This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 28th day of May, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [2250], new Associate Member of the Ass's for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by New York meeting of the Association.

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

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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, [2250].
3. Now as we find, there is rather the complication of disturbances. Most of these, - while minor in their nature, the combination produces at times a great deal of anxiety in the general physical forces.
4. As we find, these may be in the major part eliminated; thus giving better coordination and cooperation of the system's activities.
5. These, then, are conditions as we find them with this body, [2250] we are speaking of:
6. First, there is an inclination or tendency for a form of anemia, or rather that in which a disturbed or divided circulation tends to make for conditions in which there is the inclination for excess of avoirdupois in one portion of body, and a lack of color or circulation in other portions.
7. These, as we shall see, are a part or the result of this combination of disturbances.
8. In the nerve forces, - here we find pressures in various portions - caused by this unbalanced condition - cause the body to be easily tired at times; at times quite nervous; with the inability to concentrate or to give the undivided attention to things or conditions as the body would desire. This of itself causes a reflex in the nerve force as to become disturbing.
9. In the organs themselves of the body, - we find in the facial forces, in the antrum, sinus, the ear, and about all of the soft tissues, there are indications of old disturbances of a catarrhal nature.
10. This, because of the natural drying of tissue, causes a great deal of the nerve pressure, and disturbs the circulation through head, neck and face; and from same the organs of the sensory system are repressed; giving disturbances through the eyes, a burning and at times accumulations, at times dimness, and at others we find the reflexes through the dryness in the throat, and yet the inclination for a little phlegm at times to be coughed or expectorated from the throat and bronchi.
11. At other times we find that the hearing becomes involved, as a roaring or as disturbing factors, - even the taste at times becoming upset.
12. We find that this is primarily from the combination of these conditions of catarrhal nature, AND a pressure as produced in the upper dorsal and through the cervical area.
13. Thus a deflection of the circulation is caused to those portions of the system, and this in turn or at times indicates the poisons or phlegm, or excretions, that become a part of the digestive disturbances for the body.
14. Thus there is a hindrance in the assimilations, and causing an upset through the eliminations of the body.
15. Also we find there are the reflexes to the organs of digestion, but not as much as might in some respects or at some times be indicated by such a condition in the soft tissue of throat and head and the circulation there.
16. Then we have the disturbances through the pelvic organs, from a sympathetic reaction, as well as from the changes in the activities of the glandular forces through the general body itself.
17. These give indications through the little puffiness at times under the eyes, the swelling, or the aching of the glands on the sides of the throat, the extension or dilating at times of the abdomen, and the general "let down" feeling through the abdomen and pelvic system.
18. As we find, these are the conditions, and as indicated, while they are minor in most respects, the combinations of these cause the anxiety and the general disturbance.
19. Then, - we would use the hydrotherapy treatments; such as may be had at the Reilly Institute, or the like, - and of these natures:
20. DO NOT give this body ANY ELECTRICAL treatments! But first give a good colonic; then afterwards have a cabinet sweat, - not too much, but taking very great precautions as to the pulse during the first two or three cabinet sweats given.
21. This would be followed by a thorough rubdown, especially with the minor corrections or stimulations from the 9th dorsal upward; particularly through the 1st, 2nd and 3rd dorsal and THROUGHOUT the cervical area; stimulating the muscular forces about the throat and neck, the face, the head; using - in the massage - a combination of a equal portions of Peanut Oil and Olive Oil.
22. The latter rubdown, of course, would be with a weakened solution of alcohol; preferably rub alcohol, for this body.
23. These - the massages and the baths - should be taken twice each week at least for the first three or four weeks. Then they may be gradually tapered off to one a week, then one in two weeks; then have a rest period from these for two to three weeks, and then repeat the whole procedure.
24. At times, or about once or twice a month, depending upon the irritation, the body should take a vaginal douche. Of course, the body may give this for itself, using only a Fountain Syringe. And to the quart of water, body temperature, put half a teaspoonful of Atomidine.
25. As to the diet, - have plenty of FRESH vegetable juices; including especially carrots, spinach, lettuce and celery. Use a Juicer to extract the juice from raw, fresh vegetables. Or, one meal each day should consist almost entirely of such raw vegetables in a salad, see?
26. Not a great deal of meat, but use fruits and nuts as the meats; and liquids a plenty.
27. Do these, and we will find bettered conditions for this body, [2250].
28. Ready for questions.
29. (Q) Eyesight seems failing, and some pain in left eye -
    (A) (Interrupting) All of these effects, as we have indicated, are a part of those disturbances to the sensory system from the repression of circulation. And the stimulation especially to those portions as indicated should clear the trouble. All of these have been taken into consideration in that given.
30. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file (See extra sheet [which was enclosed] of directions to hydrotherapist. We would refer you to: Dr. H. J. Reilly, Reilly Health Service, R.C.A. Bldg., New York City.)

BACKGROUND

1. 5/10/40 Background correspondence preceding reading:
   Eyesight seems failing, and some pain in left eye. Also catarrhal condition of sinus on left side. No pain there, only stuffiness. Eye tears a great deal. Glasses don't seem to help. Except to read with. Cannot read at all without them. Not even see print. Having menopause. Symptoms following Radium curettage in Dec. 1936. Great fatigue. Finger nails ridged perpendicular. Great dryness of skin, and vagina and all mucous membranes. Swelling of feet, ankles and fingers. Nervous jumpiness. Increase of soft, fat hips and abdomen. 3 inches; but face thin and drawn; deep wrinkle has come to hair line. Can't seem to release it. A sort of inner tension. Glands from ear drums to neck sore and swollen; tension back of neck. Have wanted to take up horseback riding but doctor fears it too violent, and as I become uncomfortable at the pit of stomach when jolted, he is perhaps right. Susceptible to head colds, and throat becomes sore in reading aloud.

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