This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 17th day of August, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self - through his wife, Mrs. [844], 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 here; this we have had before.
2. Now, as we find, those conditions that disturb the better physical functioning of the body arise from the lack of coordination in the eliminations of the system. And the toxic forces and the poisons that have been as accumulations through the system, not being thrown off, find their reaction through the manner in which the abrasions occur over the system.
3. These arise from toxic forces from the stomach, which has been a cause and a disturbance, from the poor coordination in the alimentary canal, the respiratory system; thus the blood becomes disturbed in its circulation.
4. And unless there is set up an activity in the functioning of the glands, the functioning of the organs, more coordination, this must become more of a constitutional disorder.
5. These, then, as we find, will require that there be some patience, some persistence on the part of the application of those things to bring about this coordination.
6. First, we would have those corrections made in the cerebro-spinal system, to set up the drainages in the alimentary canal; making corrections specifically in the 3rd and 4th dorsal, in the 3rd and 4th cervical.
7. As there are those abrasions or boils in the cervical area, it will be found necessary such corrections be done very gently; relieving the pressure gradually also in the coccyx area, so that the axis of the system and the coordinations of the lower axis and the upper axis are coordinating in their reactions to the blood flow in the system.
8. These should be taken each day for at least a period of three to four weeks; then have a rest period of leaving them off for a week to ten days; then begin again but not so often.
9. Such corrections in the system we would have made by Napier.
10. We would begin immediately with the use of a compound prepared in this manner: Stir together thoroughly a heaping tablespoonful each of Sulphur, Epsom Salts and Cream of Tartar. Each morning before breakfast and each evening before retiring, take a level teaspoonful of such a mixture in a glass of water. This should be continued for at least two to three weeks, or during the first course of the spinal treatments.
11. In the matter of diet, keep those things that are rather of the predigested nature, or that are body-building to the system. This would be given as an outline of those things that will constitute CONSTITUTIONAL reactions in the body; though, to be sure, these would not be ALL that would be taken:
12. Mornings - eggs, bacon (very crisp), a cereal or fruit; or all of these.
13. Noons - preferably liver (broiled), well-cooked vegetables - but not cooked in meats, rather in their OWN juices. Of course, raw vegetables may be included also; as a salad, as slaw, or any of those things that may be combined as a salad, with or without dressing.
14. Evenings - fish or fowl or the like, with a well-balanced vegetable diet.
15. These, as we find, would be the more preferable for THIS body, of the heavy foods.
16. The predigested foods would be in the nature of those things that will make for body-building, as the Ventriculin WITHOUT iron; this will make for body-building.
17. Do that.
18. Ready for questions.
19. (Q) Should anything locally be applied for boils?
    (A) The applications that have been made are well, but - as we find - it would be better to use an alkalin antiseptic (such as Lavoris or Glyco-Thymoline; about a tablespoonful in a pint of warm water to bathe off with), and then to apply this compound - which would be more softening and rid the body more easily of the discharges from same: To 2 tablespoonsful of melted Mutton Tallow, add an equal quantity each of Turpentine and Camphor, mixed well together. Then mix thoroughly with same a 1/4 teaspoonful of burnt Alum. These would be the more easing and soothing.
20. (Q) This would be applied over the abrasions?
    (A) Be applied over the abrasions.
21. (Q) Why do his hands peel off inside?
    (A) The same conditions that arise from the lack of the activities necessary for the keeping of elimination, and the carrying through the blood supply the lymph necessary to keep the cuticle actions. This is a lack of GLAND secretion, and a stomach disorder - or the GLANDS of the stomach.
22. (Q) What produces the spells with his stomach? What should be done to prevent them?
    (A) As we find, those things that have been suggested will correct same; in the manner of the corrections along the cerebrospinal system. This is why, as we have indicated, since it has been of long standing, it is necessary that there not be the attempt to make too great a movement along the aligning of the cerebrospinal system at once. Hence a long period will be required for the proper corrections. Hence we would have periods of treatment and then rest periods.
23. (Q) What produced these spells?
    (A) This condition is from long standing, and an adherence in the lacteal duct area.
24. (Q) Has taking so much soda been harmful?
    (A) VERY harmful.
25. (Q) Why does barbecued meat hot with pepper seem to agree with him better than anything else?
    (A) It allays or destroys those activities of the gastric flows from a too-alkalin activity in a PORTION of the stomach, or digestive area.
    We would do those things as indicated, and we would bring the better conditions for this body at THIS time.
26. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self - through wife
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (Enclosed was a letter with directions to Dr. Napier.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 486-1 on 1/14/34 for alcoholism and subsequent Reports.
2. 8/06/35 Wife [844] submitted questions about constant boils since last fall, recent carbuncle on neck, etc.
3. 8/14/35 Wife's letter:
   "When you give the reading please do not tell [486] to go to Dr. Sargeant for he has given dope in a great many cases and caused people to form the dope habit. We have two other doctors of that profession here [chiropractic] - Dr. P. D. Napier and Dr. C. N. Cuyler and the later claims to be a member of the Sacro Occipital Research Society. Napier is said to be fine and we know him and have some of his business.
   "[486] is having an awful time and right now has a terrible boil on his back near his right arm and has an awful place on another part of his body. He says he has almost given up and is afraid he will never be well but I try to encourage him all I can..."

REPORTS

1. 8/23/35 Letter from [844] to EC: "...The reading was received OK and many thanks for same, but so far [486] has not started anything. He is so stubborn I will have to let him alone until he has another bad spell of boils. Just now he is some better and will never do anything for himself until the last straw.
   "His uncle E. was that way. His mother and his Uncle [1287] and I guess it must be a family trait. He read the rdg. through very carefully, though, and was anxious for it to come, so I feel hopeful and think you are marvelous to tell all those things to help people, and it is their own fault if they do not get better."
2. 9/07/35 Letter from [844] to EC: "...[486] has not started your treatments yet and I fear he will not; but I have done my best and I know you have. He is no better and is in a terrible fix."
3. 10/28/35 Letter from [844] to EC: "...Enclosed you will find $10.00 for the reading which you gave [486] and I am sorry we are so late sending it. He has never done anything that you recommended and his stomach was worse last week than it has ever been and he is taking soda all the time. He heard something advertised over the Radio called Alka-Seltzer which he is taking now. He went over to Nashville to see a skin specialist twice (Dr. King) and his medicine helped the skin trouble but made his stomach worse. He told [486] that he had Toxic poison..."
4. See subsequent correspondence under 486-1 Reports.
5. 7/15/37 Wife wrote that [486]'s health was much better but he had hemorrhoids.
6. 7/21/37 EC wrote: "It must be blind piles - something very prevalent with those who have ever imbibed too much."

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