This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 6th day of January, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [462], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [462] and Mrs. [404].

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1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [462]; this we have had before.
3. As we find, there are many changes in the physical forces of the body since last we had same here. Some of the present disturbances are associate of some old disturbances not entirely eliminated from the system.
4. These, then, are conditions as we find them in the present with this body, [462] we are speaking of:
5. While many conditions are very good, many indicate the resistances that are being builded in the general assimilating system, the glandular forces in the main function near to normal, greater vitality and strength is being created than nominally, - we find that at times these are being used up. This gives in the sympathetic nervous system at times the feeling good, at others the feeling as if EVERYTHING was all wrong in the activity of the body.
6. Blood supply we find good, though there are periods when - through the sympathetic reaction - the body becomes irritated and some pressures arise from some infectious forces that exist in portions of the circulation.
7. Hence as we find, the basis of the disturbances is in the reflex nerve forces of the body. There are periods when the reflex infection carried in the circulation produces disturbances to various portions of the digestive forces, rather than the assimilating. Then we have at times a form of heartburn, or a relationship to the liver as related to heart; feeling of suppression or depression through the lungs; at times the nasal passages and throat give trouble.
8. These as we find usually come and go, and thus indicate there are sources from which these arise that are carried in the lymph circulation.
9. At such periods we will find irregularity in the heart beat. There is NOT organic heart disturbance. There is not organic liver disturbance. These are reflexes, as we find.
10. From the old disturbance through the gastric flow in the duodenum and jejunum and colon, conditions form in portions of the colon that have been and are the sources of the disturbance. Thus the needs at times for flushing the alimentary canal. This necessity has been existent and still exists.
11. In the areas of the descending colon there has been and still is some disturbance from the prolapsus there, where infection occurs. Thus through the lower sphincter, through the anus and the rectal area, there is the itching, there are the disturbances that cause great anxiety; as it were setting the body almost afire internally. The reflexes to the nerve system, with a little of these conditions being reflexed into the circulation, cause these other disturbances.
12. We would in the present use this, prepared in this manner:
13. To 1 ounce of Glycerine, add - in the order named:

    Carbolic Acid...............3 drops (shaking and
stirring these together thoroughly),
Russian White Oil...........3 ounces.

    Use this in a force syringe. Let the greater portion of this be used about twice, or this quantity about twice - injected into the lower portion of the bowel, see?
14. Then have heat - salt heat applied to the area ACROSS the lower sacral.
15. This, as we find, will alleviate the disturbances.
16. Be mindful that following same, in a few days, there is a good, thorough evacuation by the use of colonic irrigation.
17. Then have a few - three, four to five - four or five days apart - of the general stimulations osteopathically, with particular reference to the areas in the lumbar and sacral, in the 9th and 10th dorsal, 4th, 5th and 6th dorsal, and throughout the cervical.
18. Be mindful of the diet.
19. Do not use the injections unless there is the upsetting again, or the itching, or such; but cleanse the system, and with the resistances that are being built, we should bring about much nearer to normal conditions for the body.
20. Ready for questions.
21. (Q) Please give me the foods I should eat at breakfast, considering what the organs of the body can take care of and also what the body needs for strength and energy and the daily renewing.
    (A) Let's take into consideration, as these are to be given, the variations that are going to occur with the application of these things suggested, - the variation in the correction of the gastric flow from the liver, as well as the activity of the pancreas and throughout the system itself.
    These, to be sure, are those indicated most after these changes have been accomplished. We would not change a great deal from the present diet, until there has been at least one or two of the colonic irrigations to purify the pockets in the lower portion of the colon.
    But citrus fruits, and especially once or twice or three times a week the re-enforced cereals, - but mostly the whole grain, especially oats - these well cooked, with little sugar, but with milk or cream, or baked or cooked apples may be taken at the same meal as the cereal; crisp bacon, toast - or the salt or whole wheat bread. These are preferable for the morning meal.
    Noons - the juices, but with such as beef, mutton or fish. Fish at least twice each week, even with the surroundings - [a few miles from Atlantic Ocean] for there is needed the reaction in the system of this nature of food. These with plenty of vegetables should supply sufficient needs for the body.
22. (Q) Should coffee be taken?
    (A) It can be taken if this is desired, but not with milk or cream.
23. (Q) What about tea?
    (A) Tea might be taken when the body is resting - but this is rather a pick-up for the body and does not last as long with the body even as coffee, and coffee is more of a food than tea.
    Do these things.
24. (Q) Would the J. B. L. Cascade be better for cleansing the colon: if so, when and how often should it be used and what should be added to the water?
    (A) Preferably this should be used as an aid, but the colonic irrigation should be professionally given. For, there are cakes that need removing - which can be done by being able to take much more water than can be taken in a cascade.
25. (Q) Are my teeth a contributory cause?
    (A) Not in the main. There are times when they become contributory, but not in the main. The salt and soda as a massage, the rinsing of the mouth often with first Glyco-Thymoline and then the next time with Listerine will aid the gums, even in the throat here.
26. (Q) What causes the uneasy feeling about the appendix area?
    (A) The pressure in the colon.
27. (Q) What can I do to cure Varicose Vein in right leg?
    (A) Massage with an ointment made from Mullein juices with Cocoa Butter and Oil of Butter. [2/11/53 GD's note: Mr. [462] told me today that he has used this ointment whenever swelling of vein occurs - has no more trouble.]
28. (Q) What can I do about the stuffing sensation in right nostril and right side of head?
    (A) As indicated, this is purely reflex. And when we remove those disturbances in the lower portion of the colon, cleansing the areas and changing the circulation with the adjustments and massages, this should disappear.
29. (Q) Why are my feet always cold and what can I do to make them more comfortable?
    (A) They won't be cold if you get your circulation down! Correct same by the use of the applications indicated; not only the heat in the sacral but the osteopathic corrections made there.
30. (Q) What type shoe should I wear?
    (A) Those that are snug fitting but not too pointed, and yet not too broad. As we find, those that carry CUSHIONS in the inner sole are the better type for the body.
31. (Q) Give a good hair restorer for this body.
    (A) None much better for this particular body than Listerine.
32. (Q) What kind of mattress should I sleep on in order to best relax my body?
    (A) That which is not too easy, yet not too hard.
33. (Q) Considering the frozen foods, especially vegetables and fruits that are on the market today, - has the freezing in any way killed certain vitamins and how do they compare with the fresh?
    (A) This would necessitate making a special list. For, some are affected more than others. So far as fruits are concerned, these do not lose much of the vitamin content. Yet some of these are affected by the freezing. Vegetables, - much of the vitamin content of these is taken, unless there is the re-enforcement in same when these are either prepared for food or when frozen.
34. (Q) Consider also the steam pressure for cooking foods quickly. Would it be recommended and does it destroy any of the precious vitamins of the vegetables and fruits?
    (A) Rather preserves than destroys.
35. (Q) When should I have another check-up in order to keep up with the changes that will take place?
    (A) In six to eight weeks.
    But as we find, if there is the proper consideration, and the proper application of those things suggested, WITH the present attitude and resistance - unless other conditions intercept - we should find the body RENEWING itself, and being some several years younger. But act your age rather!
36. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    [Extract of Par. 33-A, 34-A above for loose-leaf book in Library on Health Hints.]
    (GD's note 1/06/42: An extra sheet enclosed for Osteopath. Let us know which one you choose.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 462-13 on 7/02/40.

REPORTS

1. 1/22/42 "I am taking my osteopathic tr. from Dr. C. W. Irvin and coming along fine."
2. 4/23/42 See 462-15.

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