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RHEUMATISM AND NEURITIS VOL. 2

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Rheumatism and Neuritis Vol. 2

Contents Pages

A. Case Studies from the Readings (continued from Vol. 1):

1. Reading # 1663-1, 3, 4, 5, 50-yr-old woman 5

2. Reading # 1680-1, 43-yr-old woman 20

3. Reading # 1800-4, 6, Research Readings 23

4. Reading # 1820-1, 42-yr-old man 25

5. Reading # 2036-5, 15-yr-old girl 28



8. Reading # 2413-1, adult man 36


10. Reading # 2743-1, 2, 42-yr-old woman 44


12. Reading # 2866-1, 2, 32-yr-old woman 53







19. Reading # 4324-1, 2, adult woman 74

20. Reading # 4482-1, adult woman 80







(continued on the next page)



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B. Related Circulating Files and Research Bulletins*: 1. Acidity-Alkalinity 2. Appliances: Radio-Active 3. Appliances: Wet Cell Battery 4. Arthritis (Osteoarthritis) 5. Atomidine (electrified iodine) 6. Castor Oil Packs 7. Neurasthenia 8. Neuritis, Vol. 1 & 2 9. Osteopathy

10. Rheumatism, Research Bulleting 11. Rheumatism, Vol. 1, 2 & 3 12. Rheumatism and Neuritis, Vol. 1 13. Rheumatism: Sciatica 14. Toxemia

(Q) What has caused the arthritic condition? (A) Accumulations of poisons to the muscular forces of the body from the lack of the eliminations. This is more of the NEURITIC effect, NOT arthritic; though if it is allowed to remain it may BECOME static or arthritic in its nature. But if there is the use of the properties indicated, these should make for such conditions as to eliminate the sources and causes of this reinfecting the system. For as we have indicated, such conditions as neuritis, arthritis, rheumatism, or even fevers of many natures, are the EFFECT - and are reinfection in portions of the system. 1820-1

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INDEX OF READING 1663-1 F 50

Appliances: Radio-Active: Arthritis: Tendencies Par. 31--37, 43-A

Arthritis: Tendencies Par. 4, 16

Blood: Coagulation: Arthritis Par. 7--9

CEREBROSPINAL IMBALANCE

Diet: Acidity & Alkalinity Par. 40 Doctors Suggested: Tucker, A.R.: D.O. Par. 27, R1, R3

Eyes: Asthenia Par. 46-A

Glands: Arthritis Par. 4, 11, 15, 21, 43-A, 45-A Healing: Oneness Par. 47-A

Hormones: Lutein Par. 44-A

Injections: Hypodermic: Lutein: Glands Par. 44-A Intestines: Colonics: Toxemia Par. 43

Katabolism: Metabolism Par. 9, 10

Meditation: Appliances Par. 37, 38, 43-A

Oneness: Healing Par. 47-A Osteopathy: Arthritis: Tendencies Par. 26--29, 31, 38, 43-A

Physiology & Anatomy: Blood Par. 8--15 Physiotherapy: Massage: Swedish: Toxemia Par. 39 : Rubdowns: Salt Rum: Par. 39

Prescriptions: Atomidine: Glands Par. 24--26, 31, 38 Prophecy: Prognosis: Arthritis: Tendencies Par. 38

Psychosomatics: Arthritis Par. 21, 30

Rejuvenation Par. 30, 43-A

Religion: Christian Science Par. 47-A Sensations & Symptoms: Asthenia: Toxemia Par. 22 : Melancholia: Glands Par. 21

Toxemia: Arthritis Par. 16, 17

Triune Par. 47-A Uterus: Flooding Par. 12--14 Womb: Packing: Radium Par. 45-A



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TEXT OF READING 1663-1 F 50 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 18th day of August 1938. 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, with special reference to condition diagnosed as arthritis; also treatment for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions that may be asked, as I ask them. 2. EC: Yes - we have the body here, [1663]. 3. Now as we find, there are some disturbing influences in the physical forces of the body; that prevent a normal activity. 4. While these are allayed in some respects, we find that the disturbances are of such natures through the glandular system - and this is the source of the infection, that has been called arthritic in its tendencies. 5. But the complication that arises is from greater disturbing factors, as we find, than that which is even the source of this disturbance. 6. These then are the conditions as we find them with this body, [1663], we are speaking of, present in this room: 7. First, IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, here we find there is a lack of leucocyte performance. Not that there isn't at all times sufficient in number, but in their EFFICIENCY! This is rather an unusual condition. 8. But owing to those activities in which there has been an injection into the blood stream, we find that these - WITHOUT correction of that condition which CAUSED the disturbance in the blood stream - have hindered an activity in the blood supply; WEAKENED it in some directions; to prevent proper coagulation - but aided it in some other directions. 9. Hence as we find, in the hormone of the blood and through the activity of the hemoglobin, there is a little disturbance occasionally in the metabolism - or in what may be physically seen as periods of irregularity in the heart pulsation. 10. But the greater disturbances arise in the katabolism; in the ability of the leucocyte, through the activity of the lymph and the emunctory circulation, to carry at all times sufficient activity. And the lack of efficiency in the plasm of same produces a weakness, a condition in which there is a drawing upon the nerve supply itself; not indigency, nor the lack of impulse, but the lack of the REACTION to that impulse for activity. 11. The sources for the disturbance through the circulatory forces in this body, as we find, are in a condition existent in the cerebrospinal system, from which the impulses arise through the sympathetic as well as the cerebrospinal system for activities of glandular forces; as related to thyroid, adrenal, and the glandular forces as WITHIN the activity of the spleen, gall duct and a part of the liver activity. 12. Hence as we find, in times back there were the periods when the profuseness at Periods called for the drastic measures to prevent such flows as to drain the system.



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13. Such measures HAVE aided, yet there has not been the relieving of the impulse for activity. 14. Thus we have this strain upon the general nerve system, or coordinating between the activity of the sympathetic AND the cerebrospinal as related to impulses and activities even in the RATIONALIZING of impulse through the sensory forces. 15. Not, then, the need of other than removing the pressures, to allow the impulses of the activity through the nerve forces in the ganglia of the cerebrospinal system - through which there is impulse and activity to the glandular system; with the purifying of the glandular system. 16. Thus we may eradicate the poisons that have been accumulations, making pressures upon nerve tendons through the system so as to create an arthritic reaction - when there is NOT, in the present, a true arthritic condition! 17. However, if the impulse in this direction is not removed - and continues backing into the system those poisons, with a thinned leucocyte - we would find these conditions would gradually become as it were more and more crystallized and affect the nervous system, then gradually the locomotory system. 18. These as we find, then, have made complications with the ORGANS OF THE BODY - in these manners: 19. At times the impulses to the organs of the sensory system become accentuated; as the hearing, the sight, the feeling, the speech, the touch; while at other times they become - instead of the KEENNESS to reactions - exaggerated in such manners as not to function even as has been by the body considered heretofore as normal. 20. These we find are only indications and impulses. 21. We find in the throat - as about the glandular forces in the thyroid, the whole of the vagus system - a fullness occurs; with especially the depressed feelings, the desire to be alone, the desires for the holding to self in activities from the impulses that arise from the sensory forces. 22. Also we find that the deeper or cerebrospinal impulses, as it were, are TIRED OUT; the feet and lower limbs heavy, achey impulses through those portions of the system; through the abdomen and torso rather just conscious of the organs being present within the activity of the body without particular hurt or particular distress - unless aroused by acute conditions from nervous digestion, and then they become more of the acute disturbing forces. 23. THEN, TO REMOVE THE CAUSES, AS WELL AS THE EFFECTS THAT HAVE THUS FAR BEEN PRODUCED IN THE SYSTEM OF THIS BODY, [1663] we are speaking of, present in this room: 24. First we would begin with small doses of Atomidine; one minim (drop) in half a glass of water before the morning meal for three to five days. Then increase the dosage to two minims, for about five days. 25. Then leave off for two or three days, and then commence over again. 26. But after the five days of taking the two minims, we would begin then with osteopathic treatments twice a week - and do not take the Atomidine, either the one or the two minims, on the days that the osteopathic treatments are to be made.



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27. The osteopathic adjustments we would have under the supervision of such an one as in the Osteopathic Hospital at Raleigh. 28. Have the adjustments made specifically in the lumbar axis, 9th dorsal, and from the 3rd dorsal to the 1st and 2nd cervical - but rather in the ORDER as indicated; which, to be sure, is somewhat reverse to the manner these would ORDINARILY be made. 29. These adjustments would be made about twice a week; and it shouldn't be necessary to have more than six or eight, before there would be a rest period from same for at least two to three weeks - and then another period of taking same. 30. Then, keep that attitude of constructive, creative forces within self. For all healing of every nature must arise within the self. For there is the ability within the physical body to recreate or reproduce itself, as well as the activities for assimilating that from which the re-creation is to be brought about. 31. After the second or third osteopathic adjustment (not before then, because these vibrations are not to be taken until the glandular system has been stirred to activity by the use of the Atomidine in the system - which is atomic iodine), we would begin then with the use of the Radio-Active Appliance. This is to be used preferably as the body rests in the afternoon, rather than at night or morning. Use it in the afternoons, at periods when long waking, long thought, long activity has WEARIED the body - not so much mentally as physically, yet mentally tired also. Use for thirty minutes to an hour, and circulate the attachments about the body in this manner: 32. 1st day - the first attachment (coming from the anode marked to ALWAYS be attached first) would be made to the right wrist; while the other plate would be attached last, to the left ankle. 33. 2nd day - make the first attachment to the left wrist, the last to the right ankle. 34. 3rd day - the first plate would be attached to the left ankle, the last to the right wrist. 35. 4th day - attach the first plate to the right ankle, the last to the left wrist. 36. Thus a circle of the body will have been made in the attachments; the first attachment each time becoming the positive, the last the negative. 37. And when the Appliance is attached, use that period for the meditation - or the affirmation as to the body's oneness with the Creative Forces for a purposefulness in manifesting among its associates and fellow men the glory of a RISEN Lord! 38. Thus we will find that the periods of the Atomidine, the periods of the mechanical adjustments (osteopathically), and the periods of rest while using the Appliance, will all become more and more sort of "looked for" as helpful experiences; and we will bring a near normal force, ELIMINATING all of these disturbances. 39. During all of these treatments, it is well that occasionally - about once a month, or oftener if so desired - there be the use of the colonic irrigation, with the bodily massage - not adjustments but a general hydrotherapy treatment with a Swedish massage, and followed with the oils or salt rum rubs; that such stimulation may aid the superficial circulation.



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40. In the matter of the diet - this should not be of such a nature that the body becomes subject, as it were, to same. Rather follow the inclinations - keeping a proper balance in alkalinity and acidity, with the inclination for greater alkalinity than acidity. 41. Thus we will find we will bring near to normal forces of this body, [1663]. 42. Ready for questions. 43. (Q) What causes the severe ache at the back of my neck and through the shoulders and other parts of the body? (A) As has been indicated, there are specific centers where IMPULSES - through the ganglia between sympathetic and cerebrospinal systems - have become improper; or where there is the lack of proper impulse to the system. These give rise to their activity in the very impulses or aches that are felt. After the second or third of such osteopathic adjustments (provided, of course, that the glandular system has been cleansed), we find that these effects should disappear. But even when these disappear, do not leave off those periods of rest, when there is the raising of the creative energies and forces within the body - through the use of the Radio-Active Appliance, which - as indicated - is to equalize impulse by the very use of energies within the own body. 44. (Q) Shall I continue to take the intravenous injections of Lutein (glandular fluid extracted from ovaries of hogs)? (A) We would not; PROVIDED all of these others as suggested are taken. 45. (Q) What are the effects now, if any, of the radium packing used in the uterus two years ago to block menopause? (A) As indicated, this has been effective; yet, owing to the impulses and pressures, there has been a lack of proper distribution of the energies that are a part of the glandular activity at such periods. Hence the necessity not only for the cleansing of the glandular forces and system, but for the stimulating of the ganglia along the cerebrospinal system and those specific centers over the body in such a way and manner that the proper eliminations and coordinations may be set up - and then the equalizing of the energies and the raising of the impulses properly, through the vibratory forces of the body being coordinated in the use of the Radio-Active Appliance. Thus we will bring the better and near to normal force for this body. 46. (Q) How can I strengthen my eyes? (A) Through the application and use of those things just indicated. For when we remove the pressures, as we have indicated, we will find the new flow of blood, the new flow of impulse will QUICKEN and make for better conditions throughout. 47. (Q) Will a study of Christian Science by Mrs. Eddy be more effective than medicines? (A) Rather use each in its own sphere. As the body understands, we have a body-physical, we have a body-mental, we have a body-spiritual. They are one, yet each has its attributes that function either separately or coordinantly. The active force in all of these is of the spiritual nature; but release same within each sphere, so that the spiritual forces may function - not so much by the use of



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drugs, but rather those stimulations as indicated that may only aid the impulse for the activity of the creative energies and forces through the system. All healing is one, whether in the laying on of hands, by word of mouth, by mechanotherapy, mechanical applications or what not. GOD is the Creative Force that gives life - and not the medicine or the application! 48. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 1663-1 F 50 R1. GD's note: Mrs. [1663] said after the reading that she fully believes that the reading is correct in every detail; she will certainly follow the suggestions; will talk to Dr. Tucker first and get him to agree to follow the directions for the osteopathic treatments. R2. 8/18/38 P.M. She had 1663-2, her Life Reading [not included in this file]. R3. 9/18/38 Letter: "I took my Physical Reading to Dr. Tucker last Thursday and he seemed deeply interested. He said, 'Before I read what you have brought me I'd like to give you my opinion on your condition.' I consented, and when we compared notes with the reading you gave, the diagnosis was the same. He said, 'Mr. Cayce MUST have had training in osteopathy.'" R4. 10/5/38 Letter: "I am decidedly better, altho the aches have not entirely disappeared." R5. 12/3/38 "I have followed directions and my improvement has been wonderful, altho one or two little things still persist." R6. 12/14/38 See 1663-3, her second Physical Reading.



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INDEX OF READING 1663-3 F 50 Appliances: Radio-Active: Rheumatism Par. 14, 26-A Assimilations: Eliminations: Rheumatism Par. 5 CHOLECYSTITIS Diet: Cholecystitis Par. 8 Feet: Arches: Sprains Par. 20-A Intestines: Colonics: Rheumatism Par. 11, 16-A, 17-A : Walls: Injuries: Colonics Par. 17-A Liver: Kidneys: Glands Par. 23-A, 24-A NEURITIS Osteopathy: Cholecystitis Par. 12, 13, 18-A, 19-A, 21-A : Feet: Arches Par. 20-A : Rheumatism Par. 10 Physiotherapy: Packs: Castor Oil: Cholecystitis Par. 21-A Prescriptions: Eno Salts: Rheumatism Par. 11, 21-A, 22-A, 25-A : Epsom Salts: Eliminations Par. 21-A : Olive Oil: Par. 21-A BACKGROUND OF READING 1663-3 F 50 B1. 12/10/38 Questions submitted. TEXT OF READING 1663-3 F 50 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 14th day of December, 1938. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1663]; this we have had before. 3. As we find, there has been a great improvement in the physical forces of the body, as well as the general mental attitude. 4. However, there are still in the physical forces the sources of disturbance causing the nerve pressure in muscular portions of the shoulders and arms, as well as affecting at times other portions of the body. 5. These as we find arise from a condition which has existed with the sources of elimination in the alimentary canal and the activity of the ducts and glands as to the producing of some activities for the assimilating of elements in the system.



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6. Hence when there are fats of a nature, these are more in evidence than at other times, - the gall duct as related to liver activity. 7. These as we find, then, are the SOURCES that need the greater consideration and activity in the present. 8. And the diet should be maintained as has been indicated. Stress, though, rather the eliminating of any quantity of fats. 9. These will be then such changes as we find necessary. 10. Keep the manipulative forces occasionally, also the enemas to cleanse the colon of the excess. 11. But now we would also use small doses of Eno Salt, - a level to a heaping teaspoonful once or twice a day. While this will produce an inclination for a greater activity through the alimentary canal, this should be aided occasionally by the use of the colonics, - high colonics, - to make for the elimination of these poisons through the very nature of the condition, or from the lack of the greater quantity of the peristaltic movement through these portions of the system, - so that the poisons may be cleansed from the body. 12. Eventually it may be possible to drain the gall duct through the osteopathic or manipulative measures. This should NOT be undertaken, however, for some time yet, - not until there is a greater and better coordination established between the upper and the lower hepatic circulation. 13. Stimulate, though, osteopathically, the drainages from the alimentary canal. Stimulate gently the activity of the liver and especially the area about the pancreas and the gall duct. 14. These as we find, with the keeping of the other suggestions of the Appliance, the general activity, should be the measures for the body in the present. 15. Ready for questions. 16. (Q) How often would you suggest the colonic irrigations? (A) This, to be sure, may depend upon the reaction of the influences indicated in the present. But at least once a month, though just enemas and NOT a high colonic may be taken somewhat oftener. We would give them body-temperature, and take precautions that antiseptics are used in the last waters, so as not to prove a strain or drain upon the body. 17. (Q) There was a slight injury to the walls of the lower bowels as a result of childbirth. Will colonic irrigations be harmful to this condition? (A) Not if they are given properly. 18. (Q) Have the osteopathic treatments produced the desired results? (A) These as we find are PRODUCING the desired results, and are very well given. There should be more consideration, too, in the osteopathic adjustments, to drainages of the areas as indicated for the present. 19. (Q) How often should they be given? (A) Once in ten days or such a matter, depending upon the manner in which the general reactions are apparent. If it is felt that these are needed more often, very well. 20. (Q) The arch of the left foot is apparently sprained. It has been strapped tightly with adhesive tape. What is the condition? Should something else be done?



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(A) We would make the osteopathic adjustment in same, in the muscular forces on the underside of the limb, and then through the bursa of the feet and especially in the arch support or in the center of the foot THROUGH the osteopathic adjustment. 21. (Q) Is the gall bladder the source of the infection? [As Dr. Tucker thinks?] (A) As indicated, this area. It is as much the disturbance through the functioning of the liver itself AS the gall duct - which they combine, of course, to make the disturbance. If there is continued disturbance in the area, we find the use of the Castor Oil Packs would be most beneficial. However, until after the Holiday Season we would use rather the Eno Salt as indicated, - and then when there is the ability to have a greater rest, use the Packs, - at least three thicknesses of flannel dipped in and wrung out of Castor Oil, as hot as the body can stand, and applied directly over the liver, the gall duct, and even to the caecum area. Each time that the Pack is put on, let it remain for at least two hours. Rest during the period, to be sure. Such application may be followed (the next day) by the use of the Epsom Salts OR a large quantity of Olive Oil, internally, as so desired. When begun, we would use such Packs once or twice a week. The Epsom Salts OR the Olive Oil would be taken afterwards to FLUSH the system, see? 22. (Q) Altho lessened greatly, the rheumatic ache is still felt in different parts of the body. Why? (A) As indicated, this is why we would in the present use the Eno Salt, - which is a character of fruit salts which will act as a manner of elimination to reduce the inclinations for these poisons to produce pressures in various portions of the system. 23. (Q) Is the glandular system functioning properly now? (A) Naturally there are still some disturbances, but with the general distribution by and through the manipulative forces, and the greater activity or stimulation for the liver becoming more normal as to its functioning in assimilating and eliminating, these will improve the general glandular system also. For the liver is AS a gland, see? 24. (Q) Is any specific organ in the body not properly functioning now? (A) The organs of the hepatic circulation are sympathetically affected, especially; that is, about the liver and the kidneys are involved. Naturally from the very sources or nature of these in their activity, there is felt at times a depression through other portions, or organs. But as indicated, these effects are functional and sympathetic in some manners. 25. (Q) Is the massage being given by the trained woman in Raleigh correct, or the type that was indicated for me? (A) This is very well. This we would leave off gradually, if there is the osteopathic adjustment, - and if the Eno Salt is taken. 26. (Q) Should the Appliance be continued in the same manner? (A) It should be continued. See that the connections are tight, and that the applications to the body are not TOO tight when applied but that they are attached firmly; also that the plates are kept polished before and after being used on body. We are through with this Reading.



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REPORTS OF READING 1663-3 F 50 R1. 12/28/38 Letter: "I was so glad to get the reading and am following it to my great joy. Dr. Tucker said yesterday I have improved GREATLY. He is very much pleased and seemed quite interested in the Castor Oil Pack. He certainly has cooperated. So I'll go along now for the next many months until every trace of poison is removed as I am sure it will be... "Christmas is always a hard season for me - I fear because we do not celebrate it enough with the main idea in view. This year was the best I have had in many years - thanks to you. It was a thrilling experience to get the reading in your presence last August but to get it at a distance was even more so." R2. 2/3/39 She referred Mrs. [1810] for a Physical Reading. R3. 2/23/39 Letter: "I am closer to my Maker because of your help and, Mr. Cayce, little did I know when I sent you a card last August wishing that I could study the Bible under your direction, that I'd really be doing it. I don't know how much I am getting but even I can see an improvement in my living. It is not always so easy, this self-discipline, but I am glad to be trying. "It is the first time in my life I have really gotten down to a serious study of that great book. I think I was waiting for you as a teacher." R4. 6/22/39 Letter: "A year ago I had never heard of Mr. Cayce. I was in physical pain and considerable mental anguish; scarcely knowing which way to turn. Today, returning from the Congress I have a different outlook on life and feel I can go on with a better understanding of service. "Your message to me on Sunday afternoon [262-121, Par. 16-A], I heard, of course, but did not get the meaning as I should, so I'll be waiting eagerly to get it in print from Gladys. I pray to understand it intelligently and put it to use... "I'll be home for my physical check-up this afternoon." R5. 6/22/39 See 1663-4, her third Physical Reading.



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INDEX OF READING 1663-4 F 51 CHOLECYSTITIS Doctors Suggested: Hardin, J. Ella: D.O. Par. 9-A : Tucker, A.R.: D.O. Par. 9-A Intestines: Colonics: Neuritis Par. 4, 9-A Osteopathy: Neuritis Par. 4, 9-A Psychosomatics: Neuritis Par. 5 Sensations & Symptoms: Ache: Head: Toxemia Par. 4

TEXT OF READING 1663-4 F 51 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 22nd day of June, 1939. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1663]; this we have had before. 3. As we find, in many respects the body is near to normal in the reactions. To be sure, there are still those weaknesses and tendencies in those areas from which the source of infection arose, - namely, through the inclination for the disturbance in the colon, that caused the toxic forces to become magnified and thus affecting the nervous system and producing the pressures in portions of the extremities, especially. 4. Then, we find that occasionally there needs to be the precaution by having the colonics with the adjustments, - when there is the feeling of depression, or the slight headaches that may occur from the accumulation of toxic forces and pressures from same upon the nerve forces, causing those indications of disturbance. Thus we would keep the drainage set up in the system. 5. These, with the general mental attitude towards creative forces and energies as expended in the relationships with others, should keep the body near to the normal conditions in the present. 6. As to how often such applications would be made, then, would - of course - depend upon just how oft there is the recurrence of those conditions indicated. 7. Follow these, and as we find we should keep the better forces and influences for this body of [1663]. 8. Ready for questions. 9. (Q) Would it be well or best for me to go to Dr. Ella Hardin, Durham, N.C., for both the osteopathic treatments AND the colonics, or just for the colonics and continue osteopathic treatments under Dr. Tucker? (A) We would have them both together, - one following the other will be much more beneficial. These, then, should not be necessary more than once a month, or possibly once in six weeks, - until the system has adjusted itself to the purifying forces and the cleansing and the natural reaction through same to the circulatory forces. We are through with this Reading.



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REPORTS OF READING 1663-4 F 51 R1. 7/39 Mrs. [1663] referred Mrs. [1947] for readings. R2. 7/9/39 Letter: "My physical reading was so encouraging, and the message enclosed, which was given me at the Congress meeting [262-121, Par. 16-A], means much to me... "I took the readings to Dr. Hardin of Durham and she is most willing to cooperate. She asked me to get Dr. Dobbins' address in N.Y. as she is to be up there in August and would like to meet him, after my report of his lecture at the Congress... Dr. Hardin is INTENSELY INTERESTED in what I told her. "I think I was just as thrilled with Mrs. [1947]'s reading as she was. We spent two hours talking about it. You see, this is the first reading I have seen other than my own (I find it easier to understand than my own!)... "My niece [1992] will be in contact with Mr. Cayce later... "If my plans go as I wish, Mr. Cayce will give readings for all my family. It is such a wonderful opportunity!" R3. 7/15/39 Letter: "Is it time to send more money for the lessons? [A Search for God, Book I] They are worth more than all my worldly possessions. What a treasure-house to work in and with! Applying them may not always be easy but it is a challenge!" R4. 10/39 She referred her sister [2035] and nephew-in-law [2298] for readings. R5. 6/27/40 See 1663-5, her fourth physical and last reading.



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INDEX OF READING 1663-5 F 52 ANEMIA Appliances: Radio-Active: Insomnia Par. 13 Arthritis Par. 9 Diet: Toxemia Par. 12 Doctors Suggested: Tucker, A.R.: D.O. Par. 6 Feet: Arches: Sprains Par. 14 Osteopathy: Anemia Par. 4--7 : Cholecystitis Par. 5--7 Physiotherapy: Massage: Camphor: Feet: Sprains Par. 14 : Mutton Tallow: Par. 14 : Turpentine: Par. 14 Prescriptions: Eno Salts: Arthritis Par. 9 : Figs, Syrup Of: Eliminations Par. 10 BACKGROUND OF READING 1663-5 F 52 B1. 6/27/40 Wire: "Give specific diet - recommend laxative - cause of insomnia - examine left foot sprained and fractured two years ago - further instructions to Dr. Tucker." TEXT OF READING 1663-5 F 52 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of June, 1940. 3. As we find, in many respects conditions are improved from that as we have had at some periods before; yet in others there are inclinations for a form of anemia to manifest itself, - and with this character of anemia there is the tendency for the crystallizing of the salts or acids for the body. 4. The osteopathic adjustments should be of the nature to stimulate the activity of the liver, the gall duct AND the kidneys. 5. The nervous condition has been more from pressures on the general nerve system. The gall bladder is NOT so disturbing, or will not be if there is that character of stimulation osteopathically as we have indicated; for, eventually the gall bladder may be emptied osteopathically, or drained, and thus prevent a great deal of disturbance.



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6. Hence the suggestions for Dr. Tucker are that he stimulate drainages from the system, and from those centers from which those organs indicated receive their impulse. These are to be stimulated, and then there is to be the general relaxing of the body for the general nervous condition. 7. And when the manipulations or adjustments are given, arrange to rest for at least thirty minutes afterwards; not just sitting or moving about, but rest lying down! 8. Then the diets should be followed very closely in line with that which has been indicated for the body. We find that the diets will have much more than anything else to do with the tendency for the muscular forces to be affected, or with keeping down the acids; except the character of eliminations kept, which will be aided by the manner and kind of the osteopathic adjustments needed and indicated for the body. 9. The diet should be the greater laxative measure. Otherwise, we find that the ENO SALTS are less irritating and better for the eliminating of the calcium deposits which at times cause distress in the extremities. When taking this, take about a teaspoonful in a glass of water each morning before breakfast for four to five days. This is a fruit salts, rather than mineral. 10. Then, after this is left off, take a mild laxative of a vegetable nature, the base of which is Senna; such as Syrup of Figs or the like. 11. These would be the better eliminants. 12. In the diet, keep away from white breads, too much of cakes or pastries. Have plenty of green, raw vegetables, as well as cooked vegetables. Fish, fowl or lamb are preferable for meats, if and when these are desired. No fried food at all should be taken. 13. The use of the Radio-Active Appliance would eliminate the insomnia and relieve the nervous disturbance, if used when ready to retire, or when resting during the day. 14. As for the conditions in the extremities, or foot, where there have been the strains, we find that a local application would be most beneficial. Once or twice, or three times each week, bathe the member with considerable amount of warm or hot water, and for quite a period. Then massage into the foot, and the joints, an equal combination of Mutton Tallow (melted), Spirits of Camphor and Spirits of Turpentine. After such a massage it would also be well to wrap the foot in flannel until the next day. This done several times, we should find a great deal of the pain and strain should be removed from the member disturbed in the present. 15. Doing all of these, in the manners indicated, we should find great improvement. 16. We are ready for questions. 17. (Q) Any further instructions as to how I may get back to normal health? (A) If we will keep these, and be consistent with them, the body may get back to normal. We are through with this Reading.

REPORTS OF READING 1663-5 F 52 R1. 6/28/40 Son's letter [who later had a son born for whom they secured a life reading - Case [2584]]: "I want to write and thank you first of all for what you have done to help pull my mother [1663] out of the doldrums. I have been very much



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interested in her reports of your excellent work and, most of all, have enjoyed seeing her get a better hold on herself... Her trouble is, I feel, shared by many, many women of her class. 'Too much leisure time.'... Her study with you has done her a world of good, helping her over a critical time. But that again is introspective and individual. What her life cries for is ACTION outside of herself... She, of course, thinks she is tremendously busy!! She thinks she has and has had for many years much more than she could do. This is obviously a mental limitation she has imposed to dodge social activity... She is not using a fraction of her really very able gifts of mind and personality. This, I believe, is the cause of her great unrest, her dissatisfaction with herself, her over-abundance of worry, her feeling of inferiority... [1663] isn't putting out her best, and hasn't been for many, many years. She is full of fears - fears of ill health, fears of entertaining, fears of really plunging into the middle of life and giving her splendid talents. She's done a good job of her home, and her young'uns (even if this one seems to contradict that in this impertinent letter!) - BUT 'the young'uns have flew the coop' - the past is gone and it's time to get her going at something constructive to occupy happily the next 30 to 40 years of her life. She has so much to give, that I hate to see her tearing up herself, and holding back, when I know she might be so very much happier and do her fine talents justice. "I am writing you very frankly, feeling that you are the one person who can help her accomplish this end. I could never tell her what I have confided in you. I could - but it would defeat the end I have in mind. She can gain that confidence only by DOING, GIVING...she needs confidence, not criticism ...there's more in her to give than she has ever dreamed... "If you feel there is a germ in what I say, recommending to her some of these outside activities, or anything else you feel would do the trick, I believe it would remake her...if you see her problem in somewhat the same light, you can be the means of bringing it to pass. And I should be ever grateful to you."

R2. 7/1/40 EC wrote an encouraging letter to the son, saying he would talk to Mrs. [1663] in that light, as he had already done and as her Life Reading [1663-2] had also done.

R3. 7/4/40 Letter: "Thanks once more for everything - the Readings for my youngest son [2285] and me, and the inspiration of the group at the Congress... I'll take my physical check-up to Dr. Tucker tomorrow. I am going to ask him to write to you. I think I am doing pretty well considering the fact I was down with bronchial 'flu' twice last winter and was laid up six weeks with a sprained knee (from a fall on the ice). All that in addition to my bad foot."

R4. 9/15/42 Mrs. [1663] had Life Reading for her other grandson, - [2814], little brother of [2584]. See EC's ltrs. & hers in their files. R5. 1/16/45 Letter: "Dear friends - I, too, loved Edgar Cayce dearly. He remade my life for me and I am bearing my loss of my husband more bravely because of all Mr. Cayce taught me."



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INDEX OF READING 1680-1 F 43 ASSIMILATIONS: ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION Blood: Coagulation: Poor Par. 11 CATARRH Clairvoyance Of E.C.: Action & Places Par. 2 Diet: Assimilations: Eliminations: Incoordination Par. 19 : Vitamins: Codiron: Assimilations: Eliminations: Incoordination Par. 20 Electrotherapy: Diathermy: Eliminations Par. 17, 20 Healing: Consistency & Persistency Par. 21 Intestines: Colonics: Eliminations Par. 18 NEURITIS: TENDENCIES Osteopathy: Neuritis: Tendencies Par. 16, 20 Research Potential Par. 2 RHEUMATISM: TENDENCIES TEMPERATURE: FEVER: AFTER EFFECTS BACKGROUND OF READING 1680-1 F 43 B1. 9/1/38 Letter: "I have been indifferent to bad health ever since I was a young child. I should like to overcome this in order to be of greater use in this life... Can you explain why, twelve years after her death, I am troubled with terrifying dreams of my mother? She was of a very violent temper and I was always very much afraid of her. I have also an immediate need of finding an assistant in my business." TEXT OF READING 1680-1 F 43 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of September, 1938. 2. EC: (While mumbling over address and trying to locate body - "Yes - it's beyond where the street car turns.") 3. Yes. 4. Now as we find, the disturbing conditions that prevent the normal or better physical functioning of the system arise from rather a complication.



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5. The effects are from the one or same cause, yet the multiplicity of activity through various portions of the system has made and does make at this particular period for disturbing conditions that become quite aggravating to the body at times. 6. These then are conditions as we find them with this body, [1680], we are speaking of. 7. In times back (when a child) there were left the effects of temperature and infectious forces. These produced within the lymph circulation a catarrhal condition, or effect, which has prevented and does at these times prevent proper functioning; producing disturbances to the functioning of the system. 8. Hence as we have found, there are times when the body feels much better, yet few times that it could say it was entirely free from some disturbance. 9. It has affected mostly the digestive system. And those effects upon the ability of the body to assimilate and to eliminate nominally have been only aided by the effects of applications made from time to time. 10. This naturally has created and does create a disturbance in the very nature and character of the blood supply. 11. Hence we find at periods there is the breaking down of the ability of coagulation, even through the functioning of organs themselves. Hence at times we will find disturbances to the soft tissue of face, head and neck, throat; and at other time disturbances through the pulmonaries, or pains through same; at others a great disturbance is seen through the abilities of elimination and of assimilation. At other times we find, when there is a particular weakness in the system or an overexertion of any kind, there are rather disturbing and distressing conditions. 12. It has been very necessary then for the body to be very precautious as to its activities, in the abilities to keep the feet warm or dry, to keep out of drafts; and to engage in at times exercises or activities that were appealing yet owing to the very nature of the disturbances the body was prevented from becoming active. 13. With the changes that are coming about in the functionings of the system as related to the blood supply, now we find the effects that become as of a neuritic nature; and at times a rheumatic disturbance through the system. 14. And unless there are the abilities of the system to make for changes that will produce better building and reserve supply, these conditions will gradually make for greater disturbance through the body. 15. As we find, then, in making applications for the body that would be the more beneficial: 16. Through deep manipulations osteopathically administered, we would stimulate all centers along the spinal system. While it will be found that some segments need alignment - as through the lumbar area and through the upper dorsal - it is rather the general stimulation that is needed THROUGHOUT the system for the greater help or benefit, WITH the specific alignment where from time to time there will be the congested areas - through the attempts of the system to adjust itself, through better stimulation to the impulses for activity through the nerve forces in the ganglia along the cerebrospinal system. These treatments would be given twice a week.



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17. Once a week, during the same periods, and under the supervision of the one giving the osteopathic adjustments, we would use the Diathermy; with special reference to this being applied as a stimulation for the liver and the gall duct areas. But these treatments should be rather LOW and not too HIGH a vibration, though sufficiently high to create the heat NECESSARY for assisting the system with the activities of the manipulative forces to not only RID the system of the poisons but to stimulate the eliminations in such ways and manners as to bring about the better forces for the body. 18. As we find, then, it would be necessary also at times to use the colonic irrigations for removing the excess poisons through the colon areas. 19. In the DIET - this should never consist of fried foods at all! Not so that the body becomes where it is as it were just following a routine, but rather observe these precautions. The meats should only consist of fish, fowl or lamb. As to vegetables, never combine too many of those that grow above the ground without some of those that grow beneath the ground. Such an observance would be more specific for the body. 20. AFTER there has been at least one month of the treatments osteopathically, twice a week; and four of the Diathermy treatments; THEN we would begin with Codiron as a tonic. 21. Do these, being persistent and consistent; and we will bring the better conditions, better strength, better vitality, better resistance for this body. 22. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 1680-1 F 43 R1. 9/10/38 EC wrote advising that her questions would be best answered in a Life Reading.



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INDEX OF READING 1800-4

Appliances: RADIO-ACTIVE

Catarrh Par. 7

Eliminations Par. 2, 7

Headache Par. 7

Neuralgia Par. 7

Rheumatism Par. 7

Sleep: Appliances: Radio-Active Par. 7

BACKGROUND OF READING 1800-4 B1. GD's note: This is apparently the first reading on the general directions for making a Radio-Active Appliance….

TEXT OF READING 1800-4, 7/27/25 2. In giving the conditions for which this would be a relief, we would first give that of the effect as is produced by such a combination of metals and elements, and their relation to the conditions that may become unbalanced in the human organism, thus causing distress or disease to various portions of the body. The metal, as is seen, is the element as is understood, and known already, to produce a form of electronic vibration, which to the body becomes a form of motion for same, for we find (turning then to the body) the human body made up of electronic vibration, with each atom and element of the body, each organ and organism of same, having its electronic or unit of vibration necessary for the sustenance of, and equilibrium in, that particular organism. Each unit, then, being a cell or a unit of life in itself, with its capacity of reproducing itself by the first form or law as is known of reproduction, by division of same. When any force in any organ, any element of the body, becomes deficient in its ability to reproduce that equilibrium necessary for the sustenance of the physical existence and reproduction of same, that portion becomes deficient, deficient through electronic energy as is necessary. This may become by injury, by disease, received from external forces; received from internal forces by the lack of eliminations as are produced in the system, by the lack of other agencies to meet the requirements of same in body. 7. Then for others, or for the general or specific conditions: Any catarrhal (and the body is more heir to this than any other condition existing in the forces of the human body) condition existing in any portion of the organism of the system, whether head, throat, nasal, ear, lung, stomach, liver, kidneys or urinary organs of the system. Any condition as borders on any of those in which eliminations produce a condition, this would be found beneficial. Such as some of these: In the early form of rheumatism, neuralgia, headaches, or any condition produced



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by poor eliminations of the system. To be sure, this is as an equalizer and would only act in that same force wherein normal rest to the body becomes recuperative powers for same. This, then, rather a preventive of such conditions arising in the body than of a curative force, save as the body through mental forces, and through the action of the normal forces, pertaining to appetite and rebuilding forces of the body, would become assistance to same. INDEX OF READING 1800-6

APPLIANCES:RADIO-ACTIVE :Solutions: Camphor, Spirits of: Curative Par. 8-A :Gold, Chloride of: Par. 8-A :Silver, Nitrate of: Par. 8-A

Neuritis: Appliances: Radio-Active: Curative Par. 8-A

Rheumatism: Appliances: Radio-Active Par. 8-A

Tumors: Appliances: Radio-Active Par. 8-A

TEXT OF READING 1800-6, 8/8/25

8. (Q) What would spirits of camphor, silver nitrate and gold chloride, each, cure [with the use of the radio active appliance]? (A) Silver nitrate is a nerve stimulant, see? Any condition pertaining to the nerve system. Chloride of Gold - any condition wherein there is any form of the condition bordering on rheumatics, or of the necessity of rejuvenating any organ of the system showing the delinquency in action, see? Nitrate as is added through the silver solution to central portions (which may be alternated with gold and silver) for those of a neurotic condition, even unto neuritis, or any form of condition pertaining to enlarged joints, muscles, tissue, any protuberance as comes to portions of body.



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INDEX OF READING 1820-1 M 42 Arthritis: General Par. 20-A : Tendencies Par. 20-A Cancer: Tendencies Par. 6 Diet: Ulcers Par. 11, 21-A Intestines: Enemas: Ulcers Par. 16 Nausea: Vomiting: Ulcers Par. 6 Neuritis: General Par. 20-A : Tendencies Par. 20-A Physiotherapy: Packs: Castor Oil: Eliminations Par. 17 Prescriptions: Alcaroid: Ulcers Par. 13 : Castoria: Eliminations Par. 22-A : Figs, Syrup Of: Par. 22-A : Mercury: After Effects Par. 4 : Olive Oil: Ulcers Par. 10 Rest: Ulcers Par. 12, 14, 15 Rheumatism: General Par. 20-A Surgery: Preventive: General Par. 8 ULCERS BACKGROUND OF READING 1820-1 M 42 B1. For years has had stomach trouble; terrible pains, - when attacks come he has to lie down, no matter where he is. Goes for days doubled up with pain, holding his stomach. Also has begun to have arthritic tendencies. Was in the war, and exposed a great deal; the family think something happened to him then. He has spent months in government hospitals, they've taken a hundred or more X-Rays but have never been able to determine the cause, or at least they didn't tell him, and none of his family were with him for them to tell. So we've been afraid he has ulcers or cancer. [See 1820-3, Par. R1.] TEXT OF READING 1820-1 M 42 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of February, 1939.



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2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1820]. 3. Now as we find, conditions are rather serious with this body. These as we find arise from conditions which have existed for some time, and their cause is rather a complication of disturbances. 4. There have been the effects of the activity of the salts of mercury AND some brass or brazen substance, - either from water or from some chemical taken in the system, or the combination. 5. Hence we have in the pyloric end, as well as a portion of the cardiac portion of stomach, the very disturbing conditions. 6. These as we find are not malignant in their nature, but HAVE produced a thickening of the tissue and sluff at times, or become so irritated that little or nothing agrees or is digested properly; and causes in the activities of the body a great deal of disturbance, and even a drink of water at times would set the activity of the system in such a manner as to produce some regurgitation - and this making for such acid conditions as to produce a great deal of distress through the stomach and throughout the digestive area. 7. The inabilities for digestion naturally have caused a great loss of vitality. This as we find prevents the proper assimilation. 8. Whether this may be allayed through internal or local applications, without operative forces, may depend upon how consistent or how WELL the body may apply those suggestions as WE find would be the better for the body. 9. For if there is the continuance, this must make especially in the pyloric end of the stomach such exaggerated conditions as to almost close, as the system attempts to ward off the reaction of the activity of the sources of the acids forming through the action of the pylorus itself. 10. As we find, there needs to be as much Pure Olive Oil taken in small quantities as it is possible to assimilate; though never so much that this becomes as a nature of fermenting, or of where the body belches so much of same. But take small quantities often; this meaning some three to four DROPS taken about four or five times a day. This should be sufficient oils for the body, and yet that which would be assimilated by the system. 11. Have principally a milk and a curd diet; that is, ANY of the products of milk, just so case cheese is not used in same, of course; but the principal diet should be milk products, celery, lettuce, and things of such natures. The lettuce and celery should be rather grated, or the JUICES of same taken, or in such a way that the system may assimilate same. 12. Keep the body quiet. 13. A little Alcaroid may be taken after the meal whenever there are beef juices or broths taken that have been prepared for the system. 14. Not a great deal of activity for the body. 15. Remain quiet. 16. But EMPTY the colon area with enemas at least every two or three days. This should be done whether there is the movement from the bowels or not, so that the activities of the properties as given may aid in eliminating the poisons that naturally accumulate from this thickened condition through the stomach itself.



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17. Castor Oil Packs OVER the jejunum, or the area below the diaphragm - not over the area of the stomach itself, but to aid through absorption the activities of the upper bowel, would be well; so that there may not be such accumulations from the infectious forces in the stomach as to destroy the lymph and emunctory activity of the circulation through the upper intestines. 18. Do these for at least three or four weeks. Then we would give further instructions for this body, [1820]. 19. Ready for questions. 20. (Q) What has caused the arthritic condition? (A) Accumulations of poisons to the muscular forces of the body from the lack of the eliminations. This is more of the NEURITIC effect, NOT arthritic; though if it is allowed to remain it may BECOME static or arthritic in its nature. But if there is the use of the properties indicated, these should make for such conditions as to eliminate the sources and causes of this reinfecting the system. For as we have indicated, such conditions as neuritis, arthritis, rheumatism, or even fevers of many natures, are the EFFECT - and are reinfection in portions of the system. Do that. 21. (Q) Should the celery and lettuce be cooked and the juice used? (A) Should be RAW! If it should have been cooked we would have given it! See, these should be either ground very finely or just the juice extracted and taken; but if ground very finely be sure to keep the juices with same; if it is ground or cut very finely, very LITTLE would be taken, you see, except the juice of same, - so that it will assimilate. 22. (Q) Should any laxative at all be taken? (A) Castoria or of such natures, or a combination of Syrup of Figs AND Castoria, or a vegetable base - NOT a salts or mineral. Do these for the three to four weeks; then we would give further instructions. 23. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 1820-1 M 42 R1. 3/16/39 See 1820-2.



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Anesthesia: After Effects Par. 3 Diet: Body-Building Par. 5 Exercise: Head & Neck: Eyes Par. 10-A Eyes: Glasses: Unnecessary Par. 10-A

NEURITIS: TENDENCIES Prescriptions: Eno Salts: Eliminations Par. 4 RHEUMATISM: TENDENCIES SURGERY: AFTER EFFECTS TOXEMIA BACKGROUND OF READING 2036-5 F 15 B1. 11/4/39 See 2036-4 advising removal of tonsils and adenoids. TEXT OF READING 2036-5 F 15, 12/16/39 3. Now, as we find, conditions are in a way where they may be a great deal better, or - without proper precautions, or being mindful of the effect of anesthesia, and the inclination for the excess acidity - we may take such cold as to produce reactions upon the general nervous system, and activities of the eliminating forces, as to form a character of rheumatic condition, or a neuritic effect - which has been exhibited in portions of the system, - as in the neck and shoulder and along portions of the spine. 4. We would take the ENO SALTS in broken doses for periods of ten days at a time, and a rest period of five days, and then again - and so on. 5. Also we would take the body-building foods, - as a great deal of milk, or malted milk; none of hog meat or hog fats, and more of the vegetables as the diet. 6. Keep the body dry, - that is, from cold, dampness or exposure, or out of drafts or the like. 7. And we should bring better conditions for this body. 8. Ready for questions. 9. (Q) What causes the trouble with left collar bone or shoulder, which hurts and pops when moved? (A) The effects of poisons in the system that must be eliminated, and precautions must be taken that cold or congestion, or excess acidity, is not a part of the experience during the time there is the cleansing of the system from the poisons that have been thrown into the system by the affectation of the tonsils and the adenoids. 10. (Q) Does the body need glasses? (A) Not necessary if the poisons are eliminated and there is the exercise of the head and neck, or head and neck exercise in a circular motion, to strengthen these portions of the system. We are through for the present.

REPORTS OF READING 2036-5 F 15 R1. 1/7/40 Mother's letter: "[2036] had a cold when I got the reading so didn't start the Eno for about a week, but she is taking it now and hope we will soon see a great improvement in her health, thanks to you."



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INDEX OF READING 2189-3 M 39 [edited] ANESTHESIA: AFTER EFFECTS DEBILITATION: GENERAL Diet: Toxemia Par. 5-A Environment: North Carolina: Enfield Par. 11-A Neuritis: Tendencies Par. 3 Psychosomatics: Toxemia Par. 5-A Rheumatism: Tendencies Par. 3 SURGERY: AFTER EFFECTS BACKGROUND OF READING 2189-3 M 39 B1. See 2189-2. TEXT OF READING 2189-3 M 39 (Merchant, Hebrew) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of October, 1930. 3. In the physical body we find the conditions are gradually on the improve. There needs be that the body be mindful as respecting overtaxing self PHYSICALLY, until there is at least sufficient stability within the vital resistive forces of the body, and that the body through the digestive system keep an alkalin system, with sufficient of the stimuli to the various nerve centers and plexus along the cerebro-spinal system as to keep a normal reaction through incentives from the various nerve plexus. This we would do, else there must come a reaction that would be of a DETRIMENTAL nature, especially as to eliminations coming in such forms as of a neurotic, or neuritis, and of rheumatic reactions in limbs, knees, feet, ankles, through pelvis, and a pressure in the gastric regions as of regurgitation. Keeping these, then, for the time, we will find the body more physically fit to meet the needs of the day, to be able to counteract in reactions as may come for the physical and mental body, meeting the vicissitudes of life in EVERY respect….



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5. (Q) Has business been the cause of the body's ailments? (A) They have been a contributory measure, but not wholly so; for, as has been given, when there are those conditions in the mental as to cause an accumulation in the system of poisons, these are hard to be dealt with as respecting assimilations - for depressions, anger, wrath, sorrow, and such, make for poisons in the DIGESTIVE system, causing an activity of an unnatural or abnormal manner through same. Through such periods one should beware of eating very much, and especially of any conditions as make for ACIDITY, for already there is an EXCESS in a system when such conditions mentally surround a body…. 11. (Q) Will location body is in at present be successful for body? If not, advise where would be the best location. (A) Should be very successful for the body, in the present. Keep the body-mind in an at-onement of the ideals the body prompted in self when there was the beginning of the operations in the present location; for while this considered as not wholly an ideal place, yet one that offered opportunities, not only in a financial but as a satisfactory way in OTHER respects. Keep self in that same frame of mind. 12. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 2189-3 M 39 R1. See 2189-4.



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INDEX OF READING 2392-1 M 56 ARTHRITIS: TENDENCIES Diet: Arthritis Par. 23--26, 30-A Glands: Injections Par. 4, 7 Kidneys: Stones Reports Locomotion: Impaired Par. 9 NEURITIS: TENDENCIES Physiotherapy: Baths: Epsom Salts: Arthritis Par. 13, 16, 27 : Massage: Oils, Olive: Par. 22, 27 : Peanut Oil: Par. 14, 16, 22, 27 : Packs: Turpentine: Kidneys Par. R4 Prescriptions: Atomidine: Arthritis Par. 11--13, 15, 27 : Bromide of Soda: Par. 17--22 : Gold Chloride: Par. 17--22

Prophecy: Prognosis: Arthritis Par. 30-A RHEUMATISM: TENDENCIES UNDERWEIGHT

Venereal Diseases: Gonorrhea Par. R1

BACKGROUND OF READING 2392-1 M 56 B1. 10/30/40 Wire: "Have been in considerable pain for two weeks. Please wire me collect earliest possible time you can give reading." TEXT OF READING 2392-1 M 56 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 4th day of November, 1940. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2392]. 3. As we find, there is rather the complication of disturbances; and these have been rather a series of changes that have occurred, that have brought about the present disturbing conditions. 4. These have to do with the eliminating system and the effects - with those administrations and complications - that have been produced upon the glandular system. 5. Then, these are conditions as we find them with this body, [2392] we are speaking of:



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6. In the blood supply we find the indication of the character of disturbances in eliminations, and how there began the first unbalancing in which there was the losing of weight and a general nervous disturbance; also the lack of elements to create or to bring the proper coagulation in the blood flow, - that is, as related to energies used and the nerves being sore, and a form of rheumatic reaction. 7. The administration of injections, and then the unbalanced condition produced by the lack of the proper assimilation of the diets, brought on rather a complication in the glandular forces of the body. 8. Thus we have a neuritic, with an arthritic tendency in the present. 9. As it is affecting the extremities, the locomotion, the activities of the body in its nature, it requires that the body remain quiet as much as practical, until at least two-thirds of these administrations are made that we will suggest. Then there may be begun those violent rubs and massage activities that may bring about not only the relief of the excruciating pains at times in the attempts of locomotion, but in the tendencies for the muscular forces to contract at times. 10. Begin first, then, in this manner: 11. Take one minim (drop) of Atomidine in half a glass of water each morning before any meal is taken. Each day increase the dosage two minim; that is: 12. The first day one minim; the second day three minims; third day five minims; fourth day seven minims; fifth day nine minims. 13. Then leave off (after the nine minims) and take an Epsom Salts Bath - either that same evening or the next evening. Have an almost saturated solution; at least twenty pounds of Epsom Salts to forty gallons of water, as hot as the body can stand same. Take at least thirty to forty minutes to give such a bath. 14. Then have a through rinsing and rubdown with Peanut Oil, when the body comes from the bath. 15. Then rest; and the next two days do not take the Atomidine; but on the third day afterward, begin with same again; taking one minim the first day, and increasing the dosage ONE minim each day until five minims are being taken, see? 16. Then have another Epsom Salts Bath, followed with the Peanut Oil Rub the same as before. 17. After this, then begin taking Chloride of Gold and Soda, prepared in two separate solutions and only added when the dosage is to be taken. 18. The Chloride of Gold Solution would be in the proportions of one grain to one ounce of Distilled Water. 19. The Soda Solution would be two grains Bromide of Soda to one ounce of Distilled water. 20. Keep these separate, until ready to take. Then take one minim of the Chloride of Gold Solution and two minims of the Bromide of Soda solution stirred together in half a glass of water. Each day increase the dosage in this manner: 21. 1st day one minim of the Gold and 2 minims of the Soda Sol'n 2nd day two minims of the Gold and 4 minims of the Soda Sol'n 3rd day three minims of the Gold and 6 minims of the Soda Sol'n 4th day four minims of the Gold and 8 minims of the Soda Sol'n 5th day five minims of the Gold and 10 minims of the Soda Sol'n



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22. After the fifth day, leave it off; and begin then with a thorough massage each morning and each evening with an equal combination of Olive Oil and Peanut Oil. This is not to be in the form of other than a massage, that we may loosen the muscular forces, the tendons and the spinal system. 23. In the diets, - keep away from any meats, especially hog meats. A little fish or fowl may be taken. 24. No fried foods. No white bread. No white potatoes. 25. Little of sweets, save honey in the honeycomb. 26. Vegetables and fruits, raw and cooked, should be the principal portion of the diet. 27. After the series of the last indicated massages for four or five days, if necessary take the Atomidine again AND the Epsom Salts Baths, in the same manner as first given. 28. Do these, if we would bring the better conditions for this body, [2392]. 29. Ready for questions. 30. (Q) Will this treatment if carefully carried out give permanent cure? (A) This will depend upon the body's returning to those things that would bring back the reaction. Keeping off of hog meat and fats, and too much sweets, and these eliminated as indicated should be, we find that it should be a permanent cure. 31. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 2392-1 M 56 R1. 11/9/40 Letter: "Received your reading yesterday and began the treatment with the diet and one drop of Atomidine this a.m. "My trouble started four weeks ago today with a burning sensation in the penis, a frequent desire to urinate which caused me considerable pain in so doing. Went to a doctor the next day and during the next two weeks he tried three kinds of tablets on me but during that time I continued to get worse. Then he and another doctor I consulted both thought I either had a gravel in the bladder or an enlarged prostate gland, and advised going to a specialist with the possibility of an operation. Being a World War veteran I made application for free treatment at the Veterans Hospital at Memphis [Tenn.] which was accepted but owing to the crowded condition was put on the waiting list and told that I would be called, and have not heard from them since. In the meantime I decided to correspond with you. "About a week ago I began passing some matter and corruption which the doctor said was likely due to the bursting of a pus pocket on the prostate gland and that it would give me temporary relief, which it has done, as I have not experienced so much pain lately nor have I had to get up quite so often at night. I was passing considerable amount of corruption again this morning, the first time or two to urinate. "I feel that you hit upon my case pretty well in a general way though do not think I had any rheumatic symptoms unless it could be a settling of same in the glandular organs.



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"From what I have heard of gonorrhea it seems that my symptoms are very much the same, though I have never had it nor have I had a chance to contact it in any way, not even through the use of a toilet, as I have used only my home one for the past several months. "Have not been constipated at all, have one action regularly daily each morning about 30 minutes after breakfast. "With this information before you, will be glad to hear from you if you have any further suggestions; otherwise I will follow your treatment to the letter. However, I would be glad to hear from you as to whether you think it advisable for me to go to the hospital for a check-up when I am called, as that is liable to come at any time." R2. 11/13/40 HLC's letter to Mr. [2392]: "As my father is out of town I am taking the liberty of answering you. "I hope that you will follow through with the treatments suggested and let us have a report on the results. If you enter the hospital it will probably be impossible for you to continue these treatments, so if you have begun to improve it would not seem wise to change. "Have you noticed any loss of weight and general nervousness? Evidently the poisons, the elimination of which is causing you immediate concern, are coming from a more serious difficulty of an arthritic nature. Have you had any injections of any kind? The reading may refer here to medicines given by doctors. "You may find it helpful to talk with [1005] who lives near you." R3. 12/3/40 Letter: "Have completed the course of treatment you prescribed and started over last Friday on the Atomidine again. Am much better than I was, though still have some irritation... Hugh asked about injections. I have never had any except for hay fever, and that was about 20 years ago. Have had no hay fever in recent years. Am carrying out treatment and diet strictly to the letter." R4. 12/6/40 EC's letter: "May I make this suggestion? Besides taking the Atomidine and diet, about 3 times each week take a Turpentine Stupe; that is, like this: Put about a teaspoonful of Turpentine in a quart of hot water (do this when ready to retire). Stir up thoroughly, then take a cloth that when folded about 3-4 times would be about the size of your 2 hands. Dip this in the water with Turpentine, wring out and put across your abdomen, low down, just at the pubic bone or just above the penis. Have this pretty warm and keep it on for an hour or so. I wouldn't do it oftener than 3 times each week. I believe you will find real relief here." R5. 12/27/40 Letter: "Your letter of the 6th received and have followed your instructions for the past two weeks with the Turpentine Stupe. Had completed two full courses of the original treatment before beginning with the Turpentine and am still continuing the diet.



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"For the past 3-4 days there has been considerable indication of the trouble returning to the original annoying condition. If you care to check on me further will be pleased to have any further suggestion." R6. 1/2/41 Letter: "Was reading the circular that comes in the box with the bottle of Atomidine the other day and noticed that they recommend it very highly for glandular trouble and also they give the average dose as 10 drops 30 minutes before meals and at night before retiring, so I started the night of the 31st taking 6 drops three times a day and increasing one drop per dose each day until I have reached the 10 drops. Thought I would try this out while waiting to hear from you and think I already see some improvement. "Will be glad to have your check-up and will be in my room... Do not know of any special questions I need to ask. I think it is some sort of glandular trouble and am of course interested in a cure." (GD's note: EC was ill and had to delay the appointment.) R7. 1/11/41 Letter: "Have taken the Atomidine as I told you, increasing the dose one drop 3 times a day up to 10 drops for 2 days, then began decreasing the doses each day and I think it has helped me for I feel considerably better now than I did when I wrote you for a checkup. Am down to 6 drops today and will discontinue same today so that the effects will have time to wear off by Tuesday. It will suit me o.k. for the reading Tuesday morning." R8. 1/24/41 Letter (After appointment had been delayed twice by Mr. [2392]): "It will be impossible for me to be in my room... Any other time will suit me, or if you think it best we could wait a while for the checkup, as I feel that I am gradually improving and am continuing the doses of Atomidine for several days when I feel my symptoms of irritation returning." R9. 3/19/41 Letter: "Would be glad to have you give me a check-up now if it is convenient, as I have not been feeling very well for several days. I am still busy some in the mornings but any time in the afternoon will suit me any day." R10. 3/25/41 See 2392-2.



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INDEX OF READING 2413-1 M ADULT Acidity: Eliminations: Incoordination Par. 14 Arthritis: Tendencies Par. 13 ASSIMILATIONS: ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION Chiropractic: Not Recommended Par. 24 Cold: Congestion: Susceptibility Par. 14, 26 Diet: Artichoke: Jerusalem: Assimilations: Eliminations: Incoordination Par. 33 : Assimilations: Eliminations: Incoordination Par. 29--33 Glands: Adrenals: Assimilations: Eliminations: Incoordination Par. 33 Intestines: Colonics: Eliminations Par. 21--23 LESIONS LOCOMOTION: IMPAIRED NEURITIS Osteopathy: Lesions Par. 24, 25, 27 Physiotherapy: Hydrotherapy: Neuritis Par. 21, 22 Prescriptions: Adiron: Assimilations: Eliminations: Incoordination Par. 26 RHEUMATISM BACKGROUND OF READING 2413-1 M ADULT B1. He previously secured a Physical Reading for his baby nephew, [1843]; 8/3/40 a Physical Rdg. for Mr. [2318]; 7/12/40 a Physical Rdg. for Mr. [2306], and a Physical Rdg. for Mrs. [1893]. TEXT OF READING 2413-1 M ADULT This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mr. David E. Kahn, 20 Woods Lane, Scarsdale, N.Y., this 29th day of November, 1940.



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2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2413]. 3. Now, as we find, there are disturbing conditions which prevent the better normal physical functioning. We find that these in the present, however, are conditions rather of which the body should be warned. 4. Thus, the disturbing factors are being caused by inclinations or tendencies, which have not as yet taken hold upon the organs of the body, but are causing disturbances in the FUNCTIONING of same. 5. Then, while it may appear from that indicated here that much of the system is involved, this is rather because of the nature or characteristics of the disturbing factors. 6. These are the conditions we find being produced, then, in this body of [2413] we are speaking of: 7. The blood supply indicates a disturbance in the eliminating forces of the body. Thus in this body we find a COMPLEX condition in relation to this, - as of a warring in the circulation as to the activities between the lungs, the heart, the liver; AND the liver and the kidneys. 8. Thus we find there are those tendencies for those forms of deficiency in eliminations that at one time may attack the general assimilating system, - as the activity between the liver, the heart, the lungs. The next time (as has recently been indicated) they may produce the form of repression in the elimination that attacks the muscular forces along the cerebrospinal system, where there are the connections for locomotion, or the general centers through which cerebrospinal and sympathetic impulses are received. This extends the more across the area just above the 9th dorsal, and across the hips, - or at the lumbar axis. 9. This is from an unbalanced condition in the metabolism, at times; as the conditions or influences of the chemical reactions to the organs. 10. Thus the natures of conditions are caused as we have indicated here, - that is, the FUNCTIONAL reactions of the organs, - kidneys, spleen, liver, heart, lungs. 11. For, at times the pain becomes severe, as to make the breath shorter; at times as to prevent the muscular forces and the structural body from being active or coordinating one with another. 12. These as we find affect the nervous system THROUGH the pressures upon the areas indicated. The conditions in the nerves are not other than reflex, then, though the nerve system becomes fagged by the excess pressures in same in the areas from which the organs receive nerve as well as blood impulse for activity. 13. Then, it is not purely a rheumatic condition, nor neuritic; though the symptoms are of each of these, as well as arthritic. For, the pressures lower the vitality, especially as related to that portion of the plasm in the lymph and emunctory circulation; as to cause the tendons and muscles of the bodily function (that is, as related to organs) to fail to be replenished - from that assimilated - for full activity to the system itself. 14. As to the organs themselves of the body, - these at times cause (these conditions or nerve pressures) such a slowing of the lymph circulation through nasal passages, throat and the like, as to produce a DEFLECTED circulation.



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Then congestion or cold arises from same. For, the acidity produced tends to make for a clogging of the system, - until there is an increased pulsation or that amount of energy created or recreated by the system to eliminate this from the system; though organically there are not other than tendencies in this direction. 15. At other times we find this same repression causes a slight deflection as related to the organs of the sensory system; so that the sight, hearing, taste might one or the other appear to be accentuated, or that nothing appears to respond in quite the normal manner. This again is merely an inclination. 16. Hence ALL of these disturbances, as we find, may be eliminated, - by a consistent effort in a given direction; and by changing the VITAL forces in the chemical reactions of the assimilating system. 17. In the lungs, bronchi, heart, liver AND the assimilating or digestive system, - as indicated, at periods when there are deflections in the upper portion of the body, there is the uneasiness felt, rather than a definite pain, - through the lungs, through the heart, through the liver, or at the pit or the cardiac end of the stomach itself. This causes then the DESIRE for food, and yet little appetite or ability of assimilating properly. 18. At other times, when there is the deflection of these disturbances between the upper and lower hepatic circulation - or the activities of the pancreas, the gall duct, the gall bladder and the kidneys AND their attempt (the kidneys) to throw off this excess of poisons - we have a scantiness in the activity of the kidneys (this usually when there are the deflections to the upper portion), and then the excess activity - when there would be seen some cloudiness in tests of the urine. This is from the attempt of the system to adjust the conditions. 19. In the organs of digestion, - as indicated, the spleen, pancreas, gall duct, organs of assimilation as through the jejunum and the pancrean activity as with the lacteals in the draining from foods, - we find just a little heaviness at times, not pain; but ofttimes in such periods there is produced gas through the alimentary canal. 20. Then, in meeting the needs of these conditions in the present: 21. First, we would begin with a regular series of hydrotherapy treatments. With the FIRST of these treatments we would have a good colonic irrigation. With each treatment we would have the cabinet sweat, - not raised too high, but the dry heat; then the thorough massage and rubdown. Take this once each week, - that is, the cabinet sweat, the massage and rubdown, etc. Do this each week, regularly. Don't do it one week and leave it off the next, but do it EACH week until FOUR of such treatments have been taken. 22. Then leave them off three weeks to a month. Then occasionally - twice a month - have these again. 23. Just have ONE colonic, you see, at the beginning of the first series; though it may be necessary in the second series - or better - to have another colonic, see? 24. At the end of the first series of the hydrotherapy treatments (that is, at the beginning of the rest period from these - after the first four have been given), - begin then with the good, thorough, deep osteopathic adjustments; NOT chiropractic but OSTEOPATHIC adjustments.



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These should be given with special reference to those tendencies for lesions in the upper portion of the 9th dorsal, throughout the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th dorsal and through the cervical area; coordinating at the same time the 11th and 12th dorsal AND the lumbar and sacral axis. 25. Have at least four to six of THESE adjustments, you see. 26. Then rest a week from ANY of these applications. And during that week (not before) begin taking two ADIRON pellets each day; one at the noon meal, and one at the evening meal. Continue taking these in this manner, consistently, for at least thirty days, see? Then leave off two or three weeks, then take again; continuing in this ratio - off and on - throughout the winter months; though by the time these are taken for the first month, we find that the winter season should be practically over - that is, for the present season. These should supply the vital forces and energies to the blood supply, enabling the body to build resistance against cold, congestion, and generally revitalize the body. 27. If there should occur again the tautness in the muscular forces of the cerebrospinal system, we would have another series of osteopathic adjustments. 28. However, as we find, if all of these applications are made and adhered to AS we have outlined, the body should be brought near to the normal forces. 29. Throughout the period, we would be mindful of the diet as follows: 30. Refrain from raw or even semi-raw meats; no red or rare meats, then. Not too much of fats. These tend to clog the system with disturbing forces to the pancreas, the gall ducts and their activity, and to the general circulation. 31. Have plenty of vegetables of most all natures. 32. Occasionally, - that is, once or twice or three times a week, - eat a raw salad consisting of celery, lettuce, radishes, onions, etc., but especially these as named. 33. Also once each week (not oftener) - for two to three months - eat one small Jerusalem artichoke. Not too much of this, but one not larger than a guinea egg, eaten raw - with the meal, but not at a meal when the raw salad is taken. This will make for the proper reaction to the pancreas, purifying the adrenal glands. 34. Doing these - all of them, in the manner indicated - we may bring the near to normal forces for the present with this body. We are through for the present.

(GD's notes 11/29/40: We would refer you to: Dr. H. J. Reilly, The Reilly Health Service, R.C.A. Bldg., New York City, 1250 Sixth Ave. He has had experience with following other Readings, and will do exactly as suggested. See sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for Osteopath. We would refer you to: Dr. Frank Dobbins, 551 Fifth Ave., New York City. You do not have these treatments, though, until the first four treatments at Reilly's have been given. ADIRON is manufactured by The Lawrence Laboratories, Chicago, Ill. It sells for $1 a bottle of 60 tablets. The Readings say this is the best way of supplying iron, cod liver oil, vitamins, etc., in a way easily assimilated. You are not to begin this until the above courses of treatment are completed; probably because your system will then be in a better condition to assimilate and distribute properly such extra energies. The Jerusalem artichoke should be on the market now. If not, it may be obtained from The John A. Salzer Seed Co., LaCrosse, Wis. If anything is not clear, please let us know. At your convenience, we'd appreciate a history of your case to the time of obtaining the Reading, so we can have something with which to compare our information.)



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INDEX OF READING 2533-3 M 37 Attitudes & Emotions: Moderation Par. 14-A Bible: Books Of: Genesis 1: 28 Par. 17-A Dis-Ease Par. 17-A Doctors: Irvin, C.W.: D.O. Par. R2 : Richardson, Martyn L.: D.O. Par. R2 Exercise: Breathing Par. 16-A, 18-A : General Par. 16-A Glands: Adrenals: Lumbago Par. 6 Injuries: Spine: Wrench: After Effects Par. 5 Knowledge: Application Par. 15-A Life: Balanced Par. 14-A, 15-A LUMBAGO Neuritis: Tendencies Par. 6 Osteopathy: Lumbago Par. 9, 10, 13-A Physiology & Anatomy: Nose: Exercise: Breathing Par. 16-A Physiotherapy: Massage: Ipsab: Pyorrhea: Tendencies Par. 18-A : Swedish: General Par. 11 : Lumbago Par. 11 Psychosomatics: Exercise: Breathing Par. 16-A : General Par. 14-A Pyorrhea: Tendencies Par. 17-A, 18-A Rheumatism: Tendencies Par. 6 Sin: Dis-Ease Par. 17-A BACKGROUND OF READING 2533-3 M 37 B1. He previously obtained two Life Readings.



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TEXT OF READING 2533-3 M 37 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 26th day of May, 1942. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2533]. 3. Now as we find, in the main conditions are very good throughout the general physical forces. And yet when the disturbances are analyzed, one might consider conditions not good at all. Yet as we find, the disturbances are such that these would be as warnings, as things that might arise or conditions that would develop from those hindrances which we find existent at the present time. 4. These, then, are the conditions of which the body should be warned: 5. We find that in some times back there has been a strain upon the body structural forces, either by a wrench or by slipping, or by a fall. This is in the sacro-ileac plexus; so that the area of the lumbar axis is affected, in that it has set one hip out of alignment (not much; about a sixteenth of an inch, if by measurement). 6. Thus, with taxations, - that is, with long walking, long standing, or sitting in one position for a long time, a strain is produced upon this balance. Hence the pressures through the area upon the adrenals are disturbing the body-balance. This - dependent upon whether there were cold or congestion, or any undue strain or unbalanced condition towards the chemical forces of the body - MIGHT affect either the sensory system (through the reflex, from pressure on kidneys) or cause a form of acid in the system as to make those conditions in the structural portions of the body become aggravated, inflamed, or bring tensions on the areas of the muscular forces in the form akin to neuritic or rheumatic reactions. 7. This might also slow the circulation, as is the normal flow, between heart, liver and kidneys. For, as may be indicated in the present, there is at times a slowness or coldness. Not that there is a skip of heart beat, but a slowing of the reactions through the lumbar and sacral - and thus to the lower extremities of the body. 8. In making corrections for these conditions, we find that the general condition of the body may be greatly improved also - as those conditions for organs of the sensory system, the conditions through the lumbar and sacral-ileac plexus, as well as the lower extremities. 9. These we would do osteopathically. Have about five to six such adjustments, and one or two thorough hydrotherapy treatments. These SHOULD make corrections that might save the body great distress later on. 10. In making the corrections, have a balance between the right and the left limb, AND the correction mostly to be made is in the sacro-ileac - or from the first lumbar throughout the sacral, and especially in the lumbar axis. 11. The hydrotherapy treatment, to aid in the stimulation, should include a light sweat and a thorough rubdown, such as a Swedish massage. This would only be necessary a few times, though it is very good for anyone at least once a month, or oftener. 12. Ready for questions. 13. (Q) Who would be suggested for the osteopathic corrections? (A) Anyone in sympathy with the suggestions, see?



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14. (Q) Give instructions whereby I will keep myself in good health through Mind-Power now latent in self. (A) By keeping an equal balance in the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of the body-functioning. To be sure, it is necessary for normal physical functioning. It is necessary for normal physical reactions, or the exercise as well as relaxation in same. The same should apply also to the mental, and also to the spiritual aspects. For, they are one. But keep a normal balance, not being an extremist in any direction, - whether in diet, exercise, spirituality or morality, - but in all let there be a coordinant influence. For, every phase of the physical, mental and spiritual life is dependent upon the other. They are one, as the Father-God is one. 15. (Q) What exercises of mind and body are best to increase my energy and capacity for work? (A) Keeping, as just indicated, an increase - or by learning something every day. This doesn't mean as knowledge alone, not to be applied, but APPLY that you know already! 16. (Q) Outline breathing exercises best for purifying the body. (A) Three to five minutes of morning and evening - before an open window, of course - that of rising on the toes with the hands gradually raised above the head at the same time, breathing in deeply. The better way is to breathe first through one nostril, then the other, but this is not easily done - in the beginning. This is the best exercise that may be taken by most anybody. For this is not only an exercise of the respiratory system but of all the muscular forces. Watch a cat or a tiger as it stretches. That is the exercise for the muscular forces. If there is the attempt to vary the breathing from the right to the left nostril, keep same balanced. The left nostril is the spiritual, or the easing; the right nostril is the strength. So keep 'em balanced! Don't get too much strength - that is, don't get more physical strength than you are able to keep balanced through the system. Two to three times through each nostril is the better way, for the expansion of the lungs and for the purifying of circulation by same. Breathe IN through the nostril, OUT through the mouth - when taking such exercise. 17. (Q) What is disease and the purpose of the germs produced; as example, my throat and gums? (A) Disease arises from, first, dis-ease - as a normalcy that IS existent and yet becomes unbalanced. Disease is, or dis-ease is, a state at variance to the ideal or first cause or first principle. Then, in its final analysis, disease might be called sin. It is necessary to keep a balance. And those who are in a material world are naturally subject to, and in contact with, sin. Thus the individual entity or soul-entity is to meet, to come in contact with, to overcome, to subdue same. For, what is the first premise? "Be fruitful, multiply, but SUBDUE the earth." Then, dis-ease is of the earth-earthy. 18. (Q) Any suggestions for the gums, teeth and throat? (A) The use of Ipsab would be well, but this exercise will change much of these conditions - with the kind of breathing exercise indicated. 19. We are through for the present.



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(Questions not asked: 5. Considering all forces at work as they affect my wife and me, is the near future favorable time to us for child conception and development? 6. Is it true that rubber or composition soles or heels on footwear is injurious to the health by reason of cutting man off from the magnetic Earth Contact? 7. Give any information indicated for me in the field of telepathy. 8. Any other suggestions for my development?) REPORTS OF READING 2533-3 M 37 R1. 9/4/42 See 2533-4, another Life Reading. R2. 5/28/46 Report from Mr. [2533]:

Report Form For Association For Research And Enlightenment, Incorporated Virginia Beach, Virginia

Name of Patient [2533] Case No. 2533-3 Address ..., Va. Age at date of reading 37 Sex M Date of Reading 5/26/42 Chief Complaint Discomfort across lower back Date of Onset. March 1942 Duration Noticeable 2 months Reoccurrence [No response] Intensity [No response] Physician's Diagnosis and Treatment: Same as Reading Reading's Recommendations: 1. Osteopathic corrections in sacro-ileac from 1st lumbar throughout the

sacral. 2. Swedish massage with light sweat in cabinet bath 3. [No response] 4. [No response]

Duration of Treatment: No. of years Months 2 Results of Treatments: Cured Relief (checked) Failure At the end of 1 year 2 year 3 year (circled) Date May 28, 1946 Signed [2533] (Patient, parent or guardian) Note: Please give name and address of any physicians who helped you carry

out your reading. Dr. C. W. Irvin Dr. M. L. Richardson



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INDEX OF READING 2743-1 F 42 Blood: Humor Par. 8 DERMATITIS Diet: Eliminations: Incoordination Par. 23--27 Dropsy: Tendencies Par. 4 Elephantiasis: Tendencies Par. 4 ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION Glands: Eliminations: Incoordination Par. 11 : Thyroid Par. 11--13 Physiotherapy: Applications: Powder, Balsam & Zinc: Dermatitis Par. 17 : Heat: Wet: Relaxation Par. 22 : Massage: Lanolin: Dermatitis Par. 22 : Oils, Olive: Par. 22 : Peanut Oil: Par. 22 Prescriptions: Alcohol, Grain: Eliminations: Incoordination Par. 19--22 : Black Snake Root: Par. 19--22 : Buchu Leaves: Par. 19--22 : Burdock Root: Par. 19--22 : Elder Flower: Par. 19--22 : Mandrake Root: Par. 19--22 : Mullein Tea: Par. 16 : Tolu, Balsam Of: Par. 19--22 : Water, Distilled: Par. 19--22 : Yellow Dock Root: Par. 19--22 RHEUMATISM: TENDENCIES THYROID



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BACKGROUND OF READING 2743-1 F 42 B1. 5/5/42 Niece's comment when coming to hear the reading: "She's been in bed since December - weighs over 200 lbs., something the matter with legs, broken out and swollen. Is it rheumatism? Doctors have given no hope - just can't put their finger on the trouble." TEXT OF READING 2743-1 F 42 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of May, 1942, in accordance with request made by the husband - Mr. [2816]. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2743]. 3. As we find, these are rather serious disturbances - or they have reached those conditions in which there are rather serious results approaching from those conditions which have gradually come about. 4. These we find now rather complex in their nature. For, for some time there have been those tendencies of excess glandular activity that has produced a tendency in portions towards a combination between dropsical and elephantiasis - or the condition in which the excesses of the body-forces have made for a plural disturbance through the body. 5. Then, these are conditions as we find them with this body: 6. First, the blood supply, - this, from the lack of proper coordination in eliminations, from those properties given the body, produced the alterations in the manner of eliminations. Thus the rash over portions of the body has been at times most aggravating to the system. 7. This, combined with the excesses of glandular secretions, produces quite a variation in the blood pressure. 8. And a humor exists in same, though has NOT as yet wholly affected some organs through which it circulates. 9. Yet there ARE disturbances, - in kidneys, in liver, and in the irregularity in the heart's activity. 10. The nerve forces are very good, considering the other disturbances - that are thus of the organic rather than of a nerve expression. 11. The glandular forces have become involved, - those that make for activity in the adrenals as well as the pineal and pituitary, and the thyroids also, - from those conditions that existed for such a period in the other portions of the body. 12. Hence the variations in the excretions through the perspiratory system and irregularity in the respiratory system. 13. Also the disturbance at times with the nails, - as of the toes, the fingers, as well as the hair on the various portions, - gives distress - from the thyroid activity. 14. As would be indicated from this, then, most of the body is involved. 15. We find that there may be helpful influences brought about. As to whether these will be of a curative or only a palliative nature will depend upon the manner in which application is made, and the consistency with which the body follows the diet and the attempted activity.



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16. First, we would begin with taking the Mullein Tea, which should be made fresh every other day; do not attempt to drink it after it has been kept for two days. Unless it is kept in the fresh state it is not good for the body. As soon as there can be the flower obtained for same, this should be included. Bruise about an ounce of the leaves and pour a pint of boiling water over same and allow to stand for twenty to thirty minutes. Do not let it come to a boil, but bruise the leaves and then pour the boiling water over same, see? This would be the quantity for a two-day period, see? 17. After this has been taken for about a week, and using a powder the base of which is stearate of zinc with Balsam, we find that the rash will be improved. 18. Then begin with a tonic prepared in this manner: 19. To 1/2 gallon of Distilled Water, add - in the order named:

Yellow Dock Root................1/2 ounce, Burdock Root....................1/4 ounce, Buchu Leaves....................1/4 ounce, Black Snake Root................1/2 ounce, Mandrake Root...................1/2 grain, Elder Flower......................4 ounces.

20. Boil down to 1 quart. Strain, and add 4 ounces of Grain Alcohol, with 1/2 ounce of tolu dissolved or cut in same - cut in the alcohol before it is added, see? 21. The dose will be a teaspoonful twice each day. 22. When this tonic is begun, begin also with a massage following the bath each day. In giving same, relax the whole spinal system first by the application of hot wet packs. Then massage into the spine an equal combination of Peanut Oil and Olive Oil. Or, cut or dissolve thoroughly in 1 ounce of Peanut Oil 1/4 ounce of Lanolin, before it is added to an ounce of Olive Oil, see? This will prevent the irritation coming again. 23. Then the diet: 24. DO NOT'S: Do not eat white bread. Do not eat white potatoes. Do not eat cheese and macaroni. Do not take hog meat in ANY form. Do not take fats of any form. Only a little butter. No fried foods of any kind. 25. Use plenty of raw vegetables - these should be part of one meal each day. If possible, even take more than one meal of these each day; or a combination of lettuce, celery, carrots, radishes, or ANY of those vegetables that may be taken raw. 26. Fish and fowl if meats are taken, but never any fried. More of the leafy vegetables, not so many of the pod variety. Carrots may be cooked as well as raw. Sweet potatoes may be baked, - though these should be of the yam character. 27. DO have the Jerusalem artichoke at least three times each week. 28. Do these, and if there is a response when half of the quantity of the tonic has been taken, we would give further instructions. We are through for the present.

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INDEX OF READING 2743-2 F 42 Diet: Eliminations Par. 8-A ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATION NEURITIS Prescriptions: Sarsaparilla Syrup: Eliminations Par. 5, 7-A, 9-A : Syrup, Simple: Par. 5, 7-A, 9-A : Toris Compound: Par. 5, 7-A, 9-A : Whiskey, Rye: Par. 5, 7-A, 9-A RHEUMATISM: TENDENCIES BACKGROUND OF READING 2743-2 F 42 B1. See 2743-1 on 5/5/42 for rheumatism. B2. 7/2/42 Mrs. [1523] submitted questions for Mrs. [2743], including "What causes the rheumatism and what can be done to get rid of it?" and said: "Mrs. [2743] has improved wonderfully; feels so much better she is up and doing her housework, also working out in yard." TEXT OF READING 2743-2 F 42 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 2nd day of July, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [2743]. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2743]; this we have had before. 3. As we find, while conditions are much improved, there is still a great deal to be accomplished. 4. We would adhere rather closely to those things that have been suggested. It is well to keep up ALL that has been given. 5. But we would now take at least a good course of Toris Compound; one quantity (or one ounce) prepared with the Simple Syrup, only; one prepared in half a pint of Whiskey. To be sure, in each of the compounds there would be added the syrup that is required for the Sarsaparilla, see? Then mix the two compounds together. Take a tablespoonful at least twice daily, unless this becomes too much of an activity on the alimentary canal. 6. It will clear this neuritic condition or stiffness that is indicated as a part of a uremic poisoning, or - as some would call - rheumatic condition, which is an over-uremic reaction here; though it is neuritic rather than rheumatic. For, there is not the inflammation in the areas save pressures on muscular forces here. 7. (Q) Any specific kind of whiskey? (A) Use good whiskey - don't use just corn or that colored. Rye, of course, is the better for such conditions - or for such purposes.



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8. (Q) Is cheese alright in the diet? (A) Alright if it isn't over-indulged in, or whole meals made on same. It depends also upon the character of the cheese. Cream cheese, or that made at home is very well; provided it is not too strong. 9. (Q) Continue all previous treatments? (A) Read what has just been given, - except we would add the two quantities of the Toris Compound; one made with the Simple Syrup, one made with the Whiskey - adding the two together, see, after they each are thoroughly mixed. Be sure they are dissolved. Then take two tablespoonsful; that is, one of morning and one of evening; keeping up the rest of the treatments; being rather more consistent with the diet. It is well to undertake some activities, but don't get in the cold or in drafts, or too wet from perspiration and sit in drafts. 10. We are through with this Reading. REPORTS OF READING 2743-2 F 42 R1. 9/16/42 Her husband, [2816], obtained a Physical Rdg., saying: "I feel like you can help me if anyone can. You sure have helped my wife." R2. 9/29/53 Husband reported: "[2743] is getting along fine." R3. 9/7/61 Mrs. [1523] reported - 19 years later - "Mrs. [2743] had a stroke this past week and is paralyzed on one side." R4. 1/20/67 Mrs. [1523] reported: "Mrs. [2743] is getting along very well. Apparently the stroke did no great damage. She was horribly over-weight prior to her readings. She has lost much weight, and has remained in very good health except for the short time when it appeared she might be permanently paralyzed from the stroke."



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INDEX OF READING 2750-2 F 44 DIABETES: TENDENCIES Diet: Menu: Rheumatism Par. 24-A : Rheumatism Par. 24-A Electrotherapy: Sinusoidal: Rheumatism Par. 16, 19-A, 25-A Eliminations: Poor: Rheumatism Par. 2, 4, 21-A Intestines: Colonics: Rheumatism Par. 15, 19-A, 25-A Lesions: Diabetes Par. 5 Nervous Systems: Sensory: Lesions Par. 8 Neuritis Par. 23-A Osteopathy: Rheumatism Par. 15, 19-A, 25-A Physiotherapy: Massage: Ipsab: Teeth Par. 20-A Prophecy: Prognosis: Rheumatism Par. 13, 17 Pyorrhea Par. 20-A RHEUMATISM Will: Motivation: Rheumatism Par. 6 BACKGROUND OF READING 2750-2 F 44 None. TEXT OF READING 2750-2 F 44 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of March, 1930. 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2750], and those conditions physical as surround same. 2. Now, we find there are existent physical conditions as at times cause uneasiness to the body. These, as we find, have most to do with the eliminations in the body and the effects as are created in the functioning of organs and of the system. 3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [2750], we are speaking of, present in this room. First:



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4. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, there are evidences of the characteristics of the disturbance, or the character of ELIMINATIONS as are brought about by disturbances in the system. These are shown especially in the pressure, or the VARIATIONS in pressure as created in the blood stream itself. While this at present is of minor nature, the indications are such that there should be taken steps to CORRECT these conditions, that they (the conditions) in their activity do not create greater disorders in the functionings of the organs as are disturbed by same. These, as we shall see, have to do with the kidneys, the spleen, and the pancreas. 5. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, here we find, in the cerebro-spinal nerve system, indications of the disturbance as CAUSES much of the disorder as has long existed in the system; these coming from conditions that, having existed for some time, have created TWO positions of lesions in the cerebrospinal radial centers; those in the 4th lumbar and in the 8th dorsal region. These produce the tension as is caused in FUNCTIONING organs by the non-supply of the incentive, as which the organ functions under. Hence the over accumulation of sugar in system. The effect as created in bladder and kidneys; ALSO the effect as created in the upper intestinal tract, and NATURALLY the RESULTANT condition in the lower portion, or ESPECIALLY in the ascending and first portion of transverse colon. 6. In the SYMPATHETIC nerve system, we find the body rather well balanced, well controlled. This more through the abilities of self to force the issue with self, than of any disturbance; rather main strength and awkwardness, to speak in common parlance, of the INDIVIDUALITY of the body. 7. IN THE FUNCTIONING ORGANS THEMSELVES, brain forces are very good; keep a normal equilibrium and the ability to control self, and to easily influence others. 8. In the functioning of the organs in sensory system, these are very good - save as become reflex at times through the pressures created in the 8th dorsal center, coming reflexly through the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus in the upper portion of the cervical region. THEN these become accentuated. Hence the little thumping or gnawing at times as for ear; as clearing of the throat at times, from a tickling sensation; and the heaviness as comes to the feet at times - are the results of these pressures. 9. In the lungs, good. 10. Heart's action shows the effect as is created, though ORGANICALLY no disturbance. FUNCTIONALLY, we find these show the variations in the pressure in the count, in the pulsation. 11. In the digestive system, here we find again these conditions are rather of the reflex nature, and are subject to those conditions existent in the colon, in the liver, spleen, and the ACTIVITIES in same. 12. In the hepatic circulation, this we find a variation in, as is seen from conditions existent in the system, as has been outlined, and in the organs of the pelvis AGAIN we find prevalent at times those conditions as are produced, or DO produce irritation through those pressures in lumbar and in dorsal region.



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13. These, then, the basis of the disturbance, and THROUGH these channels should that relief be brought, that correction be brought, as would make for the body those of much easier, and those of a much LONGER physical manifestation through THIS body. 14. Apply first, then, as this: 15. Those of the proper manipulations, osteopathically given, to make corrections, adjustments, and the coordinating of the whole of the eliminating system; using occasionally - once each month, at least - oftener in the beginning - the colonic irrigations, that the refuses in system are clarified, so that the elimination in this direction may be EASED in the body. 16. Also applying those of the sinusoidal ray, of the electrical forces. Apply those to the 2nd dorsal and to the 4th lumbar. These, in that vibration as create the proper reaction. These centers are given specific, that the reactions in the system may work with the coordinating forces of the heart's action, as well as the organs of the pelvis and of the torso proper. 17. Do THAT, and we will find we will bring many days, and near normal conditions for this body, [2750]. 18. Ready for questions. 19. (Q) How long should the treatment be continued? (A) Until the corrections are made in the dorsal and lumbar regions. These should be made at LEAST twice each week. The body should at least, through the first TWO weeks, REST most of the time that the corrections are being made. Not that the body should not take the proper exercise, but NOT too MUCH exercise, especially when these conditions are being corrected. 20. (Q) Are the teeth causing any pyorrhea poison? (A) Local condition there may be aided, but the REAL source of the condition is through that plexus as is given, where the reflexes cause, through the junction of the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus to the upper portion of head. This is lack of proper circulation; not so much the refuse or the poisons FROM the condition, though local condition may be aided by the use of Ipsab there. 21. (Q) What is cause of rheumatism, etc.? (A) Non-eliminations! Pus through the intestinal system, especially in that region where the ascending and transverse colon turn, or called the pyloric region. 22. (Q) Are the ribs that were broken healed in proper manner - etc.? (A) These are very good. 23. (Q) Are there any bad effects? (A) Only the weakness and the soreness that occurs there, especially when there is the reaction in the system of those poisons as cause the effection of nerve and tissue, in the neurotic or neuritis effect. 24. (Q) What diet should the body follow? (A) The diet should be those of the nearer or more alkaline in their reaction. Little of meats, though these may be varied gradually. This would be a normal simple of the diet: Mornings - the food should consist of citrous fruit, gruel, or of dry cereal, principally. Little milk, little coffee or stimulant of any kind.



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Noon - should be principally those of the fresh vegetables that are grown ABOVE the ground. These should be principally raw. Some nuts may be taken. In the evenings - most of the vegetable forces should be cooked, and those with the vegetable oils rather than those of meats as seasonings. Fish, or those of seafoods are good for the body, but none of those that are of the nature that cause ACIDITY in the system in other meats. 25. (Q) Is the thyroid gland affected? (A) No. Follow these suggestions here, for the proper correction - see - of those conditions existent in the cerebrospinal system, by making those corrections osteopathically; also by the ELIMINATION - colonic irrigation, see? Then the application of the sinusoidal, that the vibratory forces may be set up, that the eliminations - both through the alimentary canal and those of the respiratory system - may be in accord, and we will find corrections for this body. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 2750-2 F 44 R1. 10/31/30 Mrs. [2750] referred her sister, Mrs. [130] for a Physical reading. R2. 11/26/30 Mrs. [2750] referred friend Miss [1913] for a Life reading; also [2373] for a Physical reading.



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Diet: Arthritis Par. 17, 18 : Beef Juice: Arthritis Par. 19

Glands: Arthritis Par. 22-A : Thyroid Par. R3

Intestines: Colonics: Eliminations Par. 18 LOCOMOTION: IMPAIRED Neuralgia: After Effects Par. 5 NEURITIS

Pelvic Disorders: Neuralgia Par. 5 Physiotherapy: Baths: Epsom Salts: Arthritis Par. 9, 13, 14 : Massage: Peanut Oil: Par. 10, 13, 14 : Pine Needles Oil: Par. 10, 13, 14 : Sassafras Root Oil: Par. 10, 13, 14

Prescriptions: Atomidine: Arthritis Par. 8, 12, 14 Rheumatism Par. 6 Uricacidemia Par. 6 BACKGROUND OF READING 2866-1 F 32 B1. 12/1/42 Letter: "I am suffering with arthritis or some from of rheumatism. I am in bed nearly half of the time with catches in all of my back from shoulder to hips. I have been to lots of doctors and taken lots of different treatments but nothing has ever seemed to have helped me. The doctors seem to think it is caused from pus somewhere in my body, but have never been able to find it. I am in hopes you can tell me where it is, and how to treat it. 1. What is the source of the trouble? 2. Is there pus anywhere in my body causing this condition? TEXT OF READING 2866-1 F 32 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of December, 1942.

2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2866]. 3. As we find, there are conditions that prevent the nearer normal physical functioning.



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4. While the conditions in the present are quite different from that which as we find produced same, these are at present very disturbing, - especially to the abilities of the body in locomotion, and the excruciating pain there is to the body at times. 5. We find that the beginning of these was neuralgia through the organs of the pelvis. And the applications that were made, in the heat and the purifying, brought about a condition where there are those tendencies of infection - or more the lack of coordination in the activities of the glands as related to kidney's activities. 6. These, tend to produce, then, from the congealing of the forces of the lymph circulation through same, pressures in the body; at times assuming inflammatory conditions, and causing arthritic and neuritic effects, and at times - from the amount of the uric poisoning - a rheumatic reaction. 7. We find that these may be materially aided. While it will require some patience, a great deal of persistence on the part of the body, if these applications are made there may be brought relief - and without the administration of too much of a sedative, if practical. These may require some changes later, but these we would begin: 8. First, we would take internally one drop of Atomidine in half a glass of water each morning before any meal is taken, for two days. Then take two drops for two days. Then take three drops for two days. Then take four drops for two days. Then take five drops for two days. 9. Then on the next day have a good Epsom Salts Bath. Put about twenty pounds of Epsom Salts in fifty gallons of water, and lie in same; during the time the body is in the bath having the hands, the limbs, the arms, and portions of the spine massaged; especially along the area from the 9th dorsal downward. Have the water as warm as the body can well stand. And from time to time, to keep the body warm, add hot water. Remain in same, with the massage, for the greater part of at least thirty-five.to forty minutes. Be mindful that there is sufficient of water taken, even during the time of the bath, that it does not overtax the body too much. 10. When taken out of the bath, sponge off and rub thoroughly with a combination of oils along the spine, especially over the sacral and the lower dorsal area, the limbs and the rest of the body, but more in this particular area, with this body. Put these oils together, in this manner; adding each in the order named: Peanut Oil.................6 ounces,

Oil of Pine Needles......1/2 ounce, Oil of Sassafras Root....1/2 ounce.

Shake together, though they'll tend to separate a bit, and pour some into a saucer so that the fingers may be dipped in same. Massage the body with this compound. 11. Then rest from this about three days. 12. Begin then, again, with one minim of Atomidine each morning for THREE days, two minims for THREE days, and so on, increasing the dosage after each three-day period until there are EIGHT drops being taken for three days.



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13. Then have the second Epsom Salts Bath, in the same manner as indicated for the first, with the oil rub following same. 14. Then rest for three days, and have the third round of the Atomidine; not increasing the dosage at this period - but taking it in the same manner as indicated for the last series, see? followed by the Epsom Bath. 15. After THAT the body should gradually begin to feel better, though some disturbance will arise following the second series of treatments. After the third series of all the applications, the body should be MUCH improved. 16. THEN we would give further instructions. 17. In the diet, keep the foods that are easily assimilated. 18. Do have the eliminations well. There should be at least one good elimination through the alimentary canal each day, though it requires laxatives to be taken - or even the colonic irrigations, do have these. 19. Take beef juice as strengthening, but take only small quantities at a time and let it be absorbed, rather than taking the spoonful at once and swallowing it to be assimilated only in the stomach. 20. These as we find will bring bettered conditions for this body. 21. Ready for questions. 22. (Q) Is there pus anywhere in my body causing this condition? (A) As indicated, this arises from the congestions about the glands in the body. Hence the necessity of purifying and breaking up these congestions through the Baths and the massages at the time of Bath as well as following same, with properties indicated. We are through for the present.

REPORTS OF READING 2866-1 F 32 R1. 12/28/42 Letter from Mrs. [2866: "I received your reading and letter of a recent date. I was well satisfied with the reading, but haven't been able to start the treatments yet, as I have had to order the medicine and haven't received it yet. I will start the treatments as soon as I receive the medicine and do just as you said. I believe I will receive help from them. I will let you hear from me when I take the treatments..."

R2. 3/29/43 Letter from Mrs. [2866]: "I have just finished the three complete rounds of treatments you told me to take. You told me to let you know so you could give me a check physical reading and further instructions. Hoping to hear from you soon I remain..." 1. What causes and what should be done for the severe catch in upper part of my back and shoulders, also chest. 2. Does overweight make the conditions worse? 3. What causes me to be nervous?

R3. Letter 4/6/43: "I followed the treatments you suggested exactly as you said, and my condition seems to be somewhat better. However, the past 3 or 4 days I have had a severe catch in upper part of my back and shoulders, also chest. I would like to know if overweight would make the conditions worse. I weigh about 180 lbs. I have always had gland trouble. I had a thyroid operation about 9 yrs. ago. I am awfully nervous. Does the condition found in my body make me nervous?"

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INDEX OF READING 2866-2 F 32 ARTHRITIS Attitudes & Emotions: Anger Par. 4, 6--8 LOCOMOTION: IMPAIRED NEURITIS Psychosomatics: Assimilations Par. 4, 6--8 TEXT OF READING 2866-2 F 32 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 9th day of April, 1943. 2. EC: Yes. 3. As we find, conditions have improved a great deal since last we had this body. 4. But the allowing of itself to become vexed, because it doesn't quite have its way at times, produces a very bad reaction in the assimilating system. 5. We find that the closer there are the adherences to those suggestions that have been made the better it will be, as for keeping up the proper eliminations of the body and the proper distribution of energies through those portions of system. These are well, and as these are done consistently the body improves. 6. But when the body allows itself to become aggravated or anxious, or to tax the body, this can undo in a few minutes as much as may be accomplished in some time in building up. 7. Then, keep the mental attitude correct also. This has much to do with producing those reactions in the gastric flow as to cause acidity in the body, and upsets the system altogether. 8. Hence adhere to those suggestions given, and keep the mental attitude in that way of not only desiring to be helpful to others but in BEING helpful; but don't be too proud or boast about it because you do it - this will bring disturbing forces! But be proud you have the opportunity to do it! 9. We are through with this Reading.

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INDEX OF READING 2975-1 F 65 BRONCHITIS Diet: Eliminations: Poor Par. 18--20 : Vitamins: Purity Cross Par. 17 ELIMINATIONS: POOR Inhalants: Alcohol, Grain: Bronchitis Par. 12--16 : Benzoin, Tincture Of: Bronchitis Par. 12--16 : Creosote, Rectified: Par. 12--16 : Eucalyptus, Oil Of: Par. 12--16 : Turp, Rectified Oil Of: Par. 12--16 Intestines: Colonics: Toxemia Par. 9, 11, 17, 22-A Liver: Kidneys: Incoordination Par. 5, 6 NEURITIS Physiotherapy: Baths: Sweats: Toxemia Par. 9--11, 17 : Massage: Peanut Oil: Par. 10, 11, 17, 22-A : Pine Oil: Par. 10, 11, 17, 22-A RHEUMATISM TOXEMIA Uricacidemia Par. 7

BACKGROUND OF READING 2975-1 F 65 B1. 3/22/43 Husband: "My wife [2975] appears, both in looks and manners, like a woman many years younger than her age. From a child she has suffered from occasional spells of bronchitis, with an annoying bronchial cough. She suffers from constipation much of the time. Her physician has told her that a toxic condition exists (cause unknown) which is responsible for numerous headaches. Another doctor has said that she is inclined to have some kidney trouble. She tires out quickly and occasionally feels cold even in warm weather. At times she gets very pale and never has any bright red color in her lips."

B2. 3/23/43 "I neglected to report that for about a week she has suffered with pains in the back, similar to lumbago; but today the pain extends up and down her spine from a point near the shoulder blades to a location about opposite her hip joints."



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TEXT OF READING 2975-1 F 65 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of April, 1943. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2975]. 2. As we find, there are conditions that prevent the better physical functioning of the body. These have in some measures been long standing, and have gradually undermined the vital forces. 3. And then with the lack of proper eliminations (for these tendencies also have been a part of the general trouble), there are such toxic conditions as to become a hindrance in not only the activities of the body but as to produce a great deal of distress at times. 4. As we find, it is not of an arthritic nature, but more of a neuritic - not neurotic; though it does cause at the present some distressing conditions in the muscular and nerve forces that give a great deal of pain. 5. We find that these conditions alter the regulation of the pulsation. They also disturb the activity of the liver and kidneys. 6. And the attempts of the kidneys to do some of the work that should be done in other eliminating channels cause these to give some distress. 7. Thus we have the effect of uric acid, or a rheumatic reaction in the body. 8. These as we find, combined with the disturbances which have existed in the mucous membranes of face, head and throat, are the sources of the disturbance in or with this body at present. 9. To bring about bettered conditions, we should have - for the first portion of the applications, at least - about six to ten hydrotherapy treatments with massage, and this should include at least, during that period, three colonic irrigations. And this should be among the first things given the body - a good, systematically given, colonic irrigation. 10. Then a mild cabinet sweat, then a thorough rubdown; using an equal combination of Pine Oil and Peanut Oil for massaging, and this as we find will materially relieve the present distresses. 11. We would give these about twice each week (that is, the general hydrotherapy treatments, not the colonics) for the first four or five. The first two colonics should be within ten days of each other, but these should be carefully administered. 12. As an inhalant to cleanse throat and bronchi of those disturbances that contribute to the upsetting of the liver and the digestive forces, which have caused the tendency for toxic forces from lack of proper eliminations, we would prepare this combination of ingredients. 13. To 4 ounces of grain alcohol (at least 90% proof) add, in the order named:

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14. Put this solution in a large-mouth bottle, so that two vents in the cork may be put into same; these not to extend into the solution, but prepared so they may be corked themselves. 15. Use this night and morning, and then if there is a tendency for the cough in the evening or through the night, use same. Shake the solution well, then remove both of the small corks from the vents, inhale into the mouth and throat. Do not swallow, but inhale so that the fumes go into the bronchi and lungs - only the fumes, not the spray from same. When not in use keep tightly corked. 16. Do this at least twice a day, regularly, and when there is an irritation in throat do the same. 17. After there have been taken at least ten of the hydrotherapy treatments AND the massage, then begin taking (not before) the Purity Cross Vitamin tablets, but take them only three times each week - and take when ready to retire; one tablet three times each week. 18. We would also be mindful of the diet. Do not overcrowd the system with starches, but have plenty of raw vegetables, some each day; celery, lettuce, carrots and greens of any kind. This may include tomatoes if so desired. 19. Do not take too much sweets. 20. But we will soon find much improvement for this body. 21. Ready for questions. 22. (Q) What should be done for constipation? (A) As indicated, the massage - and especially the colonics should relieve this. Then the diet. If there will be used fruits and vegetables more than starches, we will find this will change as these things are corrected in the system. 23. We are through with this Reading. REPORTS OF READING 2975-1 F 65 R1. 7/15/43 Husband's letter: "The hydrotherapy treatments are impossible to obtain here, but she has been using the treatment by inhaling the fumes of the mixture prescribed. Her coughing is not so frequent nor so violent and I hope it may disappear in due time. She is still troubled with constipation and has to take medicine occasionally for that." [He indicated they would be going to visit their son in Conn. soon and would go to Dr. Reilly's for treatment as suggested.]



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INDEX OF READING 2980-1 M 81 Diet: Neurasthenia Par. 13 Electrotherapy: Violet Ray: Neurasthenia Par. 11 Intestines: Colonics: Glyco-Thymoline Par. 9, 10 : Salt & Soda Par. 9, 10 : Tyrrell Elevator Par. 9, 10, Reports Katabolism: Metabolism: Neurasthenia Par. 6 Nervous Systems: Incoordination: Neurasthenia Par. 3, 4 NEURASTHENIA Neuritis: Tendencies Par. 12 Rheumatism Par. 12 Sciatica: Tendencies Par. 12 Senility: Tendencies Par. 3, 4 BACKGROUND OF READING 2980-1 M 81 4/10/43 Daughter's letter: "Please communicate with me DIRECT and DO NOT communicate with him regarding the reading, as he has not agreed to have it - and also when you send the reading please send it to ME." 4/25/43 Daughter [2395]'s letter: "I do not believe I will ask any special questions about any specific conditions, as we do not know just what is the cause of the trouble, so I will only ask what is causing the disturbances that exist at present and that you suggest any remedies that would be beneficial for same." TEXT OF READING 2980-1 M 81 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of April, 1943, in accordance with request made by the daughter - Miss [2395]. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body, [2980]. 3. As we find, the conditions here - while not in the immediate serious - are the greater effects from the gradual deterioration which comes from not that as might be called senility, nor merely old age, but from the central nervous system and the central blood supply not coordinating with the superficial or sympathetic nerve and blood supply.



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4. Hence it may be said that ofttimes there are short circuits. Thus the heart, the liver, the lungs and the kidneys become involved with the overcharge of eliminations, or that to be eliminated, and the lack of the vitality being restored through the assimilating system. 5. Thus the languidness - at times; at others feeling very good. 6. As we find, the metabolism shows that the katabolism and the metabolism are somewhat at variance; that is, there is the quickening of the pulse at times, and then the slowing of same; especially through that circulation from lungs, heart and liver, and also the kidneys at times become rather in that state of not being controlled in their activity. 7. The effect upon the general nervous system is such that it is in a state of collapse, rather than in a state of being overexercised or overexerted or overtaxed. 8. Thus we find that a form of stimuli to set up better eliminations would be well. 9. It would be well for this body to use the Tyrrell's elevator as a means for cleansing the colon. This should be used with solutions that do not cause irritations through the colon. In the first water used for the filling of the elevator, and have it body-temperature, put a heaping teaspoonful of salt and a level teaspoonful of soda - but dissolve these thoroughly in the water before it is put into the bag. Then in the last waters put a tablespoonful of Glyco-Thymoline. This last water may be a little lower in temperature, but not cold - to be sure, rather tepid. But the first waters used should be body temperature. 10. The consistent use of this would be beneficial for this body. 11. Also each evening when ready to retire, we would use the violet ray (hand machine, bulb applicator), very lightly, for about a minute and a half, along the spine and especially across the lumbar and sacral, and on the shoulders and arms and neck - as a stimulation on these areas, and along the limbs. 12. This done, with the colonics, will tend to relieve tendencies towards sciatica, rheumatism and neuritis - which are the tendencies that naturally arise in this short circuiting of the nerve forces and energies, and the slowed circulation, and quickness of the pulse in some portions and the slowing in other parts of the body. 13. In the diet, - keep those things that will aid in good eliminations for the body; such as more vegetables, some raw, but most well-cooked; the leafy being preferable to those of the tubular or bulbular nature. 14. These as we find, if we will do, will make for better conditions for this body of [2980]. Do that. We are through for the present.

REPORTS OF READING 2980-1 M 81 5/20/43 Daughter [2395]'s letter: "I feel that the reading was a very accurate description of his condition; however, I have not been able to get him to try the treatment, although I finally told him about having the reading and read it to him... I was unable to get a Tyrrell's elevator... I have not been able to persuade him to let me use the violet ray either, but I have been giving him a hand massage, rotary motion... From the readings would you say that it means that the trouble comes from HARDENING OF THE ARTERIES or simply a nervous collapse that he might be able to snap out of? He had a similar condition about ten years ago, only it did not last so long or was not near so serious."



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INDEX OF READING 3255-1 F 64 Acidity: Alkalinity: Toxemia Par. 3, 9 Intestines: Colonics: High: Toxemia Par. 6 NEURITIS Physiology & Anatomy: General Par. 3, 10, 11 Physiotherapy: Hydrotherapy: Toxemia Par. 5--7, 12 RHEUMATISM TOXEMIA BACKGROUND OF READING 3255-1 F 64 B1. 4/15/43 "Late in June 1942 my knees and arms became very stiff. I took some diathermy treatments which did not seem to help. My doctor wanted me to go to Beverly Hospital for X-Rays and blood and urine tests, etc. The trouble seemed to be caused by an infection in the colon. It was called fibromyositis or old-fashioned muscular rheumatism. I ret'd from the hospital with a trained nurse. By this time I could not get downstairs or get my hands up to my face or behind my back. Then I twisted my right knee & had fluid around it. My knee was put into a cast & I tried to walk with crutches. All summer & early fall I had to lie on a couch or sit in a big chair. All this time I was unable to bathe or dress myself. The pain became quite intense. My doctor has tried everything known about rheumatism. I have had histamine by means of a hypodermic; colonic irrigations, vitamins and culture called Bacillus Acidophilus. I have had massage & infra-red treatments. My appetite is not good & very little taste to my food. My doctor said that I was inclined to overeat before this trouble. I am very much better now but still stiff & lame nearly all the time. It is very hard for me to walk up & down stairs, to step into a bus & I walk very slowly. I walked fast when well."

B2. 9/25/43 Letter: "My condition is very much better since I wrote you in April. I get tired very easily. Very often I have a pain in my back down low & right or left side. It may be gas from vegetables. My arms do many things but ache when I use them much. My right knee is still bandaged every day. I have to rest often, if I try to walk or do some light work at home. I drive my car some. I get very nervous at times if the children are noisy near where I live."

TEXT OF READING 3255-1 F 64 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 2nd day of October, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [3255].



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2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [3255]. 3. As we find here, there are changes taking place in the body forces. The body should consider as to the sources and causes for the neuritic and neurotic conditions that exist through the body. This is what might ordinarily be called a condition wherein the general taxation has run down the battery for the body; that is, the toxic forces in the body have become excessive. Thus there are pains in the arms, or shoulders at times, in the back, through the lower limbs and through the abdominal area. All of these come and go, dependent upon how well and how thoroughly the eliminations are in the body, and as to whether in the diet the body keeps the general physical forces alkaline or allows the greater portion to become acid. Then we have those reflexes that cause some disturbance with the heart, with the kidneys and with the liver. These all arise from toxic forces that affect naturally (for, as the body battery is) heart, liver, lungs and kidneys. These must coordinate. When they do not, some portion of it is going to revert. 4. These for this body would be the better: 5. Take at least once each week a general hydrotherapy treatment. This should include a cabinet sweat followed by a thorough rubdown. 6. About every twenty days have a high colonic irrigation, until there is no reaction of mucous in the stool at all. 7. After the sweat bath there should be the needle baths or showers followed by the massages. 8. These will aid the body in bringing back near to normal resistances. 9. In the diet beware of too much starches or too much combinations of proteins with starches. 10. Keep the eliminations better with the use of minerals for this body rather than vegetable laxatives. Owing to the batteries as it were - liver, kidneys and heart - being run down. 11. These will add to the system - or being more acid, as in a battery, then the water will create more activity in the system. Just as the creating of energies in locomotion in any machinery where such is needed. 12. In the general activities, these should not be excessive, but the massages with the hydrotherapy will be the better for the body. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 3255-1 F 64 None.



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INDEX OF READING 3501-1 M 51 Chemical Imbalance Par. 4 Diet: Toxemia Par. 14 Electrotherapy: Ultra-Violet Light Par. 7, 13 ELIMINATIONS: POOR Intestines: Colon: Plethora Par. 6 : Colonics, High: Toxemia Par. 9, 10 NEURITIS: TENDENCIES Physiotherapy: Baths: Sun: Toxemia Par. 7, 13 : Massage: Swedish: Par. 11 : Packs: Castor Oil: Par. 10 Prescriptions: Olive Oil: Toxemia Par. 10 RHEUMATISM: TENDENCIES TOXEMIA BACKGROUND OF READING 3501-1 M 51 B1. 10/25/43 Letter from [3501]: "Doctors have not disagreed as to my condition, but none of them have prescribed a remedy for it..." TEXT OF READING 3501-1 M 51 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce, this 30th day of December, 1943. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [3501]. 3. As we find, there are conditions that disturb the better physical functioning of the body. 4. These have to do with the effects of unbalanced conditions in the body-functionings and in the chemical forces of the body, also the poor eliminations - the effects upon the organs in their reaction. 5. Then, these are conditions as we find them with this body, [3501] we are speaking of: 6. The blood supply in itself indicates the character of the toxic forces, and a plethoric condition in the transverse colon; while the manner of circulation indicates the effect has upon the heart, kidneys and lungs at times. 7. The change in the environs, where there may be a great deal of the ultra-violet rays from the sun, is well for the body.



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8. Yet the disturbances caused in the body-functions will require that the poisons be removed from the system, else we will have reactions in the muscular forces or a tendency toward congestion in the liver that will produce the effect either upon the gall bladder or upon the kidneys - producing sedimentary conditions. 9. Thus we would begin having first the hydrotherapy treatments, including about six high colonic irrigations - about ten days to two weeks apart. 10. Before each of the colonics we would have a three-day series of Castor Oil Packs over the liver and gall duct area. Apply these for an hour each day for three days in succession. Then take internally two tablespoonsful of Olive Oil. When this has acted thoroughly, then have the colonic irrigation. Wait then for about a week and have another series of the Packs, and so on. 11. Occasionally have the gentle Swedish massage, rather than attempting to correct or make adjustments in the cerebrospinal system. To be sure, the rotations in neck and shoulders would be well. 12. Do these and we will get rid of those tendencies towards rheumatic and neuritic reactions in body. 13. Keep quiet, not too active but oft in the sunshine and out of doors. 14. Not too heavy foods in the diet, but plenty of fruits, vegetables, citrus fruits and the like. Do these and we will make for better conditions of the body. 15. We are through with this Reading. REPORTS OF READING 3501-1 M 51 R1. 1/9/44 [3501]'s letter to EC: ..., Florida Gentlemen: Thank you for the report of the Psychic Reading given by Mr. Cayce on the 30th. day of December in accordance with my request. I want to assure you that Mr. Cayce's suggestions will be followed out to the letter and I will be glad to advise you of the results obtained when the treatment is completed as outlined in the reading. As I understand it, the packs are to be applied to, or rather, over the liver and gall duct area. This would seem to me to be that area high up in the abdomen on the right side [Front area instead of back area?]…. Thanking you for your kind consideration and further advices…. Sincerely yours, [3501]

R2. 5/25/44 [3501]'s letter to EC: ..., Ky. Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va. Dear Mr. Cayce I have intended to write to you since I finished the treatments as outlined in your reading, but shortly afterwards we moved up to Kentucky & I have been on the go continuously since. I do want you to know that the treatment you suggested must have been just what I needed, because it helped me greatly. In fact, since taking it I am now feeling better than I have felt in 20 years. I am grateful to you & my wife [...] joins me in thanking you. Both of us appreciate your excellent service to me very much indeed…. Sincerely, [3501]



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INDEX OF READING 3547-1 F 56 ANEMIA Anesthesia: After Effects Par. 27-A ARTHRITIS Diet: Anemia Par. 25-A Doctors: Reilly, Harold J.: PhT. Par. R1 Exercise: Head & Neck: Eyes Par. 28-A Eyes: Glasses: Unnecessary Par. 28-A Intestines: Colonics: Toxemia Par. 14 Kidneys: Overactive: Toxemia Par. 24-A NEURITIS Nose: Skin: Toxemia Par. 26-A Physiology & Anatomy: Rheumatism Par. 8, 9 Physiotherapy: Baths: Fumes: Witchhazel: Toxemia Par. 15, 16 : Hydrotherapy: Toxemia Par. 13, 14 : Massage: Lanolin: Toxemia Par. 16, 17 : Oils, Olive: Par. 16, 17 : Peanut Oil: Par. 16, 17 Prescriptions: KalDak: Rheumatism Par. 19 Psychosomatics: Rheumatism Par. 22 Rheumatism: Surgery: After Effects Par. 27-A TOXEMIA Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "Good For Something" Par. 22



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BACKGROUND OF READING 3547-1 F 56 B1. 9/6/43 [3547]'s letter: ..., Calif. Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va. Dear Mr. Cayce: . . . For years, 1916 to 1940, had very bad health, part of the time suffering excruciating pain. I went from doctor to doctor, and thru clinics, but none could find the focus of infection which they said caused the pain. If I had ONLY heard then, of your power of diagnosing diseases thru the subconscious mind, I would have been saved years of pain and suffering, which led to my becoming a very nervous, irritable woman, and very critical of everything and everybody in my family circle. Most of the time since 1930 have held job, in spite of pain and ill health. In 1940 I began taking calcium phosphate tablets and in three months the pain gradually became less, tho was never entirely free from pain. Last Aug 18th 1942, I had a tumor removed which was CALCIFIED, so much of the calcium I was taking had not been used by my body - even tho apparently it had lessened the pain. I rarely have pain in right hip & knee and lower back as I had had all those years, but now having it in the joints of the fingers in both hands and in back when I stand too long or stoop over. I have shortness of breath, eyesight very poor, a tendency to sinus attacks. Though I am much better than in the years before 1940. I would like to have a feeling of physical well being if its possible, unless this is the result of KARMA accumulated some where along the path. B2. 1/12/44 [3547]'s oral report to IMG: Had all sorts of medical, osteopathic, and chiropractic treatments... Used Dr. Cook's [Koch's?] cancer serum with diet to remove tumor, which worked once... Had operation for tumor in August, 1941... Neuritis in hip and knee started in 1918. Spread to hand and arm last May... One doctor at Scott and White Sanitarium thought she was simply neurotic... A Doctor at University of Texas said she had heart trouble... Has used exercises for hands... Didn't have enough calcium in system, but tablets of this with buttermilk started relief. 1. What causes pain in hip and knee? 2. What will cure this condition? 3. What causes and what will cure the offensive odor from urine? 4. What can be done to prevent extreme frequency of urination? 5. What will relieve pressure on back of neck which comes occasionally? 6. What would be the best diet? 7. What will reduce redness of skin on nose? 8. What causes and what will cure nervousness? 9. Is the body now free of all disturbances connected with last operation? 10. Is there a way of strengthening the eyes so that glasses will be unnecessary? 11. Is there anything else I should know to have perfect health in my body? TEXT OF READING 3547-1 F 56 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 12th day of January, 1944. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [3547].



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3. Now, as we find, there are disturbing conditions that are gradually - through the tendencies being indicated, and the accumulations through the system - bringing about greater disturbing forces in this body. 4. Much of these are as we find the natural consequences, being the effect of physical activities through the system. 5. We find that these may be materially aided if taken in time, and if proper precautions in many ways are taken. 6. Then, these are conditions as we find them with this body: 7. In the blood supply, through the toxic forces of the body that have caused a gradual change in the chemical forces, we find that a form of anemia exists; that is, there is a tendency for the red blood cells to be diminished without their being sufficiently replenished. When there are the needs, then, for the activity of the leucocytes for the warriors in the white blood and in the lymph of the body, these draw upon the structural portion of the body in such a manner that drosses left, as it were, through these changes, become as crystallized conditions in the extremities and joints of the body. 8. Hence we have not wholly a rheumatic condition, neither wholly an arthritic condition, nor a true neuritic condition. Yet we have some appearances of all of these. But it is rather the inflammation of the covering of the bone itself in the areas where joints themselves are, as it were, "oiled" by lymph. Hence there is not only stiffness but these crack considerably also at times, or as if they needed oiling up. And that's exactly what they do need - the supplying to the system of those elements which in the body-assimilation bring to the circulation - through the lymph as well as the blood supply to areas - the recharging to the hormones in the blood those properties that supply a cushion about the covering of the joints and tendons in extremities of the body. 9. If allowed to continue, there might become eventually a taxation to the vertebrae or segments in the vertebrae themselves. This would then become very serious. In the present form the condition is violent enough, under any conditions where circulation becomes impeded in any manner - as getting cold or overexcited, overtired by a great deal of activity of the body - all of these draw upon the conditions. 10. We find pressures upon the nerve forces of the body, naturally where nerves pass through the affected areas - as the knuckles in hands, in wrist, in elbow, in shoulder at times, in the toes and the bursa of the feet, in the knees and the ankles. All of these give pressures upon the nerves, warning that these need careful consideration or attention toward the replenishing of conditions. These are the effects upon the nerve forces of the body. 11. Partially these affect organic conditions; that is, the organs that become involved. For instance, if there are the reactions from overactivity, there is the awareness of where the heart is, and a shortness of breath in the lungs. If there is the stooping, bending, or moving too much - not just long exercise, but the moving too much - we may have a reflex upon the kidneys. If there is long standing or the remaining in one position the reflex comes to eyes and head, as it were, to the hands and to the eyes and the head. These are natural results of the effect upon organs and activities through the body.



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12. Then, in making applications for helpfulness for this body: 13. First we would give that the body begin with a thorough cleansing of the system by the taking of four to six hydrotherapy treatments. 14. For this body there should be included at least one colonic irrigation, thoroughly given. This is not to be given all at once - that is, all the water used at once - but cleanse the colon. We would have two of these, about ten to twenty days apart. 15. Each week the general hydrotherapy treatments would include a Fume Bath using witchhazel. 16. Follow this Fume Bath with a massage using this combination of oils: Olive Oil...............2 ounces, Peanut Oil..............2 ounces, Lanolin (liquified)...1/4 ounce. 17. Massage all of these into the body that it will absorb. And here they should be massaged in the neck, the upper portion of the chest, across the shoulder blades, around the diaphragm, across the abdomen, following the direction of the colon; in the limbs - the hips, the knees, the ankles, the feet. Also massage the shoulder blades, the elbows, the wrists and fingers. Give this massage thoroughly but gently. 18. Do these. 19. Also begin taking KalDak as a tonic. Every other day take a heaping teaspoonful dissolved thoroughly in a little very hot water, then the glass filled with milk and cream. Stir this thoroughly and drink. 20. Do these things - we will find we will make corrections and eliminate the sources of these disturbances in this body. 21. Do that. 22. In the reflexes - know that there must be kept creative reactions in the body. For, the individual entity is good, but be good for something. Set definite plans, definite ideals; not necessarily to be seen of men, but rather that which will make within self a feeling of contributing something to the welfare of thy fellow man. 23. Ready for questions. 24. (Q) What can be done to prevent extreme frequency of urination? (A) This, as has just been indicated, is part of the reflex condition through the nervous system. This will gradually be corrected as there are the hydrotherapy treatments and as the conditions are corrected by the massages and the sweats, so that other channels of eliminations are set up. For as we find, there are functional disturbances in kidneys and bladder but no disturbance organically. 25. (Q) What would be the best diet? (A) This should include all body-building foods. For as indicated by the manner in which the massages are to be given, there needs to be a supply to the structural portions of the body of those influences that go about making more blood supply the better real resistance in the body. So, as these applications are made, the corrections of every nature may come to the body in the physical forces. 26. (Q) What will reduce redness of skin on nose? (A) All of these symptoms are a part of the activities indicated.



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27. (Q) Is the body now free of all disturbances connected with last operation? (A) Not free entirely, for it will require about thirty months for all of those conditions to be entirely eliminated - even from the subjugation of nerve forces. 28. (Q) Is there a way of strengthening the eyes so that glasses will be unnecessary? (A) There might have been in times back, but in the present - while we may strengthen the eyes so that glasses wouldn't be necessary for the moment, later it would be much worse for them. But take the head and neck exercises morning and night, and we will find that we may strengthen these. 29. (Q) Is there anything else I should know to have perfect health in my body? (A) We will bring about that needed for the best and complete fulfillment of those abilities and purposes of the entity. Isn't there a promise as to how thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee? Who is my mother and my brother? Remember these. Ye do well. 30. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 3547-1 F 56 R1. 8/10/44 [3547]'s letter: Dear Mr. Cayce: I should have reported upon my condition, earlier than this. When I reached New York City in May, I went to Reilly's Health Institute (after a short time, while I was learning to find my way around in this big city), early in June and had the Vapor Baths and Massage as indicated in my reading. I also took the KalDak, and am still doing so, tho not as regularly. My hands have apparently grown steadily worse - so I had a check up at the Naval Base Hospital in Brooklyn, to which I was entitled as a dependent of my son. They found nothing except a slight sinus condition which wouldn't account for the pain and stiffness in hands. But, they didn't give a very thorough examination, as they are very, very busy, and I'm inclined to think they thot it due to my imagination!! I then went to a Doctor who specializes in finding "hidden" (?) infections in the body which may cause arthritis and neuritis. He looked in my throat and said I had tonsil stumps which would cause the pain and sent me to a nose and throat Dr., who said there probably was enough infection in my linqual (?) tonsils to cause the pain in my hands & other troubles, too. There was also a tooth he wanted pulled, if it is a DEAD tooth. So, I'm going into the Hospital Monday noon, the 14th and have these "lingual" tonsils out. But, I can't keep from wondering WHY the Intelligences or Healing Entities on the Other Side didn't tell me to do this, or that the trouble was caused by a source of infection at a certain point in my body. Of course I'm disappointed and regret the money spent on treatments at Reilly's since it did no good, but it doesn't mean that I do not have faith in your work. There is probably some thing in ME - that prevented a complete analysis, and that keeps me from making as close a contact with God as I want. This operation on throat may NOT be in DIVINE ORDER at all, but I do not know what else to do…. May I hear, right away. Thank you!



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R2. 8/16/44 EC's letter: Mrs. [3547] New York 4, N.Y. Dear Mrs. [3547] I have yours of the 10th, and note what you have to say about your condition, and the results. I, of course, have no answer for the condition which has apparently developed. The doctor may be correct about the necessity for the operation - he may not. Time alone can prove this. I think it would be very well if you could have a checkup on this before you have the operation, but maybe it will work out all right. I certainly hope that it does. As for advancing the appointment, I fear this will be impossible at the present time, for I have been unable to do any work for the past three weeks, and I am very sure it will be impossible to advance it just now. You mentioned the 8th of September. Is this the time you have for the appointment? We have it for the 27th of September. Let me know about this right away. I do hope that I will be able to be back at work long before that time. If we can be the means of any service, you know we are most anxious to do so. Thanking you, Sincerely, Edgar Cayce R3. GD's note: Naturally, her appointment for a Life Reading had to be cancelled due to EC's illness; her money was refunded. R4. 9/7/52 She ordered publications and asked that we put a friend on the mailing list of A.R.E.



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INDEX OF READING 3599-1 F 51 ARTHRITIS Diet: Arthritis Par. 3, 4, 10, 11 : Meat: Hog: Not Recommended Par. 3, 4 NEURITIS Nursing: Attendants: Arthritis Par. 5, 7 Pelvic Disorders: Vaginal Discharge: Leukorrhea Par. 12 Physiotherapy: Baths: Epsom Salts: Arthritis Par. 5--8 : Douches: Fountain Syringe: Pelvic Disorders Par. 12 : Glyco-Thymoline: Par. 12 : Massage: Myrrh: Arthritis Par. 6, 7 : Oils, Olive: Par. 6, 7 Prescriptions: Atomidine: Arthritis Par. 7 RHEUMATISM Surgery: Hysterectomy: After Effects Par. B1 BACKGROUND OF READING 3599-1 F 51 B1. 1/10/44 Letter: "I have suffered for years from some form of Rheumatism in my knees. Last summer I took treatments from an osteopath. He told me I have arthritis. Am I taking food that is harmful to me? Is there some kind of foods I should have that I am not getting? What causes sore spot on my back?..." TEXT OF READING 3599-1 F 51 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 21st day of January, 1944. 2. Yes, we have the body here, [3599]. 3. Here we have a result of the absorption of certain food values that arise from eating a certain character of foods. The character of dross it makes in the body-functioning causes a fungi that produces in the system a crystallization of the muscles and nerves in portions of the body. These have been in the pelvic organs, the whole lumbar-sacral area, portions of the sciatic nerves, the knees and feet - all of these are giving distress. These began as acute pain, rheumatic or neuritic. They are closer to neuritic-arthritic reactions. 4. This is pork - the effect of same.



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5. As to activities or administrations that may purify the body-forces here, if properly given there would be necessitated an attendant or a nurse - not necessarily a trained nurse, though of course, this would be better, but at least a practical nurse who knows something about the anatomy so that she may give the body the massages properly every two weeks following the Epsom Salts Baths. 6. Use at least forty gallons of water and twenty pounds of Epsom Salts, just as warm as the body can well stand to remain in same. While the body is in the bath let the massage be given especially to the limbs, the sacral areas across the hips over the back. Follow this with a good shower and a rubdown, and rub the body over those areas - the limbs, the feet, the sacral, the lumbars, all along the spine, with an equal combination of Olive Oil (heated) and Tincture of Myrrh. 7. The body should first be prepared for such an Epsom Salts Bath by the taking internally of Atomidine, one drop each morning before breakfast in half a glass of water for four days, and on the fifth day take five drops. That evening take the Epsom Salts Bath. But be sure there is an attendant. Be sure there is the massage given while the body is in the Bath, as indicated, and then massage with the oils afterwards. 8. There should be the series of these Baths for at least three times, two weeks apart. 9. Thus we should find help for the body. 10. Make changes in the diet. Do not take hog meat of any kind. Very seldom have beef. Fish, fowl and lamb may be taken, but not any of these fried. 11. Do have raw vegetables as a portion of one meal each day, especially water cress, onions, radishes, celery, lettuce, carrots and cooked beets (not pickled). These may be prepared with gelatin quite often. It is not necessary that all of these be taken the same way each day, but have some of these every day. 12. For the sources of disturbances that will be an aid to the general physical forces of the body, do have each week warm or hot douches with Glyco-Thymoline - as hot as the body can take. Use a tablespoonful of Glyco-Thymoline to the quart of water, only with a fountain syringe. These will be helpful in correcting the disturbances of the leucorrhea that has caused a great deal of disturbance to the body. 13. Ready for questions. 14. (Q) What causes sore spot on my back? (A) Read what we have just given. Crystallization of muscular forces for the body. Do as outlined. We are through with this reading.

REPORTS OF READING 3599-1 F 51 R1. 4/2/44 Mrs. [2072]'s letter: "Also, Mr. [...] whose wife [3599] you recently gave a rdg., approached [1861] down town and said they had been very well pleased at the results she had gotten from the rdg. already. We were glad to hear of Mrs. [3599] as we had not heard of her since before she had it."



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INDEX OF READING 4324-1 F ADULT ANEMIA ARTHRITIS Diet: Meatless Par. 9, 10 : Toxemia Par. 9, 10 Electrotherapy: Violet Ray: Anemia Par. 9 ELIMINATIONS: POOR Healing: Consistency & Persistency Par. 7 Intestines: Colon: Impaction Par. 6 LOCOMOTION: IMPAIRED: ARTHRITIS NEURITIS Prescriptions: Simmons' Liver Regulator: Eliminations Par. 8 : Toris Compound: Par. 8 : Water, Drinking: Par. 9 Reincarnation Par. B1 Rejuvenation: Anemia Par. 7, 9 RHEUMATISM TOXEMIA BACKGROUND OF READING 4324-1 F ADULT B1. GD's note: Identifying names are left in Miss [4324]'s two readings because this is the only case where WE THINK the person died and returned to be mentioned in EC's reading as another personality. See 2391-1 given on 11/4/40. B2. 5/2/26 Elizabeth Major [4324]'s letter to EC: Hopkinsville, Ky. R. #3 Box 65 Dear Edgar, By the suggestion of Aunt Carrie I am asking you to prescribe for me. I have had rheumatism for over a year. About a year ago I had my tonsils taken out which relieved me for a while, but now I have rheumatism in my right hip and



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lower right limb, and am in such pain I cannot stand to ride, so Aunt Carrie and I have it all planned if I was cured I could ride in to see her sometime. I have not seen her since March and I was not able to attend the last rites for our dear Aunt Annie [Annie Major Sargeant]…. Now Edgar I don't have any money to pay you if you should prescribe for me but I feel like if I had any it would be worth a LOT OF MONEY. When I get some money I will remember you, but I know you cannot live on promises. So do what you can about it and I will appreciate it. We all send love to you and yours. With love, your cousin, Elizabeth L. Major (Lizzie for short) TEXT OF READING 4324-1 F ADULT This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of May, 1926. 2. EC: Now, we find there are abnormal conditions with this body. These have to do with the poor eliminations in the system and the effect this condition has produced on the body. 3. Now, these are conditions as we find them in this body, Elizabeth Lake Major, we are speaking of. First: 4. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find below the normal, impoverished, as it were. Low in resistive power, lacking in ability to produce that which will war against the toxins in the system. Hence that condition in the tissue, in the ligaments and joints where these toxins show their effect on the nerve system and on the action of locomotion. 5. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, many of the centers in extremities, or that in the ends of nerve plexuses about ligaments and tissue in the extremities, especially in the lower limbs, show the effect of the condition of toxins as are left in the system through the poor elimination and the overloading of the system with those food properties that make an excess of drosses for a condition of this nature and character. 6. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS, these all show the effect of this condition existent in the body, yet no organic conditions, as we find, exist that are detrimental at the present time. The greatest trouble being, then, with the digestion, the hepatic circulation, and especially the colon, for the drosses, the impacts that show in the various orifices or the pockets in colon proper, especially in the ascending portion, shows how the system becomes in that way of producing toxins that produce this condition in the blood supply, or the impoverishment to the blood, and in the impoverishment of the blood giving then that inability to cope with the conditions in system and, leaving drosses, brings on this condition as is termed neuritis, or rheumatic conditions in the system. 7. Then, to eliminate these will take care, persistence, and consistent conditions for the body. The system must first produce a normal elimination as possible, overcoming these conditions and giving a new supply of blood, as it were, for the whole body, that this may rejuvenate or rebuild the system, as in reference to these conditions.



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8. We would then, to overcome this in this body, do as this. First we would take in the system at least two - yea THREE whole quantities of Toris Compound, prepared as is given, or directions on the package, see? using that of the simple syrup as the carrier for same. Then, following this, purge the system thoroughly, using those conditions or properties in that compound of Simmon's Liver Regulator, see? At least four to five such doses should be given. 9. Do not eat ANY meat! Drink PLENTY OF WATER at all times, at least six to ten glasses full each day, keeping the system thoroughly cleansed, using after the Toris Compound has been taken those vibrations of the Violet Ray, for this will assist and rejuvenate the blood supply and give same an equilibrium necessary to remove the conditions in the body. Do that. 10. Let the diet be of seasonable vegetables rather than of meats, and as much of the green vegetable nature as possible. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 4324-1 F ADULT R1. 5/29/26 EC's letter to Lizzie Major: Dear Lizzie: - I am enclosing you the reading as was gotten at the appointed time. I am certainly very much in hopes that you are going to find a lot of relief by following out the suggestions as are given…. When you have taken at least the medicinal properties, I think it would be well for us to have a check reading and see if you are getting along alright. You will understand, I am sure, from what is said and what is given that this is supposed to get at the seat of the trouble and eliminate the cause, and of course is not going to cure you all in a day. It will take just a little bit of persistence, and of course you are going to have to be consistent with your activities and especially with your diet, but I feel sure if you WILL follow these suggestions closely, you are going to get the results. I don't mean by this that I think I'm some great doctor, Lizzie, but these readings are the operations of some higher force than we understand. I don't think that I have been especially gifted above other people. I may be given the ability to apply that which comes through a little bit different from most of us do, but it is with the individual in applying the suggestions to themselves that get the results, and I hope you are going to do it, for you don't know how much this means to me, and I doubt if you can realize how much I appreciate your even asking me to try it. I'm only too glad to do it. Your cousin, EC: GD R2. 6/7/26 Lizzie Major's letter to EC: Dear Edgar: Received reading the first. Went to town next day and Uncle Less ordered medicine. Today went back, he had it prepared, so have begun to take it. I found Aunt Carrie looking better than she did in March. Swelling gone out of her ankles. Sarah is nursing her so good. Aunt Carrie dreading when time for her to leave but she says she going up to Mary's so I hope she be well enough for the trip. I am going to carry out your instructions but it seems I have been enough trouble and expense to you with the first reading and here you are offering to give me a second one. Now if second has inexpensive treatment I may be able to carry that out. I sure do want to be well, and appreciate your interest in me, but I have so much to be thankful for all my folks are so good to me. I certainly appreciated your letter and Aunt Ella certainly did like being remembered. For such a long time she says she always tried to do her best in



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everything and glad you thought it was good results in her teaching. She and Mama are good deal spryer than I am, but get tired out quickly but that goes with age. The old place is very dear to us three but farming is not paying very much. Kate and her husband Mr. Swift have the farm but I hate for them to work so hard and get nothing. Mr. Swift is as good to Mama as a real son. His mother and father both dead. Yes, brother John has a right to be proud of his boys, his oldest has been promoted to Division Manager for Leggett & Myers Tobacco Co. and recently went to Dayton, Ohio to live. I have never seen Gertrude but once and never did see your children. I have always been a stay at home body. Well I am going to let you hear from me. I don't know how I can ever pay you enough, as you may have to wait a long time. I am anxious to know your family. I love them for they are my folks. I send love to one and all. Thanking you, with love, your cousin, Lizzie Major R3. 6/15/26 L. B. Cayce's letter to EC: Elizabeth Major phoned this morning, said she felt that she was getting along very well, that it was not so painful to her to get up and down stairs, (you know she rooms up stairs and has been a great task to get back and forth to her room) said she had taken about one half of the prescription, or the medicine and that she was going to write you today or tomorrow and have you instruct her further, or to go over her case again and tell her whether it will be necessary for her to any more of the medicine compounded, or what to do next. She begun taking the medicine just one week ago yesterday, so the improvement in this length of time seems wonderful, but she doesn't know whether to get more or to begin the violet-ray after this, she will ask you. Let me hear from you every chance. With lots of love, [signed] L. B. Cayce R4. 6/16/26 EC's letter to Lizzie Major: Dear Lizzie: - . . . Well, I am very much in hopes that you are beginning now to see some results from your treatment. I am sure that if you adhere to them strictly you are going to get wonderful results from them. I don't think you expect to be cured as by magic, for you have got to get at the base of the trouble, and eliminate the cause from your system. That takes time. You may expect also that there will be days when you won't feel so good, but don't get discouraged, for this will relieve the trouble, and by the time you have taken up all of the medicine, you will want to check over the reading again and see just what your conditions are at that time, for this is the only way to really rid yourself of the trouble. Be careful about your diet, and get on to the violet ray treatments as soon as you can and keep up with same just as consistently as possible for you to do so. I know Pa will be glad to help out in any way that he possibly can. And be sure and let me hear from you from time to time…. R5. 6/19/26 Lizzie Major's letter to EC: Dear Edgar: I have been trying to carry out directions and am not so sore but still crippled, though not so painful in walking. I was talking to Uncle Les this morning and as the medicine will just about last a week more, he thought best for me to write you for next reading, as he doesn't want me to be without treatment…. R6. 7/3/26 See 4324-2.



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ANEMIA ARTHRITIS Diet: Meatless Par. 2 Electrotherapy: Violet Ray: Anemia Par. 2 ELIMINATIONS: POOR LOCOMOTION: IMPAIRED: ARTHRITIS NEURITIS Prescriptions: Simmon's Liver Regulator Par. 2 : Toris Compound: Not Recommended Par. 2 Reincarnation Par. R4 RHEUMATISM TOXEMIA WORK: E.C.: READINGS: VOLUNTARY BACKGROUND OF READING 4324-2 F ADULT B1. See 4324-1. TEXT OF READING 4324-2 F ADULT This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, Virginia Beach, Va., this 3rd day of July, 1926, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss Elizabeth L. Major. [Volunteered, without suggestion being given] 1. EC: Now, we have those conditions as regarding the body, Elizabeth Lake Major. We find these are greatly improved in the body at the present time. 2. We would not, for the present, take more of the Toris Compound. We would apply those vibrations of the Violet Ray, as has been given. Keep the body free from meats, and keep the eliminations well in hand, using small doses occasionally of the Simmon's Liver Regulator, see? With this kept up for two to three weeks, we will find a great improvement, and then, with the diet kept well in hand, gradually the body will overcome these conditions in the physical forces of same. Do that. 3. We are through with this reading.



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REPORTS OF READING 4324-2 F ADULT [edited] R1. 7/3/26 EC's letter to [4324]: Dear Lizzie: - I hope you will pardon me for not answering yours long since, but it just looked like that we didn't have an opportunity to get to this, as our time was so well taken up with appointments, but I am in hopes you are keeping on with the suggestions as were given and I feel sure that you are going to find results…. With kindest personal regards and love to all, Your cousin, Edgar Cayce EC R2. 7/12/26 [4324]'s letter to EC: R. F. D. 3 HOPKINSVILLE, KY. Dear Edgar . . . Yes I am improved and with patience the race is run so you see I will be well but as you know I am very anxious to be well right now, but I do know it can not be done by magic and this came in by degrees and will leave that way…. We all want you to remember us to your family and with love, Lizzie Major R3. 7/28/26 EC's letter to [4324]: Dear Lizzie: - I appreciate yours of the 12th very much. I certainly am in hopes that you are continuing to improve. While you have this trouble on the jump, I certainly would not neglect getting these treatments as often as it is possible to do. I would make some special effort to get in real often, see if you can't get rid of this now, and I believe you can, but you know if you neglect yourself and let it run on, why it won't take you long to get back into the same condition or even worse than it has been heretofore…. Your cousin, R4. 11/4/40 See 2391-1 on a baby born 10/27/40 indicating the given name should be "Elizabeth Carol" and that her just previous incarnation was as Elizabeth Major. EC felt that this was the same entity, and when questioned as to when Elizabeth Major [4324] died, he said he thought she died soon after his mother [Carrie Elizabeth Cayce] died, which was in October 1926.



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INDEX OF READING 4482-1 F ADULT Attitudes & Emotions: Happiness Par. 10-A Business Advice: Success Par. 9-A Diet: Eliminations Par. 4 Electrotherapy: Violet Ray: Neuritis Par. 6, 8-A : Rheumatism Par. 6, 8-A ELIMINATIONS: POOR NEURITIS Prescriptions: Bismuth, Milk Of: Eliminations Par. 6 : Magnesia, Milk Of: Par. 6 : Phenolax: Par. 6 Psychosomatics Par. 2, 5 RHEUMATISM Visualization: Healing Par. 5, 9-A BACKGROUND OF READING 4482-1 F ADULT 3/18/31 Letter from [4482] to EC; from Hotel Somerset, 150 West 47th St., N.Y.C.: "I have heard so much of you through Mr. Kahn, and Miss Sidelman, that, at the suggestion of the latter, I am writing to ask if you will extend to me the help in which I am of such dire need. For the past five years I have been under the influence or control, of the most malignant and cruel forces - ill-health - an unsuccessful operation, deafness - and worst of all, continued and enforced idleness, with no means of support, and I am just about at the end of my endurance - unflagging energy and effort are useless - every door is barred - hurts, humiliations, insults, disappointments, in every direction. I have made a name for myself - in the theatre - in England, France, S. Africa, and Australia, and America. But in spite of my admitted reputation and standing as an artist (and teacher) I cannot find work of any sort. If you will give me a reading at your earliest convenience, and trust to my good faith and honesty to pay you the very moment I can earn it - I will appreciate it, from the depths of my heart. With grateful thanks for the anticipated help, I am..."

5/24/31 Letter verifying appointment: "I would like to know if my physical condition, due to ineffective operation, will ever improve. Should I attempt to wear a supporter, or would that be injurious? Is the use of an electric vibrator helpful or harmful? If I err in writing these questions, please forget them. I cannot tell you how grateful I shall be for your kind help."



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TEXT OF READING 4482-1 F ADULT This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 105th Street & Ocean, Virginia Beach, Va., this 2nd day of October, 1931. 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [4482], and those conditions as surround the body. 2. In the physical forces we find there are disturbing factors that need that awakening, for the better physical forces to function in the material way, as well as those in the spiritual manner; for when physical conditions have been builded by disorders to that extent to where they become active forces with active principles within themselves, then the necessary elements for that awakening - that the balance may be brought to a physical body - must come from without, as WELL as from within, that the consciousness of a well-being may be awakened within that body-consciousness. 3. These, as we find here, are from poor eliminations that have existed in the system for times back, and having builded those conditions which make for - in the body-functioning - those places where the activity of toxic forces are active WITHIN the body-functioning, make for distresses in the form of neuritis and rheumatism in the organs themselves. These elements and these conditions that have been named, or as are named, become then active forces for a body, with their resultant reaction in a physical body. 4. We would find were the diet, and the reactions from things taken in system, more of the alkalin - with those added vibrations of the high electrical vibration - these will bring about a better physical condition for the body. 5. While these are active in the system, well that there be kept that continued attitude of SEEING the body replenished, rebuilded, in a mental, a spiritual, and a material way and manner. This held by the body-consciousness as seeing these things accomplished, will aid ALSO in the correcting in the physical forces of the body. 6. These we would apply as in this manner: We would take alternately - that is, one dose of one, one day, one dose of another the next day - those properties in Milk of Magnesia, the next day Milk of Bismuth, the next day the Phenolax. We would take EACH day, also, those vibrations from the VIOLET ray, this taken in the beginning for three to five minutes - for the first day - particularly over the cerebro-spinal system, following OUT those centers where the disorders in the lower limbs and in the extremities of the body cause disorders at times; gradually increasing this one to two minutes until at least fifteen to twenty minutes of the vibration may be taken. 7. These, we will find, will bring for the physical body the nearer normal elements and activities for the body-consciousness, for the mental forces of the body, for the physical body itself, [4482]. Ready for questions. 8. (Q) Will the electric treatment I have been using be of any real help in relieving the painful condition? (A) Taken in the manner as has been outlined here, with the properties as bring about the better eliminations for the system, would - as we find - be more effective.



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9. (Q) Is there any real success in my work to be attained? (A) As the body is aided physically, as the body is able to see itself gradually getting PHYSICALLY better and sees that as is the desire of the heart builded in the lives of those whom the body contacts, so may there be success for the body in bringing those necessary elements in the material life to see the success necessary for body, and physical, and mental, and material and spiritual development. 10. (Q) Will the "Blue Bird" of happiness ever make its nest on my path? (A) This depends upon self. As there is prepared, by the activities of self in the lives and consciousness of others, that that brings happiness to others, so will it bring those things that make for happiness, peace, love and understanding in the heart and the mind of the body. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 4482-1 F ADULT R1. 10/8/31 Letter: "Many thanks for the reading you so kindly sent me, & I will certainly follow your suggestions as far as possible. At the earliest moment I will send you the fee. Again thanking you..." R2. 10/21/31 EC's letter: "Many thanks for yours of the 8th. I hope you will be able to follow the suggestions made, for it is through doing that you will obtain the desired results. "With kindest regards, and asking that you let me hear from you from time to time, I am..."



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INDEX OF READING 4511-1 F ADULT Appliances: Radio-Active: Katabolism: Metabolism: Incoordination Par. 18 Digestion: Indigestion: Nervous Par. 11 Edema: Hands: Eliminations: Poor Par. 23-A Electrotherapy: Vibrator: Katabolism: Metabolism: Incoordination Par. 17, 21-A, 27-A, 28-A ELIMINATIONS: POOR KATABOLISM: METABOLISM: INCOORDINATION Liver: Kidneys: Incoordination Par. 12 Muscles: Sprains Par. 22-A NEURASTHENIA Neuritis: Tendencies Par. 6 NEUROSIS Physiotherapy: Massage: Ipsab: Teeth Par. 25-A Prescriptions: Petrolagar: Eliminations Par. 26-A, 29 Rheumatism: Tendencies Par. 6 Science: Polarity: Body Par. 12 Teeth: Toxemia Par. 24-A, 25-A TEXT OF READING 4511-1 F ADULT This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of July, 1927. 2. EC: We have the body here.



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3. Now we find with the physical forces of this body there are those conditions of which the body had best be warned concerning, rather than so much correction of conditions - though, as is seen, these conditions are at times already producing forms of distress to the body. These are of minor natures at present, yet - were these allowed to get a hold on the system in such a way and manner that tissue becomes involved direct, rather than reflex - there would be those conditions that would cause GREATER distresses to the body. 4. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, Mrs. [4511], we are speaking of, present in this room. First: 5. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find very good in the elemental and in the replenishing manner, yet in the eliminations - or in that manner in which the blood is strained, as it were, or relieved of impurities that are carried to eliminating portions of the system - were these cleansed more thoroughly, we would not find the resultant condition of strained forces in the muscular tissue in and about the plexus that governs the upper portion of body through brachial plexus. Arms, shoulders, upper portion of spine, ACHE at times, causing distress along the spine, even, too, on the right side near the kidney. This then, as is seen, is the lack of the blood being thoroughly relieved of those conditions that should be eliminated from same. Why then would these portions become involved? In the distribution of forces for the replenishing of the system, we find those active forces in muscular tissue and in the nerve centers are at the distributing points. Hence the upper secondary cardiac plexus - just above same - we find the brachial plexus. So then - with the change of blood flow, as is seen, to the upper portion of the body, as it flows through the organs of the heart and lungs, and is given the incentives for the distributing forces for the upbuilding of the upper portion of system - coming to the head, shoulders, neck, arms - we find here the centers show there has been left, as it were, those particles in the tissue that causes this tendency toward a neurasthenic, or a neurotic condition, or that of a nerve contraction through muscular tissue, producing this condition. This, as we see, comes from two reasons: The eliminations through the liver and through the kidneys being deflected by a cold hepatic circulation, this in turn being produced by pressure - as is seen - on the lower portion of the solar plexus nerve. Hence at times we find, down the left side toward the hip, the feeling of a tingling - especially if the body has walked considerably and then rests, as of sleep. This is a pressure to the lower portion of the plexus as governs the locomotion. This, then, is as the effect - as given - of lack of pure eliminations from blood stream, or - as may be called, technically - the metabolism and katabolism of the system becoming unbalanced. 6. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, here we find reflexes of those conditions existent in eliminations, and - as has been given - these are not severe at present, but unless corrections are made, and the proper eliminations set up, this continuation of a disturbance in the blood supply and in the nerve system would gradually bring about those conditions that would produce neuritis, or the effects of what is termed rheumatic effects - for, with CONGESTION - were it to happen - to the lower portion of body, kidneys become congested in any manner, the effect of the acid as would be thrown back in system would be detrimental.



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7. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS OF THE BODY, brain forces very good. Discernment - discrimination - above the normal. 8. The effects of a hindered elimination show through the sensory system. Not as defects to the vision, speech, nasal or any of the portions of body through which there is functioning of the sensory organs; yet there is seen the effects of these in the tendency of the body to - as it were - force voluntary reaction to become involuntary. 9. In lungs, bronchials, throat - these are very good. No organic disturbance. 10. Heart's forces - only a reflex of conditions existent in an elimination that is disturbed, and where katabolism and metabolism - BOTH - are existent, the effects come to the reaction of nerve centers. 11. The digestive system is rather that of a NERVE indigestion that occurs, and not indigestion from the gastric juices of digestive system. 12. The hepatic circulation, the liver, the kidneys, the spleen - these, ORGANICALLY, show disturbance - by the change as is effective between the liver and kidneys in forcing internal eliminations; for, as is seen, the liver and kidneys are as the poles of the body - one acting as the negative, the other as the positive. When disturbances exist between these poles there is seen, as it were, short circuit. Hence there is thrown into the system, then, those poisons that should be eliminated. These, as seen, find lodgement in centers where distributing forces, or where centers carry - as it were - the supply back to the body for elimination. 13. Capillary circulation, lymphatic circulation, very good - for the body responds to reaction; yet disturbances occur through these at times. 14. Organs of the pelvis and intestinal digestion - these, under the existent conditions, are better than would NORMALLY be seen. 15. Now, the condition that the body should be warned concerning, is as to the continuation of these improper eliminations and disturbances as occur. 16. To rid the body of these, and to bring the body to the perfect condition in elimination, would be to add that vibration to the body that sets the metabolism and katabolism of the body near to normal vibration, giving to the solar plexus ITS proper reaction, giving to the blood supply a clear stream - as it were - and aiding the liver, the kidneys, in their normal functioning for the body. 17. Use then, each day, that electrically driven vibrator for the body that will set anew the internal and external action of nerve and blood supply through the centers along the cerebro-spinal system, using the hard applicator - the ball preferred. 18. Applying every second day, when the body rests - either in afternoon or evening - those vibratory forces as would be found in the Radio-Active Appliance, applying the applicator to the body alternately to left and right wrist, to left and right ankle, using plenty of ice in the crock when applicator is attached, seeing that connections are in proper shape and polished well before they are applied - applying the positive to the ankle first, and to the wrist last - the negative. 19. Do that. Ready for questions. 20. (Q) What causes the pain in the right leg?



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(A) This produced from that pressure on the locomotary center from the improper eliminations, and the muscular tissue finds the contraction - produced by nerve impulse. 21. (Q) What will relieve this? (A) The appliance of the vibratory forces in this particular center along the sacral, see? will relieve this, by starting the circulation and eliminations in their proper course through the body. 22. (Q) Is there anything out of place in the knee? (A) No. Only the strained muscular forces that are hindered - by the conditions existent in the body - from carrying the full healing forces to the injured portion of tissue. No portion is out of place or in that way that will not correct itself, with the proper blood supply and nerve energy centered to same from the radiating center in the sacral region that will be increased and brought to normal by this application of the vibratory forces. 23. (Q) Why do the hands swell so? (A) This same as is seen in the brachial center - we find the radiation from same is such that the circulation does not return to body as promptly as it should. Hence the tendency to fill up, and swelling ensues from same. 24. (Q) Should any more of the teeth be removed? (A) Rather use the local applications for corrections of conditions, for this is not a SOURCE of supply of poisons, but RATHER a STORAGE of the poisons by improper eliminations. With local applications, and with corrections of eliminations, these conditions will disappear. 25. (Q) What applications should be used? (A) Those as found in Ipsab, massaging the gums well with this solution at least twice each week, cleansing mouth with pure water after the use of same. There are some teeth that need local attention by the dental surgeon. Do that. Those on the left side, near the lower molar. 26. (Q) Should the body take any medicinal properties along with the electrical treatments? for these eliminations? (A) Only that which will keep the intestinal tract clear, as would be found in mild cathartic - such as is found in the Petrolagar - that of the non-acid kind, see? 27. (Q) How often should the vibrator be used, and for how long at a time? (A) Every day, and used for at least twenty to thirty minutes, see? used along each center in the cerebro-spinal system. This is best applied just before the body retires, as the body will rest well from same. 28. (Q) Can the body use this itself, or will it have to be done by an expert? (A) The body may apply this itself, or HAVE applied to itself by one that is near the body. Not necessarily an expert. Only follow out the cerebro-spinal centers, and the vibrator will FIND OUT each center when it is found. 29. The Petrolagar may be taken when NECESSARY for the proper eliminations to be set up, so this may be taken twice to three times each day until the system shows the full action from the agar. Then this may be taken one spoonful a day. The body should find perfect elimination set up in thirty to sixty days, following these suggestions given. No other properties medicinal NEEDS be taken by the body, if these are carried out properly. Do that. We are through for the present.



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INDEX OF READING 4852-1 F 54 Electrotherapy: Vibrator: Eliminations: Incoordination Par. 12 ELIMINATIONS: INCOORDINATIONS: TOXEMIA

Insomnia Par. 5 Intestines: Enemas, High: Toxemia Par. 11

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Prescriptions: Alcohol, Grain: Toxemia Par. 8--10 : Buchu Leaves: Par. 8--10 : Calisaya Elixir: Par. 8--10 : Capsici, Tincture: Par. 8--10 : Elder Flower: Par. 8--10 : Peruvian Bark, Syrup: Par. 8--10 : Podophyllin: Par. 8--10 : Sarsaparilla Compound: Par. 8--10 : Sugar, Cane: Par. 8--10 : Syrup, Squill: Par. 8--10 : Tolu, Balsam of: Par. 8--10 : Water, Distilled: Par. 8--10 : Water, Drinking: Par. 8--10 : Wild Cherry Bark: Par. 8--10

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Tumors: Tendencies: Eliminations: Incoordination Par. 7 TEXT OF READING 4852-1 F 54 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 21st day of October, 1927. 2. EC: We have the body here. 3. Now, while there are many conditions that are very good, yet there are those that - left and allowed to continue to bring minor distresses - would prove detrimental to the better functioning of the physical forces of the body. These have to do, especially, with those drosses as have been allowed to accumulate in the system, and the functioning organs attempting to care for or eliminate same - and the vital forces attempting to create that bridge, or that passage about same - oftentimes produces pressures in portions of the body - extremities, as well as portions of the torso find distraughtness from these pressures. Hence the continual reaction from these conditions would bring distresses hard to be dealt



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with in the physical forces of the body. Hence that tendency towards that of the neurotic, or of the rheumatic, and apparently a combination of the two. This, as we see, produced from the attempt of system to adjust itself, as well as other functioning organs attempting to eliminate. Hence, when we find drosses moved against the eliminating channels or centers, we find resultant effects toward the eliminating centers in the form of the distress brought to muscular centers. Especially these occur through channels and through reactory centers of the mesenteric system. When the system attempting to bridge or to span such conditions, we find more of the muscular contraction as of cold, congestion, easy for the excretory system to become involved - yet the body never OVERLY sick, yet not feeling well, nor able to meet the better reactions in the system. 4. THE BLOOD SUPPLY, from same, shows the effect of the pressure as is produced at times. Hence the alternations in the blood pressure, as well as the quickened and the slow pulsation - though no organic disturbance of the heart, though the effect at times is smothery to the diaphragm region. This comes from pressure created in mesenteric centers. 5. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, with those reflexes to the attempt of the impulses to various portions of the system, that condition results when the body either has the effect of as one drugged, or as the inability to keep in the normal sweet sleep, or restful sleep. These conditions produced, as we see, from radiation of central nerve system to the various portions of impulse as is carried from the central nerve system. Sympathetic system becoming either OVERTAXED, or lax in its reaction to such. Hence the variation in the condition. 6. THE FUNCTIONING ORGANS OF THE BODY, find the VARYING resultant conditions from the varying effects as produced. 7. Then, to meet the needs of these conditions is to set up the eliminations in such a way and manner as we do not overtax either ONE of the eliminating centers or systems to or at the expense of the other; for, as seen, the tendency toward that condition existent in the kidneys and the lower hepatic circulation - these becoming easily involved by producing too much taxation, or too lax in the amount of the uric acids, the uric system of elimination. These would be as detrimental as to produce an overtaxing or a too lax condition in the eliminating through that of the respiratory system, or of the liver through the regular channels of the mesenteric system - for becoming centralized would produce inflammation to the extent as to bring about centralization of such inflammation, or the walling off by the system of such inflammation in such a way and manner as to produce tuberous growths, or nature's eliminating system becoming choked. 8. Then, to meet the needs at the present time, we would prepare as this - and keep the system in that way of carrying as much water as possible - let THIS be the drainage especially through the lower portion of hepatic or kidney circulation - but prepare as this: 9. To one-half (1/2) gallon of distilled water, add six (6) ounces Wild Cherry Bark. Reduce by simmering (not boiling) to one-half (1/2) the quantity. Strain. Then add four (4) ounces of cane sugar, dissolved in two (2) ounces of hot water, again reducing to the original quantity by simmering. Then add:

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Calisaya, Elixir of....................1/2 ounce, Syrup of Peruvian Bark...........1/4 ounce, Podophyllum (dried)................3 grains, Elixir or Tincture of Buchu Leaves.....1/4 ounce, Tincture of Elder Flower, or Fluid Extract..........1/2 ounce, Syrup of Squill..............1/4 ounce, Pure Grain Alcohol...............1 ounce, with one-half (1/2) dram Balsam of Tolu

cut in it, Tincture Capsici.....................3 minims.

10. Shake the dose well together before taking. Let the dose be teaspoonful four (4) times each day. 11. At least every third (3rd) day evacuate the whole of the colon with high enemas, that the system may be cleansed entirely of drosses and of the fumes of fecal matter being eliminated through these channels. 12. Use the electrical driven vibrator for the vibration along the whole of the cerebro-spinal system. This is best taken just before retiring each evening. This will bring better radiation and better incentive activity from each nerve center toward both the rebuilding, replenishing, and the eliminating and digestive system. 13. Cleansing the system in such a manner will prepare the body for the full correction of any troublesome conditions that arise in the body for many, many years. Do this at present. When these are completed - these properties as given - we would give further instructions for the body, Miss [4852]. 14. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 4852-1 F 54 R1. 10/29/27 Report: ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL INVESTIGATORS (This form to be filled out and returned after reading is received) NAME [4852] ADDRESS ..., Alabama AGE 54 SEX Female MARRIED OR SINGLE Single NATIONALITY American REMARKS (You will please state in the space below how near, in your opinion, reading fits your condition, as you know it yourself, and if you expect to carry out the suggestions made for the improvement of your health.) "The reading was fine, described my symptoms, as I feel them, perfectly. I expect to carry out suggestions made." [GD's note: It is my impression from conversation with Miss [4852]'s friend, Mrs. [2457], that she did not follow the treatment in the reading - perhaps was discouraged from doing it by her physician and members of her family.]



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INDEX OF READING 5066-1 F 57 Acidity: Neuritis Par. 4, 13-A Arthritis: Neuritis Par. 3 Cholecystitis: Neuritis Par. 4, 5, 9 Circulation: Poor: Neuritis Par. 4 Doctors Suggested: Brown, William H.: D.O. Par. 9 Intestines: Colonics: Neuritis Par. 7, 11 NEURITIS Osteopathy: Neuritis Par. 9 Physiotherapy: Packs: Castor Oil: Neuritis Par. 5 Prescriptions: Olive Oil: Neuritis Par. 6 RHEUMATISM Toxemia: Neuritis Par. 4 BACKGROUND OF READING 5066-1 F 57 Born 7/5/86 in ..., Ohio.

10/16/43 Letter: "... I have suffered for the past 10 years from neuritis and a nervous ailment that has made it very difficult to control my left leg, with the result that I have to use a cane in order to get around at all. My doctors don't seem to be able to tell me the cause of the ailment or to prescribe something that will give me relief. I would have a great deal of confidence in any diagnosis you might get from the other plane regarding my ailment. I am anxious to learn if you will undertake to get a diagnosis of my ailment..."

4/13/44 Letter: "...You suggest that I may ask any questions I desire to ask. (1) I would like very much to know the cause of my trouble, and whether I am doing anything, such as eating wrong foods, or something of that kind, that might aggravate the trouble? (2) I should like also to know whether I have a guardian spirit who watches over, protects and directs me, and if so, who that spirit guide is. I am of course, praying earnestly that you will get an accurate diagnosis of my trouble... My gratitude for any aid I may be given will be beyond my power of expression..."



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TEXT OF READING 5066-1 F 57 (Housewife, "Spiritualist") This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of April, 1944. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [5066]. 3. As we find we have very definite sources of disturbances here that cause the nerve tension, the neuritis and the arthritic-neuritic tendencies. 4. These as we find are from excesses of acidity in the system that have gradually disturbed the equilibrium between the activities in the gall duct, the pancreas and the spleen. These are the sources of the infection, as in the stresses of pressures upon the nerve systems, bringing neuritic tendencies in the extremities by the slowing of the circulation from the toxic forces carried in the body-energies. 5. First then, we would begin with Castor Oil Packs. Use at least three thicknesses of flannel saturated with the oil. Apply directly over the liver and gall duct area. Extend this to the caecum area. When covered so as to prevent soiling the linens, apply the electric pad. Keep this very warm for an hour each day, for three days in succession. 6. After the third day, take internally two tablespoonsful of Olive Oil. 7. Then have, the afternoon of that day, or the next morning, a colonic irrigation. 8. Rest then for a week from any of the applications. Then repeat the whole procedure. 9. Then leave off for a week, and begin with osteopathic adjustments. Dr. Brown would be very well. These we would have to stimulate the gastric flow from the areas of the brachial center all the way to the lumbar-sacral axis; also coordinating the upper dorsals and cervicals, but stimulate especially from the 4th dorsal to the lumbar axis and through the sacral area. Gradually work these so that gradually the gall duct itself can be emptied osteopathically. 10. In the diet we would refrain from fats particularly, until at least there has been a better balance throughout the body. 11. Do these, using the colonics occasionally, and we will not only remove these tensions but we will save a great deal of disturbance later on. 12. Ready for questions. 13. (Q) Has diet been responsible for bringing on this condition? (A) Diet has contributed to the cause, since there have been those superacid conditions especially in the areas indicated. Do as outlined, and we will make better conditions and save trouble later on. 14. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 5066-1 F 57 R1. 5/16/44 Letter: "I have just received the report of the reading... Therein is mentioned a Dr. Brown, as a doctor to carry on the work after home treatments. There are a number of doctors in this city of 300,000 or more people, and I am wondering if you could give me the initials of the doctor referred to in the reading. The diagnosis of my case is most interesting, and I plan to carry out the recommendations to the letter. I am hopeful of good results."



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R2. 5/22/44 GD's letter: "...There is an osteopath in Denver by the name of Dr. William H. Brown, 3025 W. 38 Ave.; this may be the one referred to in the reading. He is the only Brown listed in the American Osteopathic Journal of Members, in Denver. However, we have had no correspondence with Dr. Brown, and I do not know whether or not he is even familiar with Mr. Cayce's work. On the other hand, we do have on our membership list a drugless physician, chiropractor and doctor of physiotherapy, who has had readings from Mr. Cayce, and who is acquainted with our work. You might like to get in touch with her. Dr. Wood's address ..., Colo. Please let us know how you come out." R3. 6/9/44 Letter: "...I am following the instructions contained in the record of my physical reading...with the cooperation of Dr. Wood. When the treatments have been completed, I will advise you. Could you tell me at this time, how many adjustments and osteopathic treatments in gall duct region will be necessary, and about when I should ask for a check reading?" R4. 6/14/44 GD's letter: "...It is not indicated in your Physical Reading that a Check Physical will be necessary. From my experience with the information concerning conditions of this type, I would say that you should continue the treatments in the order and ratio indicated, then have Dr. [Wood] treatments until she feels that the gall duct has been emptied thoroughly. Then wait a period of several weeks, perhaps, before starting at the beginning and repeating the whole procedure. If, after 2 or 3 such rounds of treatments, the disturbing conditions are not removed, it would then be advisable to have a Check Reading, to find out what the trouble is, or why you haven't gotten results..." R5. 7/19/44 Letter: "...We followed instructions as to the Castor Oil Packs and colonics and adjustments by Dr. [Wood]. We have confidence in Dr. [Wood] who seems very sympathetic and has a firm understanding of my difficulties. She began giving me treatments on June 5, and since that time has given me, including that of June 5, five colonics and four adjustments. She plans to give me one of each type of treatment each week during this month and see what results have been obtained by that time. I feel there has been a slight improvement in my condition up to this time, and am very much encouraged as to future possibilities from the course of treatment prescribed in the reading. Unless you think to the contrary, I shall be guided by the judgment of Dr. [Wood], as to how long to continue the treatments she has been giving me, before resuming the Castor Oil Packs..." R6. 12/15/44 Letter: "...I have followed instruction in the reading and have continued to receive colonic irrigations and some adjustments from Dr. [Wood] that has good results. I am going to ..., Ill. in a few days on the recommendation of Dr. [Wood] that a lower altitude might be beneficial to me. I expect to be there [Ilinois] for several weeks, and would like to find some drugless doctor of the type of Dr. [Wood] who is in sympathy with your cause... Will you please advise me as soon as possible..." R7. 12/20/44 Letter referring her to Dr. M.S [Dr. Musselman, D.A.: D.O.] in ..., Ill. R8. 3/25/45 Letter: "Please change our address to ..., Colo." R9. 1/7/46 Publications ordered. R10. 4/30/46 Publications ordered, and associate membership requested. Associate membership renewed in 1947, 1948 and 1949.



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R11. 2/10/50 Letter: "Please change my address to ..., Colo."

R12. 3/22/50 Questionnaire sent to Mrs. [5066] and Dr. [3042].

R13. 5/9/50 Reply of Mrs. [5066] to questionnaire: "Rheumatism in arms, shoulders and back; loss of use of muscles in left leg. At this time, almost impossible to move feet. Date of onset: about 1932. Duration: ever since 1932 as to rheumatic pains and loss of use of left leg. Gradually losing ground due to what medical doctors say is a nervous disorder. Medical doctors are unable to determine cause of my trouble, and offer no encouragement as to improvement in my condition. Name of Dr. Wood was given me in place of that of Dr. Brown referred to in my reading 4/20/44. I took treatment from Dr. Wood of ..., Colo., osteopathic and colonic; the former for several months; the latter for 4 years. I received some benefit from the colonics, but no noticeable benefit from the osteopathic treatments. We asked for a check reading by Mr. Cayce, but he passed on before the date set for it. I am very much disappointed not to have had the check reading. I am also disappointed because of failure to get any substantial benefits from carrying out the instructions given in the reading, given by Mr. Cayce 4/20/44." R14. 5/10/50 Dr. Wood's reply to questionnaire: "Liver, stomach and intestinal areas poor in function. Physician's Provisional Diagnosis: never found anything seriously wrong. X-rays failed to give any light on her condition. Her hip knee and ankle joints seemed perfectly normal. NO REASON APPARENT for not walking. Some relief was experienced, treated patient for 2 years. Cure not effected. Colonics gave some relief, otherwise little change. She is now much worse and already for a wheel chair - walks with great difficulty. I have moved my office, 3 years ago, and my health does not permit much practice now. Have no records in this case, as I have not treated her for 3 years."

R15. 11/15/51 Dr. Wood's letter: "In case you care to write Mrs. [5066] in regard to her case, I may say that she has dragged along thru the years, and when she would come to my office in the city and get treatments, rubs and electric massage and colon treatments each week, she got along fairly well. However things have changed in my life, so that I no longer have an office down in the city, and she is unable to get out to my apartment in the suburbs; she tries it once in a while, but it is too great an effort and expense. We gave her all sorts of massage work with the best masseurs, and they all agreed that there was no reason in the world why she couldn't walk - she did not want to make the effort; she was afraid she might fall, etc., and so she finally landed in a very nice wheelchair, and that devoted husband waits on her hand and foot (which subconsciously, is what she wants). She has tried every sort of mental and spiritual healing, but seems to need somebody right at her side all the time, to drag her along. Now I have her under the care of a big, strong, very fine positive spiritualist healer; she does not beg her to lift her feet and just try to walk. She gets her out of her wheel-chair, gives her a cane, and they start around the room and she really lifts her foot, not slides it. She can lift it if she will. Don't know how long this medium will have patience to work with her, but I noticed last week when I met her down town for lunch, that she got out of her wheel-chair and into her seat at the table with far less fuss than usual, and really used her legs. They live at ... That address will reach them, as they have been there for several years."

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INDEX OF READING 5197-1 F 56 Apoplexy: Tendencies Par. 4 ARTHRITIS: CURED Clairvoyance of E.C.: Conditions Confirmed Par. Reports Diet: Toxemia Par. 9 Ears: Abscessed: Cured Par. 14-A, Reports Exercise: Head & Neck: Eyes Par. 10 Hair: Texture Par. 16-A Hemorrhage: Nose Par. 12-A Humor Par. 16-A Intestines: Colonics: Toxemia Par. 5 NEURITIS: CURED Osteopathy: Relaxation Par. 8 Physiotherapy: Massage: Salt: Gums Par. 13-A : Soda: Par. 13-A Prescriptions: Eno Salts: Toxemia Par. 7 : Potato Peelings, Irish: Hair Par. 16-A RHEUMATISM: CURED Sensations & Symptoms: Fluttering: Heart: Reflex Par. 6, 15-A

BACKGROUND OF READING 5197-1 F 56 5/2/44 Questions submitted in addition to those at the end of 5197-1 [Questions were worded by daughter-in-law as specified by [5197]]: "(1) What causes the acute attacks of gas in my chest accompanied by a feeling of my heart flopping around? (2) Is that rheumatism in my left hand, and if so, give cause and possible remedy? (3) Why does my right hand go to sleep while sleeping on my left side? (4) What is wrong with my right hand? (5) Please give cause of feet aching? (6) Cause and remedy of my right ear being painful? (7) Can my eyesight be improved?"



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TEXT OF READING 5197-1 F 56 (Widow, Methodist) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of May, 1944. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body, [5197]. 3. As we find, there are disturbances which are preventing the better physical functioning of the body. We find that these are the effects of poisons in the form of drosses, not altogether because of the lack of the eliminations between liver and kidneys, but rather a combination of these disturbances than uremic poisons; thus causing what would be called rheumatic reactions; nor is it altogether toxic forces as of poisons being eliminated by the better activity of the liver and the alimentary canal, but a combination, as we have a rheumatic, arthritic-neuritic condition. 4. So we have strains on portions of the body, not where there is as yet a stroke as from blood clot, but these could easily become so, unless there are measures taken to eliminate the sources of these poisons. 5. As we find, there should be first, then, at least one, two or even three colonic irrigations within a month. These will be severe - the first one, but the second and third should not be so severe. So, great precautions should be taken. 6. This combination is what causes the arm to go to sleep, as it were, at times, and the lower limbs to be achy, stretchy and fluttering when there is gas or pressures to the area about the diaphragm, pressing upon the lungs. But these poisons eliminated will eradicate the trouble. 7. Then we should begin and take a small dose of Eno Salts each morning for about a week, just a teaspoonful before any meal is taken. 8. Then do have at least twelve to fourteen general osteopathic corrections, just relaxing, not so much correction, but relaxing of all the segments along the cerebrospinal system. There will be found some pressures in the 6th dorsal, 1st, 2nd and 3rd dorsal and in the 3rd cervical, and at the 1st and 2nd cervical. 9. These done, we will find much improved conditions for this body. But do take these in order as has been indicated: First removing poisons from the system, then a gentle flushing of the system, then a setting up of better drainages, keeping better eliminations by the diet as towards the laxative nature. Very little or no bread should be taken. A great deal of vegetables and fruits are preferable to meats. Fish, fowl and lamb may be taken, but in moderation. 10. Then also take the head and neck exercises which will make a great deal of difference in the tendency for the eyes to appear as glimmery or as if something were in front of them. Take these exercises when ready to retire and upon arising in the morning; sitting erect, move the head slowly forward three times, backward three times, to the left three times, to the right three times, and then circle. Do this consistently, if there would be real help. 11. Ready for questions. 12. (Q) What causes nose-bleed? (A) This same pressure which causes the fluttering of the heart. This is the release that presses those disturbances. Do remove these pressures all along and then make those relaxing treatments all along the spine.



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13. (Q) Condition of teeth and gums? (A) These are not too bad. There needs be some local attention, and use equal parts of soda and salt as a massage for the gums two or three times a week. 14. (Q) Condition of right ear? (A) This is all a portion of the general condition indicated. 15. (Q) What is condition of heart? (A) As has been indicated, this is a reflex, the greater trouble being between the liver and kidneys and naturally lungs, as the pressure from diaphragm, the heart becomes involved only sympathetically. Do as outlined. 16. (Q) How can I improve texture of hair? (A) Better be glad that you have it, but the peelings of Irish potato boiled and taken once a day will improve the texture of the hair. This will require a long period of about six months. Two ounces of this fresh juice a day. 17. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 5197-1 F 56 10/8/49 Letter: "I had this condition over a period of 3 or 4 years, but don't know dates; was not severe, but annoying. Followed treatments for about 1 year and was cured."

1/23/52 Questionnaire-letter sent.

1/29/52 Reply to questionnaire-letter: "I am glad to give the information you asked for, to the best of my ability. I shall try to answer each question as they come first. I do feel that the reading described my condition accurately. I followed the instructions in each detail. The first colonic was not particularly severe. A little nausea for a little while afterward. I had the 3 colonics as he instructed. I like the result so much that I have had several since. One a year perhaps. Not one for 2 or more years (which reminds me, I think I will). I took the Eno, as prescribed, then took it at intervals. I still keep it on hand. It's the only thing I ever take for upset stomach or mild laxative. Rarely ever need it. I took the head and neck exercises as prescribed, over a long period of time. More than a year, perhaps, and still take them at night. My bad ear soon showed signs of improvement, and finally became normal, for the first time since I can remember. For a number of years prior to my reading, I had trouble all the time with my ear. It abscessed every few months. The last time, the doctor-specialist told me I would never hear more than 50% out of it. Several months after, I began the neck and head exercise, I went to this same specialist to have my glasses changed and asked him to look at my ear. He was amazed to see how normal it was, and said the 'hole' in the eardrum (which he told me would never close) was healed and closed. I told him of the head and neck exercise, but nothing more. 'No comment'. I don't recall just now how long it was before the nosebleed stopped, not long, I'm sure. I've had a tiny bit 2 or 3 times in the past year or so. Of course, I had my teeth looked after. They held their own for several years, and are still very good. I haven't 'lost' any teeth and still use the salt and soda. Sorry, I was too lazy to use the potato peel for my hair - except for



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a few times. However, I still have plenty of hair graying, but I take care of it, and have no complaint to make. I have enjoyed really marvelous health for several years. I wish it were possible to have another reading…. Incidentally, I can hear my watch tick as clearly with my 'bad' ear as I can with the other one. I hope I have not been too brief or 'sketchy' in answering your questions. If I can add anything, will be glad to do so." 2/8/64 Daughter-in-law, Mrs. [2982]'s letter: "I'm writing to report - and I should be used to EC's uncanny insight into bodies - on [2981]'s mother. She spends a couple of months with us each year and I asked her to send me her physical reading which she did.

"She suffers from a kind of bronchitis, difficulty in getting enough ozone - she is allergic to sweets and starches and has to watch herself. The doctor gives her pills of some kind so she can breathe properly.

"In looking at her reading I noted [6/3/44, [5197]]: 1. Very little or no bread should be taken (She has not and is not heeding this). 2. When she asked about the heart, he, EC, pointed to the LUNGS, a reflex action from pressures of poisons. 3. When she asked about her hair, he said - 'Better be glad that you have it, ' etc., etc. - she is losing lots of her hair now.

"And these things he warned her about 20 yrs. ago! "You know he warned me about sweets and when I indulge, especially cakes

or pies, I have awful dizzy spells - so I'm careful. "The more I learn about the gifts of our Mr. Cayce the more I stand in awe of

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INDEX OF READING 5571-1 F ADULT Asthenia: Toxemia Par. 6-A Diet: Toxemia Par. 2 : Vegetables: Tomatoes Par. 2 Electrotherapy: Violet Ray: Eyes Par. 5-A, 8-A : Neuritis Par. 2, 8-A ELIMINATIONS: POOR: TOXEMIA Eyes: Spine: Subluxations Par. 5-A Home & Marriage: Divorce Background, Reports Hypertension: Toxemia Par. 1, 6-A Locomotion: Impaired: Neuritis Par. 1, 7-A NEURITIS Osteopathy: Neuritis Par. 3 Physiotherapy: Applications: Eyewashes: Boracic Acid Par. 5-A : Packs: Potato: Eyes Par. 5-A Prescriptions: Spirits Frumenti: Eliminations Par. 2 : Syrup, Simple: Par. 2 : Toris Compound: Par. 2 RHEUMATISM BACKGROUND OF READING 5571-1 F ADULT 4/29 Letter: "...I would like for you to give a reading on myself. I am having alot of trouble with my right limb and foot, also haven't felt good. I have been working at high school all winter, probably too much for me…. 4/29/29 EC's letter: "...We were indeed glad to hear from you, but sorry to know that you haven't been feeling so good... "Should there be any special questions that you would wish to have asked at the rdg., please make note of them...."



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5/29 Letter: "...I am returning card and will be at school on that date. I am very anxious for the reading as I feel that you can be of help to me. Questions... Will the nervous strain be relieved soon? "Mr. [943] and Dr. Moore left last Thursday…. "Both he and Dr. Moore were well pleased with investigations. If it is God's will I hope they will have money to drill. This last few years have been a bad dream to me." GD's note: Above correspondence was included because it showed the emotional strain leading up to separation and divorce from her husband [943]; it needs to be a record to compare with [943]'s case, and Mrs. [5571]'s future attitude and development in her physical condition. TEXT OF READING 5571-1 F ADULT This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 16th day of May, 1929. 1. EC: Yes. Now, we have the body, [5571], here. Now, we find the conditions as cause distress with the physical forces of the system are produced by the unbalanced condition existent in the eliminations of the system, and the effect is to produce the form of neuritis, or of rheumatism, or BETWEEN the two, is the condition as exists and is produced by the effects as come from the form of acids as are left in the system by the inactivity of the NORMAL forces through the kidneys, or the division between the hepatic circulation as separates drosses from that as eliminated through the effect of the active functioning of the kidneys, and that of the effect as produced through the effect of the liver in its functioning. Hence we find at times there is soreness, stiffness, through the limbs. At others the effect is more of dull, mean headaches, that are not in any particular portion, yet just aches; with bad taste, belching at times, and restlessness at others. These are the effects as are produced in the system, as well as that shown in pressure produced in the blood supply. Then an over pressure. Again we find the effects in the capillary circulation. 2. To meet the needs of these conditions we would administer those forces or elements that will work with the threefold condition existent. That which will act directly with the functioning organs, changing the vibratory forces through the hepatic circulation. These we would find principally in that of Toris Compound. This, we would make two quantities at once. One made with the Spirits Frumenti, the other with the simple syrup. Then COMBINE the two, and the dose would be a tablespoonful before each meal. Eat the meals, but let the diet be not an over amount, but rather those that are of easy assimilation, though those of the hard character, or kind, are better in breads. No white bread. In the vegetables, those principally that are under the ground in growth - roots, bulbs, and such, are the better for the body. Those of meats, none save that of chicken and fish, and neither of these fried, or in much grease. Baked or smothered, or the like, may be used. Tomatoes, sufficient amount of these - both of those that have been preserved (that is, canned) and of the fresh variety. These are good.



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We would also use for the body those of the vibrations as are found in the Violet Ray, especially across that of the lower dorsal and the upper cervical; of course, over the whole system, but these principally. 3. We would also, every other day, or twice each week - until at least twelve treatments are taken - take the osteopathic manipulation and adjustment for those conditions existent in the cervical and lower dorsal and lumbar regions, and the gentle massage in portion of the treatment - that the properties as are taken, and the vibrations set up, may produce the proper assimilation and eliminations through the system. 4. Do that, and we will find we will bring corrections for this body. Ready for questions. 5. (Q) Is there anything that can be done for my eyes, so that I won't have to wear glasses? (A) The correction of the conditions in the cervical, and the treatment with the Violet Ray will materially aid these. Especially will the body use, after the first three to five treatments - or after the 2nd or third week - the Violet Ray applicator for the eyes, but not treating the eyes longer than one minute. Well, too, while these are being given - that is, during the same period, of evenings when the body rests, to place scraped Irish potato, with which is mixed almost equal parts of plain chalk - place this over the eyes, bind on, and of mornings cleanse the eyes with that of a weak solution of an antiseptic, like boracic acid. 6. (Q) Why do I tire so easily? (A) By the condition of poor elimination. Taxation to the system, especially with a blood pressure. 7. (Q) What causes condition in foot and leg? (A) As given. 8. (Q) Should the Violet Ray be taken every day? (A) Every day. 9. (Q) Will the nerve strain be relieved soon? (A) With the applications of these things given, it will. 10. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 5571-1 F ADULT R1. 12/29 Letter: "...I know that you think I am not very grateful and that I have forgotten you but I have thought of you often and think I would get a letter off to you. I have had such a great shadow to overtake me this last year. Except for my trust in God and knowing, even though we suffer, He is with us, I couldn't have gone through this. I am sure you know something of this trouble, for [943] told me you gave him a reading. In other words, I had to give [943] a divorce in order that he might not get in deeper trouble. Sometime if I ever see you I will explain and I hope I do see you again. We - I have enjoyed knowing you. "I have a position as housekeeper at the above hotel - it is beautiful here. [4477] and I have an apartment which makes it homelike to us. "I regret to say that on account of finances I have not been able to take your treatment but hope to soon….."



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INDEX OF READING 5734-1 F 45 Adenoiditis: Catarrh Par. 3, 4 ARTHRITIS: TENDENCIES CHOLECYSTITIS Diet: Catarrh Par. 13 : Vitamins: Gelatin Par. 13 Digestion: Indigestion: Catarrh Par. 4 Electrotherapy: Short Wave: Cholecystitis Par. 11, 12 : Sinusoidal: Par. 10, 12 HAY FEVER: CATARRH Head Noises: Catarrh Par. 4 Inhalants: Benzoin, Compound Tincture Of: Catarrh Par. 8, 9, 12 : Croup Cup: Par. 8, 9, 12 : Eucalyptus, Oil Of: Par. 8, 9, 12 NEURITIS: TENDENCIES Osteopathy: Cholecystitis Par. 10--12 Physiotherapy: Baths: Sponge: Soda: Cholecystitis Par. 7--9, 12 : Massage: Glyco-Thymoline: Cholecystitis Par. 7--9, 12 : Packs: Castor Oil: Par. 7--9, 12 Prescriptions: Castoria: Eliminations Par. 14 : Figs, Syrup Of: Par. 14 : Olive Oil: Par. 7--9, 12 : Pepsin, Caldwell's Syrup Of: Par. 14 : Sal Hepatica: Par. 15 : Water, Honeyida: Par. 15 RHEUMATISM: TENDENCIES SINUSITIS: CATARRH



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BACKGROUND OF READING 5734-1 F 45 7/30/43 Mrs. [5734] sent in her application for membership, stating she was a teacher in a Junior High School, also that her religious preference was the Christian Church. 4/21/44 [5734]'s letter to EC: Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va. I received your kind letter …. I should like to know the cause and cure for: The hay fever that I have in the fall. My chronic sinus trouble. My head's jerking. The pain in the back of my neck. The occasional pain in the top of my head. The recurrent earache. The popping of the jaws. The burning sensation in my eyes. Red-rimmed eyelids. The rheumatism or arthritis, whichever I have. The queer feeling in my left leg. The pain in the pelvic region. The pain in the left abdomen. My becoming tired so easily and quickly. My being so tense most of the time. My being so slow in getting anything done. Last summer I had a distressing rash. If I have it again this summer, what will heal it? Should I follow any special diet? May the prescribed treatments be postponed till after the close of school? Will a check reading be necessary? Thanking you for your great kindness, I am, Yours sincerely, [5734] See Reports for additional background information. TEXT OF READING 5734-1 F 45 (Teacher, Member of Christian Church) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of May, 1944. 3. As we find, there are complications of disturbances that prevent the better physical functioning. These cause an assortment of varied disturbances through the body, and yet, in their incipiency, arose from one general cause, that of catarrhal conditions in the adenoids, causing a sinus disturbance added to same through the flow from this infection causing a catarrhal condition through the digestive system. 4. Thus we have this upsetting condition in the digestive system, the conditions in the sinus, headache, eyes, disturbance to ears causing noises in same at times, poor circulation, poor elimination. 5. This combination causes a tendency towards neuritis, arthritis and rheumatism and the reflexes, also from incoordination between the liver and kidneys. Hence all of the organs seem to be affected by same. 6. As we find, it will require time, but if there would be consistency there could be body improvement. Even when improved do not leave off entirely, but periodically repeat the applications for stimulation and better activity through the body. 7. First: Do not begin until there can be a regular routine begun, but this routine should be begun at once. First: Use Castor Oil Packs for one hour each day for three days in succession each week, for a period of at least three weeks. This should be used in the evening when the body is ready to retire. Saturate three to four thicknesses of heavy flannel (preferably old flannel) with Castor Oil.



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Saturate, not just pour on. Apply this over the liver and gall duct area and let it extend to the caecum on the right side. When this has been covered with cloths to prevent soiling of bed linens, apply the electric pad and this keep good and hot, as hot as the body can stand. When each Pack is taken off, sponge the body off with a weak solution of soda water, and then massage Glyco-Thymoline into the areas, especially the caecum and gall duct areas. This should be done for three days, and for an hour each day. After the third application, the last day each week, take two tablespoonsful of Olive Oil. Then leave off these Packs until the next week, then repeat for three days in the same manner. 8. During the period that the Oil Packs are being taken, burn close to the body Compound Tincture of Benzoin and Oil of Eucalyptus (one teaspoonful of each to one pint of water) in a croup cup so that the fumes may be inhaled. Do this for the whole period that the Packs are being used. 9. When these have been taken for three series, leave off a couple of weeks, and begin again and take for three periods, both the Oil Packs and the fumes. 10. At the beginning of the second series of treatments, have osteopathic relaxing treatments which tend towards emptying the gall duct. Have sixteen to eighteen of these treatments. During this series of osteopathic treatments, have at least two Sinusoidal treatments. These should tend to empty the gall duct by the expansion of same. 11. Toward the end of the treatments we would apply the short-wave treatments at the brachial center and back of neck, and on the lumbar and sacral areas. These should require the change in the type of adjustments and relaxing treatments being given. 12. Following the short-wave, leave off the Sinusoidal treatments and the Packs, and the fumes. These should be setting up drainages and relaxing, especially in the areas of the upper cervical and upper dorsal, coordinating the lower lumbar and the sacral and lumbar areas and we should find better conditions for this body. 13. In the diet begin adding more raw vegetables often. Use these prepared with gelatin. 14. The eliminations should be kept good throughout the period, even though it is necessary at times to take laxatives. Begin the laxatives with the use of a vegetable compound taken in broken doses, any that is of the senna base; such as the properties in Syrup of Figs, or Castoria or Caldwell's Syrup of Pepsin. 15. Flush the system afterwards with doses of mineral salts, as Honeyida Water or Sal Hepatica. Do these and we will make better conditions. 16. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 5734-1 F 45 R1. 6/21/44 [5734]'s letter: ... 8, Texas Association for Research and Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Va. Gentlemen: I want to thank you for the psychic Reading given for me by Mr. Cayce. I received a copy of this the day after Mr. Cayce gave it; but I could not start a regular routine until this week.



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I have taken two treatments of the castor oil packs and the fumes. This morning I feel more relaxed than I have for months. I want to give you all the information that you want about my case; but I don't know just what you want. Do you have a list of questions that you send out to the members who have had physical readings? I shall start the osteopathic treatments next week. I have selected Dr. Julius McBride of 1710 Yale, Houston 8, Texas. In the Reading I am told, "periodically repeat the applications." How shall I know how often to repeat them? Again thanking you for the help you have given me and countless others, I am, Yours sincerely, [5734] R2. 6/28/44 EC's letter: I am glad to know that you feel some little better since beginning the applications of the suggestions indicated. I think what it means by "periodically repeat the applications, " is that the information holds to the idea that if you take the oil packs, for instance, for so many times then have a series of six, eight, ten, twelve osteopathic treatments, then you should rest something like three or four weeks. Then rest, not until you are sick again, but allowing nature to use the help given. Then the application of the packs as well as the osteopathic treatments will be more effective. I think you will find that your Doctor will agree with this. R3. 7/22/44 [5734]'s letter: Association for Research and Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Virginia Dear Members: I am sending this first report on my case. Though the Reading was given on May 4, I could not start the routine until June 19. I am following the directions with these exceptions. Since the Reading said to use the packs and fumes for at least three weeks, and since I didn't get the packs very hot the first two times and since the vaporizer didn't work so very well the first three times, I used the packs and fumes for four weeks. That is, I used them twelve times instead of nine times. The directions called for the use of an electric heat pad to keep the packs hot. I have no heat pad, but I do have an infra-red ray lamp; so, I am using the lamp. I have had eight osteopathic treatments and one Sinusoidal treatment. I am leaving off all these treatments for two weeks, and shall resume taking them the week of July 30. I do think that the Reading fitted my case. I had begun to think that something was wrong with the gall bladder, though not one of the many medical doctors I had consulted, had ever told me that there was trouble with it. One physician had told me that the rheumatism and arthritis were caused by the chronic sinus trouble. About ten days ago I went to see an optometrist about changing the lenses of my glasses. This man had fitted me with my present glasses. During the test, he said that I had double vision caused by a terrific pressure on the nerve to the left eye. He also advised me to take osteopathic treatments to relieve that pressure before he fitted me with a pair of new glasses. For a good many years I had been seeing "double" when I first got up of mornings or when I was very tired. But this double vision had never shown up on any previous eye test. Though I have all the symptoms that I had at the beginning of these treatments, they are in a modified form and I am feeling much better than I did four weeks ago. Dr. McBride, who is giving the osteopathic treatments, several years ago treated a person who had had a Reading by Mr. Cayce [[1045]?]. The first year after graduation Dr. McBride was connected with an osteopath, a spiritualist, of Belfast, Ireland. When I



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phoned him and asked him if he had ever heard of Mr. Cayce, he said yes, and that he was willing to co-operate with the directions of the Reading. He also said that it was right "scarey" and that it might be more than a coincidence that caused me to call him first out of all the osteopaths here in Houston. He expressed that opinion after I had told him that I had called him because he was most conveniently located for me. I shall send another report in about two months. I am deeply grateful to Mr. Cayce. Yours truly, [5734] R4. 7/24/44 EC made an appointment for Mrs. [5734]'s husband, which of course was not kept due to EC's death. R5. 7/26/44 EC's letter: "I understand from other sources that Dr. McBride is very, very good, and that he does cooperate." R6. 9/8/44 Report in answer to Questionnaire asking for history of case, etc.: Association for Research and Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Va. Dear Members:

In compliance with your request I am sending you the data on my physical condition at the time of the Reading.

In May of this year I was underweight, easily fatigued, and slow. I was having arthritic and rheumatic pains in my fingers, heels, neck, and back. I was having headaches over my eyes, in the top of my head, and at the base of the skull. I was having intermittent earache and an almost constantly irritated throat. My eyes were swollen the first few hours of the morning and were almost always red-rimmed. I was troubled with double vision. My cheek bones ached occasionally. There was a post nasal discharge. My neck was stiff and my head jerked frequently. I was tense and irritable. My left leg had a queer, heavy feeling. Frequently there was pain in the left abdomen and in the left pelvic region. The elimination was poor. The bladder had to be voided frequently. I was on a restricted diet: no fried food, no port, no cabbage, cauliflower, no dried beans, no wheat products, no nuts, to mention a few things I could not eat.

I have always been underweight. During the last ten years or so I have tried to gain weight; but I have usually had no success; I continue to weigh between 110 and 120. I am five feet, five and one half inches tall. About eight summers ago, I drank a glass of milk at each meal and one every hour between meals; and I rested about 14 hours a day. By the end of the summer I weighted 128, but after school started, I soon started loosing weight. I was under the care of a physician at the time.

I have been easily fatigued for the last twenty years or so. As I grew older, the condition became worse. A doctor advised me to take sun baths to build up strength. I did each summer from 1934 to 1942. The sun baths helped, but they didn't cure. I also took vitamins under a doctor's directions; they helped. Also, I rested in bed one or two extra hours a day.

I have not always been slow. As a child I was very quick-motioned. But when I'd ask a doctor why I was so slow, I would be told that that was my nature. I believe I began to be slow about 35 years ago.

The post nasal discharge started, I believe, about 35 years ago. Nothing was done about it until about 15 years ago. Then I started having treatments by nose specialists, who would drain the sinuses after an acute infection. There was never any cure.

The arthritis and rheumatism started about 15 years ago. I was advised to have my tonsils removed. I did so and had relief for a while. In about two years it reappeared. A



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doctor said colitis was causing it; he treated the colitis; but the condition grew worse. Another doctor said it was caused by sinus infection and infected second growth tonsils. The tonsils were removed and the sinuses were treated. The condition improved, but remained. Then a tooth root was discovered and removed. The condition improved. During this time the doctor was giving me an intravenous injection to fight the arthritis. I took those injections for about a year, I think. It has been 6 or 7 years since I had those injections. Since those treatments, the arthritis has never been so severe as it was prior to the treatments.

I don't remember when I started having headache over my eyes. Those in the top of my head started within the last ten years. Nothing was ever done about them. Those at the base of the skull started about 5 years ago. The doctor said my eyes were causing them. When I had my glasses changed, the headaches ceased being prostrating, but they continued to come.

The intermittent earache has been with me for over 15 years. The ear doctor would say that there was nothing in the ear itself to cause it; that it could come from the sinuses or the teeth. The dentist would say there was nothing wrong with the teeth to cause it.

As a child I was subject to frequent attacks of tonsillitis. As I grew older I continued to have these attacks; and I had an irritated throat between attacks. After the tonsils were removed, the condition did not improve. I have used various gargles that brought temporary relief; usually warm soda water or warm salt water.

I don't remember when I first noticed that my eyes were swollen when I first arose, but it has been for a good many years. My eyes having been red rimmed for the last seven or eight years. Two years ago the eye doctor advised me to take vitamin A to strengthen the eyes. Vitamin A did help, I believe. About five years ago I noticed that I was seeing double when I was lying down or when I was very tired. Nothing was done about that condition until this summer.

My cheek bones started aching about 4 or 5 years ago. A nose specialist has drained those sinuses three or four times, bringing temporary relief.

My neck has been stiff for 15 years or more. Nothing had been done about it at the time of the Reading. My head started jerking in the spring of 1943. When I consulted a doctor about another condition, I told her about this jerking; but she did nothing about it.

It seems to me that I have been tense and nervous for the last 30 years. The condition grew worse as I grew older. Nothing was done about it, except that once in awhile a doctor would gave me a sedative, which would help for a while.

About 6 years ago, my left leg started having a queer prickly feeling. The doctor who was consulted about it, said that it was caused by a glandular disturbance and nothing could be done about it. A year or so later another doctor said it was neuritis; that the cause would have to be found before it could be remedied. Gradually the prickly feeling gave way to a heavy feeling.

The intermittent pain in the left abdomen has been there for over 30 years. No doctor has ever told me what it was or has done anything for it.

The pain in the pelvic region started a year or so ago. One night last winter it was so severe that I consulted a doctor about it the next day. After giving me a thorough examination, she said she didn't know what was causing it.

The elimination has been poor since I can remember. With the years the condition has grown worse. I have taken exercises to correct it; also mineral oil, salts, bile pills, castor oil, agar, other laxatives and enemas. This spring I was having to use a laxative every three or four days.

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was examined, nothing was found wrong with it. About 10 years ago there was an infection of the bladder; but the doctor gave some sort of oil that cleared it quickly. Sixteen years ago following an operation there was pus in the urine, but that quickly cleared.

I have been on a more or less restricted diet for the last 15 years. Twelve years ago the doctor diagnosed my case as ulcer of the stomach. He put me on a slightly restricted diet. But at the end of the year, being no better, I consulted another doctor, who gave the same diagnosis. He put me on a very strict diet, starting with a milk diet and gradually working back to a normal diet. I was treated for that condition for about three years altogether. And since that time, I've had a very "finicky" stomach.

Each fall since 1933, I have had hay fever. I have taken no treatments for that. Yours truly, [5734] R7. 9/8/44 [5734]'s letter: Association for Research and Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Va. Dear Members:

I am sending this report a little early, for after school starts, I know from past experience that I shall be short on time.

Since sending in the first report, I have finished the treatments as outlined in the Reading. I followed the directions exactly as given, with the exceptions as noted in the first report. Dr. McBride gave the treatments as he thought the Reading directed.

I am much, much better than I was when I started the treatments. I can get work done more quickly and with much less fatigue. Now, at the end of the day, I am tired, but not exhausted. I still have pains, but they are milder. The sinuses are noticeably less congested; and as a result my voice has a better tone. The digestive tract is working better. I've had fried chicken three times within the last week. The first time there was no discomfort, but the third time there was a slight discomfort. However, three months ago, fried chicken would have caused great distress.

The elimination is better, but I still have to use a laxative every ten days or so. I still have gas, but not nearly so much. The bladder has to be voided only every two to four hours, whereas at the beginning of the treatments, it was every hour.

My nerves are much steadier than they were. My head still jerks occasionally, but much less frequently.

I should like to know: Is Mr. Cayce's name pronounced Case or Casey? If I have a flare-up of sinus trouble, would it help to use the fumes without the rest of

the treatments? "Begin the laxatives with the use of a vegetable compound taken in broken doses,

any that is of the senna base; such as the properties in Syrup of Figs, or Castoria or Caldwell's Syrup of Pepsin. Flush the system afterwards with doses of mineral salts, as Honeyida Water or Sal Hepatica, " I understood this to mean: Take the liquid, 1/2 teaspoon at a time during the day, until a tablespoonful has been taken; then the next morning take a dose of Sal Hepatica. Is that correct?

Just before the directions for the treatments are given, the Reading has this: "Even when improved do not leave off entirely, but periodically repeat the applications for stimulation and better activity through the body." Does that mean to repeat the entire set of treatments? Does periodically mean every year or what?

Should the report be sent to any certain officer of the Association? I shall send another report sometime in December. I am deeply grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Cayce and the Association.

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P.S. My eyes have improved to the point that there is only a slight double vision; the new glasses are to correct this defect. R8. 9/16/44 Grace Premo answered her questions. Grace was doing volunteer work. EC was quite ill and resting in Roanoke, Va.: Houston 8, Texas Dear Mrs. [5734]

Thank you very much for such a complete report. It is only through receiving such information that our research may be of value to those who come to us for help.

Mr. Cayce's name is pronounced "Casey". It is amusing to see how it provokes him to have it misspelled - it is so rare for him to have ANY dislikes!

Beginning with the paragraph which starts "As we find", count to the fourth paragraph [Par. 6], and study this carefully. As we interpret it, you should not go too long without repeating the entire routine of the reading. Apparently the inhalant was given as a local relief to the sinus passages, and should be helpful if used alone in times of acute distress in those areas, but of course you want to eliminate the CAUSE, so do continue with the entire series periodically.

In the third paragraph on Page Two [Par. 9], it is indicated that you should take three complete series, leave off for two weeks, then take the complete series for three times. From then on, whenever you feel that you are in need - don't wait until you are sick - repeat this whole procedure.

Use the laxatives in very small doses for three days at a time, using the mineral salts on the fourth day. Then leave off until there is need to repeat this. If you find that 1/2 teaspoon is too much, using it for three days, cut down the amount of each dose, but take it for the three consecutive days.

We would suggest that you try broiled chicken, rather than fried. Fried foods are usually not beneficial.

Hoping that we may be of further service, Sincerely, Gladys Davis, R9. 12/31/44 [5734]'s letter to GD: Miss Gladys Davis, Secretary Association for Research and Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Va. Dear Miss Davis:

Thank you very much for your gracious and helpful letter of September 16. I am sorry that Mr. Cayce has been ill for so long. My prayer is that his prayers may

be answered [See Dec. '44 A.R.E. Bulletin]. I am writing to give a report on my condition at this time. I am improving right along. Though I still have all the former pains, they are milder

and not so frequent. The digestive tract is improving, and especially so since, within the last week, I do not have cereals and citrus fruit at the same meal. However, I have to use a laxative whenever there is a flare up of the sinus trouble. These flare-ups have been frequent since the cold weather started. And, too, during the hay fever season, from the middle of September to about the middle of October, I had to use the laxative almost continuously. I use the laxative according to your directions in your last letter. The hay fever this fall was the mildest it had been in the last seven or eight years. But two of my fellow-sufferers said that they had it in a very bad form this fall. As usual the hay fever ended with a sinus infection; but the infection was milder than it had been in previous years. I used the fumes three nights a week for a period of three weeks; they helped. And whenever there is a new flare-up, I use the fumes. I have gas only occasionally now. The bladder has to be voided only every two to four hours. My



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nerves are steadier and my sleep is sounder. My head still jerks occasionally. And since I am feeling so much better, my disposition has improved just a lot. My eyes are better. I am deeply grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Cayce and the Association. Yours sincerely, [5734] R10. 1/27/45 Letter: "I was grieved today when I learned through the Bulletin of Mr. Cayce's death. He was a truly great man. "Because of the help, physical and spiritual, which I have received from the Association, I should like to aid in keeping the Association going." R11. 8/29/45 [5734]'s letter to GD: Miss Gladys Davis 320 Arctic Circle Virginia Beach, Va. Dear Miss Davis: This report is two months overdue; but I wanted to wait till I had taken the treatments again this summer before I sent it. I am much better than I was when I started the treatments last summer. I know I was better, but I didn't realize how much better I am until I read, just a few minutes ago, the report I sent you September 8, 1944. While I am on the subject of my improvement, I want to tell you this. A woman whom I have known for over ten years and whom I see at least once every week, remarked to me the other day that she had never seen me looking so well as I am now looking. I started the treatment as given in my Reading, about the middle of June; I have a few more osteopathic treatments yet to take. At the close of school this June I was in a run down condition; but even so, I was in a better condition than in June, 1944. At the present I am still underweight, tho I have gained a few pounds this last month. I still tire easily, but not nearly so quickly as in May, 1944. I am faster in getting my work done than I was. For about four weeks, during the last of June and the first of July, I had arthritis, not disabling but painful, in my fingers. I changed my diet so that I had more alkaline than acid forming food. Since then I have had very little arthritis. I very rarely have headaches now. I have earache very seldom, but I have trouble with my throat quite often, but not in such a severe form as in the spring of 1944. My eyes have improved. I still have some post nasal discharge. My neck is in much better condition, and my head jerks only once in a while. I am much more relaxed and calm. Very rarely do I have gas, the pain in the left abdomen, and in the left pelvic region. The elimination is much improved; I haven't taken a laxative since July 31. And the bladder condition is also improved. My left leg does not have the heavy feeling, but occasionally it has the prickly feeling. My diet is still restricted, tho this summer I have eaten tomatoes, which I haven't been able to eat for years. I know that God has brought about the improvement by means of the treatments as given in the Reading. I shall always be grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Cayce and you. Sincerely yours, [5734] R12. 11/30/61 GD's note: Mrs. [5734] has remained an active, sponsoring member of A.R.E. all these years.

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