This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of June, 1928, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [464].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. L. B. Cayce and Dr. Thos. B. House.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here - this we have had before. Now, we find conditions are somewhat bettered at the present time than that as we have had here before. While the conditions are improved, and while these are of the nature that, as it were, come and go; yet there are specific physical conditions to be accomplished in the physical system that the whole may coordinate more properly in the mental and physical functioning. While the conditions appear to some as of the nature that is purely MENTAL, yet - with the weakness as re-occurs in the system - this is seen, by the physical condition existent in the lumbar and sacral region, to be of the nature that is not wholly a mental reaction; for one examining the physical forces finds there are conditions which, added TO the highly nervous, sensitive, condition of the body, brings about this improper coordinating of cerebro-spinal and sympathetic nerve reaction. Hence the condition that re-occurs from that of the nerves in locomotion in the lower portion of body, functioning in coordination with the rest of the system. Many conditions are to be considered. Many suggestions have been given from here to meet the various conditions for the correction and for the permanent benefit of the body. At times a portion of these have been adhered to. At others these have not been meted or adhered to, in purport or in fact, at all. Hence there needs not be expected for the result to be that as given, unless there would be adherence to that necessary to meet the needs of the physical body in toto. Now this is necessary, as has been given. There have been conditions where glands were affected. These have meted better conditions for the body than most of other portions of system. There have been conditions where the digestive system and the eliminations were the paramount conditions existent, from that as seen in the actual physical or the anatomical conditions of the body. THESE, as seen, have been improved. That wherein the lesions have been located and are existent have NOT been removed; neither have they been made to coordinate the ganglions from the 11th and 12th dorsal, nor from those of the 2nd and 4th lumbar, nor the upper sacral. These still exist. When the cycle of the circulation and of the system comes so that pressure is brought to bear, either by indigestion, by the ruffling of the mental forces of the body until it is in a tantrum, as it were, these have their direct influence on the digestion and on the nerves especially of the sympathetic system, and not coordinating with those of the cerebro-spinal, and through the ganglions as are seen here bring deficiency in reaction through the cerebro-spinal nerves of the lower portion of body, or the extremities, the limbs, the legs, the ankles, through the hips, small of the back - these refuse to operate, as it were. Then the whole body is depleted in its action.
2. To meet the needs at the present, as has been given, most of all those adjustments should be made in THIS region. Not in upper dorsal or cervical (though these need attention to bring nominal coordination where the ganglion of the sympathetic and cerebro-spinal coordinate to-gether, whether for the internal nerve reaction, or for the exterior, or the external nerve reaction, these need to be made to coordinate by the stimulation or the relaxing of the various centers as the conditions change from day to day), but in llth and 12th dorsal, and from 2nd and 4th lumbar, and upper sacral. It would be necessary, as has been given, that at least sixteen to twenty-six such ADJUSTMENTS be made. With then the proper coordination, or the proper conditions considered for assimilation and eliminations for the body, we see no reason why these should not bring near normal forces for this body. Ready for questions.
3. (Q) Could the pressure on my back be seen and recognized in a photo taken with X-Ray?
   (A) It could.
4. (Q) Are the glands normal?
   (A) Nearer than they have been when we have had these in the past.
5. (Q) Is the pressure from the spine, or is it the kidneys enlarged?
   (A) In the ganglions along the spinal region.
6. (Q) How is the blood now?
   (A) Better than we have had before.
7. (Q) How is the liver behaving?
   (A) Nearer to proper functioning at present. Temper - disturbing of the mental forces - brings improper reactions when there is not coordination in any region, especially in this of the lower hepatic circulation.
8. (Q) How is the circulation?
   (A) The disturbance depends upon those influences as are brought to bear either by taxation by overwork, over stimulation of ANY nature; for these may bring disturbances in any portion of the system, especially through these where pressure is seen in lesions in the regions given.
9. (Q) Should I still omit the meat from my diet?
   (A) NOMINALLY, yes - though occasionally in moderation meats may be taken, dependent upon the condition of the MENTAL body when such is taken. Do not eat or overload the system when there is the disturbance either of fatigue - physical or of over excitement from ANY cause.
10. (Q) What causes the electric sparks that float before my eyes, and what causes the black specks that float before my eyes?
    (A) Improper coordination in nerve system. This in itself should be proof of that condition and where it exists in the system. Not these from kidneys, though from those REGIONS that COORDINATE - when properly set in system - WITH kidneys, and with the eyes, though the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus and their branches.
11. (Q) What causes the film that totally blinds, usually one eye at a time, lasting about fifteen minutes?
    (A) Most of this is imagination, from that that arises from the conditions as existent in improper coordination of nerve forces of the body, between the sympathetic and sensory organism of the body.
12. (Q) Give any advice that will help the body mentally and encourage her?
    (A) Do that as has been given, trusting in the abilities of self to hold self in check mentally, morally, and to increase physically the resistive forces in system.
13. We are through with this reading.

BACKGROUND

1. See 464-8 on 4/26/28 and subsequent Reports.
2. 6/13/28 She submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 7/02/28 "I rec'd the rdg. and your letter. I felt better. I was afraid the letter (with my donation) had gone astray. It looks as though the osteopath has to do the work. I did all that I knew how to do or what to do in the past. The rdg. says I didn't. What I left undone I do not know. One or the other of my family gave me the violet ray every night, and I took the gold religiously as directed. I may have slipped up on the diet more or less. I'll try again. There seems to be nothing to do but take the osteopathic treatments. I do not eat much meat. I am not so fond of it. So that won't hurt me any. The rdg. mentions a lesion. In former rdgs. only a pressure over the kidneys. If I can get my legs in working order I know I can do the rest. Some days I am much stronger than others, and I often wonder why that is. I hope this finds you all well again." With best wishes, Mrs. [464]
2. 7/15/28 "I had an x-ray taken of my back [by Dr. John W. Keckler of the osteopathic clinic] and it showed the trouble. I cannot explain it to you as it was told to me, but it seems that there are lumps on the spine and the spine overlaps, or has little projections on the edge of some of the parts. I did not understand in the rdg. that it is the spine itself that is the trouble. I looked in the dictionary for the meaning of ganglia and it said it is the course of a nerve. So if the course of the nerve is closed we can't expect the nerve to operate correctly. My osteopathic doctor (Dr. Mable V. Barker) said I need the Infra Red lamp. She has it and I go to her office whenever I can. I am going to get one of my own. It is not always convenient for daughter [2144] to take me to her office."
3. 8/21/28 "I have taken over a pint of kidney and liver medicine myself and it always makes me feel better but does not remove the cause of my trouble. I can only travel around the house so long and then I have to rest... My remedy was put up by Mrs. Matteson, the psychic doctor I used to know. Her daughter still makes the old remedies, and when my legs give out, as they do at times, I have to have something to brace me up, and that usually does it for the time being. I may be doing something contrary to the rules but I can't lay around all the time. Bawl me out if I need it."
4. 5/02/29 "Dear Mr. Cayce, It is a long time since I have heard from any of you. How goes the hospital good I hope. Well I have been away from home for 6 weeks I got back a little short of 2 weeks ago. I went down south in Ohio to take a course of cleansing treatments after reading over my readings... I found the treatments to be most thorough of their kind & I had to get out and hike up hill and down hill whether I wanted to or not and I had to give up my tea drinking. I am better, still keeping on with the treatment at home & the hiking. I go out some place every day. I had a good time while I was down there in spite of all the miseries we have to endure. The treatment consists of emetics with herb teas. Enemas with herb tea, cold shower baths and herb teas to drink. 3 emetics a week and 3 enemas. Special diet of just vegetables and fruit. One meal every other day, two meals the rest. Never any breakfast. I feel fearfully clean. The treatment is supposed to run 4 months for those who can stand it & longer for those who are tough enough to come through well. I have had 8 weeks of it and still alive to tell the story. So now I would like a reading as soon as it is convenient for you to give it to me. Name the day so I can send the money. There are some little things I would like some light thrown on. I walk much better than I used to, but my stomach and bowels just simply refuse to act normal and my fingers flatten out & are sore. Tell me about the treatment I am taking and give me what advice I need for I am determined to fight this thing through. I have made good so far along some lines. I cannot conquer my stomach. Writing to you again makes me feel like meeting an old friend again & it gives me pleasure. I hope you will have time to tell me about the hospital & how things are working out for you." With best wishes, Mrs. [464]
5. 5/17/29 She submitted questions.
6. 5/24/29 See 464-10.

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