This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of March, 1929, in accordance with request made by self through Mr. [900].

Present: Edgar Cayce; [900], Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. L. B. Cayce.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [202]. Now we find the body very good in many respects. There are, however, those physical conditions existent of which the body should be warned and in warning take cognizance of, to correct those conditions bringing about or producing same, in or through the physical forces of the body. While there might be given a dissertation as to how the body may apply the mental abilities of same towards aiding the physical in its activity, through the drawing in of the forces and powers as would bring for the body the correction of conditions through the physical, yet there arises often - as in this condition - where the elements in system become unbalanced to the extent that the natural law takes place, in that there are improper incentives to those portions of the system that are as the governing belts or the governing stations of the system, giving improper incentives. Then the resultant force must be improper reaction which begins to take place, until the disturbances are created as to cause distress. First coming as dis-ease to a portion of a functioning system, then assuming the greater distresses as diseased portions through that of the gradual building up of conditions as are created by misdirected energies in system. Here we find such a condition existent in the central nerve system, located in this particular condition in that of the 8th, 7th, 5th dorsal plexus, and where the radiation comes from the centers governing the activity of the blood supply. It creates then for the system this pressure as produces an increased activity or condition in the heart's action. Not an organic disturbance; not then of even the functional - save as reactory in the activity of organs so misdirected. The resultant forces of such misdirection bring to the body those tendencies of too fullness to the upper portion of the body, or the balance in the system above the diaphragm becomes increased to that portion of circulation to the lower portion of the body. Hence this fullness. The fear then of reoccurrent condition, the fear of conditions as become sympathetic through the activity of the pressure created in sensory system, as is seen in the auditory forces, in that of even the speech or the tendency of clearing the throat, in that as of even the eye, the head, the neck, the feeling in general of the weakness, and the tendency then of the feet to be clammy, and the misery - as it were - begins across, just below, the diaphragm. The liver and its activity then becoming cold through the hepatic circulation, and the general condition a depression. These are, then, the reflex conditions of that created by the misdirected influences through pressure as created in system and the effects that they bring about to the organs of the upper digestive and the activity of the upper hepatic circulation in its division, as brings about the increasing of assimilation for the replenishing and rebuilding of system.
2. To meet the needs, then, of the conditions - this body first should be mindful that the diet only at TIMES plays a part in the condition; at others there are times when the activities of the body play an important part in the condition. Why would this be the reason? as would be the natural question? On account of the cycle of circulation, in renewing energy, by the misdirection in these centers and their ganglia, as has been given. Removing, then, the pressure - bringing about the correction of the conditions, as may be followed out specifically from the centers, will bring the relief as is necessary to bring the near normal forces for this body. Then do that. These we would have applied regularly until the condition is reduced, being mindful that as corrections are made for the upper hepatic circulation and the activity of the liver in its equalization, in its correlation of forces between that and the lower hepatic circulation, there must not be an overtaxing of the kidneys during the period, else we may have the resultant forces of too much fullness in the feet, which would be as bad as that re-occurring from above the diaphragm. Ready for questions. Treatments should be given regularly for three to six weeks. NOMINAL exercise should be taken during that period, not overtaxing, not under resting, and plenty of the right character of thinking for the expansion of the development for the body mentally AND physically.
3. (Q) The physical treatment to be osteopathically administered?
   (A) Correct. With ADJUSTMENTS, osteopathically made, as the condition is relaxed sufficient for this to be consummated.
4. (Q) How many osteopath treatments should be taken in a week, and at what intervals?
   (A) These may be taken every other day and at least twenty-six taken.
5. (Q) What should the diet be while these are being taken?
   (A) Rather in accord with the adjustments as are brought about in the system, remembering the conditions as are warned of when corrections are being made between the upper and the lower hepatic circulation, and that are to give to the body the proper activities for the liver and the proper assimilations in system. Then, a diet that is principally ALKALINE in its reaction, with sufficient of the irons and salts to bring strong assimilation.
6. (Q) The physical treatment need only be then the heeding of that given and of the taking of the osteopath treatments?
   (A) Be only that.
7. (Q) Now regarding the mental, the thoughts, how may this contribute to recovery?
   (A) As has been given, much may be said concerning these. The physical needs the first attention, for much may be gained or added to the body by the physical attributes to the body, as well as by the mental attributes, through that of the proper assimilation of the correlating of conditions as exist in a physical being to the whole. See? Do as we have given. We will bring the near normal conditions for this body.
8. (Q) Are the lungs perfectly normal?
   (A) Normal, save as to pits - as have existed, which are present in at least nine-tenths of each individual [tuberacle?] - yet these are so incased as to NOT give trouble unless in and under extraordinary conditions. A weakened or a depleted system would bring weakness to such portions of the system. No more in this body than others.
9. We are through for the present.

   Copy to Cayce Hospital
   Copy to Mr. [900]

BACKGROUND

1. 2/19/29 He submitted his application for membership and request for a rdg., via Mr. [900].
2. 2/20/29 His new found friend, Mr. [900], wrote from Calif.: "[202] is tremendously interested and one of quite some understanding. Believe he will become quite a factor in our work and is coming to Va. Beach to see it. Meantime he is of such faith ... [he is requesting rdgs. 5542-1 and 5578-1] ... [202] once had t.b. and feels his generosity to charities and philanthropies is gratitude he expresses to God for God answering his prayers for recovery. He recovered in 3 months and feels some other force than human agency had a hand in that remarkably quick recovery. He still has to be careful and is retired from business, although he has many large interests and is generous to the core."
3. 3/08/29 Mr. [900] conducted Mr. [202]'s first rdg.

REPORTS

1. 4/02/29 Mr. [900]'s letter: "This ck. is tendered by Mr. [202], one of our new members, to pay for a ck. - up physical rdg. which he desires. His ... [Ohio] address is ... The questions he chooses to ask are as follows:"
   1. Is my present diet the correct one? 2. Should anything be eliminated or added thereto? 3. Are the Osteopath treatments being administed to bring the better normal physical condition for myself? 4. If they are not, what correction in their administration should be made? 5. Is there anything additional I may do to benefit my health at the present time? 6. Is there anything that I am doing that I should not do that is proving a detrimental influence to the improvement of my health? 7. Any additional suggestions?
2. 4/09/29 Mr. [202] wrote Mr. [900]: "I received a notice from Virginia Beach that I am to have a reading on the 18th. They requested me to submit any questions I want besides the ones you had already written to them. Now, I don't know what you wrote them, so instead of writing them direct I want you to add the following questions providing you have not already attended to same:"
   1. Am I now taking the proper treatment and adhering to the proper diet? 2. Are my kidneys functioning properly? 3. Is there a colitis condition in my bowels? 4. Have I any ulcers in the stomach? 5. Why am I so easily tired out at the least exertion?
3. 4/12/29 He obtained emergency business rdg. 202-2, via Mr. [900].
4. 4/18/29 He obtained ck. physical rdg. 202-3 advising that the treatment had not been followed as outlined.
5. 4/30/29 He obtained ck. physical rdg. 202-4, having been admitted to Cayce Hospital on 4/29/29 to be treated for nerve depression (hypochondria).

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