This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 12th day of January, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [3547], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & 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.) [3547] and Harmon Bro.

TEXT

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, [3547].
3. Now, as we find, there are disturbing conditions that are gradually - through the tendencies being indicated, and the accumulations through the system - bringing about greater disturbing forces in this body.
4. Much of these are as we find the natural consequences, being the effect of physical activities through the system.
5. We find that these may be materially aided if taken in time, and if proper precautions in many ways are taken.
6. Then, these are conditions as we find them with this body:
7. In the blood supply, through the toxic forces of the body that have caused a gradual change in the chemical forces, we find that a form of anemia exists; that is, there is a tendency for the red blood cells to be diminished without their being sufficiently replenished. When there are the needs, then, for the activity of the leucocytes for the warriors in the white blood and in the lymph of the body, these draw upon the structural portion of the body in such a manner that drosses left, as it were, through these changes, become as crystallized conditions in the extremities and joints of the body.
8. Hence we have not wholly a rheumatic condition, neither wholly an arthritic condition, nor a true neuritic condition. Yet we have some appearances of all of these. But it is rather the inflammation of the covering of the bone itself in the areas where joints themselves are, as it were, "oiled" by lymph. Hence there is not only stiffness but these crack considerably also at times, or as if they needed oiling up. And that's exactly what they do need - the supplying to the system of those elements which in the body-assimilation bring to the circulation - through the lymph as well as the blood supply to areas - the recharging to the hormones in the blood those properties that supply a cushion about the covering of the joints and tendons in extremities of the body.
9. If allowed to continue, there might become eventually a taxation to the vertebrae or segments in the vertebrae themselves. This would then become very serious. In the present form the condition is violent enough, under any conditions where circulation becomes impeded in any manner - as getting cold or overexcited, overtired by a great deal of activity of the body - all of these draw upon the conditions.
10. We find pressures upon the nerve forces of the body, naturally where nerves pass through the affected areas - as the knuckles in hands, in wrist, in elbow, in shoulder at times, in the toes and the bursa of the feet, in the knees and the ankles. All of these give pressures upon the nerves, warning that these need careful consideration or attention toward the replenishing of conditions. These are the effects upon the nerve forces of the body.
11. Partially these affect organic conditions; that is, the organs that become involved. For instance, if there are the reactions from overactivity, there is the awareness of where the heart is, and a shortness of breath in the lungs. If there is the stooping, bending, or moving too much - not just long exercise, but the moving too much - we may have a reflex upon the kidneys. If there is long standing or the remaining in one position the reflex comes to eyes and head, as it were, to the hands and to the eyes and the head. These are natural results of the effect upon organs and activities through the body.
12. Then, in making applications for helpfulness for this body:
13. First we would give that the body begin with a thorough cleansing of the system by the taking of four to six hydrotherapy treatments.
14. For this body there should be included at least one colonic irrigation, thoroughly given. This is not to be given all at once - that is, all the water used at once - but cleanse the colon. We would have two of these, about ten to twenty days apart.
15. Each week the general hydrotherapy treatments would include a Fume Bath using witchhazel.
16. Follow this Fume Bath with a massage using this combination of oils:

    Olive Oil...............2 ounces,
Peanut Oil..............2 ounces,
Lanolin (liquified)...1/4 ounce.

17. Massage all of these into the body that it will absorb. And here they should be massaged in the neck, the upper portion of the chest, across the shoulder blades, around the diaphragm, across the abdomen, following the direction of the colon; in the limbs - the hips, the knees, the ankles, the feet. Also massage the shoulder blades, the elbows, the wrists and fingers. Give this massage thoroughly but gently.
18. Do these.
19. Also begin taking KalDak as a tonic. Every other day take a heaping teaspoonful dissolved thoroughly in a little very hot water, then the glass filled with milk and cream. Stir this thoroughly and drink.
20. Do these things - we will find we will make corrections and eliminate the sources of these disturbances in this body.
21. Do that.
22. In the reflexes - know that there must be kept creative reactions in the body. For, the individual entity is good, but be good for something. Set definite plans, definite ideals; not necessarily to be seen of men, but rather that which will make within self a feeling of contributing something to the welfare of thy fellow man.
23. Ready for questions.
24. (Q) What can be done to prevent extreme frequency of urination?
    (A) This, as has just been indicated, is part of the reflex condition through the nervous system. This will gradually be corrected as there are the hydrotherapy treatments and as the conditions are corrected by the massages and the sweats, so that other channels of eliminations are set up. For as we find, there are functional disturbances in kidneys and bladder but no disturbance organically.
25. (Q) What would be the best diet?
    (A) This should include all body-building foods. For as indicated by the manner in which the massages are to be given, there needs to be a supply to the structural portions of the body of those influences that go about making more blood supply the better real resistance in the body. So, as these applications are made, the corrections of every nature may come to the body in the physical forces.
26. (Q) What will reduce redness of skin on nose?
    (A) All of these symptoms are a part of the activities indicated.
27. (Q) Is the body now free of all disturbances connected with last operation?
    (A) Not free entirely, for it will require about thirty months for all of those conditions to be entirely eliminated - even from the subjugation of nerve forces.
28. (Q) Is there a way of strengthening the eyes so that glasses will be unnecessary?
    (A) There might have been in times back, but in the present - while we may strengthen the eyes so that glasses wouldn't be necessary for the moment, later it would be much worse for them. But take the head and neck exercises morning and night, and we will find that we may strengthen these.
29. (Q) Is there anything else I should know to have perfect health in my body?
    (A) We will bring about that needed for the best and complete fulfillment of those abilities and purposes of the entity. Isn't there a promise as to how thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee? Who is my mother and my brother? Remember these. Ye do well.
30. We are through with this reading.

    Two copies to Self - (one for Dr. H. J. Reilly, 1250 6th Ave., N.Y.C.)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Two Miss Goodall for indexing
    (KalDak is distributed by the KalDak Company, Hollister Bldg., Lansing, Michigan and sells for $2.50 a package.)

BACKGROUND

1. 9/06/43 [3547]'s letter:
   ..., Calif.
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I have nearly finished the book THERE IS A RIVER and am happy to know that there IS a person who has such a wonderful gift and who has so entirely consecrated it to God.
   For years, 1916 to 1940, had very bad health, part of the time suffering excruciating pain. I went from doctor to doctor, and thru clinics, but none could find the focus of infection which they said caused the pain. If I had ONLY heard then, of your power of diagnosing diseases thru the subconscious mind, I would have been saved years of pain and suffering, which led to my becoming a very nervous, irritable woman, and very critical of every thing and everybody in my family circle. Most of the time since 1930 have held job, in spite of pain and ill health.
   In 1940 I began taking calcium phosphate tablets and in three months the pain gradually became less, tho was never entirely free from pain. Last Aug 18th 1942, I had a tumor removed which was CALCIFIED, so much of the calcium I was taking had not been used by my body - even tho apparently it had lessened the pain. I rarely have pain in right hip & knee and lower back as I had had all those years, but now having it in the joints of the fingers in both hands and in back when I stand too long or stoop over. I have shortness of breath, eyesight very poor, a tendency to sinus attacks. Though I am much better than in the years before 1940. I would like to have a feeling of physical well being if its possible, unless this is the result of KARMA accumulated some where along the path.
2. 1/12/44 [3547]'s oral report to IMG: Had all sorts of medical, osteopathic, and chiropractic treatments... Used Dr. Cook's [Koch's?] cancer serum with diet to remove tumor, which worked once... Had operation for tumor in August, 1941... Neuritis in hip and knee started in 1918. Spread to hand and arm last May... One doctor at Scott and White Sanitarium thought she was simply neurotic... A Doctor at University of Texas said she had heart trouble... Has used exercises for hands... Didn't have enough calcium in system, but tablets of this with buttermilk started relief.
   1. What causes pain in hip and knee? 2. What will cure this condition? 3. What causes and what will cure the offensive odor from urine? 4. What can be done to prevent extreme frequency of urination? 5. What will relieve pressure on back of neck which comes occasionally? 6. What would be the best diet? 7. What will reduce redness of skin on nose? 8. What causes and what will cure nervousness? 9. Is the body now free of all disturbances connected with last operation? 10. Is there a way of strengthening the eyes so that glasses will be unnecessary? 11. Is there anything else I should know to have perfect health in my body?

REPORTS

1. 8/10/44 [3547]'s letter:
   Association for Research and Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I should have reported upon my condition, earlier than this.
   When I reached New York City in May, I went to Reilly's Health Institute (after a short time, while I was learning to find my way around in this big city), early in June and had the Vapor Baths and Massage as indicated in my reading. I also took the KalDak, and am still doing so, tho not as regularly. My hands have apparently grown steadily worse - so I had a check up at the Naval Base Hospital in Brooklyn, to which I was entitled as a dependent of my son. They found nothing except a slight sinus condition which wouldn't account for the pain and stiffness in hands. But, they didn't give a very through examination, as they are very, very busy, and I'm inclined to think they thot it due to my imagination!!
   I then went to a Doctor who specializes in finding "hidden" (?) infections in the body which may cause arthritis and neuritis. He looked in my throat and said I had tonsil stumps which would cause the pain and sent me to a nose and throat Dr., who said there probably was enough infection in my linqual (?) tonsils to cause the pain in my hands & other troubles, too. There was also a tooth he wanted pulled, if it is a DEAD tooth.
   So, I'm going into the Hospital Monday noon, the 14th and have these "lingual" tonsils out. But, I can't keep from wondering WHY the Intelligences or Healing Entities on the Other Side didn't tell me to do this, or that the trouble was caused by a source of infection at a certain point in my body. Of course I'm disappointed and regret the money spent on treatments at Reilly's since it did no good, but it doesn't mean that I do not have faith in your work. There is probably some thing in ME - that prevented a complete analysis, and that keeps me from making as close a contact with God as I want.
   This operation on throat may NOT be in DIVINE ORDER at all, but I do not know what else to do.
   You gave me a date for a Life Reading in Sept. Could it be earlier than Sept 8th? It seems as if I'll have to go back to Texas, at that time, unless I knew for sure, that it was the best for me and my son to stay on here. May I hear, right away.
   Thank you!
2. 8/16/44 EC's letter:
   Mrs. [3547] New York 4, N.Y.
   Dear Mrs. [3547]
   I have yours of the 10th, and note what you have to say about your condition, and the results.
   I, of course, have no answer for the condition which has apparently developed. The doctor may be correct about the necessity for the operation - he may not. Time alone can prove this.
   I think it would be very well if you could have a checkup on this before you have the operation, but maybe it will work out all right. I certainly hope that it does.
   As for advancing the appointment, I fear this will be impossible at the present time, for I have been unable to do any work for the past three weeks, and I am very sure it will be impossible to advance it just now. You mentioned the 8th of September. Is this the time you have for the appointment? We have it for the 27th of September. Let me know about this right away. I do hope that I will be able to be back at work long before that time.
   If we can be the means of any service, you know we are most anxious to do so.
   Thanking you,
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:gp
3. GD's note: Naturally, her appointment for a Life Reading had to be cancelled due to EC's illness; her money was refunded.
4. 9/07/52 She ordered publications and asked that we put a friend on the mailing list of A.R.E.

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