This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 20th day of October, 1927, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [237] - via Mr. [953].

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

TEXT

1. EC: Now, we find the body here, and we find while many of the physical forces are very good, there are those conditions that bring distress at times to the better physical functioning of the body. These have to do with many causes. While there are some specific conditions that are to be met, yet the general physical system must be builded to that condition wherein the applied conditions for those of the more specific nature as existing in portions of the system, disturbed by this general debilitation, can bring any nature of being to aid the permanent relief.
2. These are the conditions, then, as we find must be met at first, and then those of the more specific nature may be brought to a normal condition wherein the body will function the more perfectly.
3. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, we find there are those lacking conditions in the supplying of the rebuilding tissue, as WELL as those elements carried in same wherein the system becomes overcharged, or poor eliminations are seen by the sluggishness in the way the system eliminates through the various channels, for these are not balanced in their proper way and manner. Hence not only do we find distresses produced by portions that should be eliminated through the kidneys carried back into the system, and the nerve ends especially in joint and in ganglions where radiated the effect OF nerve energy showing this condition - but we find also in the capillary circulation - from the non-elimination in proper order through the LIVER and capillary circulation - drosses in the system through that condition as is produced in the cuticle and in the outer portions of the circulatory system.
4. As well do we find there are hindrances to functionings of the sympathetic system, especially in its relation to the sensory organism. These conditions in the sensory system, [eyes?] however, are secondary, though bring great distress at times to the body through this surcharged or overcharged condition by poor eliminations.
5. Also we find specific conditions in the intestinal and in the stomach or digestive system. These being rather the seat or causes of these disturbances, though not specific in their manner. Rather the debilitation, the taxation, the worry - those conditions that have to do with the whole general system have that effect upon the system, and these are the culmination or combinations of these conditions.
6. Then, we will meet that of the general condition first, and build that in the system wherein the vibratory forces of the body - the eliminations, the assimilations, and those portions of the system that are to rebuild through their regular channels - will have the proper incentive and bring to those ganglions and those reflexes of the body that which is as healing to the general building system. Then we may meet - in their proper form and manner - those other conditions that have to do with other portions of the body.
7. First, then, we would take these properties in the system, preparing these in this way and manner: First we would take one-half (1/2) gallon of distilled water and to this add four (4) ounces of Wild Cherry Bark. Reduce by simmering to one-half (1/2) the quantity. Then add four (4) ounces of beet sugar, reducing again until we have one pint and one-half pint, see? Then to this whole quantity, add:

   Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla............1 ounce,
Tincture of Stillingia..................1/2 ounce,
Oil of Sassafras........................1/4 ounce,
Extract of Yellow Dock Root.............1/2 ounce,
Elixir Calisaya.........................1/2 ounce,
Podophyllum (dried).......................1 grain,
Fluid Extract, or Tincture of Elder
Flower.................................1 ounce,
Grain Alcohol.............................1 ounce,
with one-half (1/2) ounce Balsam of
Tolu cut in same,
Tincture Capsici..........................5 minims.

8. Shake this solution well to-gether before each dose is taken. The dose should be teaspoonful four (4) times each day, before each meal and before retiring.
9. Keep plenty of water in the system.
10. Occasionally - every two or three or four days - whenever there is seen necessity of keeping the system cleansed - use high enemas, in which there is put (to half a gallon of water) Glyco-Thymoline as an antiseptic. Be sure the system is cleansed thoroughly by such enemas. Use tepid water for same - not hot, not cold - tepid.
11. Each morning massage the whole cerebro-spinal system thoroughly, rubbing same down after the gentle massage given from base of brain to the end of spine with very cold cloth of the rougher nature, wiping same dry and rubbing to a glow from the friction.
12. When the foods are taken, let these be in keeping with that that is easily digested or assimilated by the body. Very little meats should ever be taken, though the broths from same may be taken occasionally. At least one raw vegetable each meal - at least ONE raw vegetable each meal!
13. Keep the feet dry, the head clear from narcotics.
14. When these whole properties have been taken - the whole quantity we would give the further instructions for the full correction of conditions with this body, [237].
15. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. 10/03/26 She wrote: "I wish you would give me some of your valuable advice as Mr. [936] says you can help. Tell me how I can improve my condition and be more successful in my surroundings. I wonder how I can find my friend Joe. I was born 8/7/1876 in Poland Biezdiedza."
2. 11/09/26 EC sent her an introductory booklet about his work.
3. 11/25/26 She wrote: "What I wish is a Life Rdg. I had a friend who left Chicago 6 yrs. ago and until now I did not hear from him. Please tell me why I can't see very good, and what to do."
4. 12/08/26 EC wrote that he did not think she would obtain the information she wanted about her friend in a Life Rdg.
5. 10/15/27 She verified an appointment for a Physical Rdg.

REPORTS

1. 10/06/70 GD's note: We never heard from her again.

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