This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 26th day of March, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [2526], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce, Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. At home, 4 mi. W. of

District 13.

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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; with suggestions for further corrective measures, answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2526]; this we have had before.
3. As we find, conditions are not so good with this body as when last we had same here. There have been advancements in the disturbances, or more affectation of the disturbances that affect or absorb the activities of the skin. Thus there is the deterioration in a form or manner as to cause excruciating pains at times.
4. Overactivity and not being consistent with the diets, the applications, and those properties indicated for the body, have allowed this beginning of greater disturbances, especially along the back of the limbs, over the lower portion of the torso, even to the muscles and skin between the shoulders.
5. The extremities are inflamed, - as the knees the muscular forces in the calf of the leg, the fingers and hands.
6. Something of the nature or character of the disturbance may indicate to the body the necessity of adherence to those suggestions made here as to the continued applications.
7. DO know that there is that consumptive nature of the circulation through the inner course of the epidermis. Hence all the perspiratory system becomes clogged and hardened, or the glands of the skin. And without that breath that is natural for the skin, such conditions as this are allowed to arise in the system.
8. In making the applications, -
9. Do have the Wet Cell Appliance checked, as to connections and as to keeping all the connections clean.
10. Do have a recharge of the chemicals for making the electrical forces. Also use both the Gold and the Atomidine, one used one day, the other the next.
11. Keep up these applications consistently.
12. We would have prepared a cabinet or a canvas covering in which sweats may be taken. In same put the fumes of Witchhazel; at least an ounce to an ounce and a half in about four ounces of water that would be boiled in the cabinet - in a croup cup or such a container so that the fumes or steam from same may settle over the body. Take such a fume bath, or cabinet sweat, every other day; followed with a thorough rubdown - not too severe, but a general rubdown, especially over the afflicted areas; massaging into the afflicted areas - especially the limbs, the rump, the back, between the shoulders, the arms and hands, all that the body will absorb of Peanut Oil, mixing just enough Olive Oil (commercial oil will do) to prevent irritation. Pour the oil into a saucer, dipping the fingers or hands in same to massage the body
13. Do have the Castor Oil Packs at least every other day, over all the affected areas.
14. Do these, and keep close to those diets that have been indicated. Thus we may yet bring much bettered conditions for this body.
15. Ready for questions.
16. (Q) Is the change of life working on me?
    (A) This will have its effect, but not so much upon this particular disturbance in the epidermis. This is a GENERAL thing, though it affects the glandular system principally - and is beginning to have its effect. But these massages and sweats, as indicated, will help.
17. (Q) Is my heart in good condition?
    (A) Only sympathetically do we find any disturbance so far as the heart is concerned.
18. (Q) Why do I keep a cold all the time?
    (A) Only about two-thirds of the body has the pores of the skin open. Thus the tendencies for acidity, which gives the cold germ the greater activity. Hence the necessity for keeping to the diet, as well as the cabinet baths, see?
19. (Q) Should all treatments formerly suggested be continued?
    (A) Most of these are included here. Do all of these indicated here in the present, see?
20. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for recharging the Appliance, to be sent to Mr. A. M. Godfrey, 2709 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, Va. The Atomidine is to be used in the place of the Camphor, and attached in the same way as indicated for the Camphor. And Atomidine is NOT to be taken internally while it is being used through the appliance in this manner, vibratorially. Use the Atomidine in the proportions of two ounces commercial strength Atomidine to one ounce of Distilled Water. The Gold would be used in the proportions the same as before, one grain Chloride of Gold to each ounce of Distilled Water.
    See sample [which was enclosed] of Fume Bath Gown, or cabinet. From this you might be able to make one out of oilcloth or canvas.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 2526-3.

REPORTS

1. 4/27/42 Letter from [2526] to EC: "Will you please forgive me for being so long sending you this money. I intended to send it like I told you I got sick and have had a bad sore on my right fore-finger also one on my right elbow, but they are some better now. My arms seems to be softer too. I was very much pleased with my rdg. and I am taking my steam baths and like them very much. Mr. Cayce what is best for me to use on these sores? and should I take my oil packs and steam baths when I am menstruating? Hoping you will not think hard of me for not writing sooner.
   "And trusting I may hear from you soon.
   "Thank you very very much for the rdg. and your kindness"
2. 5/01/42 Letter from EC: "Have yours of the 27th with enclosures thank you. Sorry you haven't been feeling so good, do hope you will soon be much better. Am sure the sores are a bother and anxiety would use Icthyol ointment on the sores. No, would not use the steam baths during sick periods, but would use the oil packs.
   "Do hope you get along nicely, and do keep up the oil rubs now and then, and be sure and let us hear from you, wish to see you get real well of this trouble."
3. 6/17/42 "I believe I am getting better. I feel lots better. My left arm seems to be better. And all my sores are about well. Of course, my right arm, shoulder and up my neck is still often tight and hurts a lot."
4. 6/26/42 Letter from [2526]: "I feel better in some ways. Altho my right arm and hand are often stiff, especially in cloudy weather, and that is our kind today. My left arm seems to be getting better. My lower limbs are affected a lot. I can feel it so much when stooping, but I do hope you will find me better than before. Last summer and winter I weighed only 104, now I weigh 115. Is that a good sign of improvement?"
   1. Does working keep me from improving faster? 2. Why am I missing my monthly periods? 3. Am I improving? 4. Will I ever get well? 5. Would chiropractic treatments help me? If so, please tell how to take them. 6. Are my kidneys alright? 7. Shall I stay on the same diet?
5. 6/30/42 See 2526-5.

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