This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at 1867 Kalorama Road, Washington, D.C., this 10th day of February, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [820], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [820] and his mother, [823].

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [820].
2. Now, as we find, there are conditions that disturb the better physical functioning of the body. These, as we find, as well as being pathological effects, are of a psychological cause. Hence we have the higher vibrations that may be dealt with in giving those things that are causes as well as that which we find may be the more helpful in bringing about the greater normalcy for this body.
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body-physical, [820] we are speaking of, present in this room:
4. The BLOOD SUPPLY of the body, we find, is near normal. There are, however, deflections in the manner in which the supply of the nutriment from the central circulation flows to affected portions of the body. These, as we find, are psychological conditions. Not that they are only or merely imaginative forces, for the RESULTS that are effected in portions of the sensory circulation show these to be pathological in their reaction. Hence, instead of those centers from the vagus nerve in the 2nd and 3rd and 4th dorsal - coordinating with those branches to the optic centers through the vagus in those areas of the 3rd and 4th and 5th cervical centers, these are deflected and there are less quantities of the impulse to carry to those portions that sufficient to supply both the needs of replenishing and caring for the removal of used forces. Hence we find with the use of the necessary muscular forces, the necessary activity of the optical forces for a rigid or severe activity, these become overflown with refused energies and the lachrymals and those ducts and glands in the superficial circulation begin to attempt to supply energies to these portions of the system. They become reddened, swollen; irritation not only to the lids but to portions of the eyeball and to the CHARACTER of that which is REFLECTED IN the lens and in the iris and in the response to the optic center itself.
5. These, then, as we see, are the causes of these deflections from this portion of the body; this is the PATHOLOGICAL condition, while in the psychological we find that which may be from the astrological aspects - for it will be found that there are periods and there are variations in the character of the infectious forces that may influence the body-circulation; yet these continue, with usage, to have the pathological or the physical reaction in the system.
6. We find the NERVOUS FORCES of the body are very good in general. To be sure, under stress or strain from the deflections in the circulation and nerve energies, the body may become overtaut; and this produces to the sensory forces those responses that make for discouragements, tendencies for the separation of self in or from the purely PHYSICAL reaction from the body, the tendencies for those activities that make for discouraging results in the whole system. This naturally produces drain on all of the body itself.
7. AS to the ORGANS themselves:
8. Brain forces are good; their general responses to all impulses are good, save as we find in those portions of the upper dorsal and in the cervical areas not coordinating through the vagus and 5th nerve forces for the proper supply of energy and nerve and blood forces to portions of the body itself.
9. We find the throat, bronchi and lungs and larynx are very good. These are those natural TENDENCIES for the secondary cardiac reactions, for those conditions that make for the reacting as a heaviness for the body in the heart and lung area; but this is rather a psychopathic or sympathetic and not an organic disturbance for the body at all.
10. As to the digestive organism and the activities throughout, we find these in the GENERAL sense are very good. But if there will be kept the closer to the alkalin reactions in the diet, in the general activity of the body, we may rebuild, we may make for those corrections in the segments of the cerebrospinal system, with those treatments and strengthening forces to the eye itself, as to make for a cleansing of same such as to overcome the general conditions in the system.
11. Then, in meeting the needs for this body, as we find, [820] we are speaking of:
12. First we would have, through trained associations such as with Richardson, those corrections made in the 3rd and 4th dorsal; not making corrections in the cervical until those segments in the dorsal area are in perfect alignment, and that the vibrations from the activities to the right temple are exactly the same as those to the left portion of the superficial circulation. These would be given two to three each week, in periods of two to three weeks.
13. Then we would have, after each osteopathic treatment as indicated, the vibrations from the electrical forces of the plain violet ray; not directly to the optic forces themselves, for these produce too great a congestion, but in the cervical and upper dorsal and - especially - in the atlas at the 1st cervical. Such electrical forces will aid in stimulating the activities TO the nerve forces.
14. During the latter portion of the first series of osteopathic treatments - that is, after the first three weeks - we would begin with the vibrations from the Wet Cell Battery applications, that would make those connections between the 1st and 2nd cervical; that's to the brain force centers themselves, through the medulla oblongata, and to those portions that go to the vagus centers on either side of the neck and enter into the arteries and through to the head. From such a battery we would carry the solution of Gold; that is, the VIBRATIONS of same. The first application, of the copper plate, would be to the 4th dorsal segment. The larger plate, carrying the solution, or going through the Gold solution, would be attached to the 1st and 2nd cervical.
15. The best reactions will necessitate that these treatments be given in periods of two to three weeks at a time; then a rest period of leaving them off, and then another series. These should overcome the conditions, making for the proper reactions in all portions of the system, overcoming the tendencies for the discordant vibrations in the system and creating a balanced body.
16. Ready for questions.
17. (Q) What is my present physical condition, and what treatments should be given for me to have a perfect physical body?
    (A) As indicated.
18. (Q) Should all treatments suggested be given in periods of two to three weeks, or just the battery?
    (A) ALL treatments would be better if there would be a period of treatment, then a period of rest, a period of treatment and then a period of rest.
19. (Q) What is the physical condition of my eyes and what treatment would correct this?
    (A) As indicated, these are lacking in the proper nutriment for the nerve energy and blood supply, to supply both the replenishing and the necessary influences for the removal of drosses as they are used through the pathological condition. It is the effect from the lack of the flow of blood and nerve energy from those basic nerve ends that emanate from the cerebro-spinal and sympathetic system in the upper dorsal and cervical area, as indicated. With the application of those things that will relieve the pressures, the stimulating through the nerve energies, and then applying to and through the nerve forces those vibrations for the nerve or cell building force, these should be corrected.
20. (Q) Will these treatments correct the color blind condition?
    (A) As indicated, if we will correct the vibrations we will correct the color blindness as well as the hurting, the dazzling visions that come before the body.
21. (Q) Have the treatments I have been having for my eyes been harmful or beneficial?
    (A) At times they have been harmful; at others they have proven beneficial. As indicated, there are periods when the astrological - or the reactions from the psychopathic forces or conditions in the body respond, and at other times they do not. But if the PATHOLOGICAL and the psychopathic or the physiological conditions are made to coordinate, we will have proper creation of the energies necessary to overcome the disturbance.
22. (Q) Should a ray treatment be given?
    (A) The plain violet ray should be given rather to those areas indicated, and not to the eye itself, you see; for this only IRRITATES the superficial circulation, when it is the deep therapy that is necessary for stimulation.
23. (Q) What should be done to remove the seeming toxic condition in my system, which would cause me to be more alert physically and mentally?
    (A) As indicated, keep nearer to the alkalin-reacting foods, and these will overcome toxic forces. By the activities of the very manipulations throughout the portions of the system; for, as the corrections are made for these specific conditions to those portions of the system, there will also be those stimulations to the sympathetic forces to the digestive forces of the body, thus overcoming the toxic forces in the system.
24. (Q) Please give outline of correct diet.
    (A) Balance the diet as indicated. Have a great deal of the stimulations from the whole wheat, citrus fruits, and vegetables that are green and raw. Not too much of the meats. NO raw apples; or if raw apples are taken, take them and NOTHING else - three days of raw apples only, and then olive oil, and we will cleanse ALL toxic forces from any system! Raw apples are not well unless they are of the jenneting variety. [GD's note: Dictionary of obsolete words gives re. jenneting: "A jenneting pear - an early pear resembling the jenneting apple." NOTE: Jenneting: A variety of early apple, so named for being ripe about St. John's Day, June 24th.] Apples cooked, apples roasted, are good. No bananas, unless you are in the territory where they are grown and ripened there. Do not use large quantities of potatoes, though the peelings of same may be taken at all times - they are strengthening, carrying those influences and forces that are active with the glands of the system. But beware of those things indicated; as for the rest, keep a well-balanced diet.
25. (Q) What is the present condition of my right knee and how can this be corrected?
    (A) As we find, this is only a sympathetic condition from a strain that has been indicated there. And as the general system and body is builded, and the clearing forces of the whole body are kept, this will correct itself. This had better be corrected from nature, than from applications that are only synthetic.
26. (Q) What were the tenets used of that period when I was ruler of the Law of One, and after restoring my sight to normal how may I gain an understanding to use same for my fellow man?
    (A) Only by entering into the holy of holies, communicating with self and thy Maker in thy holy temple, as thou HAST in many of thine experiences in the earth. And, as indicated in another place, keep studying to show thyself approved UNTO that within thine inner self, where thou meetest thy Maker; rightly DIVINING the words of truth, putting proper emphasis in that which is of the constructive forces, keeping self unspotted from the world.
27. (Q) Would you give definite name and address of that branch of Research for which I am best fitted to serve?
    (A) That which is of the mechanical nature, as related to communications of every sort.
28. (Q) Is there a condition in my spine that could be corrected? other than that given?
    (A) As we find, with the corrections indicated, these will make for the removal of those disorders there. Others that may be had will be the NATURAL result in making correction for the general physical forces of the body. Those as indicated are the specific centers; those in the lumbar will naturally be cared for, with the correction for the body itself.
    Do that.
29. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See letter [which was enclosed] to Dr. Richardson, explaining osteopathic treatments; also to The Reilly Service, with specifications for the type battery required. The list of Alkalin-Reacting Foods [which was enclosed] may be of help to you, as it seems your principal diet should consist of these. GD.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 820-1, Par. 31-A, 32-A indicating his color blindness was karmic.

REPORTS

1. 5/31/35 Letter from [820] to Dr. Richardson: "It has been impossible for me to secure employment as I had expected near Norfolk or Virginia Beach this summer which means I will be unable to take my treatments as expected. I am leaving for No. Dak. this next month and am doubtful of returning... I thank you for your interest and feel that some day I will have the privilege of taking treatments of you which have helped so many..."
2. 11/20/35 See 820-3, a Business Rdg. re mental and material affairs.

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