This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of August, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2793], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

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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, answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here.
3. As we find, the disturbances in the present are rather as warnings. And the body should take those precautions to remove the causes of the disturbances, which are partially an unbalanced chemical condition and poisons that arise from a form of toxic force.
4. Also there has been a strain in the structural areas that are in the present leaving the results or effects of same in the body.
5. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [2793] we are speaking of:
6. In the blood supply we find there are tendencies for toxic forces, from the tendencies for the chemical changes and the acidity. Thus a disturbance in the metabolism and katabolism of the system.
7. We also find stress in the nerve forces, from the pressures produced by this excess of poisons or acidity, or toxic condition; especially in those areas where - sometimes back - there was a strain to the lower portion of the lumbar area, or a wrench.
8. And this now, from the disturbance, not only produces this pressure but makes for an inflammation to the covering of the bone itself, - in the hip and the socket area, or the pelvic bone. Thus the condition which exists in these portions of the body.
9. In the functioning of organs the unbalance makes some irregularity as to the blood pressure, though this is more in the present of a sympathetic nature, and arises as much from the toxic forces and the plethoric tendency in colon as from any other condition.
10. Necessarily, the nerve forces are involved in same.
11. The lungs and the digestive forces are very good at times; though there is at times a tendency for shortness of breath, owing to the change in the circulation through these areas and the tendency for the digestives forces to become clogged.
12. Heart, liver and lungs, with kidneys, become then the source of the lack of proper coordinating or eliminating forces in the body. These cause, then, this toxic condition.
13. In making corrections, then -
14. First we would begin with hydrotherapy treatments, at least two each week; one, we would say, on Monday, the other on Friday. But between these we would have one period when only the Infra Red treatment would be given, and it should be obtained through the same sources or channels the hydrotherapy treatments are obtained.
15. The hydrotherapy should include, at least in the first twenty days, two colonic irrigations.
16. Each general hydrotherapy treatment should include a light sweat, the hot and cold water shower or needle spray, and a thorough massage; not attempting to make any adjustments, but a thorough massage, using a good oil rub.
17. And at least once each week, between the two general hydrotherapy treatments, we would give the Infra Red light - at least for thirty minutes - over the hip AND the lower portion of spine. Following the Infra-Red light there should be given a good massage over the left hip, the left limb.
18. Then, in the diet, - leave off ANY of carbonated drinks and those that contain alcohol in ANY form. Sufficient of these properties should be had in the regular foods. No cake, no pies, pastries or such things. These should be left out if the diet.
19. Have plenty of bread, - whole wheat, brown bread, pumpernickel or the like.
20. No rare meats, no beef.
21. Fish, fowl or lamb may be taken.
22. No fried foods at all.
23. Do these, if we would bring the better conditions for this body, [2793].
24. Ready for questions.
25. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. He previously had a Physical Rdg., for wife, Mrs. [1389].
2. 3/23/40 He referred [2153] for a Physical Rdg.
3. 9/13/40 He referred Mr. [2345] for a Life Rdg.
4. 8/01/42 [2793]'s ltr. to EC:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Judge:
   This will confirm our conversation of this morning pertaining to a physical reading to be held on Wednesday, August 5th, 1942, at 10:30 A.M.
   I will wire you Tuesday as to my whereabouts at that time.
   I was born July 18th, 1908, and reside at ... W. Va.
   I am particularly interested in finding out what is wrong with my left leg and hip and ascertaining what course of treatment to follow to correct this condition.
   Enclosed please find my check for $20.00 and hoping that the above information will be sufficient, I remain,
   Very sincerely yours, [2793]

REPORTS

1. 3/17/43 He requested a Physical Rdg., for [2948].
2. 8/26/43 [2793]'s letter to EC:
   Dear Judge:-
   I am taking the opportunity of writing you and thanking you for everything you have done for me and mine.
   My oldest son is having a little trouble and I would like for you to send me a couple of applications for some readings.
   Also I have a dear friend of mind here in ... who would like to have a reading for his wife.
   If it is at all possible, will you please give me a definite appointment for one or two readings at your earliest convenience.

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