This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 3rd day of May, 1928, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [900].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. L. B. Cayce and Dr. Thos. B. House.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [900] - this we have had here before.
2. Now, in the general conditions we find there are some accentuations in the physical functioning of the body, and this brings about some specific conditions; though, as to the general condition, not a great deal change from some as we have had here before. Nothing as would indicate any organic disturbance, as organic condition. Rather the functioning of organs disturbed, producing specific conditions.
3. These are those as we find:
4. In the general stress and strain under which the body has labored and does labor, we find that the eliminating system is not kept - as has been given - near normal, by the activity of the system, diet, etc.
5. In the general condition as has existed where there has been the continual excitement to the mucus producing portions in the digestive system, this unbalanced that equilibrium between the hepatic circulation, or between liver and kidneys. Hence there has come that of an overactivity, and with a depleted reaction in the organs. Hence these show stress and strain for the normal functioning. Hence the condition as has been produced in the kidney, and pressure from same to the bladder. The indications from the excretions from kidneys would prove this in the CONTINUED examination of same, while any ONE might indicate that there was organic disturbance; but from the very fact that the variations would show a DIFFERENT organic or functional disturbance, would prove that - were the equilibrium brought nearer to the balance in the system - we would find that the general system builded also, resuscitation and recuperation would be near to normal forces for the body, see?
6. Then, to meet the needs of these conditions:
7. First the activity of the liver should be looked after.
8. We would begin first by taking at least two doses of these properties - this in each dose. Begin with these Saturday noon.

   Podophyllum...........................1/2 grain,
Cascara Sagrada.......................1/2 grain,
Senna.................................1/4 grain,
Licorice Compound.....................1/2 grain.

   Preferable that these be taken in capsule. Take one about Saturday noon, the next Sunday morning. By Monday the body will have CLEANSED the system; with a mile laxative following such, as found preferably in teaspoonful honeyida [Hunyadi] water [GD's note: In old Thomas' Medical Dictionary I found: "Hunyadi Water. A purgative mineral water brought from Hungary, and named from the locality where it is obtained."] in two glasses of plain water - this to slush or flush the system following.
9. Then begin with these properties:
10. Take common sage, (dried) 6 ounces, add to 16 ounces of water, distilled. Reduce by simmering to 1/2 the quantity. Strain, then add 2 ounces beet sugar (be sure it is BEET sugar), dissolved in 2 ounces hot water - distilled water, and add to solution. Dissolve 15 grains of ambergris in 1 ounce pure grain alcohol and add to solution. Then add to the solution 4 ounces Gordon Gin, with 2 minims Oil of Sassafras and 1 dram Cinnamon (in the stick). Shake the solution together before the dose is taken. Take teaspoonful at least four times each day, half an hour before the meal is eaten. Needn't to skip the meal. Of the diet, be careful rather in the manner same is masticated before taken. Do not eat starches, teas, and very little or no coffee. Milk and malted milk and Ovaltine, and such, may be taken as drinks. Do not eat very much meat, though fowl or wild game may be taken in moderation, see? Do that. Be consistent and persistent. Have the manipulations to keep that equilibrium, (osteopathically given) about twice each week, between the kidney and the liver circulation, or especially stimulation in the region of the 8th to 9th dorsal, and from the 4th lumbar to the 12th dorsal, especially in these regions. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) Are my kidneys affected?
    (A) Yes.
12. (Q) Have they become diseased?
    (A) No.
13. (Q) Exactly what should my diet be, and what should I not eat?
    (A) That as given. Plenty of green vegetables, well masticated. Let one of these be taken at EACH meal, even - breakfast, lunch, dinner - at least one, or more, green vegetable, see? well masticated. TAKE TIME to eat! Drink plenty of water.
14. That is all the questions.
15. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. See 900-381 on 4/09/28.

REPORTS

1. 5/05/28 He obtained Ck. Physical for his sister-in-law, Mrs. [140].
2. 5/09/28 He obtained Ck. Physical for his wife, Mrs. [136].
3. 5/12/28 He obtained another Ck. Physical for himself - 900-383.

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