This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 9th day of June, 1944, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [...], 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, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos.

TEXT

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 [5192].
3. As we find, there are disturbing conditions. These have to do with those activities in the respiratory system, of the bronchi and trachea, especially as related to the lymph and emunctory circulation, because of conditions existent in the nerve forces from pressures in cerebrospinal system.
4. These, produce, then, an overflow under any disturbance from pollen or various forms of gas or of pressures from atmosphere, and these bring about an asthmatic reaction in trachea and bronchi.
5. There exists in the brachial center, from a condition existent from the periods of gestation and presentation a subluxation and a lesion which causes the bronchi and larynx to become expanded under the conditions which exist.
6. As we find, if the body would be kept under the correct atmospheric pressures, and thus climatic conditions in such as Arizona, it would bring a varied or bettered condition. This only from the pressure, but with the corrections osteopathically made of conditions in the cervicals and the upper dorsal, or through the brachial area of the dorsal centers, there may be corrections that may eliminate the sources, with these changes which we will indicate.
7. We would add to the body-vibrations, to equalize through same, the use of the Wet Cell Appliance used as the Radio Active is ordinarily used; that is, the low electrical vibrations applied both through the small plates, one to the right wrist, the other, the copper plate, to the left ankle; then the next time applied, or the next day, to the left wrists and the copper plate to the right ankle. The attachments would be alternated daily in this manner. These are to be kept for some three to six periods without a change, and this will necessitate the Appliance being recharged every thirty days.
8. The osteopathic corrections may be in series. For there will be the corrections and the tendency for same to react in a course of six to twelve months and we should eliminate the sources of these disturbances; and then may the changes be made for the body as it may desire.
9. This will require persistence, patience and proper activities.
10. Keep away from too much sweets in the diet.
11. Do have regular exercise in the open.
12. These kept, we will bring better conditions for this body.
13. Ready for questions.
14. (Q) How long should the appliance be kept on?
    (A) Thirty minutes each day. Keep plates very clean. There are no solutions used, the Wet Cell Appliance as the form of a low electrical charge, see?
15. (Q) What should be done for profuse drainage through nose?
    (A) We have just been telling you. This is part of the lymph and emunctory circulation. Because of the position this causes the extra flow of the lymph and thus the drainage through the nasal passages, and that at times from the bronchi. There are those at times from all of the activities of the organs in the head as related to circulation.
16. (Q) What causes the deep ridges in thumbnail and what treatments should be followed?
    (A) These are the activities of the glandular force, and the addition of those of foods which carry large quantities of calcium will make for bettered conditions in this direction. Take often chicken neck, chew it. Cook this well, the feet and those portions of the fowl, and we will find it will add calcium to the body. Also eat bones of fish, as in canned fish. Also parsnips and oyster plant; all of these, of course, in their regular season. Wild game of any kind, but chew the bones of same. All of these will be well for the body.
17. (Q) Would it be advisable to change to another school this fall, where he innately would be happier?
    (A) This should be the choice of the body itself. For, as we find, as to the school itself, this is very well, but as to the associations or activities, these must be the choices of the body.
18. (Q) Would he receive the proper academic training and care in the Little Outfit School, in Arizona - about 70 miles from Tucson?
    (A) We haven't the Little Outfit School but these are in keeping with the body-mind.
    Do these things as we have indicated and we will bring bettered conditions for this body. As indicated, every thirty days do recharge the electrical forces of the Wet Cell Appliance, see?
    Do have the osteopathic treatments at least once a week for a period of eight to ten weeks, then leave off for three or four or five, and then again have the osteopathic adjustments particularly in the brachial centers and throughout the cervicals and head, coordinating the lower portions with these corrections.
19. We are through with this reading.

    Two copies to Mother (one for the osteopath who is to give the weekly treatments - Let us have the name and address of the one you choose.)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Two for indexing
    (See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] to be sent to Mr. A. M. Godfrey, 2709 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, Va., for preparing the Wet Cell Appliance to be used in this particular case. Also article explaining theory of this Appliance.
    If you consider following the treatment at home, we would refer you to: Dr. Marion A. Dick, 5041 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Penna., or Dr. C. Haddon Soden, 12 S. 12th St., Phila.
    Or if you return the child to Arizona, either of these doctors might be able to refer you to a sympathetic osteopath in the vicinity of Tucson.)

BACKGROUND

1. 7/04/43 Mother's letter: "I am writing you in the fervent hope that you can help my 11-year old boy. He has had severe asthma for over 6 years, and we have done everything within our power to help him, and no doctor seems to get at the root of it. We have had the best specialists in ..., injections, skin-tests, hospital observations, keeping him there days at a time for tests, and as a last resort, we were told we would lose him if we did not send him to Arizona for a few years. He has now spent 4 winters in Tucson and 2 summers in the southwest on a ranch, and except for intervals of relief while out there, the trouble still exists, and he suffers as much as ever when he has an attack. He seemed better when he first arrived home in May, but this past week he has had a severe attack and is still very miserable and gasping for breath. I am very discouraged ... every possible financial sacrifice, and after all these years, the trouble grips him as much as ever..."
2. 9/19/43 Mother's letter: "...I have just put my little boy on the plane for Tucson, Arizona... He returns there for the 5th winter. He has just had the most awful attack of asthma all during the past 10 days...the little boy has suffered awfully, nothing brought lasting relief..."

REPORTS

1. 8/07/44 Dr. Marion Dick's ltr. to EC: "An osteopath in ... [Fischer, Green, Morris, Yocum?] consulted me about a case that you had referred to me, a case of asthma [5192]."
2. 9/26/49 Questionnaire sent.
3. 10/17/49 Mother's reply to questionnaire: "Enclosed please find the data you wish regarding my son's asthma. The years roll by so fast that definite data sometimes is difficult to give; however, I feel confident the blank has been filled out quite completely and accurately. I am always interested in psychic development, and wish you luck in your wonderful work...
   Asthma. Date of onset, about 5 years old. Duration, still latent, although controlled by hay-fever shots plus Antihistamine medication. No severe attack of asthma for 3 years since present treatment. Physicians' diagnosis: weekly injections for summer pollens, fall grasses, etc. Treatments outlined by Physical Reading followed a few months. My son is gradually building up resistance against asthma. He has had no attack for 3 years, at which time attack was SO SEVERE oxygen was given. He did not respond to the Edgar Cayce treatment. However, in all fairness, I do not think the treatment was followed through long enough to pass judgment. At the time of this last severe attack, doctors took over, and the present medical procedure was started which has proven most satisfactory. He has lived east 4 years, now, plays foot-ball, all sports; is over 6 feet tall and weight approximately 160 lbs."
4. 4/02/52 Notation by IMG: No record of verbal or written contact on this case since 4/26/50, when [5192]'s mother ordered a copy of "A SEARCH FOR GOD".

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