This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 3rd day of August, 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. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2514].
2. As we find, in some respects conditions show improvements. In others there are those areas in which there tends to be a spreading, or great irritation arising from the disturbance in the body.
3. We find that there has not been sufficient emphasis upon, or precautions taken in regard to, keeping those solutions in the Wet Cell Appliance in their regular order and in their correct strength.
4. While these changes indicated in the present are the better, we would keep the proper strength of each solution; keeping the plates very clean, and keeping the Appliance charged well. This will make for greater improvement.
5. In those areas under knees and on hips, where the sores are formed, do keep the Icthyol Ointment. Keep the Packs on the areas about same.
6. To soften the areas where there is the hardness at times, apply for at least three to four hours the warm packs (not too hot) of a saturated solution of Epsom Salts, changing often during the period. When the packs become hardened, - that is, by crystallization, - remove and then moisten again, or change to another pack over the areas.
7. Keep the rest of those activities that have been indicated, applying the other ointments and massages which have been outlined; keeping close to the diets.
8. Keep in the open, but not too much in the sun, when it is practical.
9. Ready for questions.
10. (Q) Why have I not had a menstrual flow since March?
    (A) As has been indicated for the body, there are natural causes. Do not be overanxious about these conditions as yet.
11. (Q) Why the recent soreness in stomach, or from waist down; also aching in side and back?
    (A) As has been indicated, the lack of the proper vibrations being in the system to ward off or retard those disturbances as given, see?
    Keep the solutions that are charged to the body in their proper strength. Don't try to use them too long. These should be changed every fifteen days, - the Gold, the Camphor, as well as the Atomidine, see?
    Do these and as we find we will keep better conditions for the body.
12. We are through with this Reading.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (8/03/42 GD's note: See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Epsom Salts Packs.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 2514-7.

REPORTS

1. Question answered without being asked: May anything further be done to eliminate the terrible sores that keep coming?
2. 8/10/42 Letter from [2514] to EC: "I received my rdg. Saturday. I looked for it Thurs. and Fri., and was so afraid it wouldn't come Sat. It is the most disturbing rdg. I have received yet.
   "We have studied and worried about the solutions, and, as yet, we can't figure out what we have done wrong. I want to tell you just what we do and you see where we are failing. We charge the machine every 25 to 30 days usually about the thirtieth day. Every 45 days we change the solutions. That is giving 15 days treatment for each solution. The gold we have made up all at one time at the Drugstore. We use the four ounces and put the rest in a sealed jar in the dark. The camphor we buy at the store (4 oz.). Then Mother fixes the Atomidine 1 ounce Atomidine to 2 oz. distilled water. Having the machine all fixed we were expecting to see great improvements. Perhaps we aren't wiring it correctly? Mr. Godfrey told us to connect the machine directly to the body and not run it through the connections on the side of the box. Is this all right? He also sent a separate short wire for the 3 solutions to run to the negative pole. Is this all right?
   "Then he sent some plain tops for the bottles to keep on them except when it is in use. He said to put the tops with the leads in the bottles 15 min. before connecting the wires. Is this all right? We clean the plates and connections every time. We just can't imagine what we have done wrong. The only thing I know that I've done is that this last time I had to use the Atomidine for the 16th time. When we started to fix the bottle the Atomidine had spilled out and there wasn't an ounce. I got some from Mrs. [2526] and the 17[th] day it was new. Can you possibly tell me what I am doing wrong?
   "About the salts packs? Oh my! We don't know what to do! How often should these be given? Should they be put on these blisters and places behind my knees? On the sores? Can you tell me about what proportions the salts should be to a certain amount of water? Please see if you can't tell me a little more about these. Looks like I'll just have to take my bed, doesn't it? Or do I take the Salts packs and the Oil Packs the same day?
   "I hope these aren't too many questions, but we have been so upset about things since Saturday. I do so want to do things right and it is awful to try so hard, then to have something go wrong.
   "Hoping to hear from you soon..."
3. 8/13/42 Letter from EC to [2514]: "Have yours of the 10th - am sorry you are upset about the information in last rdg. - do not see from your description where you are wrong in any thing in the application of the appliance, but with the enclosed directions check it over again with what you are doing and see if everything checks - can't from your letter, tho, see where anything is wrong.
   "The use of the epsom salts packs - only when you are in real pain or stiff use it almost saturated solution, that is, say dissolve 1 lb. in 1/2 gal. of water something like that; no, would not go to bed, only as you have to take the treatments. Believe this will ease you up a lot, you will just have to try it and see if it is too hard on the raw places, believe would be better to put gauze over the sores and places like under your knees before putting the salts on - when dry or it gets a bit crusty, take off.
   "Try this out, Mrs. [2514] do hope you will soon be feeling much better - write me again about this, never too many questions, but think you have everything in shape - only check with the instructions and am sure you will have it right.
   "With every good wish,"
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce
   "Just had announcement Miss [528] just got married."
4. 9/10/42 Letter from [2514]: "I am writing you for another ck. rdg. Any time will suit me fine.
   "For a while, that is the past 3 wks., I felt terrible. Both of my hips on the sides were so awfully sore that I could hardly stand it. I have this huge sore on my right hip, so naturally that hurt a lot. Honest, Mr. C., you just can't imagine anyone having a place so big on them. This past wk. I've been able to get a little rest so am feeling better.
   "I do so wish I could cure up behind my knees. Is there anything else I could try? I want to hurry up and get to walking again.
   "We haven't had much success with the Salts packs. I've been so sore I couldn't stand the heat. The back of my legs are softening real nice, but the top is still firm.
   "What causes this place on my right side that is so sore? Why does it keep peeling off? Is there any relief I can get from it?
   "I'm looking for some good news in this Rdg."
5. 9/23/42 See 2514-9.

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