This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 16th day of January, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - [2882], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [585].

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: Yes, we have the body here, and those anxieties respecting some physical disturbances.
3. As we find, while these in the main are not so very serious in the present, they do become very aggravating at times. But with the correction of same in the present, we find that we may more easily eradicate the disturbances and prevent greater disturbances later on.
4. These, then, are conditions as we find them with this body, [2882] we are speaking of:
5. The circulation indicates that toxic conditions exist in the body, and hindrances in portions of the body from accumulations that are the result of the poor elimination, and sources of disturbance from which excess poisons are indicated.
6. In the nerve forces we find the sources as well as the effects that are created - in the circulation to the head and upper portions of the body; indicating some disturbances through soft tissue of head and throat, and some sinus disorder. This becomes a source of disturbance, producing excess acidity; easily the body takes cold at times, some little upsetting in the digestive system from these effects of drippings or the mucous formulating through the digestive system.
7. These also are sources, with the accumulation of poisons, that make for shortness of breath, quickness of pulsation, at times. These produce at such times, then, not so much pain as a heaviness, or awareness of a fullness through the lower portion of the lungs and to the upper part at times. These affect reflexly the eliminating system and, of course, the assimilating; producing irregularities as to digestion as well as the desire for food.
8. As we find, the greater source of these - as indicated - arises from those subluxations in the cerebrospinal system. These are primarily in the lower dorsal and lumbar, though they have deflected a condition as of a lesion in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th dorsal, and also congestions through the cervical areas.
9. In making for helpful forces, - we would administer about six to ten adjustments osteopathically.
10. After the second or third of these, do begin to increase the eliminations. It would be preferable to use a vegetable compound as a laxative, and one that might be best suggested by the one making the mechanical (osteopathic) adjustments to relieve these tensions in the cerebrospinal system.
11. And do have scientifically given at least one or two colonic irrigations, to purify the colon area.
12. The condition in the lower extremities indicates rather a strain in the muscular force than a broken bone. It is rather the muscle and ligament. Massage the area with a saturated solution of table salt and apple vinegar, AFTER using a compress of a saturated solution of Epsom Salts. This will make for soreness for a little while, but will aid in strengthening and giving better activity to ankle, foot and lower limb.
13. The adjustments in the lumbar, sacral and the dorsals will, of course, aid in making better circulation and taking stress of the body.
14. Do not take too much of fats. Do have, and keep, a well balanced diet. Keep good quantities of Vitamins B-1 and B-1 Complex, especially as the purifications are set up in the eliminations and better adjustments in the body forces.
15. Use an inhalant to aid in keeping the nasal passages clear - this would be beneficial, prepared in this manner:
16. To 4 ounces of Grain Alcohol, add - in the order named:

    Oil of Eucalyptus...............20 minims,
Rectified Oil of Turp...........10 minims,
Compound Tincture of Benzoin.....5 minims,
Rectified Creosote...............3 minims,
Tolu in Solution................30 minims.

    Keep this preferably in a container where two vents may be made into the stopper; these to be made so as to be kept corked, these not to go into the solution, but into the cavity or the space above same. Shake the solution and then remove the corks, and inhale deep through the nostril, also to the mouth. This will aid in keeping down those accumulations of mucous and purify circulation.
17. Do that.
18. Ready for questions.
19. (Q) Should I take thyroid medicine?
    (A) Not in the present. As we find, if there is sufficient of the food values carrying iron, the B-Complex, niacin and the like, these with the proper stimulations should make for better conditions than for the glandular forces being dependent upon this particular form of activity.
20. (Q) Is the back condition due to injury or disease?
    (A) As we find, subluxations - as indicated.
21. (Q) Are my lungs and heart sound?
    (A) So far as organically concerned. Functionally they are disturbed, but these activities indicated should bring them to better conditions.
    Do as indicated.
22. (Q) Should I have the moles removed?
    (A) We would not in the present. Let's have conditions better than they are at present. Then if it is desirable, these may be removed - with the electric needle, but let it be done by one who understands such; else we may produce a disturbance that would be very harmful - and especially with those conditions existent as at the present time.
23. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Self (one for Osteopath; let us have name and address of the one you choose)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    [Questions ans. without being asked: Is the condition in my head a sinus infection that can be cured? Why am I so short of breath? Is there a bone broken or out of place in my right ankle?]
    (See extra sheet [which was enclosed] for druggist in preparing inhalant, also illustration of type bottle to be used for same.)

BACKGROUND

1. 12/13/42 She requested a Physical Rdg. for daughter, [2870].
2. 1/13/43 She submitted questions for self.

REPORTS

1. 1/23/43 [2882]'s letter to EC:
   ... Avenue, ..., Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce
   Yes, I was very much interested in my reading. It is such a relief, when you have a family to care for, to know nothing is wrong that can't be made better.
   The only osteopath in ... is Dr. Andre Aillaud [D.O.] (pronounced I.O.) and we have been to him quite often. Whenever the children would get bad falls I usually had him go over them. I am sure he will cooperate with the Reading but know also he resents, (like most doctors) being told anything. The only thing he has said was when a place in my back snapped. He said "There is Brother Cayce's 4th dorsal." He really was funny as his tone said "What a coincidence!"
   I have received the peanut oil from Suffolk - in the meantime I've used the oil from three jars of peanut butter!
   Sincerely [2882]
2. 8/25/43 She requested another physical reading for her daughter, [2870].
3. 5/15/46 Replied to Questionnaires in re self and daughter [2870].
4. 1948 Easter Card: "Mrs. [...] tried the Castor oil [as per your health hints] on a dark mole on her face and it came off beautifully, but it doesn't seem to work on the light ones."
5. 7/13/50 [2882]'s letter:
   Dear Friends and Patient People
   It seems you have to remind me once more of my dues. Someday I may even think of it my self! Use the extra when you need it most.
6. 3/12/52 GD's letter to [2882]:
   Edgar Cayce Foundation Incorporated 1948 320 Arctic Circle Virginia Beach, Virginia Telephone 954
   Mrs. [2882] ... Avenue, ..., Virginia Dear Mrs. [2882]:
   In 1946 you were most prompt in supplying us with reports on the Physical Readings given for you and your daughter, [2870]. I know that you will be glad to supply some additional information, thereby making these reports, not only more complete, but bringing them up-to-date.
   Perhaps the following questions will be helpful to you in cooperating with us. [Note: [2882]'s answers, written on margins of this letter, are in bracketes.]
   Did you follow the suggestion in your reading just as outlined? [Not entirely.] Did you take more than one complete series of the treatments outlined? [Take [Took] treatment from osteopath several times a year - but as you know he said he would have nothing to do with reading, so I do not know if he followed it but I suspect he did.]
   Did you find that the sinus condition was cured? Partly cured? or not relieved at all? ["Partly cured" was checked.] Did you follow the suggestions with regard to the muscular strain in the ankle, foot and lower limb? [Yes.] What results were obtained from this? [Good.] For what period of time did you use the inhalant? [Still use it as does entire family - can't live without it!] Was it helpful? Do you still use - any or all of the suggestions in your reading, from time to time, as the need might arise? [Yes.] Did you have the moles removed? [No.] If so, how long after the reading was given? and what method was used for their removal? Did the shortness of breath disappear? [Yes.]
   On an extra sheet I will list the questions on your daughter's readings.
   Any items that you can add to the above will be most helpful, for this information will be used to form the background for your readings?
   Thanking you for your cooperation and many good thoughts.
   Most sincerely, [signed] Gladys D. Gladys Davis, Secretary [GD:img]
   Enc: Envelope-self-addressed for return.
7. 4/01/52 [2882]'s note on back of GD's letter:
   Dear Gladys,
   Just found this and am sorry to be making such a mess of it but I am on my way to the hospital to get some gall bladder test, etc., and didn't want it to get lost again while I was gone.
   P.S. As I remember the reading I was to have colon irrigation and as the osteopath's wife gave them I tried to get them but still no cooperation so I did not give the reading a fair trial. This is fault of mine. But I did get some results and they were certainly good.
   Sincerely, [2882]
8. 8/02/52 [2882]'s letter:
   Association for Research & Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Va.
   Friends:
   How, as a member, does one go about getting info from readings. I have and have had for years a spastic colon and wondered if you have valuable readings on that subject. If I could have followed the reading I got I'm sure I would have correlated the condition but couldn't get cooperation and let it ride. So glad Gladys Davis has found "Mr. Right" congratulate her for me. As an afterthought as I have had my gall bladder removed recently do you have any info - of course what I would like is for a reading to say go ahead and eat like a normal human being but that I know is impossible now. Any help will be appreciated.
   Best to all, [2882]
   [GD's note at top of letter: Beth, in examining several spastic colon rdgs. (extra copies of which I do not have), I'm of the opinion that her own original reading would still be the best treatment to follow.]
9. 1/19/62 GD's note: Mrs. [2882] has remained to this date an active participant in A.R.E. work through yearly membership, etc.

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