This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 1st day of April, 1940, in accordance with request made by the father - Mr. [2841], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. GC: You will have before you the body of [2084], at the home of her parents, Mr. [2841] and Mrs. [2678], ..., Conn. You will answer the questions, as I ask them, concerning this body and the information given for her thru this channel on January 27, 1940.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2084].
3. Ready for questions.
4. (Q) The first Reading referred to her condition as being a weakness in the negative pole of the hepatic circulation. Does this mean that there is also liver trouble, or that it is the chief trouble? (The doctors have called it kidney and bladder trouble, which has been supported by X-ray pictures.)
   (A) The kidney circulation IS considered here as the negative pole of the hepatic circulation; as liver and kidney circulation form the greater part of the activity in system in eliminating certain refuse or excess forces, - as the activity of the kidneys, - through the drosses of the system.
   Hence this is considered as the SOURCE, though involving the liver - to be sure - through the circulation. The main disorder or disturbance is the circulation through the kidneys.
5. (Q) In regard to the "eliminating of certain characters of poisons or disturbances from physical forces of the body," what is meant by "disturbances from physical forces of the body"?
   (A) As just indicated, the liver and the kidneys MUST coordinate one with another. Hence that as might be administered (through those things which we have suggested for helpful influences) should be kept in such a balance as to not upset activities of the ASSIMILATING or ELIMINATING forces, which are naturally involved with the activities of the organs indicated as being disturbed.
6. (Q) What is meant by "the exercising of activities as to cause a great irritation"?
   (A) That which might cause such an excess activity in the kidneys as to cause greater irritation from the already disturbed functionings there. Hence the character of applications as we have suggested, which were given after taking all of these conditions into consideration, and which will NOT act as an irritant to such an extent as not to be able to be eliminated - if all the applications are carried out as we have suggested.
7. (Q) In regard to the statement "there would be a great disturbance if later in the experience there were the attempt to make such a union, or activity, as to cause a strain upon these organs," to which organs does this refer?
   (A) The kidneys themselves; such as would be - later - through the ATTEMPT for conception or the like, see?
8. (Q) Does this only refer to child bearing?
   (A) This is the main reference; unless there were some PHYSICAL activities that would cause irritation in connection with same.
9. (Q) Does the exercise of riding refer to horse back riding or bicycle, or both?
   (A) Both. Either of these exercises may be taken VERY moderately, for to strain the body in such positions is to strain the organs involved - or the upper and lower hepatic circulation.
10. (Q) Should she indulge in swimming, of which she is fond? If so, should she avoid cold water?
    (A) Unless this is in very cold water, it is most helpful; unless it is done too violently, of course; for the circulation as caused by such activities should be good for the body.
11. (Q) Does the chief disturbance appear in the kidneys and bladder or elsewhere?
    (A) Chief disturbance appears there, though there is a sympathetic condition, of course, in the upper hepatic circulation - or the liver circulation.
12. (Q) Is there indication of Nephritis?
    (A) We find that this might arise, from excesses of uric acid in the system; for the effect would be upon the locomotory circulation, if the lymph circulation through those portions were to become involved. But this is not necessarily indicated, if there will be kept the better eliminations and NOT great irritations.
13. (Q) Is there any sign of improvement since the last Reading?
    (A) As we find, some better coordination of the circulation between the upper and lower hepatics is indicated, and this particular phase is an improvement. Though there has been an upsetting at times, because of the activity upon the bladder, we find that this is to be expected as changes are wrought, or as there are changes even in the character of water or of activity, or the seasonal changes that naturally come with the atmospheric pressures as related to the balance in the system. As a whole, some improvement is indicated, in the directions as have been suggested.
14. (Q) Would any sort of treatment by any kind of doctor (M.D., Osteopath or other) be of aid in the case? If so, what would you advise?
    (A) As for the IMMEDIATE, - unless other conditions arise necessitating attention, - a masseur or masseuse would be better than either, provided such a massage would not be done too violently, but so as to enable all portions of the eliminating system to be coordinant; that is, the activities of the liver, the breathing, the respiratory system, and the perspiratory system - the general throwing off or breathing of the skin itself.
    Hence activity in the open as much as possible is good for the body, provided there are the precautions as not to overexercise or to have too violent or sudden changes, especially about the waist or torso portion of the body, in temperatures. Hence the swimming should be in not too cold a water, and there should be precautions as to not cooling off too fast after there has been exercise such as to produce perspiration on parts of the system.
15. (Q) Do her organs appear to be properly in place and of proper size?
    (A) These as we find appear properly in place, but as to size - there are times when there are inclinations for the kidneys to appear engorged somewhat.
16. (Q) Should she avoid becoming overheated?
    (A) As just indicated.
17. (Q) Should she try to consume more than the normal amount of liquids, water, fruit juices, milk, etc., or would this be injurious?
    (A) Not an excessive amount, but the full, normal amount for the developing body. An excess that is not properly assimilated must be eliminated some way, through the effect as produced in the system. Consequently, there may be an abundant quantity of water and of fruit juices; though an excess quantity of vegetable juices or milk, etc., that carry an excess of refuse forces to be eliminated from the body, would be injurious. Let the orange juice, grapefruit juice and pineapple juice each contain a little lemon juice; for this combined with same in a small amount will be most beneficial, - while excesses of these juices without a little lemon might prove harmful.
18. (Q) Would the taking of thyroid treatment in any way affect her case?
    (A) Naturally the thyroid activity increased to a great extent will affect the case. If there is the indication by the metabolism of the system that there is the need for same, then a little of this might be beneficial to the body.
    But doing as we have indicated in the present should bring better conditions, or keep better conditions for the body.
19. We are through with this Reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 2084-1.

REPORTS

1. 6/27/40 Father's letter to EC:
   ..., Conn.
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I have not been in touch with you since we saw you in Bronxville earlier in the year. I have not forgotten the X-ray pictures which I want you to see and shall get them shortly.
   It has been six months or so since my daughter [2084]'s first reading. As your record will show she had a check reading later. She looks and seems better and incidentally one of the physicians who treated her for years saw her recently and remarked to my wife that he had not seen [2084] look so well in a long time. My wife told him what we had done and are doing. His reaction was rather neutral. However we believe as strongly as ever in the work and the good it accomplishes. Had hoped to be able to attend the Congress in Virginia Beach but unfortunately was unable to do so. It must have been very interesting.
   Due to our natural anxiety regarding [2084] we should like to have another reading at a date early as possible which is convenient to you. Please advise me as to the date and before the reading I will have some specific questions in your hands. Please also advise me the cost of this reading as I am a little confused.
   I trust that a reading may be arranged soon and in the meantime please accept our heartiest best wishes and best personal greetings. I have only had the pleasure of talking with you once but I like to feel, as I do feel, that I have known you for a long time.
   Cordially yours, [2841]
2. 7/06/40 He submitted questions.
3. 7/09/40 See 2084-3.

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