This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 29th day of August, 1934, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis, L. B. Cayce and Chester Robinson.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [645].
2. Now, as we find, the conditions that disturb the better physical functioning of the body are from a cause of long standing; and more often the applications have been made for the effects rather than for the cause.
3. As we find, there has been the lack of the activity of glands that should have produced the elements in the system to keep an equal balance. This unbalancing has brought about the activity in other directions that have allowed the disorders in organs, and the effects that have been produced in the system, until there is a complication or combination of disorders. So, when one application has been made for an effect it has usually, eventually, brought disturbance to other portions that have been or are affected from other disturbances.
4. These, then, are conditions as we find them with this body, [645] we are speaking of:
5. In the BLOOD SUPPLY we find the indications of the effects of poor circulation, and a disturbed circulation, by the effect not only of too much of an activity in some of the glands - as in the ones that produce or that alter or change tbe effect of sugar and fats for the body, or in those ducts and glands - but also through the thinning of the walls of the jejunum there is produced in the lymph an excess of circulation attempting to eliminate through these channels. Hence those conditions in the exterior portions that give trouble to the body, as well as the effect upon the circulation, the kidneys, the heart's action. These are organic disturbances, but no heart affectation organically; and the kidneys are SYMPATHETICALLY rather than organically affected, though they have produced engorgements in the area - or in the glands or sacs above the kidney that function with the pancrean circulation.
6. In the NERVE SYSTEM these conditions, naturally, have produced the effect upon the nervous system; that particularly, though, in the sympathetic nerve system, rather than in the cerebrospinal, but with the disturbance in the sympathetic system and the organs disordered by their activity through the lack of proper elements in supplying through the gland activity those forces for proper functionings, certain ganglia; as in the locomotion, the ability to keep proper activity in the system throughout the body, as in the lower locomotories and the sympathetic reaction in the upper or brachial portion of the body. Hence we have at times a tautness settling in these portions.
7. As to the ORGANS themselves, as we have indicated, these are more sympathetic or functional from sympathetic conditions than from organic disturbances, though the lack of proper secretion has made for organic disturbance in the pancreas and the spleen, as with the kidneys also. Though it will require patience, persistence, consistent diet and consistent activity for the body to be brought back to normal, it may be aided materially through the application of those elements and influences as to create a nearer normal balance.
8. First we would begin with not a tonic alone, but the toning of the system for an activity that may be aided to make for the creating of near normalcy in the elements that supply the resuscitating influences in the circulation and in the hormones of the blood itself. It would be prepared, then, in this manner:
9. To 1 1/2 gallons distilled water, add:

   Wild Cherry Bark...................2 ounces,
Sarsaparilla Root..................2 ounces,
Yellow Dock Root...................1 ounce,
Burdock Root.......................1 ounce,
Cincho Bark......................1/2 ounce,
Mandrake Root.....................15 grains,
Buchu Leaves.....................1/2 dram.

   Reduce by slow boiling to 1 quart. Strain while warm and add 2 ounces pure grain alcohol with 3 drams Balsam of Tolu cut in same. Shake the solution together before the dose is taken, which would be a teaspoonful 4 times each day, before the meals and before retiring.
10. In the interims, or also with this, we would begin with Atomidine in this way and manner:
11. Each day, in the early morning - before the taking of the bitters or the compound given above, take 1 minim of Atomidine in half a glass of water, for 5 days; and just before retiring take 1 minim, for the five days. Then on the 6th day increase to 3 minims, morning and evening, for five days. Then leave it off for three days. Then begin with the 1 drop again. After the next period we would increase the amount to 5 drops being taken twice each day. Then the rest period; then begin over again. See?
12. We would also begin, at least three times a week, with a general massage that will stimulate the secretions to those activities in the 3rd and 4th dorsal area, to stimulate the activity to the secretions of the stomach and the activity of the lacteal ducts. This may be done chiropractically, but in making the adjustment there should be the GENERAL MASSAGE over the area from the 2nd cervical to the last lumbar; and we would also raise the lower end of the coccyx, as this has produced the pressure that has unbalanced the impulses in the gland circulation first in the system. This would be gently raised rather than being pressed downward or sideways. The last three segments of the coccyx should be raised.
13. The diet would be rather of those things pertaining to little starches, not too great amount of proteins or quantities of meat, and not great quantities of sugars or carbohydrates. Hence we would find that at least one meal each day should consist of the green, fresh and raw vegetables; this preferably the noon meal.
14. Mornings - nerve and blood building foods; as fresh fruits, not too much melon, citrus fruits, the stewed fruits may be taken but NOT combined together. Egg, but not the white; only the yolk.
15. Evenings - well-cooked vegetables that grow ABOVE the ground; three of the pod nature to one of the leafy nature. When meats are taken, such as fish, a little fowl or lamb would be the better for the body.
16. When this whole outline has been carried forward for at least thirty to thirty-six days, then we would give the changes.
17. Ready for questions.
18. Follow these suggestions, as we find, in a consistent and persistent manner; we will relieve the body, [645].
19. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file (Letter was enclosed to Druggist.
    Letter was enclosed to Dr. Farrand [Jacob H. Farrand, D.C.].
    Letter was enclosed on booklet on Atomidine. You should be able to obtain it from local druggist. GD.)

BACKGROUND

1. 8/11/34 Wire: "Just returned from ... where I heard of your wonderful work. Am wiring to ask if you can help me physically. Am 48 yrs. old."
2. 8/25/34 Mrs. [601]'s ltr.: "About Mr. [645], Mrs. [564]'s niece who lives in ... called to ask me to explain to Mr. [645] about your work...she said he had been to many physicians without beneficial results."
3. 8/27/34 Mr. [645]'s ltr.: "The one question I have to ask is - what shall I do to get well?"

REPORTS

1. 9/11/34 Mrs. [601]'s ltr.: "I called Mrs. [...] ([564]'s niece)...about Mrs. [564]'s address in N.Y.C. - She also mentioned about Mr. [645] having been taken to the hospital last night. She also told me he is very erratic, impatient, impulsive. So of course we are unable to find out whether he gave the reading a trial."
2. 10/13/34 "I have heard from Mr. [645]'s sister, who visited him in ... that the reason Mr. [645] has not followed the rdg. was because he had visited a chiropractor while in Detroit (before he had rec'd the rdg.) with disastrous results. Being the impatient person he is, when the rdg. advised the use of a chiropractor he refused to follow it thru. I understand he is still suffering in spite of a visit to the hospital."

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