This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 6th day of September, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - through request of his wife, Mrs. [845], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [845] and Mrs. [413].

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1439].
2. Now as we find, from the physical disturbances these, while they appear to be minor, are deep-seated and come from pressures between the coordinating of the sensory forces and the activities of the deeper organs.
3. Thus we have periods when there are greater disturbances that find their reaction in gratifying of appetites.
4. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [1439]:
5. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find below the normal in the red blood cellular force, owing to causes as indicated, as well as the effect that has been produced by indiscretions at times to the organs of assimilation.
6. Thus we have this deficiency that produces then a condition, in the hepatic circulation as well as in eliminations, where disturbances become as a gnawing in the system itself.
7. IN THE NERVE FORCES OF THE BODY, we find in the latter or lower portion of the dorsal area pressures. These with the reflexes from activities of the body in the lumbar axis produce the pressure that produces the incoordination in the brush end of the cerebrospinal system.
8. Thus we have the effect of that the body would do in reasoning becomes that the body does not really DESIRE to do in the physical, but the pressures are of such a nature that we have not a mental aberration or a mental disturbance, though the effects are in the physical that same character of reaction.
9. Thus we have the conditions such that there becomes the gratifying of appetites in the bodily system, or desires.
10. And we find the body then, rather than as planning for that which is destructive in the mental abilities and mental attitude of the body, becomes so overwrought by physical desires as to necessitate the gratifying of physical appetites.
11. Not a possession, save when there begins the gratifying of same; THEN there are the opportunities for those influences from without to possess the activities of the body in not only the cunningness of the activities but in that which to the BODY, under the influence, becomes as reasonableness to the influences and activities of that possession.
12. IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, as we find, these become disturbed; that is, the physical disturbances to the hepatic circulation, or the digestive system, the liver, the pancreas, the spleen, the kidneys.
13. And their effect becomes then rather as a lack of either functioning nominally or an overexercising of their activities in the system.
14. THEN, as we find, TO MAKE FOR THESE CORRECTIONS THAT WOULD PRODUCE IN THE PHYSICAL FORCES AS WELL AS IN THE MENTAL FORCES THE PROPER REACTION:
15. First, we would have a proper correction made in the cerebrospinal system, OSTEOPATHICALLY; in the lower dorsal, or the 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th dorsal, and in the lumbar axis.
16. These osteopathic manipulations would be given for periods of six to ten such adjustments, left off for a period of a month, and then given again.
17. After the second of such adjustments or treatments are begun, we would THEN begin with the application of the low electrical vibrations of the Wet Cell Appliance that would carry Gold into the system.
18. The attachments would be made in this manner: One time the small plate would be attached first, to the 4th lumbar plexus; the next time the small plate would also be attached first, but to the 1st and 2nd cervical center - so that we keep for the glandular system the vibrations carried into the body that produce the necessary plasms to create in the vibratory forces of the nerve system, and to the brain activity, the abilities not only to rid the system of those impressions and appetites but to supply that which would make for a normalcy in the reaction of the body. Each time, however (and the Appliance would be attached only every other day), the larger plate, through which the Gold Solution passes, would be attached last, upon an area three fingers from the umbilicus center directly towards the right side, or over the lacteal duct and the lower portion of the gall duct area.
19. These vibrations would not be given for more than twenty minutes in the beginning, and given only every other day; preferably as the body is ready to rest of an evening - taking the time to do same.
20. Give these vibrations in periods also; that is, give for thirty days - or fifteen treatments; leave off for thirty days; and then give again.
21. Then the mental attitude of the body:
22. There are within the physical and the mental reactions of the body those periods of incoordination; but with the physical corrections and the mental attitude turned to rather CONSTRUCTIVE forces than those in which advantageous positions may be obtained by the activities in the associations with others, we find that we would bring an activity that would be a helpful, hopeful experience not only to the body but to all that might be associated or affiliated with the body.
23. Do that.
24. Ready for questions.
25. (Q) At certain intervals I contract cold, which seems to settle deep in my chest after a day or so. I am then very sore and will cough at times until vomiting. This condition prevails now. Could it be that my lungs are affected?
    (A) No; only sympathetically, from the deficiency in the blood supply in the body. And the inclinations for the activities as indicated naturally create or bring about superacidity in the system, which - with the pressures in the cerebrospinal system - cut off or hinder the proper circulation through the lungs of the flow of blood supply, owing to the plethora created in the hepatic circulation.
    Thus the heaviness, the soreness through those areas of the body, by the lack of the proper circulation through the lungs.
    But if those activities are carried forward as indicated, we will find not only a better appetite, not only a better assimilation and digestion, but the removal of the causes of the disturbance.
    No organic trouble in lungs, but functional and sympathetic from nerve conditions.
26. (Q) Both eyes and teeth are bad. When reading either day or night the print will stay separated but will dance around the page (Referring to the average newspaper print).
    (A) This is a natural effect of incoordination owing to the conditions in the blood supply, the hindrance from the circulation to the upper portion of the body.
    Hence the activities indicated for the applying of the vibrations from the low electrical forces of the Wet Cell Appliance, not only to the lower portion of body but to those areas through which the sensory forces are supplied the nutriment; that is, to the eyes, the ears, the nose, the chest, the lung, and all the sensory activities of the body.
    For the teeth, local attention is needed.
27. (Q) Since I smoke moderately and am not nervous, does this smoking affect the system to any great extent?
    (A) The body IS nervous; that is, the character of nervousness that has been indicated, as to the incoordination between the cerebrospinal, through the brush end of the spine itself, to the superficial or the vegetative nerve system of the body.
    The smoking in moderation is NOT harmful; in excesses it IS harmful.
28. (Q) At times I have absolutely no desire for alcohol, but yet I have, in the past, without any prearranged schedule, proceeded to literally drink gallons without letting up. I sincerely feel now that I can very well get along without any kind of an alcoholic drink whatever. What is the general outlook here?
    (A) This may not be accomplished until there is removed PHYSICALLY those pressures that cause the inability of the system, between the nervous forces of the body, to PREVENT the possession of the appetites seeking desire by influences without as well as gratification within.
29. (Q) As soon as practical, what thought is recommended in connection with employment?
    (A) That in the field of the abilities of the entity as related to mathematical problems. These are activities and fields in which the body may excel.
30. (Q) Other than when distorted by alcohol, is there any reason to believe the mind is in any way sick? I would like to have a concrete analysis to substantiate your opinion.
    (A) This has been given as to how and why. For the effect upon the organs of the system makes for an ILLNESS in the physical body, finding expression in the mental OUTSIDE of self and in the gratifying of appetites within self. So the mental is not ill but misdirected by influences from pressures within and influences from without.
    With the removal of these pressures, the toning and tuning of the system for a more normal activity, and with the mental self made more CONSTRUCTIVE in its reactions, we should find a change that would make for a concrete example of the whole effect of the influences of constructive thought as applied in the mental self.
31. (Q) In connection with the proper care of mind and body, is there any particular food recommended?
    (A) Only those that are of a correct balance in the acidity and alkalinity of the system.
    Do not use too great a quantity of starches that demand those influences to produce an overabundance of alcoholic reaction.
32. (Q) Have my former activities been such as to make for development as looked on from the soul forces?
    (A) These have been rather a tendency towards retardments in some directions, developments in others.
    The BODY, physically or soully, is not held for that which has become as appetites. Then to CONDEMN self, in the activity towards others, is to BUILD that which is destructive.
    But with the attuning of the body physically and mentally, and CONSTRUCTIVE thoughts, putting that BEHIND that has made for those influences wherein the body became easily influenced, we will find constructive forces becoming more and more predominant in the physical activities.
33. (Q) Will a change take place now that will indicate progress from man's angle?
    (A) If these are applied in the manner indicated.
34. (Q) What steps can be taken to create a desire to be good for something for others, instead of satisfaction of own appetites?
    (A) As has been given.
35. (Q) Is there any hereditary influence that has caused this moral letdown?
    (A) This is rather as that of possession through weaknesses created by appetites and physical conditions in the body.
36. (Q) Could there be any medical check made that would substantiate what has been given here?
    (A) That as to the blood supply and the nerve reaction may be substantiated by the check upon the plasm in the blood supply, as to the red blood cells, as to the hormones in the white blood.
37. (Q) Any further advice for the body at this time?
    (A) Do these, keeping the attitude of surrounding self continually with not that as becomes goody-goody but rather good FOR something!
38. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self through Wife (two copies; one for Osteopath)
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 3/05/35 See wife's reading, 845-1, Par. 27-A--30-A in re their marital relationships, past associations, and his weakness for alcohol.
2. 9/14/35 See 845-2, Par. 30-A--33-A giving prescription to help break him from drinking.
3. 7/12/36 See 845-4 in re putting him in institution, getting him interested in work, etc.
4. 9/06/37 Wife was present for a Physical reading for him - he was in City Farm after many drunken scrapes, giving bad checks, etc.

REPORTS

1. 10/20/37 Wife [845] reported: "...Since these treatments began he has acted like a new person..."
2. 12/21/37 He was present for his Physical reading. See 1439-2.
3. GD's note: See 1800-24 Reports, explaining theory of the Wet Cell Appliance.

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