This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of April, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - [2952], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. David E. Kahn.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [2952] and friend.

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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, [2952].
3. As we find, there are conditions that are preventing the better physical functionings through the body. These as we find, when described individually, may appear as quite an array of disturbances. But if there are the correct applications for corrective measures, we may bring most of these near to the normal functionings.
4. To be sure, from the nature of disturbances, tendencies will be left; but with precautions, and with the proper care, many yet may be the days and years of useful activity of this entity.
5. These we find, as indicated, are rather a complication of disturbances; affecting the coordination between sympathetic and cerebrospinal nervous systems and their reaction from same upon the organs of the body.
6. Then, these are conditions as we find them with this body, [2952] we are speaking of, present in this room:
7. First, in the blood supply, - the source of the disturbances arises from an inactivity and the improper stimuli for proper eliminations and coordinations in the eliminating systems.
8. Thus we have a variation in the blood pressure. While the effect has been to create an unbalanced metabolism, the blood stream itself also carries those disturbances that should be eliminated through one or the other channels of eliminations.
9. Thus we have a thinning of the walls in the arterial circulation, and this - with the pressure that is produced in the circulation - at times causes an activity in the nerve plexus along the body such that the voluntary impulses become involuntary in their activity. If these are allowed to become more excessive, there may be caused a straining, or a leakage; thus forming an activity in which there might appear a stroke, or a settling of the blood to some portion of the circulation either along the spine or to the brain itself, as to cause a paresis or a paralysis in portions of the locomotory centers. These are indicated by the pain at times that is felt especially in the right temple, and in a form of tic or a twitching that comes to the muscular forces, - as in the head, as in the limbs, the hands or arms, and even the feeling of same on portions of the body.
10. Now these are effects, not causes. The causes, as indicated, are those conditions that exist in the areas from which the activity of the blood supply - through the activity of nerve impulses - are deflected.
11. This, then, is not a heart ailment, but does affect nervously, sympathetically, the functioning of same; especially as related to the circulation between heart, liver, lungs and kidneys.
12. Then, ALL of these central organs in the central blood supply at times are affected by the general condition, but more sympathetically - save the circulation between liver and kidneys. These cause the greater distress, and the influence this has upon the lymph circulation, - which is indicated through the soft tissue, as in face, in throat, in the torso, even in the scrotum activity itself at times. All of these are reflexes.
13. In the nerve forces of the body, as indicated, there is an involvement of the conditions - or an incoordination between the sympathetic AND the cerebrospinal system.
14. Thus the centers where the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic or vegetative nerve system show some forms of a lesion. These are not such as form adherences, but are more the form of plethora lesions, or engorgements at particularly the 3rd cervical, the 4th and 5th dorsal, 9th dorsal, and the axis lumbar. These only give expression as to feelings, - as rather the heaviness, and at times especially when abed - the aching between the shoulders, in the back of the neck, and across the lower portion of the body. These are the indications of the nature and sources of disturbance.
15. As to the activity of the organs themselves, - brain forces nominally are good, their reflexes are good; yet these reflexes are being disturbed by the nature of the circulation and the pressures in the forms as indicated that exist through the body.
16. Thus at times the body doesn't remember as well as it desires; slow in giving expression, in activity of the responses in the sensory forces. No organic disturbance, but sympathetic, and a form of toxic pressures producing these disturbances.
17. In the soft tissue of face and head, through the antrum and throat, there has been for some time back a form of infection. This, from the varied nature of same, - being of a catarrhal nature, - causes a gradual seepage or drainage. This has at one time upset the digestive system very disturbingly, until the nature of the disturbance appeared to be in a form of stomach disorder. These are effects, not causes; though they have left their mark upon the tissue and the mucous membrane activity in the duodenum, especially.
18. Thus it is found that at times foods that once agreed now disagree, and at other periods there is the lack of any appetite at all, and when foods are taken they cause unpleasantness - or too much fullness, or a tendency for the body to desire to sleep or rest during the periods of digestion.
19. These are the natural results of the disturbance in the lymph and the emunctory activity, from the disturbed tissues in head and throat.
20. The activities in lungs, as indicated, are rather combined with that deep circulation, and are sympathetic; though the fullness felt in the area, both to the right and left side of lungs at times, becomes most exasperating to the body; producing shortness of breath and those activities when there is any great activity physical or mental of tiring the body a great deal.
21. Heart's activity, as indicated, while involved, is rather of the sympathetic nature; though there is in the thrombose area a full flow - and these do give disturbance.
22. In the digestive forces, as indicated, sympathetic.
23. Those as in a lobe of the liver, not so well. These are congestions, but if there are the applications to use the proper stimuli, and in the proper way and manner, there may be a better coordination established between liver and kidney circulation, and thus relieve these tensions through the body.
24. Then, in making applications, - these will require persistency and consistency on the part of the body, and keeping the correct mental attitude.
25. The greater disturbance is fear in the body. Then, that to be overcome is the fear of FEAR.
26. Know that thy body is indeed the temple of the living God. Ye have an opportunity, a mission to perform in the earth, among thy fellow men.
27. Reason, then, in self, from that angle, - "I AM His - God's. He IS mindful of me. And in applying His nature, His service, I may better serve my fellow man to the glory of Him who gives me life, light and immortality."
28. That is the approach of the attitude.
29. As to the mechanical and material applications to be made for the body, - we would use HYDROTHERAPY, in a modified form and manner.
30. Do not attempt to give this body Dry Heat Sweats. DO give the body the Fume Baths, one time with Witchhazel, the next time with Atomidine. The effects of these, as absorbed by the body through such applications, will have first the effect of stimulating the nerve ends as to assist the superficial circulation to be coordinated by the application after such Fume Baths are given and the massage is applied. Not too severe, but gently stimulate the ganglia particularly in the 3rd cervical, 4th and 5th dorsal, 9th dorsal, and through the cervical area; stimulating also the limbs AND the arms and the shoulders and neck. Not too severely, but very firmly, gently; using the combination of Camphor Oil and Peanut Oil - equal proportions - as the massage processes are given.
31. Then the regular exercise of the body. This should not be too severe, but in the open as much as practical.
32. DO give the body, very gently, at least two or three colonic irrigations; with salt and soda as the carriers to prevent this weakening the body or causing too great a reaction through the pressures upon the circulation between the kidneys AND the liver itself. The quantity would be a level teaspoonful of salt and a level teaspoonful of soda to each half gallon of water used. Do use the water body temperature.
33. Do use Glyco-Thymoline as a rinse water, when the colonics are given. This will also relieve the tendency for a prostate disturbance that, unless properly given, might eventually cause disturbance to the body.
34. Then the diet:
35. Keep away from fats, of ANY kind.
36. DO have the whole grain cereals, - brown bread, fruits and vegetables; these both cooked and raw. Fish, fowl and lamb if meats are taken. Do have plenty of sea foods in the diet.
37. Ready for questions.
38. (Q) What doctor in New York City or elsewhere would you advise to follow these directions?
    (A) For this, Reilly.
39. (Q) Approximately how long should the treatments take?
    (A) These should be taken rather in series. The first series should last about six weeks, and taking these twice each week. Leave off, then, for at least four weeks. And then take three to five more weeks.
40. (Q) How soon should I obtain results, after starting the treatments?
    (A) You should see results in the third to the fifth treatment.
41. (Q) Anything else I should do to correct the condition?
    (A) Do these, and should there arise disturbances we would give further instructions.
    Do keep that mental attitude. MIND may control the body. Not only be cured for the relief of the disturbance in the body but for what the MIND may do for others. For, as ye do it unto others, ye do to thy Maker.
42. (Q) In the beginning, what caused this condition to start?
    (A) A condition in the kidney and liver.
43. (Q) Any other mental advice?
    (A) Keep that attitude as given. Do these things consistently, persistently, for a purpose; not only materially but mentally and spiritually. EXPECT something - of self, of God.
44. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Self (one for Dr. H. J. Reilly, Reilly Health Service, R.C.A. Bldg., 1250 Sixth Ave., N.Y.C.)
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. GD's note: As I remember it, this man had a facial tic which was very distressing to him, although it was not noticeable unless called attention to.

REPORTS

1. 5/14/43 [2952]'s ltr. to EC:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I have taken the Reading which you so kindly gave me and presented it to Dr. Reilly who promised to carry it out to the letter. I believe he has done so and now that my six weeks are up, I would like to know what to do next.
   I have discussed the matter with Dave Kahn and with Dr. Reilly and would like very much that you give me a physical check reading at the earliest time you have.
   Please know that I appreciate very much the courtesies you extended to me and your sincere desire to help me. Since the condition you described is still present, please answer these questions for me as quickly as possible.
   Kindest regards to Mrs. Cayce and Miss Davis.
   1. Please check the body and inform me what the effects of the treatment have been thus far and what to do next.
   2. Were the treatments given properly as specified, by Mr. Reilly and his associates?
   3. Am I to seek any further medical advice and assistance and if so, from what Doctor and where is he located?
   4. What can I do to further aid myself to get rid of this condition?
2. 5/18/43 EC's ltr. to [2952]:
   Association For Research and Enlightenment Incorporated Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. [2952]
   Yours of the 14th - am making the appointment for the check up for the Morning of the 28th May - 10.30 to 11.30 E.W.T. Let me know where you will be at that hour - please
   Thanking you and hoping to be of help
   Sincerely [signed] Edgar Cayce
   [GD's note: EC's own typing]
3. [2952]'s response: I shall be at my office ... New York.
4. 5/18/43 See 2952-2.

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