This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 18th day of December, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1196], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1196]; this we have had before.
2. As we find, conditions show for something of a change since last we had same here. Some conditions are improved. Some show as much anxiety as ever. Some are really not as well as when we have had same at times here before.
3. These are, as we find, from not giving full and proper consideration as to the suggestions that have been made for the body.
4. Then these are conditions as we find them with this body, [1196] at THIS time:
5. In the blood supply there are still those indications of the poor circulation through the whole of the hepatic system. Toxic forces are naturally then apparent, or the LACK of proper eliminations through the lower portion of the alimentary canal. Not the proper secretions by the gall duct, the spleen and pancreas as combined with the activity of the system.
6. Consequently we have days or periods when the body has dull, mean headaches; with a languid feeling, numbness through the extremities of the body, a feeling of poor eliminations; bad taste in the mouth and NOT proper digestion going on.
7. These are the effects, then, from those disturbances that have been indicated. Not sufficient then of that effluvium through the lymph activity that supplies to the action of the gastric flow not only of the stomach itself but through the duodenum and the upper portions of the jejunum; where digestion takes place.
8. Hence we still have that unbalanced condition through the heart's activity or pulsation or the irregularity, the tendency of subnormal or abnormal conditions in the heart's activity, and the general debilitation of the whole of the body itself.
9. The nerve forces, to be sure, produce this same kind of reflection in not only the physical reactions in portions of the body but also in the reactions to the sensory system.
10. Hence the disposition as it may be termed, or the outlook upon life, the energies of the body become affected by those general conditions.
11. In the functioning of the organs themselves, as we find there is still not that proper activity or coordination between the activity of the gall duct, the liver, the spleen and the pancreas, as associated with the hepatic circulation (which includes, to be sure, the kidneys as well as the circulation through the abdominal area).
12. The conditions in the colon show where a prolapsus, as we find in a small measure, still exists there.
13. As we find in the present, then, there are these needs; that there be not too often taken those properties that have been given to work with the gastric flow - by causing or producing an emptying of the gall duct itself. If this is continued to be done, we only DRAIN the system without eliminating properly through the system or allowing it to become properly balanced.
14. We would use then the enemas, rather than taking so much of the Zilatone. However, at times it may be necessary to take the Zilatone from the stirring of the liver; once a week, once in two weeks or once a month, to stir the liver, the pancreas and the spleen and the gall duct area. If there is a feeling of heaviness, a little dizziness, it is very well to take same - but do not continue to take it day after day, day after day and day after day, and then expect it to get the body properly balanced!
15. Rather take enemas! If these are taken EVERY day, if taken PROPERLY, they do not hinder the peristaltic movement of the alimentary canal; neither do they produce an irritation in the colon that is harmful to the body! Take not too much of same, but have the water just the temperature of the body. Combined with same use soda and salt; a level teaspoonful of salt and half a teaspoonful of soda to a quart of water, dissolved thoroughly. Of course, this is not to be used every day if the eliminations work properly - or when there are strains upon the system.
16. FOLLOWING periods when the Zilatone has been taken for stirring the activity, take a small quantity - teaspoonful - of Milk of Bismuth in a full glass of water. The next day possibly take a tablespoonful of Milk of Magnesia; and we will find the variation will be quite different.
17. We would take the adjustments AND the manipulations. If these are NOT to be taken as has been indicated, don't take any of it! Either be true to self or adhere to those suggestions from others!
18. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 1196-4 on 9/25/36.

REPORTS

1. 12/29/36 ..., Ala. [1196]'s ltr. to EC:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   The reading dated 18th inst., also your letter to me dated 22nd inst., received. Thanks so much. I shall remit soon.
   No, I had not been taking the entire treatment prescribed; I had not taken the fume baths and rubs. Too, I am somewhat puzzled now to understand just what I am to do, since the last reading said to take the medicine and the enemas, then referred only to the adjustments and the manipulations. I understand what is required as to the medicine and the enemas, but it is not quite clear to me whether I shall take the neuropathic treatment just occasionally or as a regular thing. One reading, the first, said I should take such neuropathic treatment as I felt I needed it. I suppose by the manipulations this last reading refers to the fume baths, rubs, etc. I was in hopes that the last reading would give me a set routine to go through with, one I could more easily understand. I am perfectly willing to take the entire treatment, but, as you see, I am puzzled somewhat as to just what to take and how.
   Without my remaining at home for a certain period on a certain day, can't you get "Information" to tell me briefly and in order what to take and how - the medicine, the enemas, the neuropathic treatment, the fume baths and the rubs? In other words, briefly to lay out in order the complete treatment?
   Love to all.
   Sincerely yours, [1196]
   P.S. I should also like to know about taking the radio-active appliance and about my diet.
2. Wire:
   ALA JAN 7
   SEE AIR MAIL LETTER TODAY WHEN YOU CAN GET MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION AS TO TREATMENT SORENESS HAD LEFT THE LOWER PART OF ABDOMEN AND CENTERED IN LOWER PART OF SPINE CAUSES MY LEGS TO ACHE AND BE NERVOUS NO OSTEOPATH HERE SHALL I CONTINUE WITH NEUROPATH AND RADIO ACTIVE APPLIANCE=
3. 1/13/37 See 1196-6.

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