This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 3rd day of July, 1933, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [369], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Miss [369] and Mildred Davis.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [369]; this we have had before.
2. Now, as we find, there are many changes in the physical forces of the body since last we had the body here. Most of these are for the betterment of the general physical condition; for, from a psychological viewpoint, there are very few disorders in the general physical forces. From the psychological there ARE some disturbances that make for physical conditions that disturb the body. This is not indicating that there is a purely mental or psychological disturbance, but the nature - the character of the disturbance is basically psychological; though the physical or pathological is affected.
3. Then, these are the conditions as we find them with this body, [369] we are speaking of, present in this room:
4. In the general BLOOD SUPPLY, this is very good.
5. Then, in the NERVOUS SYSTEM do we find the greater disturbance; as indicated, in those centers that have to do with coordination between the sympathetic and cerebro-spinal system. Hence there come periods when there is the over activity of the sympathetic to such an extent as to cause the disruption in the activity of the ganglia that affect the physical functioning of the body. This is from overstrained conditions that have existed in this sympathetic nerve forces or impulses of the body, and that have gained - and are gaining gradually - their normal cooperative activity with the cerebro-spinal nervous system.
6. Hence those ganglia - as in the upper plexus of the dorsal area, that affect the locomotaries to the arms; and to the lower limbs from the lumbar plexus area at times - do not COORDINATE in their reaction with impulses that are felt or directed in the voluntary and involuntary activities of the body, but those of a voluntary nature become involuntary - through this incoordination. As, when the body would grasp an object, or when the body would make a step or movement in activity, these become unactive in COORDINATED form or manner.
7. These are not in the present cause of any distressing nature or character, yet become very distressing to the BODY at times when such conditions occur; and apparently there is no activity to prevent such from becoming involuntary. This makes for the awareness OF the condition; hence brings more of a distress to the mental influences, and - becoming aware - then it becomes more mental than that of a physical condition; yet, as given, the PHYSICAL condition exists.
8. Then, in meeting the needs of the conditions in the present, we find that to bring about the proper coordination there may be taken those properties WITHIN the system that will create - in that assimilated that which will make for a better impulse towards the activities of the nerve forces of the body - see? We would prepare, then, as this:
9. To 2 ounces of Lactated Pepsin (Essence of), add:

   Tincture of Valerian...................1 ounce,
Elixir of Calisaya...................1/2 ounce,
10% solution Iodide of Potassium......10 minims,
10% solution Bromide of Potassium.....20 minims.
Sufficient simple syrup to make 4 ounces.

10. Shake the solution together when the dose is taken, which would be half a teaspoonful in water two or three times each day; ONE dose, at least, just before retiring.
11. The diet should be well-balanced, that there may not be too great a reaction through those portions of the system as to make for acidity. Hence, we would take more of those foods that are alkalin for the system.
12. Also we would find that the electrically driven vibrator would be excellent for quieting the nerve forces of the body, ESPECIALLY in those areas over the plexuses indicated; that is, the upper dorsal and whole of the cervical area, and over the lumbar and sacral area.
13. To create a balance in the circulation, both for the nerve AND blood supply, we would use those vibrations each day of the Radio-Active Appliance, that will make for the balancing throughout the whole system. This we would attach the first anode at each application (and it would be best to take this treatment when the body is ready to retire) to the wrist; to the right wrist, left ankle; to the left wrist, right ankle. The first anode is attached over the pulse area, or where there is felt the activity or pulsation of the arterial circulation. The other should be attached just above the ankle bone, on the inside, see? This we would use each day.
14. The vibrator we would use only every other day, or twice each week would be correct for its use.
15. The medicinal properties, as given, should be taken for periods of three to four days at a time; then rest for three to four days - see?
16. Do this, and - as we find - within three to five weeks we will have the equal balance throughout the nerve and blood supply.
17. Ready for questions.
18. (Q) Could I have osteopathic treatments twice a week instead of using vibrator?
    (A) Osteopathic treatments would be well, but the vibrator would be better. If the osteopathic treatments had been necessary, we would have given them!
19. (Q) Can this condition with the hands be completely overcome?
    (A) It will be!
20. (Q) Is there anything special I could do to calm or prepare myself for any nerve racking occasion, or one requiring use of my hands?
    (A) We have outlined this for the body here! Do these, and we will overcome the condition.
21. (Q) What causes the occasional pains in one side of face, once even in teeth?
    (A) A reaction from this same condition in the upper dorsal area, as we have indicated.
22. (Q) Should my daily routine be altered in any way?
    (A) Make the daily routine so that these suggestions may be carried out in the proper way and manner; this would be necessary.
23. (Q) Would it be detrimental for me to drop off to sleep with the battery still attached?
    (A) No.
24. (Q) What breathing exercises would be best for me?
    (A) Those that SHOULD be the activity to every well-balanced body. Morning and evening exercises with the full and deep inhalation, and quick exhalation from the lungs; breathing in through the nostrils and exhaling through the mouth quickly.
25. (Q) Is there any advice for me in regard to my general well-being?
    (A) Keep the body well balanced physically. Make for those balances through the mental activities in the ways and manners that have been SET by self, for the better keeping of a normal balance in self. And, we will find that, there will come much to self that will be worth while, bringing contentment and joy in LIVING, in EXPERIENCING those things that may bring the greater activities in the experience of the body.
26. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 369-8 on 9/03/31 for spine impingement causing stomach gas, mouth sores, etc.
2. 7/03/33 She was present for the reading, seeking advice mainly for a severe shaking of her hands. She attributed it to inability to control her nerves, thinking perhaps it was a mental lack rather than physical.

REPORTS

1. 8/04/34 See 369-11.

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