This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 10th day of September, 1934, in accordance with request made by the mother, Mrs. [...], through Study Group #3 of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body and those conditions that disturb the better physical functionings of this body, [656].
2. Now, as we find, there are very definite effects in the physical forces of the body, and in this condition - as in most - these effects are the result of disturbances in portions of the body that have become affected, but are not necessarily the cause of the condition.
3. That the condition is pathological and psychological also is demonstrated by the fact that under certain atmospheric pressures there are varying effects produced in the body; and when there is humidity, with the low barometer, we find a great deal greater strain than when the air or atmosphere is clear, bright and buoyant in its reaction to the nervous forces of the body.
4. Quite a dissertation might be given upon how the various ganglia along the nervous system are affected by such pressures in the atmosphere, and how such conditions grow in a developing body to become more or less of a neurotic nature.
5. Yet these to some would be speculative, or may be found in other sources where great amount of research and study has been made respecting same.
6. That, then, of most interest to the individual is as to what caused this condition in THIS body, and what may be done about same!
7. As we find, these conditions-physical exist:
8. In times back there was produced a subluxation in the upper dorsal area, which - with the deflecting of the nerve impulse - gradually created a tendency for the increasing of tissue in such measures as to deflect nerve energy at times, and so become susceptible to atmospheric pressures, cold, congestion; which in turn effects - through the sympathetic and imaginative forces of the nervous system - the bronchi and lungs, thus producing an asthmatic condition, or a wheezing and a shortness of breath.
9. In the immediate there has been produced an acute condition by the pleura, especially in the lower right lung and sympathetically the congestions by the sympathy in the nervous system, and the circulatory system has made for congestions in the liver and caecum area; and the whole right side becomes involved in the condition.
10. Now, we find, making applications of any measure that will relax the nervous system will bring ease, but merely of a temporary nature; for when there would be again the tautening of the nerves in the lungs, in the pleura itself, in the bronchials and their branches, AGAIN we would have this reaction that brings distress to the body.
11. A change in the atmospheric pressures, or in the environs, has been or may be helpful; where there is a dry and somewhat higher altitude, creating less pressure in all the external forces of the body itself, that makes for a relieving in the same way and manner as does the injection of a sedative or hypnotic or any applications that relieve or take away or produce an indirect activity of these pressures from the subluxation and the lesion that has exited. Neither, as we have indicated, would make for more than a temporary relief. To be sure, should the body remain in the higher altitude or surroundings, less effective to the body would become the atmosphere of the changed conditions. But these in themselves do not remove the condition, nor produce the resuscitating measures necessary for the creating of a normal balance in the body.
12. Now, as we find, in this particular body, with the changing elements of the influences upon the psychic, the mental, the physical, the pathological conditions of the body - IF the changes in the environs could be COMBINED with the treatments for the correction, these would be the more IDEAL conditions for bringing about normalcy of a more permanent nature.
13. Then, in making the applications under the CHANGED environs and under the present surroundings or environs, each may be given; the more effective would be the former.
14. Naturally, as we have indicated, EFFECTS here MUST be considered, as well as the primary or first causes; for they have affected, do affect and will affect the nervous system (that is, the effects) in such measures as to produce, through the psychopathic effect, a pathological condition in the body, through the neurotic effect - or through the nerves of the body itself.
15. Hence, as we find, the better method would be to change the environs to either certain portions of Carolina, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, or under such environs; where more sunshine and less atmospheric pressures may be had. And while under such environs, have osteopathic corrections made in the upper dorsal and cervical area.
16. And while these are being made, use those properties that carry the elements necessary for their activity with the glands, and thus - through these - to the organs, to produce and bring about normalcy in their activity.
17. The very nature of the condition is such, and the extent to which it has grown, as to require time, patience, persistence and consistency on the part of the body itself to bring PERMANENT reliefs.
18. As to these factors that we find are lacking: Naturally, from suppression, and the attempt of the body to adjust itself to the needs OF the physical forces under the strain, certain factors or elements have been used up; and there is the lack of activity on the part of certain glands, the excess of activity in others, that produces the lack of the proper coagulation in the circulation - particularly of the lymph and emunctory activity.
19. Such elements have used up much of the iodine activity and content of the body; but the iodine that is combined with the elements with calcium (chloride) are the more effective with this body. Hence, with these changes, and with the application of these in such dosage as to meet the requirements - and keeping the more and more towards that of an alkalin reacting and body-building diet, we would bring corrections to the system. That would be two to three months of manipulation and adjustment osteopathically, and during the period take one grain tablet of Calcidin two, three to four times a day - for periods of four to five days; then deter from same or leave off for a few days, then begin again and take in the same manner, internally.
20. In the immediate surroundings, and the immediate conditions, for the preparation and for the relief of the body, we would:
21. Apply onion packs over the right side and the lung and the caecum, and even the liver area. These would be most effective. These would be large raw onions, but of course chopped very fine. Enough meal may be mixed together with them to hold the roll together. Not necessarily warm but tepid - of course - is better. Apply THICK, HEAVY, directly to body - onion poultices.
22. Take internally small doses of Syrup of Squill; meaning from six to ten drops two to three times a day. These properties tend to relax without carrying any of the influences that are of a narcotic or even a hypnotic or sedative nature.
23. The doses of Calcidin, in one grain tablets, would be effective, as given.
24. Keep the eliminations open by taking quantities of those properties that tend to make for alkalinity in the system, as the active forces in Upjohn's Citrocarbonate - the effervescent character.
25. An inhalant that would be excellent to prevent cough, to prevent smothering spells, would be prepared as follows:
26. To 4 ounces of pure grain alcohol, in a 6 ounce container, add:

    Oil of Eucalyptus..........20 minims,
Balsam of Fir...............5 minims,
Tincture of Benzoin........10 minims,
Benzosol in solution.......20 minims,
Rectified Oil of Turp.......5 minims,
Tolu in solution...........30 minims.

    Keep this preferably in a glass corked container. Shake before inhaling deep into the lungs, through the mouth - as well as through the nostril.
27. As indicated, keep the foods toward an alkalin reacting diet.
28. Do these; we will find relief in the present surroundings. Of course, CORRECTIONS may be made here; but these would require longer periods and more of the return of the spells.
29. Ready for questions.
30. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mother
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (Letters were enclosed to Osteopath and Druggist; also list of Alkalin foods.)

BACKGROUND

1. Mother and friend, Mrs. [1834], were present yesterday afternoon [9/09/34] at Group #1 reading 262-71, and the mother requested the physical rdg. for her son, saying he had a severe pain in his right side. We do not have his correct age on file, but somehow I got the impression that he was in his early teens. GD.

REPORTS

1. 3/07/35 See 281-23, Par. 19-A, personal message to [656]'s mother in re A.R.E. prayer group work.
2. 2/27/36 Mrs. [1834] and [656]'s mother wrote and signed a letter of appreciation to Edgar Cayce for his untiring efforts in helping many people - See under 1834-1 Background.
3. 1/18/49 Mother of [656] donated to E.C.F. campaign for funds to prepare the readings for general use.

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