Reading 1617-1

TEXT OF READING 1617-1 M 70

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Date: 6/16/1938 Sex: M Age: 70 ReadingID: 7687

This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 16th day of June, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1617], new Associate Member of the Ass”n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Hugh Lynn Cayce at meeting in N.Y. of Psychic Research Society.

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.]

Time of Reading Set bet. 10:30 and 11:30 A. M. Taken 11:20 to 11:30 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. N.Y. City. (Physical Suggestion)

1. EC: Yes.

2. Now as we find with this body, there is a complication of disturbing forces; and these arise from those infectious forces as related to the superficial circulation; causing a great deal of disturbance at times.

3. And combined with same, the lack of the proper assimilations is the basis of the other disturbance; hence the reactions produced in the bodily functions.

4. These then are conditions as we find them with this body, Mr. [1617] we are speaking of:

5. We find that the applications made from time to time for corrective forces have lacked in making the proper reactions in the blood stream, owing to the improper manner in which assimilations have taken place and do take place.

6. Then, as we find:

7. First we would have the preparations of the body, as it were, for activities within the system; through the hydrotherapy reactions such as may be had with Fume Baths - with the combination of Oils in same that would reduce this irritation to the superficial circulation. We would use in the water or in the Fume Bath, an equal combination of Pine Oil (or Oil of Pine needles) and Compound Tincture of Benzoin. These Fume Baths we would take at least every week; for the conditions in the circulatory forces; using the massage, you see.

8. Also, every other week, until these conditions clear somewhat, we would have the colon irrigations to cleanse the area of the toxic forces that are active in the system.

9. Then we would apply the low electrical forces of the Diathermy, you see; for cleansing the system. This should not be high, but applied in such a manner as to make for corrections through the assimilating and the draining forces from the hepatic circulation.

10. As we find, these follow through those applications as made with Berg [William M. Berg, Ph.T.] would be the better.

11. Then the attitude of the body:

12. This must be a part of the whole applications; that is:

13. If there is to be given greater strength physically and mentally, these applications are to be made with the attitude of helpful hopefulness, and the using of same in relationships to others for CONSTRUCTIVE purposes.

14. Such an attitude, combined with the applications, should as we find bring the bettered conditions for this body of Mr. [1617].

15. Ready for questions.

16. (Q) What about the diet? (A) This should be rather outlined by those who make the applications, and according to the reactions seen or indicated by same.

17. We are through for the present.

Copy to Self ” ” Ass’n file

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 6/20/38 Letter from [1617] to EC:

New York

Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.

Dear Mr. Cayce:

In reply to yours of the 18th. I beg to advise that I received your reading. Being less than a layman in biology and medical science I shall be unable to give information regarding the efficacy of the treatments and correctness of the diagnosis until after the former will have been applied. But after careful perusal of the diagnosis it appears to me to be correct. I have not yet consulted Dr. Berg but I shall in a day or two.

I am hesitating between Dr. Berg and another competent physician who is a friend of mine. The possibility of becoming the object of protracted treatment and the concomitant expense makes me hesitate between Dr. Berg and my physician. The treatment suggested seems so simple, that any physician would do.

I am anxious to hear your opinion in the matter. In the meantime I wish to thank you.

Sincerely

R2. 6/21/38 EC’s response:

Dr. Mr. [1617]

Thanks for yours of 20th - sincerely hope you will find results when you give the suggestions a fair trial. Will thank you to let us know how you come along - and can we be of help, are glad to do so.

With all good wishes and hoping to have been of a service.

Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce

Background

Background

B1. 6/11/38 He verified appointment submitting no questions.

Mentioned Entities

Hydrotherapy, Virginia Beach, Gertrude Cayce, Gladys Davis, Hugh Lynn Cayce, Massage Therapy, New York City, Purpose, Trial of Jesus

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 1617-1, ReadingID 7687.