This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 25th day of May, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [2514], 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 give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with further suggestions for corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here; this we have had before.
3. As we find, while there is much that continues to disturb the body, and many conditions become very aggravating from the physical as well as from the mental outlook of the body upon the physical and the social and marital relationships, yet there is so MUCH that the body has to be thankful for, this should keep the body greater stimulated to use those abilities and those activities that ARE possible for the helpful forces to all about the body.
4. To be sure the places especially on the knees and the lower limbs give a great deal of trouble. But we would continue with those treatments, those applications suggested, consistently. Of course, there needs to be a period each day - when practical - to keep the Oil Packs; except Saturdays and Sundays. When these are taken off, follow with a good brisk massage, not so much as to cause bruising but rather deep in the flexing of same; using the oils for such.
5. Keep the Icthyol Ointment over those areas where there is the broken tissue, or where there are the irritations.
6. Do keep the Appliance regularly, and keep it correctly balanced; that is, do not overrun the time with the recharging or the changing of the solutions to be applied to the body. It will require a few days, but we would have the connections checked by the one who makes same, or one in sympathy with those things being done. For, some of these are not in order.
7. These solutions in the system - the Gold, the Atomidine and the Camphor - will aid in making better conditions for the body. These may be altered a bit as to their connections.
8. The Gold we would put directly through the body as has been indicated, but keep the charges in order.
9. The Camphor - attach to the side of the knees (the inside of the knees, you see), one time on one knee, the next time on the other knee, see? This should aid in bringing better assimilation; that is, the days this is used, see? for it would mean, with the application every third day, each knee would receive the stimulation every six days apart, see? This is the small copper plate, you see, while the nickel plate through which the Camphor Solution passes vibratorially, would be continued to the umbilicus and lacteal duct plexus, the same as has been indicated.
10. The Atomidine - connect to one ankle at one time, and to the other ankle the next time (the side of the ankle, at the pulse, you see) - or to the bottom of the feet; while the nickel plate would be continued to the umbilicus plexus as previously. These will bring better stimulation of circulation and eradicating of the properties accumulated there.
11. Do these, and keep the right attitudes. Know, as ye use the abilities to the glory of Him who doeth all things well, more is given thee.
12. Ready for questions.
13. (Q) Why won't my knees heal?
    (A) They will! We need to keep these stimulated. See, these are low in the circulation. When the massage is given, stimulate the sacral area through which the circulation goes to the extremities - as it is at th head of the large nerves, or the sciatic nerves to the lower limbs, see? This would necessitate the body lying on the face, so that the massage might be carried across the small of the back and down each cheek of the hip and down the legs, see?
14. (Q) Will they ever straighten out?
    (A) Will tomorrow ever come? This depends, to be sure, upon the responses, the desires, - and then have you considered what you will do with them when they straighten out? Are they to be used for gratifying of self, or to the glory of God? These things consider also.
    These are not to discourage, - these are to ENCOURAGE. KNOW that all is possible in Him.
15. (Q) I haven't menstruated since March 5th. Why is this?
    (A) This is a natural condition and do not be alarmed about it. Just keep the health right, so that ALL things may be well in these directions, as well as the physical conditions improving.
16. (Q) Why am I so nervous?
    (A) This is part of the condition from lack of nerve nutriment, as well as from anxieties through the mental, as well as the general condition.
17. (Q) Why can't I sleep at night?
    (A) This is from nervousness and overanxiety. Of course, keep away from any drugs if possible - though a sedative at times may be necessary.
    Drink a glass of warm milk with a teaspoonful of honey stirred in same.
    Do these things and, as we find, improvement will continue.
18. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (5/25/42 GD's note: Address of Mr. Godfrey, who can check on the appliance connections: Mr. A. M. Godfrey, 2709 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, Va.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 2514-6.

REPORTS

1. 7/29/42 Letter to EC: "Mother wrote you Saturday, I believe for a ck. rdg. I'm very anxious to get it and find out how I'm progressing.
   "Several changes have taken place in the past two months. Many have been encouraging, and a few have been discouraging. My skin has softened so much in so many places that we are thrilled to death. Seemingly the white places are gradually becoming duller. Behind my knees has almost stopped draining. However, they seem to have reached another stage and have now stopped improving. Some one suggested that we bathe them with Epsom Salts water. Would this be wise? I'm very anxious to get these places well so we can massage behind my knees thus causing them to limber up. As they are now, they are so sore they can't possibly be rubbed.
   "Well, I'm still having these awful sores. Since my last rdg. I've had two of the largest ones I've had yet. The largest one is on the side of my left hip. I have certainly suffered with my sides. On each side of my upper legs the skin has been peeling off and is tender as can be. I just can't sleep at night for the throbbing pains. In the afternoon while taking my packs I can hardly stand it at times. I hope these places will soon get better for a good nights' sleep certainly will be wonderful.
   "I've had another place to come on my head beside the other one. Is there anything I can do about these? They run, then dry up but then they come back. They are just on the surface but I'm afraid they might become sores or something bad.
   "I still haven't had a monthly period since March. You said not to worry but I just can't help worrying a little for I can't understand it. I believe I'd feel better if I could get regulated. Lately I have ha trouble with my stomach. It isn't a stomach ache but from my waist down just gets sore. When this happens my sides and back aches also. What causes this and can anything be done for it?
   "Did Mr. Godfrey write you about my machine? I practically have a new appliance. He sent new tops, poles, plates, wires, etc. I had a new top made for the big jar. I'm expecting to see some great changes now. Why did he send such a large nickel and such a small copper plate? He sent me some plain tops to put on the bottles when not in use and sent separate wires for gold, camphor, and Atomidine. Then he told me to connect it direct from appliance to the body. Is this the way you would have me do it?
   "I do so wish I could have been at the Congress. I'm sure you all had a wonderful meeting. I'm planning on being there next year.
   "I hope my reading will be encouraging. May God be with you. All things are done through Him. I pray that He will make me whole again."
   Gratefully, [2514].
2. 8/03/42 See 2514-8, and subsequent Ck. Physical Readings
3. 12/75 HEALTH FOODS RETAILING
   NEWS BRIEFS
   A warm glass of milk before bed [See 2514-7, Par. 17-A.]
   Two Baltimore researchers have shown that L-tryptophane, one of the most widely occurring of the essential amino acids, may help sleeplessness without risk of addiction. According to Newsweek for October 13, 1975, Dr. Clinton Brown of Johns Hopkins and Dr. Althea M. I. Wagman of the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center tested the naturally-occurring substance on twelve women who frequently had difficulty falling asleep. The women reported to the Center in Catonsville for two weeks, and their sleep patterns were monitored electronically. Before retiring, they were given either tablets containing up to 3 grams of L-tryptophane, or an inert placebo.
   The study indicated that those who took the largest dose of the amino acid went to sleep in only about half their normal times, and slept about 45 minutes longer. Brown and Wagman are cautious about extrapolating the results of such a small study, and warn that their research to date has not included hard-core insomniacs; but the outlook seems hopeful. Nor do they know how L-tryptophane works. Biochemical studies of the twelve women indicate the amino acid may increase the production of serotonin, a chemical of the brain which has been linked with sleep. Being a natural nutrient, L-tryptophane is metabolized by the body, and cannot produce coma or death if taken in large doses, unlike barbiturates and other sedatives. Occurring in large amounts in dairy products, L-tryptophane may just be the reason behind that trusty old cure for sleeplessness, a warm glass of milk before bed.

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