This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of May, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2533], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [2533].

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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 that may be asked.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [2533].
3. Now as we find, in the main conditions are very good throughout the general physical forces. And yet when the disturbances are analyzed, one might consider conditions not good at all. Yet as we find, the disturbances are such that these would be as warnings, as things that might arise or conditions that would develop from those hindrances which we find existent at the present time.
4. These, then, are the conditions of which the body should be warned:
5. We find that in some times back there has been a strain upon the body structural forces, either by a wrench or by slipping, or by a fall. This is in the sacro-ileac plexus; so that the area of the lumbar axis is affected, in that it has set one hip out of alignment (not much; about a sixteenth of an inch, if by measurement).
6. Thus, with taxations, - that is, with long walking, long standing, or sitting in one position for a long time, a strain is produced upon this balance. Hence the pressures through the area upon the adrenals are disturbing the body-balance. This - dependent upon whether there were cold or congestion, or any undue strain or unbalanced condition towards the chemical forces of the body - MIGHT affect either the sensory system (through the reflex, from pressure on kidneys) or cause a form of acid in the system as to make those conditions in the structural portions of the body become aggravated, inflamed, or bring tensions on the areas of the muscular forces in the form akin to neuritic or rheumatic reactions.
7. This might also slow the circulation, as is the normal flow, between heart, liver and kidneys. For, as may be indicated in the present, there is at times a slowness or coldness. Not that there is a skip of heart beat, but a slowing of the reactions through the lumbar and sacral - and thus to the lower extremities of the body.
8. In making corrections for these conditions, we find that the general condition of the body may be greatly improved also - as those conditions for organs of the sensory system, the conditions through the lumbar and sacral-ileac plexus, as well as the lower extremities.
9. These we would do osteopathically. Have about five to six such adjustments, and one or two thorough hydrotherapy treatments. These SHOULD make corrections that might save the body great distress later on.
10. In making the corrections, have a balance between the right and the left limb, AND the correction mostly to be made is in the sacro-ileac - or from the first lumbar throughout the sacral, and especially in the lumbar axis.
11. The hydrotherapy treatment, to aid in the stimulation, should include a light sweat and a thorough rubdown, such as a Swedish massage. This would only be necessary a few times, though it is very good for anyone at least once a month, or oftener.
12. Ready for questions.
13. (Q) Who would be suggested for the osteopathic corrections?
    (A) Anyone in sympathy with the suggestions, see?
14. (Q) Give instructions whereby I will keep myself in good health through Mind-Power now latent in self.
    (A) By keeping an equal balance in the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of the body-functioning. To be sure, it is necessary for normal physical functioning. It is necessary for normal physical reactions, or the exercise as well as relaxation in same. The same should apply also to the mental, and also to the spiritual aspects. For, they are one. But keep a normal balance, not being an extremist in any direction, - whether in diet, exercise, spirituality or morality, - but in all let there be a coordinant influence. For, every phase of the physical, mental and spiritual life is dependent upon the other. They are one, as the Father-God is one.
15. (Q) What exercises of mind and body are best to increase my energy and capacity for work?
    (A) Keeping, as just indicated, an increase - or by learning something every day. This doesn't mean as knowledge alone, not to be applied, but APPLY that you know already!
16. (Q) Outline breathing exercises best for purifying the body.
    (A) Three to five minutes of morning and evening - before an open window, of course - that of rising on the toes with the hands gradually raised above the head at the same time, breathing in deeply. The better way is to breathe first through one nostril, then the other, but this is not easily done - in the beginning. This is the best exercise that may be taken by most any body. For this is not only an exercise of the respiratory system but of all the muscular forces. Watch a cat or a tiger as it stretches. That is the exercise for the muscular forces.
    If there is the attempt to vary the breathing from the right to the left nostril, keep same balanced. The left nostril is the spiritual, or the easing; the right nostril is the strength. So keep 'em balanced! Don't get too much strength - that is, don't get more physical strength than you are able to keep balanced through the system. Two to three times through each nostril is the better way, for the expansion of the lungs and for the purifying of circulation by same. Breathe IN through the nostril, OUT through the mouth - when taking such exercise.
17. (Q) What is disease and the purpose of the germs produced; as example, my throat and gums?
    (A) Disease arises from, first, dis-ease - as a normalcy that IS existent and yet becomes unbalanced. Disease is, or dis-ease is, a state at variance to the ideal or first cause or first principle. Then, in its final analysis, disease might be called sin. It is necessary to keep a balance.
    And those who are in a material world are naturally subject to, and in contact with, sin. Thus the individual entity or soul-entity is to meet, to come in contact with, to overcome, to subdue same. For, what is the first premise? "Be fruitful, multiply, but SUBDUE the earth."
    Then, dis-ease is of the earth-earthy.
18. (Q) Any suggestions for the gums, teeth and throat?
    (A) The use of Ipsab would be well, but this exercise will change much of these conditions - with the kind of breathing exercise indicated.
19. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file (GD's note at time of reading: See extra sheet [which was enclosed] of directions for Dr. Irvin.
    Questions not asked: 5. Considering all forces at work as they affect my wife and me, is the near future favorable time to us for child conception and development? 6. Is it true that rubber or composition soles or heels on footwear is injurious to the health by reason of cutting man off from the magnetic Earth Contact? 7. Give any information indicated for me in the field of telepathy. 8. Any other suggestions for my development?)

BACKGROUND

1. He previously obtained two Life Readings.

REPORTS

1. 9/04/42 See 2533-4, another Life Reading.
2. 5/28/46 Report from Mr. [2533]:
   REPORT FORM FOR ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, INCORPORATED Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Name of Patient [2533] Case No. 2533-3 Address ..., Va.
   Age at date of reading 37 Sex M Date of Reading 5/26/42
   Chief Complaint Discomfort across lower back
   Date of Onset. March 1942
   Duration Noticeable 2 months
   Reoccurrence [No response]
   Intensity [No response]
   Physician's Diagnosis and Treatment: Same as Reading
   Reading's Recommendations:
   1. Osteopathic corrections in sacro-ileac from 1st lumbar throughout the sacral. 2. Swedish massage with light sweat in cabinet bath 3. [No response] 4. [No response]
   Duration of Treatment: No. of years Months 2
   Results of Treatments: Cured Relief (checked) Failure
   At the end of 1 year 2 year 3 year (circled)
   Date May 28, 1946 Signed [2533] (Patient, parent or guardian)
   Note: Please give name and address of any physicians who helped you carry out your reading.
   Dr. C. W. Irvin Dr. M. L. Richardson

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