Reading 4329-2

TEXT OF READING 4329-2 F 59 (Practical Nurse)

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Date: 9/4/1926 Sex: F Age: 59 ReadingID: 12149

This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of September, 1926, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [4329].

[Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Dr. T. B. House.]

Time of Reading 10:50 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. …, Ohio.

1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for the further improvement of same, and you will answer the questions regarding same that I will ask you.

2. EC: Yes, we have the body here. This we have had before, you see.

3. Now, while there are many changes in the physical conditions of the body from that as we have had here before, some are bettered, some are not so good, yet the general condition may be considered bettered. In the changes as exist, we find there are many various conditions that enter into the changes, some showing the good, some showing that not so good, as is seen in that necessary for the physical forces to be fully in control of the nerve systems, and consciously so.

4. The mental forces, the sympathetic system, the auditory system, and the sensory system, improved.

5. In the cerebro-spinal system not so much, the cause being that full consciousness of the reactions in the system is attempted to be gained in a physical sense.

6. Now the physical must be improved for the physical body to be assisted. In those centers, then, where the blood supply is governed so much by the nerve system, this shows that the reaction in same has not received the same impetus, or incentive, for the normal conditions as other portions of the body has. Hence the nervous chills that occasionally show over the body. With same comes nerve reactions through the digestive system, and through various portions of the body. The extremities and the sympathetic system reacting to same, shows how that in the capillary circulation, in the lymph centers of the nerve reaction, we have those that cause distress to the body.

7. The reaction as is received from the vibratory forces as were set in motion in the body produced that as an over stimulation of any nature would apply to a nerve system, or to any system wherein over doses, or over exercise of that as is necessary to bring a normal equilibrium is produced. Hence those brought detrimental conditions rather than improved conditions - while, were they taken in their NORMAL way, or in the manner as was outlined, we would find these would prove beneficial - that is, the vibrations from the silver, from the iron, see? to central portion of body, to create an equilibrium, and in creating that equilibrium creating an equal vibration to the proper incentives for normal rebuilding to a nerve system, stabilizing, thereby, the conditions in the body.

8. Then, for the better conditions of the body at the present time, and under the existent forces, as has been given, we would keep those vibrations as were given, in the MANNER as given - that is, in the reduced quantity - not in the high quantity - and apply, osteopathically, those reactive forces in the centers that govern the locomotion of the body, and an equalization of nerve reaction in the centers along the cerebro-spinal system, especially those in the cervical center - 4th as specific - 2nd in dorsal, as specific, and 10th in the dorsal, and the 2nd and 3rd in lumbar. These reactions, as would be created by such manipulations (rather than adjustments), would assist that as of the vibration as set by silver and iron to the body. Then do that. Ready for questions.

9. (Q) Does the throat trouble, behind tonsils, above larynx, tend toward tuberculosis? (A) No. A reaction from that of the centers, as created in the improper vibratory force as is set from the 4th cervical centers to throat, larynx, and that portion of the body.

10. (Q) What is the condition of the aorta, and the remedy? (A) That over taxation to the nerve system produces that vibration as is set in its action to the aorta. No organic trouble, no distressing conditions, were the vibrations as come from the centers in the cervical, dorsal, regions, corrected by stimulation in vibratory and in the massage osteopathically.

11. (Q) What is the cause and remedy for the stinging distress with soreness in right and left heart - along the breast bone? (A) Same nerve vibration as set in an improper way and manner. Correct the centers from which such radiations come, both in the dorsal and cervical region, with the branches of same that come to the capillary and lymph circulation, and the condition disappears.

12. (Q) What is the remedy for the spleen, stomach, liver, kidneys, and intestinal troubles? (A) Correct that condition as exists in the nervous system, especially as radiates from the solar plexus, in the 10th dorsal, as given.

13. (Q) Is there any remedy for arthritis in finger joints and knees? (A) Correct the eliminations, as will be set in motion by the conditions as corrected, and we will find these removed, as is produced by the improper eliminations and leaving of drosses in system.

14. (Q) Will the use of battery correct short hours of sleep and many other troubles? How long must it be used? (A) Producing a correct equilibrium in system, and these will bring about such, by the use of the battery and the application of those as necessary to create the equilibrium in the nerve system - using same an hour each day, in the correct way and manner, alternately from one to the other, and as long as is necessary, and until the correct equilibrium is created in the nerve system and in the vibration as created from same.

15. (Q) Is the ache in back when on feet much, below waist, rheumatic? (A) Rather that of the nerve action in the lumbars, from over pressure - not rheumatic.

16. (Q) State kind and strength of solution to be used with battery? (A) These have been given. Use those as given - 10% solution is the silver and in the iron.

17. That is all the questions.

18. We are through with this reading.

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 9/8/26 [4329]‘s ltr. to EC:

…, Ohio

Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.

Dear Mr. Cayce:-

Your diagnosis given Sep. 4th came yesterday. YOU ARE A MARVEL, I must say! Though to follow your advice hits my pocketbook harder than ever. I shall DO IT - RELIGIOUSLY - keeping ever before me the GOAL of IMPROVED HEALTH - which will enable me to yet serve humanity (and myself) a little longer!

Referring to your reading, I have often said that you told the truth but didn’t tell it all. - Which was all that could be expected in ONE reading - So now, with TWO readings I feel that you have told about all there IS to tell and I am so glad it coincides with my feelings and symptoms so ACCURATELY.

I WISH I could AUGMENT the figures on the enclosed check, TEN TIMES MORE. It would THEN fall short of conveying my appreciation to you, Mrs. Cayce, and Miss Davis! I KNOW, Mr. Cayce, that you are on the “right track” - and I shall cooperate by engaging, at once, the services of Dr. Mansfield, the osteopath here who relieved sister [4848] so much of her head distresses.

Of course I admit, that I do not feel so sure of the affects of the battery - since the distressing experiences I had with it, altho I used it but ONCE with the full strength solution of silver - eleven times after that the 10% solution was used, and always my head felt so badly, including my jaws and teeth. But - NOW that your second reading still advises it - the effect may be the reverse used in conjunction with the osteopath massage, which will as you say, or as I interpret - EQUALIZE ALL the VIBRATIONS of the body. The effect from the FIRST misuse of the silver solution should be worn off by THIS TIME!

You stated in answer to question #8, that “10% solution of silver and in the iron is to be used”. I wonder if you may have misworded that - as nothing has ever been said before about the tincture of iron having to be reduced. Please let me know about this. I shall begin with the 10% silver tonight and alternate with the full strength iron - for five nights - then rest TWO nights as heretofore advised - while awaiting further word from you.

I haven’t time to write more now, but be assured that this letter carries sincerest approbation of your NOBEL work, and a heart full of good wishes and gratitude to you all.

Sincerely, [4329]

By the way, I want you to know that the “lost” reading of sister’s [4848]‘s (last spring) was FOUND! She thinks that it was pushed off into the table drawer with OPENED mail - when they were both sick. The poor dear felt so badly, to think their carelessness caused you the trouble of sending her another copy. So ends the mystery! - hoping the like may never occur again. - They both send their kindest wishes and best regards.

R2. 9/16/26 EC’s ltr. to [4329]:

Mrs. [4329] …, Ohio

My dear Mrs. [4329]

I was glad to have yours of the 8th, and I am in hopes that you are already seeing wonderful results from carrying out the suggestions as were given.

We had a very thorough demonstration of the effect of one carrying out the suggestions fully in a case we had here a few weeks ago. A lady brought a child here [noted in 5566-4 Reports] from Alabama - the child had been running a temperature for more than a year, with scarcely more than a day at a time that it wasn’t above a hundred. There was a physician here who carried out the suggestions as were given, and in less than two days there was no more temperature, and neither has there been since, now nearly six weeks since the beginning. I have never seen such an improvement in my life. Of course, they stayed right here at home, and we could give a check reading on it every few days, but that certainly demonstrated to us all the feasibility of the place that we’re trying to build. Won’t it be fine when you can help us out with this?

As regarding the battery solutions, I think the correct vibration would only be gotten from the 10% silver solution and the 10% iron. We certainly hope that you are feeling better and better every day, and that you will let us hear from you whenever you have the opportunity.

Mrs. Cayce and Miss Davis ask to be remembered, and please give my kindest personal regards to Mr. [4847] and Mrs. [4848].

Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD

R3. 10/30/26 [4329]‘s letter:

…, Ohio

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.

Dear Folks:-

Your Hospital fund appeal received. It distresses me that I cannot respond even in the least way! All I can do is to wish you “God Speed” in your nobel efforts and work! You see at Mr. […]‘s death, I was thrown upon my own resources, which were very limited as I was thus as now, in ill health, and fifty years old to begin being buffeted about. Nine years (over) older now further handicaps me, so that I am powerless to do as I’d like. My goal (to get strong enough to resume light nursing) seems far off, and beyond my reach. I am not PROGRESSING at ALL TOWARD BETTER HEALTH under present methods which I am using - but my faith in your ability does not diminish ONE BIT, - it’s simply that I feel my case is too OBSTINATE to YIELD.

Five weeks ago I contracted a very peculiar cold coughed day & nite & ran slight temperature latter part of days. Had most peculiar distress in head & entire neck, - took two osteopath treatments a wk. but had to suspend use of Mr. Brown’s Applicator (was too ill). I have taken 14 osteopath treatments - and ten Applicator treatments toward my ADDITIONAL 30 days trial use - which Mr. Brown extended. (So many of the first 30 were taken under wrong directions, you know.)

I wish I could say that they BENEFIT me, or that I could see SOMETHING which they do! The Applicator is the most discouraging of anything I’ve ever tried! After using it all summer & fall, I am not SURE that I am using it RIGHT, YET! Recently in correspondence with Mr. Brown, he reminded me that I was to have the silver nitrate solution, made with alcohol, whereupon I replied that my last reading did not say so, & that I had asked for the reading expressly to learn the correct solutions for the Applicator. Of course he acquiesced to your prescription, but it has left me feeling in DOUBT, & UNEASY.

You advised 10% solution of tincture of iron which I procured & used; but recently when needing a FRESH supply, the druggist got me all mixed up by saying that 10% could mean TWO WAYS. - 13% is FULL STRENGTH TINCTURE or as I would say 13/13. - 3% less would be 10/13, almost full strength, you see. THAT could or is called 10% tincture of iron. But, ONE TENTH of full tincture (13/13) - that is - 1 part, to 9 parts water, is the other 10% tinct. iron. - THIS is very WEAK in iron - the kind I have used ever since my LAST READING. Up to that time, I had used full strength tinct. as directed.

I tried to explain the difference in these two 10% tinctures to Mr. Brown, yet in his letter this week, he advised 50% addition of alcohol, to my present solution (as alcohol is a better carrier) but as you can see, that would never do. The solution is ALREADY SO WEAK. The bottles for solutions furnished with applicator are only 2 oz. size. Mr. Brown has ALWAYS referred to them as 4 oz. SIZE. Therein may lie the error - as a 4 oz bottle would hold more iron (2 oz. of iron & 2 of alcohol) - see? I have asked him to be more explicit.

Please tell me whether I am to follow his advice or not? And if I should have the silver nitrate also made with alcohol? I feel that I cannot afford another Reading just to consider this same thing over again.

But if I thot there was any CHANCE of any OTHER METHOD being prescribed & GIVING UP the APPLICATOR, I would certainly sanction it with all HASTE and DELIGHT! - I am out of PATIENCE and FAITH with it! My directions from Mr. Brown are so INDEFINITE and MISLEADING. My time and efforts have been squandered all Summer and fall, EXPERIMENTING ALL FOR NOTHING! Besides it is the most inconvenient Appliance, possible to use. One must bother with ice - which is expensive - and consume the whole evening getting ready for, and taking the treatment! It precludes even a neighborhood call or having evening callers, also an overnight visit. And to think of using it when on a nursing case, would be ENTIRELY out of the QUESTION, as one couldn’t be provided with ice and a 2 gal. crock, if one DID happen to have the time.

Dear Mr. Cayce, please do not misunderstand me! I’d gladly make MORE and GREATER sacrifices, if there WAS THE LEAST IMPROVEMENT in MY HEALTH.

Osteopath treatments “use me up” somewhat, and I must lie around much of the day. My head is full of distress - especially back part & back of neck.

Am so nervous and have no endurance, circulation so poor, throat, ears and eyes involved more - really I don’t know what to do, I am that DISHEARTENED! It chafes me to live such a SELFISH LIFE!

I have thought what a wonderful privilege it would be to be strong and a co-worker in your new hospital!

How I shall hope & pray for your highest success! I would be glad to receive a couple more of the Testimonial booklets to give away with the other booklets.

I must beg your pardon for IMPOSING a letter of this length and tenor, upon your valuable time, for no doubt you are fairly besieged with correspondence.

Perhaps I can write more cheerful next time.

With heartiest good wishes to all, I am

Sincerely (Mrs.) [4329]

R4. 11/10/26 EC’s ltr. to [4329]:

Mrs. [4329] …, Ohio

Dear Mrs. [4329]

I find yours of the 30th on my desk on my return from a very sad mission to our old home in Kentucky. My mother passed away on the 26th. Though she was seventy-one, and had lived a very useful life, being a great sufferer though, especially in the last three years - none of us felt equal to the task of giving her up, but such partings we know must come to all

• but I find it very, very hard indeed to reconcile myself to the circumstances and conditions.

Now, in reference to yourself, Mrs. [4329] I am sorry to know that you are not improving and that you find it so hard to get the applicator straightened out. I think of my poor mother when she said to me, “Son, this little appliance has kept Mother alive for three years. Surely there must be some efficacy in its application.” I believe, Mrs. [4329], the best thing to do would be for us to make another reading, and if possible make it entirely from questions. You make out a list of questions - ask everything that you can regarding your condition. Of course my being away has put appointments far, far, ahead, and made me behind with my work - but, if we are sure in finding you home most any day, I feel that in the next few weeks, anyway, we will have the opportunity to take this up. I will try to include questions regarding the appliance, should same be suggested to be used again. I’ll try to get these so explicit that there will be no trouble with it.

I feel that I can appreciate your feelings, and all the circumstances surrounding same, especially so after having passed through this experience of the last few weeks. We want to be of help if possible, and appreciate your faith and confidence in what we are trying to do, and I certainly hope and trust, and pray, that the strength and the knowledge and power will be given me through these Forces to suggest that something for you that will bring health and happiness.

Let us hear from you regarding this, won’t you?

With kindest personal regards from all,

Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD

R5. 11/18/26 [4329]‘s letter:

…, Ohio

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Cayce:-

Yours of the 10th received. I regret so deeply, the loss of your beloved mother! I, too, know the sadness of such partings, having lost my parents years ago! Nothing - NO ONE

• can fill a mother’s place, but I like to think that their spirits are near - that they have only stepped over a threshold, into the spirit world, as from one room to another; and after having left off their material vestment - with all its cares, sorrows, & afflictions - the soul is freed and at peace. Yes “Peace that passeth all understanding”! Then why, oh, why do we grieve? YET - WE DO! The sympathy of friends comforts us, but the ache and terrible void in our hearts remains. Since words are futile, and nothing but “TIME” can assuage our grief. From my own experience, I know that your grief, dear friends, will be mitigated by your service to others, which, of course, would please your dear departed parent more than anything else! So let me say that I hope you may receive all the power, from the great storehouse of the Universal Mind forces, to meet every demand - healing every afflicted person that appeals to you!

As regards my case, I think you are right - that it would be wise to have another reading. I want to be fair to you, also to Mr. Brown & myself. Please tell me, did your mother use the same kind of applicator that I am using, getting vibrations through minerals the same way? If that was what you meant, it would renew my confidence.

I am wondering if I should continue using it as I am now, (with 10% Silver Nitrate, and 10% tincture iron (that is 10/13% to which was added 50% alcohol.) While WAITING for a reading - which will be sometime you said.

I shall cut down Osteopath treatments to one a week, until the new reading. At the end of this week I will have taken 19. The Dr. thinks my condition better, and agreed to one a wk.

I am here so constantly, that an indefinite date for reading will not be risky or if you could tell me “the WEEK”, I could manage to not leave the house from ten A.M. till 3:30 P.M. to better ensure your catching me.

Following are some questions -

Does use of APPLICATOR AGGRAVATE and INTENSIFY the NERVE DISTRESS in my HEAD?

Also, does it cause slight ROARING in ears, & a feeling as if a bubble were breaking? (Latter continuously at times yet have no cold)

Since using the iron & alcohol solution for over a week, my head is more distressed, and urine almost colorless. Is THAT or something else the cause?

Would SOME OTHER REMEDY be better for me than the APPLICATOR, for general conditions and to make me sleep longer hrs! (Quite often I fail to sleep until 2 & 3 A.M. but after that sleep well till 8 or 8:30. - seldom get over six hrs. sleep during night.)

If use of Applicator is advised again please state, EXPLICITLY the way minerals are to be prepared and proportions - stating definitely the percent.

What causes HANDS, FACE & FEET to bloat?

When lying on right side (especially) the act of SWALLOWING causes a little sound in that part of throat (one of the complications of a terrible cold a few weeks ago). Is there any OBSTRUCTION of passages of air when swallowing? (At times it seemed difficult to swallow water)

Are OSTEOPATH TREATMENTS benefiting spinal condition?

HOW MANY MORE should I take?

If any of these questions are inconsistent, omit them. I would be glad to hear from you as soon as possible, yet those sicker than I, should have precedence.

Mr. & Mrs. […] join me in kindest regards and heartfelt sympathy. Mrs. [4329]

R6. 11/25/26 [4329]‘s ltr. to EC:

…, Ohio

Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.

Dear Mr. Cayce:-

I suppose my letter of last week - containing questions - has reached you ere this. There is on in particular that I forgot to include which is as follows:

Was it CONGESTION of ARTERIES in my NECK and HEAD which caused such distress during my last severe cold a few weeks ago?

Have I hardening of the arteries?

If so is the condition in the advanced stage?

I am very anxious to know about this, for there is still soreness when pressing lightly along the veins of my neck, besides I am subject to what I call “Nervous headache in the NECK” - as well as head. The distress is in the artery leading from the temple to chest above the heart - and different movements of the body causes distress at different points. Another thing I want to ask NOW is whether or not you would be jeopardizing your power, if you digressed from healing subjects to that of solving a little mystery?

The mystery is this: - during my absence last spring, a person borrowed part of a musical instrument belonging to me, (dear to me because it had been Mr. […]‘s [her husband’s]). The part belonging TO ME was not returned, but an inferior - SMALLER part was returned IN ITS PLACE - spoiling the quality production of music.

In case you would attempt to locate the missing article when giving my reading, I will restate the facts more clearly, if needed. As the person who is responsible for this exchange is a nephew of Mrs. [4847]‘s - Paul […] Inre Ave., this city - it would make better feelings could we know that he is innocent - as he claims - and WHO the GUILTY PERSON IS.

Bear in mind dear Mr. Cayce, that I would not ask this extra “feature” if there is ANY CHANCE of detriment to your psychic power for the good of the sick. No, I would not ask it for the WORLD!

R7. 11/27/26 See 4329-3.

Background

Background

B1. See 4329-1.

Mentioned Entities

Vibration, Ohio, Osteopathy, Gertrude Cayce, Virginia Beach, Gladys Davis, Healing, Massage Therapy, Physical Body, Soul, Alabama, Kentucky, Paul (Apostle), Temple of Solomon, Trial of Jesus, Universal Consciousness

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 4329-2, ReadingID 12149.