This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of December, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [3451], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., via THERE IS A RIVER.

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

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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, [3451].
3. As we find, this body is recuperating from operative measures, and the effects of these anesthesias upon both the sympathetic and cerebrospinal nerve systems are still noted - and in both circulations. These are indicated by nobules in the lymph circulation over portions of the body, as along on the limbs, in the thighs, under the arms, around the neck and in portions of the abdomen. All of these indicate such slowing of the circulation, and not being absorbed or eliminated through their normal channels.
4. We would have daily a good tepid bath, letting the body be put in this and be massaged while in same with Pine Oils. This would be made as a Bubble Bath, so that there is the circulation as well as the massage of the body while in same.
5. Also the massages that should follow such a Bath would include corrections in the 6th and 7th dorsal center where lesions or stoppages are indicated in the associations of activities of the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic, in the area controlling the activities of the bladder and kidneys.
6. We would use a good oil rub for this body, using these combinations for their effect upon the body:

   Usoline or Nujol, as the base.....6 ounces,
Witchhazel........................2 ounces,
Olive Oil.........................1 ounce.
Oil of Pine Needles.............1/2 ounce,

   Oil of Sassafras Root...........1/2 ounce,
Peanut Oil........................2 ounces.

7. Shake these together, for they will separate, and pour into an open container - as a saucer. Do not pour back in bottle after the hands have been in same. Massage these along either side of the spine, across the abdomen at the diaphragm, the limbs and over the body, not away from the body, the arms, the hands and shoulders, the neck, and we will bring better conditions for the body.
8. Conditions in throat and gums, and the general conditions of the body will improve. But use for the gums an equal combination of soda and salt as the massage, afterward rinsing the mouth with Listerine. Massage the gums inside and outside, and rinse the mouth with Listerine. Gargle with same and then with water. Even if some of this is swallowed it will aid in body conditions.
9. Every day or two take five to six drops of Glyco-Thymoline in the water as an intestinal antiseptic.
10. Do these and we will bring better conditions for body - the body will recuperate faster.
11. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) What can be done to make bowel movements normal?
    (A) We have been giving a lot to do here and these will make better conditions. Don't worry about it, just so there are activities daily. If needed use a gentle enema, rather than a cathartic, until all of these massages and activities have had the opportunity to bring reactions.
13. (Q) How can tendency to sleep lightly be overcome?
    (A) This will be overcome by the massages.
14. We are through with this reading.

    Two copies to Self - (one for osteopath: Dr. D. Musselman, 58 East Washington St., Chicago, Ill.)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Two Miss Goodall for indexing

BACKGROUND

1. 10/14/43 [3451]'s letter: "On September 15th I underwent quite a serious abdominal operation. I am now at home, but have not yet recovered all my strength...not pleased about certain reactions that seem to have set in...for which I have two dubious prescriptions...neck reaction seems to be getting worse...could give more details."
2. 12/01/43 [3451]'s letter: "Most pronounced now and practically continuous is a tightness and stiffness in what seems to be the cords of the neck. This pain goes down into chest, right shoulder and upper right arm." Lump in throat...painful to turn head and head noises result...in summer of 1940 first experienced heaviness and sort of pressure of pains in chest...present when fatigued...medical examination has not been able to diagnose this feeling...bowel movements have never been of normal size...other conditions as indicated in questions.
   What can be done for the following: Tightness in neck and chest, lump in throat, noises when head is turned, heaviness and chest pressure, pain in lower side and backache? What will reduce frequency of urination? Are the remnants of knobules or tumors dissolving as expected? What can be done to make bowel movements normal? Is there any suggestion for care of teeth? How can tendency to sleep lightly be overcome? Are there amoebae in the colon which are harmful?

REPORTS

1. 1/16/44 [3451]'s letter:
   Chicago 38, Illinois
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   First, let me thank you for my physical reading. According to the suggestion I have been having spinal corrections by the Doctor suggested, Dr. D. Musselman, who found conditions exactly as described by you. Dr. Musselman seems to be a fine, conscientious person.
   I am following all advice given as closely as possible, however, Dr. Musselman believes I can only take spinal correction about twice a week, instead of daily as suggested by you. I am taking the daily bath which I follow with the oil massage. On the days I go to Dr. Musselman I precede his treatment with a professional Swedish Massage using my prescribed oils. This combination exhausts me very much and always leaves me with quite a severe headache starting at the base of the skull (I mean the combination of the professional massage and the Osteopathic treatment).
   Thus far I have not had much improvement in either the neck condition or the 6th and 7th dorsal area. In fact, this spinal area seems to be worse since treatment was begun. Also I have a stiffness across the lower back area that I did not experience at all until about 10 days ago.
   In view of the above, I am writing to ask if I can have an appointment for a check reading. We must be doing something wrong or not enough spinal corrections, either one might be the answer to my failure to respond better to treatment.
   I wish to say that the gum massage and gargle have had quick response in both gums and throat.
   I realize, Mr. Cayce, that you are heavily booked for readings, yet I am in entire accord with your writings and want to go along on the basis of the readings. I am enclosing my check for $12.20, $10.00 for the check reading, and $2.20 for additional booklets as follows:
   The Last Supper, The Power Within, Am I My Brother's Keeper, Arabian Period of Uhjltd. Physical Case Studies: Appendicitis, Arthritis, Intestinal Fever, Common Cold, Care of Young Children, Insanity, Streptococcus Infection.
   I want to thank you particularly for what your booklet "Meditation" has brought to my mind. It is, indeed, a great help in spiritual progress.
   Gratefully yours, (Mrs.) [3451]
2. 2/06/44 [3451]'s letter:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I wish to acknowledge yours of January 22nd, in which you give me February 18th, from 10:30 to 11:30 EWT for a check reading. I want to thank you for the appointment and I am looking forward to it with much interest. I have kept up the treatments but am not responding very well. During the last two weeks I have increased the number of adjustments and during this period have had nine either Osteopathic or Naprapathic treatments but am still without improvement in the dorsal areas mentioned, in arm, or neck, or shoulder.
   I started Osteopathic treatments with Dr. Musselman on Dec. 21, going twice a week ever since. Because I was not getting results, although Dr. Musselman and his associate worked very conscientiously on me, I last week commenced treatments also with a Naprapathic Doctor, Dr. Gregory Flores of 4548 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago. Members of the family have known Dr. Flores for many years and I have had treatments from him before, and I have the utmost confidence in him since I know how thorough and sincere a person he is. Dr. Flores and his wife are both Naprapaths.
   A week ago, when I first went to Dr. Flores, I told him about the book "There Is A River", explaining it was psychic diagnosis and when he said he would like to read it I brought him my copy - he hadn't heard of it before. On my visit to him last Saturday, the 4th, he had finished the book and was impressed with it, asked me if I knew anything about charges, etc., as he had a patient whom he would like to interest in a reading, - some particular difficulty in the case. I then asked if he would like to work with a reading and he said he would be very interested to do so, I then first told him I had had a reading - I wanted to be assured of his own interest in this direction before telling him of my reading. I will show him the reading on my next visit to him. I know Dr. Flores is deeply sincere in his own work, and he has a religious interest too, as he is a member of a bible class, which I learned when I tried to make a Sunday morning appointment and couldn't.
   I am mentioning this all about Dr. Flores because he is a Naprapath and I notice, from the cases I have read so far, Osteopathic adjustments are recommended. The Osteopathic treatment is more severe, while the Naprapathic is less severe but lasts longer, and the spinal technique is a little different. The Osteopathic is a much older school, while the man who founded Naprapathy is living here in Chicago. I cannot say whether one system is better than the other, each individual would judge according to his own results, and to date neither system has given me any marked results, which makes me think there is some other factor retarding progress.
   I will send in my questions next week and am keenly eager for my reading on the 18th. Mr. Cayce, I think you and your associates for the work you are carrying on and for your very kind cooperation in my behalf.
   Sincerely, (Mrs.) [3451]
3. 2/12/44 [3451]'s letter:
   Chicago 39, Ill.
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment, Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I am sending herewith the questions to be asked at my check reading on Friday, Feb. 18, from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. EWT. I will be at home, address above, in meditation at the appointed hour.
   First let me say there has been a little improvement in my neck and right shoulder, not quite as painful as it was, although when I rotate my neck it still is stiff, and it grates and knicks. On Jan. 26th I washed some windows, on inside only, after which I couldn't use the right arm for any work for about ten days. Am again able to use the arm but was cautioned by Dr. Musselman 'no more windows' for the present, or any heavy work. The right shoulder joint and upper arm muscle is acutely painful during Osteopathic manipulation, as well as the dorsal region. All my aches and pains got much worse after treatment was started Dec. 21, as though they had been all stirred up.
   At time of first reading, Dec. 7th, I only occasionally had a backache in the lumbar region - since beginning of January this has and is becoming increasingly worse.
   Last Thursday, the 10th, I had a wonderful day until about 5 o'clock that evening. This day my back hardly ached at all, and it was such a relief! - my first day like this. That morning I had a slight warning of a headache and about after 3 o'clock the headache grew worse, accompanied by a feeling of nausea. On returning home at 5 o'clock I followed the usual procedure of doing what I could for the headache, and it left me between 8 and 9 o'clock that evening. I get this same type of headache every few weeks for the past 1 1/2 years, but last Thursday it was different in that it was of much shorter duration, once it lasted two days. I hope the reading will give some recommendations for this.
   The questions are as follows:
   1. Are Osteopathic treatments being given correctly? (By Dr. Musselman) 2. Is there any involvement of glands of internal secretions - if so, what type of glandular product would help to get rid of my symptoms? (By Dr. Musselman's associate Doctor) 3. Are vitamins helpful in my case? 4. What are your diet recommendations for me? - I would welcome same. 5. Would electrical treatments be helpful and if so what kind? 6. Is my condition arthritis? 7. Is the healing and correction inside abdominal cavity, due to operation last Sept. 15th, progressing satisfactorily? 8. Will you tell me the cause and what to do to overcome the headache I have previously described? 9. Which system of treatment is better for me, Osteopathic or Naprapathic?
   I am very grateful to you, Mr. Cayce, and to all your associates for helping and working so hard for so many people, including me.
   Gratefully yours, (Mrs.) [3451]
   P.S. I can well understand your desire and joy when you built the hospital at Virginia Beach. I have not yet found the right place for my bath and massage which is near the Osteopath so I can have his treatment immediately after. I tried one institution that advertises all this work but when I went there the consulting Doctor insisted that I have Diathermy and some other electrical treatment, but wouldn't give me the pine bath and massage, and to top it all the Osteopathic treatment, I thought, didn't compare with those of Dr. Musselman. I have made inquiries over the 'phone and many places only have steam baths, no tub baths. Another place just across the street from the Osteopath has the tub bath but the price there is the highest I have yet heard of for massage work and out of line for me. The woman I go to for this work is against the whole school of spinal manipulation and nearly always tells me so - in harmony of this sort makes it difficult for the patient. Should I find the right person who has a spirit of cooperation with other schools of healing I would let you know for the benefit of others who might have a similar procedure of treatment to follow.
4. 2/18/44 See 3451-2.
5. 6/02/64 See letter under 3451-2 Reports indicating that prior to the reading 3451-1 she had undergone surgery for tumors and hysterectomy.

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