This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the Phillips Hotel, in Dayton, Ohio, this 6th day of November, 1923.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Linden Shroyer, Conductor; (?), Steno.

TEXT

1. EC: We have the body here. There are many abnormal conditions in this body. There are various causes for the existing conditions. They have to do with the functioning of organs and the effect this has produced on the organs directly and reflexly, and on the nerve system and some of the glands as have become involved in this condition. The conditions that may be corrected have to do with those of the organs that direct the blood flow and the effect as this may produce in the system in the bloods renewable forces in the system, assisting the functioning and producing the better elimination and build, or in common parlance, would be a constitutional condition overcome or assisted to overcome the conditions above in the physical and in mental forces of the body.
2. Now these are conditions as we find them in this body of Mrs. [2198], we are speaking of (one of the directors of the town, you see). In the blood supply, the lack of energy to carry on circulation proper, has produced a cold or low hepatic circulation; hence at times, not always, the circulation in the outer portion or in the capillaries becomes slow and the lymphatics do not respond to the deeper or arterial circulation proper. Hence the system loses much of that vital force or of vitamin in the blood to build in outer portion, or the body becomes chilly, giving to the extremities those sensations of the ligaments, in the joints and of leverage force in body becoming defective in their functioning. This, as we see, is from circulation, and of lack of elimination or poor elimination in this body, rather than by that of the blood being defective in its elemental forces, though with the condition produced, the blood carries much through the functioning organs of the condition expressed in capillary circulation. Hence, the over-activity of all of the organs, without the ductless forces or the ductless glands furnishing much of the condition detrimental, - see, - from another side of the condition in the body. Nerves - well, they would all say, just shot to pieces altogether in this system, for we have had those elements that have been the retarding forces and have given the centers those reactions produced from that given in the body to overcome pain, see. In this system then this we would have, not specific conditions of nerves, but a generality of all centers in the cerebro-spinal system being at some time or another under the influence of this circulation and condition that has existed in the past in the body.
3. In the organs themselves, sluggish rather in their functioning; in all of them throughout the system in the dull, heavy, tired, achy feeling, after these slight chills, as it were to the body, being produced by all organs internally being slow or sluggish in their functioning. Hence, the stimulation necessary at times.
4. In the specific organs, in the organs themselves, in the liver, in the kidneys, we find specific conditions brought to organs by existing conditions in the system.
5. So to give that necessary for the body to rebuild normally, it must be taken persistently and consistently and with that desire of the mental to overcome these physical conditions within the body itself. Hence, it would be well for this body to study all lines of mental healing with its individual entity foremost, yet physical action must take place in the body before this may be reached, through a mental attitude. Then take this in the system consistently and persistently as outlined:
6. To one gallon of rain water add:

   Wild Cherry Bark....................6 ounces, preferably.
taken from the north side of tree,
Dogwood Bark........................2 ounces,
Calisaya Bark.......................2 ounces,
Prickly Ash Bark....................2 ounces,
Black Haw Bark......................2 ounces.

7. Reduce this by simmering, not boiling, to one quart, strain while warm, and add 4 oz of grain alcohol with 3 drams of balsam of tolu cut into it. The dose would be a teaspoonful every four hours.
8. Take also for the rest for the body that vibration electrically driven that will relax all centers along the spine from the first to the end of the spine, see, from the first cervical to the end of the coxyx [coccyx]. Give the vibration just before retiring. For the diet, only those of vegetable, and preferably those of the green nature, see. NOT meats, except as for strength, and that would be the juices rather than the meat proper, but lentils, peas, celery, salsipha [salsify], not much sugar, for the system not too much sugar. When coffee is taken, very little sugar, but as little coffee as possible. Do that, then follow study line as given, especially would we give for this body that as found in Unity.
9. We are through.

BACKGROUND

1. 10/24/23 Letter: "I am sending you M/O for $5 now and hope you can help me."

REPORTS

1. 11/07/23 EC's ltr. to [2198]:
   P.O. Box 463 Dayton, Ohio
   Dear Mrs. [2198]
   Enclosed you will find copy of your reading as per your request, I believe from the experiences of others that you will find the suggestions here if carried out as given that will bring the best of results to you.
   Would like very much for you to let me hear from you after you have started on this and know how you get on with it, for to be of assistance is my one purpose in trying to do this and hope that it will be the case with you.
   Thank you for the enclosure and sincerely trust that you will get just what you wish here.
   As to the prescription can have this prepared by the Sellers Drug Co Birmingham Ala. Just send them the enclosed paper and ask them to fix and send to you.
   Hoping to hear again with kindest personal regards
   Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
2. 5/07/40 HLC's ltr. to [2198]:
   Virginia Beach, Va.
   Mrs. [2198] ..., Ala. Route 4
   Dear Mrs. [2198]:
   In going through our files I find a copy of a Physical reading given for you in November, 1923.
   We are very anxious to bring our case histories up to date and we shall appreciate your cooperation in filling out the enclosed form covering your reading.
   We are particularly interested to know just how accurate this information was in analyzing your condition. For example, I note references to the following points that are subject to your confirmation: body becomes chilled, general nervousness, dull, heavy, tired, aching feeling and slight chills. Are these and other points correct? Your reading constitutes one of our early records and I hope that you will give this careful consideration.
   You will be interested I am sure in the Expansion Program which our association is undertaking that will make possible the cross-indexing of the thousands of readings in our files. We have been keeping accurate records of my father's readings for many years and your reading is a part of one of the amazing collections of psychic data in existence.
   The enclosed pamphlet will give you an outline of this program. A contribution of even as much as $1.00 from every individual who has had a reading will make possible the carrying forward of this work immediately.
   We will look forward to hearing from you again.
   Sincerely, ASS'N FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT, INC.
   Manager HLC/R
3. Reply to Questionnaire:
   ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, INC. Virginia Beach, Virginia
   INDIVIDUAL CASE REPORT
   Date of Reading November 6, 1923 Case No 2198-1
   (PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS CAREFULLY)
   (1) In your opinion did the analysis of the Reading cover the condition? Yes.
   (2) Give symptoms of condition described correctly? I suffer with my Right hip and Right leg. Also in the small part of my Back.
   (3) What was the physicians analysis of this condition? No Examination by a physician.
   (4) Have the suggestions given in the Reading been followed exactly as outlined? As Best I could.
   (5) For how long? About 30 Days.
   (6) Describe the extent to which improvements have resulted? Improvement Satisfactly [Satisfactory] for a short time. (7) Comment. The Druggist charged $8.00 and I decided it was to costly.
   Date 5/30/40 Signed Mrs. [2198]
   (Use reverse side if necessary)

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