This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 22nd day of November, 1943, in accordance with request made by the wife - Mrs. [2602], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., via Mrs. Eula Allen.

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

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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.
3. Now as we find, there are conditions that disturb the body. These are not as yet of an organic nature but are rather the effects of a high-strung or nervous body overtaxing itself. Thus, through the effects of toxic conditions being left in the boy from lack of proper eliminations, there is a neuritic condition at times through muscles and nerves, through limbs and portions of the body. We might say that there is caused a short circuiting in the central nervous system or the cerebrospinal system, owing to the lack of vital energies needed in the body for the correction of the chemical reactions in the body. For there is a deficiency in iron, phosphorous and in those elements that go to make up the more perfect coordinating of the activities throughout the body.
4. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [3902] we are speaking of:
5. The blood supply shows the effects of poisons in the system.
6. The nerve supply indicates pressures from the central nervous system, and the sympathetic nervous system being out of accord, or tiring the body with the taxations, owing to the lack of the glandular forces being aided in keeping the balance.
7. The organs have not been brought into the disorder other than functionally as yet - the heart, the lungs, the liver, the kidneys, and especially the central portions of blood and nerve supplies.
8. As we find, there should be at least two or three or four Swedish massages, following the sweat or steam baths. The steam baths are preferable, to change the whole activity of the body. Follow these with a thorough massage, not a pinching but a kneading rather of the flesh over the body and the limbs, and over the whole torso. Such a massage should be given about once a week.
9. Also once a week we would have an osteopathic adjustment, but this should be on opposite days. For instance, have the steam bath and massage on Tuesday, the osteopathic treatment on Friday, or the like.
10. Also we would take those elements that will supply to the body forces that influence to correct the deficiency in the body elements. Hence we would take the compound called KalDak. This is a yeast that will aid in the digestive forces of the boy, and assist in the assimilations. Take this every day except two days each week - say, Tuesdays and Fridays or the like - and on those days take half a teaspoonful of Knox gelatin, this dissolved first in a small quantity of hot water and taken immediately. This taken on the days the treatments are given would be well. On the other days take a teaspoonful of the KalDak dissolved in a little hot water and then fill the glass with milk.
11. Do these. Watch the diet, and we will build this body back to a much better condition.
12. Ready for questions.
13. (Q) Are there any infected teeth that should be extracted?
    (A) There are some that need local attention. These are not the sources. The conditions indicated produce the disturbing conditions here.
    Use Ipsab as a good mouth massage and rinse. Massage the gums with this first and then rinse the mouth with it. Do this once or twice a week.
14. (Q) Are the eyeglasses correctly fitted?
    (A) For the present conditions, but when there are changes and the body forces built up, it may be necessary to change these.
15. (Q) Are there any suggestions as to diet?
    (A) A good well balanced diet. Not too much of sweets and no carbonated drinks or waters.
16. (Q) Should the treatments now being taken be discontinued?
    (A) If these interfere. As we find we would take these as suggested here. Some of these that are being taken are well, yes, but take these as indicated for the best condition of the body.
17. (Q) What causes aching at base of brain and pains through head at times?
    (A) Just the same condition - toxic forces throughout the body.
    Do these things as indicated if we would have the better conditions for this body, [3902].
18. We are through with this reading.

    Two copies to Wife - (one for the osteopath)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (KalDak is distributed by The Lanworth Company, Lansing, Michigan. It sells for $2.50 a package.
    Ipsab is distributed by The Appliance Company, Attention: Mr. A. M. Godfrey, 2709 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, Va., and sells for $1.00 a bottle.)

BACKGROUND

1. 11/13/43 Questions submitted by wife [2602] for 3902-1:
   What causes aching in hips, legs, and at base of spine? What treatment is suggested? Are the treatments now being taken aiding materially in clearing up this condition? What causes aching at base of brain and pains through head at times? What can be done to clear up pains in right arm and elbow? Are there any infected teeth that should be extracted? Are the eyeglasses correctly fitted? Are there any suggestions as to diet? Are there any further suggestions to assist in bring about better physical conditions?

REPORTS

1. 12/02/43 Wife [2602]'s letter: [3902]'s physical reading arrived, and I think he feels a little disappointed. He had expected everything would be laid at the feet of a back condition which he has suffered from for some time, apparently due to an injury, and the reading didn't even mention it, so he feels abused. However, I imagine by the time he takes the treatments and medications suggested, he'll probably agree that the old injury has nothing to do with his complaints, and that it is healing itself, without any need of the reading mentioning it. However, time will tell. You know, some people are hard to convince.
2. 1/24/44 Wife's letter: In reference to [3902]'s physical reading, Mr. Cayce, I'm in a quandary. The reading called for Steam baths and Swedish massage. Well, he can get the Swedish massage all right, combined with electric heat baths here, but there is no place where he can get the steam baths without going out of town, which is pretty difficult in these days and under present conditions, added to the hazards of a long trip in the cold after that type of treatment. Do you think he would be safe in taking the electric baths instead of the steam? We have delayed a good deal in this connection, partly owing to our efforts to locate some place where he could get the exact treatment specified, and partly owing to the attack of flu which made it impossible to do anything for a while anyway. I had asked Mrs. Allen to take this up with you, but I imagine their transfer is keeping her too busy to think of it even.
3. 1/31/44 EC's letter to [2602]:
   Mrs. [2602] ..., Conn.
   Dear Mrs. [2602]
   I have yours of the 24th. We had the appointment for Miss Latimer for the morning of February 10. We are not going to keep any of the periods in the early days of February. I am going to have to rest for awhile. I am giving you the period for the afternoon of March 19, 3:30 to 4:30 E.W.T. Be sure that you send us the date that will take care of the reading. I am writing Miss Latimer and returning the membership fee to her.
   Yes, we saw Mr. and Mrs. Allen last Tuesday night. We were sorry to hear that they were being transferred to Florida, but I hope it won't be for a very long while.
   As for the steam baths; why not make the cabinet to take these in? I am sure [...] could do this. You could make it out of oil cloth or canvas ducking. You fasten three sides together; leave one end on the other side open; cut a place in top so head will fit in; then you use like an electric plate to make the steam bath. It doesn't cost very much to do this, and it will be good for everyone of the family.
   Be sure to let me know if you wish to reserve the period for the afternoon of March 19.
   I hope you won't have any trouble in following out the suggestions for [3902]. You can use to make it a regular fume bath, use witchhazel in the water that is boiled, and you will find that it will be good.
   Thanking you very much, and hoping that we may b the means of a service, I am
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce
4. 3/08/44 Wife: "[3902] is feeling better."
5. 3/25/44 See 3902-2, a Life Reading.
6. 6/04/51 Reply to Questionnaire:
   Were you able to follow the advice given in your Physical reading [3902-1]? If so, just what results were obtained? Your cooperation in this matter will enable others suffering from ailments similar to yours to benefit from the experiences you have had, through our research making the results available. Please fill out and return at your earliest convenience the questionnaire below.
   Chief Complaint - Pain in arm Date of Onset - Six months prior to reading Duration - About eight months Reoccurrence - No Intensity - Rather severe
   Physicians' Diagnosis and treatment: No particular diagnosis. Had osteopathic treatments occasionally.
   Reading's Recommendations: Three or four Swedish massages, following the sweat or steam baths. Also once a week, osteopathic adjustments, alternating with massage, etc. KalDak in the diet - every day, except 2 days each week. Not too much sweets and no carbonated drinks, or waters.
   Duration of Treatment: No. of years 0 Months 6 Results of treatment: Cured X Relief Failure
   At the end of 1 year no reoccurrence 2 years no reoccurrence 3 years no reoccurrence Date June 4, 1951 Signed [2602] (wife)
   Note: Please give name and address of any physician who helped you carry out your reading. - Dr. Douglas J. Rathbun, 309 State St., ..., Conn. (Osteopath) (Use reverse side, or additional sheet, if required.)
   Q. Please give technical name of ailment. (This is needed for indexing and compilation of similar cases.) A. [No response] Did you follow any part, or all of this reading? For what period of time? With what results. Please give as much detail as possible. [No response]

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