Edgar Cayce Readings, 2586-1

Time and Place: 11:15 to 11:25 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Va. (Presbyterian. Hosp., Lynchburg, Orphanage,

Lynchburg, Va.)

TEXT

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:
EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2586].
As we find, the analysis of the disturbance is correct. The applications that have been made would be in keeping, as we find, under the existing conditions.
In the present, however, we would begin with small quantities or doses of Atomidine internally; one drop in half a glass of water each morning before breakfast for ten days. Then leave off for five days, and begin again with same.
After this, when there is the removal of those conditions that will allow for the circulation, begin with a full massage each evening with Peanut Oil; especially over the sacral and the lumbar areas, and through the centers and sciatic nerves that apply to the locomotories. Massage each time all that the body will absorb. Take at least thirty to forty to fifty minutes in giving all the body will take; gently in the beginning, to be sure, but deep in the centers and areas through which the nerve flexes come to the limbs.
Continue then, regularly, with the periods of the Atomidine, even after the massage is begun.
As to the foods, - there should be all of the fresh or raw vegetables that may be had by the assimilating of the system. Plenty, of course, of all the vitamins - especially B, B-1 and G; these in the foods, preferably; if we would bring for this body the better conditions, and relieve those tensions as will necessarily be a part of the experience for this body.
Do that.
Ready for questions.
(Q) When should the cast be taken off?
(A) In about twenty days, for keeps.
(Q) Considering the following possibilities, which is best for him: To come to the home of Miss Lelia E. Robertson in Norfolk for a visit, go to Warm Springs Infantile Paralysis Foundation in Warm Springs, Ga., The Children's Hospital in Richmond, or remain in the Presbyterian Orphanage in Lynchburg, or what other plan would be best?
(A) If there is the better opportunity for the following of the treatments suggested in a home, DO that. For, in either of the institutions named we find that as YET little credence might be given to such treatments. But with the following of the suggested applications, bettered conditions will be had for this body. Choose, then, that manner in which ye would serve.
(Q) Would it be best or not for him to have any future contact with his father?
(A) That depends much upon circumstance that is to be a part of the experience. To be sure, there are those problems for both. This must be chosen by those who have the care of the body.
(Q) Along what lines should he be trained?
(A) This would be chosen better from the vocational guidance as might be indicated for the body in a Life Reading.
(Q) What procedure is best for him?
(A) As indicated, as soon as there is the ability for following the outline here given, the best results for the body and for the mind may be had.
(Q) Any spiritual advice to those desiring to be of help, or counsel of any kind?
(A) "As ye do it unto the least of thy brethren, ye do it unto me."
We are through for the present.
Two copies to Miss Lelia E. Robertson
Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

Miss Robertson was conducting psychology experiments in the Orphanage last May, and this child - 9 years old - was quite outstanding. She became very much interested in him. On August 10th he was struck with Infantile Paralysis - been in the Hospital ever since. When the casts were first taken off, they found that his right leg was somewhat affected but the left one was MUCH affected. Now the casts are on again, but he is to be returned to the Orphanage in three more days, after which they are working toward the possibility of sending him to Warm Springs, Ga., to the Infantile Paralysis Foundation. However, there is a possibility of his being adopted by a friend of Miss Robertson's in Norfolk, so she is going to try and get him for a visit to her, so she can carry out the treatment suggested in the Reading. His father, she understands, is quite disreputable. He went for a visit to his father in July, and it was shortly after his return to the Orphanage that the paralysis struck.