This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 25th day of January, 1927, in accordance with request made by his son, Mr. [4709].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. 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. You will diagnose the case thoroughly, giving the cause of the existing conditions; also the treatment for the cure and relief of this body. You will answer any questions regarding same that I may ask you.
2. EC: Yes. Now, we find there are specific conditions in the physical forces of the body that - with these deficiencies produced by these abnormalities - bring about disturbances in the organs of the functioning portions of digestive system, especially.
3. Now, these are conditions as we find them in this body:
4. IN THE BLOOD STREAM, the pressure and the elements show the effects of this condition as is existent in the system, and the effect same produces on those organs regulating, or regulated - and these show how that the elements, the pressure, and the circulation proper, are affected by same.
5. THE NERVE SYSTEM is the greater trouble, or the cause of the distresses and abnormalities in the functioning of the organs. There have been in times back depressions in the 7th, 8th, and 9th dorsal. These - in their present condition, and in that in which they have remained long - have produced lesions; which have been assisted in times back, PARTIALLY, by the correction; yet never having been corrected properly, or having had the system rid of those conditions that were produced, and are attempting, or gradually growing into, that state wherein they set up an element of production from within themselves, and finding lodgement in the various organs and tissue produce from their OWN position destructive or disturbing elements in the functioning organs. In the various effects as are produced over the nerve system, we find from different ganglia and ganglions those effects in various portions of the system - as is seen from those in the solar plexus center, from the brachial plexus centers, and from the lower coordinating or locomotory centers. In the lower locomotory centers we find other disturbing elements as have been produced in the organs themselves by the deranged condition, or the pressure, or the lack of that stability or coordinating effect in the functioning or the eliminating centers, where distresses are produced - pains caused at times - especially when the organs of elimination in pelvis are reproducing self in its absorption from the system. Hence the urine becomes very aggravating at times - the bladder gives trouble, as do the kidneys, and across the lower portion of the back.
6. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS PROPER, many of these show disturbances in the various portions of the system, but with the inflammation created in the region of the pancreas and the duodenum, from these deflections and subluxations in the upper dorsal, we find the form of indigestion as was shown in system, and a form of dyspepsia that has gradually brought about disturbing conditions in the liver and the hepatic circulation, until we have signs or traces in the urine, and in the pressure created, of that disturbance as is shown in the pancreas and duodenum, and too much sugar is being created and assimilated by the system for it to carry on in its proper form and manner. Hence the regurgitation, and the re-vibration, as is seen reflexly in the nerve centers and plexuses from same. Especially is same seen in the action of the locomotories when the body attempts to walk forward, or straighten suddenly, or to use the arms or extremities in any direct manner. They become secondary motions, rather than direct.
7. To meet the needs of the conditions in the body - for, as we see, much is produced by that as is caused in the poor eliminations, by constipation, from too much heat, and non-elimination in the system -
8. The diet is the most necessary element for the body. Principally should the body eat green vegetables, and especially those of the weeds or greens, or soups, or such natures. Never any very heavy or indigestible, or undigestible, food for the body. That which the body knows disagrees with it, do not tempt self with! No ONE of the narcotic elements entering in - nothing that carries too much sugar - nothing that carries too much alcoholic stimulants of any nature, or that will PRODUCE alcohol from within the system, see? If coffee or tea is taken, take without sugar. If sugar is used, only use beet sugar, and in small quantities.
9. Correct through osteopathic adjustments those subluxations in the dorsal and lumbar and sacral region, stimulating the sacral and the region of the bladder - when such pains are caused - by hot packs of castor oil, which may be supplemented by hot packs over same of salt, see? but wring packs or flannels out of oil - hot oil, see? as warm as the body may bear, so that this may be driven into the system and alleviate same. The packs will only be used when the pains or the miseries are such as to cause troubles - for we will find these will overcome (as will the medicinal properties given below) those tendencies for the clay or sugar as is eliminated through the kidneys. We will also stimulate the system to become cooperative with the functioning of the eliminations of the system, as the liver is enlivened and the regular eliminations or normal conditions set forth.
10. Take these properties internally for the internal conditions:
11. To 1 (one) gallon of rain water, add 8 (eight) ounces of garden sage. Reduce this by simmering (not boiling) to 1 (one) quart. Strain, and while warm - or hot - add 15 (fifteen) grains of ambergris, dissolved in 1 (one) ounce of pure grain alcohol. Then add 2 (two) more ounces of grain alcohol (pure), with:

    Oil of Juniper................24 minims,
Beet Sugar.....................2 ounces,
first dissolved in 2 ounces
of hot water (rain water);
Cinnamon.......................1 dram,
preferably in the stick;
Oil of Sassafras.............1/2 dram.

    The dose of this would be (shaken together before the dose is taken) a teaspoonful 3 (three) times each day, about 30 (thirty) minutes before the meal is eaten, and let the meals be in keeping with those conditions as have been outlined.
12. Use enemas - preferably those of the elevator nature, and use antiseptics in same - to relieve the tension in the colon, until the system has adjusted itself to eliminate properly.
13. Do this. Follow these out consistently and persistently, and we will bring the relief for this body, [4708].
14. Ready for questions.
15. (Q) Has the body diabetes?
    (A) A touch of same, yes. This was indicated by the condition in the kidneys - also the digestion - though not in a virulent form at present. The relief of the condition - as is seen through the properties as taken - will overcome these conditions.
16. (Q) How can the constipation be relieved?
    (A) Through following out the suggestions for eliminating the condition in the colon - and correcting the excretions from the liver and the activity of the intestinal tract - through diet, and medicinal properties as have been given, and correction by manipulation of those conditions in the dorsal region.
    At least 16 to 26 (sixteen to twenty-six) such adjustments would be necessary for these conditions for this body for they are of long standing. They have never been corrected PROPERLY, though assisted some. Heat (water heat) should be applied to the dorsal region for at least 20 (twenty) minutes before such adjustments are made, and made with body relaxed.
17. (Q) How often should the treatments be given?
    (A) Often enough to correct the condition, whether once every day or once every hour! Correct the condition by that in accordance. Do it all in a consistent manner. Be consistent in all things, at all times, in all ways. Consistency is a jewel to all.
18. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. 12/23/26 Son [4709]'s questions submitted: "Has he diabetes? Is he constipated? Should he diet? What will relieve him? Does he suffer any pain?"

REPORTS

1. 2/27 Questionnaire:
   ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL INVESTIGATORS
   (This form to be filled out and returned after reading is received)
   NAME: [4708] ADDRESS: ... AGE: 83 SEX: M MARRIED OR SINGLE: Married NATIONALITY: Scotch Irish
   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.)
   Fits his condition. On account of his age we may not be able to treat him in every way that you suggest.
   [4709] [son]
2. 4/29/27 Questionnaire:
   ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL INVESTIGATORS
   (THIS FORM TO BE FILLED OUT AND RETURNED ONE MONTH LATER)
   NAME: [4708] ADDRESS: ...
   Kindly advise us in the space below if you have followed all, or any part, of the suggestions given in your reading of Jan. 25, 1927, and give us in detail the exact results you have obtained.
   Mr. Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Sir:
   No, I have not done as you suggested in my Father's case and mine. I am trying some other treatments and I want to give them a thorough test before taking up yours.
   Will write you later the result of the present treatments and when I take up yours again.
   With kindest regards, I remain,
   Yours very truly, [4709] [son]

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