This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 2nd day of April, 1927, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [121].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [121] and Mr. Emerson.

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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.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here.
3. Now we find, while the body is very good in many respects, there are those physical conditions that cause disturbances in the body from time to time, and these may be corrected, when taken in time, yet these may CAUSE - without these conditions being corrected - such disturbance as to produce an accumulation within self that would prove detrimental to the physical forces in the body, yet these may be eliminated through the proper channels, and by the creating of that proper vibration within the body under those conditions that will bring about the normal eliminations - for, as we find, the drosses from non-eliminated used forces are the greater disturbing elements in the body, and the nerve strain under which the body exerts same produces the change in the effects of these conditions in the body.
4. Now, these are the conditions as we find them in this body, Mrs. [121] we are speaking of, present in this room. First:
5. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find good in many ways, yet it (the blood supply) is in that condition wherein hindrances in the eliminating centers, or the sudden change in the ability of organs to function normal, suddenly throws or brings abnormal conditions to the circulation, and eventually - from this hindered circulation - disturbances in the normalcy of the blood supply proper. These effects are seen, then, in THIS condition: At times, when such disturbances occur, there is the feeling in the extremities as of the tingling, or of needle pricks, as it were, in portions of the extremities, and these then are followed by sickness, or nausea, as it were, and swimming of the head. Not immediately, but when the circulation begins to assume its normal flow.
6. In the elements and constituents of the blood supply, we find there are evidences in the blood stream of hindered conditions, by either that of the adhesion or stricture in portions of functioning organisms, especially through the mesenteric system, and at times there are in the blood stream those elements that are detrimental to the cellular rebuilding force. Hence we find the body EASILY gains or loses in weight, by the ability of the blood, under the PRESENT conditions, to soon recuperate, or to be soon overcharged by destructive forces to the cellular forces of the body - for, as we find, the body - EACH body - made up of vibratory force and of cellular conditions within the physical forces, that are as small worlds or universes within themselves, and the blood stream that which correlates the ability of each of these atomic forces to work in unison throughout the system. Hence we see how (as is illustrated in this body, Mrs. [121]) that these may be easily thrown out of balance by hindered circulation, or an overcharge of those conditions that should be nominally eliminated from system through some of the outlets of the body, and are hindered by conditions existent.
7. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM OF THE BODY, in this we find many centers show the strain under which the body functions. Especially is this seen about the solar plexus center. Hence we have the signs of those depressions as exist in the physical forces through the mesenteric system - that is, the nerves and the plexus and the centers of the torso, or the trunk portion of body. Hence we find at times where lesions show in and about those glands that take from that digestion and add to the stature or building forces in the body, these have been disturbed in times back by adhesions - first by lesions, then by adhesions. See, the body has been under (in times back) a great nerve strain, even DEPRESSED in the higher vibration of the nerve system and of the functioning of a subjugated nerve system. In the reflexes from this - that is, from the solar plexus condition - we find that subjugation of nerve plexus caused, with the disturbed circulation, those repressions that at the time produced the fullness around the heart, and tendency to give that feeling of the pressure from the diaphragm upward, and the fullness or flushness to the body; yet extremities - especially the feet - cold, but hot flushes to the upper portion of body. A disturbed nerve reflex and the corresponding condition produced in the heart's action, though no organic heart condition.
8. In the sensory nerve system, and in the sympathetic - which is high, and vibrates not in unison with the body - hence we find temperamental conditions exist. At times the body, with good news, would feel exhilarated, good, high, above normal - and depressions would act the same way, and the body, without cause apparently, feels depressed. The abnormal vibration of the nerve systems in their action one with another. Disturbed centers and the blood stream causing these conditions.
9. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, brain forces good. Brain reflexes at times show the effect of nerve disturbances - that is, the body wonders at times why it thought or acted in a certain direction or way, and not understanding own self. This not a deficiency, but a lack of coordination between the nerve systems - which are as a unit, yet function one with each within itself - for remember, each organism, and each vibratory force as set in the body, is as of a unit within itself - and they are of the countless millions! See?
10. In throat, and in the lungs and larynx, this is very good. No organic conditions, though DISTURBANCES exist at times from a deflected nerve supply and a corresponding blood nourishment to these portions of body. Hence at times the activity of the throat and bronchials to clear themselves of SEEMING accumulation of mucus as is being eliminated through these channels. Yet this is NOT a deficiency, but a disturbance reflexly.
11. Lungs good.
12. Heart action normal, save at times, as is given, that repressions or disturbances occur from reflexes of depression in the lower nerve plexus, and sympathetically these conditions arise.
13. Stomach and digestive system - HERE we find the greater seat or the causes of conditions as have existed through the portions of the body, for in times back there were disturbances of the nature that brought about conditions in the lower portion of the stomach, or about the orifice of the duodenum, that produced an over acid condition in the lower portion of the body - that is, in the intestinal digestion - for all digestion does not take place in stomach - the assimilation for the body takes place, as of course is seen, below - but leaving the body (this is in times back; not at present, but the conditions as have brought about these disturbances in this body, Mrs. [121] we are speaking of) - in this condition there was created in the lower portion of the intestine that which caused irritation, by the constant rise of the hepatic circulation and the tendency of the blood to gather in this portion of the body, attempting through its natural means to overcome these disturbances. Hence, with the circulation turned, even with the condition corrected in part (as has been), we still find - with an overtaxed condition - this strain as comes to the body through the side, from the increased circulation, by improper incentive of nerve centers. That's present condition. Not always does it occur, but sympathetically the body expects it to occur and it OCCURS, see?
14. In the liver and the action of the pancreas:
15. The liver is functioning nearer normal, though there has been in the action of same a torpidity, and the tendency - from the reaction of same - to that of a plethora, especially in the left lobe, or in the large lobe, see? This caused the fullness to occur. NOW as the condition exists, very good, for the change in that as necessary to create the correct vibration for body has brought about more normal condition.
16. In the lower portion of the digestion, and through the colon, these we find have the tendency to be laggard in their functioning, by that depression as exists in the plexus center that cuts off, as it were, the reflexes to a normal circulation in the lower portion of the body.
17. In the functioning of the organs of the pelvis, these are very good, though the kidneys show that the body being out of balance at times, they are excessive in their attempt to eliminate drosses, and produce disturbances.
18. Now, to meet the needs of these conditions in this body, it becomes necessary, as we see, then, to create the correct vibration, and remove from the body these conditions in the normal way, without disturbing the equilibrium of the functioning of any organ above or below in its (the organ's) normal condition. Or, we produce the change of the condition in various portions of the body, as indications show that different parts are disturbed at the present time. To keep the circulation in the correct vibration, NOT medicine in the system, for these would be as those that would disturb one portion by excess at the expense of another portion of the body, BUT we would create that CORRECT vibration that will bring about the normal forces to each portion, and especially stimulating the blood supply to that condition wherein IT (the blood supply) may be kept nearer normal throughout, and at all times.
19. Then, we would apply to the solar plexus center those vibrations as are found in the Radium Appliance, and this will, as we see, act to the system in THIS manner:
20. In that vibration as is set in motion by these, is to CLARIFY the blood stream, through the ability of each cellular force to function in ITS normal manner, by being brought to its highest vibration that will function with each portion of the system through which it passes. Hence, acting not only as a strainer, but as a rejuvenator to each center through which the blood stream - in this perfect vibration - is sent.
21. In the diet, then, there should be kept that that will give to the digestion and the assimilation, with the blood corrected and with the nerves acting in the correct vibration, that that will be assimilated and will produce ELIMINATION in its proper way and manner. Vegetables - especially those that grow above ground. Not those that grow below. Leaves of every nature. Pod vegetables that grow above the ground only, and as much green and as much raw as the body will ASSIMILATE. Taking ALL with PLENTY of water! Use water inside and outside for the body. Keep the system cleansed, for this will allow the perfect assimilation and the perfect eliminations, with the body set in its proper vibration. In applying the water externally, would be to produce all along the nerve centers of the cerebro-spinal system, each morning, COLD, see? and rubbed until the body is aglow, as it were, for each center then receives its proper stimulation, and the whole vibration will be set in better attunement.
22. Keep the pad on the body most of the time, except when such is being applied, see? Do that. Ready for questions.
23. (Q) Which Radium pad would be best for this body?
    (A) That of the second vibration, or called Double X.
24. (Q) What causes the cramping in the stomach?
    (A) This produced by various conditions, but - as seen from that as has been given - at the time it is caused by the improper foods, or the call of the blood supply to meet the needs of those conditions as were produced in times back, when lacerations were caused in the lower portion of stomach, and the improper incentives being set in motion by the depression in the solar plexus, this produces that call, or that flow of blood abnormal, and - as is seen, and as has been given - hence these vibratory forces as are to be set to prevent this condition becoming centralized in the mesenteric system, or from producing a condition where it builds from within itself - becoming engorged, or enlarged, or conditions that would necessarily be removed externally, see? These may be overcome by using these vibrations, and by keeping that necessary in the system, see? through the diet, see? No meats, but those vibrations in as much green vegetables as possible, and ONLY vegetables above the ground. Those of the tuberous nature produce too much of that vibration that produces the same effect within the system, and these we are trying to prevent, or MUST prevent, see?
25. (Q) Are raisins and dates good for the body?
    (A) Very good, for these create the necessary iron as is necessary in the blood supply, that will be seen in vibration by the Radium Appliance, see? or the Radium in the system.
26. (Q) Milk and butter good for the body?
    (A) Very good.
27. (Q) Mayonnaise Dressing?
    (A) Not too MUCH! If properly made, very good.
28. (Q) Made with lemon and salt?
    (A) Lemon and salt and oil, yes.
29. (Q) What will relieve the stiffness in the knees?
    (A) Create the proper elimination, and those poisons as are gathered by improper circulation will be taken away, for these are as poisons left in the ends of tissue by improper circulation, as has been described and given. When we have the full blood supply running through the system, it will take out all drosses - for drosses are not only as poisons created in digestion, but as poisons that are left by used system, for when the body functions it uses or burns up, and of necessity the ashes must be removed, see?
30. (Q) Would electric light baths be beneficial to this body?
    (A) Not with the Radium. Otherwise it may be given. However, that of the Radium vibration is better, for it is the highest vibration of this same force, which is necessary for the nerve and blood supply. Rather the Radium emanations.
31. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. 12/20/27 Letter: "I have been in bad health for several years and having heard of some of your work am in great hope that you can tell me a cure for my trouble."

REPORTS

1. 4/27 Answer to questionnaire: "I really think your reading is correct. There is nothing to cause me to think otherwise, and to the best of my ability am going to carry out your suggestions."

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