This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 17th day of November, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [2044], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., through her daughter, Mrs. [1995] recommended by Mrs. [1158].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

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1. HLC: 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 which she has submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, [2044].
3. Now as we find, there are disturbances which prevent the better normal functioning; and which may be eliminated or aided, that there may be better mental and physical reactions through the system.
4. These as we find have to do with rather a combination of disturbances, - causing these conditions.
5. We find that these involve pressures which exist owing to the poor eliminations, and an excess of those properties that have been as building influences to produce tensions in portions of the structural body.
6. And these cause the neuritic reactions through portions of the system, - thus causing a great deal of nervous tension, both in the cerebrospinal system and - more specifically - in the sympathetic nervous system.
7. These produce an irregularity to the pulsations; though the blood pressures are not sufficiently irregular as to cause this greater disturbance.
8. Hence it arises from lack of strength and vitality for the keeping of a NORMAL pressure to induce an activity in which the eliminations are coordinant one with another.
9. In those areas especially of the lumbar and sacral, as related to the lower locomotories, we find pressures existing that hinder in the proper physical activity; as well as causing a tautness or tension in the areas of the upper dorsal, and sympathetically throughout the cervical areas.
10. These, combined with the disturbances in the functionings of the organs as related to the elimination, produce the inclinations or tendencies towards insomnia; and a general weakness throughout the vital activity of the system; also the inclinations for the body to become under greater stress at periods when there are the tensions or acute pain in activities about the locomotary forces, - both as to the upper and the power portion of such centers.
11. As we find, then:
12. First we would have the osteopathic adjustments; at least some ten to twelve of such, that there may be the corrections and the reductions of the tensions in the areas indicated along the cerebrospinal system. These we would give about twice each week, - say Tuesdays and Fridays.
13. And once each week, - say on Wednesdays or Saturdays, - we would have the general hydrotherapy treatment, with a general massage (as the Swedish massage), or the general kneading as it were of portions of the system, especially for the extremities of the body, and those areas about the head and neck and those activities to same.
14. After the ten to twelve osteopathic adjustments have been made, then we would continue with the Swedish massage, but have it rather TWICE each week, see? only once each week during the period of the osteopathic treatments.
15. As the adjustments and the massage and the hydrotherapy treatments are given, it would be well occasionally to give a colonic irrigation, to remove poisons and tensions from the alimentary canal. These should be given scientifically, or by one such as administering the massage.
16. Instead of the use of sedatives, we would use the Radio-Active Appliance; for sedatives are inclined to make more disturbance in the eliminations, that are already showing some toxic reaction, as indicated from the neuritic and neurotic reactions in the nerve forces.
17. The Appliance we would use about thirty minutes morning or evening. Circulate the attachments; that is, the right wrist, left ankle; left wrist, right ankle, and so on about the body. The last attachment would be moved to the opposite portions, and thus the other becomes circulating in the opposite extreme of the body. Use for thirty minutes morning and evening, AS the body rests; and this to be taken morning and evening AFTER the body has has some exercise in the open, when such is practical, - whether walking, riding, or just being in the open. And when such is not plausible or practicable, owing to inclement weather, use the Sun Lamp - the Mercury Light; and this to be sufficient distance from the body to give the violet ray to the body, but not to burn or even discolor too much the skin of the body.
18. After such - whether in the open or the ultra-violet as indicated - use the Radio-Active Appliance.
19. And use THAT period as the period for mental meditation upon spiritual and mental attributes and attitudes of individuals in a constructive way and manner.
20. Now as to the diet, - this should NOT consist of too heavy or too rich foods, but those that are liquid and semi-liquid, and then plenty of vegetables - both the raw AND the cooked, alternated as to be more palatable for the body.
21. Include in same plenty of beets and beet juices for this body. If there is the raw beet juice, or the cooked beet juice taken at least as a part of one meal each day, this will be found to be MOST beneficial.
22. Also, as the corrections are made and these activities are undertaken, the Knox Gelatine will be found to be a strengthening force for the vital forces of the body. This would be taken in combination with orange and lemon juice, - of course, much more of the orange than the lemon, but about half a teaspoonful of Knox Gelatine once each day for the first ten days, and then twice each day for the next twenty to thirty days.
23. Do these, and - keeping the correct or a constructive mental attitude - we will bring bettered conditions for this body.
24. Ready for questions.
25. (Q) Should I keep more regular hours, taking my meals at regular times?
    (A) This, to be sure, is preferable; but much of this will depend upon the general feelings of the body, see?
26. (Q) Should I be awakened in the morning at a certain time, so as to have my breakfast at the same time every morning?
    (A) If regular hours and regular meals ARE to be maintained, these - of course - should be consistent one with another.
27. (Q) How long should I stay out in the fresh air during one day?
    (A) From thirty minutes to an hour or hour and a half. This again would be dependent upon the weather and the general conditions. When the Ultra-Violet or the Mercury Light is used AS a stimulation, this should NOT be longer than thirty minutes; though if in the air or the general activity in the air, and hour to an hour and a half is not too long.
28. (Q) How should I get fresh air, since walking or riding a long distances tires me?
    (A) As indicated, when the corrections osteopathically are made this will be gradually overcome; but as such causes irritation, then just sit in the fresh air.
29. (Q) Is there anyone in ... you would recommend to give these treatments?
    (A) Anyone that would work with the suggestions here indicated. Any sincere or sympathetic osteopath, and a good masseur or masseuse, will work with same.
30. We are through for the present.

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    (See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for Osteopath, and for Hydrotherapist or Swedish Masseur. Let use know the names of these operators you choose, so we may put them on our mailing list.
    See folder [which was enclosed] regarding Radio-Active Appliance.)

BACKGROUND

1. 11/13/39 [2044]'s ltr. to EC:
   ..., Ohio
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   Owing to a fall I had in June, which left a fracture in my back, I have been confined to my bed during the summer. However, at the time of the accident, I was very tired and have really not felt at all well for some time. I do not have much strength and would be happy if you would give me a "Physical Reading," for which I am enclosing a check. I would appreciate it if you would give me this reading as soon as possible, as I feel badly again to-day and am anxious to start benefiting from the reading at the earliest possible time, enclosed you will find a stamped, self-addressed envelope, in order that you can let me know the time of the reading and I can inform you where I will be at the designated time.
   I have learned of you and of your great benefit to others from Mrs. [1158] of ..., New York, who is one of my friends.
   Questions for Physical Reading:
   1) How can I procure sound sleep at night. 2) Should I take sleeping pills to enable sleep. 3) Should I keep more regular hours, taking my meals at regular times. 4) Should I be awakened in the morning at a certain time, so as to have my breakfast at the same time every morning. 5) Should I get fresh air and how long should I stay out side during one day. 6) How should I get fresh air, as walking or riding a long distance tires me. 7) Should I take massage or osteopathic treatments. a) Who should give me these treatments. 8) Is there anything especial that I could eat that would strengthen me. 9) Do I lack anything in my diet.
   My daughter [1995] is writing this letter for me, as it has been difficult for me to use my arms since my fall last summer.
   Sincerely yours, [2044] per [1995]

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