This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 17th day of May, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [5129], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [257].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos.

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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 [5129].
3. As we find, there are disturbances and these are all the progressive type of a form of Multiple Sclerosis, that will gradually cause more anxiety and more and more pain, unless there is that hope or belief attained within self's consciousness that there may be administrations made which have helped others and which will help the body.
4. There must first be, then, that correct attitude toward the Creative Energies; call it spiritualism, divine science, God, Christ or whatever name. Know that self can be, and is by heritage a part of that First Cause.
5. It is indicated that there has been the unbalancing of the chemical forces and sources of the body, and this brings to the body the lack of the proper formations, the accumulations of lymph and emunctory activities in the joints of the body; as in feet, ankles, knees and hips.
6. Unless measures are taken there will be more evidence in the form which appears to be calcium deposits. It is not over-excess of calcium in body, but lack of certain elements; which causes that assimilated in the glandular forces of the body not to give (without the body elements) the oils that are a part of nature's manner for making the movement of the joints through the body an involuntary activity.
7. In making these changes, these applications should be altered for this body from time to time. There should be in the beginning a regular period of massage for the body following a ten to twenty minute treatment with the short-wave or radio-wave electrical appliance, not over 3 amps. in strength. This should be applied in the beginning over the areas from the 9th dorsal and 4th lumbar. Follow these treatments with the massage, using equal portions of Olive Oil and Peanut Oil with Lanolin as an aid. To every 2 ounces of Olive Oil and 2 ounces of Peanut Oil, add 1/4 ounce of melted Lanolin. That is the proportion.
8. Do give the body Vitamin B Complex. We would not give it by injections, but with the massage, this taken by mouth should aid.
9. Do also have the use of the low Wet Cell Appliance which will carry charged Tincture of Iodine and Chloride of Gold (Sodium Chloride of Gold) in solutions into the body. Charge the Appliance on the low of long charge, as charging an auto battery. This should be charged for 1/2 hour with the 3 ounces of Tincture of Iodine suspended in the solution. Then every day give the Appliance treatments. The gold is to be passed through the solution, or through the solution-charge to the body. With the connections which pass through the solution of Chloride of Gold (1 gr. to 1 oz.), which is the larger plate, make the attachment at the umbilical and lacteal duct plexus, which for this body would be three fingers directly to the right from the navel center and two fingers up from that point, while the small plate would be to the 9th dorsal. Apply for thirty minutes. Recharge the Appliance every thirty days.
10. We would give the short-wave treatments on Tuesday and Friday, and not give the Appliance treatment that day, see? Follow both the short-wave treatments and the Appliance treatments with the massage.
11. Do reinforce the diet with Vitamin B Complex, One-A-Day brand will be well.
12. Do have plenty every day of raw vegetables, have some or many every day and prepare these often with gelatin. Do have sea foods. Do not take carbonated water, no strong drink or those of other types, as malt drinks. Wine may be taken if it is light wine, not necessarily white wine, but light wine, not too high in alcoholic content.
13. Do these things carefully, persistently, and in six months we would give further instructions.
14. Ready for questions.
15. (Q) What causes my pain and what shall I do for it?
    (A) As has been indicated. This of course, can be relieved by sedatives, but this makes the poison in the system much harder to get rid of.
16. (Q) Should the massage after the appliance be with the same oils?
    (A) This is the massage with the oils given. This should be along the spine and always toward the body from the extremities, as from feet towards the 9th dorsal, and the Appliance when using the gold apply at the 4th lumbar, see? While the short-wave would be through the sacral and at the 9th dorsal. Alternate the attachments.
17. (Q) Can a permanent cure be obtained?
    (A) This depends upon the consistence and the general mental and spiritual attitude of the entity.
18. (Q) Have the present treatments aided at all?
    (A) Gradually. There are times when it helps, but the vitamins in overabundance are not always assimilated, because of combinations that are taken in the assimilating system, and these prove detrimental over a long period of time. There are periods when it is better, and there are periods when it seems to be gradually getting a little worse.
19. (Q) Should all present treatments be discontinued?
    (A) This depends, to be sure, as has been indicated, on the body finding that in self as will answer for those things as ideals in the spiritual and mental attitude of the entity.
20. (Q) What exercise, if any, should be taken?
    (A) Not too great amount, but in the open whenever and however it is practical. Not too much in the night, but afternoons, yes.
21. (Q) What climate is best for the body for the next three months?
    (A) It isn't the climate that makes so much difference.
22. (Q) Will a dry cabinet or steam bath be helpful?
    (A) If it would be, we would have given it. This may be a part of it later, but not in the present.
23. (Q) What mental assistance can the body render herself?
    (A) Read what has been given. This must be with that the entity holds as the source of its own divine nature.
24. We are through with this reading.

    Two copies to Self (in case you wish to send one to Mr. [257]; or you can use this copy for the naturopath who gives the short wave electrical treatments - Please let us have the name and address of the one you choose.)

    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy for indexing
    (See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] to be sent to Mr. A. M. Godfrey, 2709 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, Va., who can make up the appliance for you according to specifications. Also see article [which was enclosed] explaining theory of such an Appliance.
    Please sign and fill out the membership application blank [which was enclosed] and return to complete our files. We were not supposed to get the reading without this in hand, but Mr. Cayce failed to send the application to you, thinking that you were coming to be present for the reading.
    At your convenience, please let us have a history of your case to the time of obtaining the reading.)

BACKGROUND

1. Born 9/25/94 in Illinois; married; no children.
2. 5/05/44 Letter: "...I spoke to [257] about you, and he suggested that I write you... I will come down to Virginia Beach so I can have the pleasure of meeting you personally and learn more about your work. I have been in very great pain, and I would appreciate your advice and guidance as soon as I can get it. I would like to have a complete Physical Reading telling me what the basic causes are, and how I can get rid of this condition, whatever it is..."
3. 5/10/44 The following questions, in addition to those at end of 5129-1, were worded and submitted by Mr. [257]: "(1) Please give the general causes of the condition which is attacking her body? (2) Where is the center of this condition, and what caused it in the beginning? (3) What will relieve her quickly? (4) Would short-wave or electrical treatments be helpful, such as infra-red lamp or ultra-violet ray, and if so how often should they be taken, and how should they be used? (5) What diet should the body take for each meal? (6) Would osteopathy be helpful, and if so, what specific corrections should be made and how often should treatments be given? (7) Would massage be helpful, how often, and what type? (8) Are there any sulpha drugs which would be helpful in breaking up the condition and alleviate the pain? (9) Is liquor good or bad for the body? (10) Please give any advice to help this body quickly. (11) Would [341], if in this country, be able to direct the doctors and arrange the treatments and check on the progress of this case? (12) Would it be to the best interests of the service and the treatment of [5129] for Gen. [...] [[5129]'s husband], to ask for [341] to be returned to this country? (13) What work could [341] do in D.C. for the best interests of the service, and at the same time help [5129] to recover?..."

REPORTS

1. 5/24/44 Letter: "My reading came this morning. I am making arrangements for the treatment you suggest. I am unable to get Peanut Oil in this neighborhood, but have several more places to try, or [257] said he can get it for me. You asked me to outline my case to date of reading. It started in my hands 10 to 15 years ago; they are not crippled, but swollen, and calcium deposits at knuckles; then pain or ache came in hips several years later. Now, sharp pains across hips and spine (low) running down legs last 2 months, sore knees, stiff back, hard to stand in straight position for a time, feels like nerves are pinching bone sockets... I want to thank you for your kindness..."
2. 7/02/44 Letter: "I have already written Mr. Godfrey about the Wet Cell not working. I have now had it tested. I put it together according to direction, first studying them (the General and I both), so feel sure we made no mistake in that, but I could not buy copper sulfate in plain form, and had to take a little more refined type (copper sulfate meisk); they said it would only make it stronger, that is the only difference in all. General M. I. L. said he thought every battery should show a voltage of some kind, and there is no spark or sting to touch. If this copper sulfate did not work, then there is no way to make a battery at this time, as the ingredients cannot be bought. Will you please tell me what to do next? I am very much better by just the Swedish massages, and only stiff and a little pain occasionally, and Vitamin B Complex."
3. 7/11/44 EC's letter: "With the Appliance there is no indication of charge... You may not feel any current at all... Use the machine just as has been suggested, and Mr. Godfrey can send you the material for the recharging of the machine any time. Don't try to use it more than 30 days without recharging it. Then you will find that you will get results..."
4. 3/13/50 Questionnaire sent. No reply.
5. 5/26/52 Comment by GD: "EC knew nothing about [5129]'s specific illness before the Reading. The arthritis and multiple sclerosis described in the Physical Reading were confirmed by Mrs. [5129] in her letter of 5/24/44."
6. 5/29/52 No record of verbal or written contact on this case since 1945, when Mrs. [5129] wrote that Mr. [257] sponsored her reading.
7. 4/18/60 Harmon Bro's letter: "Do you want to have someone check on Mrs. [5129], wife of General [...] who claims a reading told her she had multiple sclerosis, incorrectly? I'd like a copy of the reading and report, to show Gus."

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