This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 14th day of August, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [3153], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by A. M. Godfrey, also Mr. McNeil, through Mr. F. S. Royster, Jr., for whom he works.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [3153] and wife.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 10:45 to 11:00 A. M. Eastern Standard 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, [3153].
3. As we find, there are conditions that disturb the better physical functioning of this body. These are of an unusual nature, as these affect directly the nervous systems - from there having grown superfluous cartilage in the segments along the spine where there are the cushions or the cartilage forces between segments.
4. In the pressures upon the sympathetic system these cause acute pains in locomotion and in the areas below, principally, though at times above - in the nature of the growths on each of these. We find these in the 7th and 8th dorsal, and in the 10th and 11th dorsal. Thus the effect is more to the sciatic center on the right side, though these "burrs" are upon the left side.
5. These as we find may be materially aided. It will require time, it will require patience, it will require persistence on the part of the body.
6. To be sure, there has been such a period of these that the structural portions of the body have - in a manner - become distorted.
7. To bring ease to the body, when there are the acute spells - which come from the pressures (the atmospheric pressure has much to do with the body - when there is a great deal of dampness it causes acute pain - if there's too dry or too hot, this may cause the pain - just the opposite, you see) - when there is the acute pain, use - under the direction of a physician - the compound in the tincture made into a drug from the poppy, combined with that which is very
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penetrating; that is:
8. Obtain a physician's prescription for this compound to be used only externally - three parts Tincture of Laudanum and one part Aconite. Half an ounce, or an ounce, will be more than sufficient. This would be painted on, and then apply wet heat - as from a towel wrung out of hot water - which will cause these properties to be driven in. Use this wherever the pain is, you see, because this changes. The pain is usually in the nerve tension along the thigh or limb, but at other periods it will be close to the spine, and in the lower portion of the back. Apply this compound to relieve the acute pain.
9. Of course, take the sedatives when necessary, but keep away from them as much as practical. Continue with the morphia product being used, you see, when necessary, but keep as far away from this as possible.
10. Twice a week use these:
11. On Tuesdays use the Ultra-Violet Ray, the Mercury Quartz Light, with the green glass projected between this and the body; using it for a minute or a minute and a half, not longer, over affected area - that is, over the spine.
12. On Tuesdays use the Infra-Red; this for at least forty to sixty minutes.
13. Each of these should be followed with a GENTLE oil rub, using ONLY Peanut Oil. Massage this gently into the spine, from the area between the shoulders to the end of the spine - just what the body will absorb.
14. These treatments may be given by anyone in sympathy with the condition. The light treatments may be obtained by renting the machines and giving them at home. Don't overdo it, however, nor underdo it!
15. The Mercury Hand Lamp (the Ultra-Violet) and also the Infra-Red may be rented, from Powers & Anderson.
16. Do these, and when the conditions have been builded so that there is the reaction again in the body for the effects to be eliminated and normalcy established in structural portions, especially the nerve centers in areas indicated, we would give further instructions.
17. Do these and we will find we will bring bettered conditions for this body.
18. Ready for questions.
19. (Q) Should I continue wearing the heavy corset? (A) As we find, after a month or six weeks this may be gradually left off.
20. (Q) Is it harmful to drive a car? (A) It's a strain on the body, but that much exercise is really good, IF the body can stand it. But don't take the
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exercise and then have to use the opiate to ease the pain resulting from it! Do these things, and in four to six months we would give further instructions.
21. Were through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file " " Miss Goodall for indexing (For the Laudanum and Aconite solution to be applied externally, we would refer you to either of these doctors for obtaining a prescription, if you have trouble getting it from your own physician: Dr. James R. Parker, Bankers Trust Bldg., Norfolk, Va. Dr. R. W. Woodhouse, Cor. 17th & Atlantic, Va. Beach, Va. If unable to secure locally the green glass to be used between the ultra-violet and the body, it may be ordered from: The American Plate and Window Glass Co., Prospect Ave., East Orange, N.J., $2.50 per sq. ft.) .)