This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of May, 1931, in accordance with request made by her mother, Mrs. [...], through Mrs. [959].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. In the living room of her

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body. Now, as we find, the conditions in the physical forces apparently are such as that the body would be an invalid physically, and that other conditions in the physical have arisen that make for greater hardships than just in the structural portions of the body, where the very sinews and tendons of the locomotaries have been attacked by the bacilli as destroyed that ability for the body to have perfect locomotion, or for conditions to be so that with resuscitating forces the body responds to normalcy in replenishing directions.
2. These, as we find, in the advanced stages of same - which has existed for almost a cycle, or more than six years, or nearly seven - in the advancing there have been those pressures created also in the cerebro-spinal system, that prevents a normal flow of blood supply to the lungs and bronchi, and an asthmatic condition is a result of same.
3. These conditions now, to begin with, may be aided in the body's own surroundings. We would not even change it 88 from its home, were these applications as may be given done with that of a prayerful and sincere desire on the part of those giving same. These, as we find, will only need an occasional restoring to those of the adjustments and manipulations to BRING about the normal forces. To be sure, it will require time; for remember, this has been EXISTENT a long period, and the body has adjusted itself to the changed environs, as to the flow of the life forces in the blood supply and the nerve energy, and this will be slow in the beginning; yet we will find that these will, within six months, show a material change for the better.
4. We would begin, then, in this manner:
5. Each day we would, in the evenings, massage the spine, and ESPECIALLY the lower portion of same, with sweet oil; that is, those portions that are in the LUMBAR and sacral. Not SCRUB, not causing pain by the manipulations, see? but a gentle massage from the upper dorsals to the end, but particularly in the lumbar and sacral region massage thoroughly with the oil, using about a tablespoonful, see? sweet oil. Then begin at the toes and massage same THOROUGHLY, going towards the body, making a CIRCULAR motion around the feet, the ankles, the upper portion of the limbs, to the knees and around the knees, also clear to the body - see?
6. Then, once each week - we would say on Fridays - we would make stupes of MULLEIN leaves and apply same for twenty to thirty minutes across the sacral and lumbar portions of the body, see? On such days give the massage just the same as the other.
7. After this has been done for one to two weeks, take the body to an osteopath and have a gentle treatment; the body as has administered this at its home (that is, these massage) WATCHING how this treatment is given. Then repeat this every month for at least five to six months, see?
8. For the asthmatic condition, have those properties made into an inhalant, as this:
   To 4 ounces of pure GRAIN alcohol (not 85%, but pure grain alcohol - that's a 190%, or 190 proof), add:

   Eucalyptol, or Oil of same...............20 minims,
Benzosol.................................10 minims,
Oil of Turp, or Rectified Oil of Turp.....5 minims,
Tolu in solution.........................40 minims,
Benzoin, Tincture of......................5 minims.

   Keep in a container at least twice the size, or an 8 ounce bottle with a glass cork. Shake solution together and inhale deep into the lungs and bronchi two or three times each day.
9. In the diet, keep that that is body-building, blood-building, and keep WELL balanced as to an alkalin and and an acid diet.
10. Keep the eliminations normal. Do not allow congestions from the inactive forces of the body.
11. Well to keep the braces, but do not have same so that they produce irritation in any manner. These should be re-adjusted for the time being, but gradually we will find we will be able to be rid of these, little by little, as stamen, strength, and the flow of blood is brought about in the body. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) Would you advise new braces being obtained?
    (A) This has just been given. These may be changed to meet the needs at the present, see? We wouldn't change the surroundings, but we would be very persistent, very consistent for the first six months. Once each month take the body to an osteopath for a GENERAL treatment. Once each week give the mullein stupes; that is, the green mullein - or gathered at the present - this put in a pan and scalding water poured over same, allowed to stand until cool enough to put hands in, then the leaves themselves are pressed and lain over the lumbar and sacral, with a towel over same to keep the heat for twenty to thirty minutes.
13. (Q) In massaging the body from the toes upward, should the limbs be massaged on the backs or all around?
    (A) Circular, as was given - this means all the way round. CIRCULAR motion, from the toes TOWARDS the body. Circular motion!
14. (Q) Would you suggest what osteopath to take the body to for the general treatment?
    (A) Anyone that's a good osteopath! We only give them once a month - anyone ought to do that very good, that knows his business at all!
15. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mother
    Copy to File

BACKGROUND

1. 5/19/31 Questions submitted by Mrs. [959]: "If treatments are to be given, where - lowest cost? Cause & remedy for asthma? If osteopathy is advised should we put her under Dr. Elisha T. Kirk's care? Should braces be continued? Or should she be developed by exercise? Should new braces be obtained?"
2. 5/22/31 Mother's letter: "I assume that the reading will deal first with infantile paralysis, [5682] suffered six and a half years ago, rendering her legs almost entirely powerless to move. The asthma has bothered only two and a half years. In either disease if treatment or medicine is recommended I take it that you will ask for explicit directions as to where either may be secured and how it should be administered. If in the course of the reading anything should call for a question I am trusting you to ask it."

REPORTS

1. 6/09/31 Mrs. [959]'s letter: "...Mrs. [...] [[5682]'s mother] is delighted with the reading and is beginning at once..."
2. 7/06/31 Mrs. [959]'s letter: "...The little [5682] girl is improving. She went upstairs by herself recently, which she has never done before. The parents are very happy..."
3. 10/18/31 Mrs. [959]'s letter: "...The little girl [5682] is improving rapidly. She has thrown away crutches and her legs are developing and her father told me last week is the happiest soul you ever saw and has all the faith in you and your work and he wished me to write to you how very much they appreciated what you have done. This is quite a joy to me, they are following every letter of your advice..."
4. 3/16/32 Mrs. [959]'s letter: "...The little [5682] girl is anxious to have another reading soon..."
5. 3/21/32 Mother's letter: "...I have been wanting another reading for three or four months but did not have the money. I am now enclosing a check for $10 and shall wait the time you assign for her reading. She goes to school so will be at home on Saturdays and Sundays also evenings. Following your instructions, [5682] has certainly improved. She is not free of asthma but is better I am sure. She also walks better, at least with more confidence. We found a delightful lady osteopath (Dr. Sarah Ure) in Charleston. Whether these few treatments have been of benefit I cannot say. Please tell me whether the treatments have been given correctly and if they should be continued or if it would be advisable to have two treatments on consecutive days. When we go to Charleston we can usually go one day and back the next, so could get one treatment in the morning another afternoon of next day. Please say how we are progressing and how we shall proceed now if any changes in treatments are to be made..."
6. 3/28/32 Mother's letter: "...Shall she continue to inhale the medicine you recommended for asthma? What articles of food shall she avoid? Shall we resume use of Mulleins soon as it comes up? I dried some for winter use but haven't used it. Please give definite schedule for us to work by..."
7. 4/02/32 EC gave her second reading, 5682-2, giving further suggestions especially as to diet.
8. 10/07/74 She requested copies of her readings, which were sent with the request for a report.
9. 11/01/74 She wrote: "I'm very sorry to report that we did not follow through on Mr. Cayce's prescriptions. I believe if we had had his help when I first had polio that I would be walking normally today. As it is, I still use braces and crutches. I do not have asthma but 2-3 times a year but would like to have his formula for the inhalant made up. My druggist has not been able to locate 'tolu in solution'. Can you tell me where we might be able to get it?" [She expressed intention of becoming A.R.E. member and visiting the library.]
10. 11/04/74 GD wrote that Ingram's Pharmacy, Va. Beach, secures Tolu in Solution from Sherwood Laboratories, 1601 E. 361st St., Willoughby, Ohio 44094.
11. 2/25/75 GD's note: Also Ingram Pharmacy tells me the trade name for Benzosol is GUIACOL BENZOATE; it has to be secured from a crude drug house, such as Eimer & Amend, 18 E. 3rd St., N.Y.C.

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