This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 29th day of September, 1934, in accordance with request by the aunt, Mrs. [540], through Study Group #2 of the Association for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [674], Aunt [540], Cousin [665], Helen Ellington, Mildred Davis and L. B. Cayce.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [674], present in this room.
2. Now, as we find, there are disturbing conditions in the better physical functioning of this body. These, as we find, are of the specific nature, and the effects from these disturb the functioning of glands; and through same there is a disorder in the organic functioning of organs.
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [674].
4. As we find, in times back there was a subluxation produced in the 7th and 8th dorsal center, which has made for a pressure in the amount of the impulses that are carried through the nerve system to the functioning of the liver and the spleen, and has made for a COLD circulation.
5. These, impulses have produced an excess activity in the pancreas; hence there has been created through the glands the tendency for turning much into sugar that should not be, so that starches and sugars add to the avoirdupois of the body excessively and prevent the functioning in the liver, and an excess functioning in the kidneys and THEIR activity upon the body; producing in the blood supply a heaviness and an excess in the number of red blood cells, a deficiency in the white as to the formation of that plasm necessary for keeping the astringent activity in the coagulations through the system. And this will, unless altered or changed, gradually grow excessive, affecting all portions of the system. This we see has been a growth, NOW, for at least twenty-eight months, and the injury and the effect has been for almost a like period.
6. Then, in meeting the needs of the conditions for this body, we find these combinations will be as the necessary precautions AND corrections to be made in this body:
7. First, the very nature of the disorders is such that the effects and that condition already produced in the functioning of organs must be taken into consideration, as well as the correction of the conditions that cause the trouble primarily. For to prevent the activity of the pancreas or the kidneys or the bladder or a portion of the spleen in its activity (as has been done), through astringents, will only relieve temporarily. While the cause still remains the condition will continue to be produced in the system, and whenever there is a reversal to a normal desire created - as physical desire in appetite appeased - the conditions return and are more violent oft than before; hence there has been created or produced in the pancreas, in the liver, the lacteal ducts, the kidney and this hepatic circulation, such conditions that the system - attempting to adjust itself - has brought about specific disorders. This is manifested in the languidness of the body at times, the inability to discern the conditions that should be separated in their activity, the tendency to have things and ideas and plans to run together, and at other times the inability to separate things entirely as to their associations and their activities; a dullness, a lack of alert activity - that arises from depreciation of activities in a normal hepatic circulation.
8. First we would begin, then, with making two characters of preparations; the first as follows:
9. To 32 ounces of distilled water we would add 6 ounces of Dried Garden Sage. Reduce by slow boiling (preferably in an enamel container with an enamel top; not a tin) to 16 ounces. Strain, and while warm add:

   Ambergris (cut in 1 ounce grain alcohol).......15 grains,
Strained Honey (in 2 ounces distilled water)....1 ounce.

   Let the Strained Honey in the distilled water come to a boil; not BOIL, but just come to a boil, before adding to the solution. Also add:

   Gin (active principle of same being Juniper;
such as Gordon's Gin or Lachmer's [?]).......4 ounces,
Cinnamon, preferably in the stick...............3 drams.

   Shake the solution together before the dose is taken, which should be half a teaspoonful before the meals and at bedtime.
10. The second solution would be prepared in this manner:
11. To 16 ounces distilled water we would add 6 ounces of green or dry Ambrosia Weed. Reduce by slow boiling to 8 ounces. Strain and add:

    Strained Honey................................1/2 ounce,
Grain Alcohol...............................1 1/2 ounces,
Tincture of Stillingia........................1/4 ounce,
Essence of Burdock Root.......................1/4 ounce.

    Shake this together before the dose is taken, which would be teaspoonful at bedtime for periods of two or three days; then leave off for the same period and begin again.
12. This is to keep the eliminations, and is as an active force producing with the liver and the hepatic circulation an increasing of the lymph without disturbing the activities of the spleen and pancreas secretions.
13. OSTEOPATHICALLY have those adjustments made in the dorsal area as indicated, that show subluxations. We would also at such treatments COORDINATE the rest of the system. As we find, preferably, these would be applied - the applications for the adjustments - about twice each week for three or four weeks. Then rest a period of a week. Then have the treatments two or three weeks. Then rest a period of a week; then treat AGAIN for a couple of weeks.
14. And by then, with the other properties, the corrections should be made for the body.
15. Be mindful that the diet is kept without those things that carry quantities of sugar or starches, that make for an excess activity; or a diet of this kind during the period of these adjustments:
16. No candies of any kind. No pastries of any kind.
17. Mornings - cereals with fruit, raw or fresh fruit or with stewed fruit. Citrus fruits, but do not take these at the same meal. Coddled egg; the whole egg may be taken - this, while carrying an acid in same, if CODDLED - that is, put on with the water boiling and take it off and let it set for four and a half minutes - it will be alright. Only whole wheat browned bread.
18. One meal each day should be, at least, of leafy or raw fresh vegetables. Any of these may be included; such as spinach, celery, lettuce, turnips, mustard, peppers, tomatoes, with an oil dressing.
19. Evenings - well-cooked vegetables, with not too large a quantity of meats. Fish, lamb, fowl may be taken; not beef nor hog meat nor of that nature.
20. Do these and, as we find, we will bring the better and normal conditions for this body.
21. Ready for questions.
22. (Q) What causes the difficult breathing and smothering spells at night?
    (A) The heavy circulation. Asthmatic condition, produced by the pressures in the dorsal areas as we have indicated.
23. (Q) Where may Ambrosia Weed be found?
    (A) In most any place where weeds are allowed to grow! It's Ragweed!
24. (Q) Is there an obstruction in the nose?
    (A) With the change in the circulation, the absorption through the head should relieve this. This is a growth more in the nature of the lymphoid, and not bony.
25. (Q) Is riding bicycle harmful, as this causes shortness of breath?
    (A) In moderation, no.
26. (Q) Was the fall on face some years ago the injury referred to?
    (A) It aided. The first was in the spinal system; fall on the face only increased that in the upper dorsal area as indicated.
    Do these, and we will bring normal conditions for this body. We are through for the present. [See 674-1, Par. R1, R2.]

    Copy to Mrs. [540]
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (Druggist later told GD he was not familiar with any gin that sounded like Lachmer's [?] but Gordon's Gin was considered the best.)

BACKGROUND

1. Comments subsequent to the reading indicated he had asthma and diabetes.

REPORTS

1. 9/29/34 GD's note: Letters were enclosed to Snyder Pharmacy and Dr. M. L. Richardson.
2. 9/29/34 Mrs. [540]'s comments at end of reading indicated that they were all very impressed with the reading, and that the doctor had diagnosed the case as asthma.
3. 10/26/34 Aunt's letter: "I would like to say that my nephew, [674], is showing a marked improvement. While it was some time before we could get the medicine mixed, as Mr. Snyder had to send to N.Y. for part of it, we finally did and the results have been very gratifying. They (the family) are very happy and are trying to the best of their ability to carry out the reading."
4. 1/10/35 A second physical was obtained. See 674-2.
5. 10/52 Dr. D. H. Fogel told GD he would index this under DIABETES also.
6. 9/22/94 See Source File Key #674 for Virginian Pilot-Ledger Star article - University of Pittsburg study may link virus to cause of diabetes says Dr. Massimo Trucco, chief author of study - re 674-1.

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