This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of February, 1930, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [1739] through Mr. [257].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Dr. Lydic, [1739] and L. B. Cayce.

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1. EC: We have the body here, [1739]. Now, we find there are abnormal conditions with the physical forces of this body. These, as we find, have to do with specific conditions existent in the physical forces of the body, and the results or effects these conditions have upon the functioning of organs in the system.
2. These, then, are conditions as we find them with this body, [1739] we are speaking of, present in this room:
3. First, in the BLOOD SUPPLY - this we find below the nominal at times in pressure. This we find also heavy, or slow in circulation. ESPECIALLY is this true in the hepatic circulation, for a coldness of a definite nature and character is existent there.
4. In the elements of the blood, this we find shows heaviness, lack of the proper CHARACTER of red blood cells, and deficient in numbers; for the system, attempting to adjust itself to meet the needs of the condition, brings THIS condition about, and is an effect, NOT a cause.
5. In the NERVE SYSTEM, or systems - here we find rather the seat or the cause of the trouble. There is a pressure produced in the 8th and 9th dorsal that has had much to do with the nervous collapse as has been experienced by the body, so that the vitality has been run low, or a depletion of the ability to have STABILITY in the MUSCULAR forces, so that the fagged nerve condition brings distress and distraughtness to a great portion of the system, reflexly. Also this depression causes or produces that heaviness as has existed in the blood supply, as related to the functioning of the hepatic circulation, producing, as we find, that lethargy in the functioning of the lobe of the liver; also producing that overactivity as is experienced at times through the accumulations in the system, as is seen from kidneys, or produced by the pancrean and the spleen's effect upon the system and the changes as are wrought there. This causing at times too much heaviness above the diaphragm, and a fullness in the chest, throat and head, that produces that of inertia, inactivity, nothing particularly wrong but everything awry, FEELINGS in the MENTAL reaction of the system.
6. In the ORGANS themselves: In the cerebro-spinal system, this shows the effect of the conditions produced, both in nerve system and in the blood supply. Also we find in the throat, lungs, larynx, effect of a FULL circulation, though no organic disturbance; neither is there with the heart those of an organic. Rather that of the FUNCTIONAL nature, produced more by the laggard or slow reaction in circulation - naturally the same fagness in the nervous supply, both sympathetic and cerebro-spinal.
7. The digestive system, this not acting in the proper accord; for not easily does the stomach empty itself. Not so much from the position as occupied, as from the inactivity of digestion and the cause of fermentation is from the slowness of the system to set about its normal functioning, and foods would be found not acted upon for a longer period than normal with this body, [1739] we are speaking of. The effect of this upon the system is that of the cold or slow hepatic circulation, or the cold and slow hepatic circulation is a production of, and also PRODUCES the condition as is seen in the SAME activity of the liver being both an excretory and secretive organ in the system, and the effects as are produced there would be noteworthy as to the reactions as may be obtained by the correction of those subligations [subluxations], or those pressures as produced in the dorsal region, as given; also that sympathetic condition in the sacral and coccyx, and by the stimuli as may be given in the system for this correction.
8. Then, to meet the needs of these conditions, necessarily the corrections in the cerebro-spinal should be made. These we would make osteopathically, but ADJUSTMENTS must be made throughout the whole of the cerebro-spinal system. Relax the body, however, thoroughly before these are made.
9. We would also use those properties as would be given medicinally in two characters of their reaction in the system. One which will act rather as that of a counter-irritant in the hepatic circulation, which would be prepared in this manner:
10. To 16 ounces of distilled water, add 6 ounces of sage. Reduce by slow simmering, not boiling too much, to 8 ounces. Strain, and while warm add 2 ounces of BEET sugar, thoroughly dissolve same in the solution while it is warm. Then add ambergris 15 grains, dissolved in 1 ounce of grain alcohol. We would also add cinnamon 1 dram (preferably this should be added in the stick), and 4 ounces of Gordon Gin - or this may be added in alcohol and Juniper, but preferably the Gin.
11. The dose of this would be, when shaken together, teaspoonful half an hour before the meals are taken - and eat the meals, but be careful of that that is eaten. Not meats, nor sugars. Fish may be taken. Principally those of vegetables that build iron, or blood and iron in the system. Also much of those that are nerve building, nerve replenishing in the system. Not TOO much exercise, but sufficient of this - especially in the open; for the body needs REST while the recuperations are being carried on.
12. For the cathartic as is necessary for the eliminations to be stimulated in the system, we would use those of the ambrosia weed, 3 ounces to 8 ounces of distilled water - reducing to half the quantity, add to same those of Oil of Sassafras 20 minims, 1 ounce of grain alcohol with 1/2 dram Balsam of Tolu cut in same and added to the solution.
13. The dose of this would be teaspoonful to the body when necessary for eliminations. In these conditions there would arise, naturally, the question of - with the alcoholic content as is being given this body, with that tendency of a weakened nerve, also of the tendency towards that of an overactivity in the pancrean forces; but, as is given, these are to act as counter-irritant with the kidneys and hepatic circulation, IF prepared and given in the manner as outlined. Ready for questions.
14. Manipulations should be given every day for a relaxation. Corrections should be made at least twice each week.
15. It would be well also to add, for the corrective measures of the nerves' vibration, those of the plain Radio-Active Appliance. THIS, however, would BEST be given when the body rests during the day, rather than of evening or night - for we should not allow the body to become dependent upon exterior forces for its normal rest. This should be applied to the ankle and to the wrist, for at least thirty minutes to an hour each day, preferably during the rest period in the afternoons.
16. (Q) Should body leave Virginia Beach to attend social functions while under treatment at hospital?
    (A) Just delay the game if he does! That's to be considered from his own viewpoint. We have given those for the corrections. In six to eight weeks the body should be near normal, if he will rest properly.
17. (Q) How much smoking should be allowed?
    (A) This not an over-irritation, but acts as a sedative. Not more than ten cigarettes, or pipe smoke, a day. Well to watch the specific gravity of the urine to determine the effect of those properties as are given in ambergris and the active principle IN gin, for the clarifying of the kidney and hepatic circulation. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Dr. Lydic (to be delivered to patient on leaving hospital)
    Copy to Ass'n office
    Copy to Cayce Hospital

BACKGROUND

1. 2/07/30 Mr. [257]'s letter:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce 115 West 35th Street Virginia Beach, Ca.
   Dear Judge:
   This will introduce Mr. [1739], brother of Mr. [...], the President of our firm. Without the knowledge of anyone except his wife, Mr. [1739] is coming to your Hospital. As you know, he has been ill for several years and he feels that he can regain his health under your direction.
   Will you kindly give him a reading as soon as you possibly can and he will explain his circumstances to you personally. He wants to do this on his own hook and I am sure you will help him. He will explain all the circumstances of his financial standing, etc. When his brother returns from Palm Beach in about six weeks, he will then take the matter up with him based on whatever the readings say and that will insure him financial help which he does not wish to ask for at this time.
   With kind personal regards to you, believe me, as always
   Faithfully, [257]
2. 2/13/30 Mr [1739] entered the Cayce Hospital to be treated for diabetes, with which he had suffered for nine years.

REPORTS

1. See Source File Key #1739 for Hospital records re 1739-1.
2. 2/24/30 See 1739-2.

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