This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 24th day of May, 1933, in accordance with request made by Mr. [417], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis, Hugh Lynn and Leslie B. Cayce.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body and those conditions that surround this body, [336].
2. Now, as we find, the conditions are rather of complications, while specific reactions have occurred from the breaking down of portions of the system as related to the circulation and the nerves' reaction to the disturbance - by clots forming in the circulation, the walls of the veins and arteries becoming weak from a complication. [GD's note: Perhaps apoplexy - a stroke following hypertension?]
3. These, as we find then, are the conditions with or that disturb [336] at this time:
4. The BLOOD SUPPLY we find weak and slow [hypotension?] in the present, though the period has existed when this was high and overloaded with drosses and poisons in the system, with both complications as to the ability of proper assimilation and also the recurrent effect upon the kidneys, but a blood pressure that produced dilation of the heart or organ itself, with a torpidity in one lobe of the liver that made for the secreting of hardened forms in gall duct itself. [cholecystitis?]
5. These conditions are much changed in the body at present, of course, but those disturbances in greater or lesser degree at various periods - the greater at periods and the less at other periods - have existed. Hence the weakened condition in the present, the inability for the taxing of the body either in the mental or physical activities of same; and those resultant conditions that come from same in contraction in portions of the extremities and in body itself, and the inability of locomotary activities in other portions, or the effect produced upon locomotion.
6. In the NERVE SYSTEM, as would be indicated from the character of disturbances that have existed, there is the inability of coordinating the impulse with the sympathetic system to the cerebro-spinal, or the inability of grasping, holding or moving the extremities in the direction intended by the impulses begun. Hence the condition is an over-relaxation in portions of the cerebrospinal and sympathetic system, with an extreme tautness that exists in other portions of the system.
7. As to the functioning of the ORGANS themselves, here we find that portions of the system attempt to adjust themselves to the incoordinating condition between sympathetic and cerebro-spinal nervous system, and there has been considerable change made in the character of disturbance through the poisons in the blood supply - as well as a reduction in the pulsation, that at times goes almost to the opposite extreme. Hence we find portions of the body under stress, as indicated, though - from the relaxation and activity that has existed for a portion of the period of this specific distress - time has changed or altered these to where there is that existent force which may be indicated as an expectant reaction in the organs of assimilation; and these supply - of course - to the digestive system, the functioning of the spleen and pancreas, the liver and the kidneys as related to same, in assisting to eliminate poisons or keep a balance in the digestive system.
8. The disturbances throughout the stomach itself, as well as duodenum and intestinal system, shows for rather the relaxation than tautness in these specifics; while the tautness exists in the upper portion of the system, as in throat, head and neck.
9. Then, in meeting the needs of the conditions, as we would find in the present, as applications are being made for the correction of conditions in the circulation, in the eliminations, these that may be given in this specific or particular time - in the present - would be in addition to that being applied; not taking the place of others, see?
10. First, we would begin with a thorough osteopathic massage each day. Following this each day there would be massaged into the cerebro-spinal system a combination of oils that would be absorbed by system; that is, one day these oils would be massaged into the cerebro-spinal system and the next day would be massaged gently over the clavicle, the sternum, the liver, spleen in the groins and along the limbs of the body, making SPECIFIC application EACH day to the neck. The oils would be combined in this manner:
11. To 2 tablespoonsful of pure olive oil, heated, add:

    Tincture of Myrrh..........1 tablespoonful,
Oil of Cedar..............40 drops,
Oil of Sassafras...........5 drops.

    When this combination is to be applied, pour a small quantity into a shallow container and massage into either the spine - from end to end or into the frontal portion of body as given, over the upper portion, over the clavicle, over the sternum (that is, of course, those portions of the ribs and around the edge of same, then on the arms and shoulders and down to the finger tips; then across the pelvic organs and down to the toes, going - of course - all the way round the limbs when these rubs are applied).
12. This massage would follow the osteopathic treatment, so that the circulation or superficial circulation, or stimulation, may assist the system in absorbing the detrimental conditions that have been produced in the body, [336] we are speaking of.
13. These applications we would keep up for at least a week's time. If there is then sufficient response, we would then change the applications entirely; for we would leave off the oil rubs and add the violet ray following the osteopathic treatments - which we would keep up.
14. These applications have nothing to do with the diet or with the properties that have been given internally, though we will find that when these additional applications we have suggested have been followed for a few days it will not be necessary to give as much of the sedatives for rest.
15. Ready for questions.
16. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mr. [417]
    Copy to File

BACKGROUND

1. 5/21/33 Mr. [417]'s ltr.: "I believe this is an urgent case (my friend [336]) and would appreciate it very much your seeing that he gets this rdg. just as soon as possible... He is at home in bed and you don't have to arrange any appointment."

REPORTS

1. 6/02/33 Mr. [417]'s letter: "Mr. [336]'s rdg. was very good but now must try and get him to carry it out."

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