This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 1st day of June, 1934, in accordance with request made by the parents, through the father, Mr. [643], new Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis, Mr. [643], Mr. [567], and L. B. Cayce.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [567].
2. Now, as we find, there are conditions physical that disturb the better equilibrium of the body; for the periods when there is incoordination of the nerve reflexes to the activity of the body with the mental reactions show these disturbing factors.
3. As we find, these are of the nature that affect the coordinating system - are physical; and while there may be much gained through the activities of the mental attitudes of the body, there must be those physical adjustments and physical changes in the anatomical processes in the activity of organs as related to the responses in the nerve system to the brain to make for coordinations.
4. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [567], we are speaking of, present in this room:
5. In the BLOOD SUPPLY we find the lack of those elements necessary for a proper balancing for the functioning of organs in the relationships to the activity of glands in the body. These are as much lacking in the activity through those properties that it has been necessary to administer to the body from time to time, but these have GROWN in their activity from the lack of proper impulse in the lyden and the pineal centers; for the PINEAL center is engorged, especially especially at the 3rd and 4th LUMBAR and the 1st and 2nd cervical.
6. Also in the blood supply we find indications of the necessity of activities that make for slowing of the secretions in the circulation through the hepatics. Hence toxic forces at times that arise are a contributory cause to the lack of eliminations in a normal manner throughout this portion of the system.
7. As to the NERVE FORCES of the body, here we find - as has been indicated - one of the basic conditions that has caused this pressure on the pineal, as to make for the incoordination at periods; from times past when there were those subluxations produced in certain portions of the cerebro-spinal system, namely in the lower part of the dorsal and upper lumbar area. For this is when the mental capacities as related to the imaginative system refuse to coordinate with the rest of the activity of the body, and thence comes this reflex that has been disturbing and does disturb the body at times.
8. As to the functioning of the ORGANS THEMSELVES, the activities to the brain centers and the reflexes from same at most periods are near normal. When there are the repressions produced from the subluxation in this area, we find these refuse to make for the proper reactions in the sensory system; and at such times one or the other and at times all of such organs are subject to an excess activity, so that influences from without may be seen, heard, felt or experienced by the body during such experiences.
9. Throat, bronchi, lungs, larynx, these - under the general condition - are very good.
10. Activity of the heart is near normal, save at the periods when the nerve repressions are shown in the system.
11. Digestive area finds those periods when it is necessary that there be kept a strict reaction to the whole system, that there be not produced the more active forces in the repression or activity upon the portions where the plethora has existed and does exist in the gland reaction.
12. As to the liver, spleen, and the activities of the hepatic circulation, as we have indicated, the necessity for increasing the eliminations in these channels makes for very poor activity; yet this is rather from that added to the system than from organic disturbance.
13. Then, in meeting the needs of these conditions, as we find them with this body, [567], we are speaking of, present in this room:
14. First we would begin with small quantities of the properties taken internally that will make for the glands' action in the body, both as to secretive and excretive functioning; that is, the atomic iodine in the form of Atomidine. Begin with two minims twice each day. Each day increase this one minim until ten minims are being taken twice each day. Then leave off for two days. Then begin again with the two minims.
15. Begin also immediately with the removal of the subluxation that exists in the 12th dorsal and in the 1st and 2nd and 3rd LUMBAR area. In this, we would find, it will be necessary to make the adjustment from the right side; and making the alignment there will remove the repression that has existed. It will require some time, but if there is kept a constant reaction or a systematic activity for the body we will remove the cause and have PERMANENT reactions in a normal manner.
16. As to the matter of diet, be mindful that there are kept those reactions that will keep the eliminations and the activities throughout the alimentary canal in a near normal manner. But keep the system in an alkalin reacting condition, which may be tested both from (and should be) the spittle and the urine also. This will make for the keeping of a system being brought to a near normalcy.
17. It will be necessary for the time being that there be kept the active principles that have allayed and do allay the reactions spasmodically, but these should be gradually diminished in the system.
18. Ready for questions.
19. In making such adjustments, WE would suggest such an one as Kapple - who is near the body. [W. Lee Kapple, Naprapath]
20. (Q) Where is the pressure located?
    (A) 12th dorsal, 1st, 2nd, 3rd lumbar, with the reflex at the 1st and 2nd cervical.
21. (Q) Is the toxic state extreme?
    (A) At times, extreme. This is the repression produced by the subluxations, giving the impulses to the low activity of the excretory forces in the activity of the body.
22. (Q) Does lack of exercise have anything to do with the present status?
    (A) Lack of exercise at TIMES does. At others it does not. Rather is it, as we have indicated, a constitutional condition, you see, which affects the glands of the body, as related to the pineal - which runs all the way through the system and is the GOVERNING body to the coordinating of the mental and physical. The inactivity of the glands causes the incoordination; the lyden [Leydig] gland, the ones above the kidneys and, naturally, affect those in the thyroid area to the extent that these DO NOT secrete properly.
    Hence the addition of the properties in Atomidine for the activity of glands as related to both those of organic distribution as well as those of the nature that are ductless in their activity. These then must be coordinated, not only by the removal of those pressures where the subluxations exist but by the distribution through the system by the general massage and treatment that will be given from the activities to cause these gradually to ASSUME their normal position of activity and reaction in the system.
23. (Q) Will an operation be necessary?
    (A) As we find, an operation would rather be harmful than even being necessary.
24. (Q) Can you locate the status of the atlas?
    (A) This, as we have indicated here at the top, you see, is that portion where the engorgement or enlargement of the pineal - as it enters - makes for the periods when the REPRESSIONS react upon the system; though the engorgement area in the lower dorsal - that is, the 12th dorsal and upper lumbar - is MORE to be ADJUSTED than those centers in the upper cervical; for with the removal and repulsing of the condition through the glands' activity, these will be made to coordinate and hence the atlas - or that GOVERNING center of the body here, where it enters through the medulla oblongata here - will be near normal. See? We will have to REDUCE its pressure.
25. (Q) Will this wear off?
    (A) Wear off WITH the application of those things that will create a balance!
26. (Q) Can we find out about the operation on the back to remove the cyst?
    (A) This, as is seen here, is more to the bottom than in the small of the back, as we find. This has been as a PUNCTURING of same. Now, when the glands of the body are made to function the more normal, by the addition of those properties in the blood supply - that we have indicated is disturbed by repressions, the HEALING will come about naturally.
    Let's begin now from the basis of conditions: The spiritual activity of atomic forces in a body, in every atom or every cell of the blood supply, is a life in itself. See? These are moved or acted upon by the forces from without, whether they be spiritual, mechanical or mental. See? In each of their planes of activity, they move in their own plane. Hence, when there is the necessity for coagulation, there must be the quantity of the leucocyte within the blood supply to create that urea in the blood itself so it may come about. See? Now, when there is repression - and this same character of repression affects the mental activity and the reflexes to the various portions of the body as indicated - there is prevented a normalcy in activity, whether physical, mental or spiritual coordination in the body.
27. (Q) May we take it that the enlargement mentioned is mostly responsible?
    (A) Is WHOLLY responsible, and the other has been the effect it has produced upon the system! Now, we make the adjustments, you see, from the RIGHT side; not a lateral, you see, not so much from the left, but from the RIGHT side. Make the coordinations to all the various plexus and ganglia along the system with these treatments, which would be about three times each week.
    The active forces within the system itself through the Atomidine would be taken in the order or manner given, gradually increasing until we get the proper GLAND reaction - and THEN we may find, by their coordination and keeping the eliminations and drainages necessary, we will create a balance in the blood supply and a balance in the coordinating activity of nerve impulses; and hence coordination in the mental, physical and spiritual being of this body, [567].
28. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (6/01/34 GD enclosed booklet on Atomidine, also letter to Dr. Kapple. She wrote further to [567]: "Notice particular reference to pineal gland in [Par. 22-A, above]. The lyden [Leydig] gland, mentioned on first page of reading [Par. 5], has been described in a reading as follows: 'The basis or seat of the soul is in the lyden gland; lyden meaning sealed; that gland from which gestation takes place when a body is created through coercion, or inception, through conception of two bodies meeting in creating a body. Located in and above the genital glands; in the male, above the glands corresponding to testes. In the female, above gland responding to testes in the male. Nominally should be about the size of a small pea.' Apparently, the pineal runs from the lyden to the base of brain [3997-1]. I merely give these references, in case you or the doctor become confused over terms which are not familiar.")

BACKGROUND

1. 5/10/34 Mother [652]'s ltr.: "Many years ago I was cured of stomach ulcer by a clairvoyant, Dr. Pomeroy of N.Y., and I am turning to you for my son."
2. 5/18/34 "[567] has had 2 yrs. of university work and is an exceptionally fine young man, and I am really exhausted trying to find the trouble. Do help me!"
3. 5/24/34 Mr. [2667]'s son's ltr.: "A friend of mine heard me discuss you not long ago and he asked whether you could do anything for his wife's brother [567] who seems to have some kind of peculiar ailment that takes the form of faints or 'going out of the picture' for a minute or two at a time. This he claims happens quite often... Today I found a note in my office from him saying that his wife's father [643] is driving down to Va. to see you personally about [567]."

REPORTS

1. 6/01/34 GD's note: Father and son looked at each other significantly, Mildred Davis said, during the description of subluxation to be corrected. After the reading Mr. [643] said "Well, that was a perfect diagnosis - 100% correct." Mr. [567] said, "It was marvelous." Both agreed that the statement in the reading corresponded with x-ray, which showed engorgements in the area.
2. 6/20/34 EC's letter to Dr. W. Lee Kapple; in reply to his ltr. of 6/12/34 in re another patient, Mrs. [515], who had been referred to him for following the reading:
   "Recently we referred a Mrs. [652] to you for treatments for her son, according to a reading we had sometime ago. I think they have had him most everywhere. The father is quite partial to chiropractic treatments but averse to certain other modes. I understand that the mother has had considerable experience with things psychic. So, this may not be a very good combination to wish on you, but if you have the opportunity to treat him I'm sure you will do your best to give him the line of treatment suggested in the reading. If there are any questions you would like to have asked in another reading, after examining young [567] and beginning his treatments, don't hesitate to let us know. I believe in working this way we will be able to be of real service to a number of people. This family may have gotten in touch with you before this. Let me know what you find, when they do.
   "Under separate cover I am sending some of the booklets. You may distribute these as you see fit, wherever you feel they will be of the most interest and help. We want to use ourselves in that way, and we realize that it is necessary to have the cooperation of the profession in the greater number of cases. Anything you can do towards helping us to be of a service to our fellow man, will certainly be appreciated.
   "With all good wishes and kind personal regards, I am,"
   Sincerely, [EC:GD]
   "Literature coming under separate cover: Three Cayce booklets equipped with: Ideal & Purpose, Associate & Active blank, Sample Physical Reading (Joe Bailey), Bulletins Vol. I #12, Vol. II #9 & 10, Publication list. See enclosed programme of our THIRD ANNUAL CONGRESS."
3. 6/25/34 Father [643]'s letter: "Mrs. [652] has not yet received a copy of the report but the original I have brought home so do not bother.
   "I am writing to thank you for the courteous treatment given to [567] and to me and to report on Dr. Kapple. "I went once with [567] and his work has greatly impressed me both as to his knowledge and beneficial results.
   "Your recommendation is for a worthy man; naturally you will be glad to hear this.
   "I wanted [567] to start at once with the Atomidine and the treatments but he phoned you and said you preferred waiting until we reached home.
   "At a later date I will write for a check reading. We believe we are on the right track, thanks to you and [567] will work along with what your directions call for."
4. 6/26/34 Mother [652]'s Wire: "Mr. [643] trying electricity and hypnosis for [567] with Captain O'Donovan. If possible please contact them at office...tomorrow Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock Chicago Daylight Time. If injurious please wire me collect at ..., Ill. [567] also taking your treatment with Kapple. Very anxious." [652]
5. 6/26/34 Dr. Kapple's ltr. which was not rec'd until after 567-2:
   I have your letter of June 20 as well as the patient you mention, they stopped to see me the 21st on their way home to ...
   The second treatment was given June 21 at which time the patient told me he had only one spell for the two days. Today he reports three in two days of a very mild nature. He seems very well pleased with this treatment and has promised to write you relative to another form of treatment he is taking in addition to our service.
   This Capt. O'Donovan is using electric therapy especially on the spinal column along with mesmerism. I personally do not know what to think of the combination, it would be mighty fine if it works to his advantage. However, I shall remain neutral in the matter, his case is not an easy one but I feel confident somehow he will pull through.
   I believe he should have a few baths to help eliminate any possible acid condition which is manifest on the skin, what do you think.
   The spinal diagnosis reveals plenty trouble in the 12 dorsal, as well as the lumbar and cervical. I understand you want treatment from the right side, but not a lateral, a lateral to me, would be a force from the right towards the left side, and it seems the condition calls for it, the antro force will bring results in this area as you mention, with the patient face down this antro would be from the side of the spine toward the abdomen. I shall continue to work this way until I hear from you again. In closing, I want to thank you for the interest shown in recommending this work I shall do my very best.
   Yours very truly, [signed] Dr. W. Lee Kapple, 404 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago
6. 6/27/34 See 567-2.
7. See subsequent readings in the [567] series.
8. 7/60 In Dr. W. N. Pahnke's survey of 96 cases of epilepsy from the Edgar Cayce records he classified Case [567] in Group 1.

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