This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 30th day of May, 1934, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [564], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [257] and Mrs. [601].

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

TEXT

1. EC: We have the body here, [564].
2. Now, as we find, conditions physical may be said to be rather in that phase of their changes where counsel and advice had best be given regarding same as to recuperative measures for the body.
3. To be sure, it may be asked how there may be such conclusions arrived at through these channels - or why there may be the information from impressions rather than from the body itself.
4. This body and its general attitude, [564] we are speaking of, is a good example of this. From whatever realm an activity may be viewed or read, that activity IS the more prominent or outstanding fact. Would one imitating a frog be able to croak as well as a frog? Would that in the worm be able to act as much like that man knows as electricity as that which passes through the earth in the cloud or lightning? Both are forms of electricity, but their activity may be viewed better from the activity in which their activity is manifested.
5. So it is in regard to a body and the impressions; for thoughts ARE deeds and leave their imprint upon that element in which, through which, the activity is carried on - and may be read!
6. And this body in its thought, in its manifesting activity of waiting, putting out of the mind and activity other things that there might be information given for same, makes a channel through which there may be the greater service (if it will be acted upon), to the very principles that are or may be constructive influences in the experience of the body.
7. For, to some the touch of the hand, the smell of the rose, the look of the eye, all are giving forth an energy that is using in its very activity the forces that are spirit - or a manifestation of that men worship as God in the earth.
8. The body here, [564], is in that position where there may be kept a normal balance in its circulation, so that there may be kept a better coordination in the creative forces in the body to produce a balance in the metabolism, the katabolism. But what do these terms mean? That there may be that proper rhythmic activity of the organs in their functioning for the creating of the forces and elements necessary for producing resuscitation in the body. That is, there are those forces in the divisions of the blood supply - the red blood cell, the white blood cell, the lymph or the leucocyte - that must increase, or be increased in this body in the present, for the recuperation or building up of structural forces where injuries to the ulna have made for an activity, or where operative forces in same necessitate that there be the creation of such elements. Hence, metabolism means keeping that balance necessary for the supplying of same. The katabolism means keeping the internal and external activity of the circulation in and to the organs in harmony and rhythmical activity in relationships one to another. If this is done with this body, [564] in the present, then the recuperations will be the general constructive forces that will make for a keeping of a physical balance sufficient that the mental, material and spiritual forces may work in unison one with another - and the improvements be of a permanent nature.
9. If the activities physically, mentally or through diet, are such as to create an unbalance in any portion of the system, there may be the recurrence of those things that have made and do make for the increasing or the greater quantity of this or that influence carried on in the system, so that all portions of the system do not receive their proper impulse for creating harmony and coordination throughout the whole body.
10. There have been conditions in the cerebellum, or those activities FROM the cerebellum influences to the cerebro-spinal system, that have made for the noises in the head, through the activity of the circulation to the sensory system. And there have been periods when the dryness in the throat and the activities in the lung area have been the very effects created by subjugation of the physical consciousness, or the activity of the sensory system in its relations to the other portions of the system.
11. But now the conditions are such that if they are taken advantage of, if there will be kept a normal equal balance in the proper diet, the proper amount of exercise, the proper amount of mental relaxation, proper amount of physical relaxation and those activities as related to and coordinated one with another, there may be brought about the recuperative forces and the activity of the organs of the body in their relationships one to another may be kept in such a way and manner as to bring for the body the best that may be had from that with which - we may say - the ego had to start. It is apparent in every individual soul and every individual body that we change or build in our system from cycle to cycle those changes necessary for the variations that we may create within ourselves by our response to that without ourselves. That we may not add one whit to our stature, that has already been set by ourselves, to be sure is true; but it is also true that the impulses may be set so that the body may EXPAND in all its activities. For, as the Mind is the Builder - or "As a man thinketh so is he", - so does that mind, that body, that soul, expand to meet the needs of same.
12. How, then, may this body of [564] meet the needs in the present?
13. As we find, those applications that may be had in the environs in which the body finds itself in the present are very good; though there should be taken each day the periods of rest when the whole physical activity, the whole mental activity, may have the opportunity to expand, to feed upon, to digest, physically, mentally, those things it does absorb or acquire from the creative forces that are within itself physically and mentally.
14. Then, we would have the applications to properly coordinate all the cellular forces in the ganglia along the cerebro-spinal system from which the cerebellum gives the impulse to the activities in the various ganglia that add to the body in such stimulation the proper coordination and proper amount of effluvia in the blood activity, in the nerve impulse, and throughout the whole system, so as to bring to the body that which is best. These we would take osteopathically at least twice each week; three times if the body feels tired, or becomes overtired from physical or mental activity.
15. In such treatments we would make for coordinations specifically in the 2nd dorsal plexus to the brachial activity, in the 4th LUMBAR plexus to the lumbar activity and the locomotaries in the lower portion of the body, and throughout the cervical area; for these will make the unison in the creating of the necessary influences for the corrections in the sensory organism and the digestive area, to make coordination in the hepatics and upper circulation. Keep the internal or superficial circulation through the 5th center to the head, as from the 5th cervical area, that activity such as to make drainages properly from all portions. And we will make the better coordinations for this body.
16. To be sure, the diet should be properly balanced; for if there is not that to build upon, that material to supply sufficient of the necessary elements in their proper balance within the body, there may not be the proper stimulus to the various portions in the activities of the glands, the assimilating, excreting and eliminating forces of the body, to make for coordinations through such osteopathic treatments.
17. The diet, then, would be outlined in this manner:
18. Mornings - citrus fruit juices, with browned whole wheat bread, a little Ovaltine or coffee. Or there may be the change to fresh fruits or stewed fruits, with a little sugar and cream, hot or cold wafers buttered, and a cereal drink. Well that these be changed back and forth, but do not combine any of the fruits one with the other at the same meal.
19. Noons - preferably a light diet; as vegetable juices, fruit juices, or an all-green-fresh-vegetable salad made from such as lettuce, celery, tomatoes, carrots, peppers, peas, beans, spinach, mustard. All these may be combined together raw, except the peas and beans may be half-cooked and added occasionally. No pastries at this meal.
20. Evenings - a well-balanced vegetable diet, with not too great a quantity of meats; but at times have a meal of fish or sea foods. No steak or fried meats of any kind. Fowl, fish, lamb or the like may be taken as meats, but well-balanced with vegetables. Light pastries may be taken at this meal, but not too great a quantity. A little spirits frumenti, wine or the like may be taken, but do not depend upon these.
21. If these will be followed, with the activities balanced with the mechanical appliances through the nature of the osteopathic adjustments and manipulations, we will find we will bring to the body the better conditions in the present. For, the body is on the improve; then keep it so, but keep the balance - not unbalancing any portion.
22. Ready for questions.
23. (Q) What exercise is best for me?
    (A) Walking, dancing; not too much, but gently, these are very good.
24. (Q) Are bones healing properly?
    (A) Healing properly. As indicated, the proper coagulation is taking place. Now there needs to be the dissemination from those centers along the cerebro-spinal system, that that assimilated in the system may be distributed properly for the efforts being made by the system itself to adjust itself and to keep in harmony and in coordination.
25. (Q) In what way can I assist my husband in business?
    (A) Most of the time it's in keeping quiet; but the greater help that may be had is to make those things and conditions in the mental atmosphere as pleasant as possible; advising and counseling with the body, but not dictating.
26. (Q) Where is it best for me to live, considering my husband's business and my physical condition?
    (A) In the present surroundings, as we find, for the next four to six weeks. Then we would go to some seashore, where there may be plenty of exercise or activity in the open air.
27. (Q) How long will it take to bring about a complete recovery from my trouble?
    (A) That depends upon how sincerely there are the activities in those directions that may bring the best to the body. First, as indicated, for the next four to six weeks there should be not a great deal of outside activity; though the actions as indicated would be well. Then, afterwards, there should be the recuperative forces in the manner as outlined, but keeping the relationships in the physical forces by the stimulation in the various centers for the proper distribution. Occasionally these osteopathic manipulations should then be given to keep the balance. And by September the body should be normal and well.
28. (Q) Please give any advice that would assist my mental equilibrium.
    (A) Well that each body find and make for itself, and induce in self, this: Not as rote, but recognizing that the body-physical needs its own activity as to make for the better conditions of self; that the imaginative or mental body needs its stimuli as well. Then, make the activities in such a manner as to give a definite period to the various relationships necessary. As the body does this within itself, it is necessary that there be added such stimuli in food, such stimuli in physical activity at given periods, that the best may function. So with the mental body. Then, give self the OPPORTUNITY to function normally mentally, physically, spiritually. The SPIRIT will act, irrespective of what a body does with its physical or mental body - and it may make a very warped thing if you keep it under cover or expose it too much!
29. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. 4/30/34, 5/26/34, She submitted questions but did not indicated the nature of her trouble other than "What causes the pain? How eliminate the noise in my head? Are bones healing properly?" [See 564-1, Par. 8 indicating she is recuperating from surgery for fractured ulna, which statement was not refuted in her subsequent correspondence.]

REPORTS

1. 5/30/34 EC on waking from 564-1 said he thought he heard a band playing. This being Decoration Day it sounded plausible, but none of the rest of us had heard anything.
2. 6/03/34 Letter from [564]: "Thanks very much. I will call Dr. Dobbins for an appointment and let you know the results."
3. 7/30/34 Letter from Dr. Frank P. Dobbins: "Mrs. [564] has had a few treatments and there is an unbelievable improvement. It is too bad that she couldn't have had this work from the beginning of her illness."
4. 8/29/34 Mrs. [564]'s niece referred Mr. [645] for a Physical Rdg., via Mrs. [601].
5. 9/11/34 Letter from Mrs. [601]: "Mrs. [564] told us (about two weeks ago) how happy she was about the improvement in her condition since she has been taking the osteopathic treatments."
6. 9/29/34 EC's ltr. to Mr. [257]: "...Nothing more have I heard from Mrs. [564] direct. Although I understand she feels she has gotten a great deal of help, she has only paid a small amount of the promised contribution to the Work. But that may be just the type person she is, and sooner or later she will get around to it and do what is right as she sees it. But as you well know, it does no one good for very long who undertakes to undermine or to take advantage of another person, either through friendship or just because it is possible. Such an one may succeed for a little while, but he'll pay the price sooner or later..."
7. 11/25/34 Mrs. [564] referred [744]'s parents to EC for reading on their daughter [744].
8. 8/27/35 Mr. [257]'s ltr. to EC: "...If it were not for you, I suppose I'd chuck the whole thing some time ago but when I see your accomplishment, like in the case of Mrs. [564] from Detroit, where she was a hopeless cripple - and [1565] saw her last week in perfect health and fully restored - and Dr. Dobbins did the job - well, who am I to feel chagrined..."
9. 8/30/35 EC's ltr. to [257]: "...Funny thing we have never heard anything from [564], since she had her second report - only know she has talked with a few is all, she did not even pay for the reading, or just part of it, but that is all O.K. She will pay not us, perhaps, but in other ways..."

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