changes are wrought in the conditions of the body.
4. These as we find, then, have to do with inclinations, tendencies and weaknesses which have existed within the physical force.
5. Then, these are conditions as we find them with this body, [2309] we are speaking of, present in this room:
6. In the blood supply we find indications of congestion through the system; that is, rather of the acute nature; yet this congestion, and the effect as produced upon the general system arises from an inclination, tendency or weakness which exists in the bronchi and larynx especially, and where there are those lesions and tendencies that keep a condition that is constantly irritating.
7. These have not assumed those proportions as to cause other than a weakness through the lungs, but without these being corrected this would eventually become a part of the condition; because the body is constantly - as every body - in the position of either meeting or being subject to those inclinations for infectious forces that may attack the tissue through the lung area.
8. This causes those conditions through the face and nasal passages, the antrum, that at times cause a great deal of disturbance.
9. These then are constantly allowing drainages into the system from the poisons and congestions, that cause the lack of the vital energies being created in the assimilating forces of the body. Thus we have an upsetting at times of the digestive system, the inclination for trouble with the eliminations as produced by congestion through the liver, or the taxation at other times from these through the areas of the upper hepatics as combined with the lower hepatics. Thus irritation is caused through too much of the poisons being as accumulations from the toxic forces from kidneys, or a neuritic and a uric condition that tends to make for accumulations in the muscular forces of the body - that are already weakened by the disturbance in the blood system, that causes disturbance to the locomotions of the body.
10. As indicated, these are tendencies, - that at times arise to give disturbances to the body.
11. As we find, then, in making corrections, - first we would have occasionally, about once a week, a thorough osteopathic relaxing of the body; not a stimulating treatment, but a relaxing treatment; with special reference to the area from the 6th dorsal to the first of the cervicals.
12. Then, after two or three of these are given (and we would have them at least a week apart), we would coordinate the 9th dorsal, 4th lumbar and coccyx area, with corrections and those activities that will have been created by the applications to the upper dorsal.
13. With the conditions in trachea and bronchi, these often cause pressures so much upon the system as to disturb the rest of the body. Thus insomnia becomes a portion of the disturbance.
14. Hence, throughout the period, that there may be the better rest for the body, we would use each evening the electrically driven vibrator. Use the sponge applicator about the face, head and neck, and especially over the antrum, back of the head, the throat and the neck. Use the cup applicator along the cerebrospinal system and the upper portion of the body, across the diaphragm; so as to produce a stimulation to the superficial circulation. Take at least fifteen to twenty to thirty minutes to give self this treatment, or to have it done, each evening.
15. As an aid to the disturbance through the bronchi and larynx and trachea, we would use an inhalent; just the fumes from same, not as a spray. Put this in a large mouthed bottle, at least an eight ounce bottle. Prepare so that there may be two vents through the cork, and both vents may be kept tightly corked when not being used. Put in such a bottle this combination of ingredients:
16. To 4 ounces of Grain Alcohol (at least 90% proof) add, in the order named:

    Oil of Eucalyptol...............20 minims,
Rectified Oil of Turp............5 minims,
Compound Tincture of Benzoin....30 minims,
Tolu in Solution................20 minims.

    Use this at least twice a day. When to be used, shake the solution well, remove the corks, and inhale the fumes that would be thrown off from same - deep into the throat and lungs two to three times, also in each side of the nasal passage. Of course, neither of the vents would extend into the solution, but only into the space above the solution. Inhale this regularly, and it will be found to keep down the cold and clear up this condition, - with the other treatments.
17. Do not take one part of the treatment without the other!
18. As to the diet, - take plenty of food values that carry Vitamin B-1 and G. These are found especially in carrots (cooked or raw - and we would have them both ways often), the yellow neck squash, yellow peaches, cereals - especially oats and corn. These should be in the diet almost daily. Give these combined in different forms. Plenty of orange juice for the body, but do not take cereals and orange juice at the same meal. No fried foods at any time. Plenty of boiled onions. These should be a part of the diet once or twice a week. Fish, fowl and lamb should be the principal meats. Whole wheat bread always, and preferably this toasted.
19. Do these, and we will bring near to normal conditions for this body, [2309].
20. Ready for questions.
21. (Q) Will it take me long to get well?
    (A) Depends upon how consistent and persistent the body is in following the treatments suggested. It should not take long.
22. (Q) Should I answer a letter received from "A"?
    (A) This had best be answered from within self first, and then if it is in keeping with the aspirations and hopes, answer.
23. (Q) Will the office situation straighten out so my work will be more pleasant soon?
    (A) It will.
24. (Q) What osteopath would be suggested to treat me?
    (A) As we find, any in sympathy with the information here indicated, who will give them in the manner outlined; that is, not a stimulating but a relaxing treatment, and AS indicated.
    As we find, ANY of those best suited to the body itself would be well.
25. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (GD's note: See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for Osteopath; also extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for druggist in preparing inhalant.)

BACKGROUND

1. 7/18/40 She was present for the reading, indicating that she was suffering from chronic bronchitis and chronic laryngitis.

REPORTS

1. Very pleased with Rdg.; decided she would try to go to Dr. Hudgins, since he used to be associated with Dr. Bright. She took treatments from Dr. Bright and was helped so much. This trouble with her voice has been strenous lately, since Dr. Bright died and she hasn't been able to get the treatments; is taking singing lessons from Miss [...].
   Has been on Glad Helpers prayer list of the Ass'n for several years.
2. 8/30/40 letter from [2309] to EC: "Please find enclosed herewith a payment on my rdg. [2309-1] which you gave me on 7/18/40, at which time I paid $5.00, and this payment of $5.00 deducted, leaving $10.00 still due, which I surely hope to pay soon.
   "I am carrying out the treatment - just as instructed, as far as I possibly can, and am much better. Dr. Hudgins is giving the osteopathic treatment once a week and he keeps a copy of your instructions right before him. One thing bothers me exceedingly and that is the cough which I still have. However, I suppose this too will vanish. My voice is almost normal.
   "I was so sick I was forced to take a leave of absence from the office and as this was without pay I got behind, but hope to get both on my feet and up with my obligations soon.
   "By now I hope you have recovered from your recent illness of which Dr. Hudgins told me.
   "If consistent, will you please acknowledge receipt of the enclosed?
   Yours faithfully, [2309]
   P.S. "With regards to both Mrs. Cayce and Miss Davis, who were so kind to me at the time I was at your home for the reading."
3. INDIVIDUAL CASE REPORT TO A.R.E. 9/08/40:
   Date of Reading - July 18, 1940 Case No. 2309-1
   PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS CAREFULLY
   (1) In your opinion did the analysis of the Reading cover the condition? "Yes" (2) Give symptoms of condition described correctly? "Congestion in larynx, trachea and bronchi, disturbed digestion and disturbances in face and nasal passages exactly as described by reading." (3) What was the physician's analysis of this condition? "Danger of congestion reaching lungs - also chronic laryngitis." (4) Have the suggestions given in the Reading been followed exactly as outlined? "Yes - exactly." (5) For how long? "About a month." (6) Describe the extent to which improvements have resulted? "100% - can talk in normal voice - only a little hoarseness showing in laugh. Wheezing in chest disappeared." (7) Comment. "Improved 100% since the reading."
4. 9/10/40 OSTEOPATH'S REPORT TO A.R.E.:
   Note: As a research organization we are endeavoring to make a thorough study of psychic information in relation to human ailments. We will deeply appreciate your cooperation in securing a thorough report on this case.
   Name Miss [2309]
   (1) (a) Did the Reading presented to you describe the condition of the patient? (b) Explain any variation. (c) Give technical diagnosis. (a) "Yes, upper dorsal and 9th dorsal. Coccyx" (b) "None" (c) "Chronic bronchitis" (2) Were the suggestions for treatment in your opinion proper for this condition? "Yes" (3) For what period of time has the patient followed directions given in the Reading under your care? "About 2 months" (4) What results have you observed? "Improvement" (5) Comment. "Patient is quite satisfied."
   Signed F. C. Hudgins, Jr.
5. 12/24/40 Letter from [2309] to EC: "I have just received $10.00 from a friend as a Christmas gift and am sending you half of it as a payment on my bill of $10.00 for the [7/18/40] reading. I don't suppose you will get it in time to help you celebrate Christmas but I hope it will help you some anyway. This leaves a balance of $5.00 which I still owe you and I hope you won't have to wait as long for that as you have had to wait for the other 'installments.' The most remarkable thing about it is that you have not once asked that I hurry the payments or bothered me in any way and I think that is wonderful. Here is my record: July 18th, 1940 (in person)...$5.00 August 31st, 1940.............$5.00 December 23rd, 1940...........$5.00 Total:$15.00 Balance due: $5.00
   "I want to wish for you and yours and the Glad Helpers the Highest that the New Year can mean to you all.
   "Again thanking you, I am..."
   "I still have the cough but as I get stronger, it gets less.
   "If it isn't too much trouble I wish you would send me receipt."
6. 12/26/40 Letter from EC to [2309]:
   "Thanks for yours of the 24th - also for enclosure, was very lovely of you to divide with us your lovely Christmas gift. No never like to ask people for money, have to at times, but wish never had to even make a semblance of a charge - would like to be able to give it all and let them pay as their heart prompted them to do. Don't know whether that is right or not - for have found by experience where one makes an effort and some sacrifice to get and pay for a reading they get more help than where some one gives them the reading.
   "Whether there is a law we do not oft recognize or not don't know but is certainly true in the last 40 years of experience with the work.
   "But thank you very much, and do hope you are feeling lots better and will continue to do so.
   "Let us hear when you can - and come in and see us when you have the chance.
   "Hoping all the good things you have wished for come to you in the New Year..."
7. DECEASED - July 25, 1941 - after an illness of 2 months, according to paper. Died in a hospital.

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