This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 21st day of September, 1933, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [410], new Active Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Miss [319].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 10:40 to 11:10 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Ala. (Physical Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body and those conditions that disturb the better physical functioning of the body.
2. As we find, there are many minor conditions that are contributory to specific effects in the better functioning of the body. These, as we find, have to do with some impingements or subluxations in the nervous systems, and the effect this disturbance produces in the nerve and blood supply. And the effects of these disturbances being, as it were, treated; the irritations from such produces the conditions that we find disturb the body in the activity of the sensory system, as related to eyes, ears, nose and throat, as well as disturbances in the digestive system, and the general inability of the mental and physical body to cope with these irritations produced throughout the system.
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, Mrs. [410], we are speaking of:
4. The BLOOD SUPPLY, in the general, may be considered very good; under the existent conditions. Then, these are the disturbances in the blood supply:
5. With the tendency for irritation in the head, neck, nasal passages and throat, the attempt of the body to meet these repressions and distresses or irritation caused in the muco-membranes, there is the tendency for colds to be easily contracted; the head noises at times; irritation to the eyes; all form for making or producing an excess of used or unused forces in energy to these portions of the body, hence clogging the bloodstream. (It should be understood that these are effects.) Hence the metabolism is not wholly balanced; to be sure, at times more excessive in both directions than at some others.
6. As to the eliminations, this condition produces or causes an irregularity in the activities of the drosses even removing in the alimentary canal, causing at times a tendency for congestion in the liver area; from the excesses of the characters produced by such a disturbance in the
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functioning of the liver as an excretory and secretive organ. This at times also produces a reflex to produce, with the activities of the kidneys an excess, or at other times (dependent upon the food values to produce or assist in a tendency of a disturbed hepatic circulation, from these same conditions as described - you see - in the head and neck) an overactivity or underactivity. And, at such times the examinations would show an acidosis effect in the urine itself.
7. As to the nerve system, or SYSTEMS: As we have indicated, we find this the greater cause, or the effect and cause both, of disturbing to the better physical functioning of the body.
8. There has long remained in the upper dorsal (specifically in the 3rd and 4th dorsal area, and the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th cervical area) repressions or subluxations; and these make for a tenseness in the activity of the lymph and the blood supply to the head, throat, neck, eyes, nose, and all the activities of the organs (in their functioning) of the sensory system. At times there is seen the tendency for clearing of throat; at times the muco-membrane irritation in the nose, as well as tendencies for disturbance from - or to be supersensitive to - pollens, or certain elements as of gaseous elements, producing that known as rose fever (in the muco-membranes), or tendencies for the muco-membranes of nose to become easily irritated - and to run, as it may be termed, or the secretions from same; producing irritations to the eyes, and a drumming in the ears.
9. These are effects, and the subluxations in the areas indicated have gradually builded thickened tissue in the areas where the organs of the sensory system function; thus adding to the distresses, as to bring the conditions that exist with the body in the present; the basic condition arising, as we have indicated, from the pressure in the dorsal and cervical area.
10. As to the effect produced in the ORGANS of the system proper:
11. Brain forces, activities of the mental abilities of the body, are very good.
12. The indications throughout the organs of the sensory system are as we have given, though the organs themselves are not as yet in such a distressed condition that they will not respond to an alleviating of the pressures in the areas indicated.
13. To be sure, the condition has been of long-standing; it will require some persistence and consistency in the applications that may be made for the correction of the
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conditions. And, while the body will respond to a great extent, as we find, there need not be expected a cure instantaneously; for the system has attempted - and does attempt to adjust itself to the misdirected forces in the whole of the physical organism. Hence it would be found that there would be periods when the body would feel a great deal better, and others when there would be the tendency for the conditions to appear to become rather aggravated than helped. Yet, they will gradually - through the proper applications, through the proper administrations for those things that would harmonize and coordinate with those resistive forces in the physical functioning of the body - bring about the near normal conditions.
14. The organs of the body, then, as we have indicated, show the effect of these conditions rather than - as yet - being disturbed other than in the functioning.
15. In meeting then the needs, or in outlining for the body that which we find will be the correct manner to bring about a normalcy, and stop the deteriorating forces in the general physical functioning body, [410]:
16. First, we would begin with manipulations AND ADJUSTMENTS for the dorsal and cervical area, in particular; and the rest of the body to make for a coordination of the corrected impulses AS these applications progress.
17. As we would find, these may be done either through osteopathic adjustments and general manipulation, or through chiropractic adjustments and through the use of the electrically driven vibrator following same.
18. Now, get the difference between these: If the osteopathic manipulations are given, do not use the vibrator. If the chiropractic adjustments are given only, then USE the vibrator - at least every other day, evenings preferably, when retiring.
19. Or, there may be used the neuropathic treatments and adjustments, and with THIS method of treatment we would use both the vibrator AND the plain Violet Ray - over the areas specifically as indicated; that is, from the 8th or 9th dorsal to the base of the brain. These treatments would be used once or twice each week, while the treatments neuropathically would be given two or three times each week.
20. If the chiropractic adjustments are chosen, they would be given - in the beginning - every day, for a week or ten days; then they might be given only twice or three times a week.
21. While the osteopathic adjustments would require about three times a week in the beginning, and about once a week after two or three weeks.
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22. As to the period required for such treatments, these should be taken rather in courses; and we do not find that one would be preferable to the other, provided they are carried in the order or in the line as we have given.
23. For the conditions in the nostril, and those tendencies for the hay fever or rose fever that comes from such irritations, it would be well that there be used a spray occasionally - of equal parts of soda, cream of tartar and salt. Salt, soda, cream of tartar, see? This may be made and kept, of course, but should be warm before being used. Use a level teaspoonful of each to two glasses of DISTILLED water, which may be put in an atomizer and used in the nasal cavities once or twice a day.
24. Especially in the evenings when there is the tendency for the sneezing, or for the irritations to be aggravating, or occasionally when needed, we would use an inhalant prepared in this manner:
25. To 4 ounces of pure grain alcohol, add: Oil of Eucalyptus...............20 minims, Rectified Oil of Turp............3 minims, Rectified Creosote...............3 minims, Tincture of Benzoin.............15 minims, Canadian Balsam..................2 minims, Tolu in solution................30 minims. Keep in a container with glass cork, at least a six to eight ounce container. Shake before it is inhaled into the nostrils and into the throat. This will reduce the irritation. This we would use when necessary; not sufficiently to disturb the respiratory system, but it may be used two or three or four times a day.
26. The spray or wash, as we have outlined for the cleansing of the muco-membranes of the nose and throat (in the atomizer), would be used twice each day, morning and evening, rather as to wash out the head - see?
27. We would also have some LOCAL attention to the teeth. These need LOCAL attention, but they will be found to be much improved when the general condition, especially the circulation to the head, has been renewed or revived to near normalcy.
28. Also we will find that the conditions of the eyes will improve. We would not change the lens in the present, but after the second or third week of whichever treatment is chosen (for the manipulations and adjustments) we would have the glasses changed; for conditions will be different in the vision, and the reactions from the properties given will
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have been seen.
29. As may be indicated from that given, none of the conditions save the tendency for the fevers in the muco-membranes of the head and throat and neck, that become recurrent are distressing; yet they are irritating and aggravating continually to the body. For, in damp, rainy, cool or bad weather, the body suffers from cold feet, and the tendency to take cold easily; yet the disturbance is in the head, neck and throat, that produces these very conditions even in the feet! disturbing the circulation!
30. As to the matter of activity, we would advise as much activity mornings and evenings in the open air as possible. Walking is the better exercise for the body, but be in the open air as much as possible; at least once or twice each day.
31. We would give this as an outline for the diet, though it may be altered considerably at times for the body:
32. Mornings - citrus fruit, or citrus fruit juices, with cakes or stewed fruits or coddled egg, or a little bacon and eggs with toast, coffee or Ovaltine.
33. This menu may be changed at times to cereals, but do not use cereals with citrus fruit juices! This combination will be found to gradually become harmful to the better digestive forces of the system.
34. Noons - an all-green vegetable meal; with at times also soups or broths, or the like.
35. Evenings - a well-balanced vegetable diet; not too much meats at any time; preferably fowl, fish or mutton when meats are taken.
36. Do these, and - as we find - it will be necessary in six to eight weeks that there be a change in the general outline, which may be followed through these channels.
37. Ready for questions. 38 (Q) Is it best that I rent my home now or wait until spring? (A) As we find, there is the possibility that through the month of October, or in the early portion of same, it may be rented to an advantage; if not, don't worry about it - for it may be done in the spring - April or May.
39. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file