This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of December, 1934, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [770], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mrs. [1690].

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [770].
2. Now, as we find, there are abnormal conditions that disturb the better physical functioning of the body. Some of these are the natural result of the mental attitudes; some are the attempts of the body-physical to adjust itself to the changes that come about in the physical activities of the body. And the combination of these makes for a disturbance that is not wholly mental nor wholly physical, but a psychopathic as well as a pathological effect - that produces the complications and disturbances.
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [770], we are speaking of:
4. We find the BLOOD SUPPLY is abnormal through the acidity that is indicated as elements through at times the drosses that are exhibited in the manner in which the circulation becomes cold, with hot and cold flushes over various portions of the system; very poor circulation in trunk portion of the body, when the extremities - the hands - may be perspiring; flushes over portions of the face, or COLD in the feet and hands, with shivery sensations over the whole body. Also there are the tendencies for the mental reaction to make for fearfulness in its associations, as to what may be said or done, or as to what self may appear to be in this or that circumstance. These effects arise from the blood condition, which - of course - is an effect and not a cause.
5. As to the NERVOUS FORCES of the body, there are impingements - and the effects of these are shown in the unbalancing in the axis of the body, and the inability for the body to sleep; also the tendency for the body to become very restless, very sensitive. These arise from the nervous system and the pressures indicated there, but are rather the effects - or a combination of effects and causes in the whole of the disturbance or disorders with the body.
6. We find that in the ORGANS themselves there has been an affectation to the genitive system through the effects of conditions that have made for a great strain upon the body, through those activities and conditions that existed there; and their effect through the blood supply and nervous system makes for disorders in the general system as related to the organs themselves.
7. In the brain forces, the responses to the sensory system and the activities through the sympathetics make for a great deal of disturbance; yet there is not an unbalancing nor the lack of ability of the body to make coordinations in its activities. However, these may become so disordered and disturbed as to attack the centers along the cerebro-spinal system in the various plexus, or to affect the spinal cord and its reactions to the nervous forces as related to these so as to unbalance the body, unless these conditions ARE changed. But these are only tendencies, or conditions that find expression in the inability for the body to remember properly, or the tendency to allow the fearful conditions to exist in its relationships to others at times - and to its own mental activity towards those things of a spiritual or high mental nature to become distorted. These are results and not causes. And if there are the changes brought about in such measures and ways and manners, we may make for the ability of the body not only to find the organs functioning nominally but to find pleasure and enjoyment in its PURPOSEFULNESS, and in its purposefulness in its relationships and in its activities to the material conditions as well as the mental and soul relationships and the social relationships about the body.
8. The pressures, as we find, exist in the axis of the body, in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cervical area, in the 4th lumbar area. Hence we would remove the pressures on these areas through the proper manipulations and adjustments. We would have these in regular periods of five to six days straight running, having a treatment each day. Then have a rest period of five days; that is, leaving off these treatments for five days. Then take them again for five to ten days. Then have a rest period of an equal time, you see. Continue in this manner until the pressures are removed.
9. We would begin with taking also internally very small doses of properties that will be as an active principle with the glands of the system as related to the balance that may be created in the eliminating systems of the body as the adjustments are made. Then, the compound would be prepared in this manner:
10. To 2 ounces of Compound Simple Syrup, we would add:

    Tincture of Valerian...............1/2 ounce,
Elixir of Calisaya.................1/2 ounce,
10% solution Iodide of Potassium....40 minims,
10% solution Bromide of Potassium...60 minims,
Tincture of Capsici..................3 minims.

    Shake the solution together before the dose is taken, which may be taken plain or in a little water; half a teaspoonful three times a day - AFTER each meal and just before retiring.
11. Also we would take twice each day, before the morning meal and before retiring, one minim or drop of Atomidine in a glass of water.
12. These, with the adjustments made in the coccyx area, in the lumbar, in the cervicals, as indicated, will produce the flow of the menses through the activities of the organism; so as to adjust the activity of the eliminations in the system.
13. Each evening, or as the body rests preferably in the afternoon, apply for an hour those vibrations that may be had from the Radio-Active Appliance, made or used in the ordinary way - to the opposite extremities. One day apply it to the right wrist and left ankle, the next day to the left wrist and right ankle; three-quarters of an hour to an hour each day.
14. As to the diet, be mindful that there is a tendency towards more of the alkaline rather than acid-producing foods. No white breads at any time. Not too great a quantity of starches (that is, such as potatoes, white breads, white beans, dried beans of any kind, or pastries). Preferably let the main portion of the diet consist of citrus fruits and vegetables. When meats are taken, use lamb, fish or fowl. And not too much of any sweets. But a normal, balanced diet. Not OVEREATING! While the tendencies are for this to be spasmodic in the present, with the taking of these properties indicated we will find the conditions and tastes will be much changed; and the body will rest better.
15. Through following the diet, and through sufficient of the balancing in the elements of the system itself internally, and through the application of forces to bring this balance, we may make for the more perfect coordination throughout the physical forces of this body, [770].
16. And, as we find, so far as the mental attitudes of the body are concerned, do not make these treatments become as rote; but know that they are being effective in the body to produce that desired.
17. So read and study the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th chapters of the Gospel according to St. John not as rote, but knowing that these words are to be directed to self. And let self find that the voice is speaking from within and directing to self what the self may do in its relationships to others. Make these a portion of self and of self's attitudes towards others. Let it become so that the body feels inwardly, "To me, [770], He is speaking: 'Let not thyself be troubled! Ye believe! Believe in me!'"
18. Let thy going in, thine coming out before Him be acceptable in His sight, IRRESPECTIVE of what others may do or say. For he or she that forsakes not father, mother, husband, wife, for His sake, is not worthy of His name. Let thy prayer, thy meditation, be as this:
19. Here am I; use me, O God, as Thou seest I have need of that I (calling thy name) may know what Thou wouldst have me do! Let my attitude to my fellow man, mine loved ones, mine friends, mine enemies, be such that my life, my expressions of hope and joy and kindness, may reflect His life to others. Keep my tongue, keep my feet, in those ways, in those paths, that lead to the understandings Thou wouldst have me have - now.
20. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (12/26/34 GD's notes: See letter [which was enclosed] to chiropractor or osteopath, with directions for the adjustments. Mr. Cayce says he thinks Dr. Napier could make these adjustments properly.
    The letter [which was enclosed] for druggist may be presented to your local druggist or sent to our druggist here; just so he agrees to fill it AS given.
    See booklet [which was enclosed] explaining the Atomidine and where obtained.
    See letter [which was enclosed] to The Reilly Service, giving specifications for Radio-Active Appliance to be used in your case. [GD's note: See 1800-24 Reports explaining theory of the Radio-Active Appliance.]
    The list of Alkaline-Reacting Foods [which was enclosed] may be of benefit to you, as it seems your principal diet should consist of these.)

BACKGROUND

1. 11/18/34 Friend, Mrs. [1690]'s letter: "...She has been to several doctors and they tell her she must fight the trouble herself. Since April she has had a tortured mind, no physical ailment and seemingly a specimen of health - she says nothing interests her, nothing makes any difference, she just wants peace of mind. She carries on an intelligent conversation and is a good listener in conversation - just this tortured mind always..."

REPORTS

1. 1/20/35 Mrs. [1690]'s letter:
   "...I read the reading to her and explained it to her the best I could. She seems to be willing to do anything but at the same time is perfectly helpless to do anything by herself. Her husband has a brother who is a doctor and he is prejudiced against your work and that makes the husband against it and he will not spend any money on the treatment, says she will have to fight the trouble herself. The reading didn't excite or enthuse her - takes no interest in anything..."
2. 3/26/36 Mr. [1690]'s son, [1089]'s letter to EC:
   "... Mrs. [770] has just returned from Buffalo and I told her to bring her reading over and we would discuss it. I think if she has someone to 'spur' her up she might carry out the reading. I, personally, need 'sense' to carry out mine..."

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