This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce this 18th day of October, 1923.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Linden Shroyer, Conductor; Mrs. Rosenberg (?), Steno. Mr. [5717], and others.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here. Now, while we find the mental, spiritual and physical forces in this body very good, we find there are some conditions in all that may be brought to the better development for the individual, both in the physical and mental and spiritual plane. First, as we have to deal with the physical for the development of the mental or soul and spiritual forces of the body, we give the conditions here in the physical, then their relation to the mental and spirit of the entity. Those are the abnormal in the physical, have to do with the process of developing the functioning organs in some conditions produced within the body itself and developed towards both the physical forces, its relation to mental attitudes and the spiritual development necessary for the better forces in the body. For all are in one, and one in all, see.
2. Now these are conditions as we find them in this body of [5717] we are speaking of, present in this room. First, in the blood supply of the body, the tendency is of the blood to be over abundant in the system, see. Red blood forces, not above the normal to an unbalanced condition, but the pressure shows in the action of the organs themselves and the attitude of mental forces towards the action of the physical in its relation to mental and spiritual forces. (I keep them all separate as we go along, see.) In the white blood forces, very good. In the action of the blood supply as we will see upon a specific organ in this development. In the nerve force, body very good. All balanced throughout with the nerve systems in cerebrospinal, sympathetic and sensory systems. The action of the forces over the body in the nerve system being well balanced in both the physical effect produced through nerve action, physically speaking, and the forces of the body itself. In the functioning of the organs of the body, we find as these. First, in the brain force and the development there, we find one well given to understanding of perspective, especially to the broader vision with those pertaining to developing in the spirit and soul sense of a given condition. That is above the ordinary, but he subjugates it much by the action of the physical. In the organs of the sensory system, well balanced, with the forces, and given in the psychic force through perception of sight rather than of other forces in this spiritual or soul development. Perspective insight, until it becomes as it were the abnormal or subliminal forces expressed through sight, see, and in this channel it may be developed. The psychic forces and the relations toward the giving of this force to other individuals will be reached through this same source. Well for the body to remember, though, from whom the power comes and not from himself.
3. In the organs of the throat, the larynx and the bronchials, there have been times when there was the condition here not good. Overburdened by congestion received from stimulation to blood flow in the center body, the 4th cervical, - that is, we had hard thinking, wrong expressions of action the reaction comes through the physical and expressed in the organs of the throat proper, see. Physically expressed. This we find in the circulation as is expressed in the tonsils, the epiglottis and in the tissue as created by this in the palate and in the antrum, in the face proper. In the lung force, good. Heart action normal, with an over quantity of blood to be handled at times, you see. In the digestive force, take care. For with the correction of the forces in this, we create that element that may be the destructive force to the physical in its application to other forces, as well as that of its own, see. That is, its usefulness to other individuals through its mental forces may be and could be hindered by the self through these. In the spleen, we find the organ that suffers from the condition in the system more than any other at the present time. Hence, meditation or destructive forces on red blood cells is good for the body [Polycythemia?]. With each thought manifested in the brain, red blood cells are destroyed in the spleen. This is in all bodies. In this we find with special thought, best when body is alone, when these are expressed in the body itself. We are speaking physically. In the duodenum or pyloric end, some show of the action of the condition of the spleen. Liver very good. Intestinal tract and creative forces of the blood supply in the individual system, very good. In the mental forces of the body, we find as in these. The activity of the mental or soul force of the body may control entirely the whole physical through the action of the balance in the sympathetic system, for the sympathetic nerve system is to the soul and spirit forces as the cerebrospinal is to the physical forces of an entity, especially is this shown in this body here, of [5717] present in this room.
4. In the development of the spirit forces, we find this beyond the normal of other bodies, to this body normal, for he may make himself worth much to his fellow man if the physical be directed correctly in all forces pertaining to physical, mental and spiritual development.
5. The vocation should be the layman influence over the fellow man toward spiritual and psychic development in other individual selves.
6. To keep the body in balance physically, we would do this. More exercise for the body of a specific character and nature. That especially given to bring into action the nerves, ligaments and muscles, the diaphragm and the trunk portion of the body; and the diet should be more varied than is taken in the system in the past and that of the nature necessary to create the forces in the body that gives the balance of blood force in the uniform rather than of one character. More of starch than proteins, not at first but balance the body through the exercise. Keep plenty of water in the system at all times. Body does not drink enough at all times, see. We are through.

BACKGROUND

1. He previously obtained two Life Readings.

REPORTS

1. GD's note: Although we list 5717-3 as a straight Physical Reading, it is interesting to note that it is perhaps the first attempt to get a combination reading. Later, through the readings themselves, we learned to separate them by presenting the Suggestion for a straight Physical, or a Mental-Spiritual, or a Life, or a Dream, Business, etc., etc.
2. 10/22/23 Mr. [5717] obtained a Special Reading on the EC work - See 5717-4.
3. 11/22/93 Robert Baron's letter to Jeanette Thomas:
   2045 Eleventh Street Santa Monica, CA 90405
   Edgar Cayce Foundation Atlantic Ave. at 67th St. P.O. Box 595 Virginia Beach, VA 23451
   Attn: Jeanette M. Thomas, Administrator of Records
   Dear Ms. Thomas:
   I am writing this letter not only to thank you, but to educate those people who may suffer from what I've been diagnosed with, polycythemia rubra vera.
   About eighteen months ago I started feeling tired and had a jittery feeling in my chest area. My face was also more flushed than normal. I am 36 years old and have been in good physical condition all my life. I do not drink or smoke and have remained active in various sports. I felt something was wrong, so I went to see my internist. I checked out fine, but he drew blood and called me three days later. He explained why I felt so tired. My red blood-cell count was extremely high (polycythemia) so my heart was essentially pumping thick blood and working hard. I was sent to see a hematologist, and he thinned my blood over a period of time. This thinning is called a phlabotomy and is done to reduce the chances of getting a heart attack or stroke. Over the months ahead the red cell blood count slowly crept back up to the danger level. The specialist said I had polycythemia rubra vera and the only thing he could do was to periodically drain my blood. I asked him what the future held for me and he replied, "You could live fifteen to twenty years longer, but this usually develops into leukemia." That was the last I saw of the hematologist.
   Since receiving that distressing news, I've been educating myself in natural ways of healing - getting to the root of the problem rather than going for the quick fix. In a book called "Get Well Naturally" the Cayce Foundation was mentioned and I wrote a letter describing my problem. I received a prompt response recommending spinal treatments from an osteopath or chiropractor; also cleansing the system through the use of herbs; and a series of colonic irrigations. I was also sent copies of transcripts from various "readings" given in similar cases.
   I have been seeing a chiropractor three times a week now for 2 1/2 months. My x-rays revealed a number of subluxations in my spine and neck. I've also been seeing an herbalist and she has diagnosed yeast in my blood. I have been very diligent in following instructions and haven't consumed any sugar or yeast in over fifty days. I'm eating only healthful food and getting my spinal problems corrected. I've been feeling great - lots of energy and no more uneasiness in my chest.
   I'm going to stay with this program for another two months before having my blood checked again. I'm hopeful that it will be normal and will let you know the outcome.
   I sincerely hope that whoever reads this letter will be encouraged and stay focused on his/her personal road to good health.
   All the best,
   Sincerely, Robert Baron

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