This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce in Selma, Alabama, this 16th day of September, 1917.

Present: Edgar Cayce; (?), Conductor; (?), Steno.

TEXT

1. EC: In this body of [4725] we find a very good body for the age. One well used thru better part of life. His life has been one of concentration of nerve and brain forces. We find a highly developed nerve and also, brain force in the body, which in the last few months have produced an overtaxed digestive tract, an overtaxed nerve and muscular force thru the trunk portion of the body especially thru the upper part of the system, supplying the kidneys, their nerve and muscular forces.
2. In their action or function of secreting from the system those acids which should be eliminated from the digestive system, being overtaxed they form a reflex condition in the first lumbar plexus which thru the synthetics [sympathetics?] affect the finer nerve forces of the sensory organism. This shows itself in the secondary cardiac plexus. First in the second lumbar plexus, producing the overtaxed nerve force in the supply to the nerves governing the hearing. Hence the condition we have in the body of [4725] of roaring in the head - from overstimulated nerve forces supplying this part of the body.
3. The body at present is some better than it has been. The seat of the trouble still exists. Until it is eliminated we will continue to have this condition, which will also affect the eyes, and has already affected the sense of smell and taste.
4. To eliminate the conditions, take into the system such properties as are found in Sanatogen [Santogen?] a patent medicine. Then the activities of the body should be such as to remove strain on these nerve centers as given. They should be exercises the body could take itself, which are better in this case than those given by manipulation or chiropractic treatment.
5. They should be: Bending the body forward from waist, bending back as far as possible.
6. Hands on hips, arms diagonal from the body, stooping and rising, bending knees and ankles.
7. Body erect hands brot [brought] forward straight in front of body, back, down, forward and repeat.
8. This exercise should be taken night and morning, for at least twenty minutes. If this treatment is followed the trouble will disappear.

BACKGROUND

1. 8/27/17 [4725]'s letter to EC:
   New York
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Selma, Ala.
   Dear Sir:
   Friends of mine, gave me your name shortly before they sailed for Palermo, Italy, and gave me an outline of some of the wonderful information which you have given out in the benefit of humanity.
   I am wondering if you could give me some information in regard to trouble which I am having with my ear. Some three weeks ago it began to hum and buzz and became very annoying. My family physician does not seem to be able to relieve the trouble.
   For your information, will say that I am fifty-five years of age and have led a very busy life with close application to my business, which is largely, and has been for the last few years, work at the desk.
   I shall certainly appreciate any suggestions which you may make, and thanking you in advance for your kindness and courtesy, I remain
   Yours very truly, [4725]

REPORTS

1. 1/20/18 See 4725-2.

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