This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of April, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Rev. [1842], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Rev. [1842].

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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; answering the questions that may be asked.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1842].
3. As we find, while there are many conditions that are very good in the general physical forces of the body, there are disturbances the correction of which in the present (while it will require a little time, a little patience) will prevent many forms of disorders that might attack the body functionings.
4. For these, we find, have to do with the nervous system; involving the sympathetic nervous system, the central or cerebrospinal system, and those specific reactions to portions that relate to the sensory system.
5. These as we find in their very nature produce reactions that at times react upon the organs of assimilation, the organs of distribution. And these as combined with this reflex pressure upon that specific center that controls the fifth nerve to the face and head, are those to be warned respecting, particularly.
6. Then, these are the conditions - and the manner that they affect this body, as we find; [1842] we are speaking of, present in this room:
7. The blood supply finds reactions in same as to the variation in the numbers of red blood cellular force and the white or the emunctory activity in the body-force. For, this produces a variation.
8. In the attempt of the body to create sufficient of the leucocytes through the emunctory forces and the blood supply, the system is strained or drained at times as to the quantity of red blood cells.
9. Thus we have experiences when an excitement, an activity, the expectancy of same, brings on a form of nervous headache. This is more perceptible in back of neck and at the temple. The effect produced in the body is an increase in the spleen's activity, and there is at times a "gone" or "long" feeling across the abdomen, or the spleen and whole of that area; not fear, not excitement, but rather a reflex condition that comes in the nerve forces of the body and the destruction of red blood cells not being carried from the spleen itself.
10. Again we have those reflexes that are produced, naturally, in the nerve forces themselves. The sources, we find, arise from a condition that has long existed in the 3rd, 5th and 6th dorsal, where there is a form of subluxation. Not a curvature, not a circular lesion, but more of a lateral lesion in part and circular in part; where a strain or an injury (long past) has caused this gradual deflection.
11. At those areas, then, - combined with the reflexes of the sympathetic system, from the 5th and 3rd dorsal, the cervicals - especially in the 3rd and 4th, - there is a pressure to the trunk nerves that go to the side of the face, the eyes. And these have caused a great deal of irritation at times to these areas. Not so much to the optic nerve itself as to the areas about the eyes, and the eye socket itself; producing irritations to the lids at times, causing at times the excess activity to the lachrymal ducts. And with this condition in the blood supply, it causes at time the tendency towards crustations that irritate the eye itself. The vision is not impaired so much as the weakness caused to the general conditions. These are reflexes, and the more dangerous of these is to this fifth nerve center.
12. Those pressures in the lower portion of the 5th dorsal also find a reflex to the spleen and to the flow as related to the activity of the spleen with the balance kept in blood supply. These are the reflexes, as we find, that are not receiving proper stimuli for their keeping a normal balance for the body.
13. These, to be sure, find reflexes in the digestion, the assimilation; but are the sources, from the pathological standpoint, of the nervous disorders that prevent the body from keeping in its better, normal balance.
14. As we find, in making administrations for the relief of these tensions:
15. We would have, osteopathically, an aligning of the cerebrospinal centers; especially from the areas of the 8th and 9th dorsal to the base of the brain. These should not be attempted to be made all at once, - the corrections, - but there should be a gradual relaxing of the body.
16. And after the body has been relaxed through these measures, and six to ten times, then gradually begin to make the adjustments in the upper dorsal and throughout the cervical area.
17. To be sure, the relieving of the tension may at times cause a reaction that will apparently, for the period, cause irritation. But the releasing of these pressures will allow the body forces to recuperate through natural sources. For, it is the releasing and relieving of the causes of the nerve force that produces to the blood and to the nerve forces the reflexes of the brain that are preventing the better normal conditions. And the correcting of the condition in the present will prevent other disturbances that may arise, either form the fifth nerve center or the gastric and hypogastric center as to digestion, and the activity between liver and kidneys themselves.
18. These do not exist, save reflexly, at present.
19. The frequency of the first treatments would depend upon the manner in which they may be taken; that is, to suit the convenience. But preferably we would give these twice each week for the first six to ten treatments; say Tuesdays and Fridays, or whatever days, but twice each week - until six to ten are taken.
20. After the sixth to tenth treatment, these may be made farther apart; say ten days apart, and just a thorough relaxing, and this kept up until ten or fifteen are applied.
21. Then rest from these treatments for a period of two months, or three months; and then have another series, if we would get the proper adjustments here. For, as indicated, this pressure has existed a long period, and it will require that the system absorb the lesions and that the new adjustments find proper relationship with the rest of the body.
22. After the first six to ten osteopathic treatments (not before), - to aid in relieving the body tension, we would occasionally use the violet ray; this not every day, but when the body is tired, when there has been an extra amount of either mental or physical exertion, or the mental and physical exhaustion. When ready to retire, give first the shower of hot and cold water, - one, then the other, several times, to get this shock that comes from such sudden changes to the exterior of the body. Then apply the violet ray (bulb applicator) especially along the area from the 9th dorsal to the back of the neck; not over the head nor the side of the face, but along the spine - for a minute or minute and a half. Take this yourself, you see, or at home; for this will not be in keeping with the one making adjustments - he would disagree; but this is what is needed. Use the bulb applicator, and from the areas indicated, - have these pointed out; 9th dorsal to the 2nd cervical, see? NOT on back of the head nor on side of face, for this would be harmful! Not too severe, but have this applied just before retiring, and after the shock from hot and cold shower.
23. Do these, and for the particular conditions we will find improvements - and preventions that will aid this body in keeping a better normal equilibrium; thus aiding the body to contribute better to the mental and spiritual attributes and activities of the body.
24. Ready for questions.
25. (Q) What is the cause of the itching rash on my shoulders, and what remedy is suggested?
    (A) This comes from this nervous tension. We would apply the DDD cream, between those periods until these corrections are made; and until there is the setting up of the proper eliminations and coordinations between the nerve centers in those areas of the upper dorsal, upper cervical, and through the body-forces here.
26. (Q) Are there any specific foods to eat or avoid?
    (A) As for this body, we find that a well balanced diet is preferable; rather than setting any specific things of this or that nature. The body has found that there are certain foods it is better to refrain from, but keep a well balanced diet - especially not over sugars nor sweets, but plenty of fruits and vegetables. Not too much of meats, but fish and fowl. These - as a regular diet - are best for this body.
27. (Q) What type of exercise or recreation would be most helpful in relieving my nervous tension?
    (A) The preferable, as we find, would be tennis; though don't take it too seriously or too hard!
28. (Q) Which osteopath in Norfolk would be suggested to make these corrections?
    (A) Richardson.
29. (Q) What is the cause of the recurrent dull ache in my jaw, and what remedy is suggested?
    (A) As indicated, this is a portion of the reflex from that pressure upon the ganglion governing the fifth nerve; and this is the most dangerous portion of the disturbance, see? This requires the better and the more specific use of the mechanical (osteopathic) adjustments.
30. We are through for the present. [See GD's note below.]

    Two copies to Self (one for Dr. M. L. Richardson, Bankers Trust Bldg.)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    [4/07/43 GD's note: Remarks afterwards: Very grateful; always believed in the Physical Rdgs., been going to Dr. Martin for this nervous condition, inability to relax, pain in jaw, etc., for several years; just told him he needed to relax, get out and play more. But knew there was some underlying cause for it. When about 12 or 13, on first Scout camping trip, threw a ball and caused a strain in shoulder and arm - suffered with it six months afterwards; probably the injury in the dorsal area the Rdg. refers to. Felt bad about taking up time in a Physical Rdg. for apparently such a minor condition, but glad now he did.]

REPORTS

1. 5/06/44 [1842]'s letter to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   According to my recollection and engagement pad Wednesday, May 10, is the day for my check reading. I believe you gave me a 10:30 A.M. appointment.
   I am eager for this reading, as I want some good advice. I miss Dr. Richardson's treatments. Since being here I have not been able to take treatments regularly, as there is no osteopath in this immediate vicinity. I felt that he did me a great deal of good.
   Perhaps these few questions might be used in the reading:
   1. What treatment is recommended in lieu of osteopathic treatments? 2. What osteopath in this section is recommended? 3. What causes the pain in my right knee, and what can be done to relieve it?
   I assume that the reading itself will cover the general condition and evaluate what has been done and specify further treatment.
2. 5/10/44 See 1842-3.

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