This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 1st day of April, 1943, in accordance with request made by the father - Mr. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [2793].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. Albin C. Bro, of Mount Carroll, Illinois.

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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, [2948].
3. As we find, there are conditions that are preventing the nearer normal functioning of the body. We find that these are the after effects, or the results, of those conditions which formerly came to the body - of high temperature that so destroyed tissue as to hinder the locomotion of the limbs of the body. While these have been aided somewhat, we find that with some little changes the improvement can be hastened considerably.
4. The after effects especially to the left side of the body, or to the left limb - which has not developed as much from the disturbance as has the right - and the conditions in the wrist and in the shoulder, may be considerably aided.
5. This is a condition to be reckoned with. The effects of the temperature, and of the disease itself, are to destroy nerve ends as well as - in the destruction - cause the adhering of fibre tissue in the muscular and tendon ends of the body.
6. To be sure, as has been and is conceded, changes are gradually taking pace; provided there is full coordination to all portions of the body.
7. That these destructive forces have caused this dwindling away, this absorption, and thus causing the inability of proper locomotion without the strengthening - or braces, or the use of support, is an indication that there is a lacking in the proper coordination in the glandular forces as related to the assimilations of the body.
8. Thus the most beneficial effects (we are speaking, now, from the purely physical angle of effects) may be had by supplying those elements and active principles in the body-forces to produce that coordination necessary, in not only replenishing but rebuilding the destroyed tissue and fibre in the locomotory areas. For there must be impulse for activity received through these areas that have been hindered or suppressed by the activity of those destructive forces through the ganglia and centers from which the lower limbs and the arms receive their impulse - both of blood supply and nerve energy - from the trunk portion of the body.
9. We would then prepare the Wet cell appliance that will carry the healing properties vibratorially to the body, one day the Spirits of Camphor, the next day Atomidine (which is atomic iodine).
10. The source of the vibration, - that is, the charging solution for the Appliance, - should be double strength. Instead of the usual proportions for such a charge, we would use these; for this body:

    Copper Sulphate..............3 pounds,
Sulfuric Acid C.P............2 ounces,
Zinc.........................5 drams.

11. Do not use the Willow Charcoal; for - with this application, and in the quantities indicated, there will be more of those reactions than ordinary.
12. The charging solution should be renewed at least every thirty days.
13. In this quantity, it would be well for the container to be at least a two or three gallon crock, you see, and only the gallon and a half - or a little more - of the distilled water. For, this will rise and fall with the changes of the moon. For, these react to those vibrations.
14. The attachments would be made as follows:
15. When using the Atomidine (and use this full strength for the body, using at least three ounces of same), - the small copper plate would be attached to the lumbar axis. The larger nickel plate, through which the Atomidine passes vibratorially, would be attached to the umbilical and lacteal duct plexus, which - on this body - will be two fingers to the right from the navel center and two fingers up from that point. Make these attachments every other day for at least thirty minutes.
16. When using the Spirits of Camphor (full strength - using at least three ounces), - the small copper plate would be attached to the 9th dorsal. The larger nickel plate, through which the Camphor passes vibratorially, would be also attached to the umbilical and lacteal duct plexus - the same as the Atomidine. But use different plates; NOT the same as used for the Atomidine. Make the Camphor attachments for thirty minutes every other day.
17. Alternate these, you see; the Atomidine being used one day, the Camphor the next.
18. When not in use, do take the connections from the containers. Do disconnect from the Appliance.
19. Each day following the use of the Appliance, there should be a massaging of the limbs, and especially the lumbar and sacral axis, with this combination of oils, prepared in this manner.
20. To 4 ounces of Peanut Oil, add - in the order named:

    Oil of Camphor...............2 ounces,
Oil of Sassafras Root......1/4 ounce.

21. Shake these well, and massage thoroughly, all the body will absorb, each time. Do not be in a hurry when applying this. Take sufficient time to massage, and when massaging the spinal area, DO massage in a gentle, circular motion. Also in the brachial center, or between the shoulders, and over the shoulder blade, and the wrist, and in the elbows, - these should also be massaged in the circular motion.
22. Then the matter of the diet:
23. Keep to those things especially as we will indicate here, in addition to the regular foods.
24. At least three times a week have either carrots or beets, or beet tops, as a part of the diet. These should be cooked, even the beet tops - very soon cook with the tender shoots of poke; not, however, without the poke having been first prepared, but these are especially blood purifiers, adding to the body-forces. Prepare the poke by first putting in cold water, letting it come almost to a boil; then drain, as through a colander - the water will be rather greenish. Then it may be cooked with the beet tops. And these are excellent, at least two to three times each week; as are the carrots. These may be cooked with fresh peas, and diced for the body, if desired.
25. Do have, at least once a week, some form of the vegetable known as artichoke, that is an active principle in producing the energies for eliminating through the kidneys. Whether this is the Jerusalem artichoke or the French - or the bud - these should be taken at least once each week. Alternate these for the body.
26. Have plenty of liver - calves' liver, - this once or twice or three times a month; plenty of the sea foods, preferably fish; and fowl. And when the fowl is eaten, do crunch the small bones - as the wing, or the joints in the thigh or the like; for those properties in same will add strength and vitality to this body.
27. Then the mental attitude; for this body it might be best expressed in this manner:
28. DO keep sweet. Keep that attitude of expectancy. Do keep the attitude of hope. And KNOW that there is healing in the power and might of the love of God.
29. For, He is mindful of thee and will keep thee. Thus may ye serve and glorify Him.
30. Ready for questions.
31. (Q) How often should we have Check Readings?
    (A) About three to six months.
32. (Q) We have permitted her to swim in salt water pool and have had a trained physiotherapist to give her physiotherapy treatments; should we continue these and how often?
    (A) DO have swimming in salt water as often as practical. This is MOST beneficial to the body.
    As to the physiotherapy applications, there should be the massages daily. Do use these suggestions we have made here as to the character of the massage.
    This will be slow, but it is WORTH it! For this body-mind and its abilities will add much to all who come in contact with it, if the body-mind keeps sweet and does not condemn anyone or anything.
33. (Q) It is our intention to take her to Florida in September and allow her to bathe in salt water and have access to more sunlight than we have here; should we change these plans?
    (A) This is well, and she should be able to handle herself much better by then.
34. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Father
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See article [which was enclosed] explaining theory of Wet Cell Appliance; also extra sheet of directions to be sent to Mr. A. M. Godfrey, 2709 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, Va., when ordering the Appliance. Mr. Godfrey has agreed to make up these appliances, according to specifications for each individual case. [GD's note: Mr. Godfrey told me later that the Appliance was not ordered from him.])

BACKGROUND

1. 3/22/43 Father's letter to EC:
   ..., West Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   Replying to your letter of March 19 regarding our daughter [2948]. The date you have set for physical reading 1st of April 10:30 to 11:30 EWT in the morning will be satisfactory with us. [2948] will be here at home in her room alone, downstairs at ..., West Virginia at that time. She as well as my wife and I will be in a receptive and responsive mood. I have read the booklet that came with the application also the book of your life. I feel that I know under what conditions you are able to be the most helpful.
   [2948] is eleven years old now. She was stricken with Infantile Paralysis October 1940. She was affected in both legs; both arms; back; abdomen; and shoulders; in all about ninety muscles. She has improved a great deal considering the extent she was affected. Her right leg is about normal; many of the other muscles have improved but she is still in a bad condition. Her arms and wrists are bad; abdomen muscles are still weak; back muscles on right side weak; hip muscles tight on left side; left leg muscles tight from hip to ankle; ankle weak and shoulder muscles are weak.
   She was treated by the orthodox method at first, kept quiet in splints in bed for three weeks during the contagious period. After the three weeks we brought her home and my wife used her best judgement in exercising and massaging and using the infra-heat lamp. June 1943 and October 1943 we took her to Minneapolis to see Sister Kenny. We have been using her method since June. Miss Kenny's method is primarily for the treatment in the early stages and of course [2948] has not responded very well. My wife continues to give her exercises and massage with camphor oil, winter-green and olive oil along with the heat lamp. She keeps her in bed for several hours each day. [2948] can walk with a brace on her left leg and she also requires a back brace with a sort of girdle over her abdomen to support those muscles.
   QUESTIONS?
   1. What treatments, diets, massages, etc., should be given to help remedy these conditions and make her stronger? 2. How often should we have check readings? 3. We have permitted her to swim in salt water pool and have had a trained physiotherapist to give her physiotherapy treatments; should we continue these and how often? 4. What should be done to improve the circulation of the affected leg? 5. It is our intention to take her to Florida in September and allow her to bathe in salt water and have access to more sunlight than we have here; should we change these plans?
   Trusting the above covers all that you wanted to know about our girl.
   Sincerely [...]
   P.S. We have four boys age four to fifteen in addition to [2948] all are very healthy and we are all praying that [2948] will be too.

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