This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of May, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [5046], new Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, THERE IS A RIVER.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis and Jeanette Fitch, Stenos.

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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; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, [5046].
3. As we find, there are disturbances that prevent the better physical functioning of the body. These, as we find, are both pathological and psychological. True, there are disturbances in the soft tissue of the face, head and throat; that forms a catarrhal condition, causing a great deal of anxiety for the body, and with the tendency for the inflammation in the form of mucous that goes into the stomach it is gradually upsetting the digestive system, changing the combination of the lactic and gastric flows of the stomach, and through the jejunum and duodenum.
4. Unless there are precautions taken, we may have conditions in the digestive system that will be hard to deal with.
5. The psychological condition comes from the effect that is produced upon the sympathetic nervous system, from conditions and impressions that are received through the sensory system, which we find indicated when the body becomes so sensitive as to become ill, even from people or individuals that may come into the presence of the body.
6. These oft tend to aggravate the physical conditions and this upsets all of the system that is controlled more or less by the activity of the sympathetic nervous system. These put the body into the periods of depression; at times anger.
7. Hence the secretions that are the natural results of such conditions, producing greater disorder in the assimilating system of the body. Thus the liver, kidneys and spleen are involved in the conditions, especially the spleen.
8. As we find, in making the administrations, it would be well for the body to be in more pleasant surroundings. Any tendency for fog, mist and rain, is aggravating to the conditions, but greater still is the necessity for the body to be where the environs and the activities are more congenial, or where the body physically may become so active in building up resistance that the body may within itself control the effects produced by environment for the body.
9. Replace animosities, hates and fears with faith, hope, longsuffering, patience and with the purposes not merely of self, but of self applying the principles of the Christ-Consciousness.
10. There is no use beginning the mechanical applications for the removal of the sinus and the antrum disorder or the digestive disorder, unless the mental attitude is changed first.
11. Have osteopathic relaxing treatments, particularly throughout the cervical and upper dorsal areas and for setting up better eliminations through the activity of the liver and gall duct and kidneys.
12. About twice a week for twenty minutes each time, have the short wave electrical treatments, the short wave to be about three amperes in strength. This should be applied in the areas of the brachial center particularly, and at times along the upper dorsal and neck, but apply it in the brachial centers particularly. This will aid in setting up drainages.
13. Thus the necessity for keeping the eliminations better.
14. Do these.
15. Do first things first, and we will bring better conditions for this body.
16. Ready for questions.
17. (Q) What foods should be stressed and which avoided?
    (A) Alkaline-producing foods, for acids do arise from the combination of foods, causing a great distress. These are not to be stressed: do not combine large amounts of starches or whole grain cereals with citrus fruits. Do take these, but do not combine. It is rather the combination to beware of. Do not take citrus fruits and whole grain cereals in the same meal. Don't take the white of egg when eggs are taken. Bacon, very crisp, may be taken, but no other forms of hog meat. Fish, fowl and lamb may be taken, but preferably not fried, rather broiled, roasted or the like. Take fresh green vegetables often. Include raw vegetables prepared with gelatin often.
18. (Q) Is there any further mental and spiritual advice?
    (A) As indicated, follow through. Do the first things first. Ye may not control the emotions of the body, save through a spiritual application of the truths as have been indicated. The fruits of the activity of the spiritual are: Patience, love, gentleness and kindness. Cultivate these, and follow them closely with the tenets and truth as given by the Prince of Peace if you would have harmony in the spiritual and mental life.
19. We are through with this reading.

    Two copies to Self (one for the osteopath - Please let us have the name and address of the one you choose.)
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Two under case number for indexing

BACKGROUND

1. Born 9/22/01 in Illinois; married; no children; religious preference not indicated.
2. 2/09/44 Letter: "I have read your readings in the book 'There Is A River' and it sure is wonderful. I have suffered with sinus trouble for years, and the dampness here in the valley seems to make me worse. I have also had operations on my abdomen. California does not seem to agree with me. I have been here about 3 1/2 years, and lived in Chicago a great many years. Have a lot of personal questions about my life I'd like to ask you. I wrote to Henry Holt & Co. for your address. Would appreciate very much if I could join your Association. Hoping to hear from you very soon, and God bless you."
3. 3/14/44 Letter: "I received your letter stating you could not give me a reading for at least one year... I am suffering so much with this sinus trouble and my nose bleeds so frequently and such severe pain. If it is at all possible to give me an emergency reading, I sure would most certainly appreciate it... Is it necessary to come in person for a reading? I sort of have hunches or it may be psychic that I should know immediately certain things of the house and location here in ..., Calif. I called you long distance about a week ago, and the party answering said you were ill. Do hope you are well again, and God bless you for your work in helping others..."
4. 5/01/44 Letter: "...This will surely be a blessing Mr. Cayce, that through you I will be guided spiritually and God will show me the way to happiness and health. I will now ask you several important questions: Why have I had so much unhappiness in my marriage? There seems to be a lot of friction. We have such a difference in beliefs, and not much in common. We were attracted by sex to start with, but that almost has passed, and we don't have the interests together. I have struggled for many years. I am trying to interest my husband in spiritual understanding; at times, he is showing progress, then again he is influenced by his friends - which is drink, and that actually tears me down, which I know I should overcome. I feel the vibrations from people, and get very sick over it. The house we live in is just now going in escrow. It has been 2 years since we bought it on contract. I hope it will clear soon." [On the basis of this correspondence, the following questions and those at end of Physical Reading, were formed by IMG]: (1) Would it aid my physical condition to move to a drier climate? (2) Why do I feel the vibrations from others in such a way that it makes me sick? (3) In what way can I improve my health through the mental?
   This climate is so damp and I wonder if I shouldn't move to a drier climate. I also had a lot of litigation some time ago in ..., Ill. over the estates of my uncle ..., Ind., so I didn't get much out of the estate in ..., Ill. Is there any chance for me to recover my share?... Is there something I have did in my past life that I have suffered mentally and physically? My life has not been complete, as I have always loved music, dramatics, voice and the finer things in life. My husband is just the opposite. I do think he is feeling my vibrations since I've been here in California. I must go on and try to advance, I know. My happiest day will be May 5, when I know you are going to help me. Will you please send physical reading separate from questions? My husband knows I am going to get a reading for my health, but the questions I'd prefer to keep secret. I will be at my home ..., Calif."

REPORTS

1. 5/20/44 Letter: "I received my reading and thank you so much. You stated I should do the first things first, which is to be in a better environment and more congenial. Should I try to sell the house? Will you please answer the questions I asked in my last letter. Would like to have a Life Reading as soon as possible, but I couldn't send any more money until the 1st of June. I don't know as yet what osteopath I will go to, but certain do expect to carry out your suggestions..."
2. 6/21/44 Letter: "...Would like to have you give me a Life Reading, February or March is a long time yet, but expect I will have to wait. I have been very sick, and couldn't keep a thing on my stomach. Had to call a doctor, and he gave me some medicine to stop the vomiting which was mostly green bile and pus. I was too sick to show your reading. It is hard to interest doctors in psychic readings. We live so far out, had to take the doctor that was willing to come out here. I feel better today and can eat again. The damp air at night sure does affect my sinus..."
3. 6/29/44 EC's reply: "...I have not received your application blank for a Life Reading. Until that reaches us, we cannot set a definite appointment for the reading..."
4. 8/03/48 HLC's questionnaire-letter. No reply.
5. 3/27/50 IMG questionnaire-letter. No reply.
6. 10/06/52 No record of verbal or written contact on this case since 6/21/44.

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