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POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (Shell Shock & Traumatic Neurosis and Dementia)

A compilation of Extracts from the Edgar Cayce Readings

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Edgar Cayce Readings copyright 1971, 1993-2009 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation

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There are in truth no incurable conditions…. 3744-2

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Shell Shock & Traumatic Neurosis and Dementia)

Contents Pages

A. Introduction to the Edgar Cayce Readings on Health and Healing 5

B. “What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?” 9

C. Case Studies from the Readings:

1. Readings # 143-2, 7, 3-year-old girl [traumatic fear] 12

2. Reading # 151-1, adult man [college student, shock] 17

3. Reading # 386-1, 20-year-old woman [shock at age 8] 19

4. Reading # 411-1, adult woman [psychological shock] 23

5. Reading # 603-3, 34-year-old woman [traumatic neurosis] 26

6. Reading # 673-1, 25-year-old woman [mental shock] 32

7. Readings # 1789-1 to 9, 32-year-old woman [traumatic dementia] 36

8. Reading # 2705-1, 43-year-old man [stammering war veteran] 68

9. Reading # 4603-1, adult woman [mental shock] 71

10. Reading # 4829-1, female (age unknown) [nervous shock] 73

11. Reading # 4937-1, adult man [war veteran] 75

12. Readings # 5042-1, 2, 21-year-old man [war veteran] 77

13. Readings # 5475-1 to 8, 50-year-old man [financial shock] 84

14. Readings # 5491-1 to 7, 40-year-old man [shell shock] 102

D. “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Helped by the Cayce Readings” 118

E. “Induced After-Death Communication” (IADC® ) 121

F. Related Circulating Files and Research Bulletins*: 1. Appliances: Radio Active 2. Osteopathy 3. Suggestive Therapeutics, Vol. 1 & 2

* Circulating Files & Research Bulletins are available from A.R.E. membership services at (800) 333-4499 or: http://www.edgarcayce.org/circulating_files.asp



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INDEX OF READING 3263-1, F 62 Suggestion: Mind: Aberrations Par. 8-A : Nervous Systems: Shock Par. 8-A TEXT OF READING 3263-1, F 62, 10/4/43 [head on auto accident] 8. (Q) Can the mind be properly polarized again which has been upset through shock? Please give detailed instructions. (A) This may be polarized by the suggestions from the one giving the massages and rubs to correct the body forces, through the correcting of those portions disturbed [by surgery and auto accident], see?

INDEX OF READING 954-6, F 43 Attitudes & Emotions: Confusion Par. 7-A, 9-A : Fear Par. 7-A TEXT OF READING 954-6, F 43 (Protestant, Spiritualistic Leanings), 10/14/41 7. (Q) Can the body be brought into full usefulness and throw off the confusions of shock I have suffered? (A) In Him is truth, light and understanding. In Him the shock, the sorrow, the confusion is put away. Let that ever be that as would prompt thee, "Be not afraid, it is I." And if He be with thee, no influence without - in heaven or hell - may make thee afraid, or cause thee to become confused. Only that which is temporal causes confusion. For that which is eternal is the straight way…. 9. (Q) What best plans can be made for the future so that physical sustenance may be maintained with least physical effort? (A) As we find, continue in those activities that have been determined and as may be presented to thee from time to time. For, He knoweth what ye have need of. He will and does supply, if the whole trust is put in Him. For the earth IS the Lord's, and the fullness thereof. Know that without Him not anything was made that was made. It is then His. For He hath overcome the world. And confusion, Satan, sin, hath no part in Him. Thus as He becomes, as He is the guide, to the extent that we allow Him to be, He is the sureness of all that is necessary, - physically, mentally, spiritually. For He stands in thy stead. REPORTS OF READING 954-6, F 43 10/19/41 [954]'s letter to EC: New York, N.Y. My dear Teacher: As I have sometimes felt before...I feel the reading very severe with me and making no allowances whatever for the tragedies and terrific difficulties of the experience. But that I can understand. Definitely I see that the psychic information part will be helpful...for not so long ago I was much obsessed with the idea that I might be able to prevent sabotage by utilizing psychic information. Yet I take it that the reading warns against that….

3908-1, F 45 (Registered Nurse, Presently Running Art Shop), 3/27/44 In giving the interpretation of the records, there is much from which to choose. For, as indicated . . . this is a very unusual entity or one endowed with many abilities. In music should the entity excel, in the stringed instruments, harp or plane, and such music should be used for the applications in healing, or as part of the entity's endeavor to reclaim individual entities that are disturbed by nerve or shell shock or long weariness…. For these are abilities with the entity that may be surpassed only by very few.



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Introduction to the Cayce Readings on Health and Healing

No matter what illness or ailment concerns us, certain basic principles about

health and healing are relevant. These are the premises upon which all of the Cayce health information rests. For those who would like to make a more careful study of these basic principles, the recommended Circulating File is entitled Principles of Healing. Here, in essence, are the ideas found in that file. They may prove to be very useful to your study of the specific ailment that requires healing for you.

The first fundamental idea about healing requires that we maintain a creative balance between two principles:

1. All healing comes from the infinite - that is, from attunement and harmony with our spiritual source. The infinite is just as accessible and available in the visible, physical world as it is in the invisible realm.

2. At the same time, each person must take responsibility for his or her own healing process. No one can simply sit back and wait passively for healing to occur.

This second principle - the need for self-responsibility - can take many forms.

For example, healing requires attunement, and no one knows better than ourselves exactly what has gotten us out of attunement. Often, if we look closely at our lives, we can see (without needing a gifted medical clairvoyant such as Edgar Cayce) what's causing our illness.

To illustrate self-responsibility further, the human body has a marvelous, innate drive to heal itself, but we've got to do our part to help. A broken bone will naturally try to mend; however, the fracture needs to be set properly for the healing to be complete and effective. Cayce stresses the healing ability of the body:

Remember, the body does gradually renew itself constantly. Do not look upon the conditions which have existed as not being able to be eradicated from the system. . . Hold to that KNOWLEDGE - and don't think of it as just theory - that the body CAN, the body DOES renew itself! 1548-3

Another important principle relates to energy medicine, a new field for which

Edgar Cayce was a pioneer. His readings consistently speak of the roles played by vibrations or vibratory forces - right down to the level of individual atoms. According to Cayce, there is a type of consciousness that exists in each atom. Although most of the passages about the atomic physics of healing seem rather esoteric, it might be easier to follow the analogy of the attunement of a stringed musical instrument. A violin or piano that is out of tune makes sour, discordant music - symbolic of disease or illness. Just as a skilled musician can bring the instrument back into attunement, we experience healing when our vibrations - right down to the atomic level - are adjusted in a correct manner. In essence, all healing is bringing the vibrations into harmony from within.

Balance among body, mind, and spirit is another key to Cayce's philosophy of healing. For healing to be complete and lasting, we must recognize and meet the needs of each of these three levels. Virtually no illness or disease can be treated successfully at only one of these three levels.



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What's more, Cayce affirms that the human body will naturally stay healthy - and even rejuvenate itself - if a kind of internal balance can be maintained. “Dis-ease” starts when one part of the body draws energy from another part. One portion of an organism may become overcharged with the creative life force, while another portion becomes undernourished. The result is a gradual disintegration of the body and the onset of illness.

The opposite of this sort of disintegration is rejuvenation. The readings assert that we are continuously rebuilding our bodies. Within any seven-year period, each cell is replaced. If we'll allow it, our bodies will transform any problem and resuscitate any condition. But our ingrained habits usually block this healing potential - the habits of action and, even more potent, the habits of mind.

What role do drugs and medicine play in the healing process? Cayce's philosophy clearly sees a place for them, but warns of misunderstanding how they work and of expecting more of them than is possible. Any healing method attempts to create an experience of oneness, in hopes of then stimulating a similar response in the body. For some people in some situations, a drug may be the best way to accomplish this - just as in other cases surgery may be the best way to stimulate healing. Medicines can be a practical application of the one life force. Occasionally they must be very potent in their reactions in order to get the patient through an acute illness. But Cayce from time to time encouraged people to consider the herbal formulas he recommended to be tonics and stimulants, rather than medicines.

The dangerous side of medicines is their potential to diminish the body's own healing work. This is what Cayce alluded to when he warned about “palliatives” that deceive the soul with half-truths and temporary relief. It's also what he meant when he warned that we shouldn't come to rely on any condition outside of ourselves that could be assimilated by the body inwardly. All of this is to say, take the medications prescribed by the physician you trust. Keep in mind this thought: what those chemicals can do is temporarily - and somewhat artificially - give your body an experience of greater oneness.

Healing that really takes hold and lasts must come from changing one's inner consciousness and vibration. That happens most effectively from consistent and persistent human effort (that is, engaging one's desires, purposes, and will) - something that pills all too easily allow us to skip.

These have been long-standing. Do not take the treatments just a few days, or even a few weeks, and expect to be well - and then revert to old conditions. But be consistent and persistent! Have periods when these will be taken (that is, ALL of those things indicated) for two, three to four weeks. Then rest by leaving them off a week. And then be just as patient and just as persistent as though you were beginning all over again. 976-1

Cayce's healing philosophy includes other insights that can help us avoid

misunderstanding. For example, one principle states that the best treatment procedures sometimes cause a temporary worsening of conditions. If we didn't recognize this possibility, we might give up just before the benefits begin to appear. A closely related principle states that when a body is re-establishing its attunement, it tends to be more sensitive. Again, if we misunderstand that heightened sensitivity, we might not see the good that is slowly being effected.



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The mind is a focus of other healing principles. The unconscious mind plays a role in many illnesses and diseases. One example of this is the karmic factor in health problems. Memories from previous incarnations, stored in the soul mind, can trigger problems in the body. Of course, we shouldn't go so far as to suppose that every health challenge has past-life roots; nevertheless, the perspective of reincarnation can help us understand what we could possibly be dealing with as we seek healing.

The familiar Cayce axiom, “Mind is the builder,” leads us to wonder exactly which attitudes and emotions best foster healing. The readings emphasize several:

Self-acceptance. As we rid ourselves of self-condemnation, we make room for healing forces to enter.

Optimism and hope. We're encouraged to expect healing. Patience. It's much easier and quicker to destroy health than it is to rebuild it.

We need to be willing to patiently invest whatever time is required.

Alongside these specific attitudes and emotions, we're invited to use the creative potential of visualization to stimulate our own healing. The mind's image-making capacity can be directed in such a way that we “see” the healing transformation taking place. This is not something that's accomplished in a single visualization session. Like all the Cayce health-promoting approaches, it requires persistence and works best in conjunction with other healing methods.

Perhaps the most important principle of the mind's relationship to healing concerns purposefulness. A person can experience temporarily an outer healing - that is, in the physical body only - yet still be spiritually sick. What cures the soul? A commitment to a purposeful life. Not just any purpose, but instead one that reflects care for other people.

On occasion a reading from Cayce would pose this question to the person who was ill: What would you do with your life if you were healed?

What would the body be healed for? That it might gratify its own physical appetites? That it might add to its own selfishness? Then (if so) it had better remain as it is. . . But first the change of heart, the change of mind, the change of purpose, the change of intent. 3124-2

The position of Cayce's psychic source was simply this: Why correct the physical condition unless there's also going to be an inner correction? People who are looking for both inner and outer healing are the best candidates for restored health and vitality. In Cayce's philosophy, healing should equip us to be more useful to others.

With this ideal of service in mind, we might also wonder just how we can be channels of healing to others. What principles govern our efforts to be healers to those for whom we have concern? One principle is based on the spiritual connections that exist between all people. It states that as we bring the experience of oneness into our own consciousness, it can profoundly help someone else experience oneness, attunement, and healing. Cayce's way of putting it was, “...raising the Christ Consciousness in self to such an extent as it may flow out of self to him thou would direct it to.” (281-7)

For this to be most effective, the recipient must desire such help and have requested healing prayer. Of course, we can always pray for someone, even if that



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individual hasn't asked us. But it's important that we not assume we know what's needed in any person's life. For one who hasn't specifically asked for prayer, we can simply offer prayers of protection and blessing, rather than try to direct healing energies to that person or for a specific condition.

It is also important to remember that each reading was given for an individual. It must be emphasized that no suggested treatments for any particular ailments should be “lifted “ from any individual reading and tried by another individual except under the supervision of and with the cooperation of a physician or licensed health care professional. However, there were many suggestions that were given over and over, and these can be studied to find how they apply to ourselves. These healing principles can be grouped in four categories that referred to as CARE.

Circulation – moving the blood around the body through therapies such as massage or spinal manipulation

Assimilation – encouraging the body to pull the proper nutrients from the food by eating the proper foods and in the proper combinations

Relaxation – taking time to rest and let the body recuperate and counterbalance the daily activities

Elimination – removing the waste products from the body through therapies such as sweats, colonics, and fume baths

For more information about CARE and recommendations on the lifestyle described in the readings, please see Dr. Harold J. Reilly’s Handbook for Health. There are also many verbatim collections of the readings in other Circulating Files, Research Bulletins, and Treatment Plans for individual diseases which may be purchased through Customer Service at 800-333-4499.

The A.R.E. is interested in having all the material in the health readings reviewed by physicians and health care professionals who also provide summaries of their findings in the hope that the information may prove beneficial to others. When time and finances permit it is planned to have all the information in the health readings read by one or more physicians and the subject matter summarized. Please send any feedback to

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We do not advocate a do-it-yourself process. Please seek out the advice of a health professional before implementing any recommendation.

In summary, the Cayce readings remind us that our natural state is wholeness and health. An innate wisdom within ourselves knows what's needed for healing. We should expect to get well, and we should be willing to do our part to make it possible. “Those that expect little of the Lord receive little; those that expect much receive much - if they live it! “ 1424-1

Blessings, A.R.E. Member Services Team



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What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/fact_shts/fs_what_is_ptsd.html

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can

occur after you have been through a traumatic event. A traumatic event is something horrible and scary that you see or that happens to you. During this type of event, you think that your life or others' lives are in danger. You may feel afraid or feel that you have no control over what is happening.

Anyone who has gone through a life-threatening event can develop PTSD. These events can include:

Combat or military exposure

Child sexual or physical abuse

Terrorist attacks

Sexual or physical assault

Serious accidents, such as a car wreck.

Natural disasters, such as a fire, tornado, hurricane, flood, or earthquake.

After the event, you may feel scared, confused, or angry. If these feelings don't go away or they get worse, you may have PTSD. These symptoms may disrupt your life, making it hard to continue with your daily activities.

How does PTSD develop? All people with PTSD have lived through a traumatic event that caused

them to fear for their lives, see horrible things, and feel helpless. Strong emotions caused by the event create changes in the brain that may result in PTSD.

Most people who go through a traumatic event have some symptoms at the beginning. Yet only some will develop PTSD. It isn't clear why some people develop PTSD and others don't. How likely you are to get PTSD depends on many things. These include:

How intense the trauma was or how long it lasted

If you lost someone you were close to or were hurt

How close you were to the event

How strong your reaction was

How much you felt in control of events

How much help and support you got after the event

Many people who develop PTSD get better at some time. But about 1 out of 3 people with PTSD may continue to have some symptoms. Even if you continue to have symptoms, treatment can help you cope. Your symptoms don't have to interfere with your everyday activities, work, and relationships.



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What are the symptoms of PTSD?

Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be terrifying. They may disrupt your life and make it hard to continue with your daily activities. It may be hard just to get through the day.

PTSD symptoms usually start soon after the traumatic event, but they may not happen until months or years later. They also may come and go over many years. If the symptoms last longer than 4 weeks, cause you great distress, or interfere with your work or home life, you probably have PTSD.

There are four types of symptoms: reliving the event, avoidance, numbing, and feeling keyed up.

Reliving the event (also called re-experiencing symptoms):

Bad memories of the traumatic event can come back at any time. You may feel the same fear and horror you did when the event took place. You may have nightmares. You even may feel like you're going through the event again. This is called a flashback. Sometimes there is a trigger: a sound or sight that causes you to relive the event. Triggers might include:

Hearing a car backfire, which can bring back memories of gunfire and war for a combat veteran

Seeing a car accident, which can remind a crash survivor of his or her own accident

Seeing a news report of a sexual assault, which may bring back memories of assault for a woman who was raped

Avoiding situations that remind you of the event:

You may try to avoid situations or people that trigger memories of the traumatic event. You may even avoid talking or thinking about the event.

A person who was in an earthquake may avoid watching television shows or movies in which there are earthquakes

A person who was robbed at gunpoint while ordering at a hamburger drive-in may avoid fast-food restaurants

Some people may keep very busy or avoid seeking help. This keeps them from having to think or talk about the event.

Feeling numb:

You may find it hard to express your feelings. This is another way to avoid memories.

You may not have positive or loving feelings toward other people and may stay away from relationships

You may not be interested in activities you used to enjoy

You may forget about parts of the traumatic event or not be able to talk about them.



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Feeling keyed up (also called hyperarousal):

You may be jittery, or always alert and on the lookout for danger. This is known as hyperarousal. It can cause you to:

Suddenly become angry or irritable

Have a hard time sleeping

Have trouble concentrating

Fear for your safety and always feel on guard

Be very startled when someone surprises you

What are other common problems?

People with PTSD may also have other problems. These include:

Drinking or drug problems

Feelings of hopelessness, shame, or despair

Employment problems

Relationships problems including divorce and violence

Physical symptoms

Can children have PTSD? Children can have PTSD too. They may have the symptoms described

above or other symptoms depending on how old they are. As children get older their symptoms are more like those of adults.

Young children may become upset if their parents are not close by, have trouble sleeping, or suddenly have trouble with toilet training or going to the bathroom

Children who are in the first few years of elementary school (ages 6 to 9) may act out the trauma through play, drawings, or stories. They may complain of physical problems or become more irritable or aggressive. They also may develop fears and anxiety that don't seem to be caused by the traumatic event.

What treatments are available? When you have PTSD, dealing with the past can be hard. Instead of telling

others how you feel, you may keep your feelings bottled up. But treatment can help you get better.

There are good treatments available for PTSD. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one type of counseling. It appears to be the most effective type of counseling for PTSD. There are different types of cognitive behavioral therapies such as cognitive therapy and exposure therapy. A similar kind of therapy called EMDR [*please see page 119], or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is also used for PTSD. Medications can be effective too. A type of drug known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), which is also used for depression, is effective for PTSD.



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INDEX OF READING 143-2 F 3 ATTITUDES & EMOTIONS: FEAR

CHILDREN: ABNORMAL: TENDENCIES

Injuries: Accidents: Mind Par. 5-A

Mind: Imagination: Nervous Systems: Shock Par. 3, 5-A, 6-A

NERVOUS SYSTEMS: SHOCK: AFTER EFFECTS

Prophecy: Prognosis: Suggestive Therapeutics Par. 7-A

Suggestive Therapeutics: Children: Abnormal: Tendencies Par. 4, 7-A

BACKGROUND OF READING 143-2 F 3 B1. 10/31/24 Mother obtained Life Rdg. 143-1 for her. B2. 11/4/25 Parents [[137] and [140], and uncle [900]] requested rdg. saying that since October 27th [143] has harbored some mental fear and has not acted normally or naturally; asking what caused the fear and what can her parents and nurse do for her.

TEXT OF READING 143-2 F 3 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of November, 1925, in accordance with request made by her parents, Mr. [137] and Mrs. [140].

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading 2: 00 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City. 1. GC: You will have before you the body and the mind of [143] of ... St., 4th floor, New York City, also her parents and nurse, and those about her affecting her physical and mental development. You will please give her a physical and mental reading, and will answer the questions pertaining to same, as I ask them. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, and those conditions surrounding the physical and mental development of the body. In the physical forces we find the body good throughout. In the action of all organs of the system (physical) good. In the nerve system, this we find that of the physical nature that appertains to a condition that, physically, might become detrimental to the body in its normal development, physically and mentally; that is, with such a strain on the nerve system, especially that of the sensory and sympathetic system, the enormous pressure of such forces as at present might bring the conditions for the subjective forces in body to such an exaggerated condition as to bring abnormal developments in certain lines. That is, the over nerve condition would affect in development, in its various stages, the nerve system, in its refractory and reacting effects on system.



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3. The condition as we find producing this is from that of a scare to the imaginative forces of the body, on the Street, with the imaginations (through suggestions purely, see?) brought to the high point. Then, in physical forces we have that of a psychological condition to be dealt with, and this should be done by the cooperative forces of both parents, in this way and manner: 4. As the entity, body-mind, retires to sleep, through those suggestions as the body sleeps - just as the body is going to sleep. Not enough conversation to be that of the destructive in disturbing the sleep, but the gentle, soothing suggestion of the developing mind to coordinate properly and in such a manner as to bring the perfect coordination throughout the entire system, see? Through this manner, through this means, the parents should bring the conditions to that point of subjugation in the normal manner and the body through this become perfectly normal. Not necessary that this be carried on more than two to three minutes each evening, for three to five days. Then skip three to five days, beginning again in the same manner, see? Through such a way - not with one, see? (only one may speak, see?) but with the full cooperation of each. Combined in this manner, this would bring the normal conditions and prevent this fear, unduly aroused in the nerve system, to subjugation and to normalcy in this body, see? Do that. 5. (Q) Since last Tuesday night, Oct. 27, [143] has apparently harbored some mental fear, and has not acted naturally. (A) That as given, the fear as has been created in the mind - the mind expanding, (not maliciously has this been done, see? but) through that fear that comes with the expansion of the mental abilities of entity. As an accident might happen, DOES HAPPEN to many physical bodies, this happens to the mental proclivities; NOT the mentality - MENTAL PROCLIVITIES of this entity, see? 6. (Q) What caused the fear? (A) An over shadowing fear of getting hurt, see? Over shadowed by some body - NOT PHYSICAL BODY - loud speech that accompanied same, see? Not to the child - to someone else in the hearing of the child, see? 7. (Q) What should her parents AND HER NURSE do to, and for her? (A) Parents should do as given. (Nurse keeping same care as has been and is accorded the child at all times, see?) Necessary, though, this be done in conjunction with each other - only one speaking. Father may speak once, Mother may speak once, see? Such words as these: (Quiet and easily should they be given) "All form and manner of fear is and will be removed entirely from this body. Quietly, peacefully, the body sleeps, knowing all is well with the whole forces that surround this body. Every condition, peace, quiet, joy and happiness," see? NOT LITERALLY - but such suggestions, see? Through such a means we will find, by time the second and third has been given, the change will appear, see? Then, through such may all control of body be carried on, should such be desired. 8. That is all the questions. 9. Do that, in the way and manner, and we will find we will bring the better physical, mental, conditions for this body. 10. We are through for the present.



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REPORTS OF READING 143-2 F 3 R1. 3/4/26 See father's dream rdg. 137-61, Par. 3-A advising that [143] should play outside in the open more, for her health's sake. R2. 10/10/26 Father obtained for her Ck. Physical Rdg. 143-3. [See subsequent Ck. Physical Rdgs.] R3. 6/3/28 See Ck. Physical Rdg. 143-7 indicating a psychological condition of fear similar to that indicated in 143-2.



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INDEX OF READING 143-7 F 5 ATTITUDES & EMOTIONS: FEAR

CHILDREN: ABNORMAL: TENDENCIES

Mind: Imagination: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 3, 4

NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION

Physiotherapy: Massage: Cocoa Butter: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 7 Prescriptions: Medicines: Not Recommended Par. 8 : Water, Drinking: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 7

Sedation: Not Recommended: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 7

Suggestive Therapeutics: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 7 BACKGROUND OF READING 143-7 F 5 B1. 1/18/28 Father [137] obtained for her ck. physical rdg. 143-6 for severe cold, temperature. B2. 6/1/28 Father wired: "Please take mental and physical on [143], giving cause and cure of nightly actions." TEXT OF READING 143-7 F 5 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 3rd day of June, 1928, in accordance with request made by her father, Mr. [137].

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. L. B. Cayce.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading 11: 35 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. N.Y.C. 1. GC: You will give a physical and mental reading for this body, giving cause and cure of nightly actions. You will answer any questions I may ask you regarding same. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the conditions as surround same. This we have had before. The general physical conditions are somewhat bettered from that as we have seen, while there are those elements and conditions that enter in to produce causes as bring some uneasiness or anxiety to others and to the body concerning conditions that apparently arise in physical reactions. Much of these conditions are of the psycho-conditions of body, or of psychological nature; yet true that pathological conditions are resultant at times.



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3. Once again [as in 143-2 on 11/4/25] we find those elements of fear, apparently, entering in, especially when the body is left alone, or when some unusual changes - as appear to the body, though they are of nominal conditions - come about. These are not from the same sources entirely as that seen before, but are rather of the own imagination of a highly sensitive developing individual, or body, as has been given [in Life Rdg. 143-1?] as respecting the entity's personality and individuality. 4. Here we find conditions that may be accentuated by the attempt to subdue, through subjugation conditions that would bring destructive forces for the body; yet these may not be taken too seriously and the REVERSE builded in the system. These should rather be considered in the light of those conditions that have to do with the developing mental forces and the effect of psychic force in system and its relations to the physical body. Hence natural questions arise as to the source or location of psychic forces as manifest in a growing developing body such as this. These, then, are seen as manifesting here as of nerve impulses radiating from each nerve plexus where there is union between cerebro-spinal, sympathetic, and the sensory system. Hence, the pathological or the physical reaction is that of a startled body, shaking, fear, cold, clamminess, sweats, rigidity, and such conditions arising from such reactions. 5. Now, to meet the needs of these conditions and to overcome same: 6. First, be mindful that there is no food value taken in the evening meal not easily assimilated. To be sure, this has been looked after in a greater way or manner. 7. Then, before ready for retiring, let quantity of plain water be taken. Do not use any character of sedative for the system. Rather that of the gentle massage over the cerebro-spinal system, especially that of the upper dorsal and cervical region, massaging same in a circular motion. Cocoa butter, or any good cream (cold cream) may be used to massage in same, and this - as we find - with the gentle suggestion as the body falls to sleep; that the conditions from within will equalize themselves for the better development of the body mentally, physically, and spiritually. Almost that very formula would be well to use. 8. Should the conditions re-occur, then we would give further instructions for that to be met. No physical defect, as we find, produces same. Do not give, then, medicinal properties or medicated properties. 9. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 143-7 F 5 R1. 12/26/28 Father obtained Ck. Physical Rdg. 143-8 for cold, congestion, anemia, for the child.



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INDEX OF READING 151-1 M ADULT Circulation: Impaired: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 2, 3, 5-A Mechanotherapy: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 3, 4-A Mind: Aberrations: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 1 NERVOUS: SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION : SHOCK: AFTER EFFECTS Physiotherapy: Massage: Circulation: Impaired Par. 3, 5-A Suggestive Therapeutics: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 3, 5-A BACKGROUND OF READING 151-1 M ADULT B1. No correspondence was found with this reading, simply a notation that he was a student at the University of Alabama. No doubt someone in his family requested it and might have been present to hear it. He may have also been present. TEXT OF READING 151-1 M ADULT (College Student) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the Tutwiler Hotel, Birmingham, Alabama, this 29th day of December, 1922.

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; (?), Conductor; Fay Autry (?), Steno.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading 3: 15 P. M. ..., Ala. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here. Now the abnormal conditions as we find in this body have to do with the nervous systems and the effect as produced in the body by those conditions, both to the brain itself in its functioning and to some portions of the system as traversed by the nerves governing those conditions. The pains that come to the body and the hallucinations come first to the nervous forces and the manner which it attempts to produce or eliminate in the system. Now these are the conditions as we find them in this body. Through the nervous systems we find in times back this body has received to the sensory and sympathetic nervous systems a very severe shock. There is improper co-ordination between the sympathetic and cerebro-spinal, and the reaction between these, when the reaction comes, causes the cerebro-spinal the opposite effect almost as the body intended in its carrying out of the incentives as sent out by energy to meet and combat with the element fluid and physical as created in



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the system to meet the demands made in the body. Hence the trouble becomes not merely the physical correction of the conditions, but of that correction in the system that would be given for the nerves and muscles. 2. Improper circulation about the larynx, throat and trachea allows the overflow of the energy to prevent the perfect co-ordinating force between the spiritual and physical forces of the individual. 3. To give the best relief to this body, we would add those elements necessary to produce perfect eliminating qualities, and then the incentives to the system must be builded on the actual work accomplished by the individual itself, or else take electric vibrations to the whole. These suggestions to the body will be better reached through that as known as mechano-therapy. The adjustment of the circulation in the body by a massage, with a suggestion to the mental or soul forces as the adjustments are being given to the body, so we will find will bring the normal forces to this body. We will receive them better through these conditions. 4. (Q) Can a person who practices mechano-therapy bring this body back to normal? (A) We have just given it. 5. (Q) Have you anything else to say about this body? (A) The equalization of the circulation to minimize the strain on nerve forces and brain (with the suggestions) should bring this body back to normal. [A notation on the copy of the reading indicated it was mailed to him at the University of Alabama.] REPORTS OF READING 151-1 M ADULT None.



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INDEX OF READING 386-1 F 20 Air: Sand: Sea: Sun: Dementia Praecox Par. 16 Appliances: Wet Cell: Dementia Praecox Par. 20, 21 DEMENTIA PRAECOX Environment: Locality: Change Par. 14--16, 25-A Nature: Natural: Dementia Praecox Par. 14--16 Nervous Systems: Shock: After Effects Par. 8 Neuropathy: Dementia Praecox Par. 20, 22 Nursing: Attendants: Dementia Praecox Par. 26-A Physiology & Anatomy: Dementia Praecox Par. 7 Prophecy: Prognosis: Dementia Praecox Par. 18 Suggestive Therapeutics: Dementia Praecox Par. 17, 20, 24-A, 27-A BACKGROUND OF READING 386-1 F 20 B1. 8/5/33 Letter from her father [2903]: "I'm writing you about my daughter [386] who has hardly been real well since she was a baby, having had scarlet fever, diphtheria, adenoid operation, sinus trouble, etc., all of which has made her timid and sensitive and melancholy. "Within the last week she at times has had hallucinations. [760] has been here with us and will enclose a letter with this. The doctor here at ... Hospital has gone over her for about a week and finds nothing physically wrong but seems to think it is rather mental. "I would appreciate it if you would give me a reading on her, for from what you have done for others I feel sure you can find the seat of her trouble and that which is necessary to correct same. "As she is not strong physically she usually stays in bed until ten a.m., so a reading any morning would find her at home ... Ave." B2. 8/5/33 letter from her aunt [760]: "Brother [2903] and wife sent for me, feeling I might be of some help to them and [386] in her pitiful condition. I say pitiful, for to me a sick mind is the most pitiful of all afflictions. During the past week she has been under the observation of the best doctor here, making all sorts of tests, etc., and his report was he could find nothing wrong with her but her mind, [Dementia Praecox - see 386-3 Reports] saying she must not be left alone to brood... As I told her parents there is bound to be a cause, and until that is



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removed or treated she is not going to get any better, and there is only one way to get the absolute truth and facts and that is through you. So they are writing you now. She is so despondent and has delusions only at times... I know the first readings are always thorough and definite, but please let one question be (unless given without question) where is best for her to go for a change and what best could or should she do to employ her mind. Her eyes are weak and she can use them little at a time. She has sinus trouble, hayfever. Has had two operations first when a child for adenoids and tonsils, which she says she has never gotten over, the other a lump in one breast, all without a general anesthetic, which I think has just shattered her nervous system..." TEXT OF READING 386-1 F 20 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 9th day of August, 1933, in accordance with request made by her father, Mr. [2903], through Active Membership of his niece, Mrs. [538], in the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading 10: 00 to 10: 20 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Tenn. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [386]. 2. Now, as we find, there are conditions that disturb the better equilibrium of the body-mental; and these have their incipiency - or foundations - in the mental or imaginative forces of the body, through PHYSICAL suppression of the active forces in the mental body - that is creative in its activity. 3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [386], we are speaking of: 4. In the BLOOD SUPPLY we find a condition that is - while it may not be said to be abnormal, it is UNNORMAL for a developing or an active force in a body of such PHYSICAL abilities. 5. For, while there is not a great unbalancing in the white and red blood, the effluvia and fluor in the hemoglobin does not make for those activities that carry to the impulses in the nerve forces that which creates a balance in the responsive or reactory forces of a normal body. 6. A great deal of this has come through suppression to the PHYSICAL body, until it has made for an inability of the body to respond to its own self's reactions for that the body WOULD do. See? 7. This, then, is the difference between an unbalanced condition in a mental reaction and that of dementia - which destroys the reaction in the plasm of the nerve as fixed from the blood supply itself; though, unless there are some material changes, this may become the condition that will ensue. 8. The reactions, to be sure, began with the developments of the body in the eighth to twelfth year, and the shocks to the nervous system, with the inability of the blood supply to make the reactions that may be said to be the FULL ability for perfect coagulation - through SUGGESTIVE influences.



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9. Hence a great deal of the condition existent in the present is psychopathic. 10. Hence the character of the hallucinations, and the inability of the body to bring the mental reactions for that the speech would imply - and that the activities of the body would do. 11. For, it is the body ATTEMPTING to assert its own soul's development under a suppression of the imaginative and desirous impulses, THROUGH these suppressions throughout the developing period of the body! 12. Reaching, then, that period when there is the change in the impulses that flow from the body through its creative forces, in the active principle of the body-mental and physical in itself, we have that of the nervous breakdown. 13. And, as we find, these conditions may be MATERIALLY aided. See? 14. We would change the surroundings, and the environs. And let them be as near to nature as is possible. And while the body should not be left alone at any period, until there is an equal balance in the mental and physical activities, it should be so - in its surroundings - that it is not only near to nature but has to DEPEND UPON itself for the NECESSITIES of its activity; in the preparation of foods, in the preparation of rests, and in the activities for the body. 15. THESE will make for responses that would bring about, as we find, a nearer normal balance. 16. And the environs should be where the body would not only be as near to nature as possible, but the sun, the sea, the sand, the pines or the woods, should all be a part of the surroundings - or nature itself, see? and wear as FEW clothes as possible; yet making for physical ACTIVITIES throughout the change. 17. In the surroundings there should be the suggestive forces that are constructive and spiritual, and creative in their activity for the body. 18. And we will find these will respond, in sixty to ninety days, to a near normal condition. 19. Ready for questions. 20. We would use also with these, when the suggestions are given in the association, a gentle massage over the whole of the cerebro-spinal system; using also the WET cell battery (plain, see? but carrying the Gold). The positive anode should be of the copper, and attached to the 4th dorsal plexus. The negative anode carrying the Gold would be attached to the right and up an inch from the umbilicus plexus, or over the ASSIMILATING ganglia - from the lymph reaction in digestive system, so that the FOODS that are assimilated will create a constructive force in the blood supply, responding to the cells of the GLANDS in the body. 21. This appliance would be given each evening, in the beginning - for the first ten days - attached only ten minutes; the next ten days twenty minutes; the next ten days thirty minutes. Then we would rest a period of ten days, see? Then begin over again. 22. The massage would be not so much of the osteopathic or adjustment nature, but more of the NEUROPATHIC - or a gentle QUIETING of the nerves. 23. Let the diets be nerve and blood building; well balanced.



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24. (Q) What suggestion should be given the body? (A) The constructive forces. Of necessity, the suggestions will be according to who does the suggesting - and the response of the body to the suggestor, see? 25. (Q) Would Virginia Beach be a good place for the body? (A) Excellent? 26. (Q) Would her aunt, Mrs. [760] be a good person to be with her? (A) Excellent! 27. (Q) If she is the one to give the suggestion, just what should she say? (A) Let's wait until she commences, first - and then we will check over these! We would check these conditions, through these same sources, every ten days. 28. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 386-1 F 20 R1. 8/25/33 Cousin [419]'s letter: "They haven't decided yet about bringing [386] to the Beach but will know in a few days. They have to get her in the right frame of mind before they can put the question to her about whether she will follow out the treatments." R2. 8/27/43 Father [2903]'s ltr.: "[386] said she would like to go up there and follow out your rdg...when I know what you have done for [538] and [1103] and the others, I feel sure you will have the same success with [386]." R3. 9/28/33 See 386-2 and 386-3.



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INDEX OF READING 411-1 F ADULT

Electrotherapy: Sinusoidal: Glands: Incoordination Par. 17, 18

GLANDS: INCOORDINATION

KATABOLISM: METABOLISM: INCOORDINATION

Melancholia: Glands: Incoordination Par. 7

NERVOUS SYSTEMS: SHOCK: AFTER EFFECTS

Prescriptions: Atomidine: Glands: Incoordination Par. 15, 16, 19, 20 BACKGROUND OF READING 411-1 F ADULT B1. 9/9/33 Mr. [257]'s letter: "...I am attaching hereto a letter from Mrs. [...] [sister of Mrs. [411]]... In giving the reading, will you please be certain and see that the questions asked are not only the ones that she has put in but the questions I am also attaching..." B2. 9/17/33 Sister's verification: "...The only questions I wish to ask are: 1. Is the malady curable? 2. Is the patient receiving the proper care?..." TEXT OF READING 411-1 F ADULT This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 22nd day of September, 1933, in accordance with request made by her sister, Mrs. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [257].

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. L. B. Cayce.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading 11: 15 to 11: 45 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Canada. (Physical, Mental & Spiritual Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body, Mrs. [411], ..., Canada. Now, as we find, the conditions that are disturbing the better physical and mental conditions of the body are not altogether understood from the purely pathological conditions that exist. For, as we find, while there are pathological effects, there are also psychological conditions that are disturbing in the greater portion of the condition. 2. While there is also the effect of these two disturbing factors, there are reactions in the physical which apparently may be considered EITHER pathological OR psychological, dependent upon the manner in which the APPROACH to these is made. 3. In the main, from the physical aspects, as we find, the greater disturbances are in the glands of the body. 4. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, Mrs. [411], we are speaking of: 5. In the BLOOD SUPPLY, while there are the effects from the ministration of those activities for the better physical conditions, there are those specifics in the



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hormone and hemoglobin that are indications of the disturbances in the glands; and the impoverishments to portions of the system are as indications, as well as those conditions that exist in the MANNER of the ORGANIC disturbance in other portions of the body. 6. The blood, then, in its metabolism and katabolism shows disturbances and incoordination in the manner in which the assimilated properties are turned into the blood supply; which is a disturbing factor in the lacteals and those portions through which the fats are assimilated for the blood supply itself. 7. In the NERVE SYSTEM of the body, here we find natural reactions from general disturbances in the body from incoordination; as indicated by the inability of the body to RESPOND in normal manner, that makes for periods of depression or melancholia or the overactivity of the sympathetic forces in the system to respond to normal activities of a developing and reorganizing forces that are attempted to be brought about in the body building itself. 8. As to the glands, then, as specifics: 9. There has existed in some time back that which was of a specific nerve shock to the body, both from a physical and moral and a psychological effect that was produced in the body; and it brought abhorrence to the system in such a manner - as may be termed - that the BLOOD was as frozen, or as water in the activities of the body for a period. 10. The suppression of these conditions brought about improper functioning through the glands in the adrenal and the thyroid, and the more delicate - as may be termed - or the INTERNAL functioning of the thyroids proper rather than the thyroids themselves. And the pineal glands were affected BY this strain on the nervous system. 11. Hence impoverishments to many of the organs in their functionings, and an over-stimulation to others by the excess of secretions as indicated through their activities in the body. 12. Hence the general condition that exists in the body at the present time, of Mrs. [411]. 13. As we find, in meeting the general conditions and the specifics that exist in the present: 14. By a stimulation of those activities in certain portions of the system, as related to the glands, we would create a reaction there there would THEN be added, with this reaction brought about, that which would be of aid in CREATING a normal balance in the mental and physical reactions of the body. 15. We would add then, in specifics, those elements that will increase the flow of secretions or activities in the glands of the system (as related to the ductless), and as to the blood supply for stimulation; which would be found in the compound known as Atomidine. This we would take internally, as follows: 16. Take five minims three times each day for five days. Then rest a period of two days. Then begin with three minims three times a day, raising the quantity one minim each day until ten minims are being taken three times a day. Then we would reduce the dose in the same manner until only one minim is being given three times each day. Then rest for a period of ten days. At that time we would give further instructions.



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17. We would also use the sinusoidal vibrations in the body, making the attachments (rather than from the plexus to which the radial activity of the glands of the liver and digestive area), as follows: Place the first anode on the fourth lumbar area, and the other (the last anode or applicator, see) on the lacteal duct area - or those centers which, of course, will affect both the glands of the spleen, pancreas, liver and the digestive area. And should be not TOO HIGH A FREQUENCY in the sinusoidal activity! 18. This we would give only once each week. 19. As for the diet and the general activities, these we would not alter for the present, until the period of sufficient of the iodine reaction is set up in the glands of the body. 20. Should the quantity of iodine produce nausea, or the Atomidine (which is non-poisonous iodine, or atomic iodine), we would simply reduce the quantity but continue for the period and - preferably - in the manner that we have given; that is, five minims three times each day for five days, rest two days; then begin with three minims three times each day, increasing one minim each day until ten minims are being taken three times a day. Then REDUCE one minim each day until ONE minim is being given three times each day. See? 21. Then we would give further instructions. 22. Ready for questions. 23. (Q) Is the malady curable? (A) This, as we find, would offer a possibility of reducing those conditions in the mental and physical activities, and be made beneficial. 24. (Q) Do they understand her case? (A) Not altogether, as we have given. 25. (Q) How long ago did this shock occur to the system? (A) This was some time ago; it should be known to those that know the body. As we find, it occurred during those periods soon after there was the beginning of the menstrual flow. 26. (Q) Is the patient receiving the proper care? (A) That depends upon what we call care! whether we're treating the body with that which we find will be beneficial, or whether it's being just sustained in its present condition and allowed to run along in the best possible way! 27. (Q) Where would be the best place of residence for her during the time of recovery? (A) Anywhere, where these treatments outlined may be administered in the proper relations and proper way and manner. 28. (Q) What is the best mental advice for the body at this time that will aid her to become normal? (A) This will aid little, until there is the ability to make for responses to the reactions in the body! Not that the mental forces, in its moments, are not perfectly normal (that is, for the body), but there are those reactions when the coordinations do not coordinate properly. Do as we have outlined. Then we may be able to help in those conditions as they develop, and as help progresses. We are through for the present.

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INDEX OF READING 603-3 F 34

Appliances: Radio-Active: Neurosis Par. 17, 18, 21, 28-A

Diet: Obesity Par. 19

Digestion: Indigestion: Spine: Subluxations Par. 24-A

Exercise: Breathing: Yoga: Not Recommended Par. 32-A

Eyes: Spine: Subluxations Par. 24-A

Glands: Thyroid: Obesity Par. 25-A

Headache: Pelvic Disorders Par. 27-A

INJURIES: SPINE: NEUROSIS

Intestines: Enemas: Eliminations Par. 20

Meditation: Affirmations Par. 21 : Appliances Par. 18, 21, 28-A

Names: People Mentioned: Thind, Bhagat Singh Par. 32-A

NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION: NEUROSIS

NEUROSIS: TRAUMATIC

Obesity: Glands Par. 19, 25-A, 30-A

Osteopathy: Neurosis: Traumatic Par. 15—17 Pelvic Disorders: Spine: Subluxations Par. 27-A

Prescriptions: Eno Salts: Eliminations Par. 20 : Inner Clean: Par. 20 : Simmons' Liver Regulator: Par. 20

Prophecy: Prognosis: Neurosis: Traumatic Par. 33-A

Skin: Eruptions: Spine: Subluxations Par. 31-A

Spine: Subluxations: Neurosis Par. 12, 23-A, 24-A

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BACKGROUND OF READING 603-3 F 34 B1. 5/11/37 Report by A.R.E. Prayer Group leader, Florence Edmonds: "About a month ago began having spells of being apparently possessed with idea she was to dictate to groups; saying Edgar Cayce was speaking through her, ordering people about. Glad Helpers worked with her, meditated over her - sent her to Dr. Richardson, osteopath, for treatments - better now. Dr. Redfern wanted to send her to State Institution." TEXT OF READING 603-3 F 34 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of May, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [603], new Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by her husband and by the Glad Helpers of the Association.

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [603] and Abbie Kemp.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading ... Avenue, 3: 25 to 4: 00 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Virginia. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [603]. 2. Now, as we find, while conditions are very good physically in many respects, there are disturbances the correction of which would make for a much better normal condition and relieve those disturbances that arise in the poor assimilation and the activities through the pelvic and the abdominal organs. 3. These then are the conditions as we find them in the present with this body, [603] we are speaking of, present in this room: First, 4. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find is very good in the present, though there are times when there are disturbances in the circulatory system, from the lack of the proper eliminations, owing to the character of digestion and assimilations. 5. Also through the pressures that are produced at such times there tends to be a heart disturbance that needs corrections, as will be seen. However, this is not an organic condition but of a sympathetic nature. For the associated connections between the overflow from the arteries to the heart and the liver and the return flow from same become full. 6. Hence that heaviness which arises at periods when indigestion has been or is the cause of same, as well as the poor eliminations through the emptying of the stomach itself. 7. These then lack coordination, owing to pressures that exist in the cerebrospinal system, in the nervous forces of the body just below the 9th dorsal center. 8. IN THE NERVE FORCES OF THE BODY, here we find rather a complex condition. You see, there has been in times back an injury here; slight at first, the second made for periods when the kidney activities were disturbed at the



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time. This just below the 9th dorsal, or between the 9th and 10th, making for a pressure upon the solar plexus center. 9. Thus that reflex activity that is felt at times through those areas about the gall duct area, and the attempt of the system to adjust itself aids in bringing about periods when these disturbances arise. 10. This then partially, as has been indicated, from the circulatory forces as well as the causes in the cerebrospinal system, produces a sympathetic condition which makes for a complex condition at the cerebrospinal center between the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic systems. 11. The organs of the pelvis, the abdominal organs - that is, through the colon, through the lower portion of the spleen's activity - all of these have a part in the condition, from the pressures indicated just in the lower portion of the 9th dorsal area. 12. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, these as indicated are functional, owing to conditions as produced by a subluxation, and a tendency for a jamming of the plexus in the area as indicated. 13. Hence with the removal of the pressure and the proper stimulation to the circulatory forces as related to the activity there should be brought near normal forces for the body. 14. This will also remove the tendencies for those lower portions, or the lower extremities, to become cold, clammy at times, and as deadened or leadened, owing to the disturbances that arise. 15. THEN, AS WE FIND, IN MAKING THE CORRECTIONS: First we would have at least ten to fifteen manipulations osteopathically given, not only to make correction in the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th dorsal, but to coordinate the upper portions of the cerebrospinal system and also the lower axis or the pelvic axis at the 4th lumbar center. 16. These treatments as we find should not be given right straight along, but two to three weeks have them two to three times a week; rest a week, then have another period. 17. During these whole periods - the treatment periods and the rest periods - we would have those activities from the Radio-Active Appliance. 18. And in the use of the Appliance, as it aids in making for an equalization in the sympathetic or vegetative nerve system, use that as a period of meditation. For as there is created a balance in the flows through the circulatory system and the coordination is being created, we may make for greater constructive experiences as well as the manifestations of same in the emotional as well as the physical forces of the body. 19. In the matter of the diet, keep to those foods that tend to make for a reducing of the body as to avoirdupois. Let most of the bread ever consist only of Ry-Krisp or Rye Bread, but principally the Ry-Krisp. Let grape juice be a part of the diet. Refrain from any drinks that carry carbonated water. These not only make for an irritation to the distressed areas but tend to produce that slowing of the emptying of the stomach and disturb the proper eliminations. 20. Use rather enemas than cathartics, but when cathartics are necessary use a combination. One period use a vegetable compound, as may be had from Inner



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Clean or from the ragweed found in the combination known as Simmons Liver Regulator, and at other periods use only the fruit salt - or Eno Salt. In either of these periods take same for a period of two to three days in small doses, then rest periods between that allow the body to adjust itself - these are much more effective. 21. Use the Radio-Active Appliance about one hour each day. Let the meditation period, of course, be expressed in self's own way and manner, but follow close in these words or thoughts; realizing, seeing, experiencing that given in expression in these words - or like same: "FATHER-MOTHER GOD, IN THY CARE, THY KEEPING, I COMMIT MY BODY, MY MIND, MY SOUL! LET THE THOUGHTS, THE ACTS, THE UNDERSTANDING, BE IN KEEPING WITH THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THOU HAST BROUGHT ME INTO PHYSICAL EXPERIENCE. "LET MY BODY BE SO USED IN EVERY MANNER THAT IT MAY BE A LIVING EXAMPLE OF THY LOVE, FOR THY SERVICE, THY CHILDREN, IN THE EARTH! "LET THE WORKS OF MY HAND, OF MY MIND, OF MY BODY, BE WHOLLY ACCEPTABLE UNTO THEE, IN EVERY WAY, IN EVERY MANNER." 22. Ready for questions. 23. (Q) Please diagnose the cause and remedy for the nerves and muscles along my spinal column, back of the neck and head, and extending over the top of my head to the forehead, which makes the top of my head feel dead, also the nerves and muscles in my neck and throat tightening and causing a choking sensation. (A) These effects arise from the deeper subluxation in the 9th dorsal, and - as has been indicated - with the correction of this, and the coordinating of the cervical area, with the removal of the pressures in the dorsal area indicated, we will find these areas will become more and more relaxed. 24. (Q) What is cause and remedy for the pupils of my eyes becoming dilated to the extent that I cannot see and the rapid blinking of my eyelids, and dizziness at the top of the head? (A) This is the same reflex action from the pressure. You see, the solar plexus center - 9th dorsal, 9th and 10th - or 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th - 9th dorsal is where the jam or the closeness is. See, there is a pulling upon the activity to the brachial center, to the vagus center. From the vagus center and the brachial center we have the coordinating, as has been given, as a reflex between the sympathetic and cerebrospinal, which makes a complex condition in the nervous system. These are the areas from which the sensory forces - that is, to the eyes, to the throat, to the ears, to the auditory forces, to the sense of feeling - receive their impressions, you see; or the flow of blood to the basic condition must be relieved first, then the coordinating of these will bring about the normalcy in the upper portion. It will be found also that it will relieve the stomach disturbance that arises by the indigestion, that is a pulling of the condition to the sensory forces as indicated. 25. (Q) Please diagnose my thyroid condition and inform me whether or not I should continue to take the thyroid and pituitary tablets which I have?



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(A) This is the same diagnosis as indicated. As we find, the thyroid and the activity of same is NOW near to normal, if there is the correction in the areas indicated; and we find that those vibrations from the Radio-Active Appliance will make for a better coordination throughout the glandular system, which act naturally from the solar plexus center as coordinated with the deeper circulation to the heart and the liver. The tablets would not be necessary to continue, but rather these are the tendencies for producing too much weight for the body. 26. (Q) While brushing my teeth in the mornings, quite often I have a discharge of blood from the throat. Kindly give me the cause and remedy for this. (A) Again we would refer to that as has been given, as to the necessity for the coordination of the nervous systems to make for an activity where, rather than being a complex we have a sympathetic and a coordinant reaction between the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic system. 27. (Q) What is the cause and remedy for the severe headaches that I have during or just after menstruation, which is very scanty and discolored? (A) Again those periods of reaction from the pressures that have been indicated; these making for the natural reflex action to the sympathetic conditions to the head and neck and the distresses to the whole of the circulation, through acting upon the organs of the pelvis. 28. (Q) What is the cause and remedy for the objectional secretion from the navel? (A) This is again the 9th dorsal, which has just been indicated as being the solar plexus center, which includes the whole of the umbilicus reaction. Use the vibratory forces and the corrections as indicated, and we will find the vibrations from the Radio-Active and the negative forces that are set up in self by the meditative forces will become positive in their activity upon the whole of the body. Do that. 29. (Q) Have I any malignant ovarian or womb trouble? (A) Only a sympathetic condition from an improper pressure produced by the lumbar and the lower portion of the solar plexus activity. 30. (Q) Are my lungs in a sound condition? (A) These are very good. The fullness that has been indicated is that the circulation between the heart and the liver, and the return circulation, produces at times a smothering or a heaviness through that portion of the body. If these pressures are removed as indicated, we will find - with the reduction as should come in the weight - conditions changing. 31. (Q) What is the cause of the skin eruptions that I have so frequently, and kindly give me a cure for same? (A) It has been given. These are a part of the circulatory disturbance, and as the eliminations are set up and as there are the coordinations between the forces in the body itself that make for a coordinant reaction in all portions of the eliminations, we will find these disturbances being eliminated. 32. (Q) Would Dr. Thind's [Bhagat Singh Thind] [breathing] exercises help? (A) Not until there have been the proper corrections made. These would tend to make for too much pressure, without the physical body being in perfect accord.



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The corrections made, then these gradually taken are very good; but these taken with the abnormalcies in the cerebrospinal system and the pressures in the cerebrospinal nerve system and the sympathetic system are harmful. 33. (Q) How long after beginning treatment will improvement be noticeable? (A) By the third or fourth treatment there will be a feeling of difference. By the end of the fifteenth to sixteenth treatment we should be near to normal. 34. (Q) Is my liver functioning properly? (A) No, as has been indicated - and how the trouble is to be removed, and what is causing it. When these pressures are changed and when the activities are changed, in the way as indicated, we will find better eliminations and better activities there. 35. (Q) Any further advice? (A) Much ADVICE, but then this may be summed as has been indicated for the physical conditions, for the mental, material and spiritual forces, and will bring the help needed. 36. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 603-3 F 34 R1. 4/38 Report by M. L. Richardson, D.O: "The reading did describe the condition of the patient. My technical diagnosis would be traumatic neurosis. In my opinion the suggestions for treatment were proper. She followed directions given in the reading under my care up to time of my last observation, 8/30/37. She gained nicely under treatment until 7/16/37 when she was in an elevator drop and suffered a setback. She gradually recovered again under additional treatment. I have not treated her since 8/30/37 but her husband says she is quite well." R2. 3/15/39 See 281-40, Par. 28-A personal message. R3. 7/18/40 She referred Miss [2309] for a Physical Rdg. R4. 1/30/42 Letter to EC from Mrs. [603]: "Referring to your letter of the 8th, I shall be glad to have you list my name for the prayer hour mentioned therein [EC's period in a.m. of giving readings]." R5. 7/11/51 Letter to GD: "I am grateful for your sending me the information on arthritis [abstract of 59 cases]. I have been suffering with it ever since the latter part of May, not knowing just what my difficulty was, until I consulted a bone specialist a week ago. At the present time I am confined at home, but I know I'll be alright now, since the information you have is forthcoming."



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INDEX OF READING 673-1 F 25 Ash: Animated: Tumors: Brain Par. 8, 9 BLOOD: HUMOR Electrotherapy: Ultra-Violet Light: Tumors: Brain Par. 9 NERVOUS SYSTEMS: SHOCK: AFTER EFFECTS Physiotherapy: Massage: Myrrh: Tumors: Brain Par. 10 : Oils, Olive: Par. 10 Psychosomatics: Healing Par. 15-A, 16-A : Tumors: Brain Par. 3, 15-A Sedation: After Effects Par. 6 TUMORS: BRAIN BACKGROUND OF READING 673-1 F 25 B1. 9/20/34 Cousin's ltr.: "Through the recommendation of Mrs. [601], I hasten to write you in reference to a cousin of mine in whom I am greatly interested and for whom I would leave no stone unturned to help.

"This girl, last year in July, took sick very suddenly, never having had a sick day in her life. Her first symptoms were double vision, vomiting spells, severe headaches and dizziness. After seeing many neurologists, she was sent to a hospital for diagnosis. After a two weeks stay, her case was diagnosed as a case of brain tumor, inoperable and incurable, and a series of x-ray treatments prescribed. After a few months time, she almost completely recovered, regaining possession of all her faculties. After a time, due, which we think, to worry and aggravation, over depleted finances and illness of her mother, she became ill again and by spring of 1934 she was in a deplorable condition again, this time losing use of her left arm and leg. At the instigation of her doctor, she again entered the hospital for two weeks and after many severe tests, she was sent home, no better and with no definite course of cure or medication.

"She has been incapacitated to the extent of being an invalid, although she is slowly regaining the use of her arm.

"Now, these people have used all their resources to date, besides what they could borrow, to help this girl. She has been under a terrific strain [nervous strain], as her mother is critically ill with Bright's disease and her father has had two paralytic strokes, and as I stated previously, every available dollar has been spent to alleviate her suffering.

"Therefore, I appeal to you, if there is anything humanly possible to be done for this girl who is the victim of circumstances far beyond her control, I am



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enclosing a check for $5 of my mother who is willing to help out in any way she can. She has limited means also but we feel if anything can be done for this poor child, we will use every effort to help her...

"I neglected to state her age is 25 and she has an indomitable spirit of cheerfulness and optimism and courage." TEXT OF READING 673-1 F 25 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 28th day of September, 1934, in accordance with request made by a cousin, Mrs. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [601].

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis and L. B. Cayce.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading 4: 00 to 4: 20 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., N.Y. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [673]. 2. As we find, there is a complication of conditions. Some may be said to be wholly psychopathic, and others more the outcome of these disorders, as well as pathological conditions. Hence we have those things that unless there is a great deal of patience and persistence will prove of little value in bringing a normal condition for the body; but rather prolonged and hopeless from the physical standpoint. 3. There has been, as we find, a great shock of a mental nature to this body; a betraying of confidence, a betraying of faith in someone. This then, combined with the pathological conditions makes a mental and a physical condition to be considered. This does not necessarily mean hopeless, but unless there can be an awakening to the inner self as to the abilities of a soul to meet the emergencies in a material world - and that there are those influences within self that may be aroused to the infinitive forces within and without self - the applications may be of little avail. 4. That there are the complications from toxic forces is indicated by the physical conditions that make - for one of the age, one of the general life that has been lived in an activity and in a usefulness in body and mind - a very unusual pathological effect. Yet these must be met, as well as the psychopathic conditions within the physical body. 5. The BLOOD SUPPLY, then, has been not only destroyed in its ability for its usefulness in the carrying of hopefulness to the vital forces, or psychic forces of the body itself in the inner self, but has also brought with it - in the effects from the HUMOR that is created within the fluids of the blood supply - that which produces the inflammation in the lymph; the stiffness to the whole of the tendons in such measures and ways as to make for very detrimental conditions. 6. Of course, from a shock to the whole system the NERVOUS SYSTEMS are all shattered; making for periods even when the body-physical is unable to control its emotions, even its will force, until they have been overcome and at times even



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subjugated - which has been done so often through the applications of the hypnosis, through the activity of drugs, and through the activity of those things that have made for the deadening of the conditions until these have added to the psychopathic and the pathological conditions within the system itself; making for conditions or poisons that should also be eliminated. 7. In the general effect that is created over the system, then, WE find it would be necessary - if we are to follow these conditions - that these be taken rather step by step. This may be given that may be helpful, hopeful for the body in the immediate, but these must be carried on two and a half to three weeks; then other measures must be meted or added at such a period. 8. First, then, in making the application for those things that we find would be the most helpful, we would begin by taking internally the Animated Ash, that will make for the creating of a greater ability for the separation from those activities in the system through the creating of greater abilities for the blood supply, the activities of the organs as related to the creating of a stabilizing of the physical forces in the body, the abilities to assimilate, to create, to designate - as it were - IN the activity of the functioning those things to be used in the system itself, in producing resuscitating influences in the body. So: 9. At least once each day we would take a quarter grain of the Animated Ash; and when this is taken we would have the application of the ultra-violet ray for the DEEP therapy. This we would apply to the cerebrospinal system, making the direct rays over the 6th, 7th and 8th dorsal centers, that there may be carried into the flow of the circulation the activities of the Ash upon the whole body, taking from the system those effects created by the activity of the lymph being inflamed through this condition that has been described in the torso of the body, that would create more for the activity of the liver, the spleen, the pancreas, the lacteal ducts, the kidneys, all the organs as related to this portion of the body, a more normal reaction to the conditions in the system - or more ORDERLY. The ultra-violet should be applied once each day, following the Ash; and after the quartz light (and it should be given with the quartz light) is heated to its strength - or for a minute and a half to two minutes' burning, then apply to the body not more than a minute and a half. 10. Each evening when the body is to be retired, we would massage along the whole cerebrospinal system equal parts of Tincture of Myrrh and Olive Oil (heating the oil and adding the myrrh), that will make for a strengthening to the superficial circulation that will strike in, especially in those centers where there is the coordination with the sympathetic and cerebrospinal - or in the upper portion from the 1st to the 4th and 5th cervical; from there to the 4th and 5th dorsal, and the whole of the lumbar area and throughout the locomotories (that is, in the lower portion of the body), over all the lower limbs. This we would keep. 11. We would be mindful of the diet; and that which has been indicated is very good. Keep this. 12. We do not find that the whole of that which has been prognosed in the diagnosis heretofore should come to pass, IF there are kept together the desires for the BODY - and on the part of the body - to complete within THIS experience that whereunto it has come into the experience.



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13. Then, in twenty-eight days - or twenty-one to twenty-eight days - we would give further instructions. 14. Ready for questions. 15. (Q) Was her condition diagnosed correctly by the physicians? (A) As indicated, we do not find it so. It is as much a psychopathic condition as it is a condition of the system itself, or pathologic. Do these things. Watch closely the activities. Keep the cheery word about the body. Awaken as much as possible the desires on the part of the body not only to be rid of those obsessions that overcome the body at times, but that the usefulness of the abilities in the mental and material world may be filled in this experience. 16. (Q) Any advice to those who would help her? (A) As has just been given; in keeping that attitude of hopefulness for a PURPOSEFULNESS in its activity. 17. (Q) Was her whole condition due to this shock as mentioned? (A) As indicated, this was the basis of the condition. Then the giving of those things that have produced as much of the pathological condition as anything else, or a great deal of it; with the other. 18. (Q) Is her condition curable? (A) As we have indicated, it will be hard to meet; but if there is patience and persistence - and the ability to awaken within the body the DESIRE on the part of ITSELF to WANT to carry on, it may be eliminated. It'll mean some radical changes, as we find; not only for the treatments but for those things in the ABILITIES of the body to do for itself. 19. We are through for the present.

(Letter was enclosed explaining the Animated Ash. Empty the Ash OUT of capsule on tongue and wash down with water; do not take IN capsule. Letter was enclosed to one applying ultra-violet ray. The rub on the spine and limbs with oil and myrrh may be given at home by nurse or one of family. After the treatment has been followed for the 21 to 28 days, let us know so that we may make an appointment for a check reading. GD.)

REPORTS OF READING 673-1 F 25 R1. 10/5/34 Mrs. [...] [[673]'s cousin, also [673]'s sister] wrote [Mrs. [601]] complaining of the "terms and phrases difficult to understand".

R2. 12/17/34 Mrs. [601]'s letter: "I have rec'd a ltr. from Mrs. [...] regarding Miss [673], after several inquiries about her condition and whether the rdg. was being followed. She wrote that friends and physicians discouraged following the rdg. and at present [673] is under the care of a Dr. Foster Kennedy, neurologist, who is giving her injections and advised massages. I would appreciate if GD could send me a copy of [673]'s rdg., as I am interested to know why they found the rdg. so difficult to understand."

R3. 1/6/35 Mrs. [601]'s letter: "The [673] rdg. is amazing and I know that many of the conditions outlined do exist and am very sorry I cannot make Mrs. [...] understand the importance of following the very simple treatment outlined in the rdg. It is too bad."



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INDEX OF READING 1789-1 F 32 Appliances: Wet Cell: Dementia Praecox Par. 16 Attitudes & Emotions: Gentleness Par. 3, 18 : Helpfulness Par. 3 : Kindness: Healing Par. 3, 12, 18, 19, 22-A : Love: Par. 12, 19, 21-A, 22-A : Patience: Par. 3, 12, 19 DEMENTIA PRAECOX Diet: Anemia Par. 14, 15 Environment: Dementia Praecox Par. 3, 5, 6, 10, 21-A HOSPITALIZATION: STATE: DEMENTIA PRAECOX Injuries: Spine: Dementia Praecox Par. 8 Nursing: Attendants: Dementia Praecox Par. 12, 18, 19, 21-A Osteopathy: Dementia Praecox Par. 13 Possession Par. 22-A Truth: Spirit of Par. 3 BACKGROUND OF READING 1789-1 F 32 B1. 12/27/38 Letter from D.E.K.: “...It is seldom that I write to you about a case that is so pitiful as this one here. I am attaching an application. I have telephoned the doctor at Ward’s Island who will cooperate. I have also arranged with Dr. Dobbins to give the treatment if it can be helped. I have attached the questions here to be asked as it is rather an unusual case. “The history is that some man who was a Swedish masseur invited her to come and take a treatment and who would introduce her to a lot of artists in New York. The family does not know whether she went or not but in her hallucinations she cries against the man with the black umbrella. He always carried a black umbrella. The family believes that he might have hypnotized her but of course, no one knows. She has gone down to nothing - her body is black and blue and the whole family is worried to death. She has a lot of fine paintings which she will be able to sell when she gets out and she will be able to make her own way and it may be that the good Lord Himself has visited her this way in order to bring her to the attention of people who might recognize her genius and help her to be successful in life. Who knows? At least she was able to get into me and I have



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been able to verify her story. The girl who came in is a dressmaker - lives in the village and is very poor. “As soon as I get the reading from you, I will know what to do and I will give it my time and attention. If it is at all possible to hook this on to another reading right away, it would help as I am going West on the 7th as you know... “P.S. This girl has shown her pictures in a great many exhibitions in New York and has been very successful. I am under the impression that someone has harmed her in some way because she became sick after her last visit to this unknown person and was unconscious for three days. After she woke from the unconsciousness she became hilarious and later had hallucinations as to someone trying to harm her.” B2. Questions submitted not included in first Physical Reading: 1. What effect did her visit to Mr. Matthewson, the Swedish masseur have on her present condition, if any? 2. Has anyone attempted to hypnotize this body? 3. Why in her hallucinations does she cry out against the man with the black umbrella? 4. If this man has hypnotized this girl, where can we locate this man Matthewson to ask him to withdraw his power over the girl? 5. What caused the present injuries to the body? 6. What caused the condition to her toe? 7. Where should the body be taken for proper treatment? 8. What doctor can treat the case best? 9. How long will it take to bring this body to normal? 10. What suggestions can be made in order for the doctor to approach her in such a manner as to get her cooperation? 11. In what field can the girl best make a proper living once she is out of the hospital? 12. Will Dr. Frumkes be the best man to cooperate with at the Manhattan hospital? 13. What is the best approach for Kahn to use to get the sympathy of Dr. Frumkes and his associates at the Manhattan Hospital? B3. 1/2/39 Letter from [1789]’s sister [2268]: “Dear Mr. Cayce: It is hard for me to express in words our sincere gratitude for your wonderful kindness in trying to help the unfortunate member of our family. “I have heard you say that all you asked of God is to help those who are not able to help themselves, for which He has blessed you. “Here is a chance to restore an ambitious and gifted soul back to normal. Nobody can do it but you, dear Mr. Cayce. This person I’m writing about is my own sister, a brilliant artist, at the present time confined at a State Hospital, who’s mind is clouded and troubled, and who is terrified of the place she is in. “On top of it all she has just fractured the big toe of her left foot. They are keeping her strapped to her bed so that she can’t even move her hands. “She is 32 years old, but I am sure she weighs no more than 80 pounds now, only skin and bones. “It is pathetic to see her shut up in that horrible place, where no one takes any interest in her, and where she can’t last much longer. “When we came to see her yesterday she was so hungry that she wanted to eat an orange with the skin on. Today she was so disturbed in mind, wouldn’t eat hardly anything. “I am telling you all this Mr. Cayce to let you know what an unforgettable service you are rendering us in giving this reading, which is as I understand set



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for January 13, to find out what’s wrong with this girl and how she came to such a dreadful state. “Especially now that we are in no position to contribute financially, as I have just started in the dressmaking business for myself, have another sister out of work, and a mother who takes care of children from a private school in the neighborhood, when she can get the work. “But as soon as we straighten out our affairs I hope to repay for all the kindness bestowed upon us. “The minute I heard you speak at the McAlpin Hotel I just knew that you were the only person who could help us. You and kind Mr. Kahn, who is taking such a humane interest in us. “It must be wonderful to be able to help people, to rebuild their lives and set them on the right path. “I have shaken hands with you at the end of the lecture and I wish I could do so at this moment in appreciation of what you are doing for us. We are thanking you from the bottom of our hearts...” B4. 1/5/39 Letter from [1789]’s sister [2268]: “Dear Mr. Cayce: I hope you have received my first letter. I am writing this one at Mr. Kahn’s suggestion. He told me to keep you posted about my sister’s condition and her whereabouts. “I don’t know whether Mr. Kahn has let you know, but she has been transferred to ward 23, which is the surgical, on account of her foot. Will write to you if she is changed again. “At Mr. Kahn’s suggestion one of us visits her at Ward’s Island every day now. We bring her food, as much as she can eat, for she is extremely weak. It is only the very sick patients that one is allowed to visit so often. “But being tied to her bed and unable to feed herself, she would have starved, if not for us. “She is an artist acutely sensitive to her surroundings even in this condition, which is very distressing to her, as some patients are wild and hysterical. In her more clear moments this terrified her very much. “We keep telling her that help is coming soon. Of course we ought to be thankful that now at least she recognizes us. “My mother, sister and I are very anxiously and impatiently waiting for the reading, because we have such confidence and trust in you, dear Mr. Cayce. “I am very sorry to have forgotten to wish you a ‘Happy New Year’ from all of us...” TEXT OF READING 1789-1 F 32 (Artist, Hebrew) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of January, 1939, in accordance with request made by the sister - Miss [2268], new Associate Member of the Ass’n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended and sponsored by Mr. David E. Kahn.




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R E A D I N G Manhattan State Time of Reading Hosp. Surg. Ward 10: 40 to 10: 55 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. 23, Wards Island, N.Y. 1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions which have been submitted, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes, we have the body and those conditions which surround same. 3. Now as we find, there may be help brought to this body, if there can be - under changed environs - the application of that which is the fruit of the spirit of truth, of helpfulness, of gentleness, of kindness, of patience. 4. As we find, many changes will be necessary in making applications that may be helpful. 5. The first, this change of environment. 6. In giving that as may be helpful, then, for the physical and the mental welfare of the body, - something might be given as to the sources or the causes of the present condition, to say nothing of the horrible effect the environs have upon the body, and that through which this entity or soul has passed in its present environment. 7. There being in this body, with this entity, a high nervous temperament, with ideals as high, as keen as may be found in many a day, the activities through which the entity passed have shattered its hopes, its aspirations, - by the advances that were unspeakable to the entity, the MENTAL self, the higher self. 8. And in the attempt to escape, and finding self trapped as it were, the physical exercise and activity in the attempt shattered the connection between the cerebrospinal and sympathetic system; especially in the coccyx and lumbar areas. 9. Losing consciousness the entity became a prey to those suggestive forces as were acted upon, and by the injection of outside forces to keep that hidden as attempted upon the body. 10. Then, in its present environs, there have been only moments of rationality; and then NO one to respond brought greater and still greater depression to the better self. 11. And these must all be taken into consideration in the administering to the physical as well as mental needs of the body. 12. To be sure, it will require that there be a constant attendant; and one physically able to handle the body, but NOT in a manner of other than kindness, patience, and with LOVING care - rather than the attempts to further break down the self-expression. 13. Then the correction of those pressures which exist in the cerebrospinal system, especially in the lumbar and coccyx area. 14. There should be sufficient care in the feeding that there be strength and nerve building foods, supplying the elements that will replenish an impoverished body; a condition where there is not anemia in its functional sense but anemia in the sense of the deterioration of those portions of the physical organism which are able to supply blood nutrition and the activities necessary.



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15. It is more malnutrition than the sense of anemia. 16. Also we would supply low electrical forces of the static nature, carrying the elements of gold into the system. Such would be begun after the third or fourth adjustment, or after ten days or two weeks of the gentleness, kindness and patience and the feeding of the body; so that it has sufficient to build upon. The attachments of the Appliance would be, the small copper plate to the 4th lumbar, and the larger nickel plate - through which the Gold Solution passes (in the proportion of one grain Chloride of Gold to each ounce of Distilled Water) - to the umbilicus plexus or lacteal duct area; for thirty minutes each day. 17. After these all have been given, then, for six to eight weeks, we would give the further instructions for the corrections, the manners, the modes, the WAY to bring about this coordination between the sympathetic and the cerebrospinal system. 18. The impulses of the imaginative system must be quieted through gentleness and kindness, yet positiveness. 19. And let such an one, who has the care of the body, be one not lacking in prayer and in love for the fellow man. 20. Ready for questions. 21. (Q) What environment would be suggested, where these directions might be followed? (A) As indicated, where there is care; an attendant, constantly; and where there is a loving and not a HORRIBLE environment! 22. (Q) What doctor would you suggest to make the corrections? (A) Anyone in sympathy with that as indicated - Dobbins the better. The beauty of this soul, its abilities as a creative influence in the lives of those who may bring it back as it were from the very borderland, is worth all the effort, all the love, all the kindness one may give. Such is so near possession that there needs to be great care taken. 23. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 1789-1 F 32 R1. 3/10/39 Letter from [1789]’s sister [2268]: “...It’s been some time since my last letter, hope you have not forgotten us. There wasn’t anything of interest to relate, as my sister is still in that hospital, there being so many difficulties involved in finding a place for her.

“Mr. Kahn is kept extremely busy with this case, he is trying everything in his power to help, but as you can understand the whole thing is not entirely up to him. He has been wonderfully kind to us in giving so much of his time.

“Besides several visits to the hospital to see the Supt., Mr. Kahn came with us to visit [1789]. She liked him very much and was very friendly. The funny part is that she still remembers that visit, asked me about him only last Sunday. We have a special pass now to go Sundays.

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[1789] seems very cooperative now, still doesn’t know what exactly happened, which is puzzling her a great deal.

“Of course we urge her not to worry about anything, forget all else except getting well. She is no doubt much improved and talks more rational. At times she is so sensible it is hard to believe that there is anything the matter.

“At last a place was found, I believe, but we are not at all sure about it. I understand we are getting another reading shortly.

“Needless to say the first reading was awaited with such excitement and anxiety, that I think we wore out the stairs running down for several days, every time the mail was due. It was a great relief at last to read it, as it confirmed our own belief that she evidently has gone through some horrible experience. We try not to dwell upon it, as it makes one very uneasy in mind.

“Otherwise, there was a great deal of beauty in the reading. We consider ourselves very fortunate in obtaining one. These readings, I am sure will have a great influence in her life as she goes along.

“I am looking forward to [1789] meeting you some day. As a matter of fact, we are all most anxious to see and hear you again...” R2. 3/10/39 Questions [via tel.] submitted by D.E.K.: “1. How often would it be advisable to have Dr. Fox see the patient? 2. Should Dr. Fox attempt through hypnotism to aid her dispell past influences? 3. What can Dr. Alfred Fox do that will aid in the recovery of this patient? 4. Would Dr. Otto of 205 W. 57th St., or Frank Dobbins be best to give the body the adjustments needed? 5. Would it be possible to bring the girl to the osteopath for treatments or would it be necessary for the osteopath to go to her? 6. How often should the osteopathic treatments be given? 7. Have the baths helped the body? 8. Has the diet been sufficient? What should be added? 9. Has the environment improved since Kahn visited Dr. Merriman the Supt.? 10. Give a detailed diet for the body which should be started when moved. 11. If the treatments suggested are followed how long will be required to bring the patient to normalcy? 12. What is Joseph Bozelleys influence on patient - or 339 E. 57th, Endome Art Gallery? 13. Who is Grace Olson of whom the body speaks at times? 14. Who is Mr. Madison whom body speaks of so often? R3. 3/10/39 See 1789-2.



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INDEX OF READING 1789-2 F 32 DEMENTIA PRAECOX Environment: Dementia Praecox Par. 3 Healing: Nursing Par. 8-A, 9-A : Spiritual Par. 11-A HOSPITALIZATION: STATE: DEMENTIA PRAECOX Osteopathy: Dementia Praecox Par. 5, 11-A Prayer Par. 11-A Suggestive Therapeutics: Not Recommended Par. 5 BACKGROUND OF READING 1789-2 F 32 B1. See 1789-1. TEXT OF READING 1789-2 F 32 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 10th day of March, 1939, in accordance with request made by the sister, Miss [2268], through Mr. David E. Kahn, Active Member of the Ass’n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.


R E A D I N G Ward 14-A, Time of Reading Manhattan State 11: 15 to 11: 25 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Hosp., Ward’s Island, N.Y. 1. GC: Please go over this body and tell us the changes in her condition since last presented here. You will answer the questions which have been prepared. 2. EC: Yes. 3. While we find there have been some better reactions since there have been changes in the environmental influences, - yet the fears and the obsessions as have been indicated have not been altered much about the body. 4. As we find, if there would be the better influences or forces, there would be those manners followed as indicated, - under the supervision of a sympathetic nurse, that would be always close with the body. 5. Then, there would be the corrections osteopathically made FIRST; not the attempts to use the low electrical forces OR the suggestive therapeutics as through hypnosis UNTIL there has been something of a correction in almost the whole length of the spine, and especially in the areas indicated. 6. Do that. 7. Ready for questions.



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8. (Q) Is the body in a condition to be moved from the hospital? (A) Only if it is under the careful supervision of one competent to handle the situations. Do not attempt to move until someone has known all the details and is willing (not merely for the money but because of the sympathy, the Christian spirit) to ASSUME the responsibility and care for this body. And that will be the manner in which one may be chosen for such an office, - to see, to know ALL the situations, see? Not just to be hired, but one that would give of self for the aiding of someone. 9. (Q) Would it be safe and wise to place her at this time with nurse Hanser of Chestnut Road, Bogota, N. J.? (A) This will depend upon just that as has been indicated. 10. (Q) If Hanser is willing, would it be a good place for the body to remain instead of present hospital? (A) This depends upon just what has been given. It isn’t merely the willingness that is necessary, - it should be one that is DESIROUS, see? Willing for hire is one thing, - willing because of the love and the human element is another, - willing because of the physical, mental and spiritual experiences is still another. Such an one should be chosen. 11. (Q) Would Dr. Alfred Fox of 335 East 9th St., Brooklyn, N.Y., or 1815 Beverly Road care of Grace Carvey be the proper person to assume responsibility for this case and have direct supervision? (A) If he is in keeping with those things as has been indicated. But the OSTEOPATHIC corrections MUST be made before there is the attempt to use electrical forces OR suggestions! Work all of these out, and it will be much better than saying will John do this, or Joe, or Jack or Jill! Choose those that are in keeping with what has been given! But if those who are desirous of being of help will pray ABOUT it, they will receive direction! Do that. This is not merely for show, not merely for sympathy, - but that there may be the will, as indicated, for the recovery of the abilities of this body. 12. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 1789-2 F 32 R1. 3/39 Letter from D.E.K.: “I have the plans finally set up for the girl [1789]’s being moved. It will be expensive, but Mr. Barber, Harry Goetz and others will help. She has about 60 portraits painted and can finally pay back all who help. It is pitiful. I’ve worked on it since you left N.Y.”

R2. 3/16/39 History brief by HLC to Messrs. Barber and Goetz: “On December 6th, 1938, when Edgar Cayce spoke at the Hotel McAlpin in New York, [2268], sister of [1789] was present. After hearing the report from Mr. [1513] who was for a time confined in an insane asylum and who was restored to health through



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following a reading Miss [2268] was naturally concerned about her sister [1789] who had a few months before been placed on Ward’s Island. “[1789] was evidently attacked while trying to dispose of some of her paintings and drawings to a man who had asked her to bring samples of her work to his apartment. In the struggle (according to the reading) she was injured in the spine. This nervous shock coupled with the injury brought on hysteria and finally what the doctors term manic depressive insanity. “The family were in destitute circumstances and unable to handle her. She was confined on Ward’s Island in the State Institution several months before the first reading was given...”

R3. 4/17/39 Letter from D.E.K.: “I was over at Ward’s Island to look after [1789]. I am convinced that the hospital followed some part of our treatment although they will not admit it. However, the fact that the readings were given encouraged me to go over there a number of times which enabled her to receive better food and better accommodations and better attention. She is in Ward 76 now. It is bright and cheerful although she realizes that she is with a lot of people that have no interest to her. She has become very quiet and demure. She doesn’t talk to anyone except when spoken to as she says they have nothing in common with her. She speaks well and you would never know that she had a mental disorder judging from the time I spent with her. “I talked with Hugh Lynn yesterday and asked him to please check up as to whether we could move her or not to Virginia Beach. Since the reading spoke so highly of her future and the blessings that would come to those who aided her I thought if we could have her down at the Beach for two or three weeks prior to our meeting, you might have another miracle to discuss at the Board meeting. If you agree with this, I would like to have the following questions asked: (1) What is her present mental condition? (2) What is her present physical condition? (3) Is there any danger of her going back into the hysterical state in which we found her at first and how can we prevent such a recurrence? (4) When should she now be taken from the cottage known as Ward 76 at Manhattan State Hospital to other surroundings? (5) Will it be better to send her to New Jersey to Mrs. Hanser or to Virginia Beach with her sister [2117]? (6) What course of treatments should be given her now or when released from her present surrounding and Dr. Dobbins can take care of her as prescribed? (7) With her present improvement how long will it take to get her back to where she can assume responsibility and feel that she has regained her equilibrium? (8) Was the condition that David Kahn saw her in on Saturday temporary or her usual demeanor? (9) Will it be best to let her remain with her mother under the direction of Dr. Dobbins for a week or so and then take her away or should she be taken immediately to Mrs. Hanser in New Jersey or to Virginia Beach? (10) What foods should she have for the proper building up? (11) Is there any stimulant necessary? (12) Please give full treatment necessary for the doctor to follow. (13) What type of reading or mental work should be brought to her attention so that she can begin to have her brain function properly? (14) Please give us warnings so we will know what to be careful of. (15) Should she make the trip by boat, automobile or train to Virginia Beach?...”



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HOSPITALIZATION: STATE: DEMENTIA PRAECOX

BACKGROUND OF READING 1789-3 F 32 B1. See 1789-2.

TEXT OF READING 1789-3 F 32 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 21st day of April, 1939, in accordance with request made by Mr. David E. Kahn, Active Member of the Ass’n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

R E A D I N G Ward 76, Manhattan Time of Reading State Hosp., 3: 55 to 4: 00 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. Ward’s Island, N.Y. 1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures, answering the questions which have been submitted, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes. 3. As we find, while there has been considerable response to the general suggestions that have been applied in a manner, spasmodically, there should be followed those suggestions for the care and the attention under the direction of one as has been indicated, and not in the character of present surroundings - if there would be brought the better influences. 4. Ready for questions. 5. (Q) Is there both physical and mental improvement? (A) As just indicated. 6. (Q) Is there danger of her going back into the hysterical state in which we found her at first, and how can we prevent such a recurrence? (A) This depends upon whether or not there is the application of those suggested influences about the body. DO as has been indicated! and not ask questions until something is done! 7. We are through with this reading.

REPORTS OF READING 1789-3 F 32 R1. 5/4/39 Thank you notes to Messrs. Barber and Goetz from D.E.K., for gifts of money to help finance the [1789] treatments: “Had you seen her the first day when I visited her, I believe you would have thought, as did the doctors, that she would never recover. She tore a mattress half in two once she got her fingernails into the cloths. She was absolutely a wild maniac. Although we have not been able to give her the osteopathic treatments, I was able to get the cooperation of the doctors to some extent in carrying out Cayce’s treatments. “On my visit last Saturday, a week ago, she was as quiet and demure and sane as any person you have ever met. The past is an entire blank to her. She does not understand how she is in her present surroundings except that, as I told her, it was for rest, quiet and proper care in a convalescent hospital for people who have had shocks...”



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INDEX OF READING 1789-4 F 33 DEMENTIA PRAECOX HOSPITALIZATION: STATE: DEMENTIA PRAECOX BACKGROUND OF READING 1789-4 F 33 B1. See 1789-3. TEXT OF READING 1789-4 F 33 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of May, 1939, in accordance with request made by the sister - Mrs. [2268], Associate Member of the Ass’n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., sponsored by Mr. David E. Kahn.


R E A D I N G Ward 76, Manhattan Time of Reading State Hosp., 11: 10 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Ward’s Island, N.Y. 1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions which may be submitted, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here. 3. Ready for questions. 4. (Q) Would it be a reasonable thing for the sister to take charge of this case, if it is possible to get her out of the hospital? (A) The sister of the body should take charge of the case. As we find, it would be better in this manner: First, there should be a sympathetic physician who would assume responsibility, - still under the New York State laws, - hence the sister in charge of the patient at some home on Long Island, for sufficient period - thirty days - to indicate that there would be those improvements throughout, yet able to report to the hospital authorities during that whole period. THEN, if so desired, remove same to other climes until there is the full recuperation of the bodily influences and forces, - such as at Virginia Beach for a period of two to three months. The body then should be able, physically and mentally, to return to regular activities. Only remove the body from the hospital, then, under the supervision of a sympathetic physician, BUT IN CHARGE of the SISTER, IN the environs NOT at home, but on Long Island somewhere. Do that. 5. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 1789-4 F 33 R1. 5/19/39 Letter from D.E.K. to EC: “...I want to review with you the case of [1789]. After a terrific battle we finally got her released on Monday. I arranged for her to go to one of the hotels where she is now residing with her sister. We hope to send her to Mrs.



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Hanser’s tomorrow morning in New Jersey where she has a large place, good food and a car. Will it be possible to give her a physical reading while she is there so we will know whether she should continue to stay at Mrs. Hanser’s for a few weeks or whether she should go to Virginia Beach or some other place or whether she should go home with her family who are now preparing to move into another neighborhood. “This is a very unusual situation. Her mind is commencing to open up as to things she experienced while in the condition and I believe this is going to be a very unusual experience, and bring a lot of new data to light. “I am attaching a request for a life reading and also a list of questions. (The questions will be mailed directly by the girls.) “As to the two parties here in New York we have nothing to worry about as both of them were very happy to cooperate after I explained the situation. I will tell you more about this when I see you. You have done a very wonderful act, because were it not for you, this girl would no doubt have been one of 3500 patients and all they would give her would be a home, and no treatment except mistreatment. Having courage from the reading, I battled all the doctors and the authorities with the results obtained. “The girl seems to be in good health mentally and physically and what I want to do is to keep her that way so I will appreciate your cooperation. She has had three treatments from Dobbins and he said he never saw a spine in such condition. He also had an Xray taken which shows her to be as normal as the picture is able to show.” R2. 6/2/39 Letter from [1789]’s sister [2117]: “...[1789] and I have spent several weeks at a hotel facing the Hudson River. It was very peaceful and quiet and she enjoyed it very much. Mr. Kahn engaged a room with a small kitchen and [1789] was so happy when she was able to buy her own groceries and prepare her food. Several times we ate outside and that brought her back more and more in contact with people. Also she began going to Dr. Dobbins for treatments and that started improvements right away. She looks very good and has gained quite a few pounds. We speak very often of you. I’ll be so glad when she will finally meet you and like you like we do. I am to correct this and say, love you like we do. You are the nicest person I ever met. “It has been a week since we are all together in our new apartment, which we like very much....” R3. 6/16/39 Letter from [1789]’s sister [2268]: “...Please don’t think me a very bad girl for not writing to you for such a very long time. You have no idea of all the excitement that’s been going ‘round here. “The first of course [1789] coming out of the hospital on the memorial day for us of May the 8th, just a few days after birthday. “Mr. and Mrs. Kahn were so kind, I shall never forget it. They came with their car and while Mrs. Kahn was trying to keep my mother from getting too excited, Mr. Kahn and I were taking care of all the formalities and red tape. It was so sweet of Mr. Kahn to give his whole day to [1789], who was almost speechless with excitement. “We were riding round New York City. Everything seemed very strange to [1789]. She stayed at a hotel on Riverside Drive with my sister. They enjoyed preparing their own meals there. It was so nice for her to have the pleasant atmosphere and ease of a hotel as a complete change from the place she has just left. “We did not want her to come home to the same apartment - we thought that it would be far better if she never saw it again, so I started hunting for a new apartment. And believe me, Mr. Cayce, that was hunting. Every day I went out looking. My mother was busy, my sister [2117] was with [1789], so at the time I was the only one who could do it. Our things, dishes and so forth, were mostly all packed, place looked like a storage



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house, [1789] was getting restless in her hotel room and yet I could not lay my hands on a suitable apartment. We prayed to God for a pleasant, a lucky place to live in, and we firmly believe that God has heard us and guided us. We have a very cheerful and cool apartment. We three girls sleep in a large bedroom so [1789] would not be by herself. She looks fine. “I am telling you all this, Mr. Cayce, because I think you’re interested. We’re always talking about you at home. If I wasn’t so busy running round I would have written weeks ago. “We would consider it a great honor, Mr. Cayce, if when you’re in New York again you could visit us, have a nice talk with [1789] and see her work. She is going to Dr. Dobbins as you suggested. Her spine is quite stiff, but she is loosening up slowly. “[1789] doesn’t know anything about her physical readings yet or your connection with it, but she does know that she is about to get a life reading from you. We’ll pray and hope that’ll be a good one and guide her in the right direction...” R4. 7/15/39 Letter from [1789]’s sister [2268]: “...Today is the first time that [1789] went to Dr. Dobbins by herself without me, as a customer out of town has suddenly shown up, so I couldn’t leave. [1789] is so much improved that she goes to Dr. Dobbins once a week. She looks perfectly marvelous, is much more active, laughs a great deal more, and I caught her singing several times. We try to find excuses for anything that is funny. I think there’s nothing better than good hearty laughing to loosen one up. Don’t you agree...? “We send [1789] out on as many little errands for groceries and such as often as we can, but any further I think it wise that someone go with her. She is enjoying moving pictures again. Everything registers much more...” R5. 7/15/39 Letter to EC from [1789]: “Dear Mr. Cayce; Just a short note to introduce myself. I heard a lot about you. I have written to no one for a long time. This is the very first. I do hope that I don’t burden you too much with all those questions. I am very much interested at the outcome of it. They have been arranged by Mr. Kahn. I have heard that you are coming to New York. I am looking forward to seeing you. I thank you for being so kind to me...” R6. 7/24/39 Letter to EC from [1789]: “Dear Mr. Cayce; Thank you very much for the letter. I appreciate your interest in me a lot…. I trust someday to be able to do something for you in my own work, which have put aside no, and never touch at all. I wonder if it is wise to do that? Have not any ambition in that direction. “There is always a beginning and perhaps I have not given myself a chance yet, and that in time I will naturally fall right into it again. Often wonder when and how. It meant so much to me at one time, almost everything. I suppose that is where the trouble began. I spoke of Art to the exclusion of everything else. Now I hardly ever refer to it. That was my only ambition at the time - to succeed. I have been working in Kahn’s office almost two weeks. He and Mrs. Brown have been very kind to me. I travel by bus alone and enjoy it much. Sometimes Mrs. Brown takes me with her on an errand or sends me out alone. I have been printing some papers and cards on the mimeograph machine, which is interesting to operate. Never before have I worked in an office. “I see Dr. Dobbins just once a week. Am feeling better all the time. Always he asks me if I did any paining yet, and always I answer not yet…. “I should like to ask these questions: (1) Will I ever earn enough with the Fine Arts? (2) Why have I such a hard time to make decisions about anything? “I am very much interested at the outcome of the reading...”



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INDEX OF READING 1789-5 F 33 Air: Country: Dementia Praecox Par. 5, 6, 10-A--12-A, Arts: Creative Par. 5, 6 Attitudes & Emotions: Resentment Par. 9-A Diet: Body-Building Par. 12-A Exercise: Dementia Praecox Par. 13-A Osteopathy: Dementia Praecox Par. 7, 10-A Will Par. 14-A--16-A BACKGROUND OF READING 1789-5 F 33 B1. See 1789-4. TEXT OF READING 1789-5 F 33 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of July, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [1789], through Mr. David E. Kahn, Active Member of the Ass’n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

R E A D I N G In the office of Time of Reading David E. Kahn, 3: 40 to 3: 50 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. 206 Lexington Ave., New York City. 1. HLC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions submitted, as I ask them. 2. EC: Yes, we have those impressions, those desires on the part of the body, [1789]; this we have had before in a manner. 3. As we find, the physical conditions are very much improved throughout. 4. (However (and this is not meant for [1789], nor even for her consumption!) [This paragraph left out of original copy, but included in copy to David E. Kahn.] there should be - on the part of those making for a helpful experience for the body - a consideration of that necessary for the body to find itself mentally balanced in its activities, - and to use its abilities in the directions that are not pleasant at all times may produce a condition just as destructive as has been before!) 5. In the general physical forces of the body, as we find, there needs to be more of an outside activity, or more activity in the open air. Not so much in city or town, but as country, and the expression of self in creative arts or of that nature - if there would be the arousing of the mental forces as the better physical



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conditions are being manifested for the body, to find it spiritual and mental self in a normal balance. 6. This then we would do. Arrange so that there will be more open air for the body, and the ability to gradually take up its activities in the artistic line of endeavor, or in creative thought as in music or in more social associations. 7. These as we find, with the adjustments occasionally that are necessary to keep the better coordination in the cerebrospinal and sympathetic system, should be the better for this body. 8. Ready for questions. 9. (Q) Why am I so retiring when I meet people? (A) Do as has been indicated and find a relief, - rather than questioning self. For such questions build a resentment in the inner self, because of the not understanding of a nervous breakdown. 10. (Q) How many visits should I make to Dr. Dobbins and when? (A) Depends upon what the circumstances are and how far the other suggestions are carried out as indicated. These should be in accordance with the plans for the more outside activity, as to make consistency. 11. (Q) Is there any other treatment for me to take besides Dobbins’? (A) Keep in the open air more, and active in a social manner, as well as with hands and mind. 12. (Q) What foods are best for me now? (A) Those that are better body-building, - keeping plenty of vegetables, plenty of the open air, plenty of those things that make for the better building. Milk, butter, eggs, meats, fruits, nuts, vegetables, - all characters. 13. (Q) What exercise is best for me? (A) Dancing, running, walking, swimming and the like. 14. (Q) With whom should I associate for my best health? (A) That that’s best for the body, and this should come by the natural selection of the body itself in an environment where there are those activities as indicated as being the better for the physical forces of the body. 15. (Q) Should I do any form of art work this summer? (A) That should be a movement from the emotions of the body, and not a forced issue. Just as there should not be the confined conditions, until it has begun to determine within self and for self what it desires to do! 16. (Q) Should I visit the Kahn’s in Scarsdale, and attempt a little work in the country? (A) If that is desired, very well; but many varied things should be considered. 17. (Q) Are there any suggestions for the body at this time? (A) Do those that have been given first, and let’s be consistent with the suggestions for the body. (And do not give those portions to this body that are intended for others! Separate them!*) 18. We are through with this Reading. REPORTS OF READING 1789-5 F 33 R1. 8/4/39 See 1789-6, her Life Reading.



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INDEX OF READING 1789-6 F 33 WORK: E.C.: READINGS: ATTEMPTED, NOT GIVEN BACKGROUND OF READING 1789-6 F 33 B1. See 1/13/39 through 7/26/39 her Physical Readings 1789-1 through 5. B2. 8/4/39 Edgar Cayce attempted her Life Reading. TEXT OF READING 1789-6 F 33 (Artist, Hebrew) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of August, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [1789], Associate Member of the Ass’n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., through her sister, Miss [2268].


R E A D I N G Born May 3, 1906, about 11: 00 A. M., at 62 Charles Street, Boston, Mass. Time of Reading ... Street, 10: 50 to 11: 30 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City. 1. GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth plane, giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the present entity and that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions she has submitted, as I ask them: 2. EC: There’s so much to withhold, or be such as to cause - This had best not be given just now. There are too many turmoils still within the experiences, as begun for this entity in ‘36. 3. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 1789-6 F 33 R1. 8/24/39 Letter from [1789]’s sister [2268]: “Dear Mr. Cayce, I’d like you to be frank with me in discussing this situation about [1789]’s life reading. I have seen the complete check reading and am very thankful to you for withholding certain things. “When I saw the reading sent to [1789], I immediately sensed that there was something wrong. As she is away now I would appreciate if you would tell me confidentially and strictly personally just what happened at the life reading. Have you given it and are withholding it from everybody, or have you been absolutely unable to give it? “Does that mean that she has done something in the past or is there something unpleasant coming that it will do her harm to know? “Mother too is away and there is no danger of anyone seeing the letter. Please, Mr. Cayce, I am not asking these questions for curiosity’s sake; it’s just because I’d like so much to help any way I can. It’s so difficult in these cases to know just what to do. “In the last reading [1789] particularly liked the part about getting back into her artistic endeavor. Her art is always on her mind. “You wrote Mr. Kahn that something happened to [1789] in 1936 that was the beginning of this. The only thing that I know of is that she was working on an oil portrait for about a year and a half or possibly even more. She was painting this picture from a photograph



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of a woman who died a short time before. She had a very magnetic personality with a strong face. Her husband loved her very dearly and wanted [1789] to get her likeness just as he remembered her. [1789] had a very hard time with that picture. I don’t ever remember her working for such a long time on any other portrait. Besides she disliked doing it very much as she prefers working from a living model. She used to shut herself up in her room and struggle with this portrait for days at a time neglecting everything else. We were greatly relieved when that picture finally left the house. There was a disappointment connected with it, because [1789] received about a quarter of the price that she expected. “Almost right after that she left for New York. All this happened in Boston. “If [1789] should, God forbid, get sick again my mother would never live through it. This sickness of [1789] has been such an unpleasant business that we’re all still not over it yet. I am especially concerned about [1789] now with the coming fall and winter. It was all right for her to take things easy in the summer but real soon now she ought to be busy doing things, which would do her so much good. She is always saying that what would help her most would be to do her art work again. That is why she was so anxiously waiting for the life reading for some guidance, she so badly needs now. “At the present time [1789] is enjoying herself at Mrs. Kaplan’s camp. I have spoken to Miss Joann on the telephone at Mr. Kahn’s suggestion. She says that she knows you, Mr. Cayce, since her childhood. I am going to meet her when she gets back to New York. Miss Joann sounds so nice on the phone. “I heard that you were away. Hope you have enjoyed yourself. I bet you would like going to the World’s Fair. “Is it hot in Virginia? I just hope you are feeling 100% and so does everybody else in your family. Am looking forward to your letter. May God bless you always. With many personal regards...” R2. 10/3/39 Letter from sister [2268]: “...[1789] is a picture of health. Everyone is remarking how well she looks. She is trying to find her way back into her own activities. She is making some cards for me, of which I enclose one...” R3. 11/15/39 Letter from [1789]: “...I do hope you are not thoroughly disappointed in me, for being such an ungrateful person. I am constantly thinking of you and I have had every intention to write sooner, but when did so had to tear it up and try again. I did several times without success. “This time I have your little booklet before me. I just read it through. Your work sounds wonderful to me. Your picture on the booklet helps me to visualize you. I should like to see you in person it would make such a big difference. “I thank you very very much for the reading. You do so much want to help me, and I have not even written to you all this time; for which I hope from the bottom of my heart that you will be so gracious as to forgive me. “I have the reading here before me now. I looked through it every so often. It was such a help last summer; because of it I went away and had all that fresh air and new surroundings, which I have enjoyed very much. The scenery was so beautiful! The people were nice to me. It all seems so far away now. “I did no art work last summer; did not feel like it. I can’t say that I am doing any now, but I am getting more into the spirit of it. Taking inventory of all my work, papers and notes; putting everything in working order. Expecting things to get moving sometime soon. “I have two drawings to finish in water color for a friend of the family, who has been exceptionally nice to us when we were most in need of sympathy and understanding.



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There are not many people like him. He is such a comfort to have. He is going to pay me for the job. I don’t think it will be much, but it marks a new beginning for which I am very grateful. “I regret that I cannot see you, for the very presence of a person is so vital. “I have been helping at home all this time; doing my part, washing dishes, cleaning the house and so on. “Mother gets jobs through a private school in the neighborhood taking care of small children. Sometimes we help her, for she can not attend them all. She has been quite busy, so I did all the shopping for the family. [2268] laughingly says that I am getting to be quite an expert. “In your letter to her you mentioned another life reading. Sorry the first one did not come through. “With the best of luck and warmest wishes to you and your family, a very happy Thanksgiving. Mother sends her regards...” R4. 11/20/39 Letter from [1789]: “...I have received your letter this morning and was delighted to hear from you so soon. I am glad you like my people so much, for they hold you in great esteem. “You say you are anxious to see my life reading; you can imagine how interested we are, and to think that we shall see one so soon! Friday morning will be perfectly fine for me. I shall be at home at the time mentioned. I am very much looking forward to this and am thanking you in advance many times. “I am glad that you have been connected with Art and like and understand things artistic. I am sure you will like my work and as for doing your portrait, why should be delighted and happy to do something for you that I am positive you will like much. “There is one thing I would like to ask of you, to be so kind as to send the reading directly to me and not Mr. Kahn, as I have not been in touch with him for sometime. I want to pay for it myself in the very near future. “Regards from everyone...” R5. 11/22/39 Letter from [2268]: “...I feel like thanking you for the sweet and kind letter you have written to [1789]. It has made her happy to know that you are still interested in her. There are so few people in these troubled times that are really genuinely interested in another, without gain and profit, but out of sheer friendliness, as your letter shows. “To a girl of [1789]’s type after what she has been through, this is something priceless, the very feeling that there is a true friend way out in Virginia, to whom she can always write and be sure of a sincere and quick reply. You are the only one that she writes to, it is not easy for her, but I know she is improving. “I personally believe that letter writing is a wonderful means of self-expression and it’s doing [1789] a lot of good. I only wish that she will be able some day to speak to you in person and thank you in her own words. You are so good to her and to us... “P.S. I am enclosing a few questions that [1789] would appreciate if you would answer in connection with her life reading. Please, disregard the questions sent for the previous life reading.” R6. 11/24/39 Mr. Cayce was able to obtain the Life Reading 1789-7.



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INDEX OF READING 1789-7 F 33 Arts: Painting: Rubens Par. 29--35, 48, 51-A, R2 Astrology: General Par. 6 : Jupiter Par. 16 : Venus Par. 12—15 Attitudes & Emotions: Earth Sojourns Par. 18 Bible: Books Of: I Corinthians 10: 13 Par. 10 : John 3: 15--16 Par. 9 : John 14: 6 Par. 19 : Matthew 11: 29--30 Par. 11 : Matthew 13: 46 Par. 17 : Romans 12: 19 Par. 25 : Study Par. 57-A Clairvoyance Of E.C.: Characteristics Confirmed Par. R2 Human Relations Par. 17, 20, 21, 27, 35, 53-A--56-A Ideals Par. 19, 47 Incarnations: America Par. 22--28, 53-A : Egypt: Ra Ta Par. 41--44 : France Par. 29--35 : Greece Par. 36--40, 56-A : Persia: Uhjltd Par. 36--40, 56-A Karma: Psychological Par. 24 : Talents Par. 29, 33 Life: Balanced Par. 5 Soul Retrogression: Vengeance Par. 25, 26 Souls: Twin Par. 55-A Spiritualism Par. 19, 22 Triune Par. 7 VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE: ART Will Par. 7, 8



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BACKGROUND OF READING 1789-7 F 33 B1. See Physical Readings 1789-1 thru 5; also 1789-6 on 8/4/39 attempting but not getting her Life Reading. TEXT OF READING 1789-7 F 33 (Artist, Hebrew) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 24th day of November, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [1789], Associate Member of the Ass’n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., through her sister, Miss [2268].

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

R E A D I N G Born May 3, 1906, about 11: 00 A. M., at 62 Charles St., Boston, Mass. Time of Reading ... Street, 10: 50 to 11: 30 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City. 1. HLC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth plane, giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the present entity and that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions she has submitted, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called [1789]. 3. In giving the interpretations of the records here for this entity, we find that in many ways the present development is dependent upon other environmental influences, - as to what application may be made by the entity at the present, or during the present experience. 4. These interpretations, then, are chosen with the desire that the experience be a helpful one; aiding the entity in understanding itself and the purposes for which it entered this material sojourn. 5. Then, these are given with that desire and purpose, and should be analyzed, studied by the entity. It is not that these should be studied or looked upon merely as a rule by which the entity would be governed, but rather as the sign or the indication of what fields of activity, what tenets are to be entertained and magnified in the experiences of the entity; that there may be kept the normal balance in physical, mental and spiritual relationships, - not only to the material environs but to those influences as may aid the entity to fill those places, those purposes for which it entered into material sojourn in this experience. 6. From the astrological aspects we find these as signs or omens, and not as influences that become rockbound, or that must happen irrespective of what the entity does about same. 7. For, - realize that while you have a body, mind and soul, they are one; just as the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are one; and that in the application of the WILL these are magnified, one or the other, in thy relationships to others.



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8. The question then becomes only, which shall it be? Self, self-aggrandizement, self-exaltation? Or the spirit of truth, IRRESPECTIVE of what may be the SEEMING hardships as may be encountered in materiality? 9. Know, - He, the Father, has not willed that any soul should perish. Thus He has prepared a way, a manner through which each soul may become aware of its relationships to the Creative Forces. 10. Thus we are not tempted, nor are we given hardships, beyond that we are able to bear. 11. Ye may not bear them alone, but rely upon Him who hath given, “Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light” to those who put their trust wholly in Him. 12. In the astrological sense, then, as indicated, we find Venus as both a positive and a negative force; or as that which makes for the enjoying of beauty, love, grace, and of those things as partake not only of the material but the mental and spiritual beauty. Yet these may be so easily trampled upon as to become drugs to many. 13. Hence see, know, feel, understand, that only those things that are beautiful in friendship, love, hope, grace, patience, are those influences that give the greater concept of, the greater understanding of the relationships that things, conditions or what not, may bear to the whole; that is, to conditions, physically, mentally. 14. Then, look not upon those things that have been, or that have caused disturbance, other than as steppingstones. Know that such have been for thy understanding, that ye may create and give in thy activity and associations with thy fellow man, more and more of that love and beauty which is manifested in the TRUTH, - as indicated in this phase of the astrological as well as the mental and spiritual choices of the entity in its manifesting of same in its relationships to others. 15. Thus may these become as helpful forces in the experience. 16. Jupiter is a benevolent influence also, in that the activities will have to do with the masses or groups, rather than the activities of certain force or power; yet these will be individual in their relationships to others, - yet a benevolent force. 17. Thus to have friends, be friendly; to find that which is love, beauty, joy, MAKE these in the experiences of others. Not those that attune or give expression only for the body-forces or self-indulgences or appetites, but those that are as the pearl of great price, - a smile, a loving touch, a tender word, - which are worth much more than all those influences or forces of MATERIAL things. 18. As to the appearances in the earth, - these we find quite varied; yet as they have been at times quite close in the returning forces, we find the entity rather sensitive, or EMOTIONAL in its feelings, in its relationships, - rather temperamental at times, as would be the very influences indicated by the astrological aspects. 19. Yet these may be helpful in the experience if they will be kept in the directions indicated for whatever the choice may be, provided the ideal is founded not in spiritualistic but spiritual natures, - or spirituality; in that these are done not for self but for the glory of the love for Him who has first loved thee; He that is the way, the truth and the light.



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20. This does not indicate that the entity is to be a recluse, nor one that shuts self away from associations with others; not the goody-goody individual, but one that is joyous in its relationships with others. 21. And give - give - give of self in activity, in thought, and in the relationships which bring harmonious and hopeful influences in the experiences of others. 22. Before this we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during those periods when there was much questioning as to the tenets, purposes of those who were indicated in the spiritualistic experiences. 23. The entity being of that temperament suffered under those persecutions, and often was brought under submission by the first experiences of ducking. 24. Thus the entity finds both good and bad forces from same in the present. Here we will find the needs for definite stands to be taken. While the entity is afraid of water in a sense, we find that water - or color and water - must be a manner or a means or a channel for the greater expression, if those portions of the experience would become the greater outlet for the great emotional forces in the experience of the entity, - through those activities as Mana Smyrth. 25. The entity gained and lost, for there were the abilities for the temper, and the attempt to “get even.” 26. Remember rather, as has been indicated, “Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord.” 27. Then, create - not by thought, not by act or deed, that as would bring destructive forces. Hence all hate, all malice, all jealousy must be put away, if a soul, an entity, would indeed know love and beauty and joy and happiness. These beget of themselves, and bring into the experience that as an individual manifests in its associations with others. 28. In that experience we find that the entity desired to be active as the teacher, yet never attained wholly to the periods of such activity. 29. Before that we find the entity was in the French land, during those periods when there were the greater appreciations of the artistic abilities, - both of the Dutch and a part of the French. 30. And the artistic forces as were being studied, - a part of the great exponent of art, Rubens, - the entity followed the more; being in the name then Heimer. 31. The entity in that experience became the great student in expression of the Rubens figures, - the ability to give the detail especially in dress and things as related to same. 32. Hence in the present we find that the entity’s activity should follow in this line, - whether in oil or in the water color; but, as indicated, both of these should be a part of the experience; and then AS there is the greater development, the giving of the fuller expression, as to whether it is to be wholly in oil or in the water color will become a part of the experience. 33. By all means follow rather the composition, the texture - not only in portraits but rather the whole background of Rebens, - of whom the entity was such an exponent, or student, through those experiences in that land. 34. Those periods brought great development for the entity; for the entity became one that was able to know and have and to give expression of same in the very activities in same throughout the experience.



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35. Yet in the MENTAL SELF it has made rather the inclination to shut self away. Keep this out of the experience in the present. See life, know life, experience life, through the associations with others. 36. Before that we find the entity was in the ‘city in the hills and the plains.’ There the entity was among the Grecian peoples who came into the land; being among the exponents of the Grecian arts, especially in the sculptury. 37. Hence we will find the abilities of the entity in the present to give expression to figures in ways and manners that stand as among the greater exponents who are able to give perspective to a figure in WHATEVER may be the choice of background for the execution of same! 38. The entity was among those who joined that teacher in the ‘city in the hills and plains,’ and who sought to give the greater help, WHEN there had been the convincing of self as to the truths that were being presented in the experience. 39. There was brought by the entity into the experience much that had to do with (and as may be seen as yet) that period of statuary, or the carvings on the walls and facades in that experience. 40. Much disturbance physically and mentally arose through the period, and yet - as the entity then found - the greater outlet in its abilities to depict the beautiful in its art, so may it find same in the present. 41. Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land, during those periods when choices were made for the activities of individuals in their varied temperaments, or actions among their associates. 42. There we find the entity was a decorator, rather, in the Temple Beautiful, as well as in the palace or house of the King, the Priest, and many of those who journeyed into the land, - even from other lands. 43. And such abilities may find expression in the entity in the present, - whether applied to dress (that is, in the making of unusual patterns of same) or to the expression in the home, or as may relate to individual characterizations and compositions in paintings. 44. All of these become a part of the entity’s experience, and there only needs to be the application for same to become a material expression in the present. 45. Then the name was Su-She-Pot. 46. As to the abilities of the entity in the present, and that to which it may attain, and how: 47. The greater there is the adherence to the ideals as were set in Him, who is the truth, the light, in its relationships with others day by day, the greater will be the joy and the harmony in the mental and the spiritual life. 48. The greater there is the adherence to the characterization, the school of Rubens in the art, the greater may be the outlet for a success in material ways in this sojourn. 49. Make them one! 50. Ready for questions. 51. (Q) Will I be able to earn my livelihood through art; if so, will it be portraits in pastel, crayon, oil, etc., if not, how else can I earn a living? (A) As indicated, these are the fields of expression; and especially following the school of Rubens. They may be as of pastorals and portraits, or the water



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color. And THEN the fields in which there would be given the greater expression would be chosen as the lone field for activity, as the abilities and the outlets for same develop. 52. (Q) If I pursue Art as my life work, would it be necessary for me to have a manager, or could I personally conduct the business end? (A) Better to personally conduct the business itself, having an agent for an outlet. For it will not be very long before some of the pictures will be hung, that would be not only given a place but make for greater fields of outlet. 53. (Q) In what connection did I know my mother, [2452] in a previous existence? (A) In the experience through the sojourn in the land before this. 54. (Q) My father? (A) As we find, in the French experience were the closer associations; though known in several others also. 55. (Q) My twin sister, [2268]? (A) This has been a very close association, - and much to be worked out together. In practically each sojourn or experience, a very close association. 56. (Q) My other sister [2117]? (A) These associations we find were more in the Persian and Grecian, or ‘city in the hills and plains’ - for they were companions, and leaned one upon the other; but the other sister was rather closely associated also in that same experience. 57. (Q) What type of studies should I pursue for the unfolding of my spiritual growth? (A) The 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th of St. John; with the 30th and 31st of Deuteronomy; not that these should become just as rote, but know them, and the beauty of them; and put some of it in each picture ye paint! 58. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 1789-7 F 33 R1. 12/20/39 Sister [2117]’s letter: “[1789] was simply thrilled at her reading. It has revealed so much that I have been puzzled about during her illness. There is so much to be worked out and so much good to be done with a pair of willing hands.” R2. 12/28/39 Letter from [1789]: “I feel so much happier in spirit since I received the reading. It made a big difference to me after I read it. I was so very glad. I read it many times and like it better all the time. It seems incredible that any human being could see and feel things the way you do. I think the reading is very good and helpful, also beautiful. I enjoyed reading it much. “The Rubens’ influence has been noticed in my work before, which makes this very convincing. I shall study up on Rubens’ work and period, which I have already done to some extent in Boston. “Do you know the water color and oil mediums are considered difficult to employ, and I shall be very happy to use them successfully, as Rubens was master of the oil. As for the water color, it is peculiar the way things arrange themselves. I



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have always been somewhat afraid of a lot of water, and yet that’s where water color painting comes in. “The experiences of Mana Smyrth I should like to understand better, but as you are coming to New York soon I should much like to talk to you about the reading as putting it into questions is rather lengthy and difficult. “[2668] tells me that you promised to pay us a visit when you come here to see my work. I am looking forward to meeting you and doing the portrait. Yes, I do prefer it from life to a photograph. “Of course I do not know when I should be in Virginia. That seems quite far away. I think so many interesting things can be done through photography, that I would like to see some of yours very much indeed. “We all think it wonderful of you to give [2117] and [2268] a reading. Yes, [2268] is a twin to me, and it would be certainly very interesting to see where it fits in, as you say with mine. “I hope sincerely that I will be able to make it up to you through good work, for all that you are doing for us. I am very grateful that you are trying to help us above every thing else, and I don’t think you shall ever regret it. “When are you coming, and where do you expect to stay in New York? Do you intend to lecture? If so, please be so kind and let us know where so we could go to hear you, as I have never yet heard you speak and would like to very much. “How very kind and thoughtful of you to send me the book of poetry. It was quite a surprise...” R3. 1/26/40 Letter from [1789]: “...I am glad to write to you at last. I have heard from [2117] that you don’t like the cold weather and are not coming to New York yet, so we won’t be seeing you so soon. “Well, the portrait will have to wait until you arrive here well and comfortable. “Sorry you were so ill at Christmas time. Yes, I can quite understand how disturbed you must feel when people call for help and you are unable to give it. I think it wonderful of you to give [2117] and [2268] readings, when I have not even done anything from my side as yet. “Could you please name what city or country the ‘city in the hills and plains’ stands for in my reading, and - ‘There was brought by the entity into the experience much that had to do with (and as may be seen as yet) that period of statuary, or the carvings on the walls and facades in that that experience.’ It does not by any chance mean that I am to do statuary in the future, does it? The expression ‘and as may be seen as yet’ is what puzzles me. “I feel forever grateful to you for your friendship and sympathy for our little family, that you express in every one of your letters. We are indeed fortunate to call you our friend. “I have had a cold and was laid up for two days, resting up considerably. What a delight to be up and about again. “I am reading the parts in the Bible that you gave in the reading. It is good. It will take a long time for me to really know them. “How very wonderful of you to have written to me on the first day of the new year. I appreciate it and thank you most heartily...”



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R4. 3/21/40 Letter from [1789]: “...I am delighted with your coming to New York. At last I shall see you. “I hope you are planning to sit for the portrait, provided you can spare the time without too much inconvenience. It shall be greatly appreciated. “We all find [2117]’s reading so very interesting, strange and enlightening. What an endless journey a soul undergoes through its many incarnations. “Don’t you find it most astonishing her having had the same name once before, and besides that being related to you positively staggering in its surprise. Needless to say, she is much delighted with her reading. It is certainly amazing the way she is destined to deal with children, for she has already been doing the right thing indirectly. “Thank you for explaining about the ‘city in the hills and plains.’ How strange it all is. I read the Persian history UHJLTD and found it very enjoyable, interesting, picturesque and of course beautiful. I suppose this was the place where we all knew each other and you were the teacher. “I also looked through all the bulletins of the Association, which gives me more of an idea of your work. The life readings especially have a great attraction from many points of view. “I hope you health and Mrs. Cayce’s has greatly improved, for it is quite a nuisance trying to do anything when one does not feel well. “If by any chance you will not be able to give me much time, then perhaps for the time being we might do a rather quick drawing or painting until we can think of a way out. “In the meantime I wish you a very sunny and joyous Easter...”



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Appliances: Wet Cell: Dementia Praecox Par. 6--9, 13-A, Reports

DEMENTIA PRAECOX

Human Relations Par. 15-A

Osteopathy Par. 14-A

Physiotherapy: Massage: Oils, Olive Par. 10 : Peanut Oil Par. 10 BACKGROUND OF READING 1789-8 F 33 B1. See previous physical Readings 1789-1 through 5, and Life Readings 1789-6 and -7. This 1789-8 was the only one for which she was present in person. TEXT OF READING 1789-8 F 33 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton W. Harrison, 56 Highland Circle, Bronxville, N.Y., this 17th day of April, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [1789], Associate Member of the Ass’n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [1789] and family, Frances Paelian and mother; Nathan Patek, Margaret Taylor and Fenton Taylor, Jr., Dorothy Wallace and mother, and others.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading ... Street, 11: 30 to 11: 35 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City. 1. HLC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1789], this we have had before. 3. As we find, conditions are developing WONDERFULLY toward the normal activities for the body. 4. However, as we have indicated, that there may be better coordination, better activities in the actions between the impulses of the mental and the physical self, the low electrical forces that will carry the strengthening impulse to the nervous system will be most beneficial. 5. Thus we will find that the body will not tire so, and there will be more animation to the activities of the body; with less periods (that arise at times) when there is needed such a stimulation from others concerned about the body. 6. We would take these low electrical forces of a static nature, carrying the vibration of Chloride of Gold for the body. The attachments would be made in this manner: The small copper plate would be attached to the 9th dorsal center, while the larger nickel plate, through which the Gold Solution passes vibratorially (in the proportions of one grain Chloride of Gold to each ounce of Distilled Water), would be attached to the lacteal and umbilical center, - or three fingers



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from the umbilical plexus toward the right, and one finger up - from the line as would be found there. 7. Attach the Appliance for only twenty minutes each day for the first fifteen days. Then leave off for three days. Then, (with the new Gold Solution) attach it for thirty minutes each day for the next fifteen day period. 8. Then leave off the Appliance for three weeks. 9. Then, changing the Gold Solution and recharging the battery solution, use it again for thirty minutes each day for at least another whole thirty day period; changing the Gold Solution after each fifteen treatments, however. 10. About three times each week, preferably as the body is prepared for rest of evening or night, we find it will be most helpful to gently massage into the system all the body will absorb of an equal combination of Olive Oil and Peanut Oil; especially across the sacral and the lower portion of the spine. This should extend, of course, UP the spine to the 9th dorsal, but more in the sacral, lumbar, than in the upper portions of the body. We find this should be done not hurriedly, not as something to be gotten through with, but take twenty or thirty minutes to give such a massage. This will be helpful in keeping better equilibrium and activities to portions of the body, and make for more regularity with the activities of the organs of the system. 11. Do these, and, - as we have indicated, - we will find the abilities of the entity in those directions of its bringing into the experiences of others joy, happiness, and the preserving for others those activities that are as a helpful, hopeful experience in the mental and the imaginative forces, - and will be outlets and channels for better conditions. 12. Do that. 13. (Q) What is the cause of the trouble in the nose, and what should be done for it? (A) Purely sympathetic; and with the vibrations from the properties indicated through the Appliance (which has been neglected, in those things suggested heretofore), we will bring normalcy and these conditions will disappear. 14. (Q) Are any further osteopathic treatments needed at this time? (A) No further osteopathic treatments are needed at this time, IF the massage is given in the areas indicated. 15. (Q) Any other suggestions at this time? (A) Do these. Keep the attitude of helpfulness and hopefulness to others. Put away hate and malice, suspicion of others. Trust in the LORD! for thy strength cometh from Him. 16. We are through with this Reading. REPORTS OF READING 1789-8 F 33 R1. GD’s memo: In April, 1940, at the Harrison home in Bronxville, N.Y., EC posed for a portrait by [1789].

R2. 5/8/40 Letter from [1789]: “...My humblest apology for not having sent you the picture as yet. I fully realize how anxious you must be. I have tried several places but was not satisfied.



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“The cause for this delay is really because I have been feeling so very tired and listless. At the most a week or two you shall have your picture. In the meantime, please be patient with me and wait a little longer. [2268] has been laid up, and I just did not feel like going out alone with it. “Had a very unpleasant experience one night at the entrance of our house, that put me back quite a bit. I was so frightened. “Most anxious to start the treatments as I have very much faith in it and expect the greatest benefit from them. “It seems that we are both waiting for something. You for the picture, I for the treatments. Here is hoping that we both get our wish very soon...” R3. 5/25/40 Letter from [1789]: “...You will be delighted to hear that your portrait is being attended to at last. We thought it would be rather fun for Mrs. Cayce to have it addressed to her with a card from me in the package. “We had a difficult time getting something suitable for the portrait. The three of us finally set out together. We hope you will all like it. “No matter how much I experimented with a mat, it just did not look right. I really think it looks much better without one. “You will receive it sometime next week. “A friend of yours had an inspiration - the result - you are not to trouble yourself with the money, for it is intended as a gift. “We planned this as a surprise. “[2268] received your letter this morning and is very happy about the 30th. She is going to be home at the appointed hour and meditate. She appreciates deeply your quick response. She is sending her thanks in advance, and is forever grateful to you. “We are wondering what is delaying the appliance. “Did you enjoy the vacation and also have a rest?...” R4. 9/3/40 Letter from [1789]: “...How are you? I have been thinking often of you. Have tried to write many times only to tear it up. “I have not done any art work this summer. Have not had any inclination as yet. We spend a great deal of time in the park because our business was very slow, almost nothing. It looks like it will liven up soon, as the schools are opening. “The dear little children - have watched them in Washington Square all summer. Actually got acquainted with some, and their parents, they are such darlings. I also read a few books. Am still elected main shopper for the family. Mother helps me when not busy, which she was not for sometime now. She feels rather lost, likes to take care of the little darlings. She gets so used to them that she misses some greatly. They are very amusing too. “I have been suffering greatly with my nose; wrote Hugh Lynn about it, mentioning that the treatments supposed to eliminate this condition, but failed to hear from him; nor did we receive the recharge. “At times it almost seems I will never get through with these treatments. It is unfortunate that it had to get lost like that.



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“It is rather embarrassing to have to write to you about it. You certainly understand how anxious one is to complete a treatment that would stop all that sneezing that I am still going through, since I wrote to Hugh Lynn, and even earlier than that. It is very weakening and discouraging. “Yesterday I had a very bad day of it - my eyes felt as if I were cutting onions. Hardly slept at all last night. “It is not quite fair to your work - the readings - to leave things unfinished like that. “I would very much like to know if I could still expect to receive it, as undoubtedly there will come a time when I will be in the position to repay for all things done for me, as it is only just to do so. I could have been all through by now, feeling like a different person, much more useful and better spirited. “Dear Mr. Cayce, can we throw out the old box from the first appliance that was not used? Have been tempted to many times, but would not do so without your permission. Did throw the glass jar away though. It was hopelessly broken. “I shall be very glad to hear from you in the near future...” R5. 1/11/41 Letter from [1789]’s sister [2268]: “...About the appliance, [1789] just finished the last recharge according to her reading. Of course, the whole thing was so delayed and prolonged. We are able to get more of the recharge ourselves, like we did the last one. The treatments have done her an awful lot of good. Do you advise to repeat the complete procedure again, once or more, before getting another check reading? I think it would be a sensible thing to do...”



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Appliances: Wet Cell Par. 5 DEMENTIA PRAECOX Eyes: Glasses Par. 10-A Physiotherapy: Massage: Peanut Oil Par. 6 Speech: Voice Par. 12-A BACKGROUND OF READING 1789-9 F 35 None.

TEXT OF READING 1789-9 F 35 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of June, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self through sister, Miss [2268], Associate Member of the Ass’n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc.


R E A D I N G Time of Reading ..., Street, 11: 00 to 11: 10 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City. 1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, tell me the conditions you find at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1789]. 3. In the main we find that the body shows better coordination than we have had here before. 4. While there are disturbances which occur from time to time, we may keep the body in a better balance if there is the adherence to these suggestions, - both for the physical and the mental. 5. We would continue with the use of the Appliance carrying the Gold in the system. This should be recharged. Keep the anodes that are to be attached to the body in a good, clean condition, polishing the plates each time before attaching to the body. Disconnect and take the connection out of solution when not in use. Use the Appliance as has been used heretofore, with the periods of rest and the periods of taking same. 6. Each evening when ready to retire, we would massage the body with Peanut Oil; across the lumbar and sacral area, between the shoulders and back of the head. 7. Keep the diet well in order, and the eliminations should be kept well. 8. Do these, and we will keep the better forces of this body. 9. Ready for questions.



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10. (Q) In getting new glasses is it necessary to change prescription of lenses? (A) It would be well to change the prescription of the lenses at this time. 11. (Q) How can tension and discomfort in right hand be relieved? (A) By keeping up the massages and the activities as we have indicated for the eliminations. 12. (Q) How may I eliminate and improve harsh sound of speaking voice? (A) This is done by cultivation, of course. 13. (Q) How may slight disturbance in right ear be eliminated? (A) The massage as indicated, between the shoulders and to the base of the brain - and this covers these areas and will eliminate these disturbances, if kept consistently. If they are just used occasionally, there is not very much use of using them at all. 14. (Q) What is cause of numerous white spots on nails? (A) Disregard these entirely. This comes from the inactivity through the gland circulation as related to same. But as the general health improves, these change. 15. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 1789-9 F 35 R1. 11/19/57 Note by GD: To this date, as far as we have been able to find out, Miss [1789] has remained perfectly normal, with no recurrence of the trouble which caused her to become institutionalized.



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INDEX OF READING 2705-1 M 43 Appliances: Radio-Active: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 20, 21 Attitudes & Emotions: Condemnation Par. 13 Healing: Consistency & Persistency Par. 28 : Magnetic Par. 15, 21-- 23 : Spiritual: Karma: Physical Par. 23, 25, 26 Karma: Physical: Speech: Stammering Par. 5, 13, 23 Meditation: Affirmations Par. 26 NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION : Sensory: Speech: Stammering Par. 5 : Shock: After Effects Par. 7 Osteopathy: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 9, 14, 15, 17--20, 24 Psychosomatics: Healing Par. 8 SPEECH: STAMMERING BACKGROUND OF READING 2705-1 M 43 B1. Speech impediment, stuttering (Has been this way since the World War, apparently caused from shock). TEXT OF READING 2705-1 M 43 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 24th day of March, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2705], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [2051].

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [2705] and wife.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading 10: 25 to 10: 50 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Virginia. 1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body; answering the questions, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2705].



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3. As we find, there are conditions which prevent the normal physical reactions in the body. 4. In analyzing same, and in giving that as we find which may be helpful or beneficial, many things must be taken into consideration; not only the pathological conditions which exist but also the mental and spiritual attributes of same. 5. These conditions arise, partially, from a karmic relationship. However, it is true that there is a physiological or pathological condition, and a physical effect created. For, the effect is to the nervous system as related to the sensory system. 6. Thus the disturbance becomes an incoordination between the central nervous system and the sympathetic, as related to the sensory. 7. As we find, then, these conditions were produced FROM nervous shock, and the reaction caused the ganglia to become dissipated. Rather than forming into the ordinary lesion, it is rather the reaction of dissipation, when there is the attempt to coordinate the nerves between the central nervous system and the sympathetic and the sensory. 8. Thus we will find that there must be mental attitudes taken. These must be done of self and not merely because there is an EFFECT desired. 9. Then there must be the specific conditions created in the nervous system itself. This will be brought about by the mechanical (osteopathic) adjustments. 10. Also there must be those coordinations with low electrical forces as creations in the body-forces themselves. 11. If these three phases of the applications are made, we may gain the better control of the coordination, and stimulate cooperation of the nerve ganglia in the auditory forces AND the vocal box. 12. Thus there may be the overcoming of this inability of the body to say that desired, or for there to be put into words as fast as the mind and the body desire for expression. 13. This, then, is not stuttering; neither stammering. These effects are rather as of the psychic forces of the body not being brought into cooperation with the physical forces, that have been first, primarily, a karmic influence. This means because of former activities, former relationships, brought about that, as to meet or to be met in self that which was condemned in another. 14. There are also, then, the physical conditions to be met - or corrections to be made. These we would make osteopathically. 15. AND the hand therapy. This would NOT be done by the same person, - that is, not by the osteopath who corrects purely by mechanical means. For this, the hand therapy, MUST be done in love, in harmony, in the desire for the help, for the proper reactions in the body itself. 16. Then, in making corrections: 17. First have a series of some six or eight osteopathic adjustments. Let these be made by one in sympathy with this information. We would give Richardson at the present. Make six adjustments, then, with special reference to the upper dorsal, from the 4th and 5th to the base of the brain; the muscular forces about the larynx - these relaxed also.



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18. After the six or eight adjustments, then leave off for some two to three weeks. 19. Then begin the second series of the osteopathic adjustments, still with special reference to the areas indicated. 20. During the rest period from the osteopathic treatments, - that is, beginning two or three days after the completion of the first series, and continuing daily for some two weeks, - we would use the Radio-Active Appliance - for an hour each day - when ready to retire. Make the attachments to the right wrist and left ankle, or to the left wrist and right ankle. 21. After the Appliance has been attached, let the wife rub her hands together first and then make the hand therapy application; putting the right hand between the shoulders on the spine, at the 3rd dorsal - or 3rd and 2nd dorsal plexus, and the left hand over the vocal box. Let them remain this way for at least twenty minutes, - just holding the right hand over that area on the spine, and the left hand over the vocal box. 22. If the body can be persuaded to sleep, after the first few times, much the better. 23. But use this period for prayer, for meditation, - both the self and the wife who would be making the application of the electrotherapy of the body-emotions; for THIS is the entity who must forgive, if the karmic forces would be met. 24. When these applications have been made for a two-week period, then leave off and have the second series of osteopathic adjustments. 25. And by that time we should see help. But continue the treatments in this ratio, or manner, until the condition is met; remembering that the mental and spiritual attributes will have much to do with the results obtained. 26. Let the prayer be, the more often, though - to be sure - in thine own words: FATHER, GOD! IN THY SON, JESUS THE CHRIST, THOU HAST PROMISED THAT WHAT WE ASK IN HIS NAME WILL BE DONE IN THE EARTH. WE SEEK, O FATHER, TO BE A CHANNEL OF BLESSING TO OTHERS. USE THOU ME IN THE MANNER AS THOU SEEST BEST. SAVE ME FROM THIS DISTURBING FORCE, REMOVE IT FAR FROM ME, THAT I MAY BE A BETTER CHANNEL OF BLESSINGS TO OTHERS - IN HIS NAME. 27. Ready for questions. 28. Do these things, - consistently, persistently, - and help will come - for both. 29. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 2705-1 M 43 None.



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INDEX OF READING 4603-1 F ADULT Abrasions: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 4-A Healing: Magnetic: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 4-A LESIONS Locomotion: Impaired: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 2, 4-A MENTAL ILLNESS NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION : SHOCK Osteopathy: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 4-A Suggestive Therapeutics: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 4-A BACKGROUND OF READING 4603-1 F ADULT None. TEXT OF READING 4603-1 F ADULT This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce in New York City (?), this 11th day of March, 1921.

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; G. K. Nicodemus, Conductor & Steno.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading Unknown. 1. EC: Yes, here we have the body here. 2. Now in this body, [4603] we are speaking of, see? we find there is an improper connection between the sympathetic and the cerebrospinal systems causing derangement of many of the normal functioning of the organs at times. It is not always that they are affected, but it has gradually affected the organs of the sensory system, especially the head for the use of those things that have been given to the body, that do not affect the body in the proper channels so that the things that have been given to the system have acted directly against the proper distribution of forces to make the rebuilding forces come into proper conjunction, especially when it comes through the cerebrospinal and sympathetic systems in this body see? and the effect of this will become detrimental to this portion of the body. The effect to the locomotories through the lymphatics becomes congested at times.



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3. The seat, or the beginning of the trouble to this body was through a shock to the nervous system that has affected the body through the mental forces. But that was some time back, you see? 4. (Q) What shall we do to relieve this condition, Mr. Cayce? (A) We have not all the conditions here. We do not find derangement of organs in this body above normal, yet we find the reaction to these because of these two systems or the state brought to bear on this mind and body. Some of the organs apparently have organic trouble. There is some strain to the lungs and at times some to the pelvic organs, yet this can be corrected by relieving the two nervous systems. The cerebro spinal is the nerve or central force going along the spine to the brain, the lateral along with this is the sympathetic, affecting the force discharged from the brain; and a deflection or lesion can be caused in any portion of the body as we have in this. Now at the 6th dorsal we have a lesion between the cerebro spinal and the sympathetic systems, where the gangular [ganglia], or nerve, attached comes from the cerebrospinal cord to the gangular [ganglia] which governs the two cardiac plexuses. This is the trouble that has affected this body. Because we come close to the seat of the gangular [ganglia] forming between the lung force and its power. Also the lung force causing improper functioning at times will become organic trouble. By relieving these conditions we would relieve other conditions apparently paramount in this body. First it would be best to relieve the mind of this body, [4603] we are speaking of, through the force of suggestion to the mental body, allowing the physical body to relax or rest for some time; that is for two or three days, with perfect relaxation to every part. Then begin a sympathetic treatment of the whole spinal cord of the lesions formed along the spinal column until we get perfect action along the spine. The treatment we would use with this body would be sympathetic osteopathy, that is vibration from body to body by hands applied to these portions, with force enough for the osteopath to reach these points, and sympathetically enough for the force from body to body to give this body the power of resistance. The mind in this body is very active. This is all that is needed to remove any trouble from the limbs. All the foreign forces that apparently affect the body will be thrown off, also any improper abrasions and the capillary circulation will increase. Do this. 5. We are through. REPORTS OF READING 4603-1 F ADULT None.



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INDEX OF READING 4829-1 F (AGE ?)

BRAIN: CONCUSSION

Electrotherapy: Alpine Rays: Brain: Concussion Par. 3, 5-A, 6-A : Rino Ray: Par. 3, 5-A, 6-A

Glands: Pineal: Brain: Concussion Par. 3 : Pituitary: Par. 3

Mind: Aberrations: Brain: Concussion Par. 7-A

Osteopathy: Brain: Concussion Par. 3, 4-A--6-A BACKGROUND OF READING 4829-1 F (AGE ?) B1. 3/6/26 Mr. M. B. Wyrick's wire: "...Give reading [4829] ... Avenue, Chicago. Urgent. Mail it to Mrs. [...] [mother] same address..." B2. 3/7/26 EC's wire: "...Unable to attempt reading for [4829] until this morning and then could only get 'don't answer' in reply to question. May this be presented in some other way?..." B3. 3/7/26 Mr. M. B. Wyrick's wire: "...Your message [4829]. Fright caused nervous shock, stopping blood in head. Mind blank. Gets no sleep. Try this..." TEXT OF READING 4829-1 F (AGE ?) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of March, 1926, in accordance with request made by Mr. M. B. Wyrick. P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading 6: 20 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Ill. 1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time. You will diagnose the case thoroughly, giving the cause of the existing conditions, also the treatment for the cure and relief of this body. 2. EC: Now, we find there are serious physical conditions with this body. There is that producing in the physical conditions that taxation, through percussion and concussion, that brings this unbalanced forces in the brain centers. 3. Then, to give the relief for these conditions, there will be the necessity of making those adjustments that will relieve this condition as exists in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cervical; also that in the side of the head and face. This may be removed by the use of the osteopathic forces, with the application of the Rino or Alpine rays to clarify the blood supply in the system, for the reduction of those conditions as bring this depression to the brain centers proper, from the pituitary and pineal gland, see? We would do that. 4. (Q) How often is it necessary to treat the body? (A) Until we see the response from same direct - one right after the other. Work with it until we get the response to these conditions, see? for this is as the tie-up of a center PRODUCED by the condition as exists from outside, see?



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5. (Q) How would the Alpine ray be used, and when? (A) After each treatment, or WITH the treatment, as the relaxing for the whole body, that the adjustments and the blood flow in same may bring those recuperative forces to all these centers that are involved, in the head, neck, shoulders and face. 6. (Q) What doctor could they procure that would give the proper treatment? (A) Any first class osteopath doctor that uses the rays with same, see? 7. (Q) Any further suggestions for the relief of this body? (A) This needs to be done first. Then meet the conditions as arise. This has been some time coming, and some conditions have arisen that may prove stubborn with this condition, but by the correct releasing of these pressures, and the clarifying (not good one without the other) of the blood stream in its elimination, see, we will correct these conditions; for the hallucinations as produced by the pressure, see, produces also, with this condition, that pressure, or that drug or dreg, as it is, for the brain centers' activity. 8. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 4829-1 F (AGE ?) R1. 3/7/26 EC's wire: "...For relief for [4829] would use osteopathic adjustments first, second and third cervical with the application of the Alpine or Rino rays. Don't use one without the other. Keep up this treatment until pressure removed...." R2. 3/18/26 Mr. [4212]'s letter: "...I recommended my osteopath, Dr. John L. Murphy, in the case of [4829]. He checks out on this reading okay and the girl seems to be improving under his care. It might be interesting for you to know that a number of doctors, including specialists, were unable to determine the tie-up in this girl, and the fact that she got no sleep they said she could not live over thirty days - she has had several nights of fair sleep and is coming along okay..." R3. 4/2/26 Mother's letter: "...Enclosed please find check for five dollars for the reading on my daughter March 7th. I am sorry I cannot send you more, as your advice was certainly a Godsend to us. It came at a time when things looked very black. I am happy to say my daughter is improving slowly. She has gained six pounds in three weeks. Before the osteopathic treatments she was losing from 3 to 3-1/2 pounds every week, and it seemed as though there was no relief for her. Her mind has improved and her nerves are much better…. Thanking you for your kindness, sincerely yours..." R4. 4/7/26 EC's letter to Mrs. [...] [[4829]'s mother]: My dear Mrs. [...] I am in receipt of yours of the 2nd, with enclosure, for which please accept my thanks. I'm glad to know that your daughter is on the improve, and I assure you we shall be very glad to make a check reading on this at any time that you would like to have it, and we can get it in. It might be very well if your doctor will cooperate with this, to have him make out a list of questions to be asked concerning the case at that time…. I'm very thankful to know that the suggestions proved beneficial, and brought to you a hope when seemingly all was despair. This is what has made this work worthwhile to us - in that it's helpful to others. So, we have no price, but ask people to contribute according to their abilities and according to the good that they receive. Thanking you for your letter, and hoping that we may be of further service, I am Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC: GD R5. 4/28/36 Letter from [1168]'s father requesting a reading for him: "Mr. [4212] told me about the service you rendered a Mrs. [...] in giving advice to her about her daughter who had a bad case of nervousness."



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INDEX OF READING 4937-1 M ADULT

Appliances: Abrams Machine: Mind: Aberrations Par. 4, 5

Electrotherapy: Violet Ray: Mind: Aberrations Par. 4, 5

Healing: Consistency & Persistency Par. 2, 5

Hospitalization: State: Mind: Aberrations Par. B1, R1, R2

Inhalants: Alcohol, Grain: Lungs: Gas Par. 3--5 : Balsam, Canadian: Par. 3--5 : Eucalyptol: Par. 3--5 : Heroin: Par. 3--5 : Turp, Rectified Oil Of: Par. 3--5

INJURIES: ACCIDENTS: AFTER EFFECTS

LUNGS: GAS: AFTER EFFECTS

MIND: ABERRATIONS BACKGROUND OF READING 4937-1 M ADULT B1. 9/2/23 Father's letter: "I sent you a message about ten days ago to Selma, Ala., asking for a reading for my son, [4937], a discharged World War soldier who is at Ward ..., State Hospital ... I am a personal friend of Mr. [953]..." TEXT OF READING 4937-1 M ADULT This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce in Selma, Alabama, this 12th day of September, 1923, in accordance with request by father, via Mr. [953].

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; L. B. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. Ball.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading Ward 14, State Hospital, 9: 30 A. M. Kings Park, L.I., N.Y. 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here. Now we find the physical condition of this body is in a very serious condition, for they have to do with the mental forces, as well as those of the physical condition of the body. We find there are many abnormal conditions in this body, both through the physical and the effect as is produced by the action of the mental condition with the physical, and some of the physical forces become extenuated by the action of the mental conditions they become, as it were. Yet, he has at the present time hallucinations to sub-conscious forces and their expression through the physical become exaggerated. They have to do with the shock that in times back was produced to the nervous system by outside forces, also the action of gases on the nerve system through the sensory organism, this producing the hallucinations to the physical functioning of the sensory condition - see?



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2. Now, this physical body may be assisted toward gaining its equilibrium by care and attention, if taken persistently and consistent with the conditions as they arise. We may expect to have occasions of very bad conditions, severe attacks to the brain forces, in gaining its equilibrium to discernment again. We would follow, however, the vibrations as would be found in giving this to the body - see? 3. Take this as an inhalant for the lung force and the bronchial and larynx and trachea conditions. This:

Eucalyptol................1 ounce, Canadian Balsam.........1/2 ounce, Rectified Oil of Turp...1/2 ounce, Heroin....................1 grain.

4. This will be put into eight ounces of grain alcohol - see? When used as an inhalant they must of necessity be forced on the body. It will be heated, and the fumes of this breathed in through the nostrils and mouth - see? and the vibrations of the violet ray given all along the whole length of the spinal column, only there, from first cervical to the end of coccyx. Also the vibration as will be found from the cycloclast of the Abrahms [Abrams?] vibrator, using twenty-four ohms, placing one plate on the forehead with the band, and the other just below the umbilicus. Do that. 5. Keep this up. Be persistent. Give the vibration from the cycloclast once each day, from the electric vibrator or violet ray once every two days. The inhalations morning and evening. Do that. We are through.

REPORTS OF READING 4937-1 M ADULT R1. 9/15/23 Father, [249]'s report: "I just received your analysis of my son, [4937]. He was over in France and was returned in bad condition. He was in a very nervous condition when he enlisted, having been in an elevated Railroad accident just prior to his enlistment. He was filled up with all kinds of inoculations by the Army doctors which made him very ill and then rushed over to France. He is a fine young fellow and is, as you say, subject to delusions, but is conscious of them and describes them. It will be very difficult to give him any kind of treatment where he is at present, so I will endeavor to have him transferred somewhere else. The Government has done but little for him in the way of therapy or any treatment, in fact." R2. 4/28/25 In answer to plea for financial help for the Ass'n: "I shall be glad to do what I can to help this Ass'n and I am enclosing check for $5 as a starter. I was unfortunate in the reading given me by EC and my son [4937] who is in the U.S. Veterans Hospital suffering from mental trouble. Neither reading touched in any way on our ailments. I am accepting as a fact that the test in our case was difficult in the long distance away from EC at the time the reading was made. My health is excellent at the present time, but my son who spent a year in France during the war is still suffering from mental trouble consequent to his trouble. He was not gassed, however." R3. 12/8/50 GD's note: Notice the reading mentioned shock, gases, hallucinations, all of which were later verified by the father. The fumes from the railroad accident could have been referred to as the cause for the lung-throat condition, instead of after effects of being gassed in the war, which the father seemed to think was meant. Definitely the reading mentioned a physical cause for [4937]'s mental state. Too bad the treatment wasn't tried. R4. 12/8/50 HLC's comment: In basic training [4937] would automatically be subjected to all the gases in try-outs to see the reaction.



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INDEX OF READING 5042-1 M 21 Attitudes & Emotions: Helpfulness Par. 4, 5 Bible: Books Of: John 12: 25 Par. 5 : Luke 17: 33 Par. 5 Brain: Injuries: Neurosis Par. 2, 3, 6 HANDS: NEUROSIS HEALING: SPIRITUAL: NEUROSIS: WAR Names: People Mentioned: Rowland, May Par. R1 NEUROSIS: WAR Religion: Unity Par. 3, R1 Surgery: Brain: Not Recommended Par. 3 Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "If Ye Would Have...Give..." Par. 5 BACKGROUND OF READING 5042-1 M 21 B1. Born in Michigan, 9/23/22; single; disabled veteran. B2. 10/22/43 Mother's letter: "I am writing this at the request of my son, who had written you and received your encouragement and literature. He has been honorably discharged on a CCC., and arrived home September 19. He is afflicted with a very serious nervous disorder which has run into a fixation. He is constantly conscious of his hands. Only to see them is unbearable, and to use them for anything whatever seems utterly impossible. He is most anxious to get to work, and so trying to put in time, hoping for this condition to clear up, drives him almost to distraction. He feels very sure of your reading and the follow-up. You can well understand he is in great need of a Physical Reading immediately, as waiting his turn would make the condition physically intolerable. Every day seems to wear him down more and more. I feel very sure you are most anxious to help a discharged soldier who has given our country his all. So, may I request that others ahead of him whose needs are not so urgent, be served a little later. Both my son and myself have great faith in your reading, and so will be expecting almost immediate results. If it could help to have us in a prayerful receptive mood while the reading is being given, will you please advise us of the time? Have you read the article in October's Reader's Digest, 'There Is No Shell Shock'? In Africa, doctors are treating similar cases with Pentothal Sodium, with good results, but no such treatment was offered my son. Will be awaiting your reply. If you are unable to give a very early reading, will you please return enclosed check, as we shall have to look elsewhere for help, and the money will be sorely needed." B3. 10/27/43 EC's reply: "I have yours of the 22nd... I notice that you request the return of your membership fee if we cannot give the reading very soon. The first open period will be in May, so we are returning your check... I am sorry not to have the opportunity to try and help, and trust that you will find just what is needed for your son."



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B4. 11/3/43 Mother's letter: "...I wish to say that I am sorry indeed that my request for a Physical Reading for my son cannot be taken care of until sometime in May. I had hoped to get across to you the seriousness of this dreadful affliction, and that in some miraculous way you could give him an early reading. He has tried so many forms of treatment, without relief. You doubtless have had other cases where there has been a dreadful fixation, and know something of the suffering involved. Besides the suffering, this hand fixation incapacitates him for any work; therefore, he is unable to be employed in anything, whatsoever. Otherwise, he is in very good physical and mental condition, and he is very upset over the fact that the nervous reaction he gets when he uses his hands about floors him. There may be some simple thing which will clear this up, and he feels very sure you will find it. Therefore, he has decided to take the May appointment, if you find it impossible to work his reading in earlier. Because of this decision, I am returning the check. Because of the fact that he is so conscious of his hands, it is impossible for him to ever read more than a few minutes at a time. So his days are endless, and his nights eternities. Please register for my son your earliest possible reading." B5. 11/23/43 Mother's letter: "...We are indeed sorry to have to wait so long [for a reading]...with such a pronounced hand fixation, renders him absolutely incapable of being employed; even to tie his shoes, comb his hair, or spread his bread, is almost intolerable to him. When he takes a bath, he has to wear rubber gloves... I am praying that he won't crack up completely before May 4. As there is nothing that holds any better hope, all we can do is wait..." B6. 3/3/44 Mother's letter: "...If hope for a reading were removed, I know he would give up the struggle for life... You understand, this obsession with his hands has completely incapacitated him. He is unable to look at them without a complete nervous reaction which seems to light even into his vital organs, especially his heart and stomach. If this obsession is removed, I am sure everything else would be taken care of, in time. When a young man of 21, who has given all he had to his country, is so crippled, I'm sure you'll feel with me, that few cases could be more urgent. He has been home 5 whole months, and in all that time, hasn't done one thing requiring the use of his hands. I am praying daily, for you and your wonderful work..." B7. 4/17/44 Mother's letter: "...As I have stated before, this is a very tragic case of psycho-neurosis, and but for the hope held out by your work, I'm sure he'd have been in an institution or ended it all himself long 'ere the present time. His suicidal tendencies are very strong right now, and so we never leave him alone. His greatest difficulty is almost constant consciousness of his hands, which, he says, the mere thought or sight of, so stirs his emotions, that his nervous control is almost nil. This condition has made it such that he is unable to use his hands which are perfectly normal... He has many friends who have attempted to help him in numerous ways, even to offering him very worthwhile employment, but the mere thought of using his hands throws him into such a state of nervous exhaustion that for days thereafter, he suffers a severe nervous setback. He has steadily, since coming home, taken the best nerve medicine doctors seem able to prescribe, which I believe has held things in check. Besides this hand obsession, he is also obsessed with the idea of 'baldness at 21'; his hair which is naturally curly has been quite a source of pride, although the hair line has somewhat receded. I feel his nervous reactions may be somewhat responsible. He also has the idea that it is impossible for him to live long, and that he is faced with a horrible death; therefore, the suicidal intent. He has an unusually competitive nature, and a very keen mind, so that having been held back since he was 15 with a heart ailment which finally led into these obsessions, has been almost too much for him. He graduated from High [school] at 17, and had planned on taking up medicine. I feel that if he could



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realize success at almost anything, his self-confidence would be restored. As it is, he suffers almost complete frustration. He has had religious training from infancy and has prayed so long and so earnestly for help that he's begun to wonder. I pray almost constantly for my boy's restoration...his whole life plan has been service; therefore, his interest in medicine and surgery. Could you give suggestions for his diet (both food and drink) and a plan for his life work?..." B8. 4/23/44 [5042]'s letter: "I have a reading for May 4. Several days ago, I received a letter asking if there were any questions I would like to have answered. Any of them you do not answer, I realize are not important in my recovering. I was discharged from the army several months ago, for a nervous condition that prevented me from continuing, and has kept me from being able to work. I have gone to nerve specialists as well as regular doctors, and they can't find any way to help me recover. I can't use my hands for working, simply because I am so conscious of them that when I try to use them my nerves get so bad I have to stop or else have them go all to pieces, much the same as after a shock. This condition came on me while I was recovering from a serious heart condition, and I haven't been the man I should be, since. The doctors tell me my heart is now normal, although it does act up an awful lot, which probably is due to this nervous condition. I am literally a nervous wreck. I have heard of operations on the brain being given in cases such as mine, and I would like to have your advice on the matter. I realize this is a very strange mental case, but I hope you will understand because otherwise I am perfectly normal mentally, but there might be physical conditions that aggravate it. There are several things I would like your advice on: (1) What type of work can I be most useful doing? I would like to find a field that I could succeed at, if I can regain my balance. I also lost a girl because of this condition that meant the world to me, but of course, I wasn't the man I should be, and had to try to forget her, which I haven't been very successful at doing. I wonder if you can give me a suggestion whether it would be advisable to keep on trying to forget her, or try to bring back the good old days. Her name is [...], and she works in ... book store...if that helps any. I know this seems far fetched, but it is very important to me. I wouldn't want to cause her any unhappiness, but if I could make her happy, that's for me. I have been losing my hair and like anyone else, I would like to prevent baldness, if possible. If there are any suggestions, I would appreciate them. I also would like some suggestions for exercises to help rebuild myself. I realize you might not answer all these questions, possibly I have written twice as many as I should and on irrelevant subjects, but they all seemed important as far as I know. Any help that I may receive will be greatly appreciated, and I hope I'll be able to rebuild a useful life out of a wreck." [This letter was written in [5042]'s own handwriting which was very legible.] B9. 5/1/44 Mother's letter: "This is to let you know that my son and I will be sitting in quiet meditation...May 4, while his reading is in progress. This reading is of greater importance than most anyone could imagine, for on it hangs the chance for an obsessed mind to be straightened out, and a very talented young man to resume his life work. Besides the obsession with his hands, he is obsessed with the fear of baldness, and refuses to even go into the yard without a hat..." TEXT OF READING 5042-1 M 21 (Protestant) This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of May, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - through mother - Mrs. [...], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.



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P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis and Jeanette Fitch, Stenos.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading Set bet. 3: 30 to 4: 30 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Mich. 1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body; answering the questions, as I ask them: 2. EC: Yes. These are very sad and serious. The better manner here is that of arousing the spiritual awakenings in this body for its hindrances and pressures through the use of locomotories for body reflexes in the brain. 3. As we find, the pressures in the brain are of such nature, that operative measures may not be practical for the body, yet there may be help if there are the spiritual tenets, not as to become a zealot or one oversensitive (for the body is oversensitive at present), but one letting the spirituality shine through, as in the association with and the reading of Unity, and with especially the prayers of the Unity groups. 4. This would bring greater aid to this body, when the body accepts same as a part of its own activity and uses its abilities that it has in the mental reflexes at the present, to bring better conditions for someone else. 5. For each soul should learn to help self, to help someone else, for they that would have life, must lose it. They who would have love must give it; they who would have friends must give friendship; they who would be healed, who are in the condition of meeting their own self, must rid themselves of the conditions which in their experience have produced same. 6. These are caused from a rising in the head that has produced the pressures on the reflexes in the upper portion of the brachial centers. 7. Do that and better conditions should come. 8. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 5042-1 M 21 R1. 7/6/44 Mrs. [1152]'s letter to EC: "...I was quite surprised to receive a letter from Mrs. [...] of Detroit, Michigan enclosing one of your readings which told of her son [5042] sending to Unity for prayers. Hereafter, instead of writing me it is very much better to write directly to Silent Unity for help as they will take the matter up directly with the patient and if I were consulted the letters would often have to be left unopened awaiting my return. I got in touch with May Rowland, the head of Silent Unity, and read her your reading, a thing which is very new to them all, but she said she would put his name on their list immediately and would write to him. I have heard nothing since my letter to Mr. [5042]'s mother..." R2. Note: The final reading on this case is a Check Physical, given 2 1/2 months later.



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INDEX OF READING 5042-2 M 21 Doctors: Garrett, Thomas: M.D. Par. R2 HANDS: NEUROSIS Hypnosis: Neurosis Par. 3 Neurosis: Cured Par. R5 : WAR Religion: Unity Par. 3, B3 Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "Ask Not Of Others...Not Do Yourself" Par. 3 BACKGROUND OF READING 5042-2 M 21 B1. See 5042-1. B2. 5/16/44 Mother's letter: "I am writing you regarding my son's reading. He seems to find nothing in the reading that will help him overcome this terrible obsession of his arms and hands. It reacts as shock when he tries to use them as suggested to overcome the pressure on the brachial centers. I understand how such a thing as obsessions could be missed in going over the body, as you do in your reading, so I should like to know if it is possible to have another reading for answering this question only: What can patient do to overcome this terrible obsession of his arms and hands? Then we will be able to go ahead and follow the advice your reading gives to the letter, altho he is doing his best to follow it as it is. "He has a wonderful mind, and is so anxious to be well enough to enter college by fall. The Government is now working on giving assistance to honorably discharged soldiers for their further education. He has had this obsession for so many years, and it has grown steadily worse. He has reached the point almost past endurance. If in your reading, helps for overcoming this obsession have been given, will you kindly point them out and also explain what is meant by locomotories. Except for pressure and the brachial nerves and these obsessions, his health seems to be such as would make it possible for him to go right ahead..." B3. 6/28/44 Mother's letter: "We would like to have an appointment for his Life Reading. He feels that tho he finds it so difficult to use his hands, a very different interest in some line for which he is adapted would help him immeasurably in forgetting himself. We have taken 'locomotories' in his 1st reading to mean using his hands in every possible way. He has tried to do this: planting and howing the garden, mowing the lawn, and doing a few things about the house, but he is still so conscious about his hands that he usually gets a disturbing nervous reaction. As Unity has suggested, I continue to pray for his recovery almost constantly. It seems to me God is answering. His nervous reaction seems less severe and of



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shorter duration. At times he says he doesn't think it will be long before he'll be able to go to work. This is a most encouraging sign to me. He was dreadfully disturbed over the words 'sad and serious' in his 1st reading. I do trust there will be no need of them reappearing in this one, for I feel that will not be necessary. I do trust the reading will contain sufficient encouragement to make life seem worthwhile to him. In 'There Is A River' there was encouragement for saving the hair. He is much worried and upset because his hair seems to be thinning at the temples. Is he really losing his hair? "He is taking much greater interest in people and life generally. He is much more helpful. He seems to want to do more for others than the consciousness of his hands permit. He has been getting about socially at parties and picnics with his own age-group, and is getting to where he enjoys and forgets himself somewhat. There seems to be a gradual growth in his faith. Lately he is taking quite an interest in the bible. His greatest difficulty is belief in 'things not seen'. He is very keen and has a discerning mind, and he seeks proof for everything. The friends of Unity have been unusually kind. Unity seems gradually to be taking hold of him." Mother's questions submitted in addition to the one at end of 5042-2: "(1) What was meant in my 1st reading by 'use of locomotories for body reflexes in the brain'? (2) Does this mean that I should consciously use my hands as much as possible? (3) What is the spiritual purpose for my affliction? (4) What lesson am I to gain from it? (5) What will keep me from losing my hair? (6) What suggestions are there for a deeper spiritual understanding? (7) How can I do more things for others and be more active in my own age-group? (8) How can I acquire faith in things, the proof for which I cannot find? (9) How can I learn to forget myself? (10) Should I attempt to work; if so, what type of work?" TEXT OF READING 5042-2 M 21 (Disabled Veteran, Protestant) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 18th day of July, 1944, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [...], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading Set bet. 3: 30 to 4: 30 P. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Michigan. 1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time with suggestions for further corrective measures, answering the questions, as I ask them. 2. EC: Yes, we have had the body here before. As we find, as yet there has been little in the way of the entity or body-mind attempting to become less self-conscious. This, as has been indicated, can or may be only done through filling its mind with thoughts and things of the spiritual. The warnings have been given that it was not to become so enwrapped in same but to make it practical. An outline has been indicated but the entity must do something itself. This it has.



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3. If there is the desire to give self over to someone else, then seek a good hypnotist and let self be submerged but the better manner is to fill the mind, fill the daily activities with the desire, with the purpose, with the reading of that type of literature as has been indicated. And this will bring better conditions, but follow through explicitly. Don't ask for that to be done for yourself that ye may do for yourself. 4. Ready for questions. 5. (Q) Is there some definite thing I could do to lose this most disturbing and upsetting consciousness of my hands? (A) Definite things have been given. Do them! 6. We are through. REPORTS OF READING 5042-2 M 21 R1. 8/24/44 Mother's letter: "In my son's last reading a hypnotist was suggested if he seemed unable to do anything for himself. He has tried very hard to help himself with practically no results. Also we have searched for a hypnotist without avail. He is so anxious to get well and to do whatever is suggested that he has asked that I write you to inquire the address of a hypnotist, or give information as to how he might reach one. Right now he is camping in the wilds of northern Michigan. He is swimming, rowing, chopping wood, clearing land and picking berries. We are in hopes that all these outdoor activities will help him some. He is very anxious to continue his education and would like a life reading soon in hopes that he may be directed to that for which he is best fitted... He would like to get into college this fall if he can straighten out sufficiently to settle down to study. The Government is offering college training to honorably discharged soldiers, but they are still refusing to give him a pension. Even tho, as yet, his improvement seems slight, waiting for whatever assistance you may give has seemed to help him to hang on. We're hoping that, as long as nothing else has cured him, hypnotism will solve the problem." R2. 8/29/44 EC's reply: "...I am not acquainted with a hypnotist in your vicinity, but would advise that you write to Dr. Thomas Garrett, ..., N.Y. who is a very good friend. No doubt he will refer you to a hypnotist in your locality. I do hope that he will be able to help you." R3. 3/28/50 Questionnaire sent. No reply. R4. 10/13/52 No record of verbal or written contact on this case since 8/29/44. R5. 6/6/55 Letter: "Please find enclosed a check for [publications]. I at one time had a reading by Mr. Cayce which proved as helpful as could be expected for the health condition. Sorry I never had the Life Reading."



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INDEX OF READING 5475-1 M 50 Diet: Acidity & Alkalinity Par. 13-A Electrotherapy: Violet Ray: Neurosis Par. 9, 10-A Exercise: Neurosis Par. 8 Glands: Leydig: Neurosis Par. 13-A : Pineal: Par. 6 Lesions: Brain: Neurosis Par. 6 Nervous Systems: Incoordination: General Par. 5 NEUROSIS Osteopathy: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 8 Physiology & Anatomy: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 5, 6 Physiotherapy: Packs: Sand: Neurosis Par. 9, 11-A Prescriptions: Ginseng, Wild: Neurosis Par. 13-A : Gold Chloride: Par. 13-A : Water, Distilled: Par. 13-A Prophecy: Prognosis: Neurosis Par. 12-A Psychopathic: Tendencies Par. 5 Psychosomatics: Neurosis Par. 7, 12-A Rest: Neurosis Par. 8 Time: Budget Par. 8 Work: E.C.: Cayce Hospital Background



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BACKGROUND OF READING 5475-1 M 50 B1. 4/3/30 [5475]'s ltr. to EC: Edgar Cayce Esq., % Cayce Hospital, Virginia Beach, Virginia Dear Sir: - Upon the recommendation of Mrs. Morris Rome, I am writing to acquaint you with my physical condition in order that you may advise me whether it is desirable that I be admitted to your Institution for treatment. For the past few years I have been suffering from a nervous condition and have received no relief whatsoever. At the outset, I want to say that I am not psychopathic but simply a neurasthenia case. I attribute my present physical condition to a severe shock of financial reverses which occurred several years ago, as well as domestic affairs. I have five children who are dependent upon me and this obligation has more than aggravated my condition. Presently, I find myself in a state where I simply must leave this City for a change of environment and proper treatment, but before I can think of doing this, I feel that it is necessary to tell you that in order to do this I will be compelled to obligate myself financially and cannot assume the burden of paying more that $25.00 per week. I am not familiar with your minimum rates but if it is possible to be admitted into your Hospital for the amount mentioned, I would be very anxious to go to Virginia Beach in the hope that I will be cured through your efforts. May I ask your courtesy to advise me by return mail whether or not you would recommend my being in your care under existing circumstances. Appreciating an early reply, I remain Very truly yours, [5475] B2. 4/8/30 EC's ltr. to [5475]: Mr. [5475] ..., N.Y. Dear Mr. [5475]: Replying to yours of the 3rd, it's an impossibility for me to conscientiously advise you regarding your physical welfare unless we had the information concerning same through the sources from which our treatments at the hospital are directed. However, you may look over the data I am sending you and decide for yourself as to whether you want to make application for membership to the Association or not. As you will see, only members of the Association are admitted to the hospital. We THEN can make the arrangements to suit your own convenience and circumstance, for it is to be of SERVICE TO the suffering, physically and mentally, that the Association is organized, and NOT as a money making or money grabbing institution. If we find, through the information, that it is NOT advisable for you to come to the hospital, we certainly will NOT advise you to spend one penny in that direction. We would ask you, then, through your own self, and through the influence you may have had from your acquaintance or friendship with Mrs. Rome, to make your own decision in the matter. Hoping and trusting that we may be of service, I am Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC: GD B3. 4/19/30 Wire to EC: Many thanks for your letters. On Mrs. Rome's advice communicated with Mr. David E. Kahn who suggested I leave N.Y. for your institution on Friday. However, was unable to make reservations for that day by boat, therefore leaving Saturday and will arrive at Virginia Beach Sunday morning. B4. 4/22/30 Patient entered Cayce Hospital to be treated for "Neurosis - first apparent 4 and 1/2 years ago; previous treatment therefore medical and electric - hospital."



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TEXT OF READING 5475-1 M 50 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 22nd day of April, 1930, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [5475] via Mrs. Morris Rome and Mr. David E. Kahn.

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Drs. Lydic and Winslow, and Mr. [5475].

R E A D I N G (New York, N.Y.) Time of Reading Cayce Hospital, 11: 20 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Virginia Beach, Va. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [5475]. Now, in the physical forces of the body we find there are disturbances that bring to the physical activities of the physical and mental body reactions that distort the activities from their normal functioning. These have to do principally with the nervous systems, and the effect these conditions produce upon the physical organisms of the body. 2. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [5475] we are speaking of, present in this room: 3. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY OF THE BODY, this, we will find, would not be in accord with normal conditions; neither would we find that the tests of the condition being the same were they made in different times, or even different periods of the same day. In their reactions the variations would be. 4. IN THE NERVE SYSTEMS, we find the basis or the seat, or the cause of the troubles. 5. In the study of the pathological conditions, these would be interesting - especially to a psychiatrist, or to a psychoanalyst; for the EFFECTS created are of the neurotic or PHYSICAL reaction, rather than of wholly a psychopathic condition. Then, the pathology would be, that there is obstruction in the reactions in incentives received to the sympathetic and sensory system, in their proper return of the same vibrations to the functioning of the organs in the system, as is attempted to be given by the reaction of the mental body to that outside itself. Not, then, wholly a mental condition; not, then, wholly the physical condition, but that inter-between wherein, unless changes ARE brought, MUST bring destructive forces to the mental body and the physical body in its last analysis; yet taken, and consideration given to each in its activity to the physical functionings of the body, this may be brought to where the physical reactions will coordinate throughout the system. The centers particularly involved are those of the solar plexus and the secondary cardiac. Hence those effects of the pressures at times to the head, and the reaction to the extremities, wherein the circulation seems - or apparently is - cut off from same, through the inability of the return of the blood supply as is carried to various portions of the system. Also there is seen, that the tendency of dizziness as comes from those pressures as are produced in the solar plexus, those reactions as come to the tendency of nausea, as comes from the hypogastric and the pneumogastric effect in the reactions of the nerve system, attempting to bring about coordination between the sympathetic and the cerebrospinal system. Too little importance is too often



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given by those who would aid in bringing a normal force for a body suffering under even dementia, that relationship between the sympathetic and the cerebro-spinal nervous systems; for in almost every condition - even as in this - there is found that the centers from which the radial forces of impulse by reaction of the mental body - that is, the SENSORY system - to the sympathetic forces, in those centers where they connect with the cerebro-spinal - the cerebro-spinal, then, in as the brain's reaction to the PHYSICAL, or the MATERIAL body; while those of the SYMPATHETIC system are more those of the reaction to the MENTAL being, or the MENTAL body; these MUST coordinate, that the reactions in a PHYSICAL body bring about the proper reactions. 6. In the accord, as these conditions in this body bring to the physical functionings, as we find here in the brain forces, there are hindrances to the reaction as is brought in the functioning of the coordinating, or that of the impulse being governed to the brain center itself - or, if we would term it in common parlance, the VALVES are leaking in the brain centers for this body. Not dementia, no - but at the base of the brain, through the medulla oblongata, there is a lesion forming. RID the body first of this! That at the 1st and 2nd cervical. Where does same receive its impulses? That in the 2nd DORSAL center, where those of the secondary cardiacs react. Hence the variation in impulses through the circulation, the variation as comes to the reaction of the digestive system, the variation in the reactions as come to all organisms. Has it been considered by the body as to the variations that come to the genitive system through that reaction that has appeared in this? These come, then, through that of the pineal, and its effect to the body. 7. Then, in bringing about normalcy for the body, this may be brought - but a GREATER portion of that as is to take place in the system must be accomplished by itself! though it should be, and must be, guided and aided by outside influences, as will have material effect upon the physical, mental, and the ACTIVITIES of same in this body. 8. Then, we would REST at stated periods. Make for the body that of a SYSTEMATIC reaction. So many hours of rest; so many hours of this exercise; so many hours of that exercise, as will affect the mental, as will affect the physical, and keep - through the proper manipulation, especially considering those centers in the upper cervical, those in the upper dorsal and the solar plexus region - as to bring COORDINATIONS in their reaction. Not that ADJUSTMENTS, no - but that the massaging and the using of the physical body, and the structural portions, as leverages, that we release the ganglia and the centers through which impulses to the system are carried to the various functionings of the system, and we will find that we will BRING the near NORMAL reactions in the body. 9. These, we would find, would be helpful - that the body would rest in sand - salty sand - in water. Low vibrations in electrical reactions, that coordination is brought to the system. Ready for questions. 10. (Q) What electrical treatment should be given? (A) This would be well to alter or to change in the various reactions set up. The reactions to the capillary stimulation would be those of the plain violet ray,



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and especially those in the bottom of the feet, along the sciatic and along the brachial centers. THESE will aid. These will bring renewed vitality to this portion of the system. The deeper THERAPY will be helpful. These, especially, should be applied to solar plexus and to the 1st and 2nd cervical center. 11. (Q) How should the sand treatment be given, and where? (A) Where there's plenty of salt and sand. This would be well in the present districts, for the body should be wet - then buried in dry sand. 12. (Q) Is the case curable? If so, approximately how long? (A) Curable, sure - it's curable! How long? How hard will the body NOT try, but just get well! 13. (Q) What diet? (A) That, that will be the near balance between the activities of the acid and the alkalin; NOT an over alkalin, not an over acid - but a WELL BALANCED diet. Balanced according to the amount of physical and mental exertion as is expended, and supply those needs as will build UP that used. Small quantities of Chloride of Gold given, will aid the body also. This would be well, were it added WITH an essence of Wild Ginseng, made in this proportion - but be able to take care of the conditions this will create! The action to the GENITIVE system, the action to the lyden [Leydig] glands - which will NEED attention, as given. Then, we would prepare same as this: Prepare separate, but take together. Chloride of Gold 10 grains to 8 ounces of DISTILLED water. The wild ginseng 2 ounces to 16 ounces of water, and reduced to 8 ounces by slow boiling - boiling same in containers that are covered, and when taken - take in half glass of water 3 drops of the Gold solution and 4 drops of the Wild Ginseng. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 5475-1 M 50 R1. 5/19/30 See 5475-2.



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INDEX OF READING 5475-2 M 50 Circulation: Impaired: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 3-A Diet: Nerve-Building Par. 4-A Exercise: Neurosis Par. 2-A Headache: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 5-A NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION: NEUROSIS NEUROSIS Physiotherapy: Baths: Fumes: Not Recommended Par. 6-A BACKGROUND OF READING 5475-2 M 50 B1. See 5475-1. TEXT OF READING 5475-2 M 50 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 19th day of May, 1930, in accordance with request made by those in charge.

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Dr. Lydic and [5475].

R E A D I N G Time of Reading Cayce Hospital, 3: 50 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. Virginia Beach, Va. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [5475] - this we have had before. There is the continued improvement in the general physical conditions of the body. There needs only that the due consideration be given respecting the whole nervous system, as related to the physical functioning of the body, that the taxation of the nervous system does not overtax the physical, nor the physical exercises of the body overtax the nerve and mental system. The applications as are given are very good. The treatments as for the changes in the system are in keeping with the conditions. Ready for questions. 2. (Q) Why is body weak after walking and relaxing? (A) That same condition as just given respecting the incoordination of the physical, with the nerve system acting in the same manner as one that over PHYSICALLY EXERCISES; so that the nerve system becomes distraught or over active in its operation with the physical body. Only time and close



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application, just as a strain of any character - just so the strain to the physical from the nerves' activities in the system, see? 3. (Q) What causes numbness mostly on left side of body? (A) The improper circulation as produced from the strain, especially existent in the lumbar and dorsal plexus - where the weaknesses show in the treatments. 4. (Q) Outline proper diet for body. (A) That as will give to the nerve system more of the ENERGY as is necessary. That is, those of the vegetables that are nerve building. Those that do not carry too much of the value of just weight, but [that] carry more WITH same that as is ASSIMILATED in system. As may be illustrated in this: In potatoes of any character, better were the body to eat the peel than for the other portion. In those of the green vegetables, those of the radish, onion, the lettuce - HEAD, especially - for were the other character taken much by the body it would produce too much drowsiness - and those of celery; these do not carry so much dross, but are MOSTLY all assimilated, see? 5. (Q) Why does body continue to suffer from headaches? (A) The incoordination of the nerve system in the ganglia along the cerebro-spinal, and naturally produces the pressure. 6. (Q) Would you advise sweat or fume baths for body? (A) Not until there is a BETTER coordination between sympathetic and cerebro-spinal system. THEN, these would be beneficial - the fume baths, especially; using those of the salts. 7. That is all the questions regarding this body. 8. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 5475-2 M 50 R1. 6/16/30 See 5475-3.



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INDEX OF READING 5475-3 M 50 Circulation: Impaired: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 6-A Diet: Neurosis Par. 5-A Headache: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 3-A NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION: NEUROSIS NEUROSIS Osteopathy: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 6-A Prescriptions: Quinine: Not Recommended Par. 7-A Psychosomatics: Neurosis Par. 1, 2-A--4-A BACKGROUND OF READING 5475-3 M 50 B1. See 5475-1 and 5475-2. TEXT OF READING 5475-3 M 50 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 16th day of June, 1930, in accordance with request made by self and those in charge.

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Dr. Berger, Mr. [5475] and others.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading Cayce Hospital, 3: 35 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. Virginia Beach, Va. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here - this we have had before, [5475]. In the general physical conditions of the body we find much improvement. In the action of coordination between sympathetic and cerebro-spinal system, where the distresses have existed in the system through WORRIMENT and taxation, these show bettered reactions and coordination; but with the return of those conditions as bring at times for the mental body AND the physical body those AGGRAVATING mental attunements with individuals, groups, and personal attentions - these are harmful for the body, and SHOULD be corrected; for with the nerve forces OF the body, while they need NOT BE treated as one that is to be catered to their idiosyncrasies, they should at least be treated human at times by individuals! THIS the greater condition, THIS the greater distress. Either be corrected, or we would change from surroundings. Ready for questions.



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2. (Q) Why is there apparent so very little improvement in body? (A) This has just been given. There IS improvement in the PHYSICAL forces. The WORRIMENTS to the mental attributes of the body, which make for physical reactions in system, THESE bring the distraughtness. 3. (Q) Why is there no relief from headaches? (A) There IS relief from headaches, except when worriment comes! 4. (Q) Are treatments being given correctly? (A) So far as mechanical treatments, yes. So far as the MENTAL, and the treatments as in relation one to another, no! 5. (Q) Is there enough nourishing food given? (A) There is, for the present. Do not overload a physical condition that is continually bordering on distraughtness. 6. (Q) What treatments should be given to relieve the numbness felt on left side of body? (A) That as has been outlined, that in the various centers in the upper cervical, the dorsal AND lumbar, where there is coordination between the sympathetic and cerebro-spinal nervous systems, these should be allayed; that is, the application of the massage AND the treatments should be in accord as to make their PROPER coordinations, and the treatments osteopathically of a CIRCULAR nature from one center to its CONNECTING center in the cerebro-spinal and sympathetic plexus centers. 7. (Q) Would tonic such as phospho-muriate of quinine be beneficial? (A) If it had we would have given it! 8. That is all the questions regarding this body. 9. We are through with this reading for the present. REPORTS OF READING 5475-3 M 50 R1. 7/7/30 See 5475-4.



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INDEX OF READING 5475-4 M 50 Injections: Rectum: Laudanum: Prostatitis Par. 2-A, 6-A : Oil: Par. 2-A, 6-A Intestines: Colonics: Prostatitis Par. 6-A NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION: NEUROSIS NEUROSIS Osteopathy: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 1, 3-A Physiotherapy: Heat: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 3-A : Packs: Sand: Neurosis Par. 7-A Prophecy: Prognosis: Neurosis Par. 4-A Prostatitis Par. 2-A, 6-A Psychosomatics: Neurosis Par. 1, 5-A BACKGROUND OF READING 5475-4 M 50 B1. See prior readings. TEXT OF READING 5475-4 M 50 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of July, 1930, in accordance with request made by self and those in charge.

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [5475] and Dr. Wigal.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading Cayce Hospital, 11: 45 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Virginia Beach, Va. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: We have the body here - this we have had before. In many ways the general PHYSICAL conditions show the improvements. In those conditions as have to do with the coordination between the sympathetic and cerebro-spinal, as has been given, this is the greater distress - and there have arisen some conditions that have become as a set-back, yet the physical BODY, the MENTAL being, may respond to those suggestions as come THROUGH the manipulations and regular treatments for the system, will the body but HOLD that mentally of the necessary coordination between the physical forces of the body, the



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pulsations and impulses of the physical forces as related to the nervous system. These, as we find, would bring about the faster reactions, and the nearer coming back to that condition as has been seen, and has been carrying on in the physical forces of the body. In those conditions as have to do with the building up of the blood supply, except in the last few days, we would find a nearer normalcy in the pressures, the distribution, and in the reactions through the system. Ready for questions. 2. (Q) What is condition of prostate? Give treatment? (A) This, we find, would respond to that of the injections that will care for the eliminations and the repression of that pressure produced by the swelling or inflammation in same. 3. (Q) What is cause of pain in lumbar area and down side of legs? (A) More of a mental reaction, while the pain as severe as of pressure - but the prevention of incoordination, and the pressure as experienced through the lumbar - these are the causes. The relaxation of same through applied heat, or through that of the manipulation, and of the body resting, off of feet - these will make for responses quicker than any other measures. 4. (Q) How long before body will be able to go home? (A) That will depend upon the responses of the mental and the physical forces, one with another. As we would find, in two weeks, to three weeks, the conditions should be brought back to that of the normal, or bettered conditions in the body. 5. (Q) Are all treatments given properly? (A) That would depend upon the viewpoints of the applications. As far as the manipulations, as far as the vibratory forces set in system - these [are] good. As for the responses to the mental AND the physical, these are not - as has been given - WHOLLY in accord; yet BETTERED than when we LAST had same. 6. (Q) What would you advise for injection of prostate? (A) We would first have the full evacuation of the colon, either through colonic or through high enemas. Then we would use that of the oil, with that of the laudanum in same. Let the oil be warm, not hot - but warmed. 7. (Q) How often should sand packs be given? (A) Dependent upon the weather and upon the reactions of the body to same. Not when the sands are damp or wet, are they well for the body. 8. That is all the questions regarding this body. 9. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 5475-4 M 50 R1. 7/14/30 See 5475-5.



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INDEX OF READING 5475-5 M 50 Diet: Acidity & Alkalinity Par. 3-A Intestines: Colonics: Neurosis Par. 1 NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION: NEUROSIS NEUROSIS Physiotherapy: Packs: Sand: Neurosis Par. 1, 2-A Psychosomatics: Neurosis Par. 1 BACKGROUND OF READING 5475-5 M 50 B1. See previous readings. TEXT OF READING 5475-5 M 50 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 14th day of July, 1930, in accordance with request made by those in charge. P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Drs. Lydic and Wigal. R E A D I N G Time of Reading Cayce Hospital, 3: 50 P. M. Eastern Standard (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here - this we have had before. In some respects we find changes for the better. In others not so good. The coordination between the physical forces of the body and those of the mental worries, and the mental distortions as come through activities in the system, these bring the conditions as disturb. We would relax the body more with those either of packs, to be quiet, or those of the warmer irrigations. These will relax the system, and immediately following such treatment manipulations of such a nature as work for those of a sedentary nature, or a quieting nature to the whole of the cerebro-spinal nerve system. These, as we find, will bring the better conditions for the body, [5475]. Ready for questions. 2. (Q) What treatment would you recommend for pain in lumbar? (A) Packs. 3. (Q) Is diet given correctly? (A) These are very good. At times the body becomes dissatisfied, and then it ISN'T good - but alter or change according to the needs of the system, making for more of alkalin for the system, for this will enable the body to assimilate better and to relax better. 4. That is all the questions regarding this body. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 5475-5 M 50 R1. 8/11/30 See 5475-6.



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INDEX OF READING 5475-6 M 50 Acidity: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 1 Lumbago: Tendencies Par. 1, 2-A NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION: NEUROSIS NEUROSIS Osteopathy: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 2-A, 5-A Physiotherapy: Heat: Lumbago Par. 1, 2-A, 3-A : Massage: Wintergreen: Lumbago Par. 2-A, 4-A : Witchhazel: Par. 2-A, 4-A : Packs: Epsom Salts: Par. 2-A, 3-A Psychosomatics: Neurosis Par. 1, 7-A Work: E.C.: Cayce Hospital Par. 7-A BACKGROUND OF READING 5475-6 M 50 B1. See previous readings. TEXT OF READING 5475-6 M 50 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of August, 1930, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [5475].

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Drs. Lydic and Wigal, Mr. [5475], L. B. Cayce and Tom Sugrue.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading Cayce Hospital, 3: 25 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. Virginia Beach, Va. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: We have the body here, [5475] - this we have had before. Changes in the physical conditions are seen; some for the betterment, some are not so good; yet will the body keep much of those conditions as have been outlined for the body, the responses - AS the body in its mental attitude towards self and conditions change - will also be helpful and beneficial. Keep those of the eliminations in as near normal as possible. When there are the strains as come from those of centers as are seen in a state of irritation, in lumbar and sacral region, these will be found to respond most to that of heat and of those conditions taken INTERNALLY as will LESSEN the acid forces in system, and that will make for



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more eliminations through alimentary canal. These are the conditions as we find. Ready for questions. 2. (Q) How long before relief will be given in lumbar and sacral region? (A) As soon as there may be the thorough RELAXING of the body through this region. By heat and by the applications of those properties that will tend to relieve the pressure, and by the action of eliminations generally. Well were there altered between the external applications, those of a mixture of wintergreen and witchhazel; of course, made not too strong, and HEAT applied; also those of the Epsom Salts. These will act as much with the mental forces and with the conditions in system in relaxing same, see? These will not overtax either the kidneys or the glands through the system in this region. The manipulations as are necessary for distribution of energy along the lower extremities, these are necessary - but not so much as to PRODUCE irritation, rather than of aiding. 3. (Q) Should the heat be applied as stupes? (A) May be applied either as stupes or with heavy packs with pads, or such, applied OVER same. Well were several thicknesses used of any cloth that holds moisture well, and hot salt or that of electric pad placed over same. This tends to steam and to drive IN, see? 4. (Q) How should witchhazel and wintergreen be given? (A) To 4 to 6 ounces of water, add 1 ounce of witchhazel, 1/2 ounce of the wintergreen. Use this over the pads, and then apply heat, see? 5. (Q) How often osteopathic treatments? (A) When pains are severe, or when there is the general debilitation, the GENTLE treatment may be given once each day, or every other or every third day. When NOT severe, once each week would be that as necessary to keep the normalcy in the distribution. 6. (Q) Is proper diet given? (A) Diet is very good. 7. (Q) How much longer will it be necessary for this body to stay at hospital? (A) As long as the body feels it's necessary and until the conditions are improved. 8. That is all the questions regarding this body. 9. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 5475-6 M 50 R1. 8/29/30 See 5475-7.



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INDEX OF READING 5475-7 M 50 Attitudes & Emotions: Haste Par. 9-A Bartlett's Familiar Quotations: 91-a Par. 9-A Bible: Books Of: Psalms 19: 14 Par. 4-A Business Advice Par. 5-A, 6-A Healing: Economic Par. 2, 5-A--7-A Home & Marriage Par. 2, 3-A, 8-A Human Relations Par. 7-A Laws: Universal: Expectancy Par. 8-A Meditation: Affirmations Par. 4-A Names: People Mentioned: Rome, Morris Par. 6-A NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION: NEUROSIS NEUROSIS Prophecy: Personal Par. 2, 5-A Psychosomatics: Neurosis Par. 2, 5-A, 7-A, 9-A BACKGROUND OF READING 5475-7 M 50 B1. See previous readings. TEXT OF READING 5475-7 M 50 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of August, 1930, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [5475].

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [5475] and L. B. Cayce.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading Cayce Hospital, 11: 00 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Virginia Beach, Va. 1. GC: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mind of [5475], present in this room, his marital and domestic associations and relations, his



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future prospects upon returning home, and all phases of the body's life. You will give the body any advice and counsel that will help him to face the problems that confront him on every side, and will answer the questions which we will ask you regarding all of these. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [5475] and those conditions and relations as surround the body. In the present situation, considering the physical and mental status of body, consider the conditions as come from all relations, and be STILL for the time being. Then, when the body-physical, the body-mental, has so attuned itself as to be able to face self and self's obligations, self's relations as one with another, in that period there will have come changes in the business associations and business relations, such as to enable the body to make that physical connection as will enable all the conditions in the material sense to be met, will the mental and spiritual forces be kept in accord with that as is builded in the interim in the mental and physical body. This, as we find, will require three to five weeks, yet, for conditions physical, mental and material, to adjust themselves to that where these then may be taken in such a way and manner as to carry on, and then the body will find that there will be those aids from seemingly unseen sources as will make for the better relations, the better associations, in the marital and domestic relations, and an understanding reached. Do not falter in self. Ready for questions. 3. (Q) How can the body go about to create the harmony that is desired in the home life? (A) By taking a stand for that as is known in self as to be the proper, the correct relationships as must and will exist, and keep to that as is known and felt, IRRESPECTIVE of ANYTHING else. 4. (Q) What Prayer can be held by the body as a guide to that he wishes to attain? (A) May the meditations of my heart, of my mind, of my body, be wholly acceptable in thy sight, my Lord and my Redeemer. 5. (Q) Considering all physical conditions, what occupation would it be best for the body to take up on returning home? (A) This should not be considered too fast, for the inclination will be to worry over same. Will that as has just been given be held, the place, the position, will be seeking the man as much as the man seeking the place. 6. (Q) Through whom could the proper connections be made to do this? (A) Through any of those that are in a position to use men. Go to Morris Rome! 7. (Q) How can the body build courage from within to meet all situations? (A) Trust in Him, not in self - and don't be afraid of the other fellow, or what they'll do! So live, so act, as to be able to meet that that is said, thought, or done, in ANY of situations that may come about. 8. (Q) How can the body awaken the desire in his wife to cooperate with him and help him in every respect? (A) Act as if it was already had, and it will finally come about! Demand of same that it be; then act just that way, irrespective of what is said or done!



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9. (Q) Any advice as to the physical at this time? (A) As has been given here, or intimated most - do not be over hasty; for, as we say, time and tide waits for no men, yet - as we find - to begin to worry and tax self physically and mentally, to a body already just maintaining and gaining its proper equilibrium, is to act as if one might CONTROL time or tide both! We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 5475-7 M 50 R1. 9/17/30 See 5475-8.



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INDEX OF READING 5475-8 M 50

Diet: Neurosis Par. 2-A Intestines: Colonics: Eliminations Par. 3-A

NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION: NEUROSIS

NEUROSIS: CURED

Occupational Therapy: Neurosis Par. 1, 3-A

Osteopathy: Nervous Systems: Incoordination Par. 4-A

Physiotherapy: Packs: Epsom Salts: Lumbago Par. 3-A

BACKGROUND OF READING 5475-8 M 50 B1. See previous readings.

TEXT OF READING 5475-8 M 50 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 17th day of September, 1930, in accordance with request made by self and those in charge. P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Drs. Lydic and Wigal, [5475] and L. B. Cayce. R E A D I N G Time of Reading Cayce Hospital, 3: 30 P. M. Eastern Standard (Physical Suggestion)

1. EC: We have the body here - this we have had before. We find the general physical and mental forces nearer to the normal than we have had before in this system. While there may be those tendencies, with over strain, either mental or physical, to find a return of some of the conditions, especially in the locomotaries, most of it will be imaginative, if the body will keep the body-mental and the body-physical active in creative forces - or DOING something, and doing something worth while. Ready for questions. 2. (Q) Should the body continue the same diet at home? (A) As near as possible. DO NOT eat any fats, or those that carry quantities of grease. 3. (Q) Should such treatments as hot packs, vapor baths and colonics be continued at home? If so, how often? (A) Will not be necessary if the body keeps itself busy mentally and physically, except occasionally. Should there be a recurrence of the condition in hip or in the lower portion of the body - as to the kidneys and the region - then the packs of salts may be applied. Well, too, once a month - or such - for the colonics. As for the sweats, let the body be doing something - and it'll make better. 4. (Q) How often osteopathic treatments? (A) When necessary. Just don't NEGLECT self! 5. We are through with this reading.

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INDEX OF READING 5491-1 M 40 Appliances: Wet Cell: Neurosis Par. 9 Diet: Neurosis Par. 10 Glands: Neurosis Par. 4, 6 Headache: Neurosis Par. 12-A INJURIES: ACCIDENTS: SHELL SHOCK: AFTER EFFECTS Intestines: Colonics: Eliminations Par. 12-A NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION: NEUROSIS NEUROSIS: WAR Osteopathy: Neurosis Par. 6, 9 Prescriptions: Bromide of Soda: Neurosis Par. 7, 12-A : Gold Chloride: Par. 7, 12-A : Gum Camphor: Par. 8, 12-A : Iron, Muriated: Par. 8, 12-A : Morphia, Sulfate Of: Par. 8, 12-A Prophecy: Prognosis: Neurosis Par. 11-A Suggestive Therapeutics: Neurosis Par. 6 Work: E.C.: Quotations & Similes: "Good For Something" Par. 1 BACKGROUND OF READING 5491-1 M 40 B1. 7/8/30 Entered Cayce Hospital to be treated for "Neurosis - apparent since Dec. 1928." His brother footed the bill. His brother and mother stated he had been shell shocked during the first world war. TEXT OF READING 5491-1 M 40 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of July, 1930, in accordance with request made by those in charge.

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Dr. Wigal.

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(Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [5491]. Now, we find there are many conditions that are abnormal, and that are disconcerting as respecting the physical forces of the body. The beginning, the cause, as exists in the system in the present, or as would be apparent, is LITTLE of the REAL cause. Much has been of an inhibitive nature, yet - as we find - with time, with attention, with proper precautions, there may be builded in the physical forces of this body, [5491] that which will make manifest a much nearer NORMAL, and the body - physical not only be good, but be good for something. In the present, little may be accomplished, physically or mentally, yet these are as dormant. 2. These be the conditions, then, as we find them with this body, [5491] we are speaking of: 3. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find deficient in quantity and quality, both as to red and white blood supply. The DISTRIBUTION of same very good, considering the quantity or quality as regarding the various elements that make up same, for the activities of same are not as of a normal coordination with that as is assimilated for resuscitation of life giving forces or elements within the body. 4. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, here we find many of the disorders as are exhibited in the distressed condition, for in some of the glands of the system there has been that builded as calls for the taking up of the vitality as is necessary to create within the body itself that of the sufficiency of the nerve energy, or of the gray forces within the nerve cords themselves. Hence many of the ganglia along the cerebro-spinal system show little association with the normal activities with the cerebro-spinal and the sympathetic according; so we find irrationality at times - or unrationality, rather than irrationality, would be the better expression - for the periods come and go, of their normal associations, while from outward appearance these, we find, would be of near normal reaction. In their activity, or even by the subjugation of the reflexes as may be seen in the limbs, or in the normal activity of those that are voluntary and involuntary reactions - even with that force as makes for the activities in the eyelids themselves - those of the organs of the system as act within same, show their reflexes to be abnormal in their activity. 5. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, these are as SUBJUGATED TO the conditions as exist, so that little strength - or little vitality may be exhibited, whether as reflexly to the activity of the consciousness - as related to mental forces - or as related to the purely physical reactions of the system. Hence we have at periods, when most any activity may call for those of the immediate action, as to forces the activities of - whether digestion, respiratory system, heart's action, pulsation, as related to those functionings of the spleen, liver, or pancreas - ALL show that they are subnormal in their functioning, due principally to the inferior forces as come through the impulses from centers which radiate to the cerebro-spinal and sympathetic, to the organs themselves. 6. In meeting, then, the needs of the conditions - first we will find that it will be necessary that there be the reviving of the forces as related to those of the nerve system, as carry through those of the glands themselves. The more that may be done that is in accord WITH that as may be builded by suggestion to the system,



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the more susceptible and the more response will the body make. Leave the body along, and no activities or no coordination brought about through suggestion or medicinal forces, or the retarding of conditions by the according of the impulses through reflexes as may be created by manipulation, and these will only create for the system that of dissatisfied, of discontent, within the system's reaction. 7. In beginning, then, we would add to the system internally those of small doses of the Chloride of Gold, as related to the BROMIDES of Soda. These would be both in their relationship, one grain to one-half ounce of distilled water. When given, there would be two minims of each for the first dose, the first day - gradually increased until there was being given those of at least eight drops. Discontinue, then, for three days, and then begin over again with the one drop. 8. We would also add to the system those of Muriated Iron, of Gum Camphor, and Sulfate of Morphia. These would be builded as in this proportion:

Muriated Iron..................20 grains, Gum Camphor....................30 grains, Sulfate of Morphia............1/2 grain.

These may be made into capsules, or into pellets - thirty of same. One would be given each day. 9. We would also add those of the vibratory forces as are seen in those of the nitrate of silver in the vibrations of the WET appliance. we would EQUALIZE same through the system, through that of the manipulations - allaying those of the centers that show tautness from time to time, for these will be found to vary. This will require time, patience, attention, to bring results - but results may be accomplished in the body. 10. The diet should consist of those forces as build for BLOOD in the system, especially - but not too MUCH of same through meat. Rather the VEGETABLE forces, the vegetable salts, the fruit salts, or nut oils. These, added in their variations, will build for the better conditions in this body - [5491]. Ready for questions. 11. (Q) How long before the body will show any marked improvement? (A) Five to six weeks. 12. (Q) Will prescriptions just given relieve headaches? (A) Will relieve headaches. Will be necessary, to be sure, that the alimentary canal - and the relief necessary through the sluggishness as may be suspected in the improper circulation, improper digestion and assimilation - these would be acted through those of the colonic forces, as to relieve the pressures through the system. We are through for the present. REPORTS OF READING 5491-1 M 40 R1. 7/22/30 See 5491-2.



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INDEX OF READING 5491-2 M 40 Diet: Neurosis Par. 2 Healing: Consistency & Persistency Par. 3 INJURIES: ACCIDENTS: SHELL SHOCK: AFTER EFFECTS NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION: NEUROSIS NEUROSIS: WAR Physiotherapy: Baths: Sweats: Neurosis Par. 9-A Prophecy: Prognosis: Neurosis Par. 5-A--7-A Uremia: Neurosis Par. 8-A Work: E.C.: Cayce Hospital Par. 4-A, 6-A BACKGROUND OF READING 5491-2 M 40 B1. See 5491-1. TEXT OF READING 5491-2 M 40 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 22nd day of July, 1930, in accordance with request made by self and those in charge.

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Dr. Lydic and [5491].

R E A D I N G Time of Reading Cayce Hospital, 9: 10 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Virginia Beach, Va. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: We have the body here, [5491] - this we have had before. In respects as relating to the coordinations of the system, and the ABILITIES for the body to respond to applications as are being made, or may be made, we find the physical conditions on the improve. While there are still those pressures, those tendencies through the whole of the coordinating systems, to produce those pressures that cause those TEMPERAMENTAL effects, especially of the brain's reaction to conditions surrounding system; yet we find the inability of the system to take ON resistance in the system is gradually being overcome, and the system beginning to show those proper reactions for a better coordination in the nerve system with the distribution of that as is assimilated in the body. 2. Be mindful that the diets are such as will keep an even balance, with the tendency toward those of the alkalin reaction in the system.



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3. Keep those applications as have been outlined for the body. We will find, while the improvement may be slow and gradual, that - will the persistence and the consistent application be kept - the body physically will improve. Ready for questions. 4. (Q) Will benefits derived at the hospital justify his staying longer? (A) If he so desires! The BENEFITS are justifiable, will the body in itself make for that as may be aiding and abetting the better physical conditions of the system. 5. (Q) Will body be restored to normalcy? (A) That depends wholly upon the response of the system and the ability of the body within itself to keep that as IS builded for the proper coordination and proper replenishing of the physical forces in the body. 6. (Q) Is the treatment given at the hospital a cure or only palliative? (A) We are treating in the manner, as has been outlined, that which is of a CURATIVE or CORRECTIVE nature, so that the system builds that which would be of a CURATIVE. The palliative natures, as have to do only with satisfying or the subjugation of coordinating forces, are not beneficial. 7. (Q) How soon before body will be able to go to work? (A) That, again, would depend upon the responses. As we would find, in four to six months the body should be able to commence any DESIRED activities by the body. 8. (Q) What treatment would you suggest for the high urea content in blood? (A) That, that will build for more of the opposite forces, or of the palliative forces as will build for more gluco [glucose] in the system. 9. (Q) How often should sweat baths be given? (A) At LEAST once or twice each week. 10. That is all the questions regarding this body. 11. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 5491-2 M 40 R1. 8/4/30 See 5491-3.



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INDEX OF READING 5491-3 M 40 Electrotherapy: X-Ray: Pruritus Par. 5-A Healing: Consistency & Persistency Par. 1, 4-A Injections: Hypodermic: Inoculations: Not Recommended Par. 3-A INJURIES: ACCIDENTS: SHELL SHOCK: AFTER EFFECTS NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION: NEUROSIS NEUROSIS: WAR Prophecy: Prognosis: Neurosis Par. 4-A Pruritus Par. 5-A Venereal Diseases: Syphilis Par. 2-A BACKGROUND OF READING 5491-3 M 40 B1. See 5491-1 and 5491-2. TEXT OF READING 5491-3 M 40 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of August, 1930, in accordance with request made by those in charge.

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Drs. Lydic and Wigal, L. B. Cayce and [5491].

R E A D I N G Time of Reading Cayce Hospital, 4: 00 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. Virginia Beach, Va. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here - this we have had before, [5491]. We still find those repressions, or pressure as causes for distortion of the nerve reflexes from the brain through those of the cervical, through those of the hypogastrics and pneumogastrics of the system, and their crossing in the cervical and base of brain. These, as we find, still produce that tautness, and the tendency of irritation. These, we will find, will need just patience, persistence, and the application of those conditions as have been outlined. The conditions show relaxing at times; then we have the reflexes as apparently cause more tautness than before. The pains become more severe. Just be persistent, and be patient, and we will find the responses, as has been outlined. Ready for questions.



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2. (Q) Does body have a specific luetic infection? (A) Not as we find. 3. (Q) Would you advise inoculation with typhoid bacillus? (A) We would not. 4. (Q) How soon should he see relief from his acute symptoms? (A) In ten to twelve days, with the persistence as has been outlined. 5. (Q) What would you advise as a local application for itching? (A) X-Ray. 6. (Q) Are all treatments given properly? (A) Those as were outlined, should be given in the way and manner as has been outlined. 7. That is all the questions regarding this body. 8. Do these, and in the manner as has been given, and we will find relief for the body. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 5491-3 M 40 R1. 9/23/30 See 5491-4.



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INDEX OF READING 5491-4 M 40 Headache: Neurosis Par. 2-A INJURIES: ACCIDENTS: SHELL SHOCK: AFTER EFFECTS NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION: NEUROSIS NEUROSIS: WAR Occupational Therapy: Neurosis Par. 1, 2-A Osteopathy: Neurosis Par. 3-A Physiotherapy: Packs: Camphor: Headache Par. 2-A : Oils, Olive: Par. 2-A : Turpentine: Par. 2-A Prophecy: Prognosis: Neurosis Par. 1 BACKGROUND OF READING 5491-4 M 40 B1. See prior readings. TEXT OF READING 5491-4 M 40 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of September, 1930, in accordance with request made by those in charge.

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Drs. Lydic and Wigal, and Miss Painter (the nurse).

R E A D I N G Time of Reading Cayce Hospital, 3: 45 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. Virginia Beach, Va. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here - [5491] - this we have had before. the body shows improvement, both in the physical and in the mental coordination of body. We should keep much of that as has been applied, allowing for reactions as should come from the constant dependence upon self and others dependent upon the body. Little by little, through the activities of those about the body, show dependence IN and dependence UPON the physical and mental abilities. Not through that of DEMANDS; rather through that as would be of aiding, abetting, individuals in physical AND mental activities, see? These are those conditions as need to be stimulated, as the physical body and the mental body coordinate the better. In at least five to six weeks the body should be NEAR normal.



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2. (Q) Give cause and treatment for severe pain in head, neck and eyes? also legs? (A) Most imaginative in the PRESENT conditions. These, however, may be assisted most by giving activities to the body as will cause the USE of the body's physical and mental activities; though when pain is severe apply an oil pack, see? a mixture of turpentine, camphor and olive oil - see? equal parts. Heat it and apply to the cervicals - from the 5th to the base of the brain. 3. (Q) How often osteopathic treatments? (A) About every other day, or every third day. Would be better were these given as a GENTLE treatment two, then the third treatment a FULL deep treatment all over. 4. That is all the questions regarding this body. 5. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 5491-4 M 40 R1. 10/21/30 See 5491-5.



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INDEX OF READING 5491-5 M 40 Appliances: Wet Cell: Neurosis Par. 1 Diet: Neurosis Par. 2-A INJURIES: ACCIDENTS: SHELL SHOCK: AFTER EFFECTS NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION: NEUROSIS NEUROSIS: WAR Osteopathy: Neurosis Par. 1 Physiotherapy: Rubdowns: Oil: Neurosis Par. 3-A Prophecy: Prognosis: Neurosis Par. 4-A, 5-A BACKGROUND OF READING 5491-5 M 40 B1. See prior readings. TEXT OF READING 5491-5 M 40 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 21st day of October, 1930, in accordance with request made by self and those in charge.

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Dr. Lydic, [5491] and James A. Acker.

R E A D I N G Time of Reading Cayce Hospital, 3: 30 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. Virginia Beach, Va. (Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: Yes, we have the body here - this we have had before. The physical conditions, the coordinations as are being changed and altered, make for greater improvements in the physical forces of the body than we have had before. Those vibrations as are set up through the low form of electrical vibration show for the effect BEING brought out, in the stabilizing or staminaizing of the whole nerve reactions in system, as do the manipulations make for the COORDINATING of same through the general system. Keep, then, that BEING administered, and we will find the conditions WILL come to the near normal reactions. Ready for questions. 2. (Q) Outline diet for body at this time. (A) These should be both nerve and blood building, and keep in an EVEN keel as respecting the acid and alkalin producing forces in body. Not TOO much in



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either direction. Well that the calcium and limes be added in a small quantity. Plenty of salt, at least, in all foods taken now. 3. (Q) What will relieve burning and tiredness over whole body? (A) As the conditions are brought more and more into their proper relationships in nerve reactions, more and more will THIS be reduced. To assist MATERIALLY we would find that a good oil rub following the perspirations, or baths, will aid in relieving this tension. Rub same especially along the whole length of the spine, particularly in the upper cervicals and across the sacral and coccyx. 4. (Q) Is body responding to treatment properly to insure a cure? (A) Keep these as given, and we will find the near normal reactions. 5. (Q) How long before body will be normal? (A) That, to be sure, will depend upon the RESPONSES. Followed in the PRESENT developments, these SHOULD be in eight to ten weeks near normal. 6. (Q) Are all treatments given properly? (A) These, as outlined, have been well, and the RESPONSES are good. 7. That is all the questions regarding this body. 8. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 5491-5 M 40 None.



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INDEX OF READING 5491-6 M 40 Appliances: Wet Cell: Neurosis Par. 3 INJURIES: ACCIDENTS: SHELL SHOCK: AFTER EFFECTS NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION: NEUROSIS NEUROSIS: WAR Osteopathy: Neurosis Par. 3 PROPHECY: PROGNOSIS: NEUROSIS Sedation: Not Recommended Par. 2 BACKGROUND OF READING 5491-6 M 40 B1. See prior readings. TEXT OF READING 5491-6 M 40 This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 1st day of November, 1930, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [5491].

P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [5491].

R E A D I N G Time of Reading Cayce Hospital, 11: 45 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Virginia Beach, Va. 1. GC: You will have before you the body of [5491], present in this room. You will outline for the body treatments that will insure a 100% relief, outlining just how these may be given, and where, taking into consideration all conditions regarding the body's physical condition at this time, telling us just how soon he may expect the desired relief and of its permanency. 2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [5491] - this we have had before. Now, we find the physical conditions on the improve. True, to the body these changes appear to be of a slow nature, and at times to be halted in progress; yet the body should realize within self that the growth of self-confidence, of things physical and mental as are being accomplished, are of a permanent nature WHEN the condition is a GROWTH IN the whole of the physical and mental being, and not of a nature that will be transmigratory in its nature. A suppression through sedative influences might bring an immediate response in the nerve forces of the body, as to cause such buoyancy as to be - for the period - almost a normalcy, but with any undue exercise, as physical OR mental, the body would find self again in the throes of pain, distorted reactions, imaginative forces bringing about



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every character of the distorted forces of the incoordination of brain with physical body. 3. Then, that being builded through those of the vibratory forces in the low electrical vibratory force is bringing a permanent relief, that the body may rely upon. So, with those of the manipulative forces - as produce the coordinations with that being accomplished in the vibratory forces set up - make for the equalization of same, THESE also become NECESSARY for the permanent relief, for the permanency of a normal body. These we would keep, and as the changes come we will find that in the early portion of those days when there is again the tendency of the arising of the forces in nature, as will bring about the proper return of life forces in nature, the body will have accomplished in self that as is necessary to return to physical OR mental labors with an assurance of no return of conditions that HAVE produced these torments, in the neck, the head, the whole of the body - as on fire. 4. In the changes we will find from time to time those changes in applications, as will be the active forces in the capillary circulation, for improvements. Keep these two applications, then, as outlined, in a place and manner and way where the surroundings, the environs, the conditions, are favorable to the BEST application of same, and the body will find the physical and mental forces returning to their normalcy for keeps. Ready for questions. 5. That is all the questions. 6. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 5491-6 M 40 R1. 11/10/30 See 5491-7.



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INDEX OF READING 5491-7 M 40 Air: Sand: Sea: Neurosis Par. 2 Appliances: Wet Cell: Neurosis Par. 1 Asthenia: Neurosis Par. 1, 7-A Diet: Neurosis Par. 3, 7-A Electrotherapy: Infra-Red: Neurosis Par. 2, 4-A, 7-A Eyes: Glasses: Not Recommended Par. 5-A Headache: Neurosis Par. 1, 5-A Injections: Hypodermic: Iodine: Not Recommended Par. 2 : Soda: Par. 2 INJURIES: ACCIDENTS: SHELL SHOCK: AFTER EFFECTS Lesions: Tendencies Par. 6-A NERVOUS SYSTEMS: INCOORDINATION: NEUROSIS NEUROSIS: WAR Osteopathy: Neurosis Par. 1, 6-A Pelvic Disorders: Lesions: Tendencies Par. 6-A Work: E.C.: Cayce Hospital Reports BACKGROUND OF READING 5491-7 M 40 B1. See prior readings. TEXT OF READING 5491-7 M 40 This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 10th day of November, 1930, in accordance with request made by those in charge. P R E S E N T Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Dr. Crews and [5491].

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(Physical Suggestion) 1. EC: We have the body here, [5491] - this we have had before. Now, we find conditions still show improvements in the physical forces of this body. While there are times, as has been given, when there seems to be a halting in the improvements - or the body feels under stress and strain from inability of boy to gain strength or vitality, or when the body attempts to exercise the whole debilitation seems to be thrown on the body at once, or it soon tires. Also those pains in head, neck - THESE give distress at times - yet a BALANCE has been attempted, and is being made in the system, through the use of those vibratory forces in the electrical forces, as well AS IN THOSE OF THE MANIPULATIONS IN SYSTEM. 2. We would not apply intravenously any more of the soda-iodine, but would change into - twice each week - those of the Infra Red rays, and to take IN the iodine MORE we would use the deep inhalations close to or near, or about the seashore. We will find this will CHANGE materially those feelings and activities in the system. 3. We would also alter somewhat the diet. Do not be too severe, or too SUDDEN in these changes - but add more that will make more blood and nerve building, as the applications are altered or changed in the system. Ready for questions. 4. (Q) How should Infra Red be given? (A) This should be applied to the solar plexus and below, SHADING the upper portion of body so that the reflection is not on same. This should be given about thirty inches from the body, and from twenty to thirty minutes - Tuesdays - Thursdays, but don't commence until tomorrow week. Let's get rid of that in system first. 5. (Q) Will glasses relieve burning and aching of eyes and head? If so, prescribe lens. (A) Let's don't fit them for at least three weeks yet. Then we will find they will be helpful, if properly fitted. 6. (Q) What causes burning and pulling on right side of pelvis? (A) Those strains in system from the activity of the system as related to the whole of the genitive system, and is the attempt of the body-PHYSICAL to adjust itself to conditions as being changed in the body. Not harmful; RATHER a good sign, provided it is not allowed to become CENTRALIZED, or to make lesions. Hence the full manipulations as should be given the body - all over. 7. (Q) Any tonic that could be taken to give body vitality? (A) When we change in the diet, and change in those of the bone structural forces in the Infra Red, we should find the body improving. If not, we will change that as will make for the building up of resistance in this direction. Let's build from the proper basis, and not from just excess fat - see? 8. (Q) Is body fully cooperating with treatment? (A) Better than it has been heretofore. It may be done some better, yet have faith and confidence in self and that that's being applied. 9. (Q) Is it necessary to eliminate any treatment now being given or add any new treatment? (A) We have changed that which is as necessary.



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10. That is all the questions. 11. We are through with this reading. REPORTS OF READING 5491-7 M 40 R1. 12/22/30 EC's letter to Mr. [2], former patient at Cayce Hospital: "...Mr. [5491], as you no doubt know, went to Richmond. He became somewhat dissatisfied with conditions here and wanted to be where he would get more severe or more determined effort to rid him of his impression, or oppression. The report that I saw from him the other day doesn't look so good, but I certainly hope they will be able to help him. I would hate to see him confined to a state institution. That's what they threaten to do at this time..." R2. 10/6/31 EC's letter to Mr. [2504], another former patient of Cayce Hospital: "...I haven't heard from Mr. [5491] for some time; at that time he was in Richmond but had not responded to those things given him there - which were not, of course, in line with the treatments suggested in the reading..." R3. 6/4/52 Cousin's verbal report indicated that Mr. [5491] was in the Cayce Hospital for several months, did not get any help at all. He continued to receive treatments from various doctors, and the only diagnosis she knew anything about was "nerves". He had been shell shocked during World War I. She said he passed on about 6 years ago.



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IADC® Therapy http://www.induced-adc.com/

Psychotherapists today are consistently helping grieving people experience a reconnection with someone who has passed away, resulting in

healing deep sadness associated with grief. The method of inducing this experience, called "induced after-death communication" or IADC®, was discovered in 1995 by Allan L. Botkin, Psy.D.

Consistent, robust clinical observations by a growing number of IADC® trained therapists across a broad variety of clients indicate that IADC® heals the deep sadness that is associated with death of a friend or loved one, and the results appear to hold up very well over time. Most people believe their experiential reconnection is real, but they do not have to believe in the authenticity of the experience to benefit from its profound healing effects.

The method uses EMDR, but in a quite different way from standard EMDR. The research that supports EMDR does not necessarily support the way it is used in these treatments.

An IADC® Experienced by a Reporter

An article about IADCs®, Al Botkin, and an actual IADC® the reporter experienced follows, reprinted from Conscious Choice (http://www.consciouschoice.com/), November 2003.

Grief Relief: Visiting the Dead by Julia Mossbridge

A friend of mine died when I was in college, and I blamed myself. Josh was not sure he wanted to come to the dance I was deejaying with his sister, but when I flirted a bit during a phone call he decided to make the drive. He never arrived at the dance -- he was killed by a truck on the freeway. I had mentally tucked away this episode until I heard of a new technique that uses communication with the deceased as a way to heal unresolved grief.

I was pretty sure I didn't have any residual grief about Josh's death. If anything, I felt only guilt about the role I played in it. Nonetheless, I wondered if I could ask Josh's forgiveness for my role in his death. So I called up the doctor who developed this technique, Allan Botkin, who does his work in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

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imagined some sort of high-tech machine in a darkened room presided over by a lab-coat clad, bearded, and eccentric character. Instead, the first thing I saw was a two-foot long white stick with a blue marker cap on it. Now really, I thought -- is this it?! A magic wand for seeing dead people? And Dr. Botkin himself, far from a mad scientist type, looked like he belonged at a softball game, giving tips to kids in an avuncular, arm-around-the- shoulder sort of way.

Despite my misgivings, I sat down and listened to his description of "Induced After-Death Communication," which he developed by modifying a biofeedback technique in which the eyes quickly go back and forth. The theory behind this approach is based on the observation that during rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep, the brain is able to make associations and process information more quickly than during normal waking hours. Imitating REMs in the waking hours is believed to activate the same sort of speedy processing and associative leaps that were previously only attainable during dream states.

Drawing on the decades he spent at the Veteran's Administration treating soldiers with severe grief and trauma, Dr. Botkin explained that each client must be moved from the more superficial emotions -- anger, guilt, and shame -- into the core sadness that he believes is the root cause of the other emotions. He claimed that using his modified technique (www.induced-adc.com) people can safely move through their sadness and release it. Further, about 70 percent of his clients experience after-death communication (ADC) -- reconnecting with the bereaved person in a realistic, joyful, inner vision.

As he described the methodology for me in his frank, no-frills way, every one of my intellectual bells went off to tell me that he was pulling my leg. At the same time, I had a strong gut feeling that said he was onto something. Being a good scientist, I trusted my gut. I let him do a short session with me, even though I told him I had no grief.

One minute later, after simply looking at the moving wand and listening to him gently ask me to get in touch with my grief, I was filled with images of my last fateful interaction with Josh. I watched some more waves of the magic wand and started to cry, seeing images of his death. As my sadness began to wane, I got in touch with a happy memory of Josh. Then I closed my eyes and actually had an ADC.

Simply, without pretense, I saw Josh walk out from behind a door. My friend jumped around with his youthful enthusiasm, beaming at me. I felt great joy at the connection but I couldn't tell whether I was making the whole thing up. He told me I wasn't to blame and I believed him. Then I saw Josh playing with his sister's dog. I didn't know she had one. We said good-bye and I opened my eyes, laughing.

The experience seemed too simple, too light. There were no trumpets, no bright tunnels, just a conversation with Josh. Dr. Botkin had mentioned that people are surprised by how "normal" ADC seems; I certainly was. He also mentioned that neither the therapist nor the client has to believe in the validity of ADC for it to heal -- grief is resolved through the reconnection, whether real or imagined.

Later I found out that Josh's sister's dog had died, and it was the same breed as the one I had seen in my vision. Yet I still don't know what's real. What I do know is that when I think of Josh, I no longer dwell on the images of me calling him or of his car getting hit. Instead, I see Josh walking toward me, laughing and playing with an angel dog. For now, this is the only kind of proof I need. Julia Mossbridge, a Chicago-based writer, is also a mother, cognitive neuroscientist, and author of Unfolding: The Perpetual Science of Your Soul's Work (New World Library http://www.unfolding.org/



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Conclusions about IADCs®

It doesn’t matter what you believe, what we believe, or even what the experiencers believe. The IADC® experiences we have induced in thousands of patients result in dramatic life changes that heal grief and trauma in a very short time and are sustained long-term. The technique has worth because it works; it doesn't need for us to agree on a belief system or theory about the source of the phenomenon to support it. One conclusion is clear: the IADC® induction procedure offers the means to alleviate a great amount of human suffering. There is no greater pain in life than losing a child, a battlefield buddy, or a spouse of many years and feeling disconnected, forever. We lose a part of ourselves when we lose someone so important to us. Now, we can routinely heal this deep pain as well as anger, guilt, and the other emotions resulting from the loss.

1 NOTE: The IADC® procedure is reliable under these circumstances:

1. It is administered by therapists who are fully trained in IADC®. 2. The therapist follows the IADC® protocol. 3. The client engages in at least three sessions: o one for the history and to allow the therapist to have a good sense of the

issues and individual dynamics o one for IADC® o one for follow-up

We do not suggest a source for the phenomenon. It is the act of perceiving the connection that results in remarkable healing of grief and traumatic loss.



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Change dreams to beat nightmares Venture Inward, March/April 2002

If you have a bad dream, try changing the ending. Perhaps you remember

doing this as a child. Now it has been proven as a treatment for nightmares, according to a report in the Washington Post.

Researchers worked with patients suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and all the associated ills – depression, flashbacks and nightmares, loss of motivation, avoidance of places and people associated with the trauma, increased irritability, etc. They were divided into two groups, and one received dream therapy along with the standard drug and talk therapy. The dream therapy had the patients write down their nightmares, then write a revised description of the dream, changing it so the outcome was the way they wished it would be. They then rehearsed their revised dream descriptions for 20 minutes a day, and met in small groups to discuss them. After three and six months, 65 percent of the dream therapy group reported significantly fewer and less severe nightmares and other symptoms. In the non-dream therapy group 69 percent reported no change, or a worsening of symptoms.

The Beethoven factor makes you strong Venture Inward, May/June 2004

Whatever hurts you, if it doesn’t kill you, will make you stronger. The idea that overcoming adversity builds new muscles for living more creatively is more than folk wisdom. It has scientific evidence to support it.

In his book, The Beethoven Factor: The New Positive Psychology of Hardiness, Happiness, Healing, and Hope (Hampton Roads Pub.), Paul Pearsall, Ph.D., uses the example of the famous composer to introduce the immense body of research now labeled as “positive psychology.” He notes that in addition to PTSD (post-traumatic shock syndrome) there is evidence for PTTR, or post-traumatic thriving response, a reaction that is created by SIG, or stress induced growth.

Positive psychology is founded on four basic areas of research: the hardiness of individuals, the happiness that results from a total involvement in life, the importance of finding meaning in one’s life, the importance of optimism, and finding ways in which our actions make a difference.

Also see “Massage: Good for Body, Mind, Spirit”: http://www.are-cayce.org/members/venture_inward/05062001/article.asp?ID=Massage-Good_for_Body_Mind_Spirit Venture Inward, May/June 2001

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