This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 10th day of September, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2981], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.)

TEXT

1. GC: You will answer the questions regarding this body as I ask them.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2981].
3. This we have had before. As we find there are decided improvements, but there still remains some of those sources or causes of the headaches.
4. We would continue the hydrotherapy about ounce every ten days. Do make the applications to cleanse the colon so as to prevent fermentation or the hypogastric and pneumogastric nerves becoming at times irritated by those variations in reactions in the sympathetic system as well as the digestive system - in regard to certain characters of foods.
5. Study, then, those charts pertaining to keeping well balanced in the chemical forces; not as to become a human pillbox but rather knowing the law and keeping same.
6. Ready for questions.
7. (Q) Approximately how long should I keep up the hydrotherapy once every ten days?
   (A) Until there is no indication whatsoever of mucous in the colon irrigation.
   Keep the massage; and use camphorated oil for the limb where there is pain at times. When released, massage same gently with camphorated oil - this will be most helpful.
8. We are through with this reading.

BACKGROUND

1. 8/12/43 He obtained his Physical Rdg. 2981-2.
2. 9/03/43 He wrote that he was enjoying the physiotherapy treatments at Reilly's, but wondered how long he should continue.

REPORTS

1. 10/10/43 Mr. [2981]'s ltr. to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I have had about 20 things I wanted to tell you for the past week or two but when I sit down to write, I'm stumped:
   I do owe you an explanation about the phone call the other Saturday. I did not make the change even though you advised me to. It was a touchy case. I would have had to burn all my bridges behind me to even go over and talk the [take the?] change. The personnel department would have nothing to do with it without my being very formal about the whole thing. I'm sorry to have bothered you then not followed your advice. I may follow it yet. My present superior offered me a compromise and a positive promise of another adjustment Jan. 1st. If this fails I will take the leap. I should have my plans laid out for me in another reading I know.
   I'm feeling swell now. Have not had a headache since my second colonic 13 days ago. There's hope for the old boy yet. I still go to Reilly's every ten days as the readings advised. I just missed Dave Kahn up there week before last. An old friend of his, whom I told you works with us, and I are going to try to have lunch with him one day this week. Bet your ears will burn!
   Well today I packed up the camera and a couple of films. This camera as you will see seems to have about everything to go with the lens. At one time they made film-pack adapters to go on the back to be interchanged with the regular roll-type back. I have not been able to find one of these yet but probably will and will send it along when I get it.
   I am going out to Dayton, Ohio tomorrow for a couple of days at Wright Field but expect to be back Wednesday night.
   Don't feel you have to write to me but when you do ever get time I sincerely do appreciate it.
   Love to all [2981]
2. 12/01/43 He obtained a Ck. Life Reading. See 2981-4.
3. 8/10/52 Reply to Questionnaire:
   A.R.E., Virginia Beach, Va. Physical Reading Questionnaire
   Name of Patient: [2981]
   Address: ... Sex: m. Age: 33 yrs.
   Date of Reading: 8/12/43 & 9/10/43 Under the Edgar Cayce Foundation which was established in 1948, we are indexing the microfilming all of the 30,000 Edgar Cayce readings, complete with briefed correspondence preceding and report following each reading. A case number instead of the name is used for all individuals who obtained readings. The case numbers are microfilmed numerically, the subject index cards show the case numbers, so that each case - or each subject - can be studied in a complete form and in its original setting. One of our main purposes is to make available under subject headings all of the readings on specific diseases. Thus the Association's Advisory Board of Physicians may be able to test the information and make it available to clinics or hospitals treating specific diseases.
   Were you able to follow the advice given in your Physical reading? If so, just what results were obtained? Your cooperation in this matter will enable others suffering from ailments similar to yours to benefit from the experiences you have had, through our research making the results available. Please fill out and return at your earliest convenience the questionnaire below.
   Chief Complaint: Severe headaches, Cramps, Sinus
   Date of Onset: Over a period of many years
   Duration: 15 years
   Reoccurrence: Yes - less frequently
   Intensity: Not as severe
   Physicians' Diagnosis and Treatment:
   Reading's Recommendations: [2981-2]: Hydrotherapy, including mild cabinet sweat, dry heat; fume bath using Witch-hazel; hot and cold needle showers; massage with low electrical voltage manipulator; Glyco-Thymoline internally, 2 or 3 drops in half glass water twice daily for 4 or 5 days then after that whenever there is a feeling of fullness in stomach. Normalcy of appetite, physical, mental and spiritual. Diet suggestions. Care of teeth.
   [2981-3]: Continue hydrotherapy once in 10 days. Cleanse colon. Study food charts for better understanding of due to be kept.
   Duration of Treatment: No. of years: 2 Months: Not now available Results of Treatment: Cured: ... Relief: Yes Failure: ...
   At the end of: 1 year 2 years 3 years Harold J Reilly - New York
   Date: 8/10/52 Signed: [2981]
   What were the Physical problems - disturbances, etc. which prompted you to seek a Physical Reading? Sinus, muscular disturbances, general small things.
   Had you been to a doctor with your problem? Yes, Sinus -
   What was his analysis or prognosis? Platitudes on Sinus -
   Were your assimilations poor? [No response]
   Did you have severe headaches at times? Yes, frequently.
   Did you experience a feeling of fullness at the pit of the stomach at times? Yes, though not conscious of it until the reading. Glyco-Thymoline cured.
   At what age, and under what circumstances did you loose the limb: Auto-accident.
   Do you consider that it was the result of karma? Indirectly.
   Do you recall a feeling of coldness in the 3rd and 4th dorsal area? No.
   Was there a variation in the heart's activity at times? I think so.
   Is it difficult for you to adhere to a specific diet? Yes - very!
   Did you follow the treatments outlined for you, just as given? If so for what period of time? Did you take more than one series? What was included in each series? What results did you obtain? Do you continue to use hydrotherapy from time to time, or when you feel the need of such cleansing? Do you get favorable results? Took the treatments regularly for a long time. They helped. Still take when in New York.
   Did the leg cramps in your leg disappear? Not entirely but greatly improved.
   Did you use the Camphorated Oil? Did it relieve you or the sensitiveness which was causing the discomfort? A little of this went a long way. Repeated use was too drying.
   Do you recall when you had the flu - which referred to in Par. 21-A, of your first physical reading [2981-3]? No, not specifically but I had Flu many times. Do you play hand ball as suggested in Par. 22-A? Have you found it to be a good exercise for you? Never took it up because of artificial appliance could not stand such severe abuse.
   What is your attitude regarding smoking (for yourself)? Know it would seriously upset all my breathing "apparatus".
   Do you use the salt and soda massage for gums? What results? Don't use salt and soda. Feel it too abrasive. Do use fine powder.
   Have you used the chlorine in water as a rinse for the mouth? Would you say this has helped preserve your teeth? Was never able to get right proportions. Chemists say quantities prescribed were impossible.
   Have you found it helpful to exclude hog meat, beef and alcohol from your diet? I eat no "Hawg" meat other than bacon and "a little" country ham. The latter akin to heaven I am sure!!!
   Any comments regarding the mental and spiritual advice suggested? He was too impatient to go fishing to think this one thru ([2982]). But I know he has improved greatly in the 20 yrs. I've been married to him & much is due to the E.C. work!
   What have been your findings in studying the chemical balance for your physical health? No savvy! [See Reports on same day on 2981-1 and 2981-4, under 2981-4. GD.]
4. See subsequent notes under 2981-2 Reports.

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