This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of March, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1837], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [1837].

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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, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1837].
3. Now as we find, there would rather be given those conditions of which the body should be warned. For, as we find, conditions in the main are very good. Yet, there are tendencies and inclinations, and these bring about disturbances the correction of which - if there is an equal balance kept - may bring the better influences and forces for this body.
4. These, then, are conditions as we find them with this body, [1837] we are speaking of, present in this room:
5. In the blood supply we find the indications at times of the excess of drosses or toxic forces. This is a natural consequence; for, as developments come and energies are used in the mental and the physical activities, such energies - by their use produce drosses or ash, as they are expended.
6. Thus, unless these are eliminated nominally (the drosses), they cause a slowing up of the activities through the system.
7. Hence we have an effect produced upon the functioning of the system, though organically we find no disturbance other than the sympathetic condition indicated.
8. In the nerve forces of the body we find the natural consequence of a very active mental AND physical body. For, naturally it is through these sources that any distress or disturbance manifests itself in a physical way or manner.
9. Hence at times through the extremities of the body we find there is a stiffness, or the inclination for pain or disturbances, - as in fingers, or in the feet and lower limbs, and through portions of the body.
10. These are pressures from poisons, as indicated, upon the sympathetic nervous system; and there is only needed the balancing - as we have indicated - to keep the system in a nominal, normal way and manner.
11. As to the functioning of the organs of the body, - here we find no disturbance other than sympathetically, from the general lapses or disturbances from toxic forces through the system; and this is not because of the organs or blood supply or nerve system, but the unbalancing - which usually manifests, as it does here, through portions of the glandular system.
12. Hence we find the effects here through those glands which are the more expectant, the more demanding, - as related to both internal and external activity, - the thyroids; as well as the adrenals, and those activities with the assimilating forces of the body.
13. Then, these need to be re-energized, re-vitalized, - by keeping the proper electric balance between the activities of the cerebrospinal and sympathetic nervous system, as well as between the glandular forces as related to the chemical force of the body itself - which may be energized, naturally, by the spiritual and mental outlook of the body.
14. For, these (the spiritual and mental attitudes and outlooks) are as guards and guides as to the activities through the system.
15. Hence, these should be kept in account, especially with this body, as it looks to, as it depends upon, as it relates to not only its associations and activities but the purposes and desires and hopes in the mental forces of the body itself.
16. For, as the mental - or the mind - is the builder, the mental activities carry their influence, just as surely as does the use of any mechano-therapy or medicinal properties or what not. Whether there is used mechano-therapy, any mechanical appliance, or medicinal properties, or any material application, know that the activative force in each is only through the arousing of that which is creative within the individual body itself. Thus it is of that same energy or power as the spiritual influence, in its associations with conditions which exist in a physical body.
17. Hence as we find with this body, to keep the better forces and influences:
18. We would have the mechano-therapy, or the hot and cold water applications as combined with the releasing of energies through the system by the massage and the like; for the VITALIZING of the bodily forces themselves.
19. With the application of the massage, when the adjustments are made, make particular attention in same to the lumbar axis, the knee, and especially the bursa of the feet; the Achilean bursa as well as those under the central portion; and this will relieve this tension which at times comes from the general nerve energies used in the body, and the slowed circulation through same.
20. Also, about twice a week if the Ultra-Violet Ray is used, or once each day if the plain Violet Ray (Hand Machine) is used, we would obtain the reactions in the body as to aid in regenerating the activity of the glandular forces. If the Ultra-Violet is used, preferably use the Mercury Quartz Light (rather than the Carbon Light), as this produces more of the ozone that is an activative force with the vibrations ABOUT the body, as well as supplying energy to the vibrations internally. Of course, this should be sufficiently far from the body in its use as not to cause too great an irritation to the superficial circulation. But these vibrations will aid, as we find, in keeping the better balance.
21. We find that a better balance will also be created by the addition of the Jerusalem artichoke to the diet about once each week (not oftener). Take one about the size of a hen egg or the like, - eating it raw. Wash it thoroughly and eat raw, but WITH the meal. Keep these crisp by keeping in the ground, and NOT attempting to keep in a crisper or ice box. (When they are taken only once a week, always eat them raw.) There is a greater assimilation of insulin from this than from ANY other character of vegetable, and the energies from this will be particularly helpful for this body, - because of the disturbances in the pancreas and the kidneys.
22. About once a week - say, on Thursdays - take two minims of Atomidine in a half a glass of water, before the morning meal; no more than this much, but keep it up for a period of ten weeks; leave off then for five weeks, and then take again for another ten weeks. There is needed just this reaction in the system.
23. Doing these, and with the general attitudes of the body towards constructive forces, we will keep the better conditions for this body of [1837].
24. Ready for questions.
25. (Q) Should I have any teeth out? If so, which ones?
    (A) These as we find need local attention; but if there are the proper precautions, it is not necessary that these be removed, - save those that have already disintegrated sufficient to cause some disturbance; and this, as we find, is in the back on the right side.
26. (Q) The upper right tooth should come out?
    (A) Upper right tooth should come out.
27. (Q) Do the eye teeth need to be taken out, as the dentist told me?
    (A) Eye teeth, if treated properly, do not need to be taken out. Treat the lower portion of the tooth itself, through the tooth; and we will find these will give a great deal of service and be better than being extracted.
28. (Q) There are no abscesses, then?
    (A) No abscesses, though there are inclinations - especially on the left side, but if treated properly these may be preserved.
29. (Q) How should they be treated properly?
    (A) As indicated, they should be drilled through and the gums treated, see? through the root.
30. (Q) Are they dead teeth?
    (A) Not dead teeth.
31. (Q) Is there any serious throat condition?
    (A) This as we find is an internal and external activity from the glandular forces, as indicated; and with sufficient of the vibrations from the Ultra-Violet, as combined with the energies supplied for the body in the manners outlined, if there are the drainages set up, the disturbances should be eliminated.
32. (Q) Does smoking hurt me?
    (A) In moderation, no. This acts rather as an outlet for the nerve forces of the body.
33. (Q) Any suggestions as to where best this treatment may be gotten?
    (A) From any of those qualified and fitted for giving this type of treatment. The one who has been treating the body is very good! only we would make some changes as to the centers of the treatments, and make more of a massage than merely the adjustments. OR, the body might have Backman - who would be very good.
34. (Q) Dr. Yurman is alright, then, who has been treating me? [Dr. Louis Arthur Yurman, 251 West 71st St., N.Y.C.]
    (A) He is very good, if he will just make these little changes as we have suggested, and give more of the massage than merely adjustments.
35. (Q) With this harmonizing of the body, will the poisons be driven out of my jaw?
    (A) It should be driven out of the jaw. But it is necessary that there be the local treatment, and the removal of same, that it does not continue to form there, from the condition which has been partially existent, see?
36. (Q) Any other suggestions for help?
    (A) Keep the mental and spiritual in accord with the ideals of the body, in the true relationship as one to another. These, as we have indicated, are a part and parcel of the body and of its activities, thus they become as creative energies and forces not only for self but enabling self to be of the greater aid and help to others.
37. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (3/08/40 GD's note: See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for Dr. Yurman or Dr. Backman. Dr. Backman's address is: Dr. Louis H. Backman, 40 West 55th St., New York City.
    Atomidine is manufactured by The Atomidine Co., 64 Sydney Ave., Mt. Vernon, N.Y., and distributed through Schieffelin & Co. Take only in the manner indicated in the Reading, NOT as directed on bottle.
    Jerusalem artichokes should be on the market now. If not, they can be obtained from John A. Salzer Seed Co., LaCrosse, Wisconsin.)

BACKGROUND

1. Submitted questions during the period of the Rdg., NOT beforehand.
2. 2/29/40 Letter: "Since my Life Rdg., last March, I have wanted a health reading, and hearing from Misses [2109] and [2113] of their visit with you last week...everyone is warning me of my health, and I have much more faith in you than in doctors."

REPORTS

1. 3/21/40 Letter requesting a Life Rdg. for [2156]: "I am enclosing Dr. Yurman's circular. He has been treating me, so I let him read your diagnosis and suggestions, which he is glad to follow. He wants very much to meet you and give you a complimentary treatment, when you are in N.Y., so you can speak of him from your own knowledge."
2. 8/23/40 She referred Mrs. [2328] for a Physical Rdg., for her nephew, [2319].
3. 7/23/43 Letter (see under 1837-1 Reports) submitted these questions for a Ck. Physical Reading:
   Health Reading for [1837] ..., Conn. Born at Islesboro, Maine, Feb. 29, 1876
   "1. Having a fear of deafness, is there any preventive treatment? Should the ears be washed out occasionally to remove hardened wax? 2. What is the significance of a tender spot in the left part of abdomen, which I have noticed by touch for many years? 3. Is the Atomidine bought three years ago, all right to use now if you so prescribe? Or does it deteriorate? 4. With care, should my body serve me ten years more?
   "All suggestions welcome." [See interim correspondence under 1837-1 Reports.]
4. 2/22/44 (8 a.m.) [1837]'s letter to EC:
   Apartments F, ..., Fla.
   My dear Mr. Cayce;-
   "Have just recalled that you set the date of February 28th for my health reading. If that date stands, I should like to know the hour, so I can tune in. Please note on the enclosed card, and I will send check by return mail. The reading will be my birthday present to myself, February 29th, Leap Year. My friend, Margaret Brewster, may write to you for a reading. For your sake, I hope you are not over-taxed. You are too rare to wear yourself out in service to others...
   "Tuesday, February twenty-second - '44 - P.S. My check book is used and I forgot to get another Saturday, or I would send check now."
   Sincerely, [1837]
5. 3/17/44 Letter from EC to Mrs. [1837]: "Due to illness I have been unable to give any readings for several weeks. Consequently my calendar is completely filled almost for the entire year, due to the fact that I have had to find a space for those appointments I have missed.
   "Your Physical Reading we are setting for Wednesday morning, November 8th between 10:30 and 11:30 EWT. This may be too far away to be of use to you. If it is satisfactory, please let us hear from you about two weeks before that date, giving the exact address at which you will be during the hour set, also the questions you wish to have asked concerning your condition at that time.
   "Regretting the delay but hoping we may be of service, I am..."
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce
6. 8/30/44 Letter from [1837] to EC: "Since I feel no urgent need for my reading, I am glad to give my time (Nov. 8) to [...], whose family are very eager to know how to direct his activities. He is a spiritually-minded young man, hampered all his life by epileptic spasms, which have lessened very much since I interested him in Inner Vision. Please mark me down for April 24th, before which date, I will communicate with you again..."
7. 12/13/49 She asked that her name be kept on N.Y. lecture list to be notified of A.R.E. speakers.
8. 7/52 She ordered EC publications.
9. 10/11/53 She ordered EC publications.

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