This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of August, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2322], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Messrs. [341] and [849].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [2322].

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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, [2322].
3. Now, as we find, there are conditions that disturb or prevent the better normal physical functioning. While some of these are only tendencies or inclinations, others have assumed rather the more constitutional nature. Or, the system in attempting to adjust itself to those hindrances which have existed for some time causes other inclinations or tendencies.
4. These as we find have to do with the nervous system, the functioning of organs, and the reactions that are a portion of the disturbance.
5. Then, these are conditions as we find them with this body, [2322] we are speaking of, present in this room:
6. First, in the blood supply, - we find this deficient, or a form of anemia; not of the nature which arises from other than the impoverishments in certain portions of the system.
7. Thus we find quite a variation as to the character or the distribution of the red blood and white blood, and the leucocytes at various times. From this also we find a varied pulsation occurs, as well as a varied metabolism in part; yet as we find, from the very nature and character of their activity through the system, these are reflexes, and are the result then of other disturbances - some of which are deeper-seated, and others also reflex.
8. In the nervous system, - this we find is the source or the basis of the greater disturbance. There have been periods when this has apparently had little to do with the condition, yet certain impingements or subluxations have long been the basis of the deflection of circulation; thus impoverishing portions of the nerve flexes and nerve reflexes through the digestive system, the eliminating system. Thus it is the real source of the conditions which exist in the colon itself, where there is a partial prolapsus in portions and a whole prolapsus in others.
9. Thus we have an impoverishment by the taxations to the system from toxic forces, as well as the upsetting of the digestive forces, and the stomach disturbances that have been a part of the conditions for which applications have been suggested.
10. These as we find are rather the result of those disturbances arising from subluxations in the lumbar, sacral, and in the 11th and 12th dorsal center. Naturally from such there arises sympathetic deflections also in the 4th and 5th dorsal, as well as conditions at times arising through the upper cervical, that are in the main rather sympathetic. However, at times there is a deflection from activities of the circulatory forces through the upper portion of the body, as the lower portion of lungs, as even sympathetic reactions at times through the secondary nervous forces that reflect from organs of the sensory system themselves.
11. Hence we have found at times that there is easily the contraction of cold, with a great deal of disturbance to the mucous membranes of throat, face and nasal passages. And with that indicated as the basis, combined with poisons arising, there have been periods of a great deal of disturbance to the body.
12. Much better are the conditions in some respects, for naturally the less taxation there is the better are the eliminations, the better are the assimilations, and improvements arise.
13. But as we find, in going about to make the corrections that would be of a permanent nature, there are those conditions as indicated that must be taken into consideration.
14. There must be the mechanical changes wrought, and also properties taken that may be assimilated by the system to assist in correcting the conditions which have become in part constitutional from regularly deflected nervous impulses to portions of the system's activities. Hence a form of colitis has been caused, with a great deal of mucous through portions of the body, and the activities to the lymph circulation in all portions of the body being disturbed through the sympathetic as well as direct conditions which disturb the functioning of organisms in this system.
15. First, then;
16. We would go about to have specific corrections made mechanically (preferably osteopathically) in the coccyx, the sacral and lower lumbar, and 11th and 12th dorsal; COORDINATING the other portions of the cerebrospinal reflexes that coordinate with the superficial and the deeper circulation in the nerve forces of the body, in the upper dorsal and throughout the cervical areas.
17. These corrective treatments should be twice a week for at least the first fifteen; after that once a week for another eight to ten or twelve, which should make for sufficient corrections.
18. During the periods of the osteopathic or mechanical adjustments, there should be at least two of the full colonic irrigations; not merely to dilate but to aid the colon in eliminating the toxic forces and mucous which will have been a part of the accumulations above the area of the prolapsus in the lower part of the transverse and upper part of the descending colon. We would have these at least a month or six weeks apart, but these should be given - to cleanse and to purify the alimentary canal.
19. We would take internally a compound which would be prepared in the manner we will indicate, for a better activity through the assimilating system of the body, and for the functioning of the glands as related to stimulating activity through the colon, as well as the liver, pancreas and spleen.
20. To 2 ounces Elixir of Lactated Pepsin as the carrier, add - in the order named:

    Pure Grain Alcohol (90% proof).........1/2 ounce,
Tincture of Stillingia.................1/2 ounce,
Essence of Wild Ginger...................1 ounce,
Ambergris, dissolved in 1 ounce of
Grain Alcohol........................15 grains,
Sufficient Distilled Water
to then make..........................6 ounces,
that is, 6 ounces of the entire solution, you see.

    The dosage would be a teaspoonful twice each day; of mornings before the meal is taken, and of evenings upon retiring.
21. As to the diets, - keep away from acid-producing foods. Hence, these are rather the DON'T'S:
22. Do not eat hog meat, save crisp breakfast bacon which may be taken in moderation two or three times a week.
23. Do not eat white bread; rather use whole wheat, rye, or corn bread - preferably made with milk and yellow meal.
24. During each day - sometime during the day - have at least one or more green raw vegetables.
25. No fried foods.
26. The meats should consist principally of fish, fowl or lamb, but these either roasted or broiled - not ever fried.
27. Keep away from the heavy fats.
28. Have plenty of fruits and vegetables; well-cooked vegetables.
29. No white potatoes, though the yams would be very well.
30. Do these, being consistent; and we will find we will fit the body physically for much more activity and a much better service in this experience.
31. Ready for questions.
32. (Q) What should be done for the feet, that are giving trouble?
    (A) When those conditions are corrected in the coccyx and lumbar, we will find that the circulation which has caused disturbance in the lower extremities will be materially aided.
    As for local conditions, - we would massage the feet and ankles, and to the knees, once a week, with a weak solution made from old coffee grounds; that is, used coffee grounds, but not sour grounds. Take about two ups of used grounds and boil thoroughly in about a gallon or gallon and a half of water. Do not strain, but leave the grounds in same, and use for massaging - when cooled sufficiently, of course; not using same hot, neither cold, but tepid. Set the feet in same, and massage (with the grounds AND the weak coffee) to the knees. This will have sufficient of the tannic acid to change the circulation; as well as assisting greatly in combination with the other treatments to strengthen the muscular forces in those areas that have been deflected activities by subluxations in the coccyx and the sciatic area.
33. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See extra sheet [which was enclosed] of directions for Osteopath. We would refer you to Dr. J. R. Tucker, 411 Masonic Temple Bldg., Raleigh, N.C.
    See extra direction [which was enclosed] for druggist in preparing compound. The Ambergris may be hard to obtain. If the druggist does not have it, try having him order it from Eimer & Amend, 18th St. & Third Ave., New York City.
    At your convenience, please let us have a written history of your case to the time of obtaining the Reading, so we may have something with which to compare our information.
    See Alkalin-Reacting Diet List [which was enclosed].)

REPORTS

1. Remarks after the reading [2322-1]: "I was born with a slight curvature of the lower spine, which has been basis of all my trouble; x-rays taken, considered operation, etc."
2. 8/22/40 He obtained a Life Reading - see 2322-2.

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