This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 6th day of May, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [2186], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by her sister, Miss [357].

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

TEXT

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, [2186].
3. Now as we find, there are those physical conditions of which the body should be warned; and measures should be taken to correct same in the present, to prevent disturbances that might arise in the body.
4. We find that there are weaknesses and inclinations. Thus the warnings as would be indicated.
5. These, then, are conditions as we find them with this body, [2186].
6. First, in the blood supply, - here we find there are the tendencies towards impoverishments, especially as related to the vital energies, and the inclination for the body to use those forces in some directions to sustain the vital energy which should be in those directions of resistance building and of keeping a better chemical balance through the system.
7. Thus the impoverishment is not only indicated in the blood supply but in those directions of some impoverishment to the activities of certain glandular forces of the body itself.
8. We find that these arise from the lack of care and attention, or those inclinations for the activities of the body to DRIVE the body,- in the lack of proper rest at all times, lack of proper distribution of its energies in recreations that should bring rebuilding and replenishing forces, when they are used by the energies of the body rather in the inclination towards dissipation of the energies, - without the resistances being replenished in the system.
9. Then, - with the better hours, the lack of so much stimulation that is destructive to the digestive forces, - we would have such applications as to replenish the system; stimulating centers in the cerebrospinal system as to bring better resistances for the body, making for rest to the body, and bringing the energizing forces as may be supplied with the correct activity of the glandular system in the diets, and with stimulation for the PROPER activity of the glands AND diet.
10. Thus we will bring better influences and forces for the body.
11. Also there are those tendencies, from this lack of the supplying to the blood force, for inflammation or weakness through the mucous membranes; causing the nasal passages, the antrum, and the soft tissue of the head and throat to become supersensitive to environs or activities about the body.
12. These should be taken into considerstion also, and we will find that the body may resist cold and those inclinations for sneezing and irritation that arise at times through these portions of the body.
13. As to applications for bettered conditions, then:
14. We would be more careful as to the budgeting of the time. Take time for rest and recuperation. Take time for activities in which the exercising of the body-physical makes for resuscitation and not for detrimental conditions.
15. Refrain from stimulations as of ANY influence of carbonated drinks or intoxicating beverages or any carrying malt in same; that is, as a stimulant. Malt as an active principle in the DIGESTIVE system would be very well, yet - as we find - even this may be taken in a better form for the body, - as we will suggest.
16. Also: Have at least six to ten general osteopathic treatments, to RELAX the body; especially through the areas from the 9th dorsal to the 1st cervical, and in the latter portion of such treatments coordinating the areas from the lower portion of the sacral and lumbar to the lst cervicals.
17. Then, as to the diet:
18. Here we find that citrus fruit juices in quantities, regularly, will be helpful. Drink at least a pint of orange juice, with the juice of half a lemon squeezed into same, each day; for periods of ten days, - then leave off for a period of ten days, and then take again for another ten days, and so on.
19. With the meals take ADIRON; one tablet with each meal, or three tablets each day, - one at each meal. Take a whole bottle of sixty tablets in this manner, leave off a few days, and then take again, - and so on, continuing to take same for several months in this manner, - and then gradually lessen the periods of taking same, provided the system has been replenished sufficiently that there is not the fatigue when leaving same off.
20. prepare an inhalant in a large-mouthed, dark glass bottle, with two vents through the cork, - and these vents corked with smaller corks. Let the bottle be at least a six to eight ounce container.
21. To 4 ounces of Pure Grain Alcohol, add - in the order named:

    Oil of Eucalyptus ...............20 minims,
Compound Tincture of Benzoin.....15 minims,
Rectified Oil of Turp.............5 minims,
Rectified Creosote................3 minims,
Tolu in Solution.................30 minims.

    Shake the solution when it is to be inhaled night and morning, or when there is a tickling or coughing, or the inclination for sneezing at other times also, - that is, when these occur any time during the day; but inhale regularly of mornings upon arising, and of evenings when retiring. Inhale into one nostril, holding the other, then into the other side; also into the throat, - letting the fumes go into the lungs, - not swallowing the inhalant, but inhaling the fumes, see? Hold either side of the nostril as it is inhaled in the other nostril.
22. Do these, and we will bring better conditions for the body.
23. Ready for questions.
24. (Q) Has my living in the home with Mr. [...], ..., Va., who is suffering with a severe case of lung trouble, been detrimental to my body? If so, to what extent, and how may I relieve same?
    (A) This is not a contagious disturbance. It may be an infectious disturbance. But the greatest detrimental condition to the body in this environment has been the weakening of the general physical resistance through the improper use of its own vital energies.
    The environment is nothing to be feared, if there is the refraining from coming in close personal contact with the body, and keeping the general precautions as would be naturally kept in respect to such a condition.
    Keep the room in which the body sleeps well aired. Keep a good antiseptic, - preferably this sprinkled about the room, or about the environs of the home, - any good antiseptic, see? These as we find will be the only precautions necessary, - that is, so far as the infectious condition is concerned.
    BUT, for the individual body here, [2186], DO those things indicated, if we would bring the better forces!
25. (Q) Would it be wise for me to teach in the same school another year, or would some other prove more beneficial? If so, what school?
    (A) If this is agreeable, and if there is the giving out of self for HELPFULNESS, stay where you are!
    As we find, there needs to be a better correlation with spiritual atmosphere, spiritual reactions within self. Be not only good, - be good FOR something!
    Know as to what the purposes are within this present experience, and so live that these may be manifested in the life day by day.
    This is a well chosen vocation to be of helpfulness to others, but practise that ye preach in the experiences of those about you!
26. We are through with this Reading.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy to Sister, Miss [357]
    (5/06/40 GD's note: See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for Osteopath. Let us know the one you choose, so we may ask him for a report on your case at the proper time.
    See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for druggist in preparing Inhalant.
    ADIRON is sold at Burrow-Martin's; it used to be sold under the name of Codiron.
    Please fill out the enclosed membership application and return, so our files may be complete.)

BACKGROUND

1. 5/06/40 Her main concern was exposure to severe case of lung trouble in home where she was living.

REPORTS

1. 5/16/40 Sister, Miss [357], wrote: "[2186]'s reading was very good, not so hard to carry out. She was real pleased with it and I think later on she will get her Life Rdg.
   "The man who was real sick at that time is very much better and I hope he will continue to improve. She was worried about living there but I think she feels better now."
2. 8/16/40 Miss [2186]'s reply to Questionnaire:
   "Yes, the analysis covered the condition. The reading was more of a warning. There was no physician's analysis beforehand. I have followed everything except the osteopathic treatments, which I will begin in Sept. or Oct. 1940. Wonderful improvements have resulted. Edgar Cayce is a wonderful source of help."
3. 9/23/42 She [2 yrs. later] submitted questions for another reading, saying she had an aching, uncomfortable feeling in chest cavity; bad digestion; pimples on face, neck, chest and shoulders; frequent headaches; left earache; tired, aching feeling in legs. She asked to be given a hobby, and for spiritual guidance.
4. 9/27/42 Sister Miss [357] wrote that Miss [2186] had wanted a reading since last summer; her heart had been bothering her a great deal. She went to see Dr. Waller L. Taylor [M.D.] who told her it was not her heart "but so and so (can't say just what as he told her so many little things). She went home and got out her last reading, which was a warning more than anything else, and just what the reading said would happen is what Dr. Taylor told her. You should have heard our sister [1688] bawl her out. [2186] carried out part of the suggestions in the last reading, but the osteopathic treatments she did not take, and I believe the reading will give them again."
5. 9/29/42 She obtained 2186-2, which indicated tubercle infection. [Subsequently she obtained 2186-3 and 2186-4, which see.]
6. See Par. R7--R9 below for good reports on 2186-1 inhalant used by others with sinusitis, hay fever, bronchitis, etc.
7. 10/12/71 Report on the 2186-1 inhalant from A.R.E. Member, David Birr, Box 22, 116 McCullough, 2315 Sheridan, Evanston, Ill. 60201:
   In the fall of 1970 I noticed mild sneezing which my mother immediately attributed to Hay Fever which my brother, sister, and father all have. I dismissed her solemn pronouncement until once again this fall my muco membrane system showed definite irritation and I had intermittent sneezing fits. The irritation of the throat and nose was especially noticeable after riding in a car for any distance.
   I ordered the general inhalant as prepared [from Edgar Cayce's 2186-1] and used as prescribed in the I.R.F. and on the container. There was a definite improvement in the course of a few days. I have now used it about 4 weeks consistently and as noted in the reading 261-8 (I.R.F.), "you can forget you ever had any hay fever..."
   P.S. About 10 to 15 days after starting use any indications of hay fever were so minor as to be unnoteworthy.
8. 9/15/72 Report on the 2186-1 inhalant for cold, cough, sneezing, from Mrs. David Herrington, % J. Bain Furniture, 1690 N. E. Expressway, Atlanta, Ga. 30329:
   "Mr. Raskin (my boss) is always talking about Edgar Cayce. One day about 2 mos. ago I came to work and casually mentioned that my husband 'has a terrible cold, that makes him cough and sneeze, and that he called two doctors in town to get an appointment but they were too busy.' Mr. R. suggested the Cayce general inhalant [2186-1] which he happened to have in his desk drawer. I took this home to my husband that night. He read the instructions and tried it a couple of times that night before he went to bed. The next day he was fine, no coughing or sneezing. I couldn't believe it, but there he was, no cold. He said he felt fine. I told him we saved money by not going to the doctor. My husband works in construction, so he didn't miss any work."
9. 3/28/73 Report on the 2186-1 inhalant by member, Mrs. Faye L. Hill, 2641 Moderna Ct., Rancho Cordova, Cal. 95870, for sinusitis:
   "In 1950 I started having bad headaches. The Reese-Stealy Clinic ran tests and found I was allergic to house-dust and dry-grass pollen giving me chronic sinusitis. Started shots at 3 days a week then 2, then 1, then 1 every 2 weeks for 23 years. I took 1cc of housedust 1/2 cc dry grass each time plus pills.
   "After joining A.R.E. I read about the sinusitis inhalant in Black Book page 192. Also it was listed as items to be obtained from a health store in Va. Beach. So I wrote for it and they sent me the general inhalant [2186-1]. This I used in A.M. and P.M. very faithfully. No more headaches, eyes swelling, sneezing, or choking. So I never went back for anymore shots or pills from my doctor."
10. 7/03/78 GD's note: Miss [2186] and members of her family have remained interested in and supportive of Edgar Cayce's work all these years. She has recently retired after 43 years of teaching but says she refuses to become a senior citizen.
11. 3/27/84 GD's note: Miss [2186] died 3/21/84 in a hospital. She is survived by her two sisters who also had rdgs.; Mrs. [1688] and Miss [357].

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