This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 1st day of September, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self, through wife, [1100], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [470] this we have had before.
2. As we find, there are many various changes in the physical forces of the body since last we had same here, and in most respects we find conditions very good.
3. But as we find there has within the last three moons been something of - not an accident but a jarring of the body in such a position, as from jarring or stepping too heavy, that has caused in the lumbar and in the coccyx area a pressure to the lower circulation that prevents as fast return of the circulation to the torso portion of the body as it should.
4. Hence we find periods when there is the inclination through the feet and ankles for there to be slowed circulation that produces some swelling.
5. This as combined with the old inclinations for those tendencies for the activities of the lower hepatic circulation, as combined with inclinations of the activities of the pancreas, unless corrected may cause some disturbance that would become much more aggravating than in the present and much harder to combat.
6. As we would find, then, we would have - osteopathically - those corrections made in the lumbar axis, in the sacral, and remove the pressure in the coccyx area; carrying same through the lower portion of the sciatic centers, especially under the knee and to the feet and the bursa of the feet themselves.
7. This should not require a great number of these to see a vast difference.
8. Then, for the period of some three to four weeks, once or twice a week add to the diet the Jerusalem artichoke; that there may be the reaction to the upper hepatic circulation and through the liver and the pancreas; those reactions of the assimilated properties from same that would aid in correcting these inclinations and tendencies.
9. Do these and as we find for these particular disturbances the conditions will be much improved.
10. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) Please review all organs of body, and give condition of same.
    (A) As we find, the brain forces are very good.
    The activities of the glandular system are very good save as related to those inclinations that have been indicated through the pancreas and the activities of the kidneys or the adrenals - or those glands above the kidneys.
    The heart's activity is very good, though this change in the pressure makes for a hardness upon the circulation; and there needs to be those activities as indicated.
    Lungs, throat, bronchi, larynx are very good.
    Digestive system, the assimilations of the body, we find very good.
    The activities of the liver and the relationship to the organs of the lower hepatic circulation are disturbed as has been indicated.
12. (Q) What should be done for dry hard skin on right side of right foot?
    (A) Let's change the circulation by the manipulations as indicated, and correct those pressures in the lumbar axis, the sacral and the coccyx area. Then also the stimulation from the ganglia or centers along the sciatic nerve, especially those associated with the knee and the bursa of the feet.
13. (Q) What can be used on forehead to clear up skin condition?
    (A) When we change the activities of the liver and the kidneys, we will find much of this condition will clear.
14. (Q) Does the small red mark over the right eye come from the same cause?
    (A) Comes from the same cause.
15. (Q) How often should the manipulations be given?
    (A) About twice a week until there is the perfect alignment, or six to eight to ten such adjustments and manipulations. To be sure, coordinate the upper portion of the system, or set up drainages to the whole of the alimentary canal; but make the corrections in the feet, ankle, knees, the coccyx and especially in the lumbar axis.
16. (Q) Any other suggestions?
    (A) These we would do for this body in the present.
17. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Self (one for Osteopath)
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 470-17 on 1/09/37.
2. 9/01/37 Wife phoned questions, saying his ankle was very swollen and painful.

REPORTS

1. 9/07/37 Wife's letter: "The rdg. arrived Sat. and we want to thank you for taking it so promptly. My, but the information certainly goes direct to the trouble and again [470] has been warned of impending conditions. [470] thought he had jarred himself but he wasn't sure. He is getting started on treatments today. Dr. Pike was out of town over week-end. I tried all over town Sat. to obtain Jerusalem artichokes but there aren't any in ..., N.Y. A fruit and vegetable dealer will let me know today whether he can get them for me or not. If he cannot, will wire a friend in Calif. to send some." [She requested Ck. Physical for herself.]
2. 9/10/37 "Message from Calif. says that Jerusalem artichokes will not be in season before Dec. or Jan.* Will it be possible to ask if anything can be substituted for them, or if there are any canned ones anywhere in the country that you know anything about will you please let us know? [470]'s ankle is much better."
3. 9/14/37 See his wife's reading 1100-17, Par. 12-A giving a substitute for the Jerusalem artichokes until he was able to get them. [Clary Water, Garden Sage, Honey, Ambergris, Grain Alcohol, Gordon's Gin, Cinnamon prescription, etc.]
4. 9/21/37 Wife's letter: "Talked to Mrs. [601] after talking with you the other evening and she was going to get the re-distilled gin out to us yesterday. It has not arrived yet, but am sure it will by tomorrow. The ambergris is ordered also, so expect to get it compounded as soon as all ingredients are here. Have the sage, stick cinnamon, honey and distilled water here now.
   "A fruit man here tells me that Jerusalem artichokes are grown here by a man who specializes in them and that they will be ready soon. They are dug out of the ground like potatoes but not until after frost. We were supposed to have frost last evening but I do not believe it arrived. If we can get some (artichokes) while we are here will also have some sent to [480], as they are using canned or bottled ones, and I do not believe they are the Jerusalem variety...
   "Dr. Pike found conditions in [470]'s spine exactly as described."
   "P.S. A letter sent by special air-mail just arrived from Mrs. [601]. She cannot get the gin re-distilled, as the chemist is becoming suspicious, so she advised us to write
   * [GD's note: Sometime later Mr. [470] and Mrs. [1100] sent us some Jerusalem artichoke tubers for planting. We found that they do develop such that they can be dug and obtained, some of them, in early September - in Virginia, at least.] the Gordon Gin Co., at Linden, N.J. I am writing them immediately and do hope they can send it to us. If not, [470] will have to buy equipment and re-distill it himself."
5. 10/03/37 Wife's letter: "Thought you would be interested to know that we finally got the clary water compounded. There was so much delay, etc., that I feel sure that Saturn's rays must have been affecting us adversely. The gin company would not supply the gin but [470] was able to get it re-distilled at the plant, as they have a laboratory. We have about 12 oz. left and [470] hopes to have another qt. re-distilled before we leave, so if you should need any, we will be glad to send some of ours. It is against the law, however, to send liquor thru the mail, but guess it could be done by express. Had difficulty getting the ambergris, also. The druggist ordered it for us from the same firm in N.Y. where Mrs. [601] got theirs but after several days it had not arrived, so the druggist wired again and it came, from another firm (Dodge and Olcott). So we got it concocted last Mon. eve. and [470] started on it Tues."
6. 10/22/37 "We finally obtained the artichokes and hope yours arrived in good shape. [470] will not resume the clary water unless the information says so, altho during our travels and stay in hotel, it may be necessary."
7. 10/30/37 See 470-19.

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