This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of September, 1943, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, THERE IS A RIVER.

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

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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 - where the school - yes.
3. Here we have an abnormality that presents itself from a very poor attendance at the time of the birth of the body and the pressures are causing reflexes that make for not only the oddities but the abnormalcies in the activity of the organs of the sensory system; the inability for the body to coordinate in the proper way and manner.
4. As we find, there can be help. As to just how far-reaching this will be will depend upon how persistently and consistently the applications are made for improvement.
5. Remember, there are gradual changes that take place in a body, and especially in a developing body, a growing body. The whole anatomical structure is changed in each cycle - or every seven years.
6. Unless this suggested treatment is to be continued - not altogether continuously but very persistently - until the second cycle for this body, don't begin it - just put it away and forget it.
7. But, if this treatment is to be followed:
8. Each evening when the body is prepared for bed, give the body a thorough massage along the whole length of the spine with this combination of oils:

   Peanut Oil....................2 ounces,
Olive Oil.....................2 ounces,
Lanolin (Liquefied)...........1 teaspoonful.

9. This massage should follow a warm sponge bath especially along the spine. In the head and neck area especially should the massage be given, daily, but the whole spinal area. If this will be given by the mother it will be better, and at the same time suggest to the body what is desired of it. This necessitates, then, that the mother enter, as it were, into the developing of the mind of the child. Do not attempt to give instructions or suggestions in the same manner as you would for an adult, but let that motherly sympathy be expressed as for a babe and let it be administered in the suggestions as the massages are made.
10. During the first few months, about once each week have an osteopath not chiropractor, but osteopath - gradually make those adjustments along the whole of the cerebrospinal system. Don't attempt to make them all at once but gradually. These should be given at least once each week, and in three to four months the reaction should be such that they may be left off for a while. But continue daily with the rubs.
11. After the three months of osteopathic corrections, begin using (not before) the Radio-Active Appliance. Let this be applied after the massage each evening and remain attached to the body for thirty minutes. During that period, let the suggestions by the mother be made stronger. If the body goes to sleep during those periods of massage and suggestion, that much the better. But the more care will be necessary as to the type of suggestion, should this occur. For, the suggestion then is being made to the subconscious self and will make for a characterization. Those areas, of course, around the base of the brain, around the edge of the face, through the temple, and back of the ears, all should receive special attention. Then all the rest of the massage should be made downward. The area of the coccyx, the lower lumbar, the limbs and knees and ankles and feet, all should have special attention. Do not do this just to hurry through with it, but be persistent, consistent, and do it all as with a prayer, and with the dedicating of self to a service that this body may indeed be the better channel for the manifestations of the glory of the Creative Forces in a physical being.
12. If these treatments are followed, we will find - eventually, within the period of about seven to ten years - we will bring almost normalcy for the body.
13. It is worth it to the mother to do it, and more than worth it to the body to have same done.
14. Ready for questions.
15. (Q) Can her feet be fixed so she can walk better?
    (A) These massages, of course, should include all along the spine and the limbs, and in the feet massage especially the bursa in heel and in the central and front portion of the feet. All of these areas may be better pointed out, possibly, for the use of such instructions to the mother, by the osteopath. Have the osteopathic treatments once each week throughout the period of the first three months. Then, after a rest period from these of three to six months, have another series with the osteopath - but continue daily with the oil massages.
16. (Q) Is there any way she can be made to hold up her head and shoulders?
    (A) As we have indicated, these treatments should cause almost normalcy for the body after a long period of treatments. But, it is a long treatment.
    Do as has been outlined.
17. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Mother - (one for the osteopath - Let us have the name and address of the one you choose.)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Two Miss Goodall for indexing
    (See article [which was enclosed] regarding the Radio-Active Appliance.)

BACKGROUND

1. 6/14/43 Letter from mother: "She is a thyroid case and has been retarded since she was small; however, she seems to be doing some better the past two years. I have had her to a number of doctors (M.D.'s). They do not give me a great deal of hope."
2. 7/13/43 Questions:
   1. Will she be able to stay at home with her parents (mother and stepfather) the rest of her life? 2. Will she ever be able to go to school and learn like other children? 3. Is there any way she can be made to hold up her head and shoulders? 4. Can her feet be fixed so she can walk better? 5. Will she grow to be normal enough to take her place in life? 6. Will those in the home be able to manage her?

REPORTS

1. 10/02/43 Mother's letter to EC:
   "The reading for my daughter [3236], was received September 28th. I was very much pleased to know that [3236] will be helped.
   "I shall follow your instructions to the letter.
   "I give her the massage every evening, and she has had one treatment from the doctor to whom I took her reading. (Dr. B. F. Moore, 522 - Lubbock National Bank Building, Lubbock, Texas.)
   "He says her trouble was an injury at birth - just as your reading stated.
   "I have ordered a Radio-Active Machine and at the end of three months will use it as instructed.
   "Deep in my heart I feel that [3236] will improve each day, and although it is a long treatment, I am more than willing to do as you suggest each day - and through our dear Heavenly Father, I know she will some day be much better.
   "Thanking you kindly and may God bless you in your good work..."

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