This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of Mr. David E. Kahn, 20 Woods Lane, Scarsdale, N.Y., this 1st day of May, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [2552], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., Virginia Beach, Va., via N.Y. lectures.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Miss [2552].

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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, [2552].
3. As we find, there are conditions that hinder or prevent the best physical functioning in the body.
4. These are rather of the compound or complex nature; thus affecting particularly the nervous system, the abilities in assimilation, and the distribution of that assimilated.
5. Then, these are the conditions as we find them with this body, [2552] we are speaking of, present in this room:
6. The blood supply indicates the effects of poisons and the impoverishment to the blood supply. These arise from specific causes, and may be materially aided.
7. In the nervous system, or systems rather, do we find sources of the conditions that are disturbing, as well as effects produced upon the nervous systems by the disorders that exist.
8. For example, from the poisons - that is, the non-eliminated or toxic conditions - we find effects that cause reflexes to the nervous system; producing irritations that are existent in the throat and bronchi.
9. With this form of infection in the throat, the larynx and bronchi, we find that the effect of the very breath passing over affected areas in the lungs is to prevent the complete oxidization, or the supplying of sufficient oxygen to purify the blood in the lungs themselves.
10. Thus, some forms of poisons that should be eliminated there are allowed to be carried back through the system.
11. Hence the impoverishing of blood by the nerve pressures, as well as the producing of irritation to the affected areas.
12. This form of the toxic condition, then, causes the slowing of the activity through the eliminating channels; deflecting the circulation - as indicated from that given as to the purifying of the lungs or of the blood in the lungs - so as to necessitate greater elimination through other eliminating channels.
13. Thus there is a slowing of the active forces in liver, in kidneys, and in portions of the alimentary canal itself.
14. These characters of disturbance cause reflexes in the nerve forces so that there are periods when throughout the body the perspiratory system becomes cold, or at times there are flushes to portions of the body. Thus there is caused an activity in the emunctory and lymph circulation that is not normal.
15. As to the functioning of the organs themselves, - we find that some pressures exist in the upper dorsal (2nd and 3rd, more specific) and through the cervical area, which deflect the influences so as to affect the areas that are infected through the bronchi, larynx, and even the trachea itself - the stems of the bronchi to the lung area.
16. We do not find any serious conditions of infections in lungs themselves, though at the area just below the throat, or under the edge of the collarbone, there is a fullness at times - or a feeling as of pressure and irritation. These are the effects, through the sympathetic nervous system, of the conditions existing in those areas.
17. Brain forces are good. Their reflexes are very well.
18. The bronchi, trachea and larynx are affected; as are the areas of the liver and the kidneys. These become sluggish, then, at times; at others there are the tendencies for a superlative or excessive activity without an abundance of the action in eliminating poisons from the system.
19. In the digestive forces we find at times the indications of nervous indigestion, and the stomach itself tending toward a lack of expansion by the filling with foods. Thus there is a reflex from nervous conditions to trachea and bronchi, as they affect the upper or cardiac portion of the stomach itself.
20. Thus the inability to take large quantities of food, for the "feel" is as of overabundance.
21. The slowing of the activity through the liver tends to make digestion slow, or the flow of the lymph and the activity of digestive fluids as necessitated by the activity of the acids and alkaline forces or lacteals become slow.
22. This gives that tiredness that occurs at times, the feelings in the extremities - as below elbow and to the lower extremities - of the tingling sensations that occur occasionally, not always - because of the slowing of the exterior or superficial circulation.
23. The activity of the duodenum and pancrean action is not at all times normal, yet is very good considering disturbances in other portions of the body.
24. The action of that assimilated through the jejunum is very good, when once begun. There is a slowing of the movement through the colon, and this gives that fullness which at times appears; as the slowness in the lower hepatic circulation or kidneys, and their frequent at times and yet at others not abundant flow, because of the lack, apparently, of sufficient fluids through portions of the body.
25. The movements or activities through the lumbar and sacral areas produce at times, especially when there are excesses of poisons or accumulations, a heaviness or a dull ache through the area; causing very poor circulation through the lower extremities. Yet the body in its very will to act (for the body is oft long upon its feet) causes this pressure to exist in the lumbar areas.
26. In meeting the needs of the conditions, then:
27. First we would give that there be the removal, gradually, of the pressures existent in the areas of the upper dorsal and through the cervical. Apply wet heat first, and then - with the body relaxed - make corrective measures to the areas indicated; so as to relieve the tension, thus making a better flow of the lymph and emunctory activity through throat, head and neck; thus alleviating the abilities of the lungs to clarify or purify the blood circulation.
28. Also we would add to the body the "booster" effects to supply energies, and to add necessary elements for assistance in assimilation and in keeping down those tendencies for infection in the areas already partially infected, and to give better abilities for storing energies in the body. Such a "booster" we would find in the compound known as ADIRON. Begin with taking only one tablet each day, preferably with the evening meal. After ten days increase that dosage to two tablets each day; one of morning with the meal and the other at the evening meal.
29. Drink plenty of water at all times.
30. In the diet we would add a greater quantity of raw, green vegetables, that are purifying in their nature; as lettuce, radish, onions, celery and the like.
31. Be precautious as to the eliminations. Occasionally we would use the enemas or colonics to purify or clarify the colon area. Do this rather than taking too much of any drug.
32. However, if there is added about two pieces or leaves of Ambrosia Weed [Great Ragweed] with the raw salad occasionally, this should be sufficient for the eliminations - without the necessity of taking other things for that purpose. Use only the tender vine or leafy portion of the Ambrosia Weed, not the heavy. This may be used for two or three days in succession, and then left off for a period.
33. Doing these, we should bring much bettered conditions for this body, and soon alleviate those conditions about the throat and neck, and the tendency for irritation.
34. Once, twice or three times a week, when ready to retire, we would massage gently into the areas about the throat and the upper portion of the chest a compound prepared in this manner:
35. To 1 tablespoonful of Mutton Tallow, melted, add in the order named:

    Spirits of Turpentine..............1 tablespoonful,
Spirits of Camphor.................1 tablespoonful.

    This may be made by self, and applied by self. In the morning it may be bathed off. We find that this, with the other applications suggested, will relieve the conditions existent.
36. Ready for questions.
37. (Q) Is there anything that may be done to improve the hearing?
    (A) The activities of the massage as well as the corrections will aid, or prevent further inroads to the areas about the eustachian tubes that are being choked.
38. (Q) May anything be done to strengthen the eyes?
    (A) The head and neck movements will strengthen the eyes the most, if done consistently each night before retiring and each morning on first arising. Sit and gently bow the head forward three times; then as far back as possible three times. The drop the head to each side in the same way three times; then the circular motion of the head three times to the right and three times to the left. We find that this will materially aid, with the other applications, the hearing and also the eyes. For, the deflections in the dorsal and the cervical area hinder complete circulation to the organs of the sensory system; as naturally any infection to the circulation through the head and throat would tend to do.
39. (Q) Is it necessary to have the upper teeth extracted?
    (A) We would advise NOT to have this done in the beginning; though there are some needing extraction. Use rather a good antiseptic as a massage for the gums, - such as found in Ipsab. This, aided by the other treatments, will make it necessary only to remove parts of these.
40. (Q) What make of shoe, if any, would be comfortable for my foot, and where could I get the best shoes for comfort?
    (A) As indicated, owing to the pressures in the lumbar areas, the slowed circulation tends to produce disturbances especially to the bursa of the feet.
    But each evening bathe the feet in as warm water as practical, and then massage into same the compound as indicated for the throat. This will relieve the tiredness and the great pain that is at times caused through the lower portion of the lower limbs.
    We find that the Red Cross shoe, - with the lasts and the cushions, - will be the better type.
41. (Q) What doctor would you advise to make the corrections?
    (A) One fully in accord with suggestions as may be given through these channels. Those that are in sympathy with same, then, are the better.
42. (Q) Would you advise any particular way to correct the foot condition?
    (A) When there are the corrections made in the upper portion of the body there will be some made in the lumbar and sacral also which will correct the foot condition, if these are made by one in sympathy - and there will thus not be necessitated other than this as the specific or special treatment.
43. (Q) Should I follow any particular diet?
    (A) Only, as indicated, have a raw salad as the greater portion of one meal each day, so long as it agrees with the body; and we find that it will if the Adiron is used in the manner indicated.
    Do these, and keep that same attitude which has prompted the body in being of some personal help to others in seeking to know their better, or a better, relationship with the Creative Forces; by aiding them through their mental as well as spiritual selves to find a closer walk with God.
44. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Self (one for Dr. Louis H. Backman, 40 West 55th St., N.Y.C.)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (See folder [which was enclosed] regarding Ipsab. The Health Home Remedies Corp. has gone out of business, but I know the young man who has some of the stock on hand. So I can secure a bottle and mail to you if you wish me to do so. GD.)

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