This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 105th Street & Ocean, Virginia Beach, Va., this 9th day of September, 1931, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [5480], via Mrs. [255].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [5480]. Now, as we find, while the conditions-physical are not over-serious in the present condition, and while that as is being applied in some respects is preventing any growth of the trouble; yet this lacks in the way of REMOVING the causes; causes being specific in their nature, as we find, affecting in the present functioning of organs, and brings about other conditions in OTHER organs as to their normal functioning. These, then, are the conditions as we find them:
2. There exists in the 7th and 8th dorsal center a form of lesion, that produces in the liver and pancrean area a tendency for a creation of too much of the secretions from the pancreas, too little of the balancing from that of the gall ducts, overtaxing of the kidneys - especially in the endren [adrenal] glands. This produces an altered condition in the blood supply, also a tenderness for too easily tired out, too much activity at times from the kidneys, and a strain on the whole of the sensory system - especially the eyes, and on the throat and bronchi.
3. To remove these disorders, or the causes - while the diets are well, these we would KEEP much in the same manner, but we would ADD to same those of OSTEOPATHIC adjustments and treatments. These, as we find, we would take in this manner: First a series of adjustments in the region as given, with those of the general alignment throughout the cerebrospinal system, for six to eight treatments - see? taken twice a week, until eight treatments are taken. REST two weeks, then take ANOTHER eight treatments - and we should have the causes REMOVED.
4. For the adjustment of spleen, liver, kidney action - we would take those of the clary water, in their formation as has been given [through these sources] in combining same. This we would take, the whole quantity - or a quart of same. The DOSAGE of this would be half a teaspoonful four times each day, after each meal and before retiring. Ready for questions.
5. (Q) How can body help herself mentally?
   (A) With the repressions in system, with the conditions as have existed in the mental field or endeavor of the body, with the financial situations, in some respects these have made for that that may be termed a lethargic activity.
   In arousing, or awakening self - better that some specific of a mental reaction be taken, as of READING some set line or study; as Unity, as New Thought, as that that partakes of a PRACTICAL application of moral, mental, and religious thought - see? While these do not wholly coincide with that as has been tenets of the body, these will open FOR the body that of a MENTAL reaction which, with changed conditions in the physical body, will make for a different outlook upon life.
6. That is all the questions.
7. We are through for the present.

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REPORTS

1. 10/09/31 [5480]'s letter to GD:
   "...In Dr. Cayce's reading he mentioned or recommended clary water. This we are unable to obtain in ... Kindly give me the manufacturer's name and address as I have already started the osteopathic treatments and am anxious to make the treatment complete.
   "Was pleased with the accuracy of the reading as regards symptoms and am following carefully all of his instructions..."
2. 10/12/31 EC's letter:
   "...In reply to yours of the 9th addressed to Miss Davis, I wish to give you the formula for preparing the clary water.
   "Put 6 ounces of the clary flower (or garden sage, dried) in 32 ounces of distilled water. Reduce by slow boiling, or steaming, to one-half the quantity. Strain while warm and add:
   1 ounce simple syrup, 15 grains ambergris, dissolved in 1 ounce of grain alcohol, 8 ounces Gordon Gin, 1 dram Cinnamon (preferably in the stick).
   Shake solution together before dose is taken.
   "You will be able to obtain the ambergris from either Lehn & Fink or Eimer & Amend. [N.Y.C.]
   "I certainly hope the information will assist you to gain the health desired. Be sure to let us hear from you if we can be of any service. Also let us know how you progress..."
3. GD's note: Apparently above formula for preparing clary water was first given for Mr. [5676] in the fall of 1902 - See pages 137, 145 of THERE IS A RIVER.
   am'ber-gris (-gres;-gris),n. [F. ambre gris gray amber] A waxy substance found floating in tropical seas, and as a morbid secretion in the sperm whale, whence it is all believed to come. It is valued in perfumery. [Current Webster's]
   ambergris (am'-ber-gris) [amber; Fr., gris, gray]. A billiary or intestinal concretion of the sperm-whale, Physeter macrocephalus. It exhales a fragrant, musky odor when warmed, and is used in adynamic fevers, chronic catarrh, and nervous diseases. Dose 1--3 gr. (0.065-0.2 Gm.). [Old medical dictionary]
4. 1/07/82 GD's note: For some years now, due to restrictions against the killing of whales, an endangered species, the ambergris is unobtainable.

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