This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 14th day of January, 1933, in accordance with request made by herself, Miss [278], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Miss [951] and Mr. [4219].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis, H. L. and L. B. Cayce.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [278].
2. Now, as we find, there are disturbing conditions in the physical functioning of the body that may be corrected and the body be nearer normal, with many more years of useful service.
3. These conditions, as we find in some manners, are rather hidden; they have become, then, in part at least, constitutional, yet there has been and is the constant warring within the resistances of the physical body to adjust itself to a more normal activity. Hence we find that the functionings of many of the organs are involved, for the condition is rather one of auto-intoxication that arises from disturbances in more than one organ; hence vary as to the effects that are created in the system.
4. While the eliminating of poisons and the gradual adjusting of the physical forces to the new regime (as it may be called) will require some persistence, the greater part will only require consistent and persistent activity, with some aid to the system in adjusting and removing the conditions that are not only the primary causes but that have become accumulations from the disorders disturbing the system in many ways.
5. Then, these are the conditions that we find physically with the body, [278] we are speaking of:
6. First, IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this in itself shows the character - or characters - of disturbance that affect the liver, the kidneys and the heart's action at times, but the affectation there is an effect and not a cause; as the disturbance in the liver, the hepatic circulation, the taxation at times to kidneys, the abnormal blood pressure, the heart's activity, is rather the EFFECT and not organic disturbance - but functional, from pressures created in portions of the system by the improper eliminations that leave or cause pressures and distresses in organs, by the lack of sufficient resuscitating forces FROM the blood supply and the inabilities of the blood supply - through the pressures created by the drosses or poisons left in organs at times during their functioning - to perform the proper activity for the system.
7. These are effects, then, as created and exhibited as the conditions in the physical forces of the body; the blood lacking in those elements that would make for the abilities to produce clarification throughout the system.
8. IN THE NERVE SUPPLY, here again we find indications of conditions that are effects rather than causes; though oftentimes there arises disturbances in the organs when apparently the nerves are lacking in their abilities, or the body becomes all-nervous, all-tension, all-tautness through various portions of the system. These are from poisons that are as accumulations, that oftentimes disturb the ganglia and plexus of the nerve centers in both the cerebro-spinal and sympathetic system; making for the nervous condition, the bad tastes in the mouth, the inactivity of the alimentary canal, the headaches, the heaviness in the limbs, the tiredness and trembling in the extremities - which are from nerve reflexes that occur at VARIOUS times.
9. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF ORGANS, these show also - as indicated - the same character of disturbance. Then, the specifics - or those conditions that produce or are the primary causes for same.
10. The manner of the activities of the body - being, and having been rather of the nature that tended toward the lack of a GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY of the body (and specific portions in the mental AND in the physical being used to excess) - has tended to make for the STRENUOUS conditions in the system.
11. Then, with the character of the WATER taken (which carries an over amount of calcium, lime and those of the silicon elements), there has been produced those tendencies of toxic forces through the digestive system, clogging at times the gall ducts, disturbing at others (with the mental activities) the secretions from the spleen - engorging same and acting upon the gastro-actions through the lymph and emunctory circulation in the digestive forces, the digestion becoming disturbed and causing the pancreas to overflow - or producing at other periods the activities to the kidneys, as to make for strain on the bladder and the functioning of the glands that make for secretions that would strain the blood through the circulation in the lower portion of the hepatics; these have left drosses in the system, drying the activities of the intestinal system itself, making for a form of lesion in the lacteal glands themselves; making for the tendency of constipation of a nature that, when disturbed only by those activities of elements that would produce an overflow of the secretions to make for activities in same, left fecal forces in such portions of the system as to make for the lack of elasticity in the intestinal muscular forces to produce a peristaltic movement necessary for the thorough cleansing of the system.
12. Hence we have those general debilitations that have arisen, with the mental faculties and abilities of the body carrying on in such a nature as to meet all emergencies as far as possible; yet gradually LOSING in its ability to combat those poisons and accumulations that make for various periods of affectation to the organs of the system.
13. Then, in meeting the needs of the conditions of the body at this time, it will be necessary - as we have indicated - that all portions of the system be considered, and there should not be taken properties in a manner that will work to the detriment of some organs, or work with the functioning of some organs at the expense of others.
14. So, it will be necessary that there be changes gradually made, that will require changing in the kind, type or nature of applications, so there may be the proper stimuli to the various portions of the system as to enable a normal equilibrium to return, that the adjustments of the system to the various changes will not be of such a RADICAL nature as to be only temporary or to centralize or localize disturbance in some portion or organ that would be under strain with the changes made - see?
15. Hence, we would begin as in this manner:
16. First, let the body MENTALLY vision self beginning to eradicate and eliminate - POSITIVELY, TRULY - those conditions that would hinder the better activities of the mental and physical attributes of the body; knowing, as the changes come, that various portions of the system and the organs are being resuscitated in such a manner as to meet the needs, as well as the emergencies that will arise, in bringing about a normal activity for the body in and at the present time. This for the MENTAL attitude of the body.
17. We would begin first, then, with this:
18. Take Eno Salts for a period of eight days. Each morning take a dose as indicated by the manufacturers of same for the proper elimination. This carries the vegetable and fruit salts sufficient to make the character of activity necessary to combine with that which will be given at the END of the period to affect the glands, to stimulate them to their proper secretion for bringing about a change in the system - see?
19. On the ninth day, then (that is, after taking the Eno Salts for eight days), to begin with eight minims of Atomidine taken as the body is ready to retire. This would be taken each day for five days consecutively.
20. Then, do not take ANY properties for three days; that is, medicinal properties - see?
21. Begin then with Alcaroid as a digestant and eliminant, and with the Caroid Bile Salts as a cleanser for the system. Take these for eight days. The Alcaroid would be taken a level teaspoonful after each meal. The Caroid Bile Salts tablets would be taken one in the morning and one on retiring.
22. Now, during this whole period, take each day a FOUNTAIN enema; not a high enema, for we would strain those conditions that are existent in the colon itself too severely with the high enema. In the two quarts of tepid water used, put one level tablespoonful of plain salt and two level teaspoonsful of baking soda. Use all of this. Do not tax the system to eliminate from the lower portion of the descending colon too greatly, but retain as much of the enema as possible. When the two quarts of water have been used, then take another quart of tepid water; to this add a teaspoonful of Glyco-Thymoline and a teaspoonful of Milk of Bismuth. Leave as much as possible of THIS IN the bowel, see?
23. During the whole period the diet would be much as this, for we must retain the strength and vitality as much as possible:
24. Mornings - citrus fruit juices; not the pulp; as lemons, oranges and grapefruit - these may be altered from morning to morning, if so desired; with a little buckwheat cakes that are fried or prepared in butter and no sweets taken with same. Ovaltine or any cereal drink may be taken, or there may be taken the Bulgarian milk. At times the citrus fruits may be altered with stewed fruits, but do not include apples. Pears, apricots, peaches, raisins or the like may be taken, or at times there may be included the pieplant or ANY of the vegetables that act as an acid reducer.
25. Noons - each day, before beginning this meal, take half a teaspoonful of pure olive oil. Let this be the one green vegetable meal each day; as lettuce, spinach, celery, green peppers, onion tops and the onions themselves; peas that have been cooked PARTIALLY, and the like. With this salad there may be used either oil dressing (or French dressing), or mayonnaise; these would be the better. These vegetables may be altered at times, or occasionally (but not too often during the period we are taking these properties that have been outlined), with meat broths; as mutton, chicken or fowl of any nature, but not too much of beef - and no meat of other characters, unless venison, bear, or anything of that kind may be procured.
26. Evenings - this meal would consist of the cooked vegetables, but only those that grow ABOVE the ground. Do not include in this period ANY that grow UNDER the ground! Cooked lentils, spinach, beans - green beans, dried beans, lima beans, ANY of the white beans - any of these will be well. DO NOT have these cooked with pork of any kind! Most of the grease used with these should be butterfat, when they are cooked - see? Occasionally there may be taken, say once to twice a week, the white meat of chicken or of mutton - these may be taken in moderation.
27. At the end of the period of the Alcaroid and Caroid Bile Salts we would give further instructions.
28. Ready for questions.
29. (Q) Are Crazy Crystals from Mineral Wells, Texas, the right water for me?
    (A) WE would take what WE have given!
30. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 1/02/33 She wrote: "I am a library worker, 64 yrs. old, with chronic membranous mucous colitis for a number of yrs; liver, heart and kidney function impaired thereby; yet keep going with recurring crises, on half time only since last May and reduced Library budget. Have not lost my strong, persistent passion to live. If only health were given, a new cycle already begun for me would indeed redeem lost yrs. for myself and others...
   "I particularly need guidance in a hygienic regime, specially adapted to my conditions - on the points of sleep, am unable to relax; diet - should it be vegetarian or include meat? and exercise, what may I safely undertake with benefit? I have taken almost no medicine during my life. How can I combat auto-intoxication successfully? Is there hope for a cure for me?"
2. 1/07/33 "How may my physiotherapy treatment (includes high colonic irrigation) and my chiropractic from another, if advised, be made more helpful?"

REPORTS

1. 1/17/33 She wrote:
   "I can not tell you how much I appreciated your line that you were 'writing later.' Wanted to hurry this to you for the period of waiting has been one of more than usual need for immediate help.
   "Your envelope with your reading of my physical condition enclosed, was waiting for me when I returned home this noon. I am humbly and deeply grateful for the help which it extends for relief. Life in its human manifestation seems an infinity precious opportunity to me.
   "I realize that it must be an immense and exhausting strain upon your own psycho-physical organization that you undertake and give these readings. If my own baffled search for help were not compelling, this sense of special cost undergone by another for my enlightenment and direction make the directions a trust to be followed with all the intelligence and strength at my command.
   "The instructions cover the period through Feb 10th. Please let me know the cost of additional readings as required.
   "Has your 'Voice', or source of counsel ever given any revelation concerning himself?" Sincerely and gratefully, [278]
2. 1/21/33 EC's letter: "Yours of the 17th came. I certainly hope you have found the reading worth while for your condition. From the manner in which you were told to begin, I am sure you realize that it will require a little time - and that there will not be an immediate relief, but gradually there will be built that which will reach the basis of the condition which has been accumulating for a long period of time. If you can get the mental attitude and consciousness that you are now beginning on the RIGHT path, it will go a long way towards hastening the results.
   Yes, at times the work is exhausting and straining on me. This, I am constrained to say, is possibly when my own physical condition is not wholly in coordination with my mental and spiritual body. If I can be of help to my fellow man, I am glad to spend my strength and vitality in that way.
   Please let us hear from you, as to just how you are feeling and progressing with your treatments. The cost or recording and transcribing subsequent readings is $10. Of course, there is no charge whatever for my part in this.
   We have had information concerning the source. Under separate cover I am sending to you a little pamphlet that has been compiled by the office, on how a reading is obtained. This may help you to understand our experiences in this field. Personally, I believe this:
   Life itself is an essence or manifestation of the divine Intelligence, or Force, that we call God. When there is incoordination between the mental, the physical and the spiritual body (which are One, represented by the Trinity - the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, in the spiritual world), we have what we call dis-ease. This may grow into real disease. Our medical science has classified these into different names, because they affect different portions of the body. Now, any healing that may possibly come must be a re-coordinating of that physical being to that triune of force manifesting in our bodies. So, all healing must come from God. Whether the intelligence that brings that consciousness is from a drug, a mechanical appliance, the foods we eat, or what not, it is in its essence one and the same source.
   For the readings to be a channel through which such information may come as to assist an individual in understanding what would produce coordination in the individual body, is saying that it must come from a UNIVERSAL source - then, if it is not from such a source, it is just as apt to be detrimental as it is good. So, let's hope this is from the universal or One source. I believe it to be.
   P. S. Article enclosed on 'HOW EDGAR CAYCE GIVES A PSYCHIC READING.'" [1/33 by HLC]
3. 1/26/33 Mrs. [623]'s letter: "Miss [278] called [951] and had a long chat, says she has more pep. So wonderful you can do this for people."
4. 2/14/33 She [Miss [278]] submitted questions for 278-2, saying:
   "I would say my outstanding symptoms at this time are: inability to sleep, inability to eat sufficiently, excessive headache chiefly at night and on waking, general weakness and, most marked at present, heart weakness and irregularity. I have been at home in bed since Sat., trying to throw off an influenza cold and bronchial attack.
   "I have striven to follow your instructions for the past month, but I can not rate myself high. Eno Salts not missed, in regularity, nor Atomidine, according to instructions. Am still on Alcaroid and Caroid & Bile Salts tablets as doses missed occasionally. Diet advised by you essentially similar, as to leafy greens and absence of starchy vegetables, as that followed by me for last few years, though I have taken a broiled lamb dinner occasionally (cannot get mutton) and beef oftener, sometimes calf's liver. I should state that I have never taken medicine regularly in my life, very little indeed altogether, and I have nothing to give up such as coffee, tea, condiments except salt, vinegar, sugars, pastry, cake, puddings, breads unless dextrinized. Preparation of foods has been the simplest of late years - no gravies or sauces.
   "I responded to Eno Salts for first few doses but not afterward, Atomidine seemed to me quite remarkable in intestinal effect, mucous reduced and catarrhal odor of bowel action disappeared until present cold. There is a constant formation of gas from mucous. However, and on this account perhaps have been able to retain small amount only of pint of water with Glyco-Thymoline and Bismuth.
   "I confess to the limitation of fearfulness about myself. How may I lay this aside? It is basically the sense of unique opportunity of this life."
5. 2/18/33 EC gave her a Ck. Physical 278-2.
6. 2/22/33 She wrote thanking EC for her 278-2, saying:
   "I have hesitated to withhold and equally to speak of the assurance that came to me in a light sleep during your first reading [278-1] that in the Divine Presence there is healing. It came as an experience - feeling to me, without previous anticipation, and if it might have been held for even an appreciable time it seems to me the currents of my physical being would have been radically changed. It is an assurance of great hope and inspiration."

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