This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of June, 1934, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [556], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [556], Mrs. [2470], and son, Mildred Davis and a Mrs. Browne.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [556].
2. As we find, there are conditions that disturb the better physical functionings of the body. These have to do principally with the assimilating and eliminating systems, and the effect that these have and do produce upon the body-physical.
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [556] we are speaking of, present in this room:
4. In the BLOOD SUPPLY we find a low red and white blood supply. Also the elements of same make an indication that there are the elements lacking in the system, and the inability of the organs of assimilation - under existent conditions - to produce or to keep an even balance with that which is assimilated.
5. As to the NERVE SYSTEM, here we find a high nerve tension, both in the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic nerve system. Especially is this indicated in the centers where there should be coordination in the locomotories, both in the lower or lumbar area and in the brachial area. These PARTICULAR centers show an irritation as even ABOVE the normal of a high sensitive individual.
6. The ORGANS OF THE BODY, activities through the sensory system, as related to their reactions in the body, are very good.
7. The throat, bronchi, lungs, larynx, all of the respiratory system while under stress is rather of a sympathetic nature; for with the lack or the vitality necessary for keeping a normal balance the respiratory system makes for that same reaction, and unless there is a building up of resistances it would be very easy for other influences to affect or take hold, either in the bronchi or larynx or lungs - though only a sympathetic condition exists in the present.
8. The heart action is sympathetic, yet with the low vitality of the body and the tendencies of the blood supply to make for a faster circulation - or an increased blood supply for the meeting of the conditions. Hence the pulsation is above normal, for - as would be seen in the present - it is almost ninety. In this condition we have a dilation in the heart itself, or the ventricle in same; yet this is a sympathetic and NOT an organic disorder.
9. In the digestive system, then, do we find the seat or the basis of those conditions that have caused and do produce those reactions that have at times been termed or felt to be possibly a cause of the greater distress.
10. There has for some time back existed a lesion, or adhesion and lesion, in the liver area; where these juices of the pancreas and of the spleen tamper with - or temper with - the gastric juices of the duodenum to make for proper distributions of the hydrochloric, lactic and the influences in the digestive system. Hence we have had the intestinal disorders of VARYING natures, and at times the inability for the assimilation of any character of food, and the contraction through those areas in the lacteal ducts as well as in the 2nd and 3rd folds in the jejunum has been in the form of a stricture reaction. Hence the basis or the seat of those conditions that prevent the normal reactions.
11. To be sure, with the regurgitation and those activities in the system where there are the tendencies for the body to call on the system, even through the sympathetic and the influences from without, all of the vitality of the body is gradually being used up.
12. That there is the necessity of the addition of influences from without, even though they be in the form of the activities that will create for the body that upon which it may build, should be AS active as through the sympathetic or the imaginative or the higher influences in the body.
13. Then, in bringing the better conditions for this body, as we would find, this will require that there be precautions taken; yet these should be consistent with the needs as well as the activities necessary for the body in its relationships to the influences about the influences surrounding the body and its activities.
14. First we would begin with that almost wholly of a Bulgarian milk diet, which will make for the producing of sufficient of the lactic acids and the gastric juices as they are assimilated for the body, in such a way and manner as to meet the IMMEDIATE needs; provided these are balanced with:
15. Mornings and evenings we would take ten minims of Essence of Lactated Pepsin; the one period in a teaspoonful of Milk of Bismuth in a glass of water, the next period the same amount of the Pepsin in a teaspoonful of Milk of Magnesia. These will combine with the proper amount of the bacilli that will form from the activities of the Bulgarian Milk, to produce the proper reactions in the system.
16. We would also use the vibrations of an electrically driven vibrator over the whole cerebrospinal system, but specifically or especially over the lumbar and the brachial plexus. This will make for a better reaction throughout the body.
17. Also as a portion of the diet we would keep the citrus fruit juices, with the beef juice - which may be taken in not a large quantity; two teaspoonsful at a time would be sufficient but should be taken about three or four times each day.
18. Do this and, as we find, we will bring for this body - [556], present in this room - near normal conditions.
19. Ready for questions.
20. (Q) How long should this diet be kept up?
    (A) Until the condition is removed and the body feels - well, about twenty-one again!
21. (Q) Should he keep up his calisthenics, and are they helpful?
    (A) Cut them about half in two, and it will be very good.
22. (Q) How about the cold bath in the morning?
    (A) That's beneficial!
23. (Q) How many hot baths a week?
    (A) Three or four. They should be rather tepid, not too hot; for it will open the pores too much for the body, yet it has been necessary owing to the poor assimilation. But too hot is to weaken the body too much.
24. (Q) How often should the vibrator be given and how long at a time?
    (A) About three to five minutes over the lumbar plexus (that's across the hips and up to the middle portion of the back, you see), about two to three minutes across the brachial (that's just under the arms, you see, and up to the neck), and the rest of the spine; the whole treatment requiring about fifteen minutes. Do this just before retiring, and after the second treatment he will sleep better.
25. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (6/23/34 GD's note: DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING BEEF JUICE
    Put small chunks raw beef in covered fruit jar. Put jar inside pan of water (water coming to about half the depth of jar). Boil until chunks of beef are thoroughly done. Strain. Keep juice in cool place. Or, the chunks of beef may be cooked in Patapar paper if preferred, then the juice squeezed out. Take as directed.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 556-1, a Mental-Spiritual Rdg., on 5/22/34.
2. 6/23/34 He & his wife, Mrs. [2470], & little son, [1519], with a friend - a Mrs. Browne, who was supposed to be psychic - were present for his Phys. Rdg. for a condition thought to be ulcers of the stomach.

REPORTS

1. GD's note: They said rdg. was wonderful, perfect in every detail.
2. 7/05/34 See 556-3.

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