This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of March, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self through sister - Miss [...], 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. [3694]'s Sister and 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: [3694].
3. Conditions apparently are very serious and many would have the body believe there is little or no hope for improvement.
4. We find that if there is the determination in self for that desire to be rid of the disturbance and to be well again, there may be brought into the experience of the entity that which may correct the condition to where there may be near to normal use not only of the lower limbs and the back but of the body, the mind, and the entire person.
5. These, to be sure, are the results of karmic as well as physical conditions as may be indicated by the physical corrections or applications that may tend to revivify nerve ends, so that the tendons and muscular forces, the whole nerve force from the 9th dorsal downward may be revivified, rejuvenated, brought to better circulation throughout the body.
6. To be sure it will require time, patience, persistence and consistency. It will also be necessary for the mental and spiritual attitudes to be in that way of never condemning self or others, but rather looking to that power which lies within to have every atom of the body and mind attuned to creative energies as in the Christ-Consciousness, of His abiding presence with thee.
7. Thus we find that even in the periods of recuperative forces when the body is going through trial and anguish, pain, there may be a contribution to those about the body such as to add much to the correcting of many of those ills that are the sources of all evil - sin.
8. In making applications we would begin first using heavy packs prepared in this manner:
9. Heat a quart of water and add to this a pint of Witchhazel. Wring out heavy towels in this and apply across the lumbar and sacral areas - the hips, around this portion of the body. Cover with dry towels and leave on the body until cool, then remove, heat and apply again. Make the two applications in this manner, at least three times each week - or three days each week.
10. Each day that these packs are used, following the two applications, give the body a massage with this combination of oils, adding these in the order named:

    Olive Oil, heated.................2 ounces,
Tincture of Myrrh.................2 ounces,
Lanolin, melted so it mixes.....1/2 ounce.

11. Pour a small quantity in a saucer, dip the fingers into it and massage in the areas from the 9th dorsal to the lower portion of the spine, along the hips, and gradually - as these areas are aided - along the whole length of the limbs, even to the feet, but this will come a little later, as the first is to lessen these tensions in the sacral and lumbar areas. Gradually extend the packs (using the water and Witchhazel), so as to strengthen tendons and muscles of the limbs and the spine.
12. About the tenth day after these packs and massages are begun, also begin the use of the Wet Cell Appliance carrying Gold vibratorially into the body - this to be used regular strength, one grain to one ounce, and to be applied for one hour at the time on those days when the massage is not given; which would make it about every other day, you see.
13. The small copper plate would be attached at the 4th lumbar center, while the larger plate - through which the Chloride of Gold Solution passes vibratorially - would be attached to the umbilical and lacteal duct center, or - on this particular body - this would be two fingers (width) from the naval center to the right and three fingers upward from that point.
14. Keep the attachment plates clean. Polish them with the emery or sandpaper each time before applying and each time when removing from the body. Do remove the connection from the Gold Solution when not in use, and disconnect from the Appliance itself; connecting the ends of the wires twenty minutes before attachments are to be made to the body.
15. Recharge the Appliance and change the Gold Solution every thirty days.
16. Each time when the Appliance is removed, massage the body in the lacteal duct, liver and gall duct area, with the same solution that is used on the days that the Appliance is not used. Also massage these oils into the area on the back, where the small copper plate has been attached for the Appliance treatment. Do this each time following the use of the Appliance for one hour.
17. In the matter of the diet - add to the body all of the sea foods that may be easily assimilated; deep sea fish.
18. Use no salt except kelp or deep sea salt. This is the type of seasoning that should be used upon the foods for the body [Iodine sea lettuce?].
19. Do not eat the white of eggs but the yolk once or twice a day, however it may be the more palatable - whether prepared in drink or in foods. Do take at least the yolks of two eggs each day.
20. Add all of the foods that carry silicon and the salts that may revibrate with the applications of the Gold to the nerve centers for assimilation; as foods of the tuberous nature of every character - the oyster plant, every form of turnip or potatoes or yams (sweet potatoes) of the ground artichoke (tuberous artichoke). These should be parts of the foods for the body.
21. Fish, fowl and lamb should be the meats.
22. Have at least five vegetables grown below the ground to one grown above the ground, or in that proportion.
23. When these have been followed consistently for six months, we would give further instructions.
24. We will bring much bettered conditions.
25. Do learn the promises of the Christ, the Savior; especially those given to man after He arose from the grave. For these are quite different from those given even in the hour before His trial and crucifixion.
26. Ready for questions.
27. (Q) Could the sister, [...], follow these directions for the body?
    (A) She may well follow the directions, and be good for her as well!
28. (Q) Approximately how long will it take to get results?
    (A) If it requires time - as indicated, be consistent, be persistent. These are not questions so much as to whether results are to come tomorrow or next month or next year, but it is a case of the necessity of body, mind and purpose being one. As this is accomplished we will find that the body will grow in grace, in knowledge, in understanding. It is by the grace of the divine that healing may come.
29. We are through with this Reading.

    Two copies to Self (one for Dr. Marion Dick, 5041 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Penna., who will be interested in observing the case and in helping you to get started properly with the treatments, etc.)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Two Loose-leaf book in Library under Case # for study of PARALYSIS
    (3/15/44 GD's note: See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] to be sent to Mr. A. M. Godfrey, 2709 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, Va., one of our members who has offered to make up these Appliances according to specifications in the Readings. Also see article [which was enclosed] explaining theory of such an Appliance.
    We are making your Ck. Physical appointment for Monday afternoon, October 2nd, 3:30 to 4:30 EWT. This will give you an extra two weeks to get started on the treatment, so that you'll have a full six months of the applications. Let us know about ten days before the time set the exact address at which you will be during the hour, also listing the questions that you wish to have asked at that time, returning the enclosed Ck. Physical application blank.)

BACKGROUND

1. 1/10/44 Sister's letter to EC: "We want your help. My sister [3694] is an invalid and I would like to come to you as soon as possible for a physical reading on her case.
   "She is twenty-six years old (born Aug. 30, 1917) and is afflicted with a disease which the doctors are unable to cure; they are also unable to give it any specific name other than 'spasm of the muscle,' a form of paralysis. She has been lying on her back since June 1942 when she was brought home from the hospital. She requires the constant attention and care of our mother. She has little control over her legs and is stiff and unable to bend through the waist. The muscles on her legs seem to be getting weaker through lack of use but she cannot put any weight on them and is therefore unable to sit or stand. The doctors did not recommend the well-known Sister Kenny method of treatment since it is not actually infantile paralysis.
   "[3694] is usually in a calm state of mind, but lately she has become somewhat sad and despondent. I believe that if we knew what remedy to try for her disease she and the family would really work to cure her.
   "My sister and I have always been close. We are the only two children and have always thought and acted on the same lines; therefore, I believe that I would be of help to you in the reading. By way of explanation, I have been a stenographer for almost five years and will be 23 years old in April. I should like to act as the agent for the reading between you and my sister since I am close to her and greatly desire her recovery; we speak a like tongue in which our parents do not always enter."

REPORTS

1. 6/15/44 Sister's letter: "On March 15th, 1944, Mr. Cayce gave a reading for my sister, [3694]. This is to notify you that we have been unable to carry out the instructions given in that reading due to the fact that our family physician advised against it for several satisfactory and substantial reasons from his personal knowledge of the case.
   "It is therefore requested that the tentative date for a check reading be cancelled and that further correspondence in the matter be stopped.
   "Thank you for your consideration in the matter and your helpfulness in the past."

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