This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of July, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2307], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [257] & Mr. [2345].

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.
3. Now as we find, there are disturbing conditions which prevent the better normal physical functionings. While these are not causing unusual distresses or disturbances in the present, they are of a nagging nature, - and without corrections in the present may bring about disturbances that would be hard to eliminate.
4. These as we find affect primarily the nervous system, and arise from glandular disturbances. These have been of a gradual development, as indicated in those periods when the body has been under great tension or when there has been an upsetting of the physical forces in one manner or another.
5. The blood supplies indicate a thyroid disturbance as well as a glandular disturbance affecting the metabolism of the system; these arising form deflections from subluxations in the pancrean area and a compound deflection from the thyroids.
6. We find that these cause periods when there is the lack of proper assimilation, proper elimination, and when there is the easily tiring; then at other periods the very high tension to the nerve forces of the body, producing fretfulness or peevishness, in a manner, - as might be called by the close associates or family.
7. These make for hard conditions not only for the body but for others about the body.
8. The causes of these are not only from the subluxations, but from the unbalancing caused by these in the chemical forces of the system itself.
9. These, then, cause disturbance through the functioning of the organs of the circulatory system; heart, liver and kidneys.
10. All of these combine to produce those reactions as we find indicated in the body.
11. In meeting the needs of the conditions as we find them:
12. First, we would begin with the hydrotherapy applications from a physiotherapist who would include corrections or adjustments with same; that is, the steam baths, thorough rubdowns, and the corrections in the areas from the 9th dorsal upward; later coordinating those areas from the 9th dorsal to the end of the spine WITH the corrections made through the dorsal and cervical areas.
13. Also during the hydrotherapy and massage treatments we would have the high colonics to reduce the activities of poisons that are as accumulations from the toxic forces of the system; bringing a better condition for the pulsation, the blood supply, the blood pressure to nearer normal, and relieving the tension from the conditions indicated in the glandular forces as well as in the muscular forces of head, neck and shoulders.
14. Occasionally, but not too often - though consistently - we would take small doses of Atomidine to purify the activities of the glandular forces of the body; one minim each morning before the meal, in half a glass of water, for five days. Then leave off for five days. Then take again for five days. Then leave off for fifteen days. Then take for three days. Then leave off for five. Then take for three more. This should last during the periods of the adjustments, as well as the cleansing forces through the hydrotherapy treatments.
15. As to the diets, - keep away from fried foods of any kind, and from rare or red meat of any kind. Preferably use only fish, fowl or lamb as the meats. Have plenty of raw vegetables in the diet each day.
16. Doing these, as we find, consistently, we should bring bettered conditions for this body of [2307].
17. Ready for questions.
18. (Q) What is condition of my teeth?
    (A) These need local attention; but with the corrections and the removal of poisons in the manners indicated, and the local attention, there should be much better conditions with these.
19. (Q) What exercise?
    (A) Walking is the best exercise, or golf included with same.
20. (Q) How much rest do I need daily?
    (A) At least eight hours. It is well to budget the time so that there are periods of recreation, periods of rest, periods of labor, and periods of development of the mind, or concentration on activities that have not to do with the daily labors.
21. (Q) What is the condition of my organs?
    (A) As has been indicated.
    Do as we have outlined, if we would bring the better physical forces for this body.
22. We are through for the present.

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    (See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for Physiotherapist.
    Atomidine is manufactured by The Atomidine Company, 64 E. Sydney Ave., Mt. Vernon, N.Y.
    At your convenience, please let us have a history of your case to the time of obtaining the Reading, so we may have something with which to compare our information. Also let us have the name of the Physiotherapist you choose, so we may put him on our mailing list.)

BACKGROUND

1. 7/09/40 Background correspondence preceding reading:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   This will acknowledge your letter and application which I trust, is filled out correctly. You will likewise find inclosed my check covering this application for membership in the Association For Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
   I appreciate the time you have set for me and shall be at my residence, ..., at the designated time, the afternoon of the 11th, 3:30 to 4:30 E.S.T. In the event I find it utterly impossible to be at the above address, shall wire you, but unless you hear from me to the contrary, I shall be there.
   Please give me a complete mental and physical reading on my body and advise me how to enjoy good health and happiness. You will find below a list of questions which I would appreciate your answering:
   How long have I had this ailment. What caused the condition originally. What diet is best for me. What exercise is best for me. What causes condition in neck. Why am I so tense all the time. Who would be best doctor if one is suggested. How much rest do I need daily. What is condition of teeth. What is condition of my organs. How long will it take to bring me to complete good health mentally and physically.
   Looking forward to receiving your report, remain
   Sincerely yours,
2. 7/11/40 Due own illness changing appointment to Saturday morning. Advise address 10:30 to 11:30 if satisfactory.

REPORTS

1. 7/19/40 Mr. [2307]'s ltr. to EC:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Virginia
   My dear Mr. Cayce:
   Wish to thank you for your letter of July 15th and to likewise acknowledge the reading which reached me early in the week.
   Found this reading intensely interesting and feel certain the results obtained from the application will more than warrant and justify itself. As soon as I can arrange my schedule in the office am going to contact the only physiotherapist in the city and arrange the course of treatment you prescribed and shall advise you from time to time the progress am making. Shall likewise advise you the name of the individual giving this treatment as soon as I contact him, so that this can complete your records, as requested.
   Shall call upon you from time to time as the occasion warrants. [2307]
2. 8/20/40 He referred his sister-in-law, Mrs. [2325], for a Physical Rdg.
3. 9/14/40 He wrote HLC saying he had not been able to secure the Atomidine - we ordered it sent to him from Meredith Drug Co.

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