This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 16th day of November, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [3363], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [779] and Mrs. [310].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.)
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 10:45 to 10:55 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Ala.
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, [3363].
3. Now as we find, there are conditions that are abnormal for this body. These have to do with the abilities of the body in locomotion, from a physical reaction, and the general debilitation throughout the activity of organs.
4. As to sources of these, we find that these are primarily (from the spiritual and mental angle) a meeting of self.
5. In the pathological conditions that are active in the mind and the body, there is a lacking of proper eliminations. Also there is a crystallization of hormones in the circulation of lymph. Thus incoordination exists between the lymph or superficial circulation and the deeper circulation. Hence there are unbalanced conditions in the chemical forces of the body, as may be indicated by the tautness and even swelling at times in feet, ankles, knees, hands, shoulders, and even through trunk portion of the body at times. Also these are indicated in the character of abrasions that occur deep under the skin at times. These become as sores, or knots or cysts or as those things where there is lack of proper distribution of energies that have been used in the body. Not wholly toxic conditions, but producing toxic conditions by their lack of proper elimination.
6. The blood supply indicates variations as to heart activity, as to circulation in extremities and through the torso. Also in the nerve forces all the sympathetic nerves are under stress and strain, so that in movements of the body these cry out for relief, as it were. The lack of proper assimilation is a portion of the nerve disorders and
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disturbances. Poor eliminations are a result of the combination of these disturbances.
7. As we find, there may be aid, but it will require a long period. It will require being persistent and consistent. And unless the body and mind will take it all, and not just a part and become weary with it, do not begin - but keep right on with the injections or the sedatives that have been taken, which are only clogging the body further and will make the body become more and more useless for activity later on.
8. But if there is the desire to be consistent with these applications and to follow these alone:
9. Begin taking Atomidine internally, one drop in half a glass of water before the morning meal. Do this each morning for five days.
10. Also begin at the same time to massage the body thoroughly each evening when ready to retire, after the bath, is taken (and take it daily, just as hot as the body can take it). Even though it is painful, massage the body thoroughly during the bath, whether a sponge bath, a tub bath or a shower. Massage the body thoroughly with a good soap as Ivory or the like, that we may clear the pores of the skin with this massage. Do this each evening for five days.
11. Following such a bath and massage, give the body a thorough rub with this combination of oils, adding these in the order named: Usoline or Nujol (As the base)......4 ounces, Olive Oil...........................2 ounces, Peanut Oil..........................2 ounces, Oil of Pine Needles...............1/2 ounce, Oil of Sassafras Root.............1/2 ounce, Lanolin (liquefied).................1 ounce.
12. These will tend to separate, but shake together and massage in the body thoroughly - the limbs, the torso, the back. Do this daily for five days.
13. Then leave off these for five days, then commence all over again and continue five more days.
14. Then leave off five days.
15. THEN begin taking five drops of Atomidine each morning for five days. This is at the fourth series, you see. Take the five drops each morning for three days.
16. Then have - that evening, of the third day - an Epsom Salts Bath. Use at least twenty pounds of Epsom Salts in forty gallons of water. Massage the body thoroughly while in the bath. This may tend to make the body much sorer than
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it has been before, but do take the Bath and follow with the oil rubs the same as before.
17. Then leave off the Atomidine for at least two weeks, but continue the Baths and the oil rubs daily.
18. Then take five drops of Atomidine each morning for three days, and have another Epsom Salts Bath, followed with the oil rubs.
19. Leave off the Atomidine for two more weeks, and take again for three days, followed by the Epsom Salts Bath.
20. And, if the mind is kept right, there should be a great change.
21. As to the mental attitude: Be good for something. Not that we are questioning the purpose or the ideals of the body, but who healeth thy diseases, who forgiveth thy iniquities? These truths ye must trust in, actively; not merely passively but actively - holding no thought of grudge of any nature toward anyone. And you will find you will be a lot better.
22. Do that.
23. Ready for questions.
24. (Q) When beginning these treatments should I discontinue all that I am now taking? (A) As just indicated, unless there is a full trust in these suggestions, don't commence. If there is the full trust in that indicated, you won't take others. The pain may be severe, and if it becomes too severe, take the hypnotic - or be given a hypnotic, and not a narcotic.
25. We are through with this reading. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file