This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home in Pinewood on Lake Drive, Va. Beach, Va., this 7th day of May, 1932, in accordance with request made by her mother, Mrs. [413], Active A Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [578] and her husband, Mrs. [413], and Mrs. [2501].

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [578]. Now, as we find, the body is very good in many respects. There are disturbances, however, in the physical functioning of the body as related to the nerve plexus, or the nervous system. These corrected in the beginnings of the disorders would prevent many a trouble later on. These, as we find, cause those of a disturbing nature in the way of the rest, in the way of the activities of the body, and some acute conditions that arise at times from this same disorder where portions of the organism are affected as related to the assimilations in the body.
2. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [578] we are speaking of, present in this room:
3. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find somewhat deficient in quantity, and in some respects in the quality. This, as we find, is affected, and affecting the nervous condition as related to the assimilating system. That as affects most of the central portion of the supply makes those irritations that come to the lymph and hepatic circulation. These, as we find then, are the results of conditions, and are not disorders that are as yet of a nature that may be called the causes, but are the results in the blood supply.
4. IN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, then, do we find the seat of the causes for those conditions as WE would correct for a more normal, nominal, functioning of the whole system. These, as we find, are produced not so much by impingements in the cerebro-spinal system as from the lack of those elements necessary in the system to meet the needs of the supplying of forces to make for an even balance in the nerve energy, and in the activity of same in the system. Hence the conditions affect the portions of the blood supply, as well as affecting sympathetically those organs of the system. While it will be necessary for a stimuli to many of the centers in the cerebro-spinal system, to keep an equal balance as the conditions are corrected in the system, these are not the primary causes of the debilitation in the nerve system of the sympathetic condition in organic functioning of the system, or of those specific conditions as find their activity in portions of the blood supply, or in the circulation itself.
5. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, these we find very good, as has been indicated.
6. The brain forces, and the impulses as received from same, are well. Very well balanced, and make for a reaction in same that keeps a normalcy in the reflexes.
7. In the throat, bronchi, lungs and larynx - these show the effect of the nerves' reaction in the system, as makes for those conditions in the body respecting these, but organically these are very good.
8. Digestive system, or the assimilating portion of the digestive system, shows the effects that are created from those conditions that have been outlined. As does also the capillary circulation, in the irritations that are produced in the system at times, and on portions of the body. These also make for those conditions which produce weakness, fatigue, and the tiredness that occurs either from mental or physical activity, or any exertion of a kind that calls for the using of energies within the system itself.
9. The liver, spleen, and the organs that make for assimilation, these are very good - and very good in their functioning; while the glands - as the glands of assimilation - do not function normally; neither do those in the adrenal glands - which make for the disturbance indicated in the hepatic circulation, affecting at times the kidneys and the organs of gestation, through the pelvic activity of the organs. These are from glands, rather than the organs themselves, but not a gland CONDITION - as yet; rather a sympathetic, from the inability of the system to supply the proper nutriment for the functioning of the glands and their relation to the organs in a normal way and manner.
10. Then, in meeting the needs of the conditions in the present, we would find it necessary to supply the system with those elements that will create an equal balance within the system, as to produce a near normalcy in the functioning of the glands, in the activity with the nervous system, as to create a normal equilibrium in the body. As we would find, then, we would add these:
11. We would begin first with Atomidine in small quantities. This is to be taken two or three drops at least three times each day for the first eight days. Then we would reduce the quantity; that is, the number of doses, and take an even or equal amount in TWO doses for at least eight days. Then rest from same for a period, and begin with this at that time:
12. We would also, during the whole period, each day, in the evening as the body is ready to rest, have the electrically driven vibrator along the whole length of the cerebro-spinal system - that the body may rest the better, that the body may have the better reactions from the organs of the body following same. These, as we find, would be given with the cup or sponge applicator, and give at least ten to fifteen minutes to such an application. Do not hurry over same, but rather that the whole of the system may receive those impetuses from the exercising of the ganglia along the cerebro-spinal system, as to make for a better coordination with the sympathetic and cerebro-spinal system, and a stimuli from the ganglia especially in the upper cervical, or 3rd and 4th cervical, the 3rd and 4th dorsal, or the brachial center, and those of the lumbar - in the 3rd and 4th lumbar, that the whole of the body may REST the much easier. These would be taken each day, from ten to fifteen minutes each day.
13. In the end of the period of taking the Atomidine, we would prepare or make as this:
14. To 1/2 gallon of rain water, or distilled water, add:

    Wild Cherry Bark.........................2 ounces,
Sarsaparilla Root........................2 ounces,
Wild Ginseng...........................1/2 ounce,
Yellow Dock Root.........................1 ounce,
Elder Flower.............................3 ounces.

    Reduce this by slow simmering to 1 quart. Strain, then add 2 1/2 ounces grain alcohol, with 2 drams Balsam of Tolu cut in same.
15. The dose of this would be half a teaspoonful before each meal. This will be as a tonic for the whole system, and will make for a clearing of the whole digestive system, and a stimulation to the capillary circulation, making for a quietness in the activity of the nerves themselves.
16. As for the matter of diet, these should be - while not as strict as in some conditions, should be - well balanced for nerve reactions in the system. Do not eat too much of sweets, or candies - but rather those that carry a great deal of nerve energy, as well be found in lettuce, celery, carrots, potato jackets - more than the potatoes themselves; radishes, beets, onions - cooked and raw also - and especially the tops, if they are not prepared with too much greases in the them - and the like. Do not over burden the stomach with greases or fried foods. All sea foods are well, provided they are cooked with milk in same. As much of the Bulgarian or buttermilk as agrees well with the body. Take olive oil regularly, with the food and separate - all the body will assimilate, but if same is belched - or causes a regurgitation - then reduce the quantity, but keep on taking it!
17. Ready for questions.
18. (Q) What effect does the attitude of those surrounding the body have upon the physical condition.
    (A) As would be indicated from the character of the condition that makes the body nervous, and - as for specific - makes an overactivity of the adrenal glands.
19. (Q) Please outline some plan for change.
    (A) If the body will make itself busy at getting well, it will change!
20. (Q) Will the cramps at menstruation cease with this treatment?
    (A) As has been indicated, these are affected by the nerve reactions in the system, and we will find these will be materially aided, especially with the vibrations that should be given each day - for they make for a more normal activity, and will make for an activity of the glands of the system with the properties first taken, and act more regularly with the organs when the tonic is taken; for we should find, with the carrying out of these suggestions that have been outlined, in eight weeks there should be a much better condition for the body mentally AND physically. Do that.
21. (Q) What is the cause of the trouble and complaining so much with the eyes?
    (A) The nerve condition in the system, as has been indicated that those centers especially in the 3rd and 4th cervical area are to receive those electrical vibrations from the electrically driven motor, for the treatments of that which will aid in making a better circulation through that portion of the body, and will quiet the condition, as will be seen, from almost the beginning.
22. (Q) How long should the rest period be between the Atomidine and the other medicinal properties?
    (A) Not over three days.
23. (Q) Please outline or describe the lymph and hepatic circulation.
    (A) Hepatic circulation is that between the liver and the kidneys, and the organs of the pelvis and false pelvis. The lymph circulation, of course, goes through the whole system, and is that which is exercised most through the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, or as is GOVERNED by same - for this makes for that reaction to the body, as is seen, by the sympathetics' act with the sensory system, as we find in viewing of - or in the odor of that which is especially palatable, the lymph circulation begins to function immediately, and the body desires or tastes that which is desired. So, in all portions of the system does this function - only when it has its stimuli from the sympathetic nervous system, which aligns - or is aligned - along the cerebro-spinal system - twice; while the cerebro-spinal nerves entwine with same.
24. We are through for the present.

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REPORTS

1. 12/19/33 See personal message in Group #3 Rdg., 473-1, Par. 16-A.
2. 5/14/34 She referred Mrs. [548] for a Physical Rdg.
3. 6/09/34 She obtained her Life Rdg. - 587-2.
4. 8/14/34 She obtained a Ck. Physical - 587-3.

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