This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 2nd day of December, 1930, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [162].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. EC: We have the body, [162], here. Now, we find there are differences in the physical conditions in the present from that as when information was first sought. In the interim, SOME changes for the better; SOME have been very aggravating.
2. These are the conditions as we find them with this body, [162] we are speaking of:
3. IN THE BLOOD STREAM, we find the greater causes of the disorders. THIS condition, however, produced by the inability of the functioning organs as related to the creation of plasm for resuscitation in the forces of the body and the blood supply itself; yet the effects as are created in the system have been the more often treated. The condition has been existent of times back in the system, and has assumed varied conditions or effects in the body. Hence we have had a diffusion of ideas as to the causes of the disorders, as related to the body itself.
4. These, then, be the conditions as we find them:
5. THE BLOOD SUPPLY, below the normal, both as to quantity and to quality of the blood itself, so that the vitality of the system is often below normal, and the functioning organs themselves - as PRODUCE the cause - are resultant in the effects as are produced, or the DISTURBANCE in organs are the result of the effects produced.
6. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, this, we find, rather at that point of too much laxness, rather than tautness, in the system, so that the quivering as is felt in system at times, where the body apparently feels as if the outer portion of body and the inner portion are entirely as separate conditions in the physical forces.
7. As to the effects as are produced in the ORGANS THEMSELVES, and the organs themselves producing an effect:
8. Brain forces are very good.
9. In the functioning of the organs of the sensory system, these - we find - oftentimes respond to that weakness as is produced in body in the physical functioning, as is seen also a case or a condition of infection at times in throat, as also in the soft tissue of the face itself. This a result of the condition of the circulation itself.
10. Lungs' supply show the effect of an incapacitated blood, as produces also conditions IN the lungs proper.
11. Heart's action, naturally, shows a diffusion of effects as produced from a water in blood, as it were, or a weakened condition and too much of the tendency to be toward that of a FORM of an anemia.
12. In the digestive system - this shows the effects of the disturbance, as is seen in liver - as well as in the pancreas and spleen.
13. In the hepatic circulation we also find this shows the effect of the disturbance in the organs that affect the blood supply, as does the bones and the effects as produced in the sinew about same.
14. The liver, then, is the cause or the seat of the trouble - as is that condition in the lower hepatic circulation, or pelvic organs themselves.
15. In meeting the needs, or the conditions as we find existent with this body, [162], we will find there will be the necessity of a change from time to time, as to meet the needs of the varied conditions. First we would so act upon the system as to, in the manner, carry forward the ABILITY of the system to build RESISTANCES in the system.
16. Then, we would take into the system those properties of the medicated ash - in one-eighth grain quantities. This to be taken in water, and not in capsule.
17. During that same period, while same in the system, we would take those vibrations of the ultra violet ray - especially applied to the solar plexus center, or along the cerebro-spinal system.
18. The activities of the medicated ash are to release in the system more oxygen, as will CLARIFY the system - and the activity of the ultra violet upon the system, with the effects or the carbon as created in system through the medicated ash, will make for THIS activity in the system.
19. The medicated ash should be taken one-eighth grain each day, but every OTHER day - or three times each week - Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, we would take the treatment or the application of the ultra violet ray.
20. Take these, as we would find, for twenty-eight days. Then we will CHANGE for the conditions for the body. In this period, be sure that the eliminations are kept as near normal as possible, and ESPECIALLY cleansing the colon - and so that there are not re-infections from conditions arising in fecal forces in the system.
21. Also, as to the matter of diet - we would add those properties as will be more of iron, silicon, and of iodines in the system. The body is a very good dietician in many respects, but be mindful that THESE are kept during this period.
22. Then we would give further instructions after THIS has been taken. Ready for questions.
23. (Q) How often should the ash be taken?
    (A) Just as given, once each day.
24. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 9/09/30 She wrote for membership information, saying: "I am very anxious to know what my trouble is."
2. 9/16/30 She wrote: "I learned of your work through friends of Dr. Wesley H. Ketchum's, and they are also life friends of mine. I truly need your help as soon as possible, as I have been ill for some time. Wish to add that I was also a patient of Dr. Ketchum's a little over two years ago, only for a short time, then I moved away, and since I have been here just learned of your most wonderful work the day before I wrote for the data."

REPORTS

1. 12/21/30 She wrote: "While waiting for the Ash, have taken three ultra violet ray treatments of Dr. Ketchum. As I have been feeling so badly had to quit work for a while and hope the treatments with the good rest will soon put me on my feet again, and soon.
   "When the rdg. came I walked in Dr. Ketchum's office and handing him the letter said 'You might be interested in reading this.' He took the letter, giving it a glance, and said in surprise 'My old friend Cayce.' He was very glad that I had the rdg. and talked with me for over 2 hrs. about your work when you were with him, and indeed I found it all intensely interesting. The data you sent me I have passed on to others and it is very interesting to see the different ideas about it. Some think it impossible, others are skeptical, and others have various opinions. I believed in you from the beginning, as everything seems so sensible. We all have a gift but you have a miraculous one. It reminds me of the miracles Christ performed in Bible days. I am hoping to get new members for you and in the meantime will keep you posted as to how I am improving. Wish to say before closing that the treatments that I have taken from Dr. Ketchum have made me feel more alive. I was just getting near a collapse and no energy. So far I feel encouraged.
   "As I know you are very, very busy, will not take any more of your valuable time. Thank you for the wonderful rdg." Sincerely, [162]
2. 12/30/30 EC's letter: "I appreciate your giving me the details in re Dr. Ketchum's reaction to the information. Please convey to him my very best wishes. I want to assure you that we are making every effort to obtain this medicated ash for you. The supply we had is now exhausted, and the source of supply has been cut off temporarily. We are having many requests for it. I will be more anxious for this to have a test under Dr. Ketchum's personal supervision, for I am sure if he will follow the suggestions, which I feel he will - he will find this ash to be one of the most wonderful compounds he has had any dealings with."
3. 1/23/31 She wrote: "The ash came today. I have been going to Dr. Ketchum regularly and have also been very faithful to the diet you gave in the rdg. Have been making great improvement and with the ash hope to make still more progress. I can stand a lot of improvement yet.
   "I am very pleased with the interest you have taken with my case and I am using every effort to cooperate with you. This condition, as you said in the rdg., has been going on for some time and I surely will be glad when it is corrected. It is a terrible ffort for me to write just what I wish to say as my head bothers me so. Seems like a pressure there most of the time and dizziness which both make me so nervous that I could scream. I am so trusting that the ash with the other treatment will correct that. Then there are large dark specks that appear in front of my eyes and sometimes in the form of faint waves. I will not take any more of your time and will be very faithful to and grateful for any suggestion you may give. Thank you again for the suggestions you have already given me.
   "As you will notice, I have changed my address again. I became so ill that I had to have an apt. so I could have the proper food, which I prepare myself."
4. 1/27/31 EC's letter: "Don't think that you will take up too much time, or that your letters come too often. For, in giving out of ourselves, even if it is unburdening ourselves of our physical deficiencies, when it is done properly we rid ourselves of such conditions. Of course, we can reach the point where we enjoy poor health, but if we are giving out - and it is to those who desire to hold that constructive assistance - it enables us to visualize improvement from day to day, which must indeed help. It is that ability to reach the consciousness of seeing ourselves better and on the improve which helps whether we reach it by drug or by awakening of something from within our own subconscious, or what not. For Mind IS the Builder, and thoughts ARE deeds - becoming miracles or crimes, dependent upon the manner in which they are applied to our conditions from day to day. If we get to where we pity ourselves, and to where we are seeking for somebody to sympathize with us, we are laying it on more and more. If we think in a constructive manner, and give it out, we receive that which we give. To have we must give.
   "Thanks for your letter. I hope you will let us hear from you again soon."
5. 2/26/35 She wrote: "You gave me a psychic rdg. 12/02/30 which helped me greatly. Was sorry that I could not go ahead and have other rdgs. but could not do so at that time. Am in hopes that your terms are so that I can arrange for the required rdgs., that I may be completely well. Suffer a great deal and am anxious to know just what to do and will appreciate a rdg. as soon as possible. Am enclosing air mail stamp for a quick reply."
6. 3/12/35 EC gave her a ck. rdg. 162-2.
7. 12/19/35 She obtained ck. rdg. 162-3, submitting questions. In 162-3, Par. 13-A she was told, in answer to the question if it were true, as she had been told, that she had a fibroid tumor inside the uterus, the size of an egg, "This is rather the engorgements of the nature in the TUBE and not in the uterus."

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