This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 16th day of September, 1926, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [5459], via Mr. [1565].

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 many various conditions to be considered in giving those that are to be met in the correction of the physical forces in this body.
4. These, then, are the conditions as we find them in the body at the present time, and that as is necessary to bring about those conditions that will bring improvement and assistance to the normal conditions and normal functionings of this body, [5459].
5. In the blood supply, then, we find as this:
6. This rather heavy at times. Hence the depressions, or the pressure as is produced. Not as that of an organic heart trouble. Not that as of a derangement in the blood supply. Rather that of the condition existent in the nerve centers that govern the supply and its functioning throughout the system, yet the heaviness and the pressure at times produce disturbance in various portions of the system, as is seen in the sluggish action to the liver and hepatic circulation, as is seen on pressure in the sympathetic system, causing noises and disturbances to the sensory organism, giving distresses, then, to the eyes at times - at times to the throat, the disturbance there - to the ears, the ringing and the sounds that appear at times. This the result, then, of these conditions.
7. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, then we find the greater distresses, as are the seat or cause of conditions in the system. This, as we find, has those specific centers that are in the line, as it were, of the cause or seat of the conditions. First, that of the mode of the labors are at that point of being heavy for the body, through the continual one continuation, until the body feels, apparently, at times that it will cry out that it CAN'T go farther. This, as we find, in a pressure as is produced on certain centers that tires out and gives to functioning organs in the system much of the derangement that brings about troubles in the pressure produced in the blood supply, and of the derangement as is seen in various functioning portions of the organism of the body. Notably: that in the 2nd and 3rd stem, as it were, or joint, in the coccyx, in this region, we find the pressure such as the derangement comes to that center known as the brush end of the cerebro-spinal system. Hence has many variations in the effects as produced from same throughout the system, depending entirely upon the cycle of the circulation or of the functioning of the organs - as we have had in various stages of the condition these conditions have existed. Some, more or less, exhibit themselves in the body at the present time. Nerve indigestion - depression and over activity both have occurred at various periods in the functioning of the kidneys. Constipation - the condition in the lower folds of the portion of the body where excretions come from the system. Hence the pile, or the condition as exists there. Pressure as is produced from same reflexly acting to a heart reaction - low in liver circulation - depressions in the lungs - a tendency to cough at times - all of these VARIOUS conditions as are seen coming from a nerve retraction from a subluxation produced in the lower end of the cerebro-spinal system - in the sacral and in the coccyx. In the reflex there are lesions as are formed in the system from same - notably, those as are seen at the 9th dorsal and in the 2nd and 3rd and 4th cervical. These directly affect the various portions of the system. Hence the general debilitation as seen when these centers are as in unison in tiring out the whole system. Taking of medicinal properties has not corrected the system. Changes from one climatic condition to another would not affect the same.
8. The correction, then, of these conditions, must be made through that of the correcting of the structural portion in system, that the nerves may be liberated in their action, and that the incentives from such centers are active in their normal way and manner - then directing the diet, the activities, in such a way and manner as to rebuild that vitality as is necessary to meet the needs of this body, [5459] we are speaking of.
9. In this way and manner we will find we will bring about the normal conditions for this body.
10. Correct, then, that condition in the cerebro-spinal centers. First those in the cervical and dorsal region, and those in the sacral and coccyx. The better condition will be brought about by first applying heat of the wet nature to the spine, that the relaxation of same will be made so that adjustments in centers may be made with the least resistance, and that the body will respond more readily to such corrections. These should then be made osteopathically.
11. As for the diet, follow close in these lines: Well that as much green vegetable foods be taken as possible. Not the acids of apples, but that as would be found in peaches, grapes, oranges and of such nature will be well to begin the day with. That of a light meal in the middle of day, as soups, or cereals may be taken n the middle. Much of the food values in evening carrying those EASILY digested.
12. Following these lines, and keeping the body well cleansed with PLENTY of water taken in the system, even as MEDICINAL properties - PLAIN WATER - in and out - that is, drinking water and using high enemas to cleanse the colon from impurities. With these corrections, with these conditions, we will bring the better conditions for this body.
13. Do that.
14. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. 8/16/26 Letter: "...Mr. [1565] of the firm of ..., of ..., Oklahoma, gave me your name as one who helps people in distress, as I am.
   "Last October I suddenly became depressed, perhaps it was toxic poisoning. After careful treatment I partially recovered. Then I came down with a stubborn cold that settled in my nose and my right ear had a buzzing sound which had to be blown through. After this cleared up, a noise in my head commenced and the many doctors failed to relieve me. This is my left ear and 20 years ago I had a mastoid operation which removed the ear drum but have not suffered in any way until last year (October or November). The medical men claim it is the inner ear which is giving me trouble, but they don't help me; consequently, it is wearing on my nervous system. I have no pep, feel very miserable, and my dear wife is suffering in sympathy. I have done everything possible, at present attending a clinic because I no longer can afford to pay the regular fee to the doctors.
   "Can you help me in my problem? I am 52 years old but feel much older. The depressing thoughts I have do not leave me, although I try to make the best of it. The last two weeks I spent in the country, a very quiet place, and felt fairly well there but today, back at business, the good the change did me seems to lose itself.
   "An expectant, anxious man awaits your answer..."

REPORTS

1. 9/19/26 Letter: "...I am deeply grateful for the reading which I am convinced is uncannily true. Will endeavor to carry out faithfully every suggestion in your letter. Earnestly hope enclosed check for $20.00 will, in a small measure, show my appreciation. Will report to you as soon as condition takes hold. In the meantime, please accept now my heartfelt thanks for the message of courage..."
2. 11/04/26 Mrs. [325]'s letter: "...Mr. [5459] said that his reading was helping him so much. He is the man that [1565] sent to you for a reading..."
3. 10/19/26 Reply to questionnaire: "...I followed out the suggestions as given in my reading of September 16th implicitly and, while my general bodily condition has improved, there is no diminution of the head noise which is very distressing. I sought out one of New York's most prominent osteopaths - showed him the reading, but he made light of the spinal trouble as indicated therein, hinted there was nothing to it and has given me, for a month, ordinary treatments including the spine, of course. My diet is simple and constipation has subsided.
   "He, the osteopath, put me on a cereal called Cereal Food, which is an excellent remedy for stomach and bowel troubles. I hardly know how to describe my condition. In the evening the irritation caused by the head noise seems to become unbearable and I retire early - sleep is my solace - the feeling besets me I am not getting any better and this depresses me naturally. I spoke to the osteopath about applying wet [heat?] to the spine, but he only uses his fingers on me. It is very necessary that some force be applied to my intellect to strengthen it, to forget the head noise is there, and so I live in hopes a way will be found. Perhaps, Mr. Cayce, you will find the solution. God knows I need it.
   "P.S. I am not taking drugs of any kind..."
4. 11/10/26 Letter: "...Unfortunately, I have not received much benefit from the reading you gave me on September 16th, although my physical condition has improved; the noise in my head, together with the depression, is about the same. The osteopath who is treating me seems to make light of the conditions you found in my body and I am not altogether satisfied with his treatment.
   "In the booklet sent me by the Association of National Investigators appears a copy of a letter sent by the Secretary of the Osteopathic Society in reference to Mr. [551] who consulted him for treatment. This osteopath seems to have found your diagnosis correct and has helped him considerably. Perhaps you can suggest a competent man in the City and I favor one who is best suited to carry out what you advise in the diagnosis.
   "In conclusion, I am intensely interested in your work because it is truly God's work and I hope to make my promise good to send you a subscription when funds allow..."
5. 11/16/26 EC referred him to Dr. Eugene R. Krause, D.O., in New York City.
6. 5/20/27 He replied to Questionnaire: I followed out the suggestions contained in the reading given and although my physical condition is better, I still have the ringing in the ears which is most distressing and sometimes gives me very depressing thoughts.
   I went to an osteopath here and he did not look with much favor on your diagnosis which information I gave to you sometime ago. Recently you gave me the name of Dr. Krause but up to date I have not seen him. I don't feel as nervous as I did; on the other hand, when the day is over I am ready for bed and do not always wake up refreshed in the morning. As far as I can tell, the noise in the head is nervous trouble and the doctors do not know how to cure it, so having had tons of advice and having spent a deal of money for a man of my humble station in life I have finally allowed nature to effect her cure.
   I know you are interested in my trouble and I am mighty glad to have known you and if there is any further suggestion to help me, of course, I shall be eternally grateful. Let me hear from you at convenience.
7. 5/27/27 EC wrote he felt the osteopathic treatments had not been given correctly, and that he would be glad to check up on the case by giving another rdg. "Our records show that more than 90% of the ones who follow out the suggestions AS GIVEN get the results promised!"
8. 8/04/27 Letter: "...I derived some benefit from the reading Mr. Cayce gave me but my recovery is far from being complete and I have spent considerable money trying to get well. In June I was treated by Dr. Krause who was recommended to me but did not find any relief in his treatment. However, I fully realize the effort that has been made and the much desired results may come to me later..."
9. 12/01/27 EC met Mr. [5459] in New York and made another appointment.
10. 12/28/27 See 5459-2.

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