Edgar Cayce Readings, 2371-1

(Physical Suggestion)

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EC: Yes, we have the body, [2371] and those conditions as surround same.
In the physical forces of the body we find there are those conditions as bring distress to the physical functioning. These have to do with the manner in which the blood supply as is assimilated is distributed in portions of the system; this not, as ordinarily termed, a blood condition; rather is it an element lacking in same, caused by the hindrances in a balancing in the glands as secrete in system for the various portions of the body's nominal resuscitation, and produces a character of condition that prevents the body from storing the vitality as is necessary to keep the system in an even balance; taking on at times those forms of congestion, either for the lymph portion - as for head and soft tissue in same - or at others producing a catarrhal effect in the system as related to the digestive organs themselves. This, then, may be called a HUMOR, or an effect of this disorganization in the system of those elements as make for proper distribution in system.
In meeting the needs of same, as we would find, these elements added in a proper manner would bring about a much near normal activity: Those in the thyroid solution, given in doses of three to five drops each day - once each day; and those of an active force as may be found in those serums as are a preventive of temperature producing forces in the system, or that act as an aid to the scavengers of the white blood supply - these taken cold, or in the lymph and capillaries, rather than in veins. These would be given one every five to seven days until the three doses of same are taken. We would prefer that as is prepared by Sharp & Dohme, in the form of the typhoid serum. Do that. These should be taken or given under the supervision of physicians, and one that is ESPECIALLY interested in the straining or alleviating of distresses for the physical forces of the body.
In the matter of the diet - these, especially during these periods that these properties would be taken, should be those that are nerve and blood building, rather than those of weight or of just filling in the system. Those, then, would be more of the citrous fruits in the mornings, and without those of coffees or teas, though milk, or cereal foods may be taken in the form of drink. In the noon, should be those not of meats or of much greases - but rather that as will aid in the assimilation of the gastric forces as in the digestive system. OILS may be taken, but not as GREASES. Those of vegetable oils may be used as dressings, or taken for a lubrication in the system. Small doses, rather than large, will be found more effective. These taken more often, but not more than the system may assimilate - so that, in the active forces of the gastric juices - these are not acted upon as one that PRODUCES an excess, but as enlivens or stimulates the functioning of same.
In these manners, we will find we will bring better conditions for the body of [2371]. We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

6/26/29 EC's letter to Mr. [...], friend of Mr. [5717], who referred Mr. [2371]:
Mr. [...] ..., Ohio
My dear Mr. [...]
Yours of the 18th received. I was sorry indeed that we were not able to give Mr. [2371] his reading before he went abroad. Our secretary, however, was away on her vacation and it was impossible for us to get one to fill her place during that time. Consequently, we were prevented from getting readings for anyone during that period. I have had a letter from Mr. [2371], however, and he tells me he will take the matter up with me as soon as he returns.
We are indeed glad to know that you are interested in the work we are undertaking here. I'm sure you got from Mr. [5717] something of the idea of what we were trying to do. I don't know just how much of our data you have had, so I'm sending you information concerning the work. I am glad that you consider it worthy of being passed on, and that you suggested to Mrs. [5670] that she communicate with me. I have had some very wonderful letters from Mrs. [5670], even since the Doctor's death. Mr. Brown [Thomas B. Brown] of Dayton is a member of the official Board, and is possibly as well equipped to give you the proper insight into the work as anyone, not only of the Association itself but of the WORK itself, for Mr. Brown has studied it for several years. I certainly appreciate your kindly feeling and would like very much for you to visit our place and see at first hand just what is being attempted, and how it is being carried on.
Thanking you for your letter, and hoping to have the pleasure of meeting you in person, I am
Sincerely [EC:GD]
10/18/29 Mr. [5717]'s friend's letter:
SALES DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
Mr. Edgar Cayce:-
Several months ago I recommended that Mr. [2371] write to you and obtain the help which I think you can be to him by giving him a physical diagnosis. Your reading date was set so far ahead that he could not obtain it before he sailed for Europe. Now he has returned, and I understand that he has not been able to obtain a reading up to this time, but that he has received several invitations to visit your place? How could anyone be expected to make a visit to Virginia Beach without first having obtained what he asked for and paid for? I heartily recommended your good work, but it does seem that too much effort should not be spent to induce people to make you a visit until you have given what you should. It places your boosters in a real embarrassing place to meet the condition which I have met in the case of Mr. [2371].
I would heartily recommend that you either send the reading at once or return his payment. There should be no reason for months (4 or 5) delay, and yours is certainly a work which should not be commercialized.
Sincerely, [...]
10/22/29 EC's letter to Mr. [5717]'s friend, Mr. [...]:
Mr. [...] ..., Ohio
Dear Mr. [...]
Replying to yours of the 18th, I must say that I think you have the wrong concept of our work entirely. Our appointments are five to six months already in advance. That is not taking into consideration that anything could possibly happen to me. As has been recently, unavoidable circumstances have delayed the work for two or three weeks. I am sorry Mr. [2371] has not been able to obtain his reading. We have offered several times to return his money, and will be glad to - and give him interest on it to boot! for we have more now than we can attend to. When we have asked people to visit us, we have asked them merely that their appointment might be put ahead. People in the institution are given preference. If people don't like that, they needn't apply - for the institution is builded to physically MANIFEST the work, and those COMING to the institution are given preference. That's why the invitation. I doubt if we want to see him near as bad as he wants to see us.
I'll be very glad to send him his money. I appreciate your comment, but I would rather prefer constructive than destructive.
Sincerely, [EC:GD]
10/17/30 [2371]'s letter:
The Association of National Investigators, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia
Attention: Miss Gladys Davis Dear Miss Davis:
Replying to your letter under date of September 26th.
Your association can use its pleasure in either giving the reading or returning the fee.
I sent the fee in good faith at the earnest solicitation of one of your friends and boosters at a time when it was practically an emergency.
Miss Davis, you can fully appreciate that up to the present time I am not enthusiastic about your service, however, you may proceed with the reading if you so desire.
Very truly yours, [2371]
10/24/30 GD's letter to [2371]:
Mr. [2371] ..., Ohio
Dear Mr. [2371]
We appreciate your attitude in regard to the reading, and cannot blame you for it. However, being limited as we are - with Mr. Cayce only being able to give two readings in one day - and with the great number of requests always coming in - it has made us act in a seemingly unbecoming manner to many. We realize this, and we certainly hope that we may be of service to you in some manner. Will you please give us another chance to try? We are setting a date for your reading, for the morning of Tuesday, November 4th. Will you please take the time to write us, giving us your exact location between the hours of 11:00 and 12:00 o'clock on that day - Eastern Standard Time? We are sorry to bother you even this much, but it IS necessary for us to have your exact address at the time of the reading.
Hoping to hear from you soon in regard to this, and that we may yet be of service, I am
Sincerely, [signed] Gladys Davis Assistant Secretary
11/08/30 GD's letter to [2371]:
Mr. [2371] ..., Ohio
Dear Mr. [2371]
We were very much surprised that we had no cooperation from you with the last appointment. It IS necessary - if you expect us to be prompt - for you to reply to the letter, telling us just where you will be at the given time. This is very necessary, to get anything like satisfactory information.
Now we are making another appointment for the morning of Wednesday, November 19th, between the hours of 10:00 and 12:00 o'clock, Eastern Standard Time. Please write or wire us your exact location or address for the time set. This is absolutely necessary. You once asked us NOT to wire you, so we are having to set this far enough ahead so that we may get a reply from you.
Hoping you will cooperate with us in this respect, and that we may be of service, I am
Sincerely, [signed] Gladys Davis Assistant Secretary
11/12/30 [2371]'s letter to GD:
The Association of National Investigators, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia
Attention: Miss Gladys Davis
My dear Miss Davis:
The reason your previous letter was not answered was because I was in the Hospital and not in position to reply to your communication. However, promptness on your part, as stated in a previous letter, has not been one of the strong points of your Association.
Regarding the next appointment. Unless otherwise advised by wire, I will be in ..., Ohio, on November 19th between the hours of 10:00 and 12:00 o'clock, Eastern Standard Time.
Thanking you for your communication, and with kind regards, I am
Very truly yours [2371]

REPORTS

11/19/30 GD's letter to [2371]:
Mr. [2371] ..., Ohio
Dear Mr. [2371]
We were able to get your reading this morning, even though you did not tell us your exact location for the time set. It might have given your condition in more detail if we had had that information. However, I do not know that it would have.
I hope you will follow out the instructions given, for I am sure that - if you do - you will get the results promised.
Please let us hear from you from time to time, as to how you respond to the treatment.
Hoping that we have been and may be of service, I am
Sincerely, [signed] Gladys Davis Assistant Secretary
4/09/41 GD's note: Mr. [5717]'s friend obtained Physical Reading for another friend, Mr. [2478].