This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of February, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [2447], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., via Mrs. [623].

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.
3. While we find the body not quite at home yet, we have those conditions as disturb this body, [2447].
4. As we find, there are rather those conditions of which the body should be warned; that measures - such as may be indicated here - should be taken to prevent there becoming other disturbances as would bring greater distresses to the body.
5. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [2447] we are speaking of:
6. In the blood supply of the body we find there are indications of there being bone tissue and bone structure that shows some inflammation; or the call upon the system, as it were, to produce that plasm in the blood stream to supply necessary forces for the resuscitating of conditions which have affected the muscles, tendons, and the covering of bone itself.
7. These necessary forces, as we have indicated, as all portions of the body, are created in the assimilating forces of the body. But these are hindered when there are such injuries as indicated here; to the knee and to the pelvic bone itself, especially at that area (in the pelvic bone) of the lumbar axis.
8. We find that there has been a wrench to this area (the lumbar axis), and some bruising to the covering of bone between the knee - in the knee or kneecap, and the longer bone of the upper portion of the right thigh - and this in that area about the entrance to the pelvis, and the pelvic axis, causes this strain upon the body.
9. There may be caused adhesions (of which there is the warning given here), or such thickening of tissue in injured areas as to cause such adhesion later as to produce pressures such as to cause a disturbance in the nerve impulses through that side - or through the extremities AND that side, - or the opposite side of the body, dependent upon which portion of the pelvic bone or axis would become unbalanced by the thickening of such tissue.
10. Hence there should be the adding of those properties to the system, also the use of mechanical (osteopathic) adjustments, in such a manner as to prevent adhesions, or the coagulating of tissue through the addition of such plasm to the blood supply.
11. The SYSTEM, naturally, being over-charged, or attempting to meet the needs, needs attention in a manner as to be helpful in creating a better balance.
12. These as we find are the warnings to the body-forces. Hence we would take these into consideration in giving suggestions for this body; also the abilities of the body to be assisted in better assimilations through the whole of the digestive system, to overcome some of those tendencies which have existed because of the very position and the conditions throughout that activity of the organs of the pelvis, as well as the abdominal areas.
13. First, then:
14. At least once every day we would apply Wet Heat over the hip and lumbar area, as well as the knee - which should be around and especially under the knee, over the upper portion of the kneecap. This would preferably be done by using two to three thicknesses of heavy flannel dipped in as hot water as the body can stand. Apply this for some ten to twenty minutes.
15. Then apply, over the same areas, an almost saturated solution of Pure Apple Vinegar and Salt - preferably iodized salt (as Morton's Iodized Salt, see?). Dampen the salt with the vinegar, you see; and massage this thoroughly into the areas that have been heated with the hot packs, not rubbing so as to cause irritation but massaging thoroughly into the system.
16. Leave ON the body the accumulation of salt from the saturated solution. Then again apply heat, but THIS time from an equal combination of Mutton Tallow (melted), Spirits of Turpentine and Spirits of Camphor. Apply this directly over the areas, you see, and then a heavy flannel saturated with this compound. THEN put the electric pad on same!
17. After this whole procedure has been followed each day for five to six days, begin then (not before) with the use of the Electrically Driven Vibrator. In the beginning only use the Sponge Applicator. Start between the shoulders and back of the neck, and go DOWNWARD along the spine to the end of the spine - first one side and then the other; then across the back of the pelvic or lumbar axis; and then down EACH limb, but especially the right, to and below the knee, see? Use this for at least twenty to thirty minutes each evening, after it has been begun.
18. If there is more pain, repeat the salt rub and the whole of the other applications as indicated, see?
19. After the Vibrator has been used for ten days, then there would be needed one to five osteopathic adjustments, - dependent upon the abilities of the body to stand same, - especially through the lower dorsal, lumbar and sacral area.
20. But keep up the applications as indicated to be given at home, so that we may not have the accumulated tissue by the settlings in areas that will produce adhesions, - because of the areas bruised through the injuries externally.
21. Throughout the period we would take a compound to aid in better assimilations; prepared in this manner:
22. To 1 ounce of water - Distilled Water, preferably, add 2 ounces of Strained Honey. Let this come to a boil. Skim off the refuse. Then to this add, in the order named:

    Elixir of Lactated Pepsin............1 ounce,
Tincture of Valerian...............1/2 ounce.

    Take a teaspoonful after each meal; especially the noon and evening meals, rather than so much the morning meal - until this whole quantity has been taken.
23. Do these; keeping the eliminations well; refraining from too much of meats and especially of fats or fried foods; and we will prevent a great deal of disturbances, and bring bettered conditions for this body.
24. Ready for questions.
25. (Q) What has caused the palsy in right leg and hand the last 3 mos., and what may be done to correct the condition?
    (A) As indicated, - the accumulations of tissue producing pressure in the nervous system, owing to strains arising from the injuries received externally in the limb and the hip, and in the lumbar area.
    Make the local applications FIRST, before the osteopathic adjustments are made, you see.
26. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 1/29/41 [2447]'s ltr. to EC:
   ... Road, RR7, ..., Ohio
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   I was in an auto accident August the ninth last. My right knee was hurt the most bruised so that I could not put weight on right foot at time.
   The last three months I have developed a palsy in that leg and it affects my right hand also. It has been gradually getting worse. I had a medical examination, blood test, urine test, blood pressure, and seem to be normal. He could see nothing from the xray.
   Mrs. [623] told me how you had helped her daughter [951] and I am hoping you will help me.
   Enclosed please find check for twenty dollars.
   Sincerely yours, Mrs. [2447]
2. 2/07/41 Wire:
   FH19 15=MANSFIELD OHIO 7 239P EDGAR CAYCE
   ON WAY HOME IN CAR FROM DAUGHTER WHO WAS ILL DELAYED BY ICE AND SNOW= [2247]

REPORTS

1. 2/10/41 [2447]'s ltr. to EC:
   ..., Rd., RR7 ..., Ohio
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   Received your reading today and very happy to receive it as I was on the way home at that time.
   We had left Bradford early but was in the ditch once and off the highway another time and the highway was icy to Mansfield.
   I will do as you instruct and report progress.
   Gratefully yours, [2447].
2. 3/02/41 Mrs. [623]'s letter:
   "Mrs. [2447] was very pleased with her Reading and surprised you found her on the highway speeding 70 miles an hour to get home. She got all her equipment and went to the Y.M.C.A. for her packs and massages, etc."
3. 11/25/42 [2447]'s ltr. to EC:
   THE DILLSBORO HEALTH RESORT HOME OF WHITE CRANE MINERAL WATER DILLSBORO, INDIANA
   Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   A year ago last February I had a reading. It was unfair to you as I was held up by a snow storm at my daughters and was on way home at time of reading.
   I tried to follow instructions as close as possible but shaking of right arm, hand, and leg, did not stop. This past summer it has been worse. Do you think I should have another reading?
   Kindly let me know what you think is best to do. Sincerely yours, Mrs. [2447]
   P.S. I have been here a few days but am leaving for home today. My home address is ... Road, R.R.7, ..., Ohio.
4. 11/30/42 EC's ltr. to [2447]:
   Dear Mrs [2447]:
   Have yours of the 25th - sorry to hear you are not feeling any better, yes will be glad to try and help. Let me know about when would suite you and will make the appointment as near that as possible.
   Hoping we may be the means of being of a service
   Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce

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