This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of July, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [920], through Active Research Membership of her husband in the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. L. B. Cayce.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [920]; this we have had before.
2. Many changes are indicated. Some are for betterment, some are not so good. Some are the conditions that produced or caused the disturbances in the structural force, which still exist.
3. These are the conditions, then, as we find them with this body, [920] we are speaking of:
4. In the blood supply, as has been indicated heretofore, there is the lack of a balance of elements in what may be said to be the chemical structural portion of same.
5. True, there have been the excesses of coagulation; but this has made a drawing upon the necessary fluids for this constructive activity. And while it has made a drain upon same, we find it producing in the present those tendencies for the accumulation of those forces that put ON weight - though not in excess as yet.
6. The elements IN the blood, then, do not make for sufficient activity in the cartilaginous reactions, especially in those areas of the structural forces or parts of the body itself where - as has been indicated - there has been, as it were, a springing or a strain, so that the balance or the equilibrium from the basic activity from the 4th lumbar or the pelvic center has NOT been created; or the corrections there have not been made.
7. In the blood force elements, we will find that what is needed more in the present in this relation is to make those adjustments in the coccyx, in the sacral, in the lumbar, in the lower dorsal, such that with the necessary rest from the activities of the body the recuperative forces may have the greater resistance builded in same, see?
8. With these corrections we will get then a greater distribution of the energies of the body. But we would use with these, for the nervous system and for the activities of the general influence through the body, the Radio-Active Appliance REGULARLY; keeping the attachments firm but not so tight as to make for cutting off the reactions from same. These vibrations we would take a couple of times a day, or once in the morning and once in the evening, for half an hour as the body rests. If the body drops off to sleep with the use of same, very well; but it would be WELL for these to be used with the periods of meditation - for not only the constructive forces within self but for the mental and the spiritual forces to be able to be used the greater for constructive influence in the experience of those whom the entity or body-mind may contact - whether those in its own relationships or those that it may meet as in friendships.
9. These will work well together with the meditative influences.
10. The nerve forces of the body naturally show a discoordination, in the sympathetic AND the cerebrospinal systems; arising from the attempts of the readjustments for the nervous energies through the activity of the subjugation in such a way and manner as to produce insensibility to the activities as were carried on.
11. Hence we find the manipulative forces as has been indicated will be not only in the making of adjustments in the areas specified but in the gentle massage in all of those centers where the cerebrospinal and the vegetative or sympathetic systems make for coordinating activity, see? as throughout the upper cervical, in the upper and lower dorsal areas, but more specifically, of course, in those that make for coordination through the gastric forces of the digestive system, or from the 7th cervical to at least the 5th and 6th dorsal; though, of course, the 9th dorsal as well as the lower dorsal and throughout the lumbar area need the SYMPATHETIC massage, as well as the adjustments being needed in the coccyx, the 4th lumbar, the 12th dorsal and through those areas. These from the sympathetic conditions in the nervous system, in the adjustments and treatments as would be made.
12. In the general organs themselves of the body, as there has been the subjugation of the reactions from the brain forces to the deeper circulation as well as to the superficial, there needs to be the mental and physical reaction such that there may be made the better coordinations in all of the organs themselves of the system.
13. It will be found to be helpful, then, that the diets be not too much starch nor too much of the sweets or a combination of these. Proteins, citrus fruits, those activities that MAKE for keeping an ALKALINITY would be well; or about eighty percent of alkalin-reacting foods to twenty percent of the acids. To be sure, ordinarily proteins are considered acid-reacting. But the ACTIVITIES of proteins in the system, when not taken with starch, bring the necessity of the hydrocholeric activity in their digestive forces. So when proteins such as from fish, fowl or lamb are taken, their final reaction through the lower portions of the duodenum becomes nearer to a normal balance of alkalinity. For alkalinity begins with the glands themselves of the mouth. Then with the entrance to the stomach we have a combination of lacteals and hydrochlorics, dependent of course - upon the nature of the foods or MORE so the COMBINATIONS of same.
14. So, then, for this particular body, light wines or champagne or those of that nature would be helpful to add a bit of an alcoholic content with the food; that there may be kept those tendencies for a better elimination, a better coordination through those activities in the alimentary canal as well as the gastric flows from the pancreas, the liver and the spleen, as well as the activity of the gall duct for the lacteals' assimilation.
15. As soon as it is plausible it would be well that those corrections include a gentle massage of the abdominal area from the caecum to the left portion of the body; also it would be well that oil - such as Olive Oil and Tincture of Myrrh (equal parts) - be used as a massage over the abdominal area. Also this would be used when those corrections are made in the lumbar, in the sacral AND the coccyx area for strengthening of the muscular forces - which should make for this reaction with these combinations in the body.
16. Do that.
17. Ready for questions.
18. (Q) How long before these massages over the abdomen should be begun?
    (A) As soon as there is a greater recovery from incoordination produced in the sympathetic and the deeper nerve forces of the body; or as soon as the tenderness in the area gradually subsides. This maybe done GENTLY, to be sure, already.
    Well to keep a support, preferably as we find of an elastic nature, about the abdomen yet.
19. (Q) Regarding the manipulations, would you suggest changing from the chiropractic treatments?
    (A) The very NATURE of these conditions is such as to require a massage as well as an adjustment. But the efficiency of the chiropractor as used is above that ordinarily indicted in one of this particular school. So this will depend upon whether the chiropractor will ADJUST his treatments to those things necessary. If he will use the outline as indicated here, and not attempt to make just adjustments in the areas as indicated but give also a gentle massage using those centers or areas about those centers indicated in the structural portion as the leverage, we find he should be correct.
20. (Q) Should I continue taking the Atomidine?
    (A) This as we find is helpful especially in the present conditions, but should be in small quantities and rather far apart; that is, about a minim of a morning before any meal is taken, for three to five days, see? one minim. And rest for TWO WEEKS, then begin again.
    With the manipulations, let the manipulator - by the change in the activity of the thyroid and the adrenals - indicate as to the necessity of the Atomidine reaction. This should be indicated by the pulsation, though naturally there has been an unbalancing through the very subjugation. But this followed closely by a practitioner may be seen to indicate the need of or the lack of these elements in the system.
21. (Q) What is causing the pain in the lower part of my back?
    (A) Those strains as has been indicted that have not adjusted themselves, as was indicted in the periods BEFORE the operative measures.
22. (Q) Is the intestinal tract normal?
    (A) This is very good in the present. There needs be those considerations given in the manner as has been indicated, and more necessary that there be kept nominal eliminations - or at least a thorough evacuation of the alimentary canal and colon once thoroughly or twice a day. If it is necessary, use enemas rather than cathartics or laxatives. Change the reaction more by the relaxation and by the use of the manipulative forces and diet.
    When using the enemas, do not dilate - not necessary to dilate - the colon to such an extent as to become irritating. But use the water for same as the temperature of the body, and have it with a saline solution - and follow, in the latter portion of such a cleansing, with an alkalin antiseptic that is non-irritating to the mucous membranes of the intestinal tract; such as Glyco-Thymoline, the proportions of about a tablespoonful to a quart and a half of water.
23. (Q) Are the kidneys normal?
    (A) Naturally they are attempting to make for the excess, or the throwing off of the excess of toxic forces as accumulations from the inflammation through the pelvic areas. Hence as has been indicated it is necessary for the adjustments in the coccyx, the lumbar, and extending to the lower dorsal area; and the watching of the activity of the kidneys as related to the adrenal secretions with the use of the Atomidine at times as indicated. These then should become gradually coordinated. Not so much the activity of the kidneys disturbed but there is the necessity that they do coordinate with the activities of the liver, if we would keep a normal balance.
24. (Q) Is my blood stream normal?
    (A) As has been indicated.
25. (Q) What can I do to help my circulation become normal?
    (A) As indicated, use the Appliance for an equalization in the circulation - twice a day, and PREFERABLY with the meditative forces; not only for spiritual welfare and physical welfare but all for a constructive order.
26. (Q) What can I do to make the heart beat stronger?
    (A) Do those things that have been indicated.
27. (Q) What is causing the body to put on so much fat and how can I get rid of it?
    (A) It isn't putting on so MUCH fat! As has been indicated from the first, there is needed a BALANCING. And if there is that balance created, these then will assume their NORMAL forces. It's an oversecretion through the adrenal activity that makes for these tendencies for this accumulation to form in spots or places rather than general. It is not necessarily - nor is it at present - fat. It is more the dilation of the lymph circulation through the mucous membranes, and if there is strengthening put on as the general activities increase it will become near normal.
28. (Q) Any special foods the body should avoid?
    (A) It has been indicated as to what should be the diet.
29. (Q) Any further advice?
    (A) Keep those things that have been indicated, that are effective with the mental as well as the physical reactions.
    Do these.
30. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 920-7 on 3/23/36 and subsequent Reports in re recuperation from appendectomy.
2. 9/30/36 She submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 7/14/36 "Thank you so much for the wonderful rdg. It was just what I needed and I am following all the tr. suggested and feel much better. I am anxious to have my body radiating perfect health. I feel when this is accomplished I will be able to do much better mental work. I am very grateful for your help and I ask 'the great I AM presence' each day to protect and guide you in your great work."
2. 11/07/36 See her next Ck. Physical - 920-9.

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