This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his friend David E. Kahn's home, 20 Woods Lane, Scarsdale, N.Y., this 16th day of November, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [470], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Lucille Kahn.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [470]; this we have had before.
2. There are many changes in the general physical forces of the body since last we had same here. Some of these are tendencies to the reverting of disturbances that have been indicated in days previous for the body. Some show for better resistances being builded in some directions. But as the body physically comes under the inclination or tendencies of affectation from astrological influences, and there is the tendency for the mental self to dwell upon same, it lends itself then - unless resistances are builded in the mental and physical reactions - towards those tendencies or inclinations that arise.
3. Such conditions are oft in the experience of individuals termed or classified as accidents.
4. These then are conditions as we find them in the present with this body, [470] we are speaking of:
5. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY we find those tendencies or inclinations for a taxation, from those tendencies for the pancreas to become rather active from inclinations by overactivity. Thus there are indications of disturbance to the hepatic circulation in its attempt to strain from the system, as it were, the excesses of sugar.
6. Hence we find those overactivities in the present of the kidneys and bladder in this direction. This in the present is only an inclination. And by precautions, diet and stimulation to an activity of the adrenals in the body, supplying food values for an activity from the production of adrenaline in the system, we may rid these conditions from the body.
7. Be careful, to be sure, that there are not great strains as in lifting, or exercises that would tend to make for a greater stress or strain upon those portions of the cerebro-spinal system from which the spleen and pancreas receive the impulse for activity.
8. And we would find these disturbances in the blood stream, the tendencies for this tiring of the body, the inclination for the feet and lower limbs to feel somewhat numb at times, would gradually disappear; and the body become nearer to normal.
9. In this same connection we find from activities with the body being in unfavorable conditions at times for the feet, under this particular period of suppression in the general system, there are tendencies for the circulatory forces to the mucous membranes of throat and head and the excess of this bacilli of cold or inflammatory conditions being in and about the environs, to produce inflammation for head and throat - and especially nasal passages at times.
10. With the food values as may be indicated, with the manipulations stimulating the activity of the lower portions of the body, coordinating with same those drainages from head, neck and throat, we would find bettered conditions.
11. Hence we would give, then, these:
12. Precautions in keeping feet warm and dry.
13. Precautions in the diet; not an excess of CANE sugars. Use rather the raw sugar, or preferably beet sugar; whether in the drinks or foods; or resort MORE to the sugars from fruits and vegetables in the diet. But include at least twice a week the artichoke; [Jerusalem Artichoke. See 470-14, Par. R3] the bulb as well as the root. The root may be used as in soups or cooked as potatoes. These carry the greater quantity of an active force upon the adrenals, that may be created through the activity of the glandular system - and will keep a normal balance for this particular body, if the other precautions are taken.
14. Manipulations and adjustments, as indicated; stimulating the 4th lumbar for better circulation to the lower extremities; coordinating the upper dorsal and cervical - not as stimulating the circulation TO them but as producing drainages FROM them to not only the lymph and the pulmonary circulation but to the drosses of the body. That once to twice a week, rest a week or two from these applications (the manipulations), and then continue again.
15. And we will find the better conditions.
16. In the mental and spiritual attitudes of this body:
17. Much depends, to be sure, upon the mental attitude. As has been given as inclinations, the mental being is both spiritual and material in nature.
18. KNOW, those who would have wisdom - ASK of GOD who giveth without holding back, to those who would use their opportunities in their associations with their fellow man for Creative and helpful influences in their experience.
19. Study, then, PATIENCE, longsuffering, gentleness, kindness. For these are the fruits of the Spirit and bring in their application experiences worthy of consideration in the minds and hearts of those who would know the right way.
20. Ready for questions.
21. (Q) Any further advice for the body?
    (A) Do these, as we find physically, mentally, spiritually; making application of those suggestions in those directions indicated, and we would find the greater abilities, the greater activity and the greater results in the experience of this body, [470].
22. We are through with this reading.

    Two copies to Self (one for Dr. Thompson)
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 470-12 on 10/12/35.
2. 11/07/36 Wife's letter requesting 1100-8 for herself: "[470] wants a general physical check, especially on the pancreas, etc."

REPORTS

1. 11/25/36 Wife's letter thanking EC for 1100-8 and 470-14: "We were thankful for [470]'s reading also and feel that with a bit of care on his part in regard to his diet, everything will be alright... [470] is feeling quite well again. He is practically over the cold he caught from me ('Cold bacilli in and about the environs'). He is quite busy on the job and his company is busy taking on a lot of new contracts."
2. 12/22/36 See 470-15.
3. 7/16/37 Norfolk LEDGER-DISPATCH.
   "Farmers in Henderson Start Artichoke Crop
   Hendersonville, N.C., July 16. - (UP) -- Henderson County will have a new commercial crop this year in the form of 15 acres of artichokes, it was learned today. The Pace brothers, whose farm is located on the Dana road, are raising what will be the first large artichoke harvest ever seen in Henderson County.
   The brothers have a contract with a New York firm, which furnished them the artichoke seeds after tests proved the soil would yield an artichoke with a high glucose content, which is valuable in treatment of diabetes."
4. 8/79 GD's note: Mr. [470], now 90 yrs. old, visited A.R.E. and reported on tape the remarkable experiences with the Edgar Cayce readings, one of which was the curing of his diabetes in its incipiency by the use of proper diet (including the use of Jerusalem artichokes).

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