This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home in Pinewood on Lake Drive, Va. Beach, Va., this 23rd day of May, 1932, in accordance with request made by self Mr. [527], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Mr. [391].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [527] and [...] [son of [391]], Mr. [391] and L. B. Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading ... Bldg., 10:00 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Washington, D.C. (Physical Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [527], and those conditions that surround and affect the body. Now, we find there are specific conditions that disturb the physical functioning of the body. These, as we find, are affecting and are affected by conditions that cause at times distresses to the respiratory system, the circulation, and the general replenishing conditions of the body.
2. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [527], we are speaking of, present in this room:
3. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY - This we find rather low in the red blood count and high in the white and the leukocyte, yet not that wholly produced from anemia, though anemia in some phases is produced by the system attempting to adjust itself against those conditions that arise in the respiratory system, to produce sufficient coagulation to keep normalcy - and from the breaking of tissue in the membranes of the system in portions, as we shall see.
4. IN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM - Here we find what may be termed the basic or first cause of conditions, though these have been builded for some periods - until the system has set up other outlets - which has caused more of the specifics, as may be termed, that are not of the nature other than effects from the first cause in the disorders of the body. The nerve plexus, then, we find in the upper dorsal and through the cervical area, show there are impingements of such proportions, and such conditions in the form of lateral lesions, that the affectation to the bronchi and to the upper portions of lungs themselves has produced spasmodic effects that make for the affecting of the respiratory system itself. These have formed also in portions of the cardiac area; that is, in the 3rd and 4th dorsal area, lesions that make for the rising of phlegm through the muco-membrane circulation in the thorax and the bronchi, and
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produce this of the spasmodic effect, either from cold, heat, or from certain character of foods that may affect the circulation and thus produce the same character, though not always the same kind of spasmodic or heavy breathing, or the choking up of the bronchi and the upper portion of the lung.
5. These, then, as we see, are EFFECTS from subluxations in the cerebrospinal system, and having produced lesions have also made for the thickening of tissue along the bronchi, the thorax and the trachea, that makes for the pressure when the reactions are in the system, making the spasmodic reactions in the respiratory system.
6. This condition also is affecting, and affected by, the circulation; taking from the system the replenishing forces to create in the system sufficient of the white blood and leukocyte to meet the necessary discharge that is created in the muco-membranes of the lung, bronchi and throat. Also the effect is from the nervous system, in the manner in which the digestion takes place. Hence we have complications produced, that are of the nature as indicated, and as will be indicated in the effects produced in the organs themselves.
7. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS - In brain forces, good; one of an analytical turn of mind. An association in financial institutions, as those of finance corporations or such, would be the type of work or association best suited for the turn of the mind, or those that deal with that which has to do with such associations.
8. In the sympathetic system, as affects those of the nasal cavity, the hearing, the eyes - these are oftentimes found to show inflammation, though it is a reflex action rather than organic disturbance of the organs of the sympathetic. These are produced by the system attempting to meet the conditions that are produced in the system, and calling upon the various portions of system for the aid to affected conditions produce irritation in eye, drumming in ear at times, burning at times in throat and bronchi, filling or choking of the nasal cavity or passages, and at times soreness produced in the soft tissue of face; throat becomes full at times. These are, as seen, reflex; NOT of specific conditions other than reflex FROM the disorders in the cerebrospinal, the nervous system, the affectation in asthmatic forces, as produced in bronchi, trachea, throat and upper portion of lungs.
9. As to the action of the thyroids: Here we find, this is at times full - that is, the functioning of the thyroid, on account of the lack of elements in the system that are being used up to meet the needs in other portions of the system,
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and there is an over-activity of potashes in the system. Hence any foods that are of an exceptional potash content become aggravating soon to the system, and a lack of iodine in the system is the basis for these conditions that are produced there. These, to be understood, are but secondary conditions, yet must be considered will there be brought for the body that which will be of a permanent relief, that will aid the body in ridding itself of these conditions that cause disorders in the present.
10. The throat, bronchi, lungs, larynx, show the effect, as has been indicated, of being oft irritated, of the thickening of the membrane and muscular forces along the various portions of the trachea, bronchi, and the opening as it were - of the lung area, in the upper portions especially, so that the breathing is often in the upper portion rather than the lower portion of the lungs. Hence atmospheric pressures affect the body very readily, both through the thickening of the tissue along the bronchi and trachea area, as well as in the lung area itself. This makes for too great a pressure on the circulatory system in a high altitude, and in too low an altitude a pressure on the membranes of the head, throat and upper portion of the body, and limpness, would be a result. Poisons would soon affect the system, poisons from the system itself.
11. In the heart's action - these, as we find, under the conditions, are very good. There are found that certain elements affect the heart's action often, that relieve the pressure in the throat, bronchi and upper lung - but these will be depressing or overactive to the heart's action. No organic disorder; sympathetic wholly.
12. The digestive system, as there is a lacking of elements in the system, shows quite a variation in the effects that are often produced there. At times there is an unusual appetite; at others often desiring to eat but very little is needed to satisfy. This produced by the system attempting to take from the elements those necessary conditions that are needed for the replenishing or rebuilding to the system.
13. The liver, spleen, hepatic circulation - as there are often many drosses in system, and the necessary clarification of the blood supply to replenish the system, the liver and spleen are somewhat abnormal in their size, but organically and functionally are very good, as is also the kidneys in their functioning - though at times these, from the effects of that which will act upon the respiratory system, are caused to function more than ordinary of a normal condition, but organically - as yet - little or no
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disorder, other than functional that comes occasionally.
14. Then, in meeting the needs of the conditions in the present, as we find - this will require patience and persistence on the part of the body, will there be brought other than temporary relief. Because there is temporary relief there should not be the slacking of the applications necessary for the correction of the conditions, and the same is true that - that which will aid, would it be over done, will be harmful to the final outcome of the disorder. So, persistency and consistency taken at the present time, the condition may be rid entirely from the body - though effects, of course, or tendencies, would remain - and with precautions, though, these may be gradually eliminated from the body.
15. First we would begin as this: Use as an inhalant, that will relieve the pressure in the bronchi and lungs, this - prepared in this manner:
16. To 4 ounces of pure grain alcohol, add: Eucalyptol (Oil of)..........20 minims, Rectified Creosote............5 minims, Canadian Balsam..............10 minims, Rectified Oil of Turp........10 minims, Tolu in solution.............30 minims. Keep this in an 8 ounce container, preferably with a glass cork or stopper. Do not drink, but inhale the fumes from same. Shake the solution together and inhale deep into the throat and bronchi, from the open bottle, see?
17. Then we would begin with manipulations, osteopathically, given, to correct those pressures that exist in the upper dorsal and cervical area. Take these in periods, or relays. Twice or three times a week take a treatment. One each week should be an adjustment, the other two general treatments. Take thirteen to fifteen treatments. Then rest for a week to ten days. Then take another course of thirteen to fifteen treatments, see? Then rest a week to ten days. Then take another.
18. Then we would give further instructions for corrections.
19. We would be mindful that the diet is such as to build more blood, nerve and tissue. These would be, then, well in this line: Of course, these may be altered to suit the conditions or the surroundings, as the body changes about.
20. Mornings - citrus fruit juices, with coddled egg or fruit and cereal, though do not take the fruit and cereal AND fruit juices at the same meal. Only the yolk of the egg should be taken, see? Coffee, tea or milk.
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21. In the middle of the morning take a malted milk with raw egg - only the yolk taken in this.
22. Noons - preferably green vegetables, as spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, celery, carrots, peas, beets. These may be taken with oil or mayonnaise, or a dressing that is palatable to the body.
23. In the middle of the afternoon we would take a DRIED milk; not the same as that taken in the morning, but one that will add to the system and be not only filling but satisfying to the body.
24. Evenings - those of liver, tripe, pig knuckle, blood pudding, cooked vegetables - but keep to all of those that grow above the ground, not under the ground, for the evening. Raw meats, or the like. Also there may be taken meat juices, sea foods and the like - these are well for the body.
25. After the second course of osteopathic treatments, begin with Atomidine (or iodine in solution - non-poisonous for the system), three minims twice each day until this has been taken for at least twenty-six days.
26. When the third course of treatments has been completed, we would give further instructions.
27. Ready for questions.
28. (Q) Will this treatment, if followed, cure the asthma? (A) We have given that it will! It will, if the body will be consistent and persistent! This will require time maybe eight to ten months - but it's worth it!
29. (Q) For what vocation am I best fitted? (A) That which has been outlined, we would find, in an analytical mind, which has to deal with financing.
30. We are through for the present. [5/23/32 GD's note: He seemed pleased and interested; said he would do his best to carry out the instructions.] Copy to Self " " Cayce file " " Ass'n file