This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of December, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2638], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Dr. [2067], Ph.D.

Present: Edgar Cayce, Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

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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; 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, [2638].
3. As we find, there are conditions that prevent the better physical functioning through the body. These are partially of a general rundown condition that arises from specific disturbances which bring about other reactions in the body.
4. These as we find have to do with eliminations and assimilations in the system, that are affecting the functioning of organs and the nerve systems of the body.
5. Then, these are the conditions as we find them with this body, [2638] we are speaking of:
6. The blood supply indicates a disturbance in the lower hepatic circulation, and an affectation between the liver and the kidneys; and the manner in which these have caused deteriorating effect upon the blood stream, and the effect this has had in impoverishing the nerve forces - especially as related to ganglia where there are subluxations in some portions of the body - causes the effect to the sensory nervous system.
7. In the nerve forces, then, we find pressures existing in the 9th and 10th dorsal; also pressures in the areas of the 3rd and 4th cervical, and in the 2nd and 3rd and 5th dorsal.
8. These deflections, and the general debility - which has been met in part, yet only removing or deflecting the activities and not eliminating the causes - bring about the disturbance of inflammation to the sensory system, especially the optics, or through the area about lids, eyeball, and the optic itself. These bring types of headaches, as well as an upsetting of the general nervous system, producing in the general reactions to the circulation oft an internal temperature; hence causing the metabolism of the body to be disturbed.
9. As we find, these are the sources of the disturbance.
10. The affectation, then, to the organs:
11. The variation in the blood pressure at times causes an upsetting of the digestive system, an overactivity and a limited activity at other periods of the kidneys, the inflammation to the sensory forces, accentuating the sense force in some directions and limiting it in others, and a GENERAL debilitation.
12. As we find, these would be the administrations to be first given. After some eight or ten weeks these might need changing, dependent upon the response of the body through the care and attention given, and the adherence to suggestions specific as to diet and applications.
13. First, we would begin with osteopathic adjustments; with special or particular reference made to those areas in the dorsal AND in the cervical areas. These would be taken twice a week.
14. Have at least twelve adjustments in the first series. Then rest from these for a period of at least three weeks.
15. Then have a second series of at least ten adjustments. We would have Dr. Smith, or one that may be recommended by him.
16. After some six or eight adjustments have been taken, begin also with the Violet Ray (hand machine) as a direct application. First, use the bulb applicator from the lower portion of the spine to the areas about the head and neck, - along each side of the spine, and such an application should last some three minutes. Then, for a minute and a half, use the double eye applicator direct over the optics themselves, - to be sure, with the eyes closed. Use this treatment at least three times a week, when it is begun, and after such an application we would apply a scraped Irish potato poultice over the eyes; that is, scrape an OLD Irish potato (not new potato) and apply between gauze. Let this remain on the eye for at least thirty to forty minutes. Then bathe off the eyes (when this is removed) with a weak eye lotion, such as will remove some of the inflammation that is drawn by the potato.
17. Keep up the Violet Ray and the potato applications during the three week rest period from the adjustments.
18. Also during those three weeks we would massage the spine, the abdomen, the limbs, daily - when prepared for bed - with pure Peanut Oil. Massage into the body each time ALL the body will absorb. Take thirty to forty minutes to give this, not hastening, but that as may be absorbed - that will not only give strength but will aid in supplying a better circulation, that will have been established between the cerebrospinal and sympathetic circulation - or the deeper and the superficial circulation.
19. First, - also, - from the very beginning, let there be these considerations in the diet:
20. At least three times a week take the Jerusalem artichoke, one about the size of a hen egg, - this cooked in Patapar Paper and the juices from same mixed with it when prepared to be eaten. It may be seasoned with a little salt and pepper if desirable, and a little butter.
21. Do have liver, tripe, pigs' feet and the like, several times during a week. These may be altered so as not to become too much for the body. These should be broiled or boiled, - not fried, and all of these well done.
22. There should be little of the bulbular vegetables that grow under the ground, other than the artichoke. The leafy vegetables, also fish, should be a part of the diet.
23. Not too much sweets. Refrain from these, - whether in the form of syrups, sugars as in pastries or pies or the like.
24. During the second series of the adjustments, leave off the Violet Ray but DO keep up the rubs.
25. THEN we would give further instructions.
26. Ready for questions.
27. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Self (one for Miss Kathryn Patterson if you wish to have her go over the Reading with you, 56 No. Brockway, Youngstown, O. - Miss Patterson is one of our representatives - member of Ass'n)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] to Osteopath, who has handled several patients who have had Readings. Dr. Arthur E. Smith, 521 Dollar Bank Bldg., Youngstown, Ohio.
    If you cannot find Jerusalem artichoke on the market, it may be obtained from John A. Salzer Seed Co., LaCrosse, Wisconsin. If you get any quantity at all, plant in the ground or in a flower pot or the like, as they can only be preserved in the earth - not in the ice box.
    After you have followed all these applications, at the end of the second series of adjustments, let us know so we may make an appointment for a Check Physical Reading to give further instructions.
    At your convenience, please let us have a history of your case to the time of obtaining the Reading, so we may have something with which to compare our information; also that we may index it under the proper heading, according to the name by which the condition has been medically diagnosed.)

BACKGROUND

1. 12/10/41 Letter: Most anxious about eyes, nerves & urinary system.

REPORTS

1. 1/05/42 [2638]'s ltr. to EC:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   I would have written you sooner regarding my Reading but we have been busier than usual since the start of the Japanese affair.
   First, I wish to say that I am deeply interested in Spiritualism and psychic phenomena, and have been since I first learned that there were such things. Also, I believe that most supernormal psychic phenomena are accomplished through help from spirits. I am particularly interested too in healing and wish that I were an instrument through which healing could be done.
   Now regarding my physical condition and case history: I have always been a rather healthy person, never having been really sick in my life. During and after the 1937 Ohio River flood here I became rather run-down - more from nervous strain than physical. In 1938 a sliver of steel struck and injured my left eye and affected the sight slightly. Then about one year later a cataract developed on the same eye - presumably as a result of the accident, but possibly brought about by a condition in some other part of the system. I occasionally have a dull headache - usually on Sundays - which may or may not be caused by eating too much and not exercising enough. Then there are times when for no apparent reason my nerves are on edge.
   Although I am as healthy as the average individual and have never had a thorough physical examination, there are some indications that your diagnosis is correct, or at least in part. In fact, I am accepting it as being entirely correct. But, so long as I remain as well as I am now, I do not think it would be worth while for me to take the osteopathic treatments - especially as I know of no such doctor near here.
   The Reading was quite satisfactory but I had hoped that the cataract condition would be noted and possibly some suggestion would be made regarding it. That is the condition about which I have been most concerned.
   I shall be pleased to receive any publications of the Association at any time.
   With best wishes for your success in this New Year, I remain,
   Sincerely yours, [2638]

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