This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 27th day of March, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self through Mr. [1662], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Hugh Lynn Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [1662] and Mrs. [1661].

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1. HLC: 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, [2474].
3. Now as we find, there are many commendable conditions and reactions; yet there are specific disturbances that cause great anxiety in the body-functioning at times.
4. To be sure, from these effects there are other disturbances. These have remained rather hidden, as they are of the nature as to arise occasionally - hence under the stress produced they become hard to locate.
5. These are the conditions then, as we find them with this body, [2474] we are speaking of:
6. In the blood supply we find very good reactions in most every form. Yet in the effluvium there is indicated a form of fluor, or condition, showing that there is a lack of thorough assimilation of that digested by the body.
7. Hence, from the position, this produces in the nerve system those pressures that cause the violent headaches, - which at times appear as a partial paralysis of a side of the face; so that through the eye and a portion even of the frontal brain center there appears rather the separate or tangible movement. This is caused by such long pressures that have brought about the nature of the disturbance itself.
8. In the nervous system, or systems, there are pressures that prevent the coordination of the sympathetic and cerebrospinal centers as related to that area from which the duodenum receives its impulse in nerve force for the lymph and emunctory circulation at periods of assimilating the gastric flow of the digestive system.
9. Thus we have the nerves of the hypogastric and pneumogastric center as the area in which this lack of proper stimulation exists. This is in the ganglia upon the left side at the junction of the 5th and 6th dorsal center.
10. The reaction from this lack of coordination of impulse is to build on the organs of assimilation, as controlled by the hypogastric and pneumogastric center, what may be called a fullness - that bursts, as it were, upon the activity of that portion of the jejunum, emptying from the pylorus into the jejunum. To be sure, branches from this plexus (the pneumogastric and hypogastric) are active to the liver, the gall duct, the spleen and the pancreas, and the flow of the activity from the pylorus portion of the stomach to and through the duodenum.
11. Hence a spasmodic condition is produced in the flow when the headache is the most violent; though the area from which the impulse arises does not suffer as does the reflex center from the brain TO the plexus that controls the activity in the digestive system.
12. As to the general activity to the organs of the body, - owing to the general stress in the nervous system, we do not find organically that there is other than a sympathetic reaction in heart, liver or kidneys; but all of these to be sure, under the great stress that arises, become sympathetically involved. We find that the spleen and the flow of the excretions through the gall duct DO have repression in their activity.
13. Then, these are the conditions as we find with this body, [2474]:
14. In meeting these conditions, many portions of the system's reaction are to be taken into consideration. For, owing to the very nature and subtleness of the reactions, it will require patience, persistence, and the proper manner of THINKING; as well as the aid that may be given by others in aiding the body to respond to all forms of nerve reflexes that have been so long involved.
15. Hence we would give these rather as an outline, - and there will be required a series of applications, with those properties that will aid in "boosting", as it were, the gastric flow - until a proper coordination may be established between the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus as coordinates with the ganglia in the cerebrospinal centers. And these centers, too, need their stimulation.
16. We would begin taking with each meal a small quantity of Elixir of Lactated Pepsin. Do not take more than four or five drops, in a little water. Of course, a teaspoonful might be considered a dose, but it is the reaction from this small quantity that is needed - with the activity of the hypogastric BY the changes that are to be wrought with the impulses created in the body-force itself.
17. Hence we would have the osteopathic adjustments with special reference to the areas throughout the controlling of the assimilation and the flow of that digested from the stomach, the duodenum AND the upper part of the jejunum; or the area from the 4th dorsal to the 9th dorsal, with PARTICULAR reference to the lesion at the 5th and 6th dorsal.
18. We would have at least six to ten of such adjustments osteopathically.
19. Then we would leave off the adjustments for a period of a week; then we would have six to ten more, with special reference - then - to coordinating ALL centers of the area from the lower portion of the stomach, or from the 11th and 12th dorsal - then - to the 1st cervical.
20. To be sure, not JUST the cerebrospinal centers are to receive attention, but the head and neck - though not so severe; more the side of the face and the neck, at the upper portion of the 2nd and 3rd cervical. Then the side of the face, the chin, the nasal passage - all of this is to receive some attention.
21. The stimulating of the ganglia and the removal of the pressure by proper adjustment in the 5th and 6th dorsal center, should bring relief for this body.
22. At the beginning of the first rest period from the osteopathic treatments, - that is, after the first six to ten adjustments have been made, - we would start with the use of the vibration from hand therapy by an individual who carries healing in his body and mind.
23. Let such an individual, for at least twenty minutes, every other day, place his hands on the patient in this manner - right next to the skin, you see, in direct contact with the body:
24. Sitting upon the left side of the body (so as to make the applications easier), rub the hands well together, dry, and then place the right hand (with the body lying prone, of course) over the 5th and 6th dorsal center - next to the flesh itself - that is, under the spine at this area, see? Then place the left hand over the gall duct and lacteal duct plexus - which would be more on the right side of the body, you see, opposite the navel - which controls the (lymph) activity of the flow. And it will be found that this hand vibration will be beneficial even under the periods of great stress. Of course, for some weeks - yes, for a month or so - there will be recurrent spells with the headache, but they will gradually lessen, if all of these applications are followed as outlined; not just part, but all of that suggested.
25. Let these hand vibrations be applied by a healer for at least a period of ten times in succession, - that is, every other day for at least ten applications; or until the corrections have been made. But we would not begin these until the first series of osteopathic treatments has been completed, you see - so that there will be the better reactions.
26. Do these, and we will bring relief for this body.
27. Ready for questions.
28. (Q) What recommendations would you make as to diet for the body?
    (A) These have been a part of the experiences of the body, and it has reached those stages where it finds it is necessary to change rather regularly, and to be rather specific as to diet.
    That which has been set as to its order is not bad, and will be found to be much better as these changes come about gradually, by the correction osteopathically and the change in the gastric flow through taking the small quantities of Pepsin.
29. (Q) Would you recommend anyone for the healing work with the hands, in connection with this case?
    (A) One who is very close to the body. Such as [1662] would be VERY good.
30. (Q) Is it understood correctly that [1662] has the necessary ability to aid in this case?
    (A) He has the necessary ability. Also he has the ability to direct such applications by suggestion to the body so as to become a helpful influence.
31. (Q) Is there an osteopath you would recommend for this body?
    (A) Any of those that are in sympathy with suggestions through these sources. Such an one may be indicated or found through [1646], or some may be indicated from here who are in sympathy with those applications as outlined.
32. (Q) Any other suggestions at this time, either for the body or for [1662] in giving the healing vibrations?
    (A) Of course, the detailed suggestions needed here are more for the one who makes the mechanical osteopathic adjustments. Let such an one follow those directions outlined here.
    As to the applications to be made by [1662], - be patient, be persistent, and be prayerful. For, we know that in union there is strength.
33. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Mr. [1662]
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (3/27/41 GD's note: See extra sheet of directions [which was enclosed] for the Osteopath. Let us know the one whom you choose, so we may get a report on the case from him at the proper time - from the osteopathic viewpoint. These are the osteopaths in Philadelphia with whom we have had correspondence, and who are familiar with our work:
    Dr. Earl H. Gedney, 5331 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia, Penna. (was told about our work through patients in his clinic).
    Dr. C. Paul Snyder, 1721 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Penna. (eye, ear, nose and throat specialist, recommended by our Dr. M. L. Richardson of Norfolk, Va., although he - Dr. Snyder - does not know of our work).
    Dr. C. Haddon Soden, Phila. Saving Fund Bldg., Phila; recommended by Dr. Frank Dobbins of N.Y.C., and has had some experience with our work, though we do not have a complete report from him on any case.
    Dr. Floyd Whitebread, 1601 Chestnut St., Phila., sent us a report on Mr. [1646]'s case - seemed greatly interested.
    Dr. Elisha T. Kirk, 20 W. Baltimore Ave., Media, Penna., has known of our work for many years and cooperated in some cases.)

REPORTS

1. 4/05/41 Mr. [1662]'s letter: "...The migraine friend, [2474], who has been much occupied since our return, informs me this morning that he and his wife have gone over the report very thoughtfully, and that he is ready to follow in all respects the instructions given. We have an appointment for Monday, to settle the details; and I shall try to keep a careful record of the progress of this case, expecting to be able to add another successful healing to your long list, and an impressive testimony to your files..."

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