This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 21st day of September, 1928, in accordance with request made by his father, Mr. [2056].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. L. B. Cayce and Dr. Thos. B. House.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here. Now, we find the conditions as cause disturbance in the body might be considered, from a pathological standpoint, quite an interesting case. This, however, is not to indicate that the condition IS such as may not be corrected, yet it IS such that - not handled PROPERLY - would lead to very unsatisfactory conditions from a physical standpoint.
2. These, then, are the conditions as we find them, and those portions of the system involved in same. Hence, as will be seen, many portions of the functioning system have or lend conditions, as it were to the disturbances as are produced. These are rather of an insidious character and nature. Now,
3. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, here we find, this is very good in many respects. Nominal in the pressure, pulsation or heart's beat, and in the distribution through the system; yet there is carried in the ELIMINATIONS that, that shows there is being produced in the body those conditions that are unsatisfactory, or the eliminations are such, or the conditions existent in the liver and the lower digestive system are such, as to cause much of the distress as is produced by other existent conditions lending themselves to the disturbing forces. Let's remember first, this is the basis of the condition.
4. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, here we find again one of those conditions that is lending to the disturbances, as indicated in the system through condition or pressure as is caused in the 4th and 5th dorsal, and in the 3rd and 4th cervical. Here we find disturbances such that, with the conditions existent in the eliminations, a slowing up through these pressures causes (or subligations cause, that which brings about a slowing of the eliminations from throat, head and face, or from the nasal cavities, from the antrum, and from the soft tissue about the frontal bone, the places about the ear, the places about the cheeks and lower portion of face) a tendency towards congestion which easily irritates throat, face, nose, ears, eyes burn, headaches, and such resultant conditions. Not that the condition has reached such point that it prevents the body from normal exercise even at times, or so as to keep the condition in such an aggravated condition that it is even EVIDENT - save by the mucus as is thrown OFF from system. The irritation as produces cough, the irritation as produces temperature, are the effects of these conditions existent, and the COMBINED condition is that, that brings about the whole disturbance. That is the condition as we find it.
5. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, we find, as in throat - as in the face - as in portions of the bronchials themselves, irritations are but rather of the reflex NATURE, than of conditions existent in the portions of system themselves that may be termed organic, or even functional. Rather sympathetic at present, yet such conditions allowed to remain might bring - well, most ANY condition in the body, for the DISTURBANCE comes through the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus, and is of such a nature that the blood ITSELF may become so overcharged, as with the conditions existent where a slowness is caused through nerve pressure, as to prevent the proper circulation and elimination, and set up troublesome conditions.
6. To meet the needs, then, of the body at present, and to remove this trouble: Naturally there will be needed local treatment that will clarify, or cleanse, so that the tissue - as is irritated by the condition existent - may be resuscitated, or be given the proper opportunity to function nearer normal. Use for same an inhalant that will be taken AS an inhalant only, in nostril and through the mouth, for lungs, bronchials, throat - see? This would be prepared in this manner:
7. To four (4) ounces of pure grain alcohol, add:

   Eucalyptol.....................20 minims,
Benzoin.........................5 minims,
Rectified Oil of Turp...........5 minims,
Canadian Balsam.................5 minims,
Rectified Creosote..............3 minims,
Tincture of Tolu in solution...30 minims.

8. Keep in a glass corked container at least twice the size of solution. Shake the solution only when it is to be inhaled. This may be done whenever these is the irritation, or the tendency to cough, or before retiring, or during the night when irritation arises from the circulation attempting to adjust itself; for when the equilibriums, as are seen, are broken - when the body rests - such irritations take place more easily in the body, attempting to seek an equilibrium of its resuscitating forces from within. Any of these times the body may inhale two, three or four deep inhalations, shaking solution between each inhalation, with the cork in the container.
9. Through deep manipulations osteopathically given, correct those conditions existent in the CERVICAL and the DORSAL region. Be necessary that at least eight to ten such treatments and manipulations be given.
10. Correct ALSO that existent condition in the activity of liver and the hepatic circulation. Take at least three capsules of these properties. This as the dose in each capsule:

    Podophyllum...................1/4 grain,
Cascara Sagrada...............1/2 grain,
Senna.........................1/2 grain,
Leptandrin....................1/4 grain,
Sanguinaria...................1/4 grain.

11. These should be taken at least one day apart, preferably in the evening, see? Take the full three doses, until the body is well acted upon by these properties. After the third and last dose is taken, then take a full round of Castoria, beginning with half teaspoonful every half hour until at least four to five doses is taken, see? Following this, or during this period, have the adjustments made, and use the inhalant. Following this in this line as has been given (keep plenty of water for the system), we will find the corrections will bring near nominal forces for this body. Do that. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. Mr. [2056] had previously secured two Life Readings for himself and a Physical Reading for his father, Mr. [4670].
2. 9/19/28 Father's letter:
   Dear Mr. Cayce;
   I am wondering if you couldn't possibly squeeze in a reading for [2060]. Just before he went to camp this summer he contracted a rather heavy cold, which he hasn't been able to throw off. Since his return about Labor Day it has been worse. We have had the osteopath give him some treatments. They have helped some & I wouldn't be troubling you at all, except that every night about 2 o'clock or thereabouts he wakes up with a violent fit of coughing, a regular paroxysm of coughing.
   He has always been troubled with bronchial colds & it would be a God-send if we could eliminate them. We would like to know 2 things; first what to do to ease those coughing spells, and secondly what course to follow to overcome this tendency to colds.
   If you could manage to give a reading at once, you may be sure we would follow directions to the letter. Mrs. [298] has a great deal of faith in you & so have I.
   Later on, we want to have a life reading on [2060] & also one on his schooling (college & life work) etc. Would prefer however to have that here so that we might ask questions ourselves.
   I certainly hope you can oblige in this instance.
   Best regards to all
   Sincerely [2056]
   P.S. Am also enclosing check which I promised some time ago.

REPORTS

1. 9/28/28 Father's letter:
   My Dear Mr. Cayce;-
   Please pardon the delay in writing to thank you for your promptness in answering our call for help. We are following directions & are confident things will work out O.K. So far [2060] has shown a marked improvement. He had already had several treatments which had helped him considerably.
   He hasn't had a coughing fit for the past 4 or 5 nights; so that has been a real gain.
   I have been rushed to death here at the store & at home or I would have written sooner. With best wishes for yourself & the Work, I am,
   Gratefully yours [2056]
2. 9/28 Report by father [2056]:
   ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL INVESTIGATORS, INC.
   [sent] Sept. 21, 1928
   (This form to be filled out and returned after reading is received)
   NAME [2060]
   ADDRESS ..., N.Y.
   AGE 13
   SEX Male
   MARRIED OR SINGLE Single
   NATIONALITY American
   REMARKS
   (You will please state in the space below how near, in your opinion, reading fits your condition, as you know it yourself, and if you expect to carry out the suggestions made for the improvement of your health.
   So far as I am able to judge, I should say that the reading covered conditions as they exist; at least it [was] reasonable and plausible. The suggestions will be followed out and results reported. [2056]
3. 10/20/28 Father's letter: "[2060] is considerably better. Has been back in school for the past week. We have discontinued the treatments by the osteopath."
4. 3/33 Mr. [2056] secured a Physical Reading for his wife, Mrs. [298].
5. 12/12/39 He secured Life Reading for his son - See 2060-2.

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