This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of January, 1931, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [5544].

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind of the body, [5544].
2. In the physical forces of the body, these we find rather as conditions that should be warned against; for in the physical functioning we find disorders that, while at present do not present such obstacles as to prevent a CHARACTER of functioning, allowed to become a portion of the system - or the system's adjusting itself to the inconveniences that are produced in the functioning - the conditions must become either constitutional or chronic; while the removal of that producing same in the present would make for a nearer normal functioning and give a better opportunity for the mental and material development of the body's conditions and surroundings.
3. In the eliminations do we find the greater distresses produced, there having been builded by these poor eliminations those conditions in the upper dorsal and cervical regions such obstructions in the sympathetic and cerebro-spinal centers as to prevent a normal functioning (physically) of the sensory organism. More particularly is this seen in the eyes, and those accumulations in and on the retina proper. This is a form of toxin in the system that makes for a character of filament that becomes an obstruction in the vision. This may become acute, or becoming centralized or localized may produce growths of a nature either as to obstruct vision or attack the lachrymal ducts (as it does at times), producing granulation, or becoming more acute or centralized attack that of the optic nerves themselves, filling up also the ducts in the throat and head in a manner as to produce disorders in the soft tissue, or in the soft structural portion, and thus produce a condition of disorder that might become permanent.
4. These that are being given are possibilities from disorders seen in the present.
5. Also we find there are reflexes of this condition, especially in the colon - and in the transverse and descending colon a tendency for that of prolapsus from lack of the proper evacuations in the system, producing in the valves of the rectum themselves those of prolapsus that become in the form of bleeding, or protruding, or blind pile. These in the present condition are merely indications for conditions that may arise, unless corrections are made in the present.
6. These conditions, as we find, are produced by that of improper diet - or disregarding of the diet; also by lesions that are indicated in the upper cervical regions and in the dorsal region. These being the conditions existent, coordinate - or coordinating one with the other. Superacidity is a result; tendency of dyspepsia, indigestion, headaches, pains in the eyes, heaviness in feet, perspiring feet, melancholia, sleeplessness - these are heirs of such condition, and are manifested to a greater or lesser degree at times in the physical body, [5544].
7. In meeting the needs of the physical conditions, we would - through osteopathic manipulation AND adjustment - correct those conditions in the cerebro-spinal system; making local applications for the conditions in the sensory system (eyes, throat, ears) by those more of the nature that will be antiseptical in their activity; using, then, the violet ray following each treatment, the anode or applicator (the bulb) across the whole of the cervical area, up over neck, around the face, back of head, using the double EYE applicator at least once each week, and at least two or three times each week an application of a mild antiseptic as an eye wash to remove those refuse forces and to cleanse lids and eyeball itself - this may be done with any of the mild antiseptics - the better, as we find, would be a boracic acid solution.
8. We would also be mindful of those pressures existent in lumbar and lower dorsal, as related to the prolapsus (or tendency of) the colon and the lower portion of the jejunum. Be mindful that in cleansing the colon at least that portion in the caecum region, or area, is also cleansed. Any of those antiseptics or ointments that may be used for the protruding or bleeding condition in rectum may be used, but we would - for at least four such evacuations - use the high enema, or PREFERABLY those of the colonic irrigations, being mindful that too much irritation is not created in the first operation. Do not attempt to cleanse too much of the colon in the first operation; taking one each week until at least four have been taken. This, we find, will bring a near normal condition.
9. Be mindful that the diet is kept in a more ALKALIN reaction. This (though it may be altered) would be as a sample:
10. Morning - citrous fruit juices, or a combination of same with a little gruel and coffee or tea; PREFERABLY those of the Ovaltine or a cereal DRINK.
11. Noon - Only green vegetables, or salads, or soups. No coffee OR tea, though milk may be taken.
12. Evening - principally a vegetable diet that is WELL cooked. this may include soups. Fruits - prunes, apricots, peaches, apples, pears, plums, cherries - but do not COMBINE the fruits too much with cooked vegetables. ALTER them more than COMBINING them. Beware of too much meats, and especially of condiments, during this period.
13. In the mental and the material conditions - these, as we find, have SOMEWHAT to do with the nervous conditions of the body - but do not become in too much of a pessimistic manner. Rather fit the circumstances, or conditions and circumstances, as correlative in their effect upon the body, making those changes or alterations necessary to meet the needs of the body, physically and mentally. Do not become panicky because conditions do not seem to break just proper for the body. Seeking associations and connections through the channels in which the body has labored, these offer the better or the proper relations and associations for the better conditions of the body. Ready for questions.
14. (Q) Shall I continue all insurance policies or drop some, as I contemplate?
    (A) To meet the present situations, these would be well to curtail to SOME extent - but do not so curtail same as to make conditions unsatisfactory to self or the relationships of the body.
15. (Q) Shall I re-establish a home?
    (A) In the Spring, yes.
16. (Q) Shall I take trips contemplated?
    (A) These would be well as the conditions, surroundings, circumstances, justify.
17. (Q) If able to obtain the kind of employment I had during the summer, shall I take it?
    (A) This association can be made and established. Take it.
18. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Three copies to Ass'n office

BACKGROUND

1. 1/12/31 Letter verifying appoint for self and wife [1083] submitted these questions:
   "What method should I pursue to obtain employment? If able to obtain the kind of employment I had during the summer shall I take it? Shall I continue all insurance policies or drop some as I contemplate? What particular thing to do to overcome condition which causes bleeding during bowel movement? Shall I re-establish a home? What to do to overcome the wearing of glasses and to improve sight generally? Shall I take trips contemplated? Any special diet to go on? Exercise?"

REPORTS

1. 1/24/33 Letter: "...Shall indeed be glad to have you put me on record and to get from you the reports on your work, though at this time I am financially unable to contribute as I have been out of work for a long time..."
2. 12/34 He referred [769] for a Physical Rdg.
3. 12/19/35 He secured a second Physical Rdg. for his wife, [1083].
4. 1/20/36 He secured a third reading for his wife - see 1083-3.
5. 2/30/36 He requested introductory material mailed to a couple of his friends; 3/05/37 he also requested such material for several friends.
6. 12/01/37 Letter: "...Want to tell you how much I have enjoyed your talk while in New York recently.
   "Will appreciate your giving me some information about your son's case that you spoke about; am anxious to show it and get some folks interested. So send all the information you can, about what happened to his eyes, what the M.D.'s said and what you suggested be done and how many years have elapsed since this happened..."
7. 12/11/37 EC's letter: "Thanks for yours of the first. Wish I had known you were at the meeting so I could have had the chance to talk with you at some length. Happy to know that you enjoyed the meeting. We haven't a printed report of the case you speak of; that is, my son's case, my there are quite a number that are published every month or so in the Bulletins. You receive the Bulletins, do you not? It would take several pages to give you the history of this case but if you cannot use the ones reported in the Bulletins I will be glad to try and write this out for you. So you let me know about this, for I am glad to do anything that may possibly help someone else, but it is possibly not so well to parade one of my own family too much, and I use my wife's case so much as it is printed in the booklet - the Association booklet - you have one of these, have you not?
   "Thanks ever so much, Mr. [5544], for taking the time to write and if I can be of help in any way I am glad to do so."
8. 11/11/41 He referred Mr. [2616] for a Physical Rdg.
9. 7/09/56 He requested copies of his rdg. and his wife's.
10. 8/58 Routine mailing to Mr. [5544] was ret'd marked DECEASED.

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