This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of May, 1942, in accordance with request made by the father - Mr. [2754], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., through Mr. [257].

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

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: While we do not find the body present at this address in the moment, we have those desires, purposes and conditions as surround same.
3. These conditions, as we find, arise from subluxations existent that were once minor in their nature, but that have developed so that lesions have formed. These are evidenced in the condition existent in body in 2nd and 3rd cervical, 6th and 7th dorsal, and also there is a lesion in the area of the lacteal duct plexus.
4. We find that these cause weaknesses which prevent a normal reaction when assimilations are taking place through the body.
5. Thus there is a nervous contraction in the body at times, when - from the conditions - there is almost the loss or lapse of coordinating activities through the body.
6. Those administrations that are at present being made may, or may not, aid in preventing the recurrent attacks of this loss of control. This will be dependent upon the manner in which there is the controlling of the appetites of the body, as to food values, during the periods.
7. But as we find, if there will be those corrections made in the cerebrospinal system, through the areas indicated, by mechanical (osteopathic) means - AND the applications - these would make for responses that may eliminate the causes, as well as the sources and the reactions in the body.
8. These, then, we would do; though - if there is the desire on the part of those who are responsible for this body and its development - the present administrations may be carried on until they are convinced that these do not wholly react.
9. But these applications as we have suggested would insure better conditions, if carried out.
10. Do that.
11. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) When did this condition first start?
    (A) As indicated, this was from a minor mal-adjustment - or that condition which caused a subluxation first in the area of the 6th and 7th dorsal.
13. (Q) What caused the first attacks?
    (A) Just put these together and, as we can find, they come from those conditions produced by the forming of lesions - as development and changes come about in the nervous system as related to activities especially of assimilation, that takes place from the lacteal plexus in the area here in the right side.
14. (Q) When the attacks take place, how can they be stopped promptly?
    (A) They may not be stopped promptly. There can be the removal of the SOURCES of these, and then the applications as now being attempted may have the greater or proper effect upon the system.
15. (Q) What diet should the body have?
    (A) That which is body-building but never too great a quantity of meats or fats.
16. (Q) Has the climatic condition anything to do with these conditions?
    (A) It has little or nothing to do with the disturbance.
    Do those things as we have suggested, for the better conditions for this body.
17. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Mr. [2754] (one copy to Mr. [257] to be given to osteopath, Dr. Frank Dobbins, 551 Fifth Ave., N.Y.C., if you decide to follow the Reading's advice)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (5/29/42 GD's note: Please fill out the membership application [which was enclosed] and return for our files. At your convenience, let us have a history of this case to the time of obtaining the Reading, so we may have something with which to compare our information; also that we may index the Reading under the proper heading according to medical terminology.)

BACKGROUND

1. 5/26/42 Father, Mr. [2754], requested help for the child and his friend, Mr. [257] wrote: "[2754]'s little boy is very, very ill and the doctors do not seem to be getting very far and he is very much worried over his condition: What caused the first attacks? Has the climate anything to do with these conditions? Is there anything he is allergic to, which we can prevent? What doctor in N.Y. is best qualified for treating the conditions of this body? How can we improve his mental attitude?"

REPORTS

1. 5/30/42 GD's note: Mr. [257] told me today that the child is very spoiled, won't eat - troubled with asthma.
2. 6/09/42 Father [2754]'s letter: "I am in receipt of your health reading for my boy, [2755], and I marvel at the accuracy of your diagnosis in spite of the fact that [2755] was not home at the time.
   "I took him to Dr. Dobbins', who upon reading your letter immediately told me what the child was suffering from.
   "The boy has asthmatic attacks periodically and Dr. Dobbins is treating him for same. However, he is having considerable difficulty in making the adjustments, but we hope in due time they will be affected.
   "If you will refer to your files you will find that I signed up as a member many years ago, at which time I paid the membership fee of $20. I am therefore enclosing herewith check for $10 to cover this reading.
   "I will keep you informed as to the results of the various treatments. Best wishes for your good work." [2754]
   "P.S. Can I use a chiropractor instead of an osteopath?"
3. 6/11/42 EC wrote: "Thank you for the report on the young man. It is very strange to us that at times when one is not found at home, or at the address specified, nothing will be given and at other times a very good reading will be obtained, as you say was done here.
   "I think, Mr. [2754], it is best to follow the suggestions indicated. While there might be some chiropractors who might do the work, there is a vast difference, as you doubtless know, in their treatments as well as in charges. I believe I would have the corrections made by Dr. Dobbins; there isn't a better to be had.
   "Will appreciate it if you will let me know how he comes along, and if we can be of further help know that we are glad to try."
4. 7/06/42 Father [2754] wrote: "With reference to my son, [2755], I wish to report that he has had ten treatments by Dr. Dobbins with apparently no results.
   "He gets his attacks every night between the hours of 3 and 7 a.m. notwithstanding. It seems to me that because these attacks take place at night that there is something in the room in which he sleeps that brings this on. Is there any way in which you can check on this and notify me as quickly as possible? "I know you are interested in your cases, which is the reason why I am writing you and making this important request." [2754]
   "P.S. This question was one of those that I asked in my original request for a reading, but was not answered. The question pertained to allergies."
5. 7/10/42 EC gave check reading 2755-2.

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