This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of October, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - [3288], 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. Mr. [3288].

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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, [3288].
3. As we find, there are disturbances. These have been retarded in many ways. These are the poisons or accumulations that arise in the circulation between the cerebrospinal nervous system and the sensory organism. This form of condition leaves in the system those accumulations that are forming distortions to the circulation through the sensory forces. And, here, more is indicated in the eyes. This we find forming a tendency towards cataracts, or the accumulations over the optic ball itself.
4. We find that these have been retarded or held in check, but we find that much better conditions would come with the addition of the Swedish massage including sweats, - in addition to the use of the applicator that has been proposed, or that has been prepared for use here. Use this, but do add the Swedish massage.
5. Such massages and sweats should be had once or twice a week, and should include each time a good sweat. Should there come greater disturbances, use these oftener - but at least once a week have a good sweat, so that we get the poisons out of the superficial circulation. These should be steam sweats, - not fume baths, not dry heat cabinet sweats, but steam baths as from hot blankets or the like. These are the characters of sweats needed to stimulate the superficial circulation; for the causes of the disturbance are the incoordinations especially at the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th dorsal, and at the 1st and 2nd cervicals.
6. Each time following such a sweat bath, or steam bath, when the pores are open, massage the body thoroughly with this combination of oils, added in the order named:

   Olive Oil..................2 ounces,
Peanut Oil.................2 ounces,
Oil of Pine Needles......1/4 ounce,
Lanolin (liquefied)......1/4 ounce.

   When the body is dried off, after the steam bath, having a thorough rubdown, massage these oils into the body - not all, to be sure, but just what will be absorbed - for these will be more beneficial when the pores are open, you see. Massage into the spinal column and along the area of the sympathetic nervous system, especially from the 6th dorsal to the base of the brain.
7. And we will find these will relieve the disturbance without the necessity of operative forces.
8. Massage AWAY FROM the brain, in a circular motion, either side of the spine, extending down to the 6th dorsal or to the 9th or 10th dorsal.
9. In the matter of the diet, - do have raw vegetables, especially carrots - grated, ground, mashed - but raw. These may be prepared in Gelatin. Also include with these the grated or ground lettuce, celery and such vegetables, also water cress. This will aid in bringing better conditions. Not that these should be taken at every meal, but quantities of these should be in the diet daily, to bring better conditions - or to be the most beneficial.
10. Keep away from any quantity of meats. Sea foods, yes; fowl, yes. Lamb, occasionally. But very little of other meats.
11. Do these, and we will keep better conditions for this body.
12. Ready for questions.
13. (Q) Is the Nelson Therapeutic Radio-Tube, made in Chicago, recently sent to me by a friend, the applicator referred to that I should use?
    (A) This is the one referred to, and will be beneficial; but it will be more beneficial if the sweats and the oil rubs are used as suggested.
14. (Q) Are the healing treatments by Mr. Bunker of benefit and should I continue them?
    (A) These are beneficial, because of the effect upon the superficial circulation that is caused through the imaginative forces of the body. It would be well to keep them.
15. (Q) An operation, then, is not necessary?
    (A) If these are done properly as suggested here, an operation as we find will not be necessary - and we will find the condition should be dissipated. Though they may say it may not, we find that it may be but keep this diet, keep this attitude. Do use this tube, and do have the sweats.
16. (Q) Is there anything seriously wrong in my physical body?
    (A) It is very good, very, very good in many ways. The heart's activity - of course, watch this when the sweats are taken, but with the correct precautions taken these will be beneficial to all of the circulation.
    Do these and we will have better conditions for this body.
17. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Self (one for the Swedish masseur who is to give the sweats and rubs)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Two Miss Goodall for indexing

REPORTS

1. GD's note: He also secured physical readings for his wife, [4032], and daughter, [5053].
2. 3/08/44 He submitted questions for a second Physical Reading. See 3288-2.

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