This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mrs. Robert R. M. Emmet, 1 Grace Church St., Rye, New York, this 16th day of November, 1941, in accordance with request made by the sister - Miss [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., Virginia Beach, Va., recommended by Mr. [2616].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [2619] and sister and Mary Ehrlich.

TEXT

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; answering the questions, as I ask them.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2619].
3. As we find, while there are disturbing conditions that prevent the better physical functioning, these with prayer and consistency - may be materially-aided.
4. These in the present have become a complication of disturbances, and the effect of the poisons in the system have caused the greater portion of the complication.
5. The primary causes that are of blood cellular force seepage through the arterial forces, cause a static condition from centers along the cerebrospinal system; preventing the activity in the locomotories, giving a disturbance in the activity of nerves, muscles AND the vital forces for the resuscitation of energies.
6. That there is an established circulation between heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, makes for the better hopeful activity, without there being organic disturbances there; functional at times, to be sure, but with the applications of those vital energies for the removal of poisons and the resuscitation of the activities for the system - consistently, prayerfully applied - we may bring, we may expect, we may attain and gain a much bettered condition for the body, and give the mental and spiritual a great deal of ease, satisfaction, AND the ability for a mental and spiritual service in this experience.
7. These, then, are the indications as we find with this body.
8. In making applications that would prove to be helpful, much is needed. Yet each application has its part, its place in adding and giving the system those needed helpful influences.
9. First, we would begin with a tepid bath each evening, when prepared for rest, - especially along the spine. Then apply a massage with a combination of oils, gently but thoroughly.
10. To 4 ounces of Russian White Oil, add - in the order named:

    Oil of Cedar Wood................1 ounce,
Oil of Pine Needles..............1 ounce,
Oil of Mustard.................1/4 ounce,
Oil of Sassafras Root..........1/2 ounce.

    These oils will tend to separate. Shake well together before using. Then pour a quantity in an open saucer, and with the tips of the fingers apply and massage deep into the areas from the base of brain to the end of the spine, first one side of the spinal column and then the other. Then apply over the torso, - that is, over the abdomen, the lower limbs and the upper limbs; massaging in a circular motion - that is, around the body - the massage with Pure Peanut Oil.
11. Also each day for thirty minutes we would apply the low Wet Cell Appliance, - the low electrical vibrations that carry the elements that are resuscitating for nerve, for body building, for the relief of the agitans, the nerve incoordination, as well as to enable the body to maintain a better equilibrium.
12. Use an extra strength or double supply of the chemicals that work with charging the Appliance.
13. Carry one day the Gold Solution, in the proportions of one grain Chloride of Gold to each ounce of distilled water. Carry the next day the Nitrate of Silver Solution, in the proportions of one part of the Nitrate of Silver Solution to twenty parts distilled water.
14. The attachments would be made as follows:
15. One day, when using the gold, - the copper plate would be attached to the 9th dorsal center, while the nickel plate through which the Gold Solution passes vibratorially would be attached to the umbilical and lacteal duct plexus.
16. The next day, when using the Silver, - the copper plate would be attached to the 2nd and 3rd dorsal center, while the nickel plate - through which the Silver Solution passes vibratorially - would also be attached to the umbilical and lacteal duct plexus.
17. Continue alternating the attachments in this manner. Remove the connections from the Solution when not in use. Keep the plates clean, where they connect with the body, for the vibrations form a film that is not discernible to the eye always, upon the plates, that is not good. Hence clean or polish the plates each time before they are applied to the: body.
18. When the Appliance is begun (not before), take internally one drop of Atomidine in water each morning before breakfast - for three days in succession each week; only three days each week, but in succession, - say Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays. Then leave off until the next Monday, see, and so on. This is to aid in purifying the glandular system, but DO NOT take until the Appliance treatments are also started.
19. As to the diet:
20. Include in the diet each day especially Beef Juice. This does not mean soup. It is not be given as a broth, but prepare the pure Beef Juice. Sip a teaspoonful twice a day, but take two to three minutes to sip that quantity. Keep this regularly.
21. And then the regular foods.
22. These, to be sure, will be slow at first, though there will be felt a difference when at least three treatments have been given - and these, if kept, will bring bettered conditions for this body.
23. In the mental and spiritual attitude, let the prayer of the body be, - not merely in words but in the deeper feeling, put into the own words:
24. "FATHER, GOD! IN THY LOVE, IN THY MERCY, REMEMBER THOU THY SERVANT, AS SHE SEEKS TO KNOW THY FACE AND THY WAY WITH ME. USE THOU, O GOD, MY POWER OF DISCERNMENT, MY ABILITIES IN THE EARTH, IN THY SERVICE. BE THOU, O GOD, THE STRENGTH, THE HELP, JUST NOW."
25. Ready for questions.
26. (Q) May these treatments be carried out better in any place other than in the home?
    (A) Better in the home, for these need to be given not merely that they may be gotten through with - that is, the rubs and the vibrations from the Appliance, and all of the administrations but with love and care. For, all must be kept in that attitude of a search for HIS purpose with each.
    And let all know that as they minister, in love, in care, for one of His children, His purpose with them - too - is for good.
27. (Q) Is there a disturbing element at home?
    (A) Consistency, and the following of those applications suggested, should eradicate any disturbance in the home.
28. (Q) Any special application for the feet to reduce swelling?
    (A) As indicated, the oils - in the massage for the body and the limbs, the feet are, of course, to be included. The Peanut Oil is that so easily absorbed; massage not hard, but gently, and this will be absorbed, and as there is the stimulation to the circulation along the spine, it will aid in eliminating these disturbances.
    Of course, as the eliminations are better set up in the system through these applications, it is well that colonic irrigations be given so as to eradicate the poisons through the alimentary canal. These should be kept regularly; not, of course, as to cause greater distress, but regularly and consistently. The water for such irrigations should be not warmer nor colder than body-temperature. Use an antiseptic. The better antiseptic for the water for the first flushing of the system - through the irrigation, you see - would be a heaping teaspoonful of table salt and a level teaspoonful of baking soda to the quart and a half of water injected. Then in the last water, put a tablespoonful of Glyco-Thymoline to the quart and a half of water. Use only a Fountain Syringe for such. These will aid and strengthen, and not be a drain on the body.
    Do as we have indicated, all or none. Do keep that attitude of prayer, of praise, of thanksgiving, in and about the body at all times.
29. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Miss [...], the sister
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (11/16/41 GD's notes: See extra sheet [which was enclosed] for druggist in preparing the oils. See article [which was enclosed] explaining theory of Wet Cell Appliance; also an extra copy of the specifications to be sent to Mr. Godfrey when ordering the Appliance made especially for this case. Atomidine is manufactured by The Atomidine Co., 9 So. 8th Ave., Mt. Vernon, N.Y., and sells for $1 a bottle. See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing Pure Beef Juice.)

BACKGROUND

1. Condition began with nerve exhaustion seven years ago; now completely helpless, has to be moved and waited on entirely by someone else.

REPORTS

1. 8/26/42 Sister's ltr. to EC:
   "The Sunday after the Thanksgiving holiday of 1941, you gave a reading to my sister, [2619], at the home of a friend in New Rochelle. At this reading you suggested a course of treatment which, at the time I was not in a position to undertake; your advice being, 'all or nothing.' I have since found the right party, one who is in sympathy with your work and very capable and anxious to assume the responsibility of seeing it through.
   "However, it seems somehow I have mislaid your instructions and will have to beg to look back over your files and be so kind as to send me another copy of same. I will be greatly indebted to you for your trouble if you will do me this great kindness.
   "Thanking you again and hoping to hear from you favorably soon..."
2. 10/21/42 Sister's letter to EC:
   "In having the formula containing the quarter ounce of oil of mustard, cedar wood, pine needles and sassafras roots which you suggested for my sister, Mrs. [2619], the pharmacist wanted to know what kind of mustard was meant. He says there are two kinds of oil of mustard, distilled or ethereal, and expressed, a quarter of an ounce of ethereal oil of mustard, he says, is much too strong and the distilled not strong enough. He suggested that we use only one-half the amount of the ethereal prescribed in the formula. Hence I am writing to clear the matter up, and kindly advise me. Hoping to hear from you and thanking you for your trouble..."
3. 10/26/42 EC's letter to [2619]'s sister:
   "I have yours of the 21st. In the formula, for your sister, use the distilled. That is plenty strong for what it is supposed to do. I'm sorry this has caused some delay, but do hope Mrs. [2619] will be on the improve soon..."
4. 12/31/42 Sister's letter to EC:
   "Mrs. [2619] has been getting the Wet Cell treatment since December 13th, and it will soon be time to renew the contents of the earthenware crock. May I trouble you to advise me where to purchase the copper sulphate and other ingredients? Would a drugstore or electrical shop have them for sale?
   "Also, can you suggest what can be used to replace the beef broth? [Beef Juice, prescribed in reading] It is very difficult at times to get the beef. Thanking you for your help and with best wishes for the New Year...."
5. 1/05/43 EC's letter to [2619]'s sister:
   "I have yours of the 31st. I believe the surest place to get the recharge for the Appliance would be from Marsden Godfrey, 2709 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, Va. While you would get some of the things from the drugstore, you're not apt to get the zinc there, and that is necessary; while the acid, you will have to purchase from your local drugstore. But I would think it best to get the rest from Mr. Godfrey.
   "I do not know of anything that will take the place of the Beef Juice. The nearest thing is the tonic, beef, iron and wine, but that is not near so good in this particular case, else would have been given. Hope she is on the improve..."
6. 1/24/43 Sister's letter to EC:
   "In accordance with your instructions Saturday afternoon, I am submitting the following questions for my sister, [2619], which you will kindly include in your reading:
   1. Does condition show that patient is being overfed? 2. Assimilation is very poor. Can you suggest foods or treatment that would aid assimilation? 3. Hot flashes as frequent as ever - how can they be reduced? 4. I work and can't give the Wet Cell treatment until late afternoon. Does that make any difference? 5. Does patient get enough protein food? 6. Does her present environment interfere with or retard her progress? 7. Is her condition insufficient consumption of water? 8. Would residence in Virginia Beach be of benefit to her? 9. Does she show a positive attitude? 10. Patient is at the home of Mrs. [R...], who is taking care of her. I see her every day for two reasons: to help Mrs. [R...] and to cheer her up. Would my seeing her less often make her more self-reliant? 11. What is extent of injury to brain cells? 12. What part of the brain is affected? 13. Can you suggest an exercise or treatment that would loosen the knee joints so that they could be straightened? 14. Are there any signs of improvement? 15. Patient's head droops forward, so that chin hangs down on chest. Is there a treatment for that or would strapping chin be possible so as to lift it up? 16. Is this illness karmic? 17. If so, can it be overcome? 18. Would you advise a home for incurables?
   "This is a long and exhaustive appeal, but please, Mr. Cayce, have patience with me, as it comes from one who is trying desperately to help a helpless sister..."
7. 1/28/43 EC wrote the sister thanking her for bringing Mrs. [2619] in to see him while he was in N.Y.; he hoped the exertion had not been too much for her.
8. 4/03/43 Sister's letter:
   "She complains about her eyes, particularly her right one, doesn't see well. She finds chewing very difficult. Her teeth are in bad condition. Since you saw her last, I was persuaded to have Dr. A. Fox see her. He's a neurologist, a naturopath, and uses hypnotic suggestions on his patients. He suggested that she be grounded, and so we got a storage battery and had one tin attached to head and another to her feet. We use these several hours a day. So far, I haven't seen any results.
   "Mrs. [R...] thinks that the mustard oil combination that was used to massage the back may have caused the eye trouble, as it was very strong and burned her [Mrs. [R...]'s] eyes, when she applied it on my sister's back. She has stopped using the oil..."
9. 4/14/43 Sister submitted [2619]'s questions:
   1. Is the place where I am now residing hindering my recovery? 2. Would you advise having my teeth treated now? 3. What causes eyes to be blurred - which has occurred since starting the treatment suggested in first reading? 4. How is my condition generally, in comparison to that when first reading was given? 5. Should I force myself to walk and do things with my hands? 6. Should present treatment be continued, or what changes are advised?
10. 4/30/43 See 2619-2.

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