This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 22nd day of April, 1943, in accordance with request made by the wife - [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. David E. Kahn.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [2971]'s wife.

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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, [2971].
3. As we find, while conditions are rather serious - in the present, these need not necessarily be fatal. For as we find, there may be added to those conditions in body that which may aid in bringing the near to normal reactions.
4. While it will require patience and persistence, we find that these will aid - if they are administered as indicated.
5. These, then, are the conditions as we find with this body, [2971] we are speaking of:
6. In the body forces we find there were those breakings down of the ability of the glandular force to supply the nutriment for the walls of the arterial circulation. This being a glandular condition, these produced then a chemical unbalance in the circulation itself; bringing about first an unbalancing in the metabolism and the katabolism of the nerve and blood supply.
7. These produced, then, a thinning of the walls - until there was caused a leakage, which - when it reached the brain reflexes - produced a partial lesion in the reflexes to locomotory centers.
8. The weakening by overactivity, and some self-indulgences, produced - between heart, liver and lungs - the tendency for an engorging of that circulation.
9. This has been, then, as a flooding to the brain, to the heart, to the lungs at times. But it has NOT produced a lesion IN the brain force from this reaction. And this is the saving influence, as we find, for the body - if the proper administrations are made.
10. The organs of the sensory system have suffered from this flooding, which is indicated in the impediments to their reaction, as to all of these - speech, vision, hearing, taste, feeling - in some areas.
11. This indicates, then, a partial repression in the present, which may become atrophied if continuing to be cut off, to the superficial circulation.
12. Then, the activities of the liver, the kidneys, the heart are involved, but the disturbing force is in the chemical balances and the inability of their being produced through the reactions of elements in the body forces. And, correctly balanced, there may be the bringing of corrections of a beneficial nature to the body.
13. These, then, we find, would be the manners of aiding this body, [2971], we are speaking of:
14. First, -
15. We would have prepared the low electrical treatment, from the chemical electrical vibration, or that of the static nature. This particular Cell would be prepared a little different from that ordinarily indicated. Use at least two gallons of Distilled or Rain Water, and:

    Copper Sulphate..........2 1/2 pounds, at least;
Sulfuric Acid, C.P.......1 1/2 ounces, at least;
Zinc.........................8 drams, at least;
Willow Charcoal..........1 1/2 pounds.

16. This should be the strength of the charging solution.
17. All of these elements, then, are to be used in the Appliance, carried vibratorially to the body; one day Spirits of Camphor, commercial strength; the next day Chloride of Gold (in the proportions of one grain to each ounce of distilled water - and use at least three ounces); and the next day Atomidine (half commercial strength Atomidine and half distilled water). Use at least three ounces of each solution.
18. Use the same connections, but do not use the same connection in the bottle in which the solution is put FOR its being attached to the body; that is, not using the same bottle, but three different bottles.
19. Keep the plates clean, polished before and after using.
20. These are the manners in which the attachments would be made to the body. Only one of these solutions is to be given each day, but rotate, you see; using the Camphor first.
21. There are to be copper and nickel plates, copper and nickel poles. The copper pole is that to which the copper plate is attached, see?
22. Attach the Appliance each day for thirty minutes. Let it charge for five minutes before attaching to body.
23. The first day, - when using the Camphor, - the copper plate would be attached at the 2nd dorsal center; while the larger nickel plate - through which the Camphor solution passes vibratorially - would be attached to the lacteal duct center, or - on this body - three fingers from the navel center to the right, and two fingers up from that point, in a line where this would cross, see? Here attach the nickel plate from each of the solutions, see?
24. The next day, - when using the Gold, - the copper plate would be attached to the 9th dorsal, and the nickel plate - carrying the Gold solution - to the lacteal duct center.
25. The third day, - when using the Atomidine, - attach the copper plate to the 4th lumbar, and the nickel plate to the lacteal duct center.
26. Then commence over again. Only use one of these solutions each day, you see, but keep them in rotation.
27. Change each solution after it has been applied for fifteen days. Change the solution for charging the Appliance when it has been used thirty-two (32) days.
28. Each day following the use of the Appliance, have a massage; not an osteopathic treatment, nor a chiropractic adjustment, but more in the nature of a GENTLE osteopathic massage - not a correction; to those centers from which the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic nerve system make the closer connections; namely: the coccyx center, the 4th lumbar center, the whole of the 8th, 9th and 10th dorsal, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th dorsal center, the 4th and 3rd lumbar, the 3rd, 4th and 1st cervical. In the massage, use a rotary motion, and use an equal combination of Peanut Oil and Olive Oil. This would be done, then, DAILY, for at least thirty days. In the massaging, do not ever rub toward the head, but always away from the head - in a circular motion on either side of the spine, and especially in those centers where the cerebrospinal and sympathetic - or vegetative nerve system - have the greater plexus centers.
29. Then, in the matter of the diet, - it will necessarily be a part of the contribution to the chemical changes that are to be wrought in the chemistry of the body, also the effect as will be created by the radiations from the centers in the body to which the plates of the low electrical appliance are to be attached.
30. These should be a part of the diet each day, though change in the manner of preparation so as not to become obnoxious to the body: Celery, lettuce (celery especially), radish, carrots. Not necessarily all of these at once, but some of these each day.
31. Whole grain cereals. Little of meats, though fish and fowl may be used in moderation. Not a great deal of any dried foods, save some fruits that are dehydrated or the like. Prunes, plums, pears, - these should be often used in the diet, either fresh or dried.
32. Apples, - only those that are roasted or cooked in some manner; not raw apples.
33. Peaches, - only when they are in season.
34. As much of citrus fruits as the body will take. But with orange juice do put a little lemon. If grapefruit juice is prepared, put some lime in it; though the grapefruit itself may be taken plain at times.
35. Exercise, - keep in the air often; not attempting so much exercise until there is the feeling within self of the desire to move about, and then be careful that there is always someone near to assist.
36. But these will build that which has been lacking, and will prevent those disturbances where lesions have formed.
37. Do that.
38. Ready for questions.
39. (Q) May anything be done to help eyes, so he can read?
    (A) These will be the indications of the first improvements for the body. The administration of these applications suggested, in a cycle of at least six, should show an improvement - in speech, and in vision especially.
40. (Q) Are the arteries hardened?
    (A) No.
41. (Q) What was the original cause of the high blood pressure?
    (A) As indicated, chemical unbalance - that thinned the walls, and a plethoric condition in the colon.
42. (Q) Did he have a hemorrhage on March 7, 1942, as the doctors said?
    (A) As just indicated, a flooding is a hemorrhage, see?
43. (Q) A thrombosis on February 4, 1943?
    (A) This was FULL, but NOT a true thrombosis. It was engorged, yes, but not true thrombosis. It was rather a blocking of the circulation between lungs, heart and liver, and this passes through that area, you see, from heart to liver, to lungs.
    Do these things as we have indicated, if we would bring help.
    Then, the attitude of the entity:
    Know that the body is the temple of the spirit, yea the temple of the living God. Use it as such. Think of it as such. Use the abilities to the glory of Him. Plan the use of that as may be given thee, in an equalizing of the life flow through the body, in such a manner as to make this temple a fit sojourn for the spirit.
    Use it, then, to His glory.
44. We are through for the present.

    Three copies to Self (one for Dr. McLean, one for Mr. Kahn)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See extra sheet [which was enclosed] of directions for preparing the Wet Cell Appliance, to be sent to Mr. A. M. Godfrey, 2709 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, Va., who can make this for you according to your individual specifications. See article [which was enclosed] explaining theory of such an appliance.
    Let us know when all these treatments have been followed exactly for thirty days, so we may make an appointment for a Check Physical Reading to give further instructions.)

BACKGROUND

1. GD's note: From the wife's comments it was gathered that he had suffered a stroke a little over a year ago; doctors now say he has coronary thrombosis, etc.

REPORTS

1. 5/14/43 Wife's letter to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   Thank you so much for the autographed copy of "There Is a River". I enjoyed my visit with you and Mrs. Cayce. Having met you I shall reread the book with greater interest.
   For the first ten days of the treatments Mr. [2971] seemed to improve. He gained weight and looked more relaxed. But all this week he has seemed to stand still and not to look so well.
   Will you please give him a check reading to be sure we are doing all we can. I would particularly like to know about diet. Mr. [2971] does not like fish or chicken. As a matter of fact the only meats he likes are steaks and roast beef. He has been having a helping of either once a day. He has suddenly developed an inordinate desire for candy. Can you give me some suggestions about these things?
   Do you think he might need the electrical treatments twice a day or for a longer period?
   I am enclosing a check for $10 and a blank for the reading.
   The reading said to change the solutions after using them 15 days. Does that mean each one 15 days which would be 45 days for the three or does it mean to change all three at the end of 15 days?
   I am hoping to hear from you soon.
   With kindest regards to you and Mrs. Cayce,
   Sincerely yours, [...]
   P.S. Another question - would it benefit Mr. [2971] if we came to Virginia Beach for a few weeks and lay on the sand? Could we get a wet cell appliance to use while there?
2. 5/20/43 See 2971-2.

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