This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 13th day of June, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [2514], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Miss [528].

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 that may be asked.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2514].
3. Now, as we find, there are disturbing conditions which prevent the better physical functioning of this body.
4. These have to do especially with the blood supply, and the effects being produced principally in the superficial circulation at the present.
5. Then, these are the conditions as we find them with this body, [2514]:
6. In the blood supply, as indicated, we find the sources of the disturbance. While the effects are produced there, we find that the sources of infection arise from the glandular forces that supply the nutriment in the circulation through the outer and inner portion of the skin itself.
7. These are lacking in elements, then, or portions of the epidermis and its activity are being destroyed - or replaced by other influences.
8. We find that this arises from those conditions that are a part of the combination of disturbances - producing a tubercle in the superficial forces in the lymph and the emunctory portions of the body in the skin itself.
9. In the present this crosses the extremities, the lumbar and sacral areas, and the cheek portions of the body itself; that is, the disturbance is across these areas.
10. Unless measures are taken, these conditions will gradually become more and more disturbed, involving the circulation, and creep up - downward also; more upward; and make those splotches or areas in which the matter - or lymph, or emunctory flow - is destroyed; allowing for a hardening of the areas.
11. These as we find are the disturbing forces with this body.
12. The nerves, because of their ends in these areas, become deadened - and at times become irritated, as they are being destroyed or non-commissioned. Thus not only is there acute physical pain but the reflex to the sympathetic system which becomes involved.
13. We find that the organs themselves bring disturbance also through sympathetic reaction.
14. It will be necessary that the body be very persistent, very patient, and that as conditions change or developments come there be the consistent and persistent adherence to the applications for the various effects as may be produced by the administrations for purifying and cleansing the glandular force, and for the activities necessary to set in motion again those parts that have become so disturbed.
15. The diet also must be a part of the application.
16. Every six to eight weeks it will be necessary that changes be made in the applications, as these changes are brought about in the system.
17. Then, in the present, we would begin with these:
18. Each morning before breakfast, for six days every week (every day except Sunday), take internally one drop of Atomidine in half a glass of water. Do this each morning except Sundays, for at least three weeks. Then leave it off, - except once every month for a week take it, this the week before the menstrual period, see? and only one drop each morning for the week, you see.
19. Also each evening when ready to retire, massage the body thoroughly with an equal combination of Peanut Oil and Olive Oil. Shake these thoroughly together, you see, and massage especially over the lower portion of the cerebrospinal system, across the hips and the limbs, all the way down, - under side as well as the front portions, - all the body will absorb. Then dry off, and the next morning sponge off the surplus. Keep up this each evening, continuously, until further instructions would be given respecting same.
20. As to the diet, - we find that the leafy vegetables should be the main part of the diet; though fish, fowl and lamb may be taken - but never any fried foods.
21. When the Atomidine has been taken for the three-week period as indicated, - then begin with the use of the Wet Cell Appliance, carrying the vibrations one day of Chloride of Gold, the next day Spirits of Camphor and the next day Atomidine.
22. Leave off the taking of the Atomidine internally when these vibrations are started, you see, and take only one week out of each month following.
23. The Wet Cell Appliance should be thoroughly charged; that is, there should be a double quantity of the ingredients for charging the Appliance, except of the charcoal. The proportions, then, would be as follows; using at least a two gallon container for the 1 1/2 gallon of Distilled or Rain Water:

    Copper Sulphate.........................3 pounds,
Sulphuric Acid C.P......................2 ounces,
Zinc....................................6 drams,
Willow Charcoal.......................1/2 pound.

    Have containers prepared so that there may be a separate one for the Gold, the Camphor and the Atomidine; though the same leads may be used if they are kept clean. The Gold solution vibration is for nerve energies, the Camphor is for healing, and the Atomidine is for purifying.
24. For one hour each day the Appliance would be attached, rotating the solutions; one day using the Gold, the next day the Camphor, the next day the Atomidine. Make the attachments as follows:
25. The first day, - the large nickel plate, through which the Gold Solution passes vibratorially (in the proportions of one grain Chloride of Gold to each ounce of Distilled Water, and use at least four ounces), would be attached over the umbilical and lacteal duct plexus - or four fingers from the navel center to the right, and two fingers up. Mark that point on the body, you see, so that the attachment may be correctly placed each time. The small copper plate would be attached to the lumbar axis center.
26. Next day, - the nickel plate, through which the Camphor Solution passes vibratorially (four ounces of commercial strength Spirits of Camphor, see), would also be attached to the umbilicus and lacteal duct plexus (the same as the day before); while the small copper plate would be placed over the 9th dorsal center.
27. The next day, - the nickel plate, through which the Atomidine passes vibratorially (in the proportions of one ounce of Atomidine to two ounces of DISTILLED water), would be attached to the umbilicus and lacteal duct plexus (the same as the day before); while the small copper plate would be placed between the 2nd and 3rd dorsal center, - to aid in governing the assimilating forces from the nerve force in the body.
28. Continue rotating these applications in the manner outlined. These we would keep for six weeks after beginning the Appliance and its solutions. THEN we would give further instructions.
29. Be consistent, be persistent.
30. Do not make the applications merely as a routine, - either the rubs, the diets or the Appliance. Let these be done with the continuous spiritual purpose to be healed of the disturbances FOR a definite purpose, that is to be constructive and helpful to others; to those about self and to others.
31. Keep optimistic. Pray, often; seeing, feeling, asking, desiring, expecting help - from Him; who is the way, the truth, the light. He faileth not those who keep His purposes.
32. Ready for questions.
33. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 5/30/41 Letter from [2514] to EC: "...In April of 1938 I went to Vanderbilt Hospital to see if the doctors there could help me. They told me I had focal scleroderma and could do nothing to help me. Since then I have gradually grown worse. I am twenty-two years of age and have a little boy two and a half.
   "After seeing and talking to Miss [528] last Sunday, I have renewed hope and wonder if you might help me too.
   "My skin is not hard and swollen like Miss [528]'s, but white spots have come over my body especially on my arms and legs. The muscles behind my knees have contracted until it hinders my walking. Since October I have had about a dozen sores on my feet and legs which have been very painful. My Doctor said they are caused from lack of blood supply.
   "I just have to get well as I have so much to live for. I just can't afford to get down, so if you can help me I believe I'll be the happiest person on earth.
   "I don't exactly understand your method of treatment and would like to hear from you at once..." [GD's note: Mrs. [2514] enclosed the following copy of doctor's report on her background to her local physician, dated 5/31/38.]
   Doctor's report to local physician: Dr. Ross [Ted Ross, M.D.], ..., Tennessee.
   My dear Doctor Ross:
   "I wish to make the following report of Mrs. [2514], who was admitted to the hospital here on April 26, 1938.
   "On admission Mrs. [2514] had characteristic picture of focal scleroderma involving particularly the arms, forearms and left palm.
   "Because there has been a definite association of disturbed parathyroid function in many cases of calcification of the skin and because one certainly sees calcification in scleroderma, it was out [our] opinion that careful studies of calcium balance should be undertaken in this case. Accordingly calcium balance was determined and it was found to be normal.
   "In the light of this fact, I could see no hope of improvement following surgical removal of her parathyroid glands and although the disease, as you well know, is at times self limiting in this form, it has a definite tendency to recurrence at times with definite acceleration in its spread. In the light of our present knowledge, therefore, we can offer this girl nothing more than palliative treatment. Should there be any further development in this field, I will make it a point to communicate its findings to you."
   Yours very truly, [signed] Ralph, M. Larson, M.D.

REPORTS

1. 7/11/41 Letter from [2514] to EC: "...Yesterday afternoon Mother and I drove over to see Mrs. [760]. We took Mrs. [2526]. We had such a nice visit there, and she told us so many interesting things about you and your work. After hearing these wonderful things I haven't the least doubt in the world about getting well. Then I showed Mrs. [760] these scars on my arms she just lightly said, 'Oh they'll all go away.' That made me so very happy.
   "I start my Appliance next Thursday. I can hardly wait!...
   "I believe I feel better. Maybe it's my imagination! Everyone tells me I look a lot better, so guess I feel better too. One thing I'm getting more rest and am freer from worry. That has helped lots. [...], my husband, who massages me every night says my skin has improved lots in texture and color. My knees are still stiff and my feet still hurt, but I'm sure as time goes on that will clear up. When these sores get well then we can massage so much better. I'm in hopes no more will develop and these will heal up soon...
   "I'm so thankful that God has shown me the way to you, and shown you the way to help me. May His blessings be upon you..."
2. 7/19/41 Letter from [2514] to EC: "...I took my first Appliance treatment today. We are so afraid we won't work the machine correctly but with all of us working on it I believe we got it right today."
3. 8/22/41 Letter from [2514] to EC: "...I'm writing you about my check reading. I can hardly wait to hear from you to see how I'm improving or progressing. One week from today, August 29th, I will complete my treatment suggested in my first reading. I feel sure I have improved some, and am so anxious to start on the next treatments..."
4. 8/28/41 See 2514-2.

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