This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 18th day of November, 1929, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [5417].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. Strauss, Mrs. Kaufman, Drs. Berger and Parker, and L. B. Cayce, Mr. [5417] and wife [337].

TEXT

1. EC: This body we have had before. Many are the changes in the physical forces of this body since last we had same. With the present existent conditions we would merely keep that of the stimulating of the system, that will cause proper distribution of assimilated forces in the system, and do not overtax self until there is this proper coordination set up. Ready for questions.
2. (Q) Should body consult an oculist?
   (A) Very GOOD.
3. (Q) What causes pain and soreness in right leg?
   (A) With those conditions as have been brought about by the changes as produced, this affects directly the coordinating of the nerves from the frontal portion of body directing those of the locomotaries in this direction. This will pass off as the system adjusts itself to the changes wrought in same, but would be WELL that the stimulation for the whole of the system be kept. These are done by massage, by the proper manipulation, and by not overtaxing the system with foods or with activities.
4. (Q) Is body overweight?
   (A) Not OVERWEIGHT, but don't get too much heavier!
5. (Q) What caused double vision following operation?
   (A) Natural production of anasthesia's effect in the system with that of the sensory system, for where a system has been so overtaxed as to produce the effect of living, or activities - dependent upon the will of the force in system - and same is cut off by any resultant outside influence, it continues to see anyway! continues to operate anyway! That's why that as given, that it would be better FOR the body to have THIS correction made otherwise than operative. Now this is done. Now meet the needs.
6. (Q) When should body resume activities?
   (A) When there is ease in the body's active forces as respecting locomotion and mental forces are accorded with same. What does this mean? That, without any fear within self of the abilities to RESUME activities - physical OR mental, see?
7. (Q) What is condition of wound?
   (A) This is very good, considering the whole conditions as have existed. Well that precautions be taken and not irritation caused about same.
8. (Q) What causes twitching of shoulders?
   (A) Natural relaxation from tension under which the body has labored. A NATURAL result. A retraction.
9. (Q) Should ultra violet ray be used?
   (A) May be used, but use it plenty far distant from same!
10. (Q) How often should osteopathic treatment be given?
    (A) At LEAST every other day. MAY be given every day!
11. (Q) For how long a period?
    (A) Until there is the coordination; that is, until it is found that the sympathetics and the cerebrospinal coordinate With the natural movements of the body.
12. (Q) What is the blood condition?
    (A) Its very good. Near to normal, with the pressure, near normal in the count - save as influenced by those effects as were created in system. Rest and sunshine the best medicine for the body, with the coordination OF the nerve systems.
13. That is all the questions regarding this body.
14. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Dr. Berger (to be delivered to patient on leaving hospital)
    Copy to Ass'n office
    Copy to Cayce Hospital

BACKGROUND

1. See 5417-1.
2. 11/14/29 Mr. [5417] spent a few days at Cayce Hospital recuperating from a hernia operation.

REPORTS

1. 12/09/29 Letter: "...Just a few lines to advise you that Mrs. [337] is feeling much better today and has been feeling quite well for the past week. As for myself, am happy to say that I have never felt better.
   "I am writing you to let you know that I have today made a selection of a very pretty piano that I will have shipped to you some day this week. This piano is a beauty and I hope that you and all your members of the Hospital will like same.
   "It is my pleasure and privilege to donate this to the Cayce Hospital because Mrs. [337] and myself appreciate the wonderful work you are doing and we also wish to state that we are so much in love with each and every one of you, that there is not a thing that is possible for us to do that we would not do for you. You have all been most kind to Mrs. [337] and this is the only way I have of showing my appreciation.
   "I am going to try to ship it either tomorrow or Wednesday and trust that it will reach you before Christmas so it will give you a merrier Christmas and make your New Year a happier one.
   "Will also ask you if you will please instruct Miss Gladys to keep you advised that on next Monday, December 16th, Mrs. [337] would like a check reading and would appreciate your taking care of same.
   "With kindest regards to you, Mrs. Cayce, Dad Cayce, your Sister, and all the members connected with the Hospital, and wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, I am very sincerely yours..."
2. 12/16/29 EC's letter: "...I don't know how to tell you how much I appreciate yours of the 9th, not merely because you suggest that you are going to make a contribution to our work here, but for the nice things you intimate and suggest regarding our undertaking. I at least feel within myself that I am sincere in trying to be of help, and I am sure that the effort is appreciated by those who are seeking aid through these channels, and I am sure, too, those on the outside are able to judge as to whether these efforts ARE sincere on my part or not. Naturally, we appreciate it when one tells us they appreciate what we are trying to do.
   "I am certainly glad that Mrs. [337] is feeling lots better. We were not able to get in a reading for her today, as I have been out for some time myself, not feeling good, and we were not able to get the check-up - but we will on the 23rd, if she so desires. Tell her to make a list of questions and give us the address at which she will be during the time she knows the readings are taken - Monday morning, the 23rd. Then it will tell her not to eat too big a Christmas dinner, I am sure.
   "I want to thank you for the piano. We haven't heard from it as yet, but it no doubt will be coming in very soon. We are, of course, all looking forward to Mrs. [337] being back. While we don't want her to be ill to come back, you know, Mr. [5417], we have all come to love her here, and we hope that - if it is necessary - that she will want to be back. We just hope and trust that we may be of help and service to her.
   "Certainly glad to know you are feeling fine. Please remember us to [5416], won't you? Again thanking you, and we all send our kindest personal regards, ever the same..."
3. 12/16/29 Letter: "...Enclosed you will please find Bill of Lading for piano shipped to your Hospital on December 16th. I trust that this piano will arrive in time for Christmas and also hope that you and all your members of the Hospital will like same and enjoy it. It is my privilege to donate this to the Hospital, as stated in one of my previous letters, as Mrs. [337]'s, [5416]'s and my association with you people has been one of the most pleasant and it is really a privilege to have you class us amongst your many friends.
   "Wishing you the compliments of the Season and again wishing to advise you that Mrs. [337] will be with you on January 6th, as she expects to leave here the night of January 5th, and know that you will make her stay as pleasant as you have in the past, I am..."
4. 12/31/29 EC's letter: "...Just a little note to again thank you for the piano. It certainly is proving a pleasure and a joy to all in the Institution..."
5. 3/01/30 See 5417-4, a business reading, for which Mr. [5417] was present.

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