This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of May, 1939, in accordance with request made by the sister - [...], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [257].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

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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 have been submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, [1879].
3. In giving the interpretations of the physical disturbances here, many varied phases of man's experience might be touched upon, - if there is to be the complete understanding of the conditions.
4. These as we find, however, should be rather sought by those who would make the more perfect application of physical as well as mental suggestions for the corrective correcting of the disturbances as we find here.
5. We find that these disturbances in this body involve the connections between the cerebrospinal nervous system and the variations in impulses that arise in the physical body connecting WITH the sensory forces in the sympathetic system.
6. Thus - as we find manifest - the inability of speech, the inability of the perfect reaction to those suggestions even for physical help; or the physical reactions for material desires do not always respond.
7. Not that there is lack of coordination of a FORM, or that there is any deficiency in the quantity or quality of brain tissue, as it may be acted upon.
8. But, through the period of gestation there were those conditions of fright, those disturbances which brought an affectation to the physical development of the body, - from the lack of proper conditions for the activities from that assimilated, - and attracted a soul, a physical being, a physical body that needs those directions from others for its own mental and spiritual development. See?
9. Hence, instead of giving here the full detail as to just how these corrections may be made, we would rather give these AS those who would MAKE corrections would seek and, mentally AND materially, apply that for which they seek or ask.
10. There is the incoordination between the cerebrospinal and portions of the sensory system.
11. For, as is understood - though not thoroughly comprehended by all who even administer for physical conditions of the body - the nerve forces, as they connect with the sympathetic and cerebrospinal, are impaired, - or are extra-sensitive by their connections with the nervous forces in specific areas along the cerebrospinal system.
12. They do not all arise from the ganglia in the upper dorsal and cervical area, but extend more from those areas of the 4th lumbar to the 9th dorsal, the 3rd and 4th dorsal, the 5th, 6th and 7th cervical, as well as the vagus center, - which is a plexus as well as a center in the 3rd cervical, and has the same activity in its center through the gland about the thyroid.
13. Hence there must be physical applications, - the stimulation of a neuropathic nature, by a physician understanding and seeking to know more of the nervous system; and the power of suggestion upon same.
14. WE would use, then, the combined efforts of Garrett and Kuhn. Both are hypnotists, but ONE should do the hypnotizing and the other the manipulations, but both work, labor in conjunction and in agreement.
15. And, AS these administrations are made - at least twice a week - we will give those suggestions necessary for the aiding.
16. Begin then with these. Find those centers where there are lesions along the cerebrospinal system. Make applications for the correction and reduction of these.
17. Put the body on those special diets that consist principally of vegetables and fruits, with little of meats, - only fish or fowl.
18. And as to the activities, keep much in the open - and oft in the water.
19. Then as we find, if these are begun, we may give helpful forces for this body of [1879].
20. Ready for questions.
21. (Q) Is his blood supply normal and efficient?
    (A) All of these things should come as part of the instructions. For as indicated form the manner of the diet suggested, this is too heavy; slow; not proper.
    Do as has been given, - then we may aid in further suggestions.
22. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Sister
    Copy to Mr. [257]
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (Copy is being sent to Mr. [257] because he can help you get started with the treatment suggested; by interviewing and giving his copy of the Reading to: Dr. Thomas Garrett and Dr. Leslie Kuhn, 1225 Park Avenue, New York City, who are the the physicians recommended to make applications in this case.
    At your convenience we would appreciate a history of this case, so we may have something with which to compare our information.)

BACKGROUND

1. 5/09/39 Sister, Miss [...] submitted questions, via Mr. [257]:
   This is for Reading at 11 A.M. Daylight Savings Time. You will proceed to locate [1879], ..., N.Y. and diagnose every condition you find and advise us how to correct same and bring body to a perfect equilibrium in every way - Then answer the questions as we ask them in detail.
   1. Is his blood supply normal and efficient? 2. What has caused fainting attacks at times in the past? 3. Are his organs normal and efficient? 4. What caused condition to hearing and speech? 5. When did this first take effect? 6. Will the body be able to hear and speak clearly? 7. How shall we proceed to bring back these conditions to perfect equilibrium? 8. In what manner is body deficient? 9. What Doctor will be best to aid this recovery? 10. Has his past incarnations any contributory affect on these conditions? 11. How soon will the treatments show affect and benefit to the body? 12. Are all of his nerve centers functioning properly? 13. What suggestions can be made him that will aid his mental and physical welfare? 14. What diet best for aid to body? 15. What exercises should he indulge in - how often? 16. How can he personally assist this development and cure? 17. Has the mental body anything to do with condition?

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