This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 26th day of August, 1933, in accordance with request made by the mother, Mrs. [864], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Dr. [539].

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [396].
2. Now, as we find, while conditions are very good in many respects in the general physical forces of the body, there are those that if corrected - as to the manner of impulses in the physical functioning, as well as to the manner in which that assimilated is distributed - would make a much more normal developing body physically, and the responses in the mental and the coordinations in the mental would be much improved.
3. Hence we will find the conditions must be considered both from the psycho-analytical standpoint (as from the psychopathic) and from the general physical responses in system.
4. These, then, are the physical conditions that we find with this body, [...] Anne ... we are speaking of:
5. First, it would be well were the name altered to [...] Mae. While it is true there are reasons from the material for Anne to be added in the name, for the harmony and the harmonious effect upon the general conditions that surround the body respecting numerological aspects, Mae would make for a better vibration.
6. As to the pathological conditions existent, we find a body tending towards anemia, underweight; hence a general strain exists often in a developing body that should not exist.
7. Too easily does the body become tired, and the responses then are to produce irritation in the nerve and mental forces and mental capacities of the body.
8. The cause of anemia, in one respect, is an improper diet that has gradually left elements out of the system until it has become impoverished in this direction. And we find glands in the system are under the strain of being unable to produce sufficient of the plasm that will cause the perfect functioning of other portions of the system. This may be illustrated in the lack of the secretions in the salivary glands; hence a lack of lactic fluids in the upper portion of the digestive system or stomach proper. Hence the cardiac end of the stomach shows an effect of acid, and we carry the same effect through the system, finding at times an acidosis in the larger intestinal system with a tendency towards constipation, with the kindred effect of an unbalancing between the organs of the hepatic circulation. Hence the glands both in the lacteals and in the adrenal are affected at times by the condition. In one of the age, we find this especially affecting the activity of the eliminating system through the kidneys - and the activity of the bladder itself; producing - through the amount of irritation caused by acidity - inflammation in the bladder itself.
9. It is not, then, in any sense, a tendency towards diabetes, though - with the suffering of the system, the irritations from the activity in kidneys - there is shown less sugar than would ordinarily be; yet a CLOUDED effect with excess of albumin.
10. As to the effect this condition produces through the system, there is a high nervous tension; especially when the vitality of the body has been used in either mental or physical exercise to the extent as to cause such a reaction.
11. In the general functioning of the nervous systems, this is produced by the irritation - rather than any inflammation or even a subluxation; but with inflammation or tendencies in that direction. For, often when it may be given from here (these sources) as inflammation of an organ, plexus or ganglion, it is seen rather from the internal sense than the external after it has caused its effect! See?
12. Hence, with the attempt of organs to function under an impoverishment of the necessary plasm carried in the blood supply, or secreted by the organs themselves in their functional activity, we have ganglia along the cerebro-spinal system that show the attempt of the system to adjust itself to the strained condition. Hence the IMPULSE produces pressure to the centers specifically where cerebro-spinal and sympathetic coordinate in their activity. When such is active, the responses or reflex activities are to produce irritation to the sympathetic system. Hence the periods of depressions; others when there are the fits of temper, as sometimes called; but these are rather the expression of the system attempting to warn the physical consciousness of distresses existent in portions of the system. Much in the same way or manner as when one has a toothache. Is it the tooth that aches, or the nerve that hurts? It is the impulse in the brain warning an individual of a defect existent in the system!
13. Some of the teeth for this body should be attended to, especially the back molars - that are changing.
14. As to the activities of the ORGANS:
15. With the impoverishments in the system the organs function at times under strain. Hence only functional conditions exist; not organs affected, other than in reflex manners.
16. Then, in meeting the immediate needs of the physical conditions of the body:
17. These we would meet in a simple way and manner.
18. First, as to the matter of the diet: This should be kept at all times rather inclined to an excess of alkalins. While it becomes necessary that certain amounts of proteins and carbohydrates be in the system for the creating of the necessary forces or influences to produce sufficient energies or carbon in the system, that there may be the necessary elements for the proper physical development, proper mental development of the body, these should be taken in such a way and manner that the elements of food carry properties that will balance with the needs of the system. The calorie content and necessary elements should be for blood building, bone structure and vital energy in portions of the system. As in this form, then, we would administer the diet. To be sure, this is merely an outline, and would of necessity be altered from time to time as may be seen from the variations that may be given at each meal:
19. Mornings - cereals that carry vitamins necessary for the creating of the proper balance of influence in the upper portion of the digestive system, or that add A, D and E vitamins in their proportions, that make for something of an excess of these.
20. Or we would have citrus fruit juices with rice cakes, buckwheat cakes and milk - with a little syrup; preferably of fig or maple content, that will aid in creating a balance.
21. Or stewed fruits, or fresh fruits; as prunes, peaches, plums, pears or the like.
22. The cereals would be such as carry the whole wheat, rolled wheat; or as in Wheatena, or that which carries both the bran and the element of the wheat itself. Or rolled oats. When these are used, we would preferably use the CONDENSED milk or cream rather than raw milk for the body; though that taken as a drink should be of the raw milk and that - where possible - with the animal heat in same.
23. In the middle of the morning, take an egg beaten in condensed milk or raw milk, with milk added; only using, of course, the yolk of the egg. See?
24. Noons - a portion of this meal, at least, should consist of green vegetables RAW; as carrots, celery, lettuce, spinach and the like. Tomatoes may be used occasionally; and a dressing as of oil, or of such that is palatable to the body. At this meal there also may be taken a warm pastry; as pie, provided it is of the nature that carries principally an egg base; and ice cream or the like may be taken at this meal.
25. In the middle of the afternoon we would take (about 3:00 or 3:30 o'clock) at least a tablespoonful of the extract of beef; no meat in same, but the beef extract. This will give strength and vitality, as in blood and nerve building, added with the content of the green vegetable forces as taken just previously.
26. Evenings - milk, whole wheat, and green vegetables that are WELL cooked, see? as beans, lentils, all of those that are of the tuberous or bulbous nature; well cooked, though, they should be. Chicken or fowl, or wild fowl or wild game, well cooked, may be taken at this meal also. The Bulgarian milk may be used at times.
27. And at ALL periods just before the meals the body should take olive oil, small quantities in the beginning and gradually increasing the quantity; that is, five to six drops three to four times a day, see? increasing a few drops until a half to three quarters of a teaspoonful may be taken at each dose.
28. Each evening when ready for retiring we would massage the whole of the cerebro-spinal system thoroughly with the electrically driven vibrator.
29. After this vibration we would massage the body thoroughly along the spine with a compound prepared in this manner, and we would use at each time just what the body will absorb:
30. To a tablespoonful of heated olive oil add a tablespoonful of tincture of myrrh. Then add three minims or drops of oil of sassafras. This will make for the tendency of stimulating not only the superficial circulation but aid in causing the oil and myrrh to strike in to the centers over the cerebro-spinal segments. Especial reference would be given to the lumbar and sacral area, both with the vibrator treatment and with the hand massage with the compound.
31. Every other day take six minims of Atomidine as a dose just before retiring.
32. Do this; follow these consistently, persistently; not as something to be gotten through with, but something to be accomplished in each treatment, and we will find that - within five to six weeks - the body will have gained from six to seven pounds in weight, and will be more active in its physical and mental activity. The disposition will be changed, too.
33. Ready for questions.
34. (Q) Are the little spots on the left side of her forehead birthmarks? Can they be removed?
    (A) With the general treatments that we have given these will grow less and less. But birthmarks are not to be tampered with, in attempting to be removed!
35. (Q) What can mother do to train her so she will be best fitted to do that which her soul came here to do?
    (A) Provide, as near as possible, the proper surroundings for a well developed physical and mental body; giving those suggestions - both by activity of self and by example - that make the PROPER environ for a developing and well balanced body, mentally and physically.
36. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mother
    Copy to Dr. [539]
    Copy to File
    (GD enclosed Beef Juice recipe & electrical vibrator information, Atomidine circular.)

BACKGROUND

1. 8/22/33 Mother [864]'s questions: "Are the vibrations of her name harmonious to her? ["Named after numerologically studied names a cousin of mine prepared."] Would any other be better... Is she nervous? Why is she underweight? General health, please. Any kidney trouble?"

REPORTS

1. 4/21/35 Mother [864]'s letter requesting her own Physical Rdg.: "The rdg. for my little girl about a year and a half ago was splendid."

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