This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of December, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [3453], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Notes read to and transcribed by Jeanette Fitch.) Harmon Bro.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [3453].
2. As we find, there are disturbing conditions that prevent the better physical functioning of the body. The sources of these are apparently quite at variance to the results or effects created in the body.
3. We find that there are two definite subluxations in the cerebrospinal system that are the sources of the disorder.
4. For a long period there has existed a subluxation in the 3rd and 4th dorsal. More recently a subluxation has existed in the areas of the 10th, 11th, and 12th dorsal with a lesion in the sacral and 1st coccyx center. With the changes either in physical activity or cold, or excitement in any form through the vegetative nerve system or sensory impulses, there is caused a contraction of that which has grown to be a reflex in the upper dorsal upon the bronchi and larynx.
5. These cause a great deal of trouble with the whole respiratory system. While the applications that have been made relieve the areas at the time, they tend to cause a condition with the digestive system and the heart activity that is growing to be aggravating to the kidneys.
6. As we find, then these need long series of corrective measures osteopathically administered. These will require that there be first the corrections in the sacral and coccyx and lower dorsal area, with glandular relaxation during these periods, and there would be required some fifteen corrections through the cervical. At first these may tend to aggravate the condition, but if kept up - using the centers through the frontal portion, as the patches of lymph and emunctory activities at the collar bone on either side of the throat and neck, at the sternum or just before the edge of stomach, and at the pubic centers - to relax the body's activities, we will bring better conditions.
7. When the first series of corrections have been made, we would then rest a period of some five to six weeks. Then have a series of corrections especially in the upper dorsal, then coordinating the cervical and lumbar and sacral with corrections being made in the upper dorsal.
8. Throughout these periods, when there are those spasmodic reactions of the asthmatic condition, or the tendency for upsetting the digestive system, use this combination as an inhalant. Put an equal amount of Compound Tincture of Benzoin and Oil of Eucalyptus in boiling water, and a cover over the head so that the fumes may be inhaled - preferably warm fumes or steam fumes, as these would be.
9. Be mindful that good eliminations are kept throughout the period when these corrections are being made. For as drosses are increased by the manipulations, there will be greater quantities of disturbances to be eliminated through alimentary canal else there will be the tendency for the poisons loosed in the system - with the first one or two treatments, especially if there is a great change in the weather - to cause spasmodic reactions to be greater through the lung and nasal passages and throat.
10. Keep the body building diet, adding vital energies. As we find, KalDak would be most helpful here. Take a level teaspoonful once each day, preferably for this body with milk and cream. This will aid in the digestion as well as adding the necessary elements for better body building forces.
11. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) Should there be any restrictions in the diet?
    (A) Especially refrain from sweets, also from any great quantity of starches at any one meal. Keep rather the well balanced diet, tending towards green vegetables often.
13. (Q) Would the body condition be helped by having another child?
    (A) Not in the present conditions. After the corrections have been made, this might be helpful - if the proper precautions are taken.
14. (Q) Would it be well to go to the mountains during the period of the spell?
    (A) These would be very well, but it is not necessary if the corrections are made. It would be well for the corrections to be made in an environment where there is a higher altitude.
15. (Q) Any suggestions as to place or doctor?
    (A) In the mountains of North Carolina or Arizona.
16. We are through with this reading.

    Two copies to Self (one for the osteopath - Please let us have the name and address of the one you choose. If you take the treatments in the New York area, we would refer you to Dr. George N. Coulter, 18 East 41st St., N.Y.C.)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Two Miss Goodall for indexing
    (12/07/43 GD's note: KalDak is distributed by The KalDak Company, Hollister Building, Lansing, Michigan. It sells for $2.50 a package.)

BACKGROUND

1. 9/25/43 She wrote: "Through kind friends I have heard about you... For about 15 yrs. I have had spells every little while. I just can't get air. The doctors call it asthma. They say it is incurable. I have a spell just now that has lasted 5 wks., and I am not right yet. If you think it is better for me to come to you I will come. It is a little hard for me to come as I have a 20 mo. old baby."
2. 10/15/43 "It is about 7 wks. now that this spell has lasted... I have been taking asthma powder but it doesn't help much."
3. 11/43 She verified appointment submitting questions: "The bad spell starts end of August until end of Sept., but this year it lasted until middle of Nov."

REPORTS

1. 12/15/43 She wrote: "I am going to follow your rdg. exactly. I went to Dr. Geo. N. Coulter, D.O., in N.Y.C. on Tuesday. He said everything is exactly as you said. I am taking 2 tr. a wk. Everything feels sore after the 1st tr., just as you said it would. I am thankful for the rdg. I only pray now that this may be the cure, that I won't get it any more..."
2. 3/25/44 She wrote: "I would like to have a check rdg. I followed the 1st one exactly. I had 15 tr. from the D.O. the 1st series, waited 6 wks. and had 2 tr. on the 2nd series, and now I get a bad attack again for 3 days and it isn't gone yet. I inhaled that Benzoin and Eucalyptus but it doesn't help much. I still take that KalDak in milk and cream. I haven't eaten any cake or candy, and a little starch food. Why did it come back so bad? For about 3 mos. I didn't have any attack. How many more tr. or what else can I do to prevent an attack?"
3. 5/29/44 She verified appointment, submitting questions: "What has caused the 4 bad spells of terrible hard breathing, and what can I do to relieve this? Should osteopathic treatments be continued? Suggest best manipulation. Should KalDak be continued, if so in what manner? Would candy or cake be harmful to my condition? Will I ever be cured?"
4. 6/08/44 EC gave her check reading 3453-2.

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