This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 322 Grafton Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, this 21st day of February, 1925, in accordance with request made by self - [4387] via Mr. Howard Major.

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

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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. You will diagnose the case thoroughly, giving the cause of the existing conditions, also the treatment for the cure and relief of this body.
2. EC: Now, we find in many respects the body is very good throughout; yet the abnormal conditions, the condition that produces the distresses in system are specific, yet the effect as is caused by affects of the system are rather distraught or distributed in such manner as that the result rather than the cause is exhibited. These, as we see, have to do with many different portions of the system.
3. Now these are conditions as we find them in this body, [4387], we are speaking of. First:
4. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this we find below the normal in its rebuilding or recuperative forces, for there is bacilli carried in the blood stream and the change in the effect produced by this bacilli affecting different portions of the functioning organism produces the change, or the hidden condition as is produced in the functioning system. For we have as this: There are times when the body suffers from dull, slow, headaches, seemingly produced from stomach. No. There are times when the body suffers with a distraughtness in the right side, seemingly from condition in intestinal tract or from constipation. No. There are times when we find the breath, as it were, short or depressions in the lung supply proper and from structural conditions in body, apparently would come from this source. No. There are times when we have the depressions in the kidneys and urinary organs. This apparently would be from these organs themselves. No. All, we see, produced by a condition in the system, as we shall see "In Functioning Organs."
5. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, we find the sympathetic overtaxed on account of the dulled condition produced in the centers of the cerebro-spinal system, and this dulled condition being the source of the change in the conditions in body. Not that these conditions are accentuated to the extent that it prevents the body from functioning, and from moving, and from doing its daily labors, or of below the normal condition, yet all of these influences, all of these manifestations, are at various times felt in the body.
6. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF ORGANS, brain forces very good.
7. Throat, lung and larynx, at times show the effect of this impaired circulation, this impaired nerve condition. Lungs very good, though pressure in lower portion shows how that the relaxed or dulled condition of the secondary cardiac forces allow the blood to fill or be drawn from the organ, in heated condition, in cold condition, or in over-taxed mental conditions.
8. Digestive system, as it were, of spasmodic conditions, and through this has been given much to correct conditions; while the seat of the trouble is not there, we find it directly connected with same, for the seat or cause of conditions exists in the upper intestinal digestive system, where we have thinned walls that cause toxins to be absorbed in system; hence producing through the glands of the body the conditions as exhibited in this body, and these, as we see, produced from times back when the body had a spell of slow fever. In this condition we find the tendency then to expectancy of these portions of the body to receive these conditions. Hence the system has not become equalized in circulation, nerve circulation, lymphatic supply, sufficient to overcome or balance the body since this spell. Three - four - four and a half to six years ago.
9. In the liver, subnormal and smaller than normal. In the hepatic circulation high, kidneys at times overtaxed, as would be expected through these conditions.
10. Then, to bring the normal forces to this body, it would be necessary to take in the system those properties which will give the expectancy of the equalized circulation, equalized nerve distribution, equalized forces, and give the body in its functioning, especially in the region of the Peyer's Gland that necessary to so thicken the walls as to prevent this leakage, or this toxin from disturbing the body.
11. Then, we would take this: To four ounces of Peptotone, or Simple Syrup add:

    Fluid Extract Yellow Dock Root....1/2 ounce,
Fluid Extract Stillingia..........1/2 ounce,
Fluid Extract Poke Root...........1/4 ounce,

    Fluid Extract Red Clover..........1/2 ounce,
Oil of Sassafras....................5 minims,
Essence of Tolu....................20 minims.

12. Shake the solution well together before each dose is taken. The dose would be half a teaspoonful in water, or direct, twice each day, mornings on arising, evenings before retiring.
13. Let the diet be more of fruit and vegetable matter than of meats. Do not keep much meats for the system until the body has gained its equilibrium.
14. Do that, and we will bring the body, by the time the second quantity is half taken, near to the normal forces.
15. We are through.

BACKGROUND

1. 11/07/24 [4387]'s letter:
   ..., Texas
   Mr. Edgar Cayce, Dayton, Ohio
   Dear Sir:-
   Through Mr. Howard Major I've learned of your work and am very much interested.
   I have an opportunity of getting in an oil deal in Mississippi, which has all indications of being good but knowing so little of the oil game am afraid to make this venture.
   Would like to know if you can assist me and what procedure I must make before you can give me the work and about expense I would be out.
   Hoping to have an early reply from you, I am,
   Friendly yours, [4387]
   Gen. Delivery, ..., Tex.
2. 11/12/24 EC's letter:
   P.O. Box 463, Dayton, Ohio
   Dear Mr. [4387]
   Have yours of the 7th, regarding a reading on your proposition in Mississippi. The information necessary to obtain a reading is to know the property, its location, and if you have the lease on same. I would not give you a reading on someone else's lease, or if the proposition is already started, as to whose hands it is in, and where it is located. As to charges for reading of this character, it is twenty-five to fifty dollars and an interest in whatever the property is. I do not know how much information that Mr. Major has given you regarding the Work, but I will be glad to furnish you with any that I am able to give you. I do not make any promises, or any guarantees. I only give you the experiences of others and you may write them direct if you wish.
   If you desire that I try to be of assistance, I shall be very glad to hear from you again.
   Yours sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
3. 2/10/25 [4387]'s letter:
   ..., Texas
   The Cayce Institute, Dayton Ohio
   My Dear Mr. Cayce:-
   After reading evidences in booklet furnished by your Institute, and what I have learned of your great work from other sources, feel confident you could be of help to me in my physical ailments.
   Have been in poor health since being discharged from the Army in Nineteen Hundred and Nineteen. I have been under treatment of different M.D.'s and seems I can make very little gain.
   Would appreciate very much if you would take my case, and do for me what you have done for others.
   Patiently waiting for your reply, I am,
   Respectfully yours, [4387]
4. 2/17/25 [4387]'s letter:
   ..., Texas
   Association of National Investigators, 322 Grafton Avenue, Dayton, Ohio
   Dear Sirs:-
   Yours of the 14th inst. at hand and contents carefully noted and firmly believe in your work and am enclosing application for reading with the small contribution of $5.00 which is all I'm able to give at the present but will continue to do so as money comes in.
   Will co-operate in all ways possible, with all faith in your divine power, I am,
   Hopefully yours, [4387]

REPORTS

1. 2/21/25 EC's letter:
   My dear Mr. [4387]
   I thank you for your courtesy shown in your reply and request for a reading, and am enclosing you, herewith, the copy of same as gotten this morning. I believe you will see that it will be very easy for you to check your own condition with this and know whether or not it is correct. The suggestion as given for the correction of this is merely that of a prescription and care and attention in your eating. I'm sure you can have this prepared most anywhere. However, should you have any trouble, I am sure you will be able to obtain this from the Hamrick's Drug Company, Montgomery, Alabama, or from the Sellers' Drug Company, Fourth and Twentieth Street, Birmingham, Alabama.
   I thank you for the contribution towards our work. As you understand this is our way of forwarding the work and there are several of us that depend upon the contributions our friends make. You will please return the enclosed form when you have studied your reading over carefully, as it is our desire to make as thorough investigation of the phenomena as is possible, and we want to be honest with ourselves and with the individual desiring help.
   Again thanking you, and trusting to have been of service, and hoping to hear from you rather often.
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
2. 2/26/25 [4387]'s letter:
   ..., Texas
   Mr. Edgar Cayce, Dayton, Ohio
   My Dear Mr. Cayce:-
   Your reading requested by me under date of Feb. 21st received and contents carefully studied, and fully believe your diagnosis covers the seat of my trouble. I expect to follow treatment as outlined by you, and will report results as time goes on.
   I more than thank you for the effort you have put forth, that I may be benefitted, for such a small contribution, but as explained in my request, was the best I could do at the present but will gladly compensate you and your cause more liberally as soon as is possible for me to do so.
   With hopes and best wishes for you and yours in your great work, I am Hopefully yours, [4387]
3. 2/26/25 Report:
   ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL INVESTIGATORS
   (This form to be filled out and returned after reading is received)
   NAME [4387]
   ADDRESS ..., Texas
   AGE 30 years
   SEX Male
   MARRIED OR SINGLE Single
   NATIONALITY American
   REMARKS
   (You will please state in the space below how near, in your opinion, reading fits your condition, as you know it yourself, and if you expect to carry out the suggestions made for the improvement of your health.)
   I have carefully studied reading given me under date of February 21st, at 11:30 o'clock, Dayton, Ohio, and I fully believe your reading has located the seat of my trouble for, within myself, I knew my trouble was in Stomach, or digestive tract, or both, but since receiving your diagnosis feel confident I will get a relief, and expect to follow treatment as outlined by you to the best of my ability. Thanks.
4. 3/24/25 Report:
   ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL INVESTIGATORS
   (THIS FORM TO BE FILLED OUT AND RETURNED ONE MONTH LATER)
   NAME [4387]
   ADDRESS ..., Texas
   Kindly advise us in the space below if you have followed all, or any part, of the suggestions given in your reading of February 21, 1925, and give us in detail the exact results you have obtained.
   I have carefully followed all suggestions given in reading of Feb. 21, 1925, and am more than pleased to state the results are wonderful. My improved condition being in general and I am entirely a different man. And I've only taken the first bottle of medicine. Just beginning on second a day or so ago. [4387]
5. 3/24/25 [4387]'s letter:
   ..., Texas
   Mr. Edgar Cayce, Dayton, Ohio
   My Dear Mr. Cayce:-
   I am enclosing form which was mailed me from your office under date of Mar. 21st.
   I am more than glad to make report on myself, which I should have already done to express my appreciation and faith in your wonderful work.
   I'm sorry to report however that I'm not financially able to contribute something to you and your cause but at present it would be almost impossible, but will a little later on.
   Thanking you again for all you have done for me I am
   Faithfully yours, [4387]
6. 4/06/25 EC's letter:
   Mr. [4387]
   My dear Mr. [4387],
   I have yours of the 24th. I'm certainly pleased to know that you have been receiving wonderful results from the suggestions as were offered through the psychic reading as given you sometime ago.
   We certainly thank you for your cooperation in this, for it is with such data as this that we can definitely determine to the good that we may be able to render people. We hope that we may have you enrolled in our Association. This, as you will understand, we desire to be composed of people who know of the work and have faith and confidence in what we're trying to do, and who may become, as it were, spreaders of the gospel of good cheer from the data that we may be able to send them from time to time.
   Thanking you, and hoping we may have you enrolled with us in the near future, I am
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
7. 6/27/25 Mrs. [4409]'s letter: "Through Mrs. [...] of this place [La.] I heard of how you can tell the origin of one's sickness, and what will effect a cure. Mrs. [...] has a brother whom you benefitted greatly, a Mr. [4387]."

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