This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 2nd day of January, 1934, in accordance with request made by her mother, and father, Mr. [4124], Members of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [475].
2. Now, as we find, there are conditions that disturb the better physical functionings of the body. These are rather the specific nature, but are rather hidden as to the causes; and the effects rather than the causes are being ministered to.
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [475] we are speaking of:
4. In the BLOOD SUPPLY there are the indications of the disturbances that exist in the eliminations in the system, and of the thinned condition that has existed and does exist in the intestinal system, especially in the jejunum, where the thinned walls make for a very poor circulation of the lymph and emunctories. Hence this has produced in the circulation, in the capillaries and in the emunctories, such a condition as to produce those forces that manifest themselves in the cuticle and in those portions of the body as related to the circulation in the exterior or superficial circulation of the body. Hence the throwing off of refuse or poisons, that produces in this particular condition the abrasions that make for corruption and for roughness of the skin, and discoloration - or redness and spots over various portions of the body, in the exposed parts as well as in the secret portions and in the various portions over the trunk part of the body, more than extremities - save on upper.
5. As to the NERVE FORCES, these are involved, as we find, in the condition - but are not the causes of the condition, as is the thinned or poor circulation that has been illustrated or shown in other portions of the body; produced, as we find, by the body becoming lacking in elements that made for - first proper coagulation (from used forces of the system). Then the condition arose wherein the seepage, as might be said, began through the very thinned portions in the system, by an exercise and by the character of diet. And, to be sure, the sympathetic system becomes more involved on account of the tendency for the body to worry or to be aggravated by the disturbance that is very distressing to the mental forces of the body, [475].
6. As to the ORGANS of the body themselves, we find these are involved somewhat - to be sure. For, if the glands and the organs of the system are in accord - or cooperative in their activity, and if the diets are kept any way near normal, the necessary balance in the elements would be kept; because the body does produce - with the glands and the organs of the system - the necessary elements by absorption, or digestion and absorption and assimilation for the system.
7. Hence we find both the liver and the spleen involved in the condition; the spleen sympathetically, the liver rather scant in activity through the bile ducts that act upon the lacteal forces that are created for assimilation in the body. And great stimulation as of greases or any condition as in candy, that produces a wrong reaction in the digestive fluids for the body, makes the tendencies for the accumulations in this particular body that produce or aggravate the condition.
8. Then, in meeting the needs of the conditions for this body, as we find, the applications that are being made for the superficial circulation (by the activity of high voltage of electrical forces) will STOP the condition, but ONLY drives same internally - unless there are those activities within the body to produce a normalcy for the tendencies that have aggravated or caused the disturbance.
9. Hence, the application of the high voltage or X-Ray or any electrical forces is beneficial, but the diets - as well as the influences that make for assimilation - must be watched closely.
10. Hence, as the changes have been given for the diet at the present time, these are good. However, as we find, if we will add these properties to the system ALL will be more effective in their activity, and the sooner the relief for the body:
11. Take, then, as an addition to what has been given - but be consistent, more consistent with the diets of the body, see? olive oil in very small quantities, but often, during the day. Take a quarter teaspoonful at least every two or three hours, see?
12. We would also, morning and evening, take at least an ounce of Yellow Saffron water - or Saffron to which has been added water as a tea, which would be not only effective to the digestive forces but with the gastric forces that naturally arise in the stomach and digestive area - added with the small quantities of the olive oil - would supply food for the system and cause a tendency for an accumulation of those forces that will aid in not only ridding the condition from the blood but will aid the supply of lymph and emunctory circulation through the digestive system, and bring healing to internal forces of the body.
13. Be most careful that the X-Ray is not too severe so as to burn tissue; and no quantities of sweets either candies or pastries - should be taken, ESPECIALLY while the electrical treatments are being applied.
14. Ready for questions.
15. (Q) Will this treatment relieve the condition without leaving scars?
    (A) As there is the tendency for the stopping of the accumulations in the skin, it would be well to massage these portions with Camphorated Oil, as this will tend to soften the skin and aid in keeping scar tissue from forming. Not too often, but when ready for retiring massage gently over those portions affected. Camphorated Oil. But we would add the other things as suggested.
    In preparing the Saffron, the American Saffron is efficient. We would put about a heaping teaspoonful of the Saffron in six ounces of water, and let it steep much as tea would. This is more preferably taken when warm, but if the taste or palate acts better when it is cold, it is all right - but it is more effective warm.
16. (Q) What should be done to correct the nail-biting habit?
    (A) As indicated, this is the effect of nervousness - from the gnawing that has been indicated that has been existent for some time in the system, see? And with these corrections, and with the tendency for the body to watch or be careful with self, this may be eliminated from the habits of the body. For, if we take away the cause the habit is more easily changed. For, we correct habits by forming others! That's everybody!
17. That is all the questions.
18. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mother
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. [475] was born 3/18/17, 12:15 P.M., N.Y.C.
2. Her father [4124] and brother [960] had rdgs. previously.
3. 12/26/33 Mother's letter: "A terrible thing has happened recently which has made [475] very unhappy. She has developed a bad case of acne, and no matter what we do the condition remains. It is giving her a terrible inferiority complex and she just hates to meet people, etc."

REPORTS

1. 1/26/34 Mother's letter: "[475]'s face is worse since I wrote to you and the doctor this week took a blood test and discovered she was anemic. So perhaps now that she is taking liver extract and iron pills we may see some improvement."
2. 2/10/34 EC's letter to the mother: "Certainly sorry to know that Miss [475]'s condition apparently got very much worse. I am sure you found in the information just what you say that the doctor discovered when he took the blood test and if you had followed out the suggestions as were given that this might have been helped a great deal long before this."
3. 2/19/34 Mother's letter enclosing small contribution: "Have been hesitant in sending the enclosed on account of the small amount, hoping that I would see my way clear to be able to do better, but with all the terrible expense that I am now having with [475], and with conditions as bad as they are, I know you will understand that perhaps at some time in the future I will be able to do more, towards your wonderful work. [475] has not improved as yet, and you can imagine how heartbroken I have been. Nevertheless, I just hope and pray for an early improvement.
4. 4/16/34 Mother referred a friend to EC for helping another child.

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