This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of December, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [826], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [826].

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions he submits, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [826]; this we have had before.
3. Now as we find, the general physical conditions, and the reactions through the system, are very good.
4. We find that there needs be only those reactions and conditions as related to bodily functioning, and those mental and physical reactions to same, kept in that normal balance which exists, for the body to be kept near normal and physically fit.
5. Then, we would keep those things that would be indicated as the means and the manners for keeping this near normal collaboration, and coordination of the activities of the organs, and the mental forces of the body reacting one to another.
6. Ready for questions.
7. (Q) In the care of my health, I sleep 8 3/4 hours per night, take an average of not less then 30 minutes strenuous exercise per day like tennis or running or walk not less than 8 miles per day, and in eating each day, I take a quart of milk, a teaspoonful of cod liver oil, a half teaspoonful of iodized salt, about 24 ounces of orange juice, and 8 ounces of dark green leafy vegetables like spinach or kale, the remainder of my diet consisting of animal products, cereals, fruits, and vegetables as I desire them. My health improves from year to year. What is lacking in my diet or the care of my health to enable me to cure my catarrh and poor circulation and any other ailments, and to enable me to improve rapidly week by week?
   (A) As we find, and as indicated, the conditions in the physical forces at the present are conducive to BETTERING the conditions throughout the body. And these, then, would only be needed to be kept in this normal balance.
   However, there should be the consideration of these facts: that the body, physically and mentally, responds to suggestive influences in its environs from day to day; and that where there is a tendency towards any weakness, or any disturbance that may have been or may be of a prenatal nature, or predetermined by normal conditions or activities, these environmental forces reflect upon such a weakened condition - by the reaction to the environment from day to day.
   There has been prepared a machine of electrical nature that indicates the response from the body as to conditions that do not show a nominal or normal collaboration in circulatory forces, as produced by the energies of the body, or through the nerve forces for impulses to circulation. This indicates where there are weaknesses in the system in this relationship.
   Then, as these facts are known to the body, as related to the energies supplied by varied characters of foods as related to the calorie content as well as energy content, in the form of vitamin for the efficient activity upon the system, - these can or may be supplied in such measures to induce that reaction as to form that necessary within the bodily system for bringing a normal reaction, - as would be indicated by that same character of indicator.
   In the body at present, to produce a better condition we need more of Vitamin B-1, for the effect upon the circulatory system as related to the congestions which occur in impulses by the lack of the spleen's reaction to this coordinating force.
   Do this, then, through these testing manners. This machine would indicate to the body as to how various influences adhered to daily would supply those influences necessary to keep the balance.
   For, as has so oft been indicated, those forces are necessary not only for the resuscitation within the body of disturbed or dis-eased portions, but for the supplying of energies to keep the normal balance.
8. (Q) Where do I find Vitamin B-1, - in what foods, and what quantity should I take?
   (A) It is found most in Wheat Oil, and in Oats; not rolled oats but steel cut oats, which - if cooked a long time - are the more easily assimilated. If the Wheat Oil is taken, one to two drops at a dosage is sufficient.
   Best that the tests be made with the electrical forces upon the body, as these are applied to the assimilating forces of the system.
9. (Q) Has Dr. Frischkorn [Carl S. Frischkorn, N.D.] of Norfolk this type of testing machine?
   (A) We don't have Dr. Frischkorn! These machines, though, are a development of the Naturopath profession.
   The tests may be taken daily, and they will indicate what portion of the system is lacking - not that these tests, however, are always understood by even the one who manipulates the machine!
   In the system there are ever those reactions that indicate that such effects are being produced; as: It will be indicated upon such a machine that in this body here, portions of the face are minus in their ability for the perfect circulation. But what causes, what stops the circulation? Now: In this body it will be found that it is indicated from the area over the spleen itself; this being not only the SOURCE, but the character or necessary force to be added or taken from the body to supply energies sufficient to produce the correct reaction.
   Do that.
10. (Q) Do you mean one to two drops of Wheat Oil each day?
    (A) One or two drops daily. These properties are put up in different forms by various dispensaries. As we find, the Wheat Germ Oil prepared by The Lawrence Laboratories would be excellent; or that prepared by Sharp and Dohme, though this combination does not allow the variation as easily as that prepared in volume, for here there is prepared SO MUCH in the capsule or globule, you see, - while that prepared by The Lawrence Laboratories is in volume and may be taken a drop or drop and a half at the time.
    Then, we would preferably use that prepared by Lawrence Laboratories, Chicago, Ill. [4/28/65 GD's note: Lawrence Laboratories manufactured Adiron (first known as Codiron), which products were later taken off the market and I think the firm went out of business.]
11. We are through with this Reading.

    Copy to Self - % General Delivery, Miami, Florida
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 826-7 on 11/06/35.
2. 2/25/38 letter with adverse report - see under 826-11.

REPORTS

1. 8/17/40 [826]'s letter to EC:
   Washington, D.C.
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I'm glad to hear that you had such a good Congress. I received the report the other day. I also notice that the reading on world affairs bears out what has been predicted by astrology that we will have war in this country. Astrology indicates that it well start about the latter part of 1942 or in 1943. I have been unable to figure out the participants, however. I had originally thought that it would be a war within the country in an effort to overthrow the New Deal government. It seems now that it might be a war against an outside force such as Germany. In either case, it will be a war for liberty, and astrology indicates that we will win, as well as that England will ultimately win over Germany.
   I spent about three months in Florida last winter. I had accumulated considerable leave, so I used most of it. The wheat germ oil recommended by the reading which I had when I was there was beneficial. However, on the way through Norfolk, I stopped and saw Dr. Frischkorn. He used his electrical apparatus, and prescribed certain mineral and vitamin preparations, which I tried out twice; but in each instance, the effect was distinctly adverse within 24 hours. He seems to have quite a wonderful machine, as the diagnosis which he made was similar to that which the reading showed. But apparently he doesn't know how to prescribe for the difficulties after he finds out what they are. I also checked up on Dr. Byrd [Fredoon C. Birdi, N.D.], I believe that was his name, in Florida, but found that he had not been with the MacFadden Institute for several years, and had gone to St. Petersburg, Fla. That was on the opposite coast of Florida from where I was located, and I did not see him. When I returned from Florida, some people were with me, and I was unable to stop in to see you again.
   When I was down there early in 1938, I think I mentioned that I thought by 1940, I would be in a position where I might be able to do something of importance for the Association and in connection therewith. This expectation was based upon moves in the market and business which I anticipated would take place. Business has reacted as we expected, but it has become apparent that so long as the New Deal is in power, there will be no more important moves in the market on the upside. Whether they will be voted back in this election year, we will have to wait and see. So it seems that the effect of the New Deal rests adversely, not only on the people of the country and individuals, but also upon other factors such as the Association and its work. It simply means that it will take a longer time to accomplish that which I had hoped I would be able to do by now. I am enclosing herewith a money order for $22, to pay my this year's dues, which have been delayed, and money for a check physical reading. It would be better for me if the check physical reading could be given some morning. In the physical reading, please ask the following questions.
   I have recently had part of the time a dull aching pain in my left hip and left leg, with occasional twinges in other parts of the body. What is the cause of this pain?
   What can I do to cure it?
   Can anything be done to cure my catarrhal condition?
   Can you give me the name of any naturopath doctor in Washington, D. C., who can efficiently operate the electrical device recommended in my previous reading, and can be relied upon to prescribe therefore?
   When I was there before, you will recall that I had hoped we might develop through the readings some manner of system or method of caring for the health which could be used by anyone, and which would enable the body to cure itself of most any ailment. Apparently, this is not possible.
   I recall that during your sojourn as Ra-Ta in Egypt, you were able to rejuvenate your body at that time so that you lived to be about 1,000 years old [See 294-150, 294-151, etc.]. Have the readings ever disclosed how this was done? [See R3 below.]
   Regards to all. [826]
   P.S. At the time the reading is given, I will be in Room ..., Interstate Commerce Commission Building, between 12th and 13th Streets, on Constitution Avenue, Northwest.
2. 8/27/40 See 826-13.
3. 8/19/40 EC's letter: "Have considered information as to renewing vitality, but should be begun about two generations ahead as it evidently was done then. Have you seen the book, Prophecies of the Order of Melchi-zedek (Brown Landone)? Some of it is very interesting, some far-fetched - that is, to me. A lot of good in it, though."

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