This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of May, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self, through wife - Mrs. [982], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., via Mrs. [920].

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

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, Mr. [1589].
2. Now as we find, the disturbing conditions which prevent the better normal functioning of the body are rather of the specific nature.
3. But there are some complications, or contributory causes, that arise from hidden or latent conditions that have existed in the system.
4. We find, in times back there were those necessities for a specific application to the throat and head. These caused a lesion that, with the coming of the years and the lack of that activity which kept the normal balance, produced the effects first in a catarrhal condition which existed in those areas of the eustachian tubes.
5. And these with the activities then have produced a falling of the tubes or of the openings.
6. Hence this heaviness which occurs the more specifically in the left side of the head, thus hindering the hearing.
7. And the activity of these also through the natural drainages has produced in the circulation a disturbance that has been inclined at one time to produce a bad activity in the assimilating system. This being corrected in a manner to produce a balance, overbalanced the system as to the digestive activity of fats.
8. These then have brought about disturbances that make for the unbalancing of the influences in the body to keep proper eliminations as related to the elements forming bodily structural forces.
9. Then, these are the disturbing forces as we find with this body, Mr. [1589].
10. In making applications that we find would be helpful, there must be taken into consideration the variation that occurs at times in the blood pressure, as related to the katabolism more than the metabolism of the system.
11. Hence we will find diet to be a necessary portion of the procedure, if we would bring anything near to normal conditions for the weight of the body, as well as in the abilities of the body to have those revibrant reactions for the general activity of the system.
12. We find there must be taken into consideration the eliminations, as related to the activity throughout the alimentary canal, as well as the removal of pressures that are indicated from the lack of the circulation through that particular area of the vagus center - and more particularly from the 2nd and 3rd dorsal to the 1st cervicals.
13. These then may have the better reactions, as we find, not by the taking of medicines or those conditions that would make for an unbalancing in other portions, but rather these:
14. First we would have at least six to eight special treatments osteopathically for the Eustachian tube and the vagus center, see? In making the applications, those areas back of the ear to the first cervicals and through the neck should have particular attention. Have these treatments given by one that is especially gifted or is a specialist in that particular character of treatment needed. Dobbins may give it or direct it.
15. Then, after the five or six treatments for the eustachian tubes and the head and the neck, osteopathically, we would begin with the electro-hydrotherapy treatments - such as may be had through those activities especially at Reilly's. Take these work-outs at least once a week, you see; with the general massage that goes with same. And we would have then the electric treatments especially from the 9th dorsal to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cervical; not too much directly about the ear, you see, on the left side - but rather to those centers from which the auditory forces receive their impulse. This would be the HAND electricity with the high frequency vibration (that is, if the applications are made with the hand, as it passes through - for the activity upon the bodily forces).
16. In the DIETS: Beware of such things as white bread, potatoes - as combined with spaghetti or macaroni or things of that nature; no two of these at the same meal. Rather have plenty of the green vegetables; as celery, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, radishes and the like.
17. Before the morning and the evening meals, about half an hour before, take at least two ounces of grape juice - in one ounce of plain water; not charged water, though such as White Rock may be used in same. This will prevent the body taking on weight, and will make for nearer normal weight for the body.
18. If there are not too much sugars, nor too much of any drinks that are fermented, these will be the necessary combinations for the correcting of the conditions.
19. As to how thoroughly these conditions are overcome (the hearing, especially) depends upon how consistent are the activities of the body, after corrections are made, in relation to the assimilating and the eliminating systems; so that bodily forces are built up for the proper reaction through the auditory nerve system.
20. Ready for questions.
21. (Q) Is it advisable to play golf since it seems to affect ears - or swim?
    (A) It is better to play golf than to attempt to swim. But in golf, when there is a strong wind there should be some protection in the ear - this will prevent the pressure upon that of a very sensitive nature.
22. (Q) Just what was the nature of the applications that produced this condition?
    (A) Those as we find for an infantile disturbance - such as whooping cough with measles following closely after.
23. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Wife
    Copy to Ass'n file

REPORTS

1. 5/18/38 Friend Mrs. [920]'s letter: "I think Mr. [1589]'s reading was wonderful and if he will only follow directions I know that he also will be helped but we mortals are so funny about our bodies. We want to know what is causing the disease but we are too lazy to do the things that will correct the cause."

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