This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of January, 1937, in accordance with request made by the wife - Mrs. [1258], Associate 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, [1217].
2. Now as we find there are disturbing conditions as prevent the nearer normal reactions to the system. The disturbances, or those portions from which the greater distress arises, as we find are indications rather than the causes.
3. For the disturbances of neuritis, and the attending conditions as those that arise through rheumatic reactions, are effects and not causes.
4. These then are the conditions as we find them with this body, [1217]:
5. In the blood supply we find the indications of toxic forces or poisons, arising from lack of the proper eliminations or ALL of the organs of activity in the eliminating system coordinating as one with another.
6. Thus we find, as portions of the system function, as through the caecum and the lower portion of the jejunum and the beginnings of the ascending colon, an indication that the disturbances in their beginning arise from this engorgement as indicated there. Thus the poor activity of the lymph circulation carries back into the system the effects of the activity, or lack of activity, through the area.
7. Hence we find the nervous system and the muscular forces through which this deflected energy flows, as through the shoulders, through the upper portion of the arm, through the neck and head at times, experience acute conditions or pains. These then are, as indicated, effects.
8. And we find that the blood supply in its analysis would indicate this character of disturbance.
9. Naturally with such conditions the liver in its activity, as associated with the action of the spleen, the pancreas, the gall duct, becomes involved.
10. Hence we have from the reflexes of these conditions disturbances at times; that is, producing the excess in the activity of the kidneys and bladder and at other times rather a sparseness and frequent reactions or activity from same.
11. These as we find are the disturbing forces, with their reflexes upon both the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic nervous system. And as we find these conditions may be materially aided by the addition of properties that from their radial activity with the system would produce a vibratory rate of activity to the circulation and the nervous system to induce the better action of the organs as well as portions of system involved in the condition.
12. Hence we would give first, we would prepare two portions of Toris Compound; one with the Simple Syrup and the other with the Spirits Frumenti, the quantity or proportions as indicated with each package of same. To be sure, each of these would carry the Sarsaparilla Compound. When prepared (separately), then put the two portions together, see? Take this two teaspoonsful thirty minutes after each meal for three to four days. Then rest a couple of days, then begin again. And after taking three to four days, rest a day between each period, until the whole of the properties are taken. Shake the solution each time before the dosage is taken.
13. We would also begin with enemas. Not high enemas but those as may be taken from an ordinary Fountain Syringe. And use the water (the full quantity) prepared with a level teaspoonful of table salt and half a teaspoonful of baking soda to each quart. Have the water (not by guess but by temperature) the same temperature as the body. This will not only then make for alleviating of this distress through the lower portion of the abdomen but will assist the activity of the Toris Compound to eradicate the poisons from the system and stimulate secretive activity of the organs of digestion and elimination, and not in too severe a manner.
14. Also once or twice a week we would massage into the body a compound of oils prepared in this manner:
15. To 4 ounces of Pure Olive Oil as the carrier, add - in the order named:

    Russian White Oil...................1 ounce,
Oil of Wintergreen..................1 ounce,
Oil of Sassafras Root.............1/4 ounce.

    These will separate, but when the solution is to be massaged (about twice a week) shake together. Pour a small quantity into an open container. Massage into the spine and on either side of the spine, extending of course to the points of the shoulder blades. But begin at the base of the head on the cerebrospinal system, at the 1st dorsal, and extend to the end of the spine - from between the shoulder blades, you see, but extending outward and upward over the shoulder blades. The next time it is given, begin at the 1st cervical, or from the base of the brain, and extend around the neck and all the way down to the middle portion of the spine. Massage gently, deeply, but very firmly, just what the body absorbs. Then rub or wipe off (but not with water), and massage with a little pure grain alcohol. This is to drive the properites into the system, as it were, closing the pores of the skin yet furnishing food for the circulatory system over portions of the body. The oil rubs are to stimulate the activity of the structural portions of the body itself for a better reaction to the blood supply of the system from the very activity of the internal portions of the structural portions of the ribs, the spine, and all portions of the body itself. Twice a week, you see; one treatment beginning at the 1st cervical (which is the base of the brain itself, or the cervical axis), and extending to the 9th dorsal - or the middle of the spine. The other treatment beginning at the 1st dorsal and extending to the END of the spine.
16. In the matter of the diet: These we would give as precautions. Not that there is to be given what might be called a routine of just today this and tomorrow that, and the next day something else. But do not make bad combinations; that is, fried meats with starches or potatoes. Leave off any fried foods altogether. Do not use white bread, rice, potatoes, spaghetti, macaroni or the like at the same meal - any two of them at the same meal. Let the meats be rather fish, fowl or lamb. And the combinations of sweets - do not have too great a quantity of sweets with vegetables, but at times when meats are taken a little sweets may be taken. For this body, eat more vegetables grown above the ground than those below the ground. Each day, though, have at least two or three raw vegetables; whether celery, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, turnips, or any of these. These may be grated together and combined with a salad dressing that is of an olive oil base.
17. As we find if these are done we will bring the better conditions for this body, Captain [1217].
18. Ready for questions.
19. (Q) Are there any organic or other conditions, as of blood deposits?
    (A) Rather functional. Blood deposits arise from those conditions as indicated, that come from toxic forces and not clots.
20. (Q) What foods will constantly renew the body just as it needs renewal?
    (A) As has been indicated for this body in the present. As we have given heretofore, a constant renewal of the body needs (for a balance to be kept) a twenty percent acid to an eighty percent alkalin-reacting diet. Not necessarily in this body in the present, for it's OUT of balance in the vibratory forces through the activities of those portions as indicated - but in a nominal body for its renewal keep such a diet. The variations arise from what might be said to be prenatal influences and the very vibrations set up from the beginning of inception.
21. (Q) What exercises, if any?
    (A) Any of those that make for a renewal of energizings to the extremities with the torso of the body. Walking is the better exercise. The regular setting-up exercises are always good. With THIS body, these should be taken rather in moderation, but rather specific.
22. (Q) What spiritual healing?
    (A) A constructive mental attitude for this body ever. Know that the influences of the spiritual aptitude and attitude of a body-mind, as related to the physical and mental and spiritual forces, are within. They coordinate; as does the mental body with the flexus of a physical body. And so with the constructive forces, as the body builds the reactions are those that are sown or given or exercised in every manner.
    Let the meditation ever be:
    "MAY THERE BE DONE IN AND THROUGH ME THAT WHICH GIVES, WHICH MAGNIFIES, THE INFLUENCE OF THE FATHER-GOD IN THE EARTH, THROUGH MY RELATIONSHIPS TO MY FELLOW MEN."
23. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Wife
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See notation [which was enclosed] regarding Toris Compound.
    The Toris Compound may be obtained for fifty cents a package (you will need two packages) from:
    Meredith Drug Co., 17th Street, Virginia Beach, Va.
    It is made by a company in the middle west and I do not believe you can get it from your local druggist, though you might try. We will be glad to buy this from the druggist here and send to you, or you may order direct. They have it on hand because we got them to order it once before when someone had a hard time getting it, when suggested in a reading. You get it in the package and concoct it yourself, as indicated in directions on package.
    Or, if you prefer, we can have our druggist prepare the compound for you - that is, mix the two solutions and put them together as indicated in the reading; with the Spirits Frumenti, etc. GD.)

BACKGROUND

1. 1/06/37 Wife submitted questions: "Constant pain - his left shoulder, arm, etc., are affected, across back to right shoulder...what is the trouble, he does not know, but wants you to tell him and its cure."

REPORTS

1. 7/15/63 Wife [1258], after many years of silence, again wrote becoming again a Sponsoring Member of A.R.E.

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