This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of October, 1942, in accordance with request made by the father - Mr. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Dr. T. R. McLean.

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 here.
3. As we find, conditions are such that ordinarily, if the body were left alone, they would develop to that state of being an imbecility, or with only partial unfoldment of the reflexes in body.
4. Those conditions arise from prenatal disturbances; that is, without sufficient impulse in the body forces to take from the body upon which the foetal forces were dependent, the elements to produce in the glandular system that necessary to complete the activities along the pineal; in order to finish, as it might be said, the centers from which there is the radiation of impulses to the sensory system.
5. The physical development becomes normal, for these influences arise from other sources.
6. There has not as yet developed lesions in brain, but these will gradually become existent as the physical develops to the excess of the mental reactions through the sensory forces. For, instead of the regular activities or folds that make for the developing, parts of these will be left out of normal development in the reactions to sensory forces AND their activity in the movements and activities of the body, see?
7. Then, to bring about a change in these activities will naturally require patience, time, and continued watching and developing of those forces necessary.
8. There may be applications in which elements may be carried vibratorially to the body that would supply energies to build brain centers. And we may see the demonstration here of those things that we have indicated through these channels, as to how there may be gradually built a brain - as to build near to normal reactions, with the ability of the body to develop normally in its physical, mental and spiritual natures - through the use of the low electrical vibrations, with the application of the mechanical therapy to centers from which there are radial activities to the central nerve system and to the sensory or sympathetic forces.
9. But this will require patience and persistence. However, it will give this entity, this body, an opportunity for its expression in this particular experience.
10. Use, then, the Radio-Active Appliance for coordination. Use the low Wet Cell Appliance for nerve energy building.
11. The Wet Cell Appliance would be used once each day for thirty minutes, preferably as the body sleeps.
12. The solution for charging the Wet Cell Appliance would be as follows; in the gallon and a half of distilled water:

    Copper Sulphate...................1 1/2 pounds,
Sulphuric Acid C.P....................1 ounce,
Zinc.................................15 grains,
Willow Charcoal.....................1/2 pound.

13. The Appliance would carry a Gold Solution, the proportions being one grain Chloride of Gold to each ounce of Distilled Water; and use at least three ounces of the solution. Of course, change the Gold Solution after using fifteen days.
14. The attachments would be made in this manner:
15. The small copper plate would be attached to the 9th dorsal plexus, while the large nickel plate - through which the Gold Solution passes vibratorially - would be attached to the lacteal duct center, three fingers from the navel center to the right and one finger up.
16. The Radio-Active Appliance would be used for thirty minutes each day, but at the opposite portion of the day. For instance, if the Wet Cell Appliance is used in the afternoon, or evening, use the Radio-Active in the morning, see?
17. The body would also sleep through most of this period.
18. The attachments would be made to the wrist and the opposite ankle. Keep all of the plates clean or polished, before and after using.
19. As the Radio-Active Appliance is attached, use that period for the Mother to meditate, pray, see with the body, as it makes suggestions to the body, the help that is to come. For, the lack was here in the body forces; it must be supplied in the mental through the radial activities in the body through suggestion.
20. Also, at least twice each week, have mechanical (osteopathic) stimulations of the brachial center, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th cervical center, the lumbar axis, and the 9th dorsal center; that there be the coordination between the sympathetic and the cerebrospinal system from these centers, see?
21. Then the regular care of the body.
22. Do these for thirty days, - then we should give further instructions for the use of that to enable the body to build. These suggestions are merely the beginning, of course.
23. Ready for questions.
24. (Q) Is there anything wrong with the heart?
    (A) Nothing that will not be aided by this balancing indicated here. This is quickened because of the brachial center not being in accord with the impulses from the brain.
    Do these things suggested here. THEN we may find the reason for many questions, from the conditions that would arise.
    Do these for the thirty days; then we will give further instructions.
25. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Dr. McLean (one for Father and one to be sent to Mr. A. M. Godfrey, 2709 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, Va., when ordering the Appliances or solutions for use)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See articles [which were enclosed] explaining theory of the Radio-Active & Wet Cell Appliances.
    It may be that you can secure the Appliances there secondhand, and merely let Mr. Godfrey overhaul them and put in shape to use according to individual specifications for this case. Be sure to send him the copy of the Reading, so he will know the correct proportions for the solutions.
    A few years back these individuals had Wet Cell Appliances, you might phone them to see if they are available:
    Mrs. D. Tarsia, 802 Scarsdale Ave., Scarsdale, N.Y., patient of Dr. J. C. Champion of White Plains.
    Mrs. Laurence S. Harrison, Alger Court, Bronxville, N.Y., patient of Dr. Geo. J. Schoelles of Bronxville. Mrs. Harrison also had a Radio-Active Appliance, which she is probably not using now.
    You might phone Dr. Schoelles about this and let him get in touch with Mrs. Harrison for you. Mrs. Schoelles also had a Radio-Active Appliance, which she would no doubt be glad to let you use.
    Let us know when you have followed all the treatments for thirty days, so we may make an appointment to give further instructions.
    At your convenience, let us have a history of this case from time of obtaining the Reading, so we may have something with which to compare our information.)

BACKGROUND

1. 10/25/42 Dr. McLean's ltr. to EC:
   DR. THEODORE R. MCLEAN OFFICE HOURS OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN TELEPHONE BY APPOINTMENT POPHAM HILL, SCARSDALE 6021 SCARSDALE, N.Y.
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   This is to confirm our appointment for a reading as follows: [2836], on Thursday Oct. 29th from 10:30 to 11:30 E.W.T. She will be at her address at ..., N.Y. Regarding her case, I have the following questions:
   What is the physical condition of this child at this time? Can you find any discord in the functioning of the nervous system, or with the heart? Is there any form of lesion in the brain or nervous system which you might suggest a remedy for? Is there any special dietary, vitamin, or any other type of treatment which might help this child to return to a more normal mental and physical state. Can you tell from the physical state of the child at this time, how close to normalcy she will develop? Would you be kind enough to send me the readings on similar cases for comparison, as an aid to treatment?
2. 10/26/42 Parents' ltr. to EC:
   ..., N.Y.
   Dear Mr. Cayce
   Referring to your letter of Oct. 21 addressed to Dr. McLean, we are happy to confirm the time for the reading; namely, Thursday, October 29 - 10:30 - 11:30 A.M.
   Baby [2836], at that specified hour, will be with us at our home indicated above.
   We shall do our utmost to cooperate with you spiritually and have complete faith in the power of God to express himself through human faculties.
   Sincerely [Both parents' signatures]

REPORTS

1. 11/20/42 Dr. McLean's letter:
   Regarding [2836]: Her case is one of either a Mongolian idiocy, or cretinism. It isn't a clearly defined case, and there have been three diagnoses so far, by reputable and capable physicians. We borrowed the Wet Cell and Radio Active Appliance from Mrs. Harrison whom you so kindly mentioned. She now lives in Scarsdale, and I went to her home, after talking with her on the phone. Dr. Schoelles gave me her new address. We are starting [2836] on the treatments as prescribed, and will continue to do so for a while at least. Mr. [...] will write you, I believe, in the very near future. It's much too early to say whether there is any change in her condition. During her pre natal period, there was some question about an under active thyroid condition which may have existed in her mother.
   Will you kindly let me know the procedure regarding the cost of further readings for [2836] and any other data which we should know?
   Thank you very kindly for your help,
   [signed] Theodore R. McLean
2. 12/19/42 Letter from father, [...]: "Many thanks for your Rdg. of Oct. 29th. Mrs. Harrison loaned us equipment and 30 day treatments of both radio-active and wet cell have been applied to [2836] as instructed. Treatments have been given by devoted nurse rather than by Mrs. [...] who was pregnant and is now in hospital. Fine baby boy, entirely normal, was born Dec. 11th.
   "[2836] has been treated twice weekly by Dr. McLean as directed.
   "Improvement can be definitely reported; she is stronger, more active, and with much more intelligent expression. Now 2 1/2 she knows many words, will try to repeat words, hearing very keen, observation alert. She sits up, crawls very rapidly, reflexes much improved.
   "On unfavorable side her legs and ankles still very weak and she does not stand; her eyes still tip upwards towards outside corners; fontanelle on top of head not yet entirely closed; big toe widely separated from toe next to it on both feet, protruding navel, generally inclines to be double-jointed.
   "Her condition at birth was very unpropitious. Heart lesion - feet and hands blue-black, fistula of left tear duct, body rash, jaundice, cradle cap on scalp. Diagnosed by hospital doctors as border-line mongoloid. "Much improved by very early treatments by my personal osteopathic doctor, Dr. Reilly, N.Y.C. Dr. St. Laurence, medical doctor, prescribed thyroid and she has been taking it ever since, believe it has been helpful. His diagnosis was 'not mongoloid but definitely sub-normal and not much hope.'
   "We appreciate your assistance deeply and shall await your further instructions. I have prayed very much and, strangely enough, from the very first I have always had a strong faith that she would come out all right."
3. 12/26/42 Parents' ltr. to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce:-
   Received your letter of 22nd only this morning; hope the reply reaches you before time of reading which is satisfactory.
   In future, would appreciate an hour which would not cause me to lose quite as much time from my brokerage hours of 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.
   Please advise me what contribution to the good cause I should make for Dec. 29 reading & will send check at once.
   I talked to Dr. McLean this morning and am listing questions for both of us re [2836].
   1. Is there any involvement of pituitary gland? 2. Will weakness in feet disappear gradually and normally, or is special treatment or operation indicated?
   Most sincerely
4. 1/04/43 See 2836-2.

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