This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 10th day of September, 1938, in accordance with request made by the brother - or by self through the brother, Mr. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [1561].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Brother of [1684].

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1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions that may be submitted, as I ask them.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, [1684], and those conditions physical and mental that have caused and do cause disturbances, preventing the better normal physical reactions.
3. In giving that as we find which would be the more beneficial for the body, many conditions which have surrounded and do surround the body must be taken into consideration.
4. While there are disturbing factors, these conditions have not as yet assumed such proportions that they keep or prevent the body from carrying on in a manner; but not as altogether nor always in the most efficient manner.
5. For as we find, the disturbing factors are those that are of an insidious nature; that is, hidden; and they affect the organs of the body in such a way and manner that at times they are rather just slow in their reaction, or their activity.
6. And unless there ARE some measures taken to make the corrections, they may of a sudden cease to perform their functioning - or they may, as it were, spill over; or the pressure that is a part of the disturbing conditions, upon the arteries, may become so intense that the very walls may give way or allow seepages. Thus, through such activities, there would be formed clots that would not only become very disturbing but produce conditions of such natures as to prevent the normal activity in locomotion, or in thought.
7. Hence these suggestions as we find that would be the most beneficial would be in the form of warnings to the body, mentally and physically. For unless measures ARE taken, these will not bear always with the better activities of the body.
8. These then are conditions as we find them with this body, [1684] we are speaking of:
9. THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this indicated that there is an engorging between those flows of the blood supply from the heart to the liver; thus causing - not always, but causing - periods when there is an excess pressure; and thus filling the arterial circulation, and slowing the return forces through the veins to the liver and pulmonaries.
10. This under such stress produces rather the sluggishness - as is indicated in the functioning of the liver, the spleen, the kidneys themselves. For it is the whole of the hepatic circulation under such stresses that becomes the greater disturbing conditions; though those portions of the arterial circulation are those that are under the greater stress.
11. That there has been and is the continued attempt to make for the equalization of impulse through the centers and ganglia of the system, is that which has kept the body from suffering greater under the disturbing factors.
12. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, here we find there has gradually been builded or the leading to an inclination for a sedentary influence through those portions especially of the lumbar and sacral areas; by the very natures of the activity - being highly mental, and requiring a great flow of the blood stream through the brain forces.
13. Thus we find at times there are the inclinations for more and more periods when there is a heaviness, a stiffness through the lumbar and the lower dorsal and sacral areas. This has gradually produced, by the pressures, the inclinations for toxic forces - as combined with the slowing of the circulation through the hepatics and the lack of their cleansing, the forming of uric toxines.
14. The pressures being partially aided has from time to time aided in quieting or relieving the disturbance temporarily; but more and more the ileum plexus has become involved - also the lumbar axis.
15. THEN AS WE FIND:
16. We would not leave off the hydrotherapy and the massage, but keep these treatments regularly; in that they have aided, do aid in bringing better coordination through the system.
17. But there needs to be specific ADJUSTMENTS and relieving of the pressures (mechanically); and we would give this to be done rather in the Dobbins' manner; lesions in the lumbar, the sacral and the ileac plexus, as well as coordinating these with the pressures as indicated in the secondary cardiac area - or from the 2nd, 3rd and 4th dorsal center.
18. And also along with these, or during the same periods, we would use the vibratory forces as may be had from the Radio-Active Appliance; to equalize the flows of the blood supply and impulses to the extremities of the body; that is, the attachments would be made as follows:
19. 1st day - the anode (coming from the black post) would be attached first, to the right wrist; while the cathode (coming from the red post) would be attached last, to the left ankle.
20. 2nd day - attach anode to left wrist, cathode to right ankle.
21. 3rd day - attach anode to left ankle, cathode to right wrist.
22. 4th day - attach anode to right ankle, cathode to left wrist.
23. Thus a circle will have been made of the body. Then commence over again.
24. We find it would be better for this to be used at least one hour each day, preferably just before retiring.
25. If this is used regularly, and the osteopathic corrections made, we should be able to revivify the energies and reduce the pressures indicated as a disturbing factor in the better functioning of the ORGANS of this body.
26. These we would do.
27. And keep the activities from the masseur as well as the hydrotherapy.
28. Not taking drugs, but rather activities; and there must be more CONSISTENT activity of the body IN THE OPEN - if it will attain to its better physical and mental abilities in the present, and under the disturbing conditions mentally and physically that have gradually grown to be a part of the activities.
29. Hence walking, golfing, riding - all such should be at some time a part of the activity; or as combined with the hydrotherapy - through the seasons that approach - we would have, with the hydrotherapy and massage, also the handball, the electric horse, the bicycle, as a part of the exercise. For without these, we will find there will be less and less elasticity in the muscular or tendon forces as govern the flow of the impulse as well as the stream of blood supply itself.
30. In diet keep away from fried foods, or large quantities of fats that are not easily assimilated.
31. These done, and kept in these manners, we find that many years of useful service and activity may be added. WITHOUT these - not as premonitions but WARNINGS - these must not be so long!
32. Ready for questions.
33. (Q) What causes his fevers or slight temperature so often during each day, followed by sweats at night?
    (A) A natural effect of uric poisoning in the system, not being eliminated properly.
    If there is the correction of the conditions in the ileum plexus, in the 4th lumbar axis, in the secondary cardiac plexus center, we will find the ability of the organs of elimination better coordinated, - namely: alimentary canal, kidneys, through the urinary canals and the bladder conditions, the activity of the perspiratory system and respiratory system. Thus there would be LESS of the inclination for temperature through the hepatics and the liver and spleen activity.
34. (Q) What causes his deafness or inattention to questions, which he may hear and attempt to answer later if not interrupted in meantime?
    (A) This is a slowing of the coordination between the auditory forces and the impulse of activity from the sympathetic system. And these are effects of toxic forces upon impulses along the cerebrospinal system, from which all organs and activities of the body receive impulse for activity.
    For the nervous system is as the communicative system of the whole body. Slow these in any manner and we have the slow response, as is indicated by these conditions in this body.
35. (Q) Will operation on prostate gland relieve his lassitude and excessive tiredness?
    (A) This as we find would prove more detrimental than beneficial under the existent conditions. For the very nature of the condition and the pressure is a part of the ileum plexus disturbance.
    Then to remove by operative measures and not to remove the causes would only be to transfer the lethargy of activity of impulse to some other portion of the system. Here, it would be more apt to be upon the kidneys; owing to the effect upon eliminations in these directions.
    But with a CONSISTENT stimuli of the nature that is only to build up from the very nerve forces of the body, through the Radio-Active Appliance, and with the correction osteopathically of those impingements in the lumbar and ileum plexus area, and the lower dorsal and sacral, we will find these conditions will be MATERIALLY aided; and the abilities and the DESIRE for activity will be increased. A great deal of the disturbance is because of the lack of activity, and when active - under the existing conditions - it produces disturbance through the prostate area; giving the excuse for the body to become lethargic in its reaction.
36. (Q) What causes the hawking and spitting to get things out of his throat, which exerts him terribly, and what will relieve same?
    (A) As indicated, the pressures in the secondary cardiac plexus area - which is that from which the vagus center direct, and the throat, bronchi and larynx receive their impulse. Being under pressures tends to slow the impulse or circulation. Hence we find the mucous membranes becoming irritated, and thus causing the hawking or the attempt to dislodge the condition; that becomes a part of the NERVOUSNESS, as well as arising from the specific causes.
    Have the corrections in the areas indicated, in the manner as directed. Take these - the osteopathic corrections - twice each week for at least six or eight. Then we will find all of these conditions responding. And then don't leave off because you feel better, or the environs are such that it becomes rather hard to carry on the same treatment - but DO them sufficient time to make the corrections; and it will prove the most helpful for the body.
37. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self, through brother, Mr. [...]
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Two copies (one for Osteopath, Dr. Frank Dobbins, 551 Fifth Avenue, New York City)
    (See article [which was enclosed] explaining theory of Radio-Active Appliance.
    For the hydrotherapy treatments - if you are not already "set" in regard to these, we would refer you to: H. J. Reilly, The Reilly Service, R.C.A. Bldg., New York City.)

REPORTS

1. Mr. [1684]'s brother secured readings for his daughters Miss [1683], and Mrs. [1706].
2. 11/06/38 HLC's letter to EC: "Dr. Dobbins told me the other day that [1684] is improving. He is feeling better than when last I wrote you."
3. 11/14/38 Mr. [1684]'s secretary requested a Physical Rdg. for her mother, Mrs. [1746].
4. 6/20/41 Talk given by H. J. Reilly at Tenth Annual Congress of the Ass'n re 1684-1 [Physical Rdg.]:
   "Now for another case that did not have such a happy ending. Mr. Cayce and myself did our best but this man, his iron will and stubbornness made success impossible. The gentleman, a man of immense wealth and a national figure in the advertising world, was sent in through a Cayce reading on Oct. 3, 1938. The reading was quite pessimistic and as I recall it, one sentence read, "If the body does not do this, disintegration will take place." I thought it would be a good idea to have my medical doctor check up on his heart and blood pressure. The heart was found to be in bad shape and the blood pressure quite high, especially the diastolic pressure. This was a definite sign of hardening of the arteries.
   "The reading suggested hydrotherapy finishing off with a mild alcohol rub. Now the only form of hydrotherapy used in this type of case is an oxygen bath with a rest period and then finishing off with a light alcohol rub. After the first treatment was completed I asked him to stop in my office to let me know how he felt. This was a very difficult case and I was anxious to know his reaction to his first treatment. 'Well, how do you feel now?' I asked him. 'Pretty good now I must say,' he said. 'But Doc there one thing I must insist on. I am used to a very hard massage and if I come here for the treatments as suggested in the reading I won't have time to take my usual massage. I have a good massage every evening,' he said, 'and if I give it up at home I must have it when I come to you.' I told him to be sensible about the massage. In the first place the Cayce reading did not indicate massage in any way and I told him that as he went to the expense and trouble to have a reading he should stay with it and do exactly as it said. And furthermore, if he had come to me without a reading the results of the medical examination would show that all forms of manipulative therapy were to be avoided. To quote my own words to this man. 'If you had all the tea in China it still wouldn't get you massage at my Institute.' He was used to having his own way in most things, so this didn't set so well with him. But he agreed to continue the treatment and give up his heavy massage. He came in for two more treatments. After the third treatment we again sat in my office. I asked how he felt. He said much better, 'but I do miss that massage.' 'In fact,' he said, 'I think I'll quit these sissy treatments of yours and have my man start giving me the heavy massage again.' Well, I tried to talk him out of this but to no avail. About two months later the papers were filled with stories of how this prominent man had passed away very suddenly [Dec. 1938?]. There are people who say when a man's time is up he passes on regardless, but I do think his chance of living a useful life a little longer would have been much better had he followed the Cayce reading."

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