Edgar Cayce Readings, 1959-1

Time and Place: 10:55 to 11:10 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. 39 East 39th St. New York City.

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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 he has submitted, as I ask them:
EC: Yes - we have the body, [1959].
Now as we find, we have disturbing conditions that cause anxieties and physical disturbances. But unless these are corrected in the present, these may become more of a hindrance than is indicated in the present.
These, as we find, have to do with the digestive system, and the effect it produces upon the rest of the functioning of the body.
Then, these are the disturbances as we find them with this body, [1959] we are speaking of:
The blood supply indicates a great deal of toxic influence and force from a nervous indigestion, and an inflammatory force in the pyloric portion of the stomach itself. This is indicated by the variation in the plasms in the blood supply, and the effect this produces especially upon the nervous system when there are the attempts to rest. This produces restlessness in the waking periods, and insomnia in the periods when there is the attempt to sleep.
These, then, are nervous reactions from toxic forces, - and are indicated by the swelling in portions of the duodenum where it empties into the jejunum, and the effect produced in the assimilated forces, or the lymph of the circulatory system.
In the nerve forces we find the effects indicated, rather than these being the causes; though the restlessness or inability to rest arises from the nervous system.
However, the trouble in the nervous system arises from the conditions in the blood stream AND the digestive forces of the body.
In the functioning of organs we find the greater disturbance in the present is lack of proper assimilation, or lack of the proper balance between the hydrochloric and the lactic forces, or the acid and alkalin forces of the bodily functions in the stomach proper.
Hence the belching at times is a result of improper fermentation in the system, from the unbalancing of the functional forces in the digestive forces themselves.
As we find, these of course affect sympathetically the organs of the sensory system, as well as producing those conditions through the bodily forces for tiredness, languidness, heaviness in the lower limbs, upsetting of the eliminations at times through the kidneys, the bladder; and of course a little disturbance through the areas of the lower portion of the stomach, - these all being reflex.
Hence in making for corrections, all of these disturbances should be taken into consideration.
First, then:
We would have osteopathic adjustments in the cervical and the dorsal areas specifically, WITH the coordinating of the lumbar and sacral areas with same. This activity of the manipulations, you see, would be to set up better drainages through the alimentary canal. We would do it the Dobbins' manner. These corrections osteopathically, for the relief of the tension, would be given twice each week until about sixteen treatments have been taken, - then have a rest period from same of about two weeks, and then another six to ten treatments SHOULD make for a great deal of improvement.
Also after each meal we would take ALCAROID internally; about half a teaspoonful dissolved in a small quantity of water and then a full glass of water added, and then drink another glass of water afterward. Do this for two to three days, then leave off, - and only take after that when there is the feeling of uncomfortableness, - half to three-quarters of an hour after eating.
We would each evening, for one hour, use just before retiring, the Radio-Active Appliance to relax the body to produce better coordination in the nerve forces of the body. Do this consistently, persistently, for at least five days at a time, leave off for a period of five days, and use again for a period of five days, - and so on.
As to the diet, - keep away from those things that tend to make for easily fermenting; that is, those that carry yeast, or carbonatpd drinks, or too great a quantity of starches.
No fried foods. All of these tend to make for irritations in the areas indicated.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Can I acquire again the powers of close application to business duties and retentive memory?
(A) Is that not the effect being created by the quieting of the nerve forces, enabling the body to concentrate?
Yes, - these should be EASILY acquired, if there is the proper precaution and persistence and consistency kept.
Keep away from strong drink, from beer, from carbonated drinks of any kind.
Keep away from sedatives as much as practical.
We are through for the present.
Copy to Self
Copy to Ass'n file
(See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for Dr. Frank Dobbins, 551 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
See folder and illustration [which were enclosed] of Radio-Active Appliance.
At your convenience we would appreciate a history of your case to the time of obtaining the Reading. This is valuable for our files, so we may have a comparison with our information.)

BACKGROUND

7/13/39 [1959]'s letter to EC:
New York
Mr. Edgar Cayce
Dear Sir -
I am enclosing the form supplied me by Mr. [...].
On July 19th between 10.30 & 11.30 A.M. I will be at the Princeton Club 39 EAST 39th St., New York City.
Questions:
1. What diet or treatment will improve digestions - reduce fermentation?
2. How can more normal sleep be induced?
3. Can I acquire again the powers of close application to business duties and retentive memory?
[1959]

REPORTS

8/04/39 [1959]'s letter to EC:
... St. New York City
Dear Mr. Cayce
Referring to the reading for me dated July 19, I was impressed by the substance and all the details of your findings. It appealed to me as the most accurate and helpful diagnosis of my troubles that has ever been made.
I am following the recommendations to the letter and shall expect favorable results.
If you wish to keep in touch with the case I will report later on, and will also give some facts regarding the history of any difficulties - as requested at the end of your report.
Sincerely, [1959]
9/15/39 He requested Physical Reading for his son - See 2009-1.
1/29/40 [1959]'s letter to EC:
... St. New York, N.Y.
Dear Mr. Cayce -
Refer to the reading which you gave me July 19, 1939.
I had good results from following your directions.
It appears to me that you might help me to carry on further with improvement of my health.
I do not know whether you would call it a check reading or not. Having overcome the specific condition we were aiming at the first time this should be approached as a new effort and all resources and skill should be called upon to take another step.
If you will assign me a time and tell me what to send you in payment I will write again giving necessary details and remittance.
There is nothing acute nor urgent about my case and I prefer to have the benefit of whatever advantage there may be in receiving attention from you when your are not too rushed.
With best wishes, Sincerely, [1959]
2/28/40 EC's letter to [1959]:
Dear Mr. [1959]
Have yours of the 26th - can give you the afternoon of the Wed. the 6th 3.30 to 4.30 E.S.T. if that will be convenient for you. Let us have your address and questions.
Sincerely hope we may be of a real service.
Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce
3/02/40 [1959]'s response:
I will be at Princeton Club, Ground Floor, 39th St. and Park Ave., N.Y.C.
Questions:
1. How can I maintain my digestive system in normal, neutral (non-acid) condition?
2. How can I build my nerve forces to normal vital activity? (low blood pressure)
... St. New York City
3/06/40 See 1959-2.