This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 30th day of August, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [985], through Mrs. [601], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [985].
2. Now, as we find, conditions that disturb the better physical functioning of the body have to do with the eliminations; caused by conditions that arise from natural or normal changes, as well as the unbalancing of the system through the character of elements that have become lacking in the physical functioning of the body.
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [985] we are speaking of:
4. In the BLOOD SUPPLY there are indications of the lack of the functioning of the glands in the thyroid area, as well as in the ducts in a portion of the digestive system that coordinate with these.
5. Hence there has come an accumulation of calcium in the system that affects the blood stream, especially in the extremities - or where the slowing of the circulation through the fingers, through the lower limbs, makes for this accumulation that is left as drosses in the system. Thus pressures are produced upon the tendons and the membranes in the muscular forces of the extremities. These are a portion, then, of the disturbances in the circulatory system; thus naturally from such there is an unbalancing in the circulation or in the metabolism, producing periods when the activities of the system cause a quick pulsation, a palpitation of the heart - though no organic disturbance exists, as we find, rather the reflex condition.
6. This makes for that tendency for dizziness which appears, as a disturbance in the functioning of the liver; which liver functioning disturbance is rather a reflex condition than an abnormalcy in the organ's activity. But being in or under the pressure of those heavinesses indicated in the attempts of the circulation to carry through the system those conditions that act in the portions of the system as indicated, there is produced an unbalancing between the circulation of the heart and liver or through the arterial circulation.
7. Also the disturbance is indicated that, through those natural activities or changes that come about in the eliminations of the body itself, makes for the additions to this for the body; though this makes for more of the nausea that occurs at regular intervals or periods than the activities in the circulatory forces - as indicated.
8. Naturally, in the NERVOUS FORCES of the body, through such tensions, there has become a disturbance between the superficial circulation and the deeper, or the vegetative nerve systems and the cerebrospinal conjunction - or the arterial and the superficial.
9. Hence we find specific centers along the cerebrospinal system where there are those heavinesses, and periods of aching through the body itself. These are shown specifically across those areas at the 9th dorsal, or just below the diaphragm area - or where the vagus centers, or in the neck and the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus, cross here in the 3rd cervical area. These are centers where the ganglia from the cerebrospinal and the vegetative or sympathetic nervous system cross, making for such heavinesses - or periods when there are aches through these particular areas. These are the results of conditions as we have described; and these conditions in the nervous system then are not the causes but the effects of disturbance in those areas outlined.
10. As to the functioning of the ORGANS themselves, we find:
11. Brain forces are very good.
12. The activities of the sympathetic system, through the sensory organism - as the eyes, ears, nose, throat, are in sympathy with those distresses. Hence we find periods when there are roarings in the head; when there's a tendency for the popping, as it were, in the ears; there is the tendency for periods when the body does not swallow well - or when it goes to speak it becomes necessary for the body to swallow or to clear the throat before the activity may be made normal. There are those periods also (though this does not always occur) when there is heaviness through the nasal passages and through the eyes, as a burning sensation. These may be found to be following those periods when the head and neck have had their disturbance, or just before they have had those periods of stiffness and soreness and heaviness in the areas as outlined.
13. The bronchi and lungs and larynx are organically very good; but there are periods when sympathetic distresses occur. Lungs and the activities of same are very good.
14. Heart's action, as indicated, is affected sympathetically.
15. The digestive organism is very much disturbed through the lack and also the excess of certain fluids and activities there, as we have indicated; for there is a lack of activity through the glands supplying the lactic fluids. Hence an acidity exists in the system, or an excess of acid has been and is a contributory cause to the disorders in the body.
16. The liver, spleen and the activity of the pancreas show the same effects; though organically they may be said to be normal under existent conditions. Throughout the digestive area there are caused the reactions that produce the tendencies towards constipation, and those periods of irregularity in the eliminations of the body - from the natural suppressions and disturbances through these areas.
17. Then, as we find, in meeting the needs of the conditions with this body in the first begin by taking into the system those properties that will make for a cleansing of the whole of the alimentary canal; so that applications may be made to the system to bring about, as it were, a correct channel through which the impressions may be made upon the various portions of the organisms to meet the needs of the conditions of this body, [985] we are speaking of.
18. First, then, we would once each day for three days, preferably following the evening meal, take a quarter teaspoonful of Alcaroid; dissolved first in a small amount of water and then a whole glass of water added.
19. After the third day, then begin with taking for one day two Caroid and Bile Salts Tablets after each meal. Only one day of taking these should be sufficient (six tablets, you see).
20. These will CLEANSE the whole system.
21. Rest a period of one day.
22. Then begin with the manipulations osteopathically given to correct those tautnesses that exist in the cervical area and in the 9th dorsal area specifically; coordinating the locomotory centers in the 4th lumbar and in the 1st and 2nd dorsal area or those that connect with the brachial plexus.
23. Such corrections will make for drainages to the system, you see.
24. Take these three times each week for the first two weeks. Then, after a rest period of a week, they may be taken twice a week for the next two weeks; and then once or twice a month.
25. Also when the osteopathic manipulations have begun, we would start taking into the system those necessary influences (which the system will then be in the position to absorb properly) to act upon the glands of the body, so that there may be taken from same the excess of the calciums. These may be found in taking the Atomidine (atomic iodine), in small quantities; one minim in half a glass of water before the morning meal - twenty to thirty minutes before the meal; and one minim in half a glass of water just before retiring of evening. Take this in periods of five days; then rest five days (or leave same off five days), and then begin again. Continue in this manner throughout the period of the corrections.
26. For the correction in the circulation, we would use each day the Radio-Active Appliance.
27. We would use colonic irrigations at times to cleanse the colon. In fact, it would be well to have a good colonic irrigation on the rest day following the taking of the Caroid and Bile Salts Tablets, before the osteopathic treatments are begun.
28. At periods, about once or twice a month, we would have sweat baths; that may make for the better coordination in the superficial and the deeper circulation. These would preferably be cabinet baths, though they may be had from wrapping the body in hot wet blankets. But the cabinet sweats are preferable.
29. Following each such sweat bath, we would have a thorough RUBDOWN with a solution of equal parts Olive Oil and Tincture of Myrrh (heat the oil to add the myrrh). Massage this especially along the spine, across the ducts and the areas where the emunctory circulation may take same up; that is, under the arms, in the elbows, under the knees, in the groins, and especially across the diaphragm area - just what the body will absorb. This should be done each time after the sweats, you see.
30. As to the diet, we would necessarily use less of the foods carrying any great amount of calcium, and more of those carrying iodine.
31. Do these, and - as we find - we will bring the nearer normal conditions for the body, [985].
32. (Q) What is cause of light-headedness?
    (A) The disturbance in the circulation, and the tendency for the accumulations of poisons or drosses in the system - as indicated from the lack of activity in the glands.
33. (Q) What causes continuous belching and nausea in the morning?
    (A) Regurgitation from the lack of activity of the assimilating forces of the body. Hence, as indicated, first there should be taken the small doses of Alcaroid; followed by the Bile Salts to CLEANSE the whole system or intestinal tract throughout. Then have the high enema or colonic irrigation before the osteopathic manipulations are begun.
34. (Q) What causes the weakness?
    (A) The lack of vitality or strength, which has been taken up by this GLOW - as it were - in the system; or the body attempting to throw off the poisons from the activities of the system.
    Do as we have outlined, and we will bring the near normal conditions for this body.
35. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mrs. [601]
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (GD's note: See Atomidine booklet [which was enclosed]; letter with directions to Dr. Thompson; also list below of Calcium foods principally to avoid, Iodine foods principally to eat. I think all the rest is clear to Mrs. [601] if not, let us know.
    CALCIUM - Spinach, steel cut oats, whole wheat, whole rye, halibut, cheese, onions, garlic, rhubarb, milk, raw cabbage.
    IODINE - Iodine sea lettuce, cod liver oil, smoked salmon, skin of baked potato, clams, lobster, oysters, shrimp, green turtle, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, pineapple, crawfish, scallops, garlic, peas, pears.)

BACKGROUND

1. 8/19/35 Mrs. [601]'s letter: "One of my dearest friends has been ill in bed for many weeks and has been under the care of Dr. Albert S. Kunin [M.D.] and several others. The fundamental cause of her condition is not known and I feel that a physical reading at this time may help them to understand the reason for her continued illness. Of course, there is hesitation to use this form of inquiry but I feel that she has been experimented upon enough and know that Dr. Kunin will receive whatever information may come through, with an open mind. Any appointment you can arrange at your earliest convenience will be kept, as I will be with her whenever the time and day will be set. Mrs. [985] ... Ave., ..., Mich."

REPORTS

1. 9/04/35 Mrs. [601]'s letter: "I received Mrs. [985]'s reading yesterday and it has aroused Dr. Kunin's ire. His diagnosis and scientific tests showed there is a LACK of calcium. Nevertheless I am going over it with Mrs. [985] today and will see her reaction to the reading. I feel that I have done my duty and will see what the future will bring."
2. 9/09/35 EC's letter to Mrs. [601]: "Now, as to Mrs. [985]'s reading. We cannot blame Dr. Kunin for being upset if the diagnosis disagrees with his own. I don't understand how such a thing can be. Often we have cases where the readings differ as to the cause, yet when tests are made the conditions described in the readings are found. So, the answer in this case lies with Mrs. [985]. If something answers from within, and she feels the reading describes her feelings and the condition as she knows it, then would advise that she go ahead with the treatment suggested by the reading - and be assured of the results as promised. However, if she does not feel that response from within, I would not advise that she undertake it. There should be the full cooperation and faith when following the treatment. In many cases where the readings have differed with the doctors, when the treatments were followed the results as promised have been obtained. And, after all, results are what count. So, we'll be glad to hear what Mrs. [985] has decided. Since Dr. Thompson has found several other reading diagnoses correct, osteopathically, I WOULD like to see what he finds on the case - regardless of whether Mrs. [985] follows the treatment or not. There is so much we don't understand about these readings. We just study and watch and wonder and marvel day by day at the reports we get."
3. 9/13/35 Mrs. [601]'s letter: "While I believe that Mrs. [985]'s reading definitely outlines her condition, she will not act contrary to Dr. Kunin's advice, and I will not urge any other procedure until such time as she will seek help of her own accord."
4. 11/35 GD's note: Mrs. [601] brought Mrs. [985] and her husband to meet EC while he was in Detroit. However, I do not think she ever followed the reading.

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