This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 322 Grafton Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, this 25th day of May, 1925, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [4171].

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

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1. GC: You will give a physical and mental reading of this body at this time, with suggestions for the improvement of any of these conditions. You will answer the questions relative to this body that I will ask you.
2. EC: Now, we find the physical conditions in this body very good in many respects, yet we find those abnormal conditions and those conditions with which the general system has to combat, that may become the destructive forces in the system. Hence the tendency of irritability in the body, in physical and mental conditions at times, for with the over-crowding of the conditions that may become destructive, the body fails at times to respond to the equilibrium necessary to keep the body in normal physical conditions.
3. Now these are conditions, then, as we find them in the physical forces, [4171] we are speaking of. First:
4. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find tends to be above the normal in pressure, and is produced by the overtaxing of the eliminations in the system, especially the high pressure produced on kidneys. This producing then the tendency for system to be overcharged with the effects of uraemic forces or acids which give rise to the pressures in many centers in the body. This affecting then directly the condition in the blood supply. Especially will this be seen through the test of the urine at times. While negative in reaction, still that sediment is shown in same.
5. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, this we find very good, save when overtaxed by these conditions as are left in system through improper or over stimulated conditions to be eliminated from the system. This producing, then, the taxation to the secondary cardiac plexus and to the cardiac reaction. Hence the increase in blood flow through the heart and the high circulation produced. This a nerve reaction through sympathetic and cerebro-spinal centers.
6. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES PROPER, we find brain forces very good. Good in perspective visions, as this has to deal with mental forces of body. Good in detail perspective visions. Good in character reading of individuals. Good in the way and manner of handling individuals and individualities of those the individual, [4171], connects or is associated with. Diplomatic often in such relations. Hence the characteristics of a diplomatic, high, sensitive, broad visioned individual.
7. In the physical, the organs of the sensory organism we see show the overtaxing of the nerve system, especially as is shown in the vision, for at times, with the overtaxing and with the eliminations clogged, we produce the burning sensation as is seen in the eye at times. This rather the exterior, or the cuspis and orbit center rather than the nerve of the optic forces proper.
8. In the nasal cavities and in the throat and bronchials, there are times shown when this over stimulation produces extra secretions to these portions of the body, and the tendency to clear the throat at times. This especially of mornings, produced by the system attempting in rest to create a normal equilibrium and throwing off through the various excretory systems the extra taxations as are produced in system, and this brings the extra secretions to the body.
9. Lungs good.
10. Heart action sometimes normal, other times abnormal, other times below normal, depending upon the nerve condition of the body and of the taxing of same.
11. Digestive system shows the effect of an over-crowded system at times and the poor eliminations as are affected. Hence this condition in the lower portion of the stomach proper and the condition of the liver, which is torpid in its action. Cold hepatic, with a high circulation produced when taxation through the kidneys are especially accentuated by the over amount of secretions operating or being eliminated through the emunctories of same.
12. In the kidneys, then, we find an engorgement of the organs themselves. As yet, no organic condition, other than the system attempting to create an equilibrium; yet this condition may become an organic condition, without the system and the body being and kept in the manner where the taxations are not so severe on the system. This will be through diet and through exercises for the body.
13. Should have then as much outdoor exercises as is consistent with the body and as is possible for the body to accomplish. Taking then a regular specific exercise morning and evening. Mornings for the upper portion of body, circular motions above the waist of the whole torso. Arms extended, circle about the head. Head and neck movements. These not so severe, but must be persistent and consistent with same. Evenings, exercise of the lower portion of body. Circular motion of the body below the waist line, swinging limbs from side to side. Exercising of stooping of the body, to bring the equilibrium of the circulation when body is ready to rest. Well that the body have the centers in cerebro-spinal system, 3rd and 4th dorsal, 10th and 11th dorsal, whole length of the lumbar, deep manipulations given at least once each week, to keep the system in a normal eliminating condition. These should be done every day for 3 to 5 treatments, until we begin the proper elimination for the body.
14. As to the diet, keep from meats of a heavy or raw nature. All that's taken should be well, well cooked. Much green vegetable forces, especially those that grow above the ground. Do this, and we will find we will keep this body, [4171], near the normal conditions.
15. The change in the manipulation as will be created by same will assist condition in head and eyes. The change in the manipulation as will be produced by same producing better eliminations, better rest, better functioning of spleen and brain.
16. Do that.
17. (Q) What is the business ability of the body?
    (A) This has been given.
18. (Q) What does the future hold for the success and development of the body?
    (A) This has to do with other conditions rather than physical and mental at present.
19. We are through.

BACKGROUND

1. 5/02/24 Wife [4177] obtained a Physical Reading via David E. Kahn.
2. 2/01/25 David E. Kahn's letter: "...I am very anxious to get Mr. [4171] lined up. He had a reading on his wife but I did not see it for months after it was given. Then he realized its worth. Then he saw my reading, so he now wants one on his physical but he leaves on Friday, so try and give it not later than Tues. or Wed. He is in the office all day - both days, or if you wire me collect, I will see he stays in the office and then mail it to me special at once.
   "He just gave 500 beds and mattresses and springs to a hospital in Palestine - he can afford to do more than that and will since he requested it himself and only wants a physical. I recommended it. He has asked me three times in as many days to write you..." [Questions were submitted which included some business questions.]
3. 2/04/25 EC's letter to Dave Kahn: "...Now as regarding the reading for Mr. [4171], as I have often said to you, I'm not going to take readings on people until they ask for them themselves. Now I don't mean to be cross or anything like that, but if they haven't sufficient interest, themselves, to request it, I haven't sufficient interest in them to try and interest them even. We know very well there has never been anything worth while come from any condition where a reading was taken under those circumstances. Now, I'm enclosing you our form letter. You can hand it to Mr. [4171] if you desire. If he wants to request the reading, why alright. I'll be very glad to undertake it for him, but it'll have to be purely physical and not any business mixed up in it."
4. 5/20/25 Mr. [4171] requested a Physical Rdg. and 5/21/25 David Kahn submitted questions for it.

REPORTS

1. 6/10/25 David Kahn's letter: "I had quite conversation with [4171] and his wife last night and they both reiterated the fact that the last reading was wonderful. In fact, Mr. [4171] said it was marvelous. That was the way he expressed it and they are very anxious indeed to see you when you come to N.Y."
2. 6/23/25 Mrs. Fannie Kahn [David Kahn's mother]'s letter: "...Mr. [4171] was very much pleased with his last reading as he sure believes in the worth of the readings he says. It was just as you gave it with him..."
3. 3/12/26 Mr. [4171] referred Mr. [157] for a Physical Rdg.
4. 4/12/26 Mr. [4171] and his wife obtained a Physical Rdg. for [4089].
5. 4/21/26 David Kahn's letter: "...Judge, I do wish you'd give me the general reading for which I sent the questions as I hope to bring with me Mr. [4171] to visit you.
   "Judge I know - it's hard to ask for special readings but I always feel that in cases like this - it is a real chance to prove your work and I really expect something to come through this last reading on the child [4089] and on Mr. [157]. Mr. [4171] and Mrs. [4177] both are following the readings and Dr. Kraus is the beneficiary."
6. 6/22/26 Mr. [4171] obtained Physical Rdgs. for Mr. [4573] and Mrs. [4569].
7. 12/08/27 Mr. [4171]'s letter:
   The Trustees of the Ass'n of National Investigators, Virginia Beach, Va.
   Gentlemen:-
   Note your letter of Dec. 1st in reference to special meeting, etc., also enclosure of proxy. As I am away the greater part of the time and do not have any time to devote to your institution, and as it is my policy never to have my name connected with any institution that I cannot keep in touch with and furthermore my name was used without any authority to do so, I would ask you to kindly withdraw same and advise me promptly to that effect.
   Very truly yours, [4171]
8. 12/12/27 EC's letter to Mr. [4171]:
   Dear Sir:- Replying to yours of the 8th, I beg to say had I, as the secretary, been at the office this notice would not have been sent you - for it is not our desire to insist on anyone subscribing to anything we are trying to do. If the service we render does not justify an individual to at least pay some attention to the work, we certainly do not trouble them further.
   I am very sorry of this mishap, but I trust that we may yet be of service. I assure you there has been no literature sent out with your name, or Mrs. [4177]'s name, attached to it.
   Hoping this will be satisfactory, we are
   Sincerely,
   ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL INVESTIGATORS, INC. Edgar Cayce (Secretary)

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