This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 31st day of January, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [3626], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc.

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. As we find, conditions here have reached rather serious proportions. There is the inability of controlling of the locomotory centers, and this has gradually grown to be more disturbing - in the abilities of the body to use hands as well as lower limbs, though the lower limbs are much farther advanced, in the disturbance.
3. For this is the lack of the gray matter in nerve plasm itself that controls the centers of locomotion. Thus what should be voluntary activity now becomes involuntary, or there is the lack of control of the flexes of the muscular forces in limbs and in portions of the lower torso.
4. With persistence, these can be materially aided. While we are working against karma, and there needs to be the renewing of the faith in the divine, (the body once had it) we find that if the body will use what abilities it has to help others, there may be the quicker response; whether merely by looking, speaking (though all of these abilities are also becoming involved) or acting towards others to bring cheer, happiness, even from a life that seems spent and lacking in such in its own life, as it gradually grows weaker.
5. Then begin to use the Wet Cell Appliance carrying Gold vibratorially into the body. Make the Appliance regular strength. Use in the present and for the next five to six months only the Gold Solution, one grain Chloride of Gold Sodium to each ounce of distilled water, using three ounces.
6. The small or copper plate would be attached to the 4th lumbar center, and the larger plate - through which the Gold Solution passes vibratorially - would be attached to the lacteal duct center, or on this body the width of three fingers from the navel center straight to the right, and two fingers up from that point. Make the attachments each day for thirty minutes.
7. Keep this as a prayerful period, that there may be supplied in body and mind that which may bring that needed for the body to be the better channel for the God it would worship. That should be the prayer in the entity's own words.
8. Follow the Appliance treatment each day with a massage using this combination of oils, adding these in the order named:

   Nujol, as the base................4 ounces,
Cedar Oil.........................1 ounce,
Peanut Oil........................2 ounces,
Olive Oil.........................1 ounce,
Oil of Pine Needles.............1/2 ounce,
Oil of Sassafras Root...........1/4 ounce,
Lanolin (liquefied)...............1 ounce.

9. These will separate, but shake them thoroughly together, pour a small quantity into an open saucer and massage thoroughly. Do not pour back into the bottle any of the solution not used. Begin with the toes, the front bursa of the feet, especially the Achillean bursa, the lower portion of the calf of the leg, at and under the knee, around the knee, following the sciatic nerve to the torso; over the lumbar-sacral axis and through the groin. Do this, not just as something to be hurried through with, but take time to do it with patience, persistence, and let the one making the application encourage the body, not by the attitude of "I wonder what this will do, and what good is this, and why do you use this one, and leave out that one."
10. This should, this will supply strength to the superficial circulation. It will be absorbed by the body just as the low electrical forces enliven and give food from that assimilated from that taken in the body to supply greater stamina in the muscles, nerves and tendons.
11. Keep the connection plates to the Appliance very clean. Connect them to the Appliance twenty minutes before they are attached to the body. Clean them with the sandpaper when taken off and just before applying to the body. Let these be tied to the body or adhered with tape, not so it is too tight, but so that it remains flat.
12. Do have the proper diet. Eat plenty of seafoods, not fresh water fish, but seafoods. The iodine is needed to be assimilated and to act with the low electrical forces in the Appliance.
13. Do take great quantities, or some every day of raw vegetables; especially watercress and carrots. Cooked beets may be grated with these, but when these are prepared, cook them only in Patapar paper, and mix the juices with them, as well as parts of the tops. We need the salts in the beet tops especially. Include carrots, lettuce, celery, radishes, onions, at various times. These may be put together or any portion of these used, but get all of them in some of the time. Prepare these in various forms. Often they may be prepared with gelatin.
14. Of course, this would not be the whole of the diet. Keep the diet well balanced. Have wild game when possible; especially squirrel, or deer or bear. Any of these when at all possible. Don't fry any of them!
15. When these have been used for six months, we will give further instructions.
16. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy to Loose-leaf book in Library for indexing
    (GD's note at the time of the reading: See extra sheet [which was enclosed] of directions to be sent to Mr. A. M. Godfrey, 2709 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, Va., for preparing the Wet Cell Appliance to be used in this case. Also article explaining theory of this Appliance.)

BACKGROUND

1. 11/08/43 Miss [3626]'s letter:
   "I am in receipt of your letter of Nov. 4, which is very interesting and inspiring, and I am sure you will be richly rewarded for your splendid work.
   "If I can be helped through your reading so that I may be able to return to my position, I will be only too glad to help financially in your noble work.
   "My reading is to be Jan. 31 and I shall send list of questions in due time.
   "P.S. My affliction has been diagnosed as 'multiple sclerosis of the spinal cord', for which I am told, there is no known cure."
2. 1/23/44 [3626]'s letter:
   "At the time of my reading of Jan. 31, 1944, 10:30 - 11:30 EWT, I will be at my home address... A list of questions to be answered is as follows: 1. How can I be cured of this affliction? 2. What shall I do to be cured? 3. When shall I be cured?
   "I will appreciate your reply at the earliest convenience..."

REPORTS

1. 2/23/44 [3626]'s letter to GD:
   "On Jan. 31, 1944, I had a physical reading by Mr. Cayce. Rather than bother Mr. Cayce further, I am taking the liberty of writing you for additional information and will greatly appreciate your assistance.
   "If you will refer to page 2 of my reading, paragraph 1 [3626-1, Par. 6], regarding where large nickel plate is to be placed - my problem is as follows:
   "A registered nurse is giving me massages and I told her about the Appliance treatment. She insists that the lacteal duct center is on the left side of a body, whereas, I am told to place it on the right side. However, I told her I would not change it until I received advice from Mr. Cayce.
   "I intend following instructions contained in reading to the best of my ability and feel certain good results [will] be obtained.
   "Many thanks for your reply."
2. 3/01/44 GD's letter to [3626]:
   "I have your letter of February 23rd.
   "You are correct in attaching the large nickel plate to the area specified in the reading; that is: the width of three fingers from the navel center to the right, and two fingers up from that point.
   "Hoping that you will soon see good results from your treatment, I am..."
3. 4/16/44 [3626]'s letter to EC:
   "Will you kindly advise me as to the following:
   "For the past two months I have carried out your instructions contained in reading of Jan. 31, 1944 to the best of my ability and intend to continue for several months. However, I have a chance to go to Virginia Beach this summer for 6 to 8 weeks. Would this interruption in my treatments delay my progress? Do you advise my going? If so, shall I take my Appliance with me?
   "The reason I bother you with these questions is because I was at Va. Beach 2 years ago and felt an improvement in my condition after coming out of the ocean, which improvement, of course, was only for a short time.
   "If you will tell me what to do in this matter, I will certainly appreciate it. "P.S. I will be glad to send stated fee for your advice by return mail. I have no change to report in my condition as yet."
4. 4/21/44 EC's letter to [3626]:
   "I have yours of the 16th.
   "I do hope that you will come to the beach. I would like to meet and talk with you about your treatments.
   "I don't think that it would be too much trouble to bring the Radio-Active Appliance, if that's what you have. If it is one of the other kinds, we will arrange to have one supplied to you that you can use while you are here, and there won't be any extra expense. The Radio-Active will be easy to bring, and I am sure it won't be any trouble to get the things to fix it so you can use it each day.
   "I would come by all means. I trust you will be able to come during the period of the Congress, which is the 18th to 25th of June. I do hope that you will soon see a lot of improvement.
   "Thanks a lot, and hoping to see you soon..."
5. 7/22/44 [3626]'s letter to EC:
   "As per our phone conversation of yesterday, I am submitting questions and information requested.
   "I am located at the Baer Cottage, 8th & Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach and will be here until Aug. 8, after which time we expect to get an apartment here. We have not found it so far.
   "If you will drop me a note as to when I may have my reading, I will appreciate it, as I am on the 2nd floor and am sometimes unable to get downstairs to phone.
   "My sister picks up the mail here at the Post Office % General Delivery.
   "My questions: 1. How can I increase the nerve force in my body? 2. What can I do to strengthen my back. 3. How can I overcome this affliction so that I may walk? 4. Will it help my condition to stay at Virginia Beach for 4-6 months?
   "I have delayed using the appliance until we get an apartment as the lady we're staying with is quite fussy but my sister will pick it up very soon.
   "Hope I may soon be able to visit you personally to thank you for your kind consideration and helpful advice..."
6. 8/08/44 Report on Physical Condition 1936-1944 submitted by [3626]:
   "This condition was first noticed about 8 years ago and began with a numb feeling and slight weakness in calf of left leg. As there was no pain, I paid little attention to it. After it seemed to grow weaker in about 6 months - went to family physician for thorough examination. He stated nothing wrong - may be a nerve condition, and proceeded to prescribe a nerve tonic which I took for 3-4 months and which did not help. From that time I have consulted a number of doctors and have religiously carried out their instructions which have been of no benefit. (All have had at least 6 month's trial.) [These are all different doctors.]
   "DOCTOR'S REPORT: Poison in system caused by 7 dead teeth which were extracted & medicine prescribed to remove poison from system. (No results)
   "DOCTOR'S REPORT: Think it comes from spine - not equipped to treat. Will recommend a doctor who is. Before this was taken care of, Dr. #3 passed away.
   "DOCTOR #4: Osteopath - run-down condition, poor circulation (1 yr.).
   "DOCTOR'S REPORT: Chiropractor - ?
   "DOCTOR'S REPORT: Anemia & low blood pressure - treatments: diathermy & electrical vibrator.
   "DOCTOR'S REPORT: Nerve condition. General health good. Prescribed vitamin B (Thiamin) tablets, Brewer's yeast - liver extract capsules. (Carried this out for about 2 years.)
   "DOCTOR'S REPORT: Multiple Sclerosis - no known cure or cause.
   "DOCTOR'S REPORT: Multiple Sclerosis of spinal cord, no known cure or cause.
   "DOCTOR'S REPORT: Multiple Sclerosis - no cure.
   "CAYCE READING: No results so far. I have abided by instructions contained in reading as to appliance treatments, daily massage, diet for 3 months when they were discontinued for the reason of coming to Va. Beach a/c sister's work.
   "MY COMMENTS: I have never had any serious sickness or operation. Appetite good. Never a pain or ache of any kind. Plenty sleep. Have held responsible position with Finance Co. for 12 years until 2 years ago when I could no longer carry on as this condition has very gradually progressed to its present stage and has extended over my whole body, leaving me in a state of exhaustion. It has so weakened my system that my bowels will not move without a laxative and I am unable to retain my urine, which I pass frequently. I'm convinced the trouble is in my spine as at times I can hardly sit up straight. The extreme hot weather leaves me powerless and I can feel any change of weather.
   "Your reading has been the only ray of hope as you seemed to see my trouble, and I am confident things will soon begin to clear up. Any further information will be sent you if necessary.
   "The entire left side of my body is affected more than the right.
   "I have also taken hot mineral baths for 1 month daily at Dillsboro, Ind. No result.
   "Sitting on the Beach, letting the waves wash up against my back is the only thing that has given me a little pick up, but does not last long. I do this 1st thing each morning, as that is the only time of day I'm able to get to water. I'm exhausted by the least effort to use my legs and must lie down or sit the rest of the day."
7. 8/23/44 GD's letter to [3626]:
   "It is with deepest regret that I must tell you that we were unable to get your Check reading today, due to Mr. Cayce's illness. Mr. Cayce has been unable to work for over a month and during this time there have been many cancellations.
   "I am very sorry that your appointment comes among those to be cancelled.
   "We are very concerned over Mr. Cayce's indisposition, and know of no gentle way of bringing such news to those who look forward to his help.
   "At present we can only tell you that Mr. Cayce will, as soon as possible, be glad to give you another appointment, but ask you to bear in mind that unless his health permits we will again be forced to cancel the appointment.
   "We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your case report. It will be extremely helpful to our research work as well as an aid in formulating the questions you have presented."
8. 10/12/44 GD's note to [3626]: "Mr. Godfrey asked me to return the enclosed $10 money order to you, as he did not know how to get in touch with you. It seems that it is for an Appliance you did not get.
   "I am glad to say that Mr. Cayce is steadily improving, though it seems awfully slow. We hope that he will within the next few weeks, at least, be able to return home and finish his course of treatments here..."
9. 12/19/44 [3626]'s letter to GD:
   "Thank you for your letter and check. I did not call for the Appliance as we are very unsettled and I am very discouraged. We have moved 4 times while here and living expenses for transients are terrific.
   "While at home, I followed my reading religiously every day for 3 months with a daily massage at $3 per day which my sisters paid for me. No results were obtained. Down here - they can not undertake any additional expense.
   "Since I cannot get my recheck physical reading for 5 more months & since I cannot follow the instructions in my original reading, I dropped the whole matter as I am unable to help myself.
   "I'm very glad that Mr. Cayce is improving and hope that he will soon be home and well.
   "Best wishes for a happy holiday season..."
10. 2/28/45 Form returned by Miss [3626]: [2/15/45 GD's letter of Mr. Cayce's death accompanied this form - see under 4374-1 Reports.
    To the ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, INCORPORATED:
    In regard to the amount which I have deposited with you, I would like to do the following, as I have checked:
    (X) Return the money to me in full.
    ( ) Deduct the publications I have checked and send them to me with the balance.
    ( ) Accept the amount which I have on deposit with you as a contribution to the work of the Association, in which I wish to keep an Associate Membership waiving claim to a reading but desiring to further the program of the Association as it presents to others that which has been found helpful.
    I would like to make these comments: and suggestions: Sorry to make this request but my financial condition makes it necessary.
    (signed) [3626] (Date) Feb. 28-1945 (Street) (City) Va. Beach (State) Va.
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