This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of September, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1438], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here.
2. Now as we find, in giving that which might be helpful to this body under the present circumstances or conditions, many conditions should be taken into consideration.
3. As we find, while many of the disturbing conditions have advanced in such stages and to such states as to become constitutional, these also may be materially aided. As to say they were irreparable or incurable would be dependent upon the applications of that as might be indicated for the variations in the disturbances.
4. To be sure, some of these - as the tendency for accumulations in the sensory forces, as related to the vision and that as related to the auditory forces in the sensory system - unless a great deal of care is taken in giving that which would aid one would be detrimental to the other; unless operative forces are resorted to. And as we find the condition of the eyes is not yet in the position where such measures would be either helpful or beneficial to the condition of the body.
5. But those things that have been of such long standing - as the conditions in the intestinal tract and the effect these have had upon the general organs of the system, as the liver, the kidneys, the spleen, the pancreas and the activity of all of these - these have become so constitutional that the organs are tended and do tend to produce that which becomes not just staying but as a growth to the general condition of the system.
6. Yet as we find with proper precautions, proper incentive and proper activity, with consistency and persistency, we might aid all of these conditions.
7. Thus we would bring not only a staying of the growth of the cataracts, not only staying but aiding the auditory forces or the hearing to become more keen, the body more sensitive; and the conditions through the intestinal system so aided as to cause less and less of the effect of same through the eliminations of the system; and also making for these, even with the age, even with the conditions, to become much nearer to normal forces.
8. As may be considered, and as has been considered by the body, there MUST be taken into consideration - owing to the age - the attitudes mentally of the body; that these (the mental attitudes) have been and are a contributory factor to the general conditions.
9. This is, of course, much in favor and much AGAINST the general conditions.
10. For when there is animosity, or when there is such determination as to have the own way, the own will, this WILL find expression in the physical forces of the body; as well as such determination creating resistances so that even though it may be under this stress and strain there will continue to be the manifestations of life force active in the physical body.
11. Hence in taking in consideration all of these conditions, climatic influences have a great deal to do with the general forces in the system.
12. Hence as we find - as has been indicated as a desire of the body - southwestern Texas would be PREFERABLE to southern California, during this coming winter especially; a more even temperature, and more of those conditions that may be the more beneficial in the physical welfare may be had in those environs and those activities of San Antonio.
13. As we find, these would be the manners to bring the help:
14. Once a week, at least, oftener at times, or three times in every two weeks - but, of course, under the supervision of a trained nurse that would watch closely the activities upon the respiratory system and the circulation as such applications are made - we would have the Hydrotherapy treatments. At some periods these would be only an EVEN sweat, with the thorough rubdown. At others we find they would include, when necessary, the high colonics and the electrical treatments that are of the reverse coil nature; when the manipulations would be given through the upper dorsal and throughout the cervical area. Also we would make specific adjustments in the upper cervical as related to the auditory centers, as well as for the eustachian tubes and those that would make for direct connection with the coordination between the cerebrospinal and sympathetic and the junction of the organs of the sensory system in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd dorsal, in the 3rd and 4th cervical - this especially through the vagus center.
15. Do these as we find, being consistent in giving these and alternating as to their application according to the needs of the body; keeping in line with that which has been GIVEN for the body in other channels for the diets.
16. And most of all make more of a CONSTRUCTIVE attitude in its relationships to others.
17. Know that while activities in the lives or in the experiences of individuals in life may not be according to thine own ideas, they each have their own likes, their own dislikes, their own ideals as to justice or mercy or the activities as related to the relationships of others.
18. Consider all, but find what is THY ideal as related to the SPIRITUAL expressions in thy relationships to others.
19. For as ye do in thy daily relationships to others, so ye do to thy Maker.
20. Arguments gain little. The mental attitude and prayers gain much; for thoughts are things and their vibrations reach those in every sphere and walk of life as related to self and to others.
21. Ready for questions.
22. (Q) Should the manipulations and adjustments be given Osteopathically?
    (A) Rather as has been indicated, under the direction of one who has the training in such, but done in the manner as the Hydrotherapist would.
23. (Q) Any further advice?
    (A) Do these as we find for the better conditions of this body, [1438].
24. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Self (one for Hydrotherapist - we would refer you to: Dr. H. J. Reilly, Reilly Service, R.C.A. Bldg., N.Y.)
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 9/15/37 [1438]'s letter to EC:
   ..., N.Y.
   Dear Mr. Cayce
   I feel I cannot answer for Miss Langley [Miss Elizabeth Euphrosene Langley, head of Edgewood School, Greenwich, Conn.], so please let the fee I sent you ($20) for her by Mr. [165] - go toward my Readings.
   I am extremely sorry that in moving & packing my son's life reading [1430-1] was mislaid (afterwards FOUND) but mine seems LOST [1438-1. See their Life Readings in re their disagreements, need for constructive attitudes, etc.] I'd like a copy of it.
   Questions. (You can put them better than I)
   I want to know if the following disabilities are irremediable.
   A long-standing colitis. A slow cataract on both eyes but more on the left. Increasing deafness.
   Twice I have had bronchial pneumonia. I mean to go to San Antonio or St. Barbara [Santa Barbara], but I now am waiting to see if some springs of water can be found BY A DOWSER on this estate.
   Could you tell us in wh [what? which?] direction to look for this? Should I get out immediately before it gets cold?
   There was an allusion to "Madness" in my Reading. Was that in connection with myself or my family or my friends?
   If I can secure a health reading for afternoon of the 23rd at 330 to 430 EST, I'll be here.
   If I don't hear to the contrary I shall know this is difficult. If you prefer another time you can telegraph collect c/o Western Union Kingston.
   Sincerely, [1438]

REPORTS

1. 12/21/37 She obtained a Ck. Life Reading - See 1438-3.
2. 12/27/37 Reporting on the Ck. Life Reading she also said: "The 3rd and 4th dorsal was found to be out of plumb by an osteopath unknown to me before."
3. 5/30/38 Reply to Questionnaire: "Know that I think as little as possible about my body. I have long given up doctoring, but I get a good osteopath when I can. A hydrotherapist was advised but I did not find one in Tex or Calif. this winter. In short the physical suggestions in the first Physical Reading have not been followed, much to my regret. Maybe I may yet be able to go to Dr. Reilly in N.Y. The present condition of my sight and hearing are so much worse that I shall try to do so."

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