This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of June, 1926, in accordance with request made by his nephew, Mr. [900].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Dr. T. B. House.

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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, and you will answer any questions regarding this body that I may ask you.
2. EC: Now, as we find there are specific conditions that produce abnormal conditions in the functioning of the organism of the body. We find also there is the effect of conditions as have been brought about by application of conditions for the relief of abnormalities in the body, where the effects rather than the cause have been treated.
3. Now, these are conditions as we find them in this body, [90], we are speaking of. First:
4. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find abnormal in the pressure, produced both by the trouble as has been caused by the application of properties for the system and by reflex conditions of those conditions in the body that really produce the trouble, see? This condition is, as we see, in the dorsal region - 4th, 5th, 6th dorsal.
5. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, this we find the greater trouble in the body, for with the impinioned nerves the condition becomes exaggerated to such an extent as to produce lesion that affects the respiratory system - this hard breathing, this shortness of breath, this tendency to feel that the diaphragm pushes upward, this irritation in throat, in the nasal cavities, produced by an over stimulation through these impinioned centers in the system attempting to adjust themselves, producing this spasmodic condition in the lungs, bronchials and larynx, this tendency for phlegm to rise in the throat, this stooping of the shoulders, this tendency for the depletion in the general system, by that sedative as is to relax overtaxing the heart and FORCING the circulation through other channels, brings about the condition in heart's action, see? and the blood pressure.
6. The general system throughout under this strain of debilitation, the digestion at times attacked through this same condition, see?
7. Now, to overcome these, we would three conditions observe.
8. First, do not take sweets or stimulants to ANY excess in the body - that is, tea or coffee, or any of that nature. Not things with too much sugar, for this tends to irritate this condition.
9. Correct by at least thirty-six to forty-two (36 to 42) adjustments (it will take that many, so that these will remain in their place), osteopathically given, adjustments and manipulations with it, applying heat, that the adjustments may not overtax the system in this dorsal region. We will relieve this strain.
10. To assist the lungs, the bronchials, the larynx, to overcome that asthmatic condition as appears from time to time, use tablets (5 grains) Calcidin, see? Let these dissolve and swallow same, as they dissolve in the mouth, see? or this may be dissolved and taken as a dose, or it may be taken internally, see? This will reduce the irritation. These may be taken every few hours, when it's necessary, but, as the manipulation and the adjustments are made, these may be gradually reduced, as the diet is kept with same, and we will build the system, else, if these corrections are not made, we MAY find such depressions in the heart's action as to produce acute conditions in the heart's action, or in the lung and heart's action, through the coronary artery, see? Do, then, as we have given. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) Is there any organic trouble with the heart?
    (A) Purely the reflex condition as is seen from this pressure produced through the secondary cardiac plexus, and through cardiac plexus proper, and with sedative overcharging the blood supply, through hypogastric and through the arterial circulation, see? Not an organic - rather the effects of conditions, though it may become organic, is this kept up, for this reduction, see? in the body, resistance, the vitality being run low, is the effect of the system trying to adjust itself and of those conditions applied to the body to adjust heart's action and to overcome the asthmatic condition. The sedatives for the lungs increase the heart's action, and that as has been given for the heart's action has been detrimental in the REBUILDING centers in blood supply and through the whole system, for, as we see how that with segmentations in the dorsal region, as given - 5th, 6th, 7th, 4th, 3rd, see? this affects directly the heart's action through the pulmonaries, producing irritations from the first segmentation in the 5th and 6th vertebra to the lungs, and to the bronchials, see? Then, with the stimulation of circulation, and the relaxing of the lung proper, through inhalation and through the taking of properties to overcome this, we draw up, as it were, the diaphragm, in attempting to pump the blood through, see? Now, when we relax these conditions, we must diet the body so that this condition will not be crowded into the system. Keep eliminations open, liver acting well. Do not overload the kidneys, for sugars will, you see. So will stimulants as coffee and tea, etc., see? These may be taken in moderation. No heavy meats, but rather that of whole wheat, cereal, fruits, such as those, see? and it will take, as is given, thirty-six to forty-two (36 to 42) such adjustments, which should be given every other day at least until these are corrected.
12. (Q) Should this sedative be withdrawn?
    (A) There are times when portions will be necessary, but this as is given, of the Calcidin and iodine, is to take the place for the lungs, which will not necessitate so much. The sedative is only being used as that to open the lung cells, see? so the body can get its breath.
13. (Q) How often should he take this Calcidin?
    (A) Whenever necessary, or the irritations is such - that is, not under three to four hours apart, see? unless its very severe, when of course two may be taken at once.
14. (Q) Had the body better be quiet, or should it take moderate exercise?
    (A) Take the exercise. Keep about the regular business. Let the body sit down - it would die! because the strength and resistance is keeping going.
    Do, then, as we have given, for the better conditions of this body, [90], we are speaking of.
15. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. 6/17/26 Nephew [900]'s letter: "You recall a recent interpretation [900-240, Par. 9-A, 10-A] that told of the coming of the death of my Uncle [90], who lives in ..., Mo.
   I wired to find out about him and he wrote back that his asthma was bothering him terribly among other things, and had him down to 128 lbs. He was a man tall and broad who weighed about 175 to 190 lbs. So you see the correlation. Now I am writing him to tell him of the readings and if he wants one will certainly let you know at once."
2. 6/24/26 Nephew [900]'s letter: "Also please find enclosed letter from my Uncle [90] requesting a physical for himself and wife [92]. Of course he knows not what it is all about, as I have not seen him in years. He lives in ..., Mo., and as you see will be ... at the hours specified... As the reading on my dream seemed to indicate death soon I would say there was little time to lose. Of course his is the option of whether he will follow the advice given or not, but he seems anxious for it and we may but render what service we may. I understand his health is very poor, in spite of his being about, for his is a chronic suffering of long standing. I Don't know what is wrong with his wife [92], but she is evidently not well."

REPORTS

1. 7/08/26 Nephew [900]'s letter: "[90] was delighted with the reading and he wrote me asking me the cost, as many others who read his were surprised and wanted readings. I wrote back it cost as much as the individual could possibly afford to give, and that they should send in their applications. His wife [92] at ... wants one. She is a good talker - would pay to give her one soon. We may raise some money [for the 'work']; not from [90] because he has none, but through him and his salesmanship efforts."
2. 8/05/26 Wife's [92] letter: "[90] does not feel well this morning. He has been advised by Dr. Wilson (who gave him a thorough examination and found his heart bad) to leave ..., Mo. as soon as he can locate in other climate and his brothers wish it very much too. He has written to Phoenix, Ariz., and also Baird, Texas."
3. 8/09/26 Nephew [900]'s letter: "The information on [90] according to his wife is none too encouraging."
4. 9/22/26 Nephew [900]'s letter: "I want my Uncle [90] to have a reading as I had a dream sometime ago that he could die at any time or in any one of his asthmatic attacks."
5. 9/24/26 See 90-2.

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