This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 24th day of June, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1622], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by her husband, Mr. [1598].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [1622].

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, Mrs. [1622].
2. Now as we find, there are disturbing conditions that prevent the better normal functioning.
3. For some of these there would be rather the precautionary measures, than the curative. For others there would be measures taken to prevent the further development of disturbing influences as related to the assimilating system, and thus through same to the blood supply and its resultant disturbing conditions upon the organs and their functioning.
4. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [1622] we are speaking of, present in this room:
5. First, IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find deficient in quantity AND in quality; as there are the effects of and the tendency towards an anemia.
6. Thus we find the metabolism as well as the katabolism of the system disturbed, as related to the activity of the blood supply through the functioning system.
7. These as we find are the effects of contingent conditions that have been active upon the system through congestion brought in portions of the digestive or through the liver activity; as well as pressures resulting from the effect of these through the relationships of this to the supplying energies from the cerebrospinal as well as sympathetic nervous system.
8. These as combined, then, make for the effects upon the system itself - as well as causing those disturbing conditions to arise.
9. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, here, as indicated, we find effects of disturbances as well as the partially produced causes. For with the lack of impulse, this arises either from pressure or from deficiency in the supplying of the resuscitating forces in the system to the functioning of the SOURCES of the energies.
10. Then we find both here, as indicated, producing disturbances in the bodily functionings.
11. Also we find the excesses of poisons from the lack of the proper activity as related to the katabolism of the system, arising from the effect of local conditions; as where tissue is affected in throat, in the nasal passages, the soft tissue of the face, the conditions that exist in the gums themselves and portions of the mouth. All of these are a part of the disturbances, and become contributory to them.
12. But we find that much of these that become very aggravating would become rather minor in their effect, and near to normal conditions would result through the body - if the sources of the disturbing conditions were removed, as well as there being a purifying of the blood stream by the stimulation to the organs deficient in their supply of nutrition to the glandular system, as well as to the functioning organs and to the assimilating system.
13. In specific areas do we find subluxations that are disturbing in their reflexes - in the connecting between the cerebrospinal and sympathetic or vegetative nerve system. We find that the secondary cardiac area, or from the 1st and 2nd dorsal to the 4th and 5th dorsal area, as well as in the lumbar axis, the reflexes causing disturbance through elimination - and the irritation to those portions where there is or SHOULD BE better coordination between the vegetative and the cerebrospinal systems.
14. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, as we find, brain reflexes are very good. The abilities for the reactions in same, irrespective of the disturbance by the poisons or pressures that produce irritation at times, are toward the coordinating of facts or figures or the like - as a portion of the MENTAL reaction of the body.
15. Organs of the sensory system - as the eyes, ear, nose, throat - all of these suffer from the effect of disturbances in soft tissue through portions of the area indicated. These become then rather SOURCES of disturbing conditions - that is, the portions of the area indicated - rather than the organs of the sensory system themselves being the major or real causes of the condition.
16. Through the throat, bronchi, lungs, larynx, we find that - as indicted - the very nature and character of the blood deficiency makes these portions of the body give disturbing influences at times.
17. We find an irregularity at times through the heart's activity, through the very nature of the disturbance in the metabolism and the katabolism; though it is not an organic nor even a functional condition - though reflexes do at times cause the irregularity.
18. In the digestive system, and especially as related to the activity of the liver AS related to the processes of producing the lactic acid forces for digestion, we find the sources rather at times for the disturbing forces to the regular system.
19. The effect of these upon portions of the colon and the eliminating system comes to be where toxic forces then form, from the very LACK of the proper peristaltic reaction - or the lack of the proper eliminations as related to the disturbing forces in the body.
20. These produce pressures at times upon the lower hepatic circulation, so that at times the eliminations as related to same become a part of the reactory forces through the muscle about the area of the lower portion of the kidneys.
21. As indicated, we find these are reflexes rather than organic; and with the correction, and with the supplying to the system of those elements as necessary to create first the corrective measures, then replenishing or rebuilding measures, the cleansing of the system - NATURE, in its restorative influences and forces, would bring about then better and near to normal reactions for this body.
22. FIRST, THEN - AS WE FIND:
23. We would cleanse the alimentary canal as related to the effect of the gastric flow through the stomach and throughout the duodenum. This may be done through the cleansing by the method of the APPLE DIET - RAW Apples; requiring about three days. Eat nothing but raw apples, you see, for three days - each meal for three days. Then at bedtime on the evening of the third day, take half a cup (teacup) of Pure Olive Oil.
24. Then leave off this diet, but it may be repeated once a month for two or three months; three days each month, you see, and then left off.
25. But after the first period of three days, we would begin with Codiron as a tonic. Take two tablets twice each day, with the meals when taken; preferably with the morning and evening meals.
26. Begin also with the corrections osteopathically of those areas where subluxations prevent the proper stimulation to the organs of assimilation and distribution through the body itself; that is, specifically in the areas indicated - of course, through the cervicals, but corrections first from the 1st and 2nd dorsal to the 8th and 9th dorsal; then coordinating the upper dorsal AND cervical with the equilibrium of the body. Then the balancing through the 4th lumbar or the axis of the lumbar center, with the upper dorsal and cervical areas. While the upper dorsal and cervical would receive the greater stimulation, about twice a week until eight or ten such treatments, we would about ONCE a week coordinate the lumbar and sacral area with the rest of the activities in the cerebrospinal system.
27. Then as to the rest of the diet, outside of the three-day periods of apples for the cleansing: We would give this as an outline, though these would not be all that would be taken. Rather would we give warnings as to combinations in the diet, than just specifics.
28. Mornings - citrus fruits or cereals, or cereals with fresh fruits of any nature. Do not combine cereals and milk at the same meal with citrus fruits, or do not take both at the same meal; by citrus fruits we mean such as oranges, lemons, pineapples or grapefruit.
29. Noons - or one meal each day - should consist only of raw vegetables. This may be done at the noon meal or the evening meal, as suits the convenience or the better taste of the body itself. These vegetables may be combined. It is preferable that they be grated or ground together, and - though cleansed - the peels should be with each of the vegetables used; whether carrots, onions, lettuce, celery, thyme, or whatever character of vegetables used. Use the tops of radishes, when these are combined, as well as the radish itself. With such a salad there may be used salad dressing, preferably, rather than oil; though oil may be taken occasionally if desired by the body.
30. Evenings - preferably the meats at this meal, if meats are taken, and these should consist of fowl, fish or lamb. Have vegetables well-cooked in their own juices, preferably.
31. Do these as we find, and we will bring this body near to normal conditions.
32. Ready for questions.
33. (Q) May anything be done for deafness in right ear?
    (A) As indicated, owing to tissue becoming involved, by the soft tissue in throat, head, nasal passages - and this includes the eustachian tubes - the sensory system is affected. The release of the pressure in the upper dorsal and through the cervical will stimulate the activity of the flow, as the blood supply is cleansed through the diet, and the blood is increased by the vitamines from Codiron to rebuild or replenish the system.
    It it becomes necessary, the breaking up of the lesion in the eustachian tube on that area affecting the ear will relieve the pressure. This should be done OSTEOPATHICALLY; NOT by operative forces from the exterior portion.
34. (Q) What causes, and what may be done for, arthritis in neck and shoulder?
    (A) The change or the removal of the pressures and the causes of the stoppage would be that to be accomplished. Arthritic as well as neuritic reactions are the EFFECT, not the cause of conditions.
    So, when the blood supply is reacted upon, and the pressures removed, we will find - for this system - the replenishing will be such as to remove the arthritic tendencies.
35. (Q) Why do eyelids droop when I am tired?
    (A) Just as indicated; from the effect of the soft tissue of face, head and neck becoming involved by the worn or fagged nerve system, by over-activity - whether it be physical or mental, and the activities requiring the great quantity of blood to flow through portions of the body takes same then away from supplying the nerve energies to those portions of the system.
    So, when these are replenished, and the stimulations are such as to bring the better and near to normal reaction, these conditions will gradually disappear.
36. (Q) Are tea and coffee harmful?
    (A) For this body tea is preferable to coffee, but in excess is hard upon the digestion. To be sure, it should never be taken with milk.
37. (Q) Would Yeast be good for me to take?
    (A) Yeast is very well, but if the Apple Diet is used for the cleaning forces as indicated - about once a month - this would be preferable to the creating of greater disturbances in an already fagged condition in the system.
    If there is the insistent non-activity of eliminations as well as should be, then as we find the small quantities of Olive Oil - with the activities of the system - would be preferable to the Yeast or cathartics or the like. We would take about half a teaspoonful of the Olive Oil about three to four times each day, when it is taken. This will not only supply nutriment to the digestive tract but will aid in the eliminations, and is an intestinal food.
38. (Q) Any other advice for the body at this time?
    (A) Do these things, and as we find we will bring the near to normal forces for this body.
    Keep the attitude of constructive, creative influences in the relationships to self, self's usefulness for others. Not only is the health then for the betterment of self's opportunities but the opportunities to be used in service for good.
39. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. "Deafness in right ear, arthritis in neck and shoulder, eyelids droop when tired."

REPORTS

1. 6/27/38 Mrs. [1622] and husband, [1598], referred Mr. [1646] for his first of a series of Readings.
2. 6/28/38 Mrs. [1622]'s personal message in 254-101, Par. 38-A.
3. 7/06/38 Letter: "It was not possible to start on the Apple diet while I was away but I began it today, and will faithfully follow out your directions... I would be so grateful to have a copy of that individual message given to me on the afternoon of June 28th. It was so beautiful, and so helpful spiritually. I did not deserve it, but I want to try, with God's help, to live up to it. It touched me most deeply. May God richly bless you in your own soul for unselfish service you render to others."
4. 3/14/39 She sent gift to EC on his 62nd birthday, also donation toward building of the vault for the records. "May there come back to your own spirit some of the inspiration and faith that you have so freely given to others."

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