This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of February, 1931, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [2225], via Mr. [2124].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [2225] and Mr. [2124] and Mrs. [2125].

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2225]. Now, we find there are conditions abnormal for this body. These, as we find, may be materially aided in the conditions, that the body may function the nearer normal. These, as we find, have to do with organs in their functioning, and the conditions or the results that have been brought about through either the deficiencies of the overactivities in those respects.
2. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [2225] we are speaking of, present in this room:
3. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this shows the effects of the disorders as respecting the eliminations of the system, especially as to the kidneys and their effect - in the lack of clarification in the blood supply as related to the forms of elimination that go through or with same. Hence their backing into the system, or the hepatic circulation, so alters by this change as to make the great variation that we find at times in the blood pressure, or blood supply itself, as well as the disorders that result in pressures created in the locomotaries themselves, to the limbs themselves, as to form - then - those accumulations in the body from this disorder.
4. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM ITSELF, here we find - while these are under stress, naturally, from the disorder that has been produced by this derangement in the functioning of the organs, especially in the pelvis and the torso of the body itself - these conditions consist rather of effects produced IN the nerve system than their being the cause, or the central cause, of disorders.
5. IN THE FUNCTIONING ORGANS THEMSELVES, in the brain forces, these are good.
6. In the organs of the sensory system, these we find often show the stress under which the body labors, from the absorption of poisons in the system - as is indicated in the activity of the organs and the dullness that is felt by the body when under strain of any nature or character.
7. Throat, bronchials, lungs and larynx, show the effect of the poisons, but not organic or functional when considered with the general disturbance that exists through the hepatic circulation and with the organs themselves, that have to do so much with the circulatory forces of the body itself.
8. In the digestive system we find one of the seats or causes, or FIRST causes, that existed in the body - when these first showed the signs of the conditions; for these have existed and have been builded for many periods in the system. These began first with a form of indigestion, that made for that first termed as dyspepsia; again we had regurgitation, and a formation of gas and belching in the system. Then, as these conditions were reduced by those taxations of the eliminations in system through alimentary canal, we threw out of balance those forces that make for the conditions now existing; throwing a strain on the conditions, on the kidneys, on the hepatic circulation, with the liver in its abnormal functioning, we have brought about these disorders that we find in the organs and in the functioning of the organs in the system. This tendency of an overactivity in the secreting of those to form the excesses of forces in the body as related to the CONDITIONS in same.
9. In the functionings of the liver, spleen, and the pancreas - these we find in an unbalanced condition. At times the spleen makes for those conditions wherein there is an overactivity in the brain's IMPULSES, as the body feels itself capable of accomplishing that even which the physical forces prevent from being carried forward. In the pancreas we find sugars, and those that make for excess in the digestive forces make for that disorder which has been produced by the changing of altering in the body those conditions that make for activities with the glands of secretion, as related to the building forces, or of the fat producing in the body itself.
10. In the kidneys and in the organs of the eliminations, here we find pressures are produced in the nerve system as to make for the excess of pressure in the lumbar and sacral regions, making for those tendencies of an overactivity or over amount of fluids that gather in the system. Hence the swelling at times of the lower limbs that occurs from same, those that make for the excesses to those portions as related to the upper portion of hepatic circulation, the fullness that occurs in those portion above the diaphragm region. These make for a pressure to the eyes, as a puffiness at times occurs worse than at others. Tendency of lethargy, and the determination within self, from the activity of brain forces and spleen. The body itself knows BEST what it suffers, and not easy to describe to another.
11. In the meeting, then, of the needs of the conditions in the system, as we would find - while there should be that determination in self for as much activity as possible, to keep the determined forces in the active forces of body - there should be as much rest periods as there are active periods; and during such periods we will find, when there is pressure created or brought on the lumbar and across those portions of the kidney area - through the lower limbs and across the abdomen - the use of the stoops of Mullein would be very beneficial. These will reduce the pressure, will reduce the amount of the conditions bringing about pressures in body.
12. Take INTERNALLY those properties that would be made in this manner, that will keep the alimentary canal in an active state; not that which increases the fluids or flows in same:
13. First we would take 16 ounces of distilled water, add to same 8 ounces of sage (dried). Reduce by simmering to 1/2 the quantity. Then strain, and while warm add:

    Ambergris.................15 grains (dissolved in 1
ounce of alcohol),
Simple syrup...............2 ounces,
Gin........................2 ounces (or this may be made
with the Juniper berry or oil, and alcohol),
Cinnamon...................2 drams (preferably in the
stick).

    The dose of this would be teaspoonful before each meal and before retiring.
14. As we begin to take these properties, we would also have those eliminations - at least one every fifteen days - through the colonic irrigations, as to keep the colon cleansed.
15. After a period of taking the medicinal properties, we would then begin with the sweats - or preferably those that do not raise the temperature of the body so much, but that will take FROM the system those excesses of poisons and accumulations in the capillary and lymph circulation. Take, then, those FUME baths - ESPECIALLY those carrying the Epsom Salts, but these would be well even taken as sitz baths occasionally. The BETTER activity would be through the fume baths, following with a rubdown of witchhazel and an alkloid or alcohol rub later.
16. Do this, and we will find that - with persistency, with consistency - we will bring about a near normal condition for the body.
17. Be mindful that the diet does not include too much that makes for acid producing, nor of sugars, nor TOO much starches. Then, as may be said, what's left? Not meats. So, then, proteins are barred, in a manner. A balancing, then, of a diet. This would be as an ensample, though it may be changed to meet the needs of the conditions:
18. Mornings - citrous fruits, but with no sugar in same. These may be altered at times with DRY cereals. DO NOT eat cereals AND the fruit juices together, for here they would produce too much acid. Dry cereal, though, preferably.
19. The noon meal should consist of butter (though in small quantities), dried toast - whole wheat, rye, or such nature - this dried, however; with salads that carry a dressing more of the OILS that will aid in digestion, as of the olive oils, or Wesson oils, or such nature. These may include the dressings that may be made with same.
20. Evenings - not too much, but broths that carry barley, whole wheat, or those that are nearer akin to nature. A little fish, but not the shell fish, may be taken. Vegetables would include lentils, beans, spinach (small quantity, not too much), tomatoes, tomato juices, carrots, radishes, and such. These do not always agree with the body, but they may be taken from time to time and TRIED OUT - as it were. Especially those that make for ELIMINATIONS in the system are well, as the oyster plant or eggplant, or those natures that carry the activities for the assimilating system. Ready for questions.
21. (Q) How often should the fume baths be taken?
    (A) These should be taken at least ONCE each week, following same with the full massage and manipulations - either AT the time or immediately following same.
22. (Q) What about the teeth?
    (A) The teeth need some LOCAL attention. This is a contributing condition, but NOT the cause!
23. (Q) What causes the terrible pain in the head toward morning?
    (A) The unbalancing of the circulation, or pressure that comes from the change or alteration in the pressure as the body lies prone. The body is much better from same, if it will sleep with the head still higher - see?
24. (Q) What causes the pain in the knee?
    (A) This produced principally from that pressure in the lumbar and over the kidneys. These conditions will be aided, as we will find, by the activity of the Mullein stoops. These should be taken as hot as may be easily done. Be well if these were taken each evening, say about the time of retiring. This will aid the body in resting better, relieve this pressure on the knee - or it may be applied to the knee - reducing the swelling, as well as will the relief of the pressure through the colon - see?
    The activities of the properties that are taken internally, here we find alcohol added to an already over active system in this direction - but under a condition that will change the characterization of same, see? ESPECIALLY if the relief is brought to the colon, see? Also those activities in the Juniper, which come from the properties themselves that are carried IN the alcohol, in the forces that make for an OVER activity, REDUCING this pressure and this fullness about the kidneys, aiding the endrenal [adrenal?] glands to become nearer normal in their funtioning.
25. (Q) Just how should these Mullein stoops be prepared?
    (A) Preferably, when it's possible, have the green Mullein, bruised, with rather a poultice over same - that is, as stoop. If dried, a larger quantity would be required. These are placed between bandages, or thin cloths, and applied directly to those portions - across the kidneys, across the lumbar regions, across the abdomen, across the knee - and if pain is in the head apply at the BASE of the head. See?
26. We are through for the present.

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