This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at 1867 Kalorama Road, Washington, D.C., this 19th day of February, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self, through her son, Mr. [436], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [834], Mr. [436], and Laura Little.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [834].
2. Now, as we find, there are conditions that are disturbed. And they are rather of the specific nature, though they arise from conditions that have been and are rather subtle. So the condition has grown until it does affect the organs in their functioning and the natural reflexes as produced in other portions of the system, as will be seen.
3. In meeting the needs it will be well to consider the sources. And if there were those applications (that would be the general tendency) for the effects, these would do little good unless the causes are removed.
4. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [834] we are speaking of, present in this room:
5. First, in the BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find rather heavy, slow of circulation. And the metabolism and katabolism are disturbed by the non-activity and the over-activity of organs that do not eliminate properly. And others secrete through their gland activity too general or too specific into the system. Thus the other portions of the same system are unbalanced, where it makes for too great an activity in their functioning.
6. These, as we see, arise then from pressures or a creation in the glands of those influences or forces that have unbalanced their functioning. Hence the too great a quantity of sugar that is carried in the blood. The too great quantities of influences or forces left in the activities of the kidneys themselves indicate where or how the circulation is disturbed.
7. In the NERVOUS SYSTEM we find this is rather as in abeyance to the general conditions of disturbance, and there is caused the tendency for the body to feel at times rather tired, dull; the limbs and the brain as if refusing to act in coordinations with the body. The sluggishness that appears comes from the tendency of toxic forces that arise in the blood stream and affecting the nerve reactions in all portions of the system. This makes for those tendencies of pressures from the lumbar axis to make for especially the tendency at times of the lower limbs to feel swollen some, or too full and too great a heaviness. It is from the pressures on the nerve of locomotions.
8. As to the functioning of the ORGANS themselves, we find:
9. Brain forces are very good.
10. The organs of the sensory forces react nominally to a toxic force in the system.
11. In the nasal passages, as in the antrum and sinus and in those portions of the soft tissue, we have a tendency for accumulations. These are both from toxic forces and from the infectious forces that arise from the poor circulation through these portions of the system. And there needs to be some local antiseptics for the reduction and clearing of these portions of the body, as in conjunction with the changing of the CHARACTER of the circulation as well as in the manner of the circulation.
12. As to the throat, bronchi, lungs and larynx - the organs of the respiratory system at times feel rather heavy or full; though not an organic disturbance but a sympathetic functional one.
13. Heart's activity, as indicated from those conditions where there would be the tendency of the overactivity to the pancreas in its secretion, and the overcharged conditions in the kidneys from the toxic forces that arise in the system - in the heart's action itself, unless there arises other disturbances or a localizing of the condition, with the cleansing of the system and with the bringing about of a normal balance we would have little or no disturbance. For it is sympathetic or reflex, rather than organic or functional in its action, but HAS produced an engorgement of same - through the slowing of the circulation.
14. In the digestive system we find the greater portion of the distress. This, as we find, arises from a SUBTLE character of poison that has been rather absorbed or assimilated by surrounding influences - as from a type of character of paper, or the type of character of inks and the like. THESE have affected the GLANDS as related to the DIGESTIVE system; affecting the adrenals, the glands in the liver and spleen. Hence we have an engorgement and a soreness across the spleen area at times. This is the diaphragm and across the stomach. Naturally it has increased the flow of the pancrean activity. But the greater portion of this we find is from glandular or granular trouble than from the organs themselves.
15. And to remove or to destroy accumulations, or such tendencies for the infectious forces, without removing by the creating of a balance in the system, would only be to make bad matters worse - for the better physical activity eventually in the body.
16. In the natural consequence of the digestive disturbance we have the effect of too much sugar that accumulates in the system, making for a disturbance in the manner in which assimilations are carried on in the body and also affecting the activity of the kidneys or the low hepatic circulation. These have not made for a sedimentary condition, though the inflammation and the soreness across these portions at times would give the inclination - as does the activity through the secretions and the activity of the bladder, but these are rather as the engorgements in the capsule above the kidney and associated with the adrenal activity to the general digestive system.
17. In the meeting, then, of the conditions for this body, as we would find, first we would be very mindful of the diet. This should consist principally of those things that will create a more perfect balance yet making for body-building and a purifying of the blood stream. And these we will find in the closer adherence to the vegetable and citrus fruit and nut diet; though the nuts should never be other than either the almond, filbert or hazelnut, for these are the better for the body-building without influencing the body in certain directions as others do. We would have more of the leafy or green vegetables than the pod. We would have more of those that are raw and those that make for the creating of the proper BALANCE in the iron distribution through the system. This is merely given as an outline; not that these are the ONLY things to be taken: The citrus fruit juices combining lemon and orange together. These should NEVER be taken at the same meal with any gruel, for with gruel they create a starch and an activity in the character of the inflammation through the assimilating of same that makes for an alcoholic reaction that affects the pancreas in its functioning. And it naturally affects the kidney reaction to the body.
18. We would have first those properties that would be taken into the system to create GRADUALLY a balance in the gland activity and the effect upon the organs that are disturbed in the body.
19. We would begin also immediately with the Atomidine in this proportion: One day we would take one minim morning and evening; this before the morning meal and before retiring at night. We would then on the next day take two minims morning and evening, in half a glass of water. The next day take three minims morning and evening. Then skip a day. And then begin again with the one minim, repeating the whole procedure for SEVERAL rounds - until some changes are seen.
20. As a compound for the correction of the creation of influences in the liver, pancreas, spleen and the kidneys, we would combine such elements that without their combinations with others would produce irritation or an excess activity of kidneys - that are at times already under distress; but in this combination and with the vibrations as created by the combination, it will be most beneficial - prepared in this manner:
21. To 1 quart of distilled or rain water, we would add 2 ounces of plain Garden Sage and 1 ounce of Ambrosia weed or Ragweed (dried). Reduce this by slow boiling to 1 pint and a half (not a solution or a fusion as would be by reducing to half the quantity). Then strain off while warm, and add:

    Ambergris (first dissolved in
1 oz. pure gr. alcohol)..............10 grains,
Gordon Gin, or DOUBLE DISTILLED Gin......2 ounces,
Cinnamon.................................1 dram.

    Shake this together, and take half a teaspoonful after each meal.
22. We would also have those vibrations that will come from the Radio-Active Appliance to keep the circulation more thoroughly in the extremities, using this at least thirty minutes to an hour each day - especially just before retiring. This would be attached to the extremities, but to opposite sides of the body; as to the right wrist and left ankle, the next day to the left wrist and right ankle. See?
23. Do these, and have a gentle massage. And make at least six adjustments in the 9th and 10th dorsal center. As we find, we will bring a much better condition for this body, [834].
24. Ready for questions.
25. (Q) Should the massage be osteopathic or chiropractic?
    (A) As we would find, it would be rather a combination of this - but an adjustment made specific in the 8th and 9th dorsal segments.
26. (Q) What causes numbness up and down spine, and fullness at base of brain?
    (A) This heavy circulation. The toxic forces in the system.
27. (Q) Is it necessary to operate for any of the ailments?
    (A) As we find, it would be HARMFUL for operation for any of these disturbances in the present.
28. (Q) What is trouble with the right side? Is it the kidney? How is it affected?
    (A) The affection that has been described, through the pressures that are caused towards that tendency we have towards the overactivity of the pancreas, that fills the lobes, you see, in this portion of the kidney.
29. (Q) Just how serious is the diabetes?
    (A) As indicated, this is a tendency from a gland activity; and as we find responses in these we will find these conditions will clear to a great extent. We would not use the PREVENTATIVES [Insulin, etc.?] as yet. We would use rather the activities that will make for the correcting and purifying of the condition.
30. (Q) Please finish the diet outline.
    (A) As indicated, citrus fruits and vegetables. Not meats. Not too much sugars. No white breads at ANY time. These would be of the ordinary, and the coarser, rougher food would be the better.
31. (Q) No meat of any kind to be taken?
    (A) No meat of any kind to be taken.
32. (Q) Should coffee be taken, or tea?
    (A) Preferably Ovaltine. If coffee is taken use that in which there is no tannic acid, such as Sanka. No tea at any time.
    Do these things, and after thirty to forty days we would give further instructions. To be sure, we will find some of these will at times be as heaviness to the body; but if there is consistence and persistence we will see the results coming. Be sure to have all of these taken IN their proper order, and don't leave them off one day and then take them other days. Have the regular rest period with the cleanser for the system as indicated in the Atomidine, but we would take the whole quantity of the other compound.
33. (Q) How often should the massage and adjustment be given?
    (A) Once a week should be sufficient, though - of course when you go to one he will want to make it every day! ONCE a week, until six or eight have been taken. These will be much better taken once a week, than so many straight along - with the properties that are to be taken.
    Do that.
34. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See letter [which was enclosed] with directions to Osteopath-Chiropractor.
    See booklet [which was enclosed] explaining Atomidine, letter to Druggist with directions for compound, and letter to The Reilly Service, with specifications for type appliance needed. Let us hear when treatment has been followed for 30 to 40 days, so we may make appointment for check reading to give further suggestions for improvement. GD.)

REPORTS

1. 3/28/35 Son [436]'s letter: "I would have answered sooner but was waiting until we got the complete treatment for my mother started."
2. 5/24/35 "Mom is feeling better now and I think she will continue to improve."
3. 6/17/35 "She is quite careful of her diet. She must get more rest, though, before she can expect a permanent state of health." [She only gets about 5-6 hours sleep a night, and that is not enough.]
4. 8/08/35 "Mom is getting along pretty good. I am trying to see that she stays on the diet as much as possible. I have a vegetable extractor now and I am going to drink vegetable juices every day."
5. 11/11/35 "Mom is about the same. I want her to get started using the battery again."
6. 6/13/43 Son's ltr. to EC: "...I wish you would kindly send my mother information regarding your readings from a distance. ...She isn't at all well and she is taking a month's sick leave. She has diabetes and can't seem to get her sugar reduced fast enough. I wrote her and suggested that as she was helped so much thru following your suggestions a few years ago it would be logical to believe that you could help her again. I don't know whether she will get a reading or not but I am trying to persuade her to as I am sure that you will be able to get at certain causes that the M.D. can't find..."
7. 6/17/43 EC's reply: "...Hope we may be a help for your mother.
   We are very busy here now - have you read TIR? It has caused a flood of requests for readings - many more than one man can possibly take care of..."
8. 7/24/43 Son's ltr. to EC: "...Thanks for sending information regarding readings to my mother. In her last letter she said she was getting better - has been taking a diabetes tea made and sold by an old colored woman without the knowledge of the M.D's. It has helped a great many cases of Diabetes. She won't want a reading right now; however if she gets much worse again, I feel that she will want one..."
9. 7/30/43 EC's reply: "...I haven't heard anything from your mother..."

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