This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of April, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2161], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Dr. [2067].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [2161] and wife.

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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, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2161]; those conditions physically and mentally as disturb and surround the activities of this body.
3. As we find, in the physical forces there are those conditions rather of which warnings would be given, - as to the tendencies and inclinations, and as to how - without making some corrections - the destructive forces are to be the result of conditions physical and mental which exist in the body at present.
4. These are rather of the specific nature, yet their effect is upon the system in such a manner that it is often called or said to be a predisposition, or the lack of will power in the physical actions, and in the conditions having to do with appetites in the body.
5. Then, these are conditions as we find them with this body, [2161] we are speaking of, present in this room:
6. In the blood supply there are the indications of the effects of such stimulations that are quite destructive to the physical functioning of organs that are becoming involved, by the use of such stimulations.
7. Also there are those conditions existing in the glandular system that are gradually becoming more and more involved by the continued use of such, or by the abuse of the conditions in the system.
8. There are those physical conditions which are the basis or cause of such a desire in the mental to react upon the organs of the system, as to produce the inordinate or unusual desire in the direction for supplying those stimulations to the system that would - and do - become so detrimental; not only to the body-physical but to the mental, taking away those influences that supply the necessary nutriment, so that eventually the system must become wrecked by such.
9. We find that there are TWO existent specific or direct causes.
10. In the 6th and 7th dorsal center we find a subluxation that was caused sometime back, by an outside influence or strain to that area, which caused an excess flow of conditions in the form of nerve impulse to the digestive system, that calls for appetite satisfaction.
11. Then, in the glands of the body - in the adrenals - there is the lacking in sufficient supply to the system for the coordination between the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic nerve centers, that are active through the coordinating center of same at the base of the brain.
12. Hence we find there are periods or conditions in which the body will swear, declare to self he WILL not, - and yet with the associations, the environ that offers the opportunity, these become impelling influences as of a possession by those forces that will supply that lacking in the glandular reaction, and that which satisfies the appetite for the excess of flow through the natures indicated.
13. Then, these are sapping the nerve impulse, and will not only produce a physical distortion but eventually must so affect the mental body as to become incapable of taking care of or directing its own affairs.
14. This, as indicated then, is of a physical and of a mental process, - as is apparent in the system, - which causes conditions that, unless corrected or changed, must cut short the activities and abilities for a developing such as is the privilege and the opportunity of this body in its physical functioning and in its relationships to its fellow men, in its relationships to the creative forces or the God-force within self.
15. As we find, then, these must all be taken into consideration, when there are applications made which would enable the body to alleviate, or assist the body in alleviating the desire, and also supply those influences or forces within the body-physical and the body-mental that will give the opportunities and the abilities to throw off same; also replacing same with a physical activity that will will enable the body to take its rightful, normal, nominal place in the activities of its home, its associates, and with its fellow man.
16. First, then, there must be specific corrections made - from the physical angle, to be sure - in the cerebrospinal system. These corrections should be made osteopathically. WE would suggest an osteopath who is in sympathy with the SOURCES of these suggestions for helpful forces in the body.
17. There would be required some eight or ten adjustments for full correction. These we would take about twice each week.
18. As indicated, make correction in the 6th dorsal area; COORDINATING, to be sure, the rest of the areas along the cerebrospinal system with same. Of course, with this subluxation, there will be found a tenderness in the 4th lumbar area and in the upper cervical, - where there is and has been at times even an enlargement in the segments in that portion of the body.
19. Then, there must also be the addition to the system of those properties that will enable the functioning of the system to supply the lack in the clarifying of the system, and assisting in taking away the appetites for destructive forces within the body itself.
20. For short periods of time, then, - that is for five days at a time, and then a rest period from same of five days, - we would take internally a combination of Gold and Soda. Prepare two solutions, in this manner:
21. The Gold Solution would be in the proportions of one grain Chloride of Gold to one ounce Distilled Water.
22. The Soda Solution would be in the proportions of three grains Bromide of Soda to one ounce Distilled Water.
23. The dosage would be twice each day, of morning before any meal is taken, and of evening before retiring; one drop of the Gold Solution and two drops of the Soda Solution, in half a glass of water.
24. Keep this up for five days; then leave off for five days.
25. After the five day rest period from taking the Gold and Soda internally, - we would attach to the body each evening for twenty minutes the electrical vibrations from a Dry Cell Battery, which would be prepared so as to carry the Gold Solution (not the same solution as taken internally, of course, for this would be prepared in a little different manner), into the body itself. This is to be so prepared that there are plates, with long wires from the Battery, see? One is to be of nickel, the other of copper. The nickel plate, with the wire so arranged that it passes through the Gold Solution (in the proportion of fifteen grains Chloride of Gold to four ounces of Distilled Water), with a lead wire lead, would be attached to the umbilical and lacteal duct plexus, or just four fingers from the umbilical plexus towards the right side - two fingers up in direct line from the umbilical center on the right side, see? while the copper plate would be attached to the lower portion of the 9th dorsal center. This attachment would be made each evening for twenty minutes, for ten days. Change the Gold Solution every fifteen days, or after fifteen applications.
26. Then leave this off and take the Gold and Soda internally again, - and so on.
27. Now, as to the diet through these periods:
28. Take plenty of raw vegetables, - especially plenty of canned or raw or fresh tomatoes; plenty of carrots, celery and lettuce. These would not be the only things, to be sure, but these should be the greater part of one meal each day.
29. Keep away from BEEF! Fish, fowl and lamb are to be taken as meats.
30. Have plenty of cooked vegetables also.
31. DO NOT take any alcoholic drinks! These will make the body ill, if taken AFTER there has been at least a series of the osteopathic corrections and of the Gold in the system.
32. Then, in the mental attitude, - this, to be sure, is the better or the real portion of the entity or body; for the mind is the builder. Here one finds self - as this body - body, mind, soul. We have a deficiency in body, an overstimulation, and a deficiency in the mental processes of coordination between body, mind and soul. WILL is the factor, the birthright of each entity, each soul. Ye may not be able of thyself, but in the application of those influences indicated (which are of God's creation), to stimulate the BODILY functions to normal, and the will set in that direction to trust in Him who is the Maker, the Creator of all that is good, pure and perfect, ye may accomplish that which will enable the body, the mind and the soul to coordinate as necessary to carry on as it is capable of doing, in such measures as to bring the greater, the better influences for good into the experience of this body.
33. Do not attempt to do one portion of the treatment without the other. If the body doesn't make up its MIND to give God an opportunity, through an honest, sincere trial in the manners indicated, then it will be as He indicated, of those who would offend one of the little ones.
34. Ye have the opportunity, ye have those surroundings, ye have those opportunities for making and becoming that which has been thy desire, thy hope. Give God a chance with thy soul. For He hath not willed that any soul should perish, but hath with every temptation prepared a way, a manner. For as His promise has been, "If ye call, I will HEAR!" and will answer speedily.
35. Forsake not that which is set before thee. Make thy paths straight. Ye CAN in Him.
36. And when this has been accomplished, within the next six to ten months, there will be ways opened for thee to carry on in thy associations, thy activities with thy fellow man, that will bring harmony and truth in thy life, thy home, thy associations.
37. Ready for questions.
38. (Q) For how long a period should this outlined treatment be continued?
    (A) Until there is no desire for the return to drink.
39. (Q) Would it be advisable for me to get in a different kind of work?
    (A) As indicated, see self in the light of its possibilities, its real abilities; and within that time as indicated conditions will open for thee. For is not the earth the Lord's and the fullness thereof? Are not the silver and the gold His, and the cattle upon the hills?
    Isn't it true, then, that if thou puttest thyself in His hands ye will be able to live that way among thy fellow man?
    Be true to thyself, and to that promise ye make when ye undertake to apply His forces, His ways in the earth, to make that association in the body and mind; then live it in thy home, in thy associations with others.
40. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See extra sheet [which was enclosed] of directions for Osteopath. We would refer you first to Dr. A. R. Tucker, to go that far twice week, perhaps she can refer you to someone in Greensboro who will carry out the Reading suggestions.
    See extra sheet [which was enclosed] of directions to be returned to the Health Home Remedies Corp., P.O. Box 273, Norfolk, Va., when ordering the Dry Cell Battery prepared for you.)

REPORTS

1. 5/07/40 [2161]'s mother's letter:
   "...Have you wondered what had become of the [2161]'s? I think it now time to report on the reading you gave to my son [2161] in April.
   "He went to Dr. Tucker in Raleigh as soon as he received the reading. Dr. Tucker was very understanding and sympathetic. He wrote out the prescriptions, and gave [2161] a treatment. Before he gave the treatment, or just as soon as he had finished reading the 'reading' he turned to [2161] and said 'Son, you'd better do everything this man says for I've never known him to fail if instructions were followed. This man has something I haven't got.' I asked him if he knew you personally, he said 'No, but I am going to know him very soon, for I am going to make the trip to the beach just to see him.'
   "As soon as he put his hands on [2161]'s back he said - 'Well, here it is, just as he said.'
   "We came home, got the medicine, which was hard to find, could not get it until next morning as it had to come down from the wholesale house. But we got it before breakfast and he took his first dose, stayed in bed all day and the next. I ordered the battery just as per instructions; told them to send it C.O.D. immediately. We have never heard a word from it, so as the time went on we were so anxious about it, my son [...], who is quite a good electrician said he could make it. He followed instructions and made the battery. [2161] finished the first series of those last night and now begins his second series of the gold solution taken inwardly.
   "He is following minutely everything in the reading, and believe it or not, he has been a new creature from the first week. He is now back at work, looks like the dear boy I used to have; sings and whistles around the house and you know how my heart sings for joy.
   "I said to him a few days ago that unless he was hiding it from us that he had not had the awful fight that you had suggested that he might have. He replied that he had had a lot of help, and he had in the prayers of his friends..." [asked about epilepsy data for friend's son]
   "P.S. [2161] has just finished treatments under Dr. Heine, a friend and co-worker with Dr. Tucker. He [2161] says he feels like a new man..."
2. 5/09/40 EC's letter to [2161]'s mother:
   "...Thank you for yours of the 7th - all praise and honor to Him - all thankfulness to HIM for the good that has come to you - [2161] and his family. Am sure it was most encouraging to you all to have such fine cooperation from Dr. Tucker, and the prayers of others will bring help when there seems to be none anywhere. Please tell [2161] to write me some time. Know that we are glad to try and do whatever we can at any time - the fight isn't over - old nick doesn't give up easily, only when we keep the Christ conscious at hand, will the desire be gone.
   "Will be very happy to meet Dr. Tucker and to know him personally for he has done some fine work with the information.
   "Sorry about the appliance - am glad his brother could work it out, hope he has it working just right. Ask him to send me a diagram of what he made, will you please?
   "Am sending you a report on a case of epilepsy - yes, have had many cases of same - and not all cures by any means - depends on the type of case and the persistency they administer the suggestions, but many, many who have been relieved entirely.
   "Thanking you again and again - and give [2161] my best - tell him am counting on his keeping in the way that God may work with him..."
3. 5/23/40 [2161]'s mother's letter to EC:
   "...I don't know whether [2161] has written you or not. He told me that he was going to, but he is the world's worst about writing, but I know you will be glad to know that he is still whistling and singing, and my heart is happy.
   "[...], the brother, who made the battery has drawn this chart for you enclosed...If you would like to know further of [2161]'s progress you could write Dr. Frank R. Heine, Southeastern Bldg., Greensboro, N.C. This is the doctor to whom Dr. Tucker sent [2161]. He is very fine in his work and has given [2161] about ten treatments.
   "[2161] is now finishing the second series of the battery treatments and will start on the medicine internally, which will be the third series..."
   [Diagram enclosed in above letter shows a copper wire going from one copper plate to the negative pole of a 1 1/2 volt Dry Cell. Another wire goes from the positive pole of this battery to the negative pole of a second battery. Another wire goes from the positive pole of the second battery to one electrode in the solution jar, and a final copper wire goes from a second electrode in the solution jar to a second copper plate. See Source File Key #2161 for this diagram, re Reading 2161-1.]
4. 5/24/40 EC's letter to [2161]'s mother:
   "...Thanks for yours of the 23rd - am happy with you that [2161] is still happy and keeping the way.
   "Thanks also for the drawing - the only question is about the connection in the solution - how is that made should be through lead that is cored - ask [...] about that - if not handy to get, will send you a container for the solution - so let me know at once. Would like for [2161] to get this in its best form..."
5. 6/30/40 Mr. [2273] wrote that he was having Mr. [2161]'s brother make up the Appliance suggested for him.
6. 2/19/76 Report received by A.R.E. Member:
   "I am sorry these [Circulating Files] are late but I have been very ill and in the hospital.
   "I want to say also that I am an alcoholic. After twenty-two months of total sobriety in A.A. I decided that I could control my drinking. For the past six months I have had a continuous battle coming down finally to choosing life or death.
   "Cayce, in some of the enclosed readings, speaks of the direct weakening of the will due to alcohol abuse and that it takes a mental decision and determination and a spiritual change to get out of the woods. I want to say that this is exactly how I felt - each time I drank, I felt weaker and weaker, like my own will was slipping right away from me. I couldn't seem to muster enough strength to climb out. I didn't fully believe that alcoholism had a physical component as well, as A.A. instructs us. These readings often refer to the physical components and this has relieved me somewhat. I have received a fuller picture from the readings and believe more in what I must do to handle this problem, as I have always had an inner feeling that Mr. Cayce was speaking the truth. So his statements have lent support and a BACKBONE to my A.A. program.
   "Also, I have now been dry for three weeks. I feel I need never return if I apply and continue to apply the things I have learned. The A.R.E. Study Groups here in Buffalo and one in Rochester have helped tremendously with prayer and meditation energy. It has been their strength that shored up my will, as well as His strength and that of many A.A. members. I am now meditating daily and it's a funny feeling, but I KNOW that when I meditate daily I CAN'T drink. I knew that during my first twenty-two months of sobriety, but I stopped doing it, stopped applying it.
   "Bless you!"

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