This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mrs. [189], ... St., New York City, this 23rd day of November, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [189], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [189] and Mr. [257].

TEXT

1. HLC: You will go over the body mentally and physically, describing in detail the causes for the disturbances experienced by the body and the corrections for same. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [189]; this we have had before.
3. As we find, there are changes in the general physical forces from those as we have had here before; though many of these appear to be - and are - a part of the general disturbances that have at times been indicated heretofore.
4. In the present, we find there is somewhat of a complication of disturbances. These primarily arise from those general changes as related to the activities of the glandular system; and specifically the gall duct area.
5. Thus a greater unbalancing of the activity of the liver upsets the assimilating system; and thus the digestive as well as the general eliminating forces of the body.
6. Hence we find these as conditions that exist in the present:
7. In the blood supply, - this in its characteristics and natures is very well in many respects; though the circulation of same is somewhat slow, owing to the manner in which this is purified - or the lack of purification in the circulation both through the lungs and heart, as well as the liver and kidneys.
8. So, the metabolism of the system is at times basically disturbed. This, however, arises from the periods when there is the activity upon that to be assimilated from the gall duct, or this activity as to its secretions for the juices or actions of same as combined with the influences from spleen and pancreas.
9. Then, those things that are of definite natures as to diet have a direct effect upon conditions existent through the body; as to the pressures causing the headaches, and - as combined with the lower hepatic circulation - the effects at times especially as related to eyes; at other times the upsetting of the digestive forces so that nothing appears to agree with the body save with a rest period that may allow for a reaction to rehabilitate the body, as it were, by the general influences to bring about better conditions.
10. These as we find have produced, do produce, definite lesions along the areas from which the organs of the body receive their impulse. Thus in a test we would find some disturbance with the sympathetic nervous system, some glandular reactions, some definite conditions or disturbances in the liver and gall duct, and at times a heart activity not normal for the body. At other periods we find some repressions through the activity of the kidneys causing some anxieties through the system in this direction, as well as the combinations that these produce upon portions of the system indicated.
11. In making for those influences in the present, then, as would be beneficial to the body, - we find that these applications made in the regular order as indicated here would prove to be the most beneficial:
12. First, we would have a general relaxation through the hydrotherapy treatments; about twice a week until four are taken - at the beginning. Then leave these off for a period of a week to ten days.
13. Then in the next series, - rather than the hydrotherapy, neuropathic or general massage treatments, - we would have these given osteopathically; with special reference to the lesions in the cerebrospinal system as indicated, - the areas from the 5th and 6th dorsal to the 9th and 10th dorsal. First there would be the relaxing treatment, - then the stimulating especially of the areas in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th dorsal; to aid in emptying the duodenum and making for the better activities that allow a stimulated gastric flow through the liver itself.
14. During the time, take after each meal half a teaspoonful of ALCAROID as an assimilator, a digestive agent to keep down this tendency for the superacidity, as well as the general stress that comes upon the body from undigested foods, though little may appear to have been taken by the body. Dissolve this in a small quantity of water first, then fill the glass, and drink another glass of water afterward. This will aid in producing better, normal conditions in the stomach and the gastric flows of the body.
15. Occasionally - once or twice a week - before the meal, or just after same, also take half a teaspoonful of Milk of Bismuth and six drops of Elixir of Lactated Pepsin stirred together in a full glass of water. This adds to the abilities of the gastric flows to adjust themselves.
16. In the diets, keep away from fats of most any nature, though butter - to be sure - or milk, may be taken in moderation. But keep away from fried foods or the fats of any meats. Have plenty of vegetables, preferably cooked in their OWN juices (as in Patapar Paper); and plenty of fruits and fruit juices.
17. As we find, if these are followed, we will build for much better conditions in this body, [189].
18. Ready for questions.
19. (Q) What causes the pain in the left shoulder blade and the extreme heartburn after eating that goes from the chest to the back?
    (A) Lack of the gastric flow, as indicated, that is to be aided by the activity of the Alcaroid in the system, - until the adjustments, as combined with the diets, have assisted in eradicating the cause. These properties indicated are for temporary relief, or to meet the emergencies, and will be found to be beneficial.
20. (Q) Would you describe the condition of the stomach as ulcerated?
    (A) No. In the lower portion of the pylorus there is an engorged condition that prevents the gastric flow of the acid in the lower portion with the alkaline in the upper portion. Hence at times this extends even from the stomach to the lower portion of the duodenum, as it enters into the jejunum.
21. (Q) Are the last glasses correct for the eyes?
    (A) These will gradually adjust themselves, though they cause disturbances at times in the present.
22. (Q) Several doctors have described the dizziness when lying on the right side as Meniere's Disease. Is this the correct diagnosis or is the dizziness caused by some other condition in the system?
    (A) Dizziness is caused by some other condition. It is as just described, - the liver in its attempt to work with the pressures being produced in the duodenum, as it empties into the jejunum.
23. (Q) The preparation called Kolorak is described as the only natural food calcium which can be absorbed by the system. If this is taken consistently, will it purify the blood?
    (A) Not unless the causes are removed that are producing same, - which, as indicated, are the unbalancings through the glandular forces of the body, and the activities of the liver as related to the circulation between heart, liver AND kidneys. And, as we find, if there is the consistent use of the properties that have been indicated, with the adjustments both through the hydrotherapy and the osteopathic treat- ments and the diets, we will remove causes as well as effects.
24. (Q) If Protege is used consistently will it do all the things claimed for it?
    (A) No. No conditions that are of the nature to produce exterior influences only for a body may prove basically beneficial. It has just been indicated here that the causes must be reached, through correcting the conditions that prevent the proper digesting of foods taken. Even the properties suggested here to be taken afford only temporary relief, unless the causes are corrected. So it is with Protege, or any properties supposed to supply energies to the body, - it cannot be of great benefit unless the internal activity of the glandular force within the organ itself can be stimulated to produce the properties necessary to keep the normal balance!
    Hence any exterior or superficial addition to the body is only temporary in its effect, unless we restore the activity of the source of supply so that it produces from the foods taken that to supply all portions of the body that are deficient!
    It is upon the source of supply from within that the body depends for its resuscitation! Hence to rely upon exterior influences, or some compound to supply that which the body itself needs to create, is futile! Even if it offers temporary benefit, it is not getting at the source of the trouble and other portions must eventually suffer. Hence it is futile to even THINK that the condition will become normal under such applications, - unless the cause is reached from within the body!
25. (Q) Will a rest or a change of residence to the country help the body throw off the disturbances described?
    (A) To be sure; but this AGAIN - as just indicated would only be a TEMPORARY measure! To be sure rest would help! To be sure the country would help! But country AND rest wouldn't produce the cure, or get at the seat of the trouble, unless there was a sufficient period of rest taken for the body to better adjust itself - for a year or eighteen months!
26. (Q) Would it be wise for the body to visit the [257] household while they are away?
    (A) If it chooses to do so, very well, - it's a nice place!
27. (Q) Are there other associations that might be helpful?
    (A) These, to be sure, are conditions that arise at various periods. The body is sufficient in its own choice of associations and activities NOT to overtax the system unless it feels stressed or pushed. It should have that much judgment, - it doesn't always use it! But if these will be kept more in that way the body KNOWS to do, the associations, the environs will be gradually brought about for better improvement.
    But DO those things that have been indicated, else we may find disturbances that will require longer periods of change - or hospitalization.
28. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. 3/18/39 She obtained Check Physical reading 189-6 for what the doctor called Meniere's Disease.
2. 11/23/40 She was present and submitted questions, especially in re left shoulder blade pain, extreme heartburn after eating that goes from chest to back, poor eyesight, insomnia, acid stomach, etc., and if Meniere's Disease is correct diagnosis for dizziness when lying on right side.

REPORTS

1. 12/11/40 [189] wrote: "...I have been following the reading very carefully and the day after I take one of the treatments I feel better and two days after that I am on the rocks again. I have completed the four hydrotherapy treatments and yesterday I started with Dr. Dobbins. I will take three more treatments from Dr. Dobbins and then I think I will get a check...
   "Yes, it was lovely having you at my house and I feel quite privileged. Having your forces visit my home is indeed an honor..."
2. 2/06/41 [189]'s letter: "...I know you will be interested in the results of my last reading. The treatments, as you remember, were stretched over a considerable period of time, what between the hydrotherapy and the osteopathy. I followed it accurately and it wasn't until the last osteopathic treatment was given that I started to feel a little better, so I continued for two or three more and completely cleared up the dizzy feeling in my head, for which I am so grateful..."
3. 2/12/41 [189] requested 1204-3 for her daughter.
4. 2/28/41 [189] wrote: "...I have not been feeling at all well this week. My head has gone bad again and I have been up to see Dr. Dobbins twice. I hope he can fix me up..."
5. 7/22/41 [189] wrote: "...I am feeling very much better..."
6. 1/17/42 [189] wrote: "...In answer to your letter asking us to set aside a few minutes a day for prayer - please count me as one of those who will do this and gladly..."
7. 1/20/42 EC's letter to [189]: "...Am glad to have you with us in the prayer for divine guidance at this time. Have been well pleased with the response from the membership. Do believe there is need of prayer at this time. Am sure God answers prayer also, and if we are all in earnest we may remove mountains..."
8. 12/12/42 [189] wrote: "...I am so thrilled with your book, THERE IS A RIVER. It has shown you as you are and as we all love you. I have just written Tom [Sugrue] to congratulate him, but I wanted you to know how pleased I am that the whole world will know you now and not just a few people. The style is simple and dignified and each incident is handled masterfully and with the humility which I know is the basis of your whole philosophy and thinking..."
9. 1/26/43 [189] referred Miss [2900] for 2900-1.
10. 4/29/43 [189] obtained Check-Physical reading 189-8 for tonsillitis.

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