This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of June, 1929, in accordance with request made by her husband, Mr. [239], recommended by Dr. H. A. Moore.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [239] and Mrs. [241].

TEXT

1. EC: We have the body here, [241]. We find there are conditions existent that are abnormal for this body. These, as we find, have to do with the nerve system and the effect this has upon the body in the various functionings as related to the cycle of organic conditions. While there are not wholly organic disturbances, yet the organs become involved at times in the conditions. The very nature of the disturbance producing this.
2. These, then, are conditions as we find them with this body, [241] we are speaking of, present in this room. First:
3. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find below the normal in its activity; that is, in the character of the functioning it should produce in its action through the system. Hence the variations as exist in the organs through which same is distributed. Not the organic condition, not even a valvular; though this, at times, becomes apparent.
4. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, or systems rather, we find the seat or the cause of the disturbances in this body. In times back there were those conditions that caused distress, though of a minor nature at the time, wherein the coccyx and sacral were disturbed in their normal pressure as should be brought in the system. In the gradual development of the effect this produced on the system, we find there have been various disturbances through the body from these existent conditions. First disturbing those functionings of the pelvic organs, again disturbing those of the digestive system, and again those of the cardiac forces, as were respondent with the action of the sympathetic nerve system. Hence the variations in the pressure as is created in the blood stream, the variation in the pressure and reaction as is produced in the reaction of the brain force itself, THROUGH the action of the pineal gland, especially in that region of the connection between the sympathetic, the cerebro-spinal, and the pineal ends as have to do with the glands that secrete for the sustenance of reproductive forces in the system. These, then, produce the variations in the activities of the reflexes from the system.
5. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, as has been indicated, ORGANS become involved, but not necessarily may this be termed as organic, nor organic conditions, other than the disturbance of the functioning of the organs. As is indicated in those of the sympathetic in their activities with the sensory system, when the condition as has existed with throat, eyes, ears, the tingling sensations as appear over the body at times are REFLEXES from these varying conditions existent from the pressure as has been long produced in the lower sacral and coccyx region.
6. In the throat, bronchials, lungs and larynx - here again we find a sympathetic condition, from the nerve pressure, as well as those of the condition as has been created by the anemic forces in a measure, or a character of anemia for the blood supply and the carbon, or the oxidization as takes place through the lung.
7. The heart's action in its normalcy BELOW normal, though there are conditions and there are times or periods when these bring distresses to the body.
8. The liver and the organs of digestion - sympathetically, the reaction is poor; yet at times almost anything would digest, with the created forces within the digestive tract proper. The liver shows the effect of sympathetic condition with the lower portion of hepatic circulation, as does the mesenteric system show the effect as has been produced on the body by the constant strain or pressure as produced in the lower portion of the body.
9. Now, to meet the needs of the conditions, as would bring about for the body the near normalcy, and create the better equilibrium between the activity of the sympathetic, cerebro-spinal, and the forces of the body as related to same, in the activity of those organs supplied by the impulses from the radial plexus through which these depressions occur:
10. First we would make those proper corrections in the sacral and coccyx region, that would relieve the pressure as is existent there. From the very nature of the conditions, and the period that these have REMAINED as the conditions that cause distresses, it would require time, patience, persistence; but these may BE relieved, by first applying wet HEAT, and GRADUALLY the raising of the structural portions even of the body as to relieve the strain and pressure there; adding to the system those vibrations as would be found in the activity of the Radio-Active Appliance carrying into the system those vibrations that will CREATE for the system the rejuvenation of the impulses through the gray active forces of the nerve impulse itself. Adding same, then, by the alternating of the negative pole from the wrist to the ankle, with the continuation of that pole or anode carrying those properties of the Chloride of Gold to the umbilicus, or from the radial center through which all forces of the body carry those impulses to the central brain, or the active forces in heart's action, pulsation, and in the ever active forces of nerve impulses and reflexes. These will bring about the nearer normal conditions of the body. These should be taken first for at least thirty minutes each day. After the first six to eight weeks, they may be taken only every OTHER day, but increasing the period from one-half hour to one whole hour. Keeping up the manipulations and those activities NECESSARY for the eliminations to be set up nominally through the body. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) Should the manipulations be given osteopathically? and how often?
    (A) The corrections as should be made in the sacral and coccyx region should be made at least once each week, until there is full alignment from the 1st cervical to the end of the spine. With the changes as will be brought about by making the corrections osteopathically, we will find OTHER alignments - particularly those in the 8th and 9th dorsal, the 4th lumbar and the 3rd and 4th cervical, will tend to show soreness, from the NATURAL connective directions from the sympathetic and cerebro-spinal and its reflexes through the pineal forces of the body. The pineal in this body, particularly, continues to run its FULL length through the system, from the medulla oblongata to the brush end of the cerebro-spinal nerve itself. Then, the other conditions as would be through the manipulations would be at least one other each week, a general treatment - or general massage.
12. (Q) How may the body best overcome the morbid feelings after these spells? [Epileptic seizures]
    (A) By removing the pressure and that that produces the pressure to the brain's reaction itself, as has been given. With the applying of those impulses to the activity of the gray forces in the nerve tissue itself; that is, as the condition as has been given. Impulse in brain forces, or its reaction, are of two natures - the white and gray matter, as is ordinarily called. One an impulse, the other the active force that carries on same. In the body, when the impulses come from the pressure as has been created in the forces seen to the brain itself, we have that of the activity without the impulse to carry same forward. Hence we have what is commonly known or called melancholia, or depression, or the inability to carry out the impulses of the body. The application of the Gold itself in the system is to act with the functioning of the glands to create, by removing the pressure over the body, that necessary to overcome the condition. IMPULSE, see?
    Do as we have given. We will overcome the condition. It will require, of course - to be sure - those activities of the body itself, to KEEP self in that position that the mind itself will build. Not merely a mind action, but a PHYSICAL condition IN the body PRODUCING the effect of a psychological force in the system, [241]. Do that, as we have given. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Cayce Hospital
    Copy to Mr. Thos. B. Brown (who makes up the Radio-Active Appliance)

BACKGROUND

1. 5/27/29 Husband [239]'s letter: "Enclosed is a note of introduction to you from Dr. Harvey A. Moore [M.D.] of N.Y.C. requesting you to use your wonderful powers to aid my wife, Mrs. [241], in regaining her health. If it is possible for you to appoint some day next week I will bring her to you for an interview."
2. 5/25/29 Dr. H. A. Moore's letter: "This will introduce to you Mr. [239] of N.Y. who is bringing his wife, Mrs. [241], to you for a rdg. and advice. Please do all in your power to bring about a recovery of Mrs. [241] and you will have the blessings of her and all of her family and friends."

REPORTS

1. 6/07/29 GD's note: Immediately following the rdg. Mr. [239] and Mrs. [241] talked to us enthusiastically about the rdg., saying that it was wonderful and that she wanted to get started on the treatment as soon as possible. She said that her condition first became apparent about twenty-five years ago. Previous treatment has included operations and osteopathy. Her trouble is periods of melancholia, and epileptic seizures.
2. 7/01/29 She became a patient in the Cayce Hospital to be treated according to the reading. She stayed until 7/29/29. The osteopathic treatments were given by Dr. Vincent H. Ober. A Radio-Active Appliance with gold was used.
3. 7/22/29 Her husband obtained Business Rdg. 239-1, Par. 24-A re her happiness.
4. 8/03/29 Husband wrote: "Mrs. [241] is feeling fine and getting 'fat'. (Don't tell her I said so.) We have a delightful place for her to rest and feel with care she will soon be on her way to better days.
   "You advised us when we first visited you to get one of those Radio-Active Appliances with gold from Mr. Thos. B. Brown, and I would appreciate it if you tell me how to get one. We are arranging to carry out the rdg. as closely as possible and will call on you from time to time and report progress. Mrs. [241] will never be able to tell how grateful she feels to all of you for the many kindnesses extended her and wants to come forth as a living example of your power."
5. 8/27/29 Husband wrote that they had not yet rec'd the Appliance.
6. 8/31/29 EC wrote that Gray Salter was now making the Appliances at the Cayce Hospital; one could be ordered direct for $12.50.
7. GD's note: He may have ordered the Appliance, but there is no record of it in A.R.E. files.
8. 4/24/43 Dr. H. A. Moore's letter to EC:
   "Recently I had the pleasure of reading your autobiography. It was very gratifying to have the opportunity of reading this most unusual autobiography [biography], and I am glad it has been my privilege to have met you and to have had the experience and benefit of two of your readings [239-1 and 943-9?].
   "You may not recall this, but Mr. [943] of Miami, Florida and I visited you at Va. Beach about fourteen years ago. I had formerly practiced surgery for many years and referred a very difficult medical case to you, and she [241], and her husband, [239], were present at your rdg. Your rdg. confirmed my diagnosis of the case, which was contrary to the diagnoses made by several prominent psychiatrists and neurologists. When you made your rdg. and gave the symptoms and the treatment it was astounding to me, and particularly your mentioning the cause of the symptoms, which I had stated was due to a traumatism to the coccyx, which your rdg. confirmed. The treatment you outlined was also unexpected, as I advised the same treatment."
9. 7/60 In Dr. W. N. Pahnke's survey of 96 cases of epilepsy, he classified Case 241-1 in Group 3, saying:
   "Diagnosis seemed to be melancholia or depressions, and not epilepsy. 'Spells' were mentioned, but there was no description of any type of convulsions."

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