Edgar Cayce Readings, 1813-1

Time and Place: 10:50 to 11:15 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., N.Y.

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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 has submitted, as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1813].
Now as we find, there are some disturbing conditions. These as we find have not been wholly understood, and there has been some experimentation by those making suggestions or applications for helpful forces; and these have not altogether been good.
Not that there are such SERIOUS disturbances, as we find in the present, but they are of such a nature as to make for rather the awareness, or the feeling of impending disturbances that at times become quite aggravating; for it is beginning to work upon the reflex impulses to the sympathetic AND the sensory nervous system.
These then are conditions as we find them with this body, [1813]:
First, in the blood supply we find the indications of an aggravation, through a lack of the influences for keeping a coordination between the lymph (or the superficial circulation, - that is, to the skin areas) and the deeper or the ELIMINATING circulation as related to same.
As we find, portions of this arise from irritations produced, others from the nervous system, others from the conditions which arise naturally from changing effects or conditions of cycle activity, as it might be called, in the body.
We find, while the pulsation or the pressure is very good, there is also the tendency for an inactivity of the GLANDULAR system. This is especially as related to the assimilating system or glands in those areas that combine or work with the gall duct AND the pancreas, with ITS combinations with the spleen.
Thus we have at times those conditions when there is the lack of proper alimentary canal eliminations. We find again disturbances with the conditions at the Periods when there is inactivity that causes a character of headache that varies. We find the body becomes rather nervous, rather anxious about self; at others circumstances and things all apparently affect the body through the nervous system, from this lack of GLANDULAR clarification.
In the nerve forces themselves - as we have indicated, these disturbances in the nervous system, or the incoordination between cerebrospinal and sympathetic system and the superficial or the epidermis, are the sources of aggravation, and at the same time causes for same. And much of the conditions become the EFFECT of nerve disturbance, but being IRRITATED by other conditions.
Not so much is the condition from impingements or impulses, but rather more of a superficial nature in one respect and a DEEPER one through the incoordination of glandular force in others.
In the functioning of the organs themselves - as may be indicated, while the system is very good as to organic reactions, the activity of the glandular force as combined with the nervous disturbance PRODUCES an anxiety occasionally through the organs of the body, especially the organs of the sensory system.
And while these may be materially aided by the continued application of the character of massage that is occasionally given, (and these applications as we find should be kept up), there would be more effective results if there were added to the system those influences or elements that will purify the body-functioning especially as to the glandular system, - and thus bring about a bettered condition through the body.
These then as we find would be the preferable applications:
It is not necessary that there be, then, any particular medication as would be applied by the attending of a physician, save as for the security or the assurance that no special disturbance is arising.
First we would begin with Atomidine as a purifier for thyroids, especially, - to be active also with the glandular forces for better activity through assimilations and the activities through the relationships of the upper hepatic to the lower circulation. This would be taken rather in this way and manner:
Begin with one minim in half a glass of water ten to fifteen minutes before the meal is taken of morning. Increase this one minim every day for five days, until five minims are being taken once a day, see? Leave off then for three days, then begin again with the one minim and each day increase until the five minims are being taken. Leave off again for the three days, then have the third series.
After the third series, leave off the Atomidine entirely; for the time being, at least. After five days,
Then (not before) begin with Acigest (a preparation of the hydrochloric acid) for the digestive system. This would be ONLY taken in raw milk, you see; once each day, half to a teaspoonful in a full glass of raw milk; and it is preferable for the milk not to be TOO old. Take this each day in this manner for at least two weeks. Of course, don't begin this until the Atomidine has been left off for five days, you see, or until five days have elapsed after the last series of the Atomidine.
After the two weeks of taking the Acigest, then leave this off. And begin with Calcios, that the action of both of these may be upon the blood system, the nerve supply, the cleansing of the body, purifying the blood; thus making for better assimilations throughout the body. Take the Calcios in the manner indicated for same.
Keep up the massage once or twice a week.
In the matter of the diet, these would be those things to be eliminated; rather than outlining any specific or SET diet:
Do not eat fried foods of ANY nature. Do not combine cereals AND citrus fruits or fruit juices at the same meal. Do not take milk or cream IN coffee or tea. Use preferably cereal drinks, if palatable. Do not take any foods in combination that become too great a quantity of alcohol-producing; such as great amount of candies or sweets taken with a great amount of starches at the same time, or even the same day.
With the general massage, especially through the periods when the Atomidine AND the Acigest are taken, it would be well that colonic irrigations be given to aid in purifying the colon area.
Do these and, being consistent with these, as we find we will bring better conditions for the body.
Use fruits, especially grapes, as an evening or late meal. These are preferable to sweets or the like.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Is there any exercise capable of correcting my vision, so that glasses worn for twenty years for astigmatism may be eliminated?
(A) As we find, this is rather the condition that has become static. To be sure, the purifying of the system will materially aid; but to attempt to remove glasses entirely would become too great a strain in the present upon the nerve system.
Head and neck exercises will materially aid, but - as to correcting the astigmatism, this as we find has advanced to where we might do greater harm in other directions in attempting to alleviate directly.
Do these things as we have indicated, and we find we will bring better conditions for this body, [1813].
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file
(2/07/39 GD's note: Atomidine is manufactured by The Atomidine Co., Mt. Vernon, N.Y., distributed by Schieffelin & Co.
Acigest AND Calcios are both manufactured by The Colloidal Health Products Corp., Greenvale, Long Island.)

BACKGROUND

1/15/39 [1813]'s letter to ARE:
Mrs. [1813] ..., N.Y.
the Assn for Research and Enlightenment Virginia Beach, Va.
Dear Friends:
Thru an interesting chain of events I was made aware of Mr. Cayce and the wonderful work you all are doing. It so happened I re-discovered an old school friend who is now working zealously for the Cause. Her name is well known to you. It is [1602]. We met at the Hotel in New York in December at the time of Mr. Cayce's talk. I was so impressed that I made up my mind to act immediately. However an affliction of such a nature as to blind me, intermittently occurred. I consulted an oculist after a short period, and he treated the eye. My general health has been so low that I live practically on my nerve. So, having had good results from chiropractic treatment, a new practitioner came to my notice, replacing one who passed away two years ago. She is a fine Christian woman born in the sign of Aquarius, and I have had three treatments by her. She says my circulation is very sluggish. Etc. Etc. Enough about my symptoms. Her name is Elise Bucher [Elise Bucher, D.C.] from Germany.
To go back to [1602] - Last week I had a great privilege. We lunched and talked all afternoon, discussing readings etc. She advised me to have a physical reading for myself and a Life reading for our older son [1814]. I forgot to mention how interested my husband was in Mr. Cayce's talk. We both feel as tho we had found the channel of information we seek. I have had chronic poor health due to digestive trouble. So I have been helped by taking hydrochloric acid (capsule form) with meals. This conclusion was reached after a stomach test revealed no hydrochloric acid whatever. I was then told it would always be necessary. However some disturbance, of unknown origin is causing my face to again break out. Nothing but the face. Headaches are frequent. Therefore I am asking you to please come to my assistance. I am hopeful and feel, until I am well, I am so useless.
May I suggest some questions to ask Mr. Cayce.
1. What is the basic cause of my physical condition?
2. My nervous system being involved what specific do you prescribe?
3. Is my system lacking in hydrochloric acid, causing skin irritation? 4. If any diet would correct please give directions.
5. In what way are glands involved - how to correct?
6. Is Dr. Benj. Speer [Benjamin Speer, N.D.] of Scarsdale, pupil of Dr. Van Rumpt [Richard Van Rumpt, N.D.], capable to give corrective treatment? Can he follow your directions?
7. Is there any exercise capable of correcting my vision, so that glasses worn for twenty years for astigmatism, may be eliminated?
8. Are colonic irrigations recommended in my case?
9. Would a change of environment help to set me on the road to recovery. (A chance for same may eventuate next month).
10. Should I continue Miss Bucher's [Elise Bucher, D.C.] treatments?
If you could possibly let me know before the 12th of Feb. what I should do, I would be so relieved!
Case II. Regards our son [1814], now at Devereux School, Devereux Hall, Berwyn, Pa.
These questions were all coached by [1602] after due deliberation.
[Next two pages of above ltr. used in 1814-1 Background. Next four pages used in 1815-1 Background.]

REPORTS

2/15/39 Letter: "I appreciate our readings so much [1813-1, 1814-1, 1815-1], but my response is so late you will think I lack in appreciation. But I am so languid everything is so much effort - I don't know why I can't keep going, but like the clock they forgot to wind, I jes run down. So you are starting the pendulum going once more. I began following directions immediately. My druggist is cooperating and is so interested to know who gave such good advice. As soon as I can arrange it I am going to have a nice time discussing our charts at [1602]'s. But I don't seem to need any interpreter. They are quite clear to me, and coincide with my astrological forecast. You make us doubly sure." [Rest of letter and EC's answer to it used in son's Reports [1815-1].]
5/17/39 HLC's letter to [1813]:
Dear Mrs. [1813]-
It was very nice to see you at Mrs. [1602]'s again when we were last in New York.
I hope that you are continuing to improve. You will remember that I told you to please let us check up again before you made any changes.
We are looking forward to seeing quite a few New Yorkers here for the congress and I certainly hope that you will be among that number.
Let me know if I can be of assistance in making reservations for you. I believe you will find the Hotel Warner, where we are holding the meetings and Congress dinner, very comfortable and convenient.
Sincerely yours, Hugh Lynn Cayce
GD's note: Later in 1949 we had a routine test mailing to Mrs. [1813] returned to us marked MOVED, Left no address.
2/09/80 Son [1815] visited A.R.E. and told us that his mother had died a few years ago after a long illness following a stroke. See 1815-1 Reports telling how his mother had influenced his life for good.