This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 28th day of March, 1927, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [4864], via wife [4863] and Rev. D. P. Taylor.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude 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.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here.
3. Now, we find there are those conditions in the physical forces of the body that cause uneasiness and distress in the body from time to time, although the body is very good in many respects. This inability to keep perfectly in coordination seems to be that which causes distress in the system - that is, there occur occasional conditions that in reflex produce nervous debilitation, also nervous digestion, and these may prelude or may follow those of the nervous or sick headaches at times. These conditions, then, we see, vary as to that seemingly producing the condition.
4. Now, these are the conditions as WE find them in this body, [4864], we are speaking of. First:
5. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this very good at most times, yet when these disturbances occur we find oftentimes following same there is the apparent effect of streptococci that produces inflammation in various portions of the system (which does appear - and this would be found in various forms by the analysis of the blood following such conditions), though, when system is cleansed by any purgative, and the body does not eat so much for some days, this apparently disappears; though lethargy and improper elimination - through the various conditions of the body - occurs off and on following same. That is, the condition as is seen in the extremities at times, the heaviness in the feet, tendency for the feet to perspire, tendency then for the body to be restless at night at times. These are after effects, which show the unequalization, or the incoordination, through the system - and, as we shall see, there are specific conditions as produce this.
6. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, while we find there are those conditions in the various ganglia along the system which would, in a manner, show that these are at least sympathetic with the conditions as existent, yet they do NOT PRODUCE the condition, yet these - WITH the conditions as cause these other disturbances - bring about the greater distress in the body. These, as we will find, are in the 6th to the 9th dorsal, and in the lower lumbar. One produced in times back by a wrench as was received in a strain, by the body being twisted, or thrown, or in lifting. These all seem to have been combined to-gether for this condition. That in the upper portion of the spine, or in the upper dorsal, as we see, produced from a CONTINUAL reaction through the mesenteric system of properties taken IN the system to produce the mucus producing SERUM, as it were, within the body, or by taking too much of purgatives for the body. In the reaction from these were the lesions as are seen here.
7. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS, brain forces are good.
8. Conditions in the scalp might be improved, as we see this is hindered by the circulation. This we would do by using a local condition, but better by creating a better condition throughout the GENERAL system, then add to those as would assist in the scalp and about this portion of the circulation.
9. Nose, nasal, and the organs of the sensory system, show the effect of improper elimination, and of the disturbed conditions in nerve and in blood supply, though not in that state of being active within self, or organic conditions existent.
10. Bronchials, lungs and larynx, very good, though we DO find at times harshness, or the tendency of these to be raspy, as it were, in their effect, or in their action and activity.
11. Digestive system often causes distresses. These are produced by that condition as exists in the system which should be eliminated to bring about more normal conditions to the body, and is as the seat, as it were, of the trouble in this body - which is as we see a hindrance, or a form of stricture about the gall duct. This, as we see, prevents the functioning normally of liver, and of the proper digestion taking place in the lower intestines. Hence the variation in the forms of distresses as are produced throughout the system. From these conditions arises the effect as is produced in the nerve system reflexly to the hepatic circulation. Hence disturbance at times in kidneys, and in the MANNER of the urine's passage - for with inflammation in these regions, we find the reflex will produce - when the streptococci is created in system by same, or when the presence is shown - that this irritation produces some distress through these portions of the body. Now, taken in time, this may be relieved. Allowed to remain, this may grow to be a condition that would be alarming. Nothing to be alarmed about at present, yet these should be eliminated - corrected - and we will find the body will grow nearer to the normal. This produced in times back by a lick, or an injury to the right side of the body - seems to have been pressed or mashed too much here.
12. To go about to eliminate these conditions, we would add - or put to-gether - the combination of that as will correct the vibration in the system, bringing about normal forces through the INCENTIVE of nerve reaction in the whole system, and of creating a purer blood supply in the body. This done by bringing better eliminations in the system, and through their PROPER channels, and also by correcting these conditions by manipulations osteopathically given, and in GIVING the osteopathic manipulations empty or drain once in a while - or at least twice during the treatments (of at least thirty) - drain the gall ducts, see? osteopathically. By draining same, we mean by EMPTYING same, so that the system in its rebuilding and in its creative forces will bring about better conditions for these portions of the body. Also there will be found in these manipulations that this lesion as forms across the lower portion of the body, near the diaphragm and near the center of the hypogastric and pneumogastric plexus, will be reduced or absorbed, by this increased circulation in the capillaries, see?
13. Taking as the medicinal properties while the manipulations are being given (and correct with these manipulations those as we find in the cerebro-spinal system), but take while these are being given, these properties, in this manner, and in this manner prepared:
    To one (1) gallon of rain water, add:

    Sarsaparilla Root................4 ounces,
Wild Cherry Bark.................2 ounces,
Dogwood Bark...................1/2 ounce,
Prickly Ash Bark...............1/2 ounce,
Sassafras Root Bark............1/2 ounce,
Yellow Dock Root.................1 ounce,
Calisaya Bark..................1/2 ounce,
Buchu Leaves....................30 grains.

14. Reduce this by simmering (not boiling) to one (1) quart. Strain, and while warm add four (4) ounces pure grain alcohol, with two (2) drams Balsam of Tolu cut in same, adding five (5) minims Oil of Peppermint.
15. Shake solution well to-gether before the dose is taken, and take teaspoonful four (4) times each day, before meals and before retiring, see?
16. Do this. Follow this out, persistency, consistently, taking at least thirty to thirty-two (30 to 32) such adjustments, and at least have the gall duct emptied twice during this treatment.
17. Let the diet be rather of the green vegetable than of meats, see? though meats in moderation may be taken, preferably though the JUICES of meats than of meats themselves.
18. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. 11/16/26 Letter: "After reading the little book of testimonies [sent to wife [4863]], and finding one from my friend D. P. Taylor and others I know, I am asking if you will give me a reading and when. Oblige." [See 4863-1 Reports.]
2. 1/05/27 GD's letter to Mr. [4864]:
   Mr. [4864] ... Ave., ..., Alabama
   Dear Mr. [4864]:-
   We were not able to get the reading for you at the time set, as Mr. Cayce wasn't feeling well himself and has had to rest up for a few days. I am very sorry of this delay, but it was unavoidable. We are setting another date for you, which is the first open one we have.
   Hoping this will be satisfactory, and that Mr. Cayce will be able to take your reading at that time, I am
   Sincerely, [signed] Gladys Davis Secretary to Mr. Cayce
   P.S. We are glad Mrs. [4863] was pleased with her reading, and we are sure she will receive the results desired by following the suggestions given.
   R3. 1/08/27 Mrs. [4863]'s letter to GD:
   Dear Miss Davis
   I am sorry but Mr. [4864] can not take Thurs. the 13th for his reading, he works late on Tuesdays & Thursday. So please try & give him another date. Hoping to receive an early reply - I am
   Sincerely Mrs. [4863]

REPORTS

1. 3/29/27 EC's letter to Mr. [4864]:
   Mr. [4864] ... Ave., ..., Alabama
   Dear Mr. [4864]:-
   I enclose you, herewith, the reading as was gotten, and I am in hopes that you will carry out the suggestions as are given, for I feel in so doing you will gain relief from the troubles that have been bothering you.
   If I were you, I would carry this reading to Dr. Percy Woodall. He has seen quite a number of these readings, and I feel sure will be able to make the corrections necessary.
   The medicinal properties you will be able to get prepared by Greene Drug Company there in Birmingham.
   I certainly hope you let us hear from you from time to time.
   With kindest personal regards, I am
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce EC:GD
2. 1/31/28 See 4863-2 for wife who was present.

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