This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of October, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [984], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [984] and Mrs. [404].

TEXT

1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions he has submitted, as I ask them.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [984]; this we have had before.
3. As we find, in the main or in general, conditions are very good.
4. There are those inclinations and tendencies which need some alterations or corrections in same, that there may be the better or the normal developments through the physical functioning of the system.
5. As we find, no organic disturbance is indicated.
6. There are functional conditions, then, so that organs are slowed in their activity, - as through the coordination of the superficial and the deeper circulation. Hence, the reaction is slow, and thus the responses between the impulse and the activities in the nerve forces are slowed.
7. Thus we have those inclinations at times for the appetite not to be satisfied, - neither the desire for foods, that make - when taken - a slowing of the digestive forces.
8. Thus in the activity to the body there is produced a lacking in impulse for the proper assimilation.
9. Hence, we will have at times dullness to the eyes, the hearing, the activities through the alimentary canal.
10. All of these, as indicated, are impulses between the nerve forces of the system and the superficial circulation.
11. This condition, as we find, would be approached from two manners, - in making the corrections:
12. First, we would use Alcaroid after the heavier meal of the day. Whether this is morning, noon or night, after the heavier meal take about half a teaspoonful of Alcaroid, first dissolved in a small quantity of water and then a full glass added to be taken with same.
13. After this has been taken once or twice, we would also begin with the use of the Violet Ray. The greater portion of this, or the better way to take same, would be through the extremities; not with the bulb applicator but with the hand or rod applicator, see? This would just be held in the hand (or under the foot) to, in a manner, recharge the body. Do not take too much at a time. First hold it in the left hand, for half a minute. Then, removing the shoe and sock on the right foot, set the applicator on glass and lay the right foot on same for half a minute. The next time (and this should be taken at least three times a week) hold in the right hand first, for half a minute, then put the left foot on same for half a minute, in the same way and manner. Not more than a minute, then, for the whole treatment, see?
14. In the matter of the diets, - keep these in a more uniform manner of activity.
15. With these changes in the vibration, the body will occasionally need an adjustment in the lumbar, the 9th dorsal, and the brachial or vegetative nerve centers. Not more than three or four would be necessary during a whole month, as we find, to bring near normal forces for this body.
16. Ready for questions.
17. (Q) What is the cause of the occasional snapping in the back of the neck when I turn it?
    (A) This is from the inactivity between the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic nerve systems, see?
    Hence, the character of electrical forces as indicated in the Violet Ray, with THIS character of application indicated, will make for better coordinations throughout the centers along the spine - by their vibratory forces. Then, the corrections or adjustments osteopathically will make for an evening of the segments through the areas where the inclinations for this incoordination exist.
18. (Q) Is my present work affecting my health?
    (A) We do not find it as a detrimental condition, provided there is sufficient exercise taken that will make for greater expansion through the lungs, the chest, the head and the neck, and - of course - through the lower portion of the limbs. This as a regular setting-up exercise would be the more preferable; that is, stooping, with the arms stretched, and the arms then raised and lowered, and then rising. These would be: Stoop one, arms up two, arms down three, rising four - see? Then this repeated some three to six times. Then the raising of the arms above the head in standing, one, two, three, moving up and down, see? Then to the front, then to the back, one, two, three. These would be the character of exercises as would be most beneficial, morning and evening, for about three to five minutes. Don't take them once and then leave off for two or three days, but take them regularly for at least five to six days before a rest period of one or two days, and then taken again - regularly.
19. (Q) Are the lungs affected?
    (A) No - only as the circulation is slowed. Hence the expansion of same as indicated, and the release of the vibratory forces from all centers through the electrical - vibratory system.
20. (Q) What can I do to strengthen my eyes?
    (A) The head and neck exercises, as the setting-up exercises are taken, are the better.
21. (Q) What can be done to counteract the fumes where I am working?
    (A) Use gauze over the nostril.
22. (Q) What causes the nervous shaking in my left shoulder and arm?
    (A) As just indicated, the incoordination between the deeper and the superficial circulation.
23. (Q) Please give a good hair tonic.
    (A) As we find, the better, - occasionally wash with pure tar soap; then a little pure grain alcohol, proportions about one to twenty; one ounce to twenty ounces of water, or ten drops to one ounce of water; this rubbed in, and then a Vaseline used. This is the better for the hair. To eat potato peelings, too, is good; or the juice or soup of same.
24. (Q) Not the potato itself?
    (A) We are speaking of the care for the hair! If you like potatoes, eat 'em!
25. (Q) Should I eat chocolate or peanut candies?
    (A) Very seldom or occasionally it is not harmful - if the eliminations are kept normal.
    Peanuts are very good, especially for the body, and peanut butter is especially very good for the body.
26. (Q) What is a good toothpaste or powder?
    (A) None better than the Soda and Salt. And these if they are used will not necessitate any disturbance or fear of disturbance as usually arises from soft foods. Massage the gums with same, as well as brushing the teeth.
27. (Q) Please give an affirmation for the mental and physical body.
    (A) LET THERE BE IN ME, O GOD, THAT PURPOSE, THAT ATTITUDE, WHICH IS IN ACCORD WITH THY WILL AND THY PURPOSE FOR ME IN THIS EXPERIENCE.
    LET ME SO CONDUCT MY OWN LIFE, MY OWN ACTIVITIES AMONG MY ASSOCIATES, IN A WAY AND MANNER THAT IS PLEASING TO THEE.
    LET ME BE A CHANNEL OF BLESSINGS TO OTHERS, FOR THY NAME'S SAKE.
    IN THE NAME OF HIM WHO HAS PROMISED TO BE EVER WITH ME, I ASK - JESUS THE CHRIST.
28. We are through for the present. [See 984-3, Par. R1.]

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (10/23/39 GD's note: See extra sheet [which was enclosed] of directions for Dr. Hudgins, to be left with him after he reads the entire reading.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 984-2 on 9/18/37.

REPORTS

1. Questions submitted but not asked, - feeling they were answered in Text of Reading:
   1. What causes the wheezing of the lungs or throat? 2. What can I do to broaden my shoulders and chest? 3. What can I do to increase my appetite? 4. What causes the pain in the region of the heart?
2. 8/03/41 He obtained a Mental-Spiritual reading, 984-4.
3. 2/05/43 He obtained his next Check Physical reading, 984-5.

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