This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 25th day of June, 1928, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [1713].

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here - this we have had before. Now, in the physical conditions as exist in the body at the present time, while disturbing in many respects, were those conditions as have been given as respecting the body and that to bring about proper corrections of these disturbances, considered, there would be seen that the body physically and mentally would be in a very much BETTER condition than we have had at other times when these conditions or physical forces have been seen. While there is an accentuation of nerve suppressions, and of the nerve conditions in system, until at present, with the accentuation in some directions and some centers, it gives - as has been seen before - very much of a condition bordering on nurasthenia [neurasthenia]. These in themselves are better than they have been at other times. To get the more perfect understanding, possibly, for this body's conception of existent conditions and of those as have been seen and given, it may be well to review some of these for the body:
2. In the condition as existed in times back where so much suppression was brought about by anesthesia, operation, change of nerve ends by the action of those conditions bringing about functioning of the organs in the pelvis and in the abdomen proper, these have not wholly - as has been given - been set in a nominal way of forming perfect coordination through the system. The lesions as have been given that exist in lumbar and sacral region, while much improved - and the adhesion ALMOST broken up, this - through the exercise that brought about the accentuation - brings pressure and disturbance to the central nerve system. Hence the variation in the character of disturbance as are brought to this body, [1713].
3. Now, we have those that have at times back affected the eyes. Now we have those that are giving more trouble to the throat and the region there. These are reflexes, following along the same line, or the same branches of nerve ends that find accentuation in various portions of the system, particularly in the throat and in that portion of the throat that causes stinging, burning at times, and the continual feeling of soreness; yet no indication from the throat itself proper of such conditions existent. Purely nerve reflexes, coming from branches of the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus as radiate from adhesion that exists in the 2nd lumbar region, see? as it was for the eyes. Well, though, for the eyes, that the glasses be looked after again.
4. In those conditions as exist in pelvis, the condition wherein the body feels tired, weak, when special exercises are taken - at times when arising of morning all fagged out, rather than rested - walking good at times, and at others tires the body; all of these conditions are PURELY REFLEXES, and not disturbances other than the improper coordination between cerebro-spinal, sympathetic, nerve system; while, as we had in the beginning, these were affecting direct the organs in their functioning. Now, as we find them, not so much the affection, as the effect of nerve reflexes THROUGH the functioning of the organs; such as in various portions of the system.
5. Then, to meet the needs of the conditions at the present time:
6. Well that the body CHANGE scenes as much as lies within the abilities of the body.
7. Keep manipulations osteopathically for the body, and use those vibrations each evening as would come from the Radio-Active appliance; OR the Radium Pad. Either of these, with this condition, would be beneficial. See? It is easier, of course, to add the Radium Appliance (Double X) across the lumbar region; with the osteopathic manipulations, or keeping proper adjustments and the proper stimulation for the LOWER portion of the body for the distribution through the upper plexus that come about the radiation of the exterior portion of nerve centers from the 1st, 2nd lumbar, 10th, 11th, 9th, 8th dorsal, the whole cervical region, once to twice each week; keeping exercises as were FIRST given - the swinging of the body night and morning when lying prone. These will assist the body in gaining the proper distribution of nerve forces in the system; wearing the pad for at least ninety (90) days, and the directions as to charges every day should be adhered to. Do that. Ready for questions.
8. (Q) Is my diet alright?
   (A) Diet very good. Necessarily, this is to be changed from time to time.
9. (Q) How often should the osteopathic treatments be given?
   (A) Once to twice a week.
10. (Q) Are olive oil massages good?
    (A) Very good, especially if they be made over the abdomen and these regions, so that the whole of this region may be brought to better assimilating and coordinating through the body, see? Well, too, for the body to get married. These conditions that arise from this would be well for the body, with these corrections made. Not until these are better coordinating though.
11. (Q) Are my teeth in good condition?
    (A) Better than they have been before. These need to be looked after from time to time.
12. (Q) Why am I losing weight?
    (A) Most of it is worry.
13. (Q) Is milk good for me? and am I drinking plenty of it?
    (A) When assimilated, good. When not, not good. This is to be governed according to the conditions as they arise in the system. Beware of too much acids. No apples. Other fruits are well. Nuts in season. Much of that which carries iron, and PLENTY of iodine for the system. Not too much potashes. Not too much of the Irish Potatoes - these are not as good for the system as other vegetables.
14. (Q) Why do I break out in a sweat?
    (A) Improper coordinating of nerve forces. Follow the instructions as we have given, and we will find better conditions coming for the body. Do that at the present time. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. See 1713-14.

REPORTS

1. 7/08/28 Sunday [1713]'s letter to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   I just got back home and found your letter of June 29th, which I was very glad to receive.
   I tried very hard to get a radium pad, but no one seemed to have it, and they told me it didn't prove effective, but what I would like to know, is this the alternative: that I take osteopathic treatments once to twice a week and the swinging exercises night and morning. Does it mean that if I take the latter two is that sufficient to bring about the proper vibrations. Do you think I should use the violet ray too.
   By the way, Mr. Cayce, Do you have a copy of the first reading you gave me in person. I have been unable to find it and would appreciate very much if you have a copy of it, and would send it to me.
   Does this last reading infer that my condition has improved to a great extent.
   Hoping to hear from you soon, and with kindest personal regards
   Sincerely, [1713]
2. 7/13/28 EC's letter to Miss [1713]:
   My dear Miss [1713]
   Have yours of the 9th. Regarding the pad suggested, I'm SURE you would find this most beneficial, and I speak from personal experience - for when it was suggested for me personally, its use certainly brought results - and it has been the same wherever it has been suggested and where the individual has thought enough of it to apply it as given. For your convenience I am sending you an envelope addressed to the people from whom you may obtain this appliance. You are supposed to have the Double X, the price of which is $30.00, and if it is not satisfactory the company will refund your money after thirty days' trial. Now others may tell you they are no good, but we have found that wherever they have been suggested in these readings, and used, they have brought results! As I understand from the reading, this is NOT an alternative of the osteopathic treatments, but the treatments would be taken occasionally - as well as wearing the pad. The pad must be re-charged every day for a few minutes in the sunlight, or strong light. You will get the directions though that come with it.
   Now, regarding the first reading, we find that we haven't a copy of this. We do have a copy of the reading taken on June 30, 1923, in Dayton, but not the one taken in ... I would infer from the reading that the condition is improved from that we had sometime ago, or else it wouldn't have changed to that which may be accorded you through the use of the appliance and a mild treatment from the osteopath.
   Please let us hear from you, as to how you progress with the treatments, and with kindest regards, I am
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
   [Dictated but not read]
3. 8/01/28 EC's letter to Miss [1713]:
   Dear Miss [1713]
   I'm just in receipt of your card announcing your betrothal to Mr. [...]. Please allow me to congratulate you and offer you my sincerest wishes and kindest regards. I'm still hoping we will have you at Virginia Beach this summer. Trust you will let us hear from you. Remember us to Mr. [...] and with best wishes, I am
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
4. 8/22/28 Radium Appliance Company letter indicated that Miss [1713] had ordered one of the XX $30 Pads.
5. 9/26/28 See 1713-16.

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