This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of August, 1932, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [4758] new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. David E. Kahn.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Lucille and David Kahn, Katherine Kahn Zvirin and Hugh Lynn Cayce.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [4758] and those conditions physical that disturb the body in the present.
2. As we find, there are disorders that disturb the physical functioning of the body. Some of these have been of long standing. Others, as we find, are of more recent origin, yet the first causes have much to do in the present with the more recent disturbances in the physical functioning of the body.
3. These are of specific natures, though the effects that are produced are somewhat of a nature as disturb many portions of the body. These, as we find, are affected by - and are affecting - the sensory organism.
4. These, then, are the conditions physical as we find with this body, [4758] we are speaking of: First,
5. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, under the stress or strain that HAS existed, and does exist in the present, we have a very good circulation, all conditions considered. To be sure, there are some conditions that are affected, and are affecting the disturbances in the sensory system, through sympathetic reaction - but no organic heart's reaction, nor are there disorders that arise primarily in the blood supply itself, though it shows the effects of an overabundance of toxic forces, or the inability of the system to absorb through its circulation much of the tissue that should be eliminated; that is, of used forces, or ash, or where forces have formed more or less the nature of pressures where adhesions exist in the system. Hence, as for history, there have been conditions when the circulation was much more disturbed than it is at the present time.
6. IN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, here we find some conditions that, when the pathological conditions are considered, are the cause of much of the disorder, as related to those activities in the sympathetic system, or to the auditory forces of the body; for there is a pressure in the upper cervical area, where those crosses of the sympathetic and cerebro-spinal supply for the activities to a portion of the head circulation, which has allowed those passages in the Eustachian tube to become more of downward pull to same, or not sufficient impulse in the circulation to keep the tube itself open. Hence the filling up of tissue in the inner ear, and the thickening of same to the extent as to hinder the activity of all organs that make for functioning of proper coordination in the hearing in the right portion of the head.
7. The activities to these, then, in the present make for much of that irritation that brings to the thorax and the bronchi those impulses for the accumulation of discharges, where the system is attempting to eliminate the used tissue in this portion of the system, where the system is attempting to balance itself by increased circulation. Hence those conditions where irritations come to the antrum, to the frontal antrum, to the back portion of the ear, in the throat, and the activities to the thorax itself. These reactions (for they are rather reactions) arise primarily from those conditions that exist in the 3rd and 4th cervical area, and in the 2nd cervical, that make for the pressures that exist in the circulatory system there. These arise from pressures in the nerve system themselves, and have remained for sufficient period to produce those conditions where thickening tissue prevents the activities of the physical forces of the body. While these may be materially aided, they may not be expected to return to a normalcy, owing to the inactivity of the circulatory system to absorb - as has been given; for the refuse forces in the body - even with the operative measure that might be resorted to - would only tend, with the system throwing out those exemes [exhumes?, exhumations?] in the blood supply, and the abundant supply of the leukocytes in the blood stream, to make MORE tissue - or scar tissue - that would be more effective in DESTROYING the activities of the organs involved at the present time. Hence those both of the internal and superficial nature, that may act with the activities of the lymph circulation as to become absorbive in its nature, would be the more effective for the system.
8. In the same reaction do we find there are those tendencies from the nerve supplies in the system to create an over activity on the kidneys, from the nature of the conditions that exist in the nervous system. These are rather the reflex nature, and make for pressures on the glands in the kidneys, forming then an activity in the hepatic circulation that makes for an excess activity of the bladder itself, and producing then those irritations at times - though not an organic; rather a sympathetic condition of the system.
9. In the general reaction in the nerve system we find rather the tendency of a very steady reaction between sympathetic and cerebro-spinal, and an over abundance of energy in the physical activity of the body; yet these are the weaknesses and the tendencies that exist in the body, as we find here, as related to the nervous system.
10. IN THE ORGANS OF THE BODY THEMSELVES, in the brain forces we find these, as suggested, active, in that the discriminations, the discernments, the activities of the mental forces are good; not always are they coordinative with the abilities to carry out in the cerebro-spinal's reactions those mental forces of the body, and it makes for a combativeness in the activities; yet in the general the body is one that might be termed active in the way of a generalship, or managership, or secretarialship, that has to do with a great deal of detail activities for others.
11. In the organs of the body as related to the sensory system - as given, as shown in the upper dorsal, and particularly the cervical area (dorsal sympathetically) - we find hindrances in the functioning of the auditory forces, with irritations to the thorax, larynx and the bronchi, which is sympathetic rather than organic in its nature; though the thickening tendency of the tissue in same is apparent, and should be removed by the absorption method rather than operative forces, where the tissue or the thickening of tissue shows in the throat, bronchi and larynx area, or at the root of the tongue.
12. In the activity of the lungs themselves, these show very good - as does the circulation, in consideration of the general conditions of the body.
13. Heart's action near normal. Pulsation in the present eighty-four (84).
14. In the activities of the digestive system, we find these show very good - considering the over activity of the sympathetic nervous system. These actions, though, make for those inabilities to meet all the needs of the recuperative forces in the system, hindered rather by pressures in the nerve system than by physical defects in this area.
15. Those in the organs of the hepatic circulation, as we find, the kidneys being the ones that make for the digression of the activity; for the liver, spleen, and the activity of the lower digestive system, are very good in their system.
16. In meeting, then, the needs of the body in the present:
17. As we find, the gentle or Swedish massage for the upper portion of the body (the body being relaxed each time before the massage), or the NEUROPATHIC applications, would be the better for the arousing of those conditions in the system to create the absorption in the system.
18. At all periods use an antiseptic in gargle or spray, or both, that would be alternative in its nature. In the one we would use the acid, in the other the reaction should be wholly alkalin. These would be found in Glyco-Thymoline (as the non-acid) and Listerine with the addition to same of soda - plain baking soda (that would become the proper activity in the acid; the soda being the alkalin, yet added to the Listerine makes sufficient quantity of the acid to be active in this particular condition).
19. It would be well that the monohydrate of icthyol be used as a spray in or through the nostril, so that - with the activity of the massage in throat and about ear - the reaction will be through the Eustachian tubes to relieve the pressure there.
20. Take every day the head and neck exercise, just before retiring and on arising.
21. These, as we find, will bring for the system the better reactions. Do that.
22. In the activities that will be had from the use of the antiseptics for the throat, head, nasal cavities, these will react sympathetically, with the use of the massage or the neuropathic treatments, to the upper portion of the system, sufficient with the lower portion - or hepatic circulation.
23. Ready for questions.
24. (Q) What proportion of soda should be added to Listerine?
    (A) A teaspoonful to an ounce of Listerine, full strength.
25. (Q) Any special doctor in Chicago recommended to give the neuropathic treatments?
    (A) Just a good neuropathic doctor!
26. (Q) How often should these neuropathic treatments be given?
    (A) In the beginning one would be given every day. After a bit longer treatments would be given, but farther apart.
27. (Q) Is the present climate alright for the body?
    (A) The present climate is ALWAYS hard on throat and lung conditions.
28. (Q) Where should he go for relaxation, and to assist the body?
    (A) Preferably in Arizona or New Mexico; these would be preferable.
29. (Q) What diet is recommended for the body?
    (A) The diet is very good that is being followed.
30. (Q) To relieve his mental condition, what advice should the body have in reference to his new carbonator drink dispensing machine?
    (A) These, as they are set, are to be worked out. There are some changes to be made in same, but these have been set to be worked out.
31. (Q) In the gargle, how much Listerine with the soda should be used, or what proportion?
    (A) The proportion has been given. As to the amount to be used, about a tablespoonful of each - that is, a tablespoon- ful of the Glyco-Thymoline when it is used, and a tablespoon- ful of the Listerine solution when it is used - as a gargle.
    When the mono-ichthyol is used as a spray, it will be necessary to reduce this very materially. It is reduced first by the addition of an equal amount of alcohol, then six times as much distilled water later - but not in the first cutting, see? when it is used as a spray. This would be well to be used in the nostril. This may be done once or twice a week, which should be sufficient.
32. (Q) Is there anything special he should have when these sudden attacks come to the bronchials?
    (A) When we first begin to use these, we will find this condition will be overcome - and there will be stringy substance or mucus that will be discharged, and a little irritation at times; but gradually this will be eliminated.
33. (Q) Any other advice to the body at this time?
    (A) Might give it a good deal of advice! but he doesn't like advice! He likes rather counsel!
34. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to File
    Copy to David E. Kahn

REPORTS

1. 8/30/32 EC's ltr. to [4758]:
   Mr. [4758] Chicago, Ill.
   My dear Mr. [4758]:
   Your wire was received, then your letter. Yesterday afternoon was our first opportunity to get to your appointment. I hope you will find sufficient in the information for you to at least be interested in giving it a fair trial. I can only tell you the experience of others. You no doubt have heard enough from Mr. Kahn (whom, as you will notice, was present when your reading was given) to enable you to have some idea of the work. I do not want to interest people who have not the inclination to be interested in phenomena of this nature, but I am desirous of trying to use this work for assistance to others who do find it of interest.
   I am enclosing the application blank and am asking that you please fill this out and return, that we may have our files complete.
   Under separate cover I am also sending to you a little pamphlet, which will give you some idea of what my personal feelings are in the matter. From what Mr. Kahn has told me, I hope that I may have the opportunity to meet you in person sometime in the near future. I always feel it is very much better for an individual to be present and hear the first reading. My experience in the last thirty odd years has proven this to be the most satisfactory way; for an individual can then ask their own questions and know whether the information is about them individually or might be about anyone.
   Appreciate your interest, and trusting that we may hear from you, I am, with all good wishes,
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce
   ASS'N FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT, INC.
   EC:GD
2. 9/10/32 Mildred Davis' ltr. to [4758]:
   Mr. [4758] Chicago, Ill.
   Dear Mr. [4758]:
   Enclosed you will find your membership card, (No. 98 Associate) which entitles you to one year's membership in the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., expiring on August 27th, 1933. However, you have the privilege of becoming an Active Member at any time, should your interest justify becoming more closely affiliated with our work. Active Members are more concerned with the ideals and purposes of the work and seeing them perpetuated, as well as co-operating in studying the phenomena as manifest through Edgar Cayce.
   We are very happy to have you as an Associate Member and hope we have been and will continue to be of service to you. We are very anxious to know your reaction in regard to your Physical Reading of August 29th, also as to whether you are following up these suggestions. It requires rather close adherence to the suggestions for treatment to obtain the best results, as our experience through the years has proven. We shall be very glad to receive a report from you as soon as you have had sufficient time to notice any marked changes.
   With our very best wishes for a speedy return to a perfect and normal health, and trusting we may have the pleasure of receiving a reply, I am
   Sincerely yours, Mildred Davis Secretary
3. 9/13/32 [4758]'s ltr. to EC:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I wish to thank you for your good letter of August 30 and also extend my thanks to Miss Doris for her letter of September 10.
   I have been absent from the city for over two weeks at my cottage at Lake Geneva as I told you.
   I also received your reading and recommendations - all of which is very much appreciated. I contracted a rather severe cold and have been resting up at the cottage and as I am really under the doctor's care at the present time and have been for the past three weeks, I have not attempted to follow your recommendations but I will go into this a little later.
   Thank you again very kindly and with best wishes, I am
   Gratefully yours, [4758]
4. 9/24/32 EC's ltr. to [4758]: Mr. [4758] Chicago, Ill.
   My dear Mr. [4758]:
   Many thanks for yours of the 13th. I am indeed sorry that you have been "under the weather", but trust that you are entirely recovering and may have the opportunity to follow out the recommendations that were given sometime ago. Please know that our whole interest is to be of service. If any questions should arise that you feel we might help you to understand, we are only too glad to do what we can.
   I've been hoping that I might have the opportunity to meet you in person in the near future, and trust that I may have this pleasure.
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
5. 9/29/32 [4758]'s ltr. to EC:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Dear Sir:
   Many thanks for your interesting letter of September 24. The writer is pleased to say that he is much improved in health since his letter to you recently. Although greatly improved I am still under the doctor's care and have not attempted to follow out the recommendations in your original reading.
   I shall certainly be glad to have an opportunity to meet you personally and will welcome the opportunity to do so.
   Again thanking you for your kind interest and with best wishes, I am
   Gratefully yours,
6. 10/03/32 EC's ltr. to [4758]:
   Dear Mr. [4758]
   Just a line in response to yours of the 29th. I'm certainly glad that you are on the improve, and trust that in the very near future you will be feeling your own good self again.
   Looking forward to the pleasure of knowing you in person, and with kindest regards and good wishes, I am
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD

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