This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of April, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [4049], 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.)

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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, [4049].
3. As we find, the sources of the disturbances here are the lack of proper eliminations or of toxic forces in the body, and not sufficient of the elements in the hormones of the blood supply to carry off the poisons. This allows the muscular forces to become contracted and thus we have neuritic-arthritic conditions through the extremities.
4. These, as we find, may be materially aided but will require patience and persistence. We would begin first and cleanse the glandular forces of the body. This we would do by taking internally small quantities of Atomidine. Begin first and take for at least five days one drop each day preferably, before any meal is taken, one drop each morning in half a glass of water for five days. Rest one day and then begin with two drops, this taken each day for at least five days. Rest one day and then begin with two drops, this taken each day for at least five days. Rest three days, then take ten drops of the Atomidine and in about three hours have an Epsom Salts Bath in almost a saturated solution. Use about twenty pounds of Epsom Salts thoroughly dissolved in the tub of water, as warm as the body can well stand. Through the period the body is in the Bath, do give the massage.
5. Massage the limbs, the joints, the hands, the arms, the knees, all through the body. Then when the body is taken out of the Bath and sponged off, do give a massage with this combination of oils:

   Peanut Oil..........6 ounces,
Witchhazel..........1 ounce.

   Shake these together, then massage very thoroughly, not necessarily all being used at once but use all the oil the body will absorb. Massage thoroughly along the spine, over the muscular portions, but especially along the spine and especially the sacral and lumbar areas, the arm and limbs. This we would do.
6. Then, let the body rest for at least four days. Then begin all over again and do the same thing throughout.
7. In the diet, through this activity, keep away from salt. Only use either deep sea salt or kelp salt. This we would use regularly.
8. There should not be required more than four or five of these series before there will be the signs of improvement. Then we may take the short wave electrical treatments, when these conditions begin to show improvements, so as to break up the congestion where there have been the static conditions in toes, fingers, hands, elbows, knees. Not too long, but follow such treatments with the oil rubs which have been indicated.
9. Rest a period from this, then begin all over again with Atomidine and carry through with sweats, and rubs, baths. We should bring better conditions. Be consistent, be persistent.
10. Not too much of sweets.
11. Do keep good eliminations, using one time the vegetable compounds as laxatives, the next time flushing the system with the salines or mineral laxatives.
12. Occasionally it would be well that colonic irrigations be given to cleanse the whole of the colon.
13. We should bring help for this body.
14. Ready for questions.
15. (Q) How often should the short wave treatment be given?
    (A) Not more than one a week when these are begun. But not until the body sees improvement.
16. (Q) Would it be advisable to move to a warmer climate?
    (A) Not necessarily so if these applications are followed through.
17. We are through with this Reading.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy under case number for indexing
    (Atomidine is distributed by The Atomidine Co., Att: Harold S. Bisey, 1326 St. John's Place, Brooklyn, N.Y. It sells for $1.00 a bottle.)

BACKGROUND

1. 12/09/43 Letter: "Will you please help me? Many have told me that I have arthritis."
2. GD's note: The following outline was enclosed, no doubt prepared by his wife:
   Was born three months after father was killed in an explosion. He was a small baby and required extra attention and special handling. Perhaps his mother's grief has had something to do with what he is suffering now. He really started life with "three strikes against him". Had all children's ailments. Had one ailment which left the cords in his legs very tight. Perhaps that has some bearing on the ARTHRITIS which he has now.
   When he was about 19 he had an accident and was in the hospital a long time. His left arm was broken - now that arm is a bit shorter than the right one.
   He was married at the age of 28 and has led a clean, normal life.
   On Christmas Day 1939 his Mother died suddenly from a cerebral hemorrhage. She had not been sick at all. Some people think this shock may have done something to his system.
   In March 1940 he had a very bad tooth removed. The tooth had been badly abscessed. Perhaps the pus went through his system at that time. In about June 1940 a doctor started to give him sulphur injections for the arthritis. These seemed to stiffen him more and he had to lose almost three days a week from his work.
   In Sept. 1940 a throat doctor advised him to have his tonsils removed, as they had pus bags on them. Had tonsils removed, also two more bad teeth.
   After this he has become better.
   The arthritis came back again - always in the hands and feet. He had some heat treatments, then that doctor asked the N.Y. Hospital in N.Y. City to take his case in the Arthritis Ward. The hospital started to give him gold injections - a series of about 20. These helped him very much and he had almost a year of good health. The hospital in the beginning told him to drink lots of tomato juice and take cod liver oil. He always takes aspirin to ease the pain. Gold is not available to civilians so he can't have the injections. The armed forces have first claim on gold that is available. The doctors he had at the N.Y. Hospital have gone to war. There are about 2 interns handling over 45 patients in the Arthritis Ward at the hospital. The last thing they did for him was to play a heating type lamp on his hands. He has discontinued going to the hospital. Now he doesn't know what to do as he still has pains in his one foot, and his hands are very swollen. He goes to work whenever he can - but someone takes him in an auto, as climbing stairs just plays him out.
   In March 1941 was given 11 treatments by an osteopath. Back in 1941 he took a leave of absence from his work and the weeks he stayed home getting lots of rest seemed to help him. Since then he has stayed home a week now and a week then. He is not a lazy man and wants to work whenever he can but at times the swelling in his feet prevents him from walking.
   He had all his teeth X-rayed last week. There are no bad teeth this time. Had to have one tooth filled, and all his teeth cleaned.
   At this time he is starting to drink the tomato juice again. The days he goes to work he retires very early. There are nights where the pain keeps him awake and he tosses in the bed.
   From the brief outline given above can you diagnose his case? We hope so. You have helped so many others. Please tell us what to do and how to go about getting relief from the pain.
3. 4/05/44 [4049]'s letter to EC:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   Enclosed is my appointment slip for Tuesday, April 11.
   On that day at the appointed hour I will remain quiet, in a prayerful, seeking attitude, hoping that you can help me.
   I have not been able to get around well, therefore, the railroad company has granted me a 90 day Sick Leave. The past few days my feet have troubled me and I haven't been able to walk. Have been confined to the house. At times I get very discouraged and wonder when I will get well. Do sincerely hope that you are going to help me.
   We have been told that Long Island is a very damp place for anyone with Arthritis to live. Although doctors have not told me to move many people have. Our money is limited and we do not want to move unless it is absolutely necessary to insure the return of my health. After all people from all over the world come to New York for help. Can you help us solve this problem? If I have to stay away from work for a long period my wife will have to carry the burden. She has been employed in the one position for twenty years. She is 38.
   Thank you for your help.
   Sincerely yours, [4049]
   Is it advisable for us to move to a warmer climate? This would mean my wife would have have to give up her position. She will have to work so we have an income. Where should we move? Would she find work in the new state? She is an efficient secretary. Right now I am home on a 90 day Sick Leave from the Railroad. Am taking two ERTRON pills each day. This past week I have had severe pains in my knee. Many have told us to move where there is plenty of sun.

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