This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at 1867 Kalorama Road, Washington, D.C., this 16th day of February, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [829], new Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Miss Lulah S. Williams.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [829].

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [829], present in this room.
2. Now, as we find, conditions that disturb the better physical functioning of the body - while only there are periods of exaggeration or distresses - these have been gradually growing, thus affecting the body a little by little and more and more. And these affect the glands of the circulation of the body in general, taking up the vitality and thus producing the distresses in the system.
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [829] we are speaking of, present in this room:
4. First, the BLOOD SUPPLY shows disturbances in the manner in which there becomes an overexaggeration of acidity at times in the system, an overamount of activity in the elimination channels that have become clogged at times; thus producing not sufficient of the capillary or superficial circulation but a deeper internal circulation, allowing at times for periods when such pressures from drosses - that have remained and do remain in the system - have caused pains in portions of the body. Such as across the lower lumbar area, in the arms and in the limbs at times, to say nothing of the poor or bad taste that is experienced from an upset or acid condition in the digestive system. These conditions are the effects, not causes, and show that the organs or the functionings of organs or glands have been and are disturbed in their activity in the body.
5. We find that the NERVOUS SYSTEM is very good save when there have been or are periods of repressions, when the pressure upon the nerve system causes such a reaction as to make for an exaggeration or an acute condition. Then we find the sympathetic system rebels, and not only does it make for periods when there is irritation to the body from the slightest conditions that would arise from the associations or activities but there is an uneven temperament abnormal to the general reaction of the body.
6. As to the ORGANS themselves, we find:
7. Brain forces are very good.
8. The throat, bronchi, lungs and larynx show an exaggeration because of the disturbed conditions in the blood supply, as to the manner in which the sympathetic blood supply - or through the lymph and the activity of same - is slow in its activity. However, repressions produced in the organs of the sensory system - where it makes for the soundings in the ear, the filling of the secretions in the soft tissue of face and nasal passages, the conditions that arise in the throat at times when cold seems to be so easily absorbed - are the results of the disturbance in the circulation and the accumulations of an acidity in the system that causes these portions of the body to suffer under such strains. Hence, as we see, it is rather an effect and a result of disturbances than the nervous system being the cause of the conditions.
9. The heart's actions are near normal save in periods when there is the excess of acidity.
10. In the digestive system may be said to be a great deal of the basis, or that which causes the disorders. First we have had a position of the stomach itself from conditions that long existed in or under a strain that the body had in days past, when the very position of the stomach itself was made in such ways and manners that the assimilations of foods were not in the order of their regular activity. For this tendency for the dipping or tipping of same in such a position and manner has tended to make for the torpidity in the activity of the gastric juices that should flow from the duodenum, the pancreas, the liver, the spleen, for the activity upon the foods. Hence we have had improper fermentation, that has at times caused laceration or a foul activity of the gastric flows in the system itself. The pouring of these into the system by the exciting of the lacteals and their activities to the body has naturally made for an upsetting of the conditions in the digestive area, or of the liver, the spleen, the pancreas, the gall duct, the lack of the proper activity of the lacteal ducts. And this being produced for such a length of time (that is, such a reaction) has affected the glands of the system.
11. The condition has been helped in part by an electrical vibration that has been created for the system, yet these pressures and tendencies have caused also a sympathetic condition in the prostate gland's activity. Hence the kidney and bladder disturbance that arises at times through the improper coordination from the activity of the stomach disorder and the activity in the hepatic circulation that has produced a coldness or short circulation through these portions of the system.
12. Then, in meeting the needs of the conditions in this body, [829] we are speaking of, present in this room:
13. First we would begin with an electrically DRIVEN vibration that would be applied along the cerebrospinal system, more specifically in the area of the 3rd, 4th and 5th dorsal centers where the nerve impulses to the stomach are more in accord where they may be acted upon by such vibrations.
14. Also we would use a belt or a support across the abdomen, that the position of the stomach may be maintained the better.
15. After the vibrator has been used for three to four treatments, each day as indicated, we would then begin to use two small doses of Alcaroid at least each day; a quarter teaspoonful first dissolved in a small quantity of water and then a full glass added, and afterward a fresh half glass of water taken. This should be preferably taken after the morning meal and after the evening meal, especially.
16. When there is the heaviness across the lumbar area and the glands of the system when these disturb the body, we would apply the heavy salt packs sprinkled or dampened with pure apple vinegar. The reaction of this acid with the sodium chloride is to produce to the system a drawing from the glands and from the soft tissue of the body those poisons in the form of a perspiration; while the activities of the Alcaroid internally for the stomach disorder would be to produce the better eliminations through the alimentary canal and thus relieve those disorders there.
17. When there are those heavy conditions in the right side, over or just below the liver, such packs may be placed there also, for a period of three, five to twenty minutes. These would be only taken when the pains are very heavy upon the system.
18. From the beginning We would take small quantities of those properties known as Atomidine, for the activity or cleansing of the glands in the system. This would be taken two minims twice each day, before the morning meal and just before retiring in the evening, in half a glass of water.
19. In the diet, be MOST mindful. This should consist principally of the alkalin-reacting foods; for there is the tendency for acidity, and the lack of the vitality, the lack of the proper amount of blood and the poor circulation must be built up. Then, this would be as an outline, though - to be sure - this may be changed at times according to the appetite, though the body has oft eaten a great deal more than good for the body and a great deal at times without the evaluations of the proper food for the body:
20. Mornings - citrus fruit juices or stewed fruits or cereals, but do not take citrus fruit juices at the same meal that any of the cereals are taken, whether dry or cooked cereal. At least twice to three times each week there should be taken the cracked wheat cereal or whole wheat; not oats, but that which is cooked in such a manner that the whole evaluation of the vitamins of the iron, silicon, the roughage as necessary for the creating of the proper balance in the blood supply, is effective to the body. There may be periods when fresh fruits may be taken in preference to either of these. A little coffee or preferably Ovaltine. Do not drink milk or cream in the coffee when taken. Small quantities of sugar may be taken, but for the FOOD value and the proper strengthening the coffee [See 2/64 RX HEALTH magazine quote in 5/64 ARE Bul. indicating great food value of coffee. Also see noted under 303-2 Reports.] should be taken without either cream or sugar.
21. Noons - rather a sandwich of broiled liver, or an egg, or malted milk, or the like; these are preferable for the noon meal, but NOT roast beef or any fried meats or any hog meats.
22. Evenings - if that is when the dinner is taken - principally this meal should consist of three leafy vegetables to one vegetable that grows under the ground, or two of the pod vegetables to one that grows under the ground. They would be combined such as spinach, lettuce, celery, raw white cabbage, red cooked cabbage, beans, lentils - these preferably of the green variety, but when they are dried (beans, etc.) only use two of these to one of any that grow under the ground; carrots, salsify and these natures, with the potatoes, but not so much of the pulp of the potato - rather eat the jackets of same. These would be preferable. When meats are taken, preferably use shell fish or the scaly variety; none of the deeper sea variety, for we will supply the iodines rather from the Atomidine. The lamb or veal are preferable to the heavier meats.
23. Do these, and we will bring strengthening to the body. Being persistent with these, we will rejuvenate much of that lost strength and vitality and vivacity to the whole system.
24. Ready for questions.
25. (Q) Should I have my teeth extracted?
    (A) Those conditions that have existed there, of course, produce a great deal of a place for the storage of poisons for the system. As we would find, the preferable manner would be local work upon same rather than extracting all of them. For the natural consequence from correcting the body-conditions will make for a better circulation. And the activities of the NATURAL molars are preferable to those of the unnatural.
26. (Q) Is it necessary to have an operation for hernia?
    (A) As we would find, we would preferably use those precautions and the braces and the strengthening of the body in the manner indicated. In fact, it would be very unfavorable to have operative measures in the present. The lack of the proper amount of coagulation in the system causes or allows the folds of the abdominal area to become so strained as to allow the organs to protrude. And if these are strengthened by the proper activity as indicated, it would NOT - as we find - EVER be necessary for such an operation; but even so it would certainly be much preferable to replenish and build the body in its circulation before anything like that would be contemplated.
27. (Q) Any specific brace recommended?
    (A) As indicated, a brace for the stomach itself. That already indicated and used for the body in the other condition is alright.
28. (Q) Any other advice for the body?
    (A) First, as indicated, make those proper stimulations to the upper dorsal area, so that with the use of the position of the stomach itself it is the more effective. Then begin with the correcting of the gastric flow in the stomach itself, and those other activities as in the correction of the teeth and the use of the packs as indicated at periods - both to the side and to the lower portion of the lumbar area. And we will find, these should be done with the correct attitudes of a constructive force towards the proper conditions arising in this body, [829].
29. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (The atomidine is manufactured by The Atomidine Co...
    A small hand electrically driven vibrator may be obtained at almost any drug or supply house, if you haven't one already.
    The Alcaroid is carried by most drug stores.
    The salt packs may be best taken by putting heavy salt in a bag, then sprinkle it with the pure apple vinegar and apply hot - as from being heated in an oven, on the radiator, or with an electric heater or pad to keep it warm after being applied.
    If everything is not clear, let us know. GD.)

REPORTS

1. 2/19/35 See personal message in Group #11 reading, 835-1, Par. 5-A.

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