This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 28th day of December, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [1771], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended and sponsored by her aunt, Mrs. [1770].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [1771] and [1770].

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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 she submits, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1771].
3. Now as we find, the suggestions for corrective forces would be rather in the direction of preventative or protective suggestions, for inclinations and weaknesses which exist physically and suggestively in the forces and influences of the body.
4. These as we find primarily - where corrections are needed - arise from a subluxation which exists in the cerebrospinal system; and the effects of these to the system tend to produce those conditions which at times give the greater distress to the body.
5. These then are the conditions as we find them with this body, [1771], we are speaking of, present in this room:
6. In the blood supply we find there are the inclinations for an acidity. In the PRESENT it arises more from congestion or cold, but there are also those conditions in the lower portion of the cervical and upper dorsal where the subluxations cause to the throat, the bronchi and to the soft tissue of the nasal passages and face those conditions where the weaknesses there cause the tendencies for inflammatory forces at seasons, or at those periods when there is congestion in the system.
7. These are indicated in the manner in which the blood supply eliminates these through the eliminating systems; as to cause or produce at times a dryness to the skin, over portions of the body. This is from the attempt of the lymph to supply the necessary influences for drainages; yet calling on or drawing from the system in this manner produces a flow of lymph in throat and in the nasal passage.
8. In this manner we find the disturbance becomes then a superficial one, and disturbs the activities of elimination.
9. The eliminations through the perspiratory system become disturbed. Hence we have a clogged condition for the respiratory system. And unless the alimentary canal or the urinary canal is kept free, these produce the excess acid forces in the body.
10. With the excess acid we have then a congestion in the liver. For this entering or carrying the greater quantity of the blood stream for purification by the activity of the chemical forces of the body, becomes irritated, - or the lack of the proper elimination through alimentary canal, or the respiratory system - through the purifying of same by the oxidization of the breath - tends to make the body have a feeling of a tickling in the bronchi and larynx, owing to the repression in the subluxation through the upper dorsal and lower cervical areas.
11. In the nervous system, - here we find one that might be said to be well balanced in its nerve system; that is, the cerebrospinal, - exceedingly active in the abilities in its selectiveness of what would be considered reactions to the nerve forces of the body. Yet owing to the pressures upon the superficial circulation, as has been indicated at times, the body becomes irritated, - at itself more than with others, at those repressions which arise from these conditions.
12. These are then, as we have indicated, the manners in which the body, seeking to justify itself through suggestive forces, makes those suggestions as to the causes of same.
13. Remove the repressions in the cerebro-spinal system, that relate to the activity of the superficial and the sympathetic or vegetative nerve system, and we will remove a great deal of the cause of the disturbances.
14. In the functioning of organs themselves, - here we find, as indicated, - the brain forces are very selective, or a reaction that is good.
15. The organs of the sensory system, as related to eyes, ears, nose, or the organs of the senses, these - save as they are affected by the conditions which cause irritations at times - are good.
16. The throat, bronchi, lungs and larynx, - as indicated, owing to conditions which existed and do exist in the upper dorsal and the lower cervicals, we find disturbance through these areas.
17. This is functional, not organic; not necessarily hereditary, save by suggestion, but it's a very good way to produce a condition that may become as a static force or influence in the body.
18. In the actions of the heart, - these are steady and well.
19. The digestion is very well, except when there is the tendency for the mucous membranes to be inflamed and the natural inclination for the superacidity; though it is rather in that position that the appetites vary a great deal.
20. Hence we have at times a NERVOUS indigestion. This is from the conditions that are sympathetic in the system from the disturbance as indicated to liver and digestive forces as related to eliminations.
21. Through the activity of the liver and spleen and pancreas, and the gall duct in its activity as related to fats, - all of these as we find, save as indicated that are sympathetic, are very good in the present. Owing to the present congestion, some inflammation is indicated - as congestion only.
22. Through the activities of the jejunum, colon, the alimentary canal, the organs of the pelvis and the activity of these, - these we find in SYMPATHETIC reaction to all of the disturbances.
23. Then, we would remove the repressions or subluxations that cause repressions to nerve impulses; through osteopathic adjustments, NOT chiropractic; for they need to be coordinated with the lumbar, sacral and coccyx area; as well as the vegetative center. And hence should be done in a manner as to make the coordinating of the whole of the cerebrospinal system; from the subluxations which exist in the upper dorsals and lower cervicals. This should require not more than ten such adjustments.
24. Keep on hand a compound to use as an inhalant for throat and nasal passages. This will keep away cold, or the inclinations for recurrent conditions of the inflammation through the mucous membranes of the nasal passages; and will tend to clear the conditions AS there is the release of those subluxations so as to clear the system by the renewed circulation. Prepare same in this manner; in a six ounce container, preferably a large mouthed DARK bottle, the cork to which should have two vents, preferably these of glass, that may be easily corked, but not too large. Neither of these vents would extend into the solution, but into the space above the solution. In the bottle put, IN THE ORDER NAMED:

    Pure Grain Alcohol..................4 ounces,
Oil of Eucalyptus..................20 minims,
Compound Tincture of Benzoin.......15 minims,
Rectified Oil of Turp...............5 minims,
Canadian Balsam.....................3 minims,
Tolu in Solution...................20 minims.

    This is to be kept where it will be out of strong light, but when ready to use, shake together, remove both of the small corks, and inhale the fumes in each side of the nostril and into the throat. Shake each time it is to be inhaled; not to be sprayed, not to be taken or used in any manner save as INHALING the fumes, so that these act upon the mucous membranes of throat and nasal passages.
25. In the matter of diet and activities of the body, here we find, for this particular body, that definite exercises would be most beneficial; those of an evening, just before retiring, should be the circular motion of the muscles below the diaphragm, or from the waistline down; while those of a morning upon arising should be of the upper portion of the body. And a most excellent exercise for this body would be to stand where there is plenty of fresh air, though not too great a draft, - for there should be very few clothes when taking this exercise, - and rise gently on the toes. As the body rises, stretch arms GENTLY, not swiftly, high above the head, bringing hands together in front of self, then back as far as possible; standing on the toes when doing this. This to be repeated then down on the heel, then gradually rise, - about three times, see? This will make for the strengthening of the structural portions and ESPECIALLY of the diaphragm AND the tendency for the pressure which has existed for some time in the area indicated to become again out of alignment.
26. As to the diet, - keep at least an eighty percent alkalin-producing diet to a twenty-percent acid-producing. Do not take citrus fruits AND cereals the same day; but take plenty of orange juice on the days this is taken. This if it is mixed with a little lemon juice is much preferable, and better acting upon the system. Not too much of the rich combinations such as sauces or the like. The plain foods are much preferable for the body; or, as would be expressed in some sections, plenty of corn and hominy would be well for the body - if it is prepared properly.
27. Do these and as we find we will correct those disturbances which tend to make for weaknesses that might later develop into conditions that would be very detrimental.
28. Ready for questions.
29. (Q) Should I have my other two wisdom teeth removed?
    (A) This will be very well. But we would have some of these corrections made osteopathically before we had them removed; at least two or three, and we will find not quite so much trouble in the removal.
30. (Q) Will that correct my bite, or should I wear braces again?
    (A) This should correct the bite. See, we should make some corrections here in the cervical and the dorsal, especially to the vagus center which extends along to those portions of the thorax; that would make for quite a helpful condition in this direction.
31. (Q) Should I wear glasses for close work?
    (A) This as we find would not be necessary if these corrections are made, and ESPECIALLY if that type of exercise as we have indicated is CONSISTENTLY attended to.
32. (Q) Would this treatment in turn correct my feet, which are too highly arched?
    (A) As just indicated, there is the need that there be the coordination of those conditions in the lumbar, sacral and coccyx; WITH the subluxations removed in the upper dorsal and the cervical. And then WITH the stretching of the limbs and structural portions, there will be brought a normal balance especially in the bursa which bring the correct balance to the arches of the feet.
33. (Q) Do I have anemic tendencies?
    (A) This might GROW into same. In the present, no. The tendency might easily be said to be there, owing to the very nature of the lymph disturbance in the throat and bronchi and the nasal passages. But with the removal of the causes of same, this should NOT be a part of the condition.
34. (Q) What is condition of heart (which affects breathing)?
    (A) It isn't the condition of the heart that affects the breathing; it is that condition of the impulse from the cerebrospinal nerve plexus to the bronchi, and the affecting of the breathing causes the pulsations or quick impulse to the heart. See, this comes to more of the bronchi from the 1st and 2nd dorsal, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th cervical.
35. (Q) Will this inhalant prevent hay fever throughout spring and summer?
    (A) Make the corrections, and we will find this will prevent not only colds but those inclinations which have existed in that direction.
36. (Q) Where would you suggest I go for osteopathic treatments?
    (A) Dobbins.
37. (Q) Any other advice for the body at this time?
    (A) In keeping the body-physical in accord, let the mental attitude ever be in that of constructive influences and forces. Not only have a body-beautiful for the perfecting of health but for that of being good FOR something. Make all associations, all contacts BETTER for self having been among others. This will not only make for that attitude of hopefulness, creativeness more beautiful, but make the lives of others more joyous, more hopeful also.
38. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See separate sheet [which was enclosed] of directions for Osteopath.)

REPORTS

1. 12/29/38 See 1771-2, a Life Reading.
2. 3/02/39 report by Dr. Dobbins: "Technical diagnosis would be Hay Fever - Xeroderma. Yes, the reading described her condition; in my opinion the suggestions for treatment were proper. For 1 month patient has been under my care; it is too early to tell about results with Hay Fever. The skin condition has not improved as yet."
3. 6/01/39 Aunt [1770]'s letter: "[1771] thought her Hay Fever was a thing of the past but a day out in the country under a blossoming tree proved it to be otherwise."
4. 6/22/39 Letter: "I was disappointed that my Hay Fever came back to me again this year and with such severity. Here come the questions...My Hay Fever hasn't bothered me as much since being in ..., Mass. It is always worse from the time I get up until about noon, when it peters out and doesn't bother me again until next day."
5. 6/26/39 See 1771-3, her second Physical Reading.

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