This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 15th day of May, 1934, in accordance with request made by the self, through his wife, Mrs. [639], Active Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis, L. B. and Hugh Lynn Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 11:30 to 11:55 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Fla. (Physical Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [550], this body we have had before.
2. There are many changes in the general physical forces of the body from that as we have had before. There are changes that are natural in the order of the activities of a physical body in materiality. There are changes that have been brought about by the weakening of organs and the functioning of organs through this general deterioration that sets in, in such an activity and environ.
3. As we find, many of these are somewhat of a constitutional nature. But there may be brought temporary relief, and changes that will be helpful and give many more years of an activity comparatively free from distress or incapacitation; making for capacities for the body to carry on and adjust itself to the changing conditions and make those necessary arrangements for the changes that must eventually come to every physical body.
4. There is, as is seen, a weakening of the abilities of the organs to re-inhibit or re-capacitate themselves, which is indicated by the activity in varied portions of the system.
5. There is the tendency for the slowing up of the blood supply. There is the changing in the pressure in the heart's activity, or pressure in the blood supply. This causes those periods when there are the effects of these both in the nerve system and the organs that are thus affected by these repressions as produced.
6. There is the tendency for a slowing of the circulation through the hepatics. Hence the inability of the body to have the normal functioning of the hepatic circulation. The liver is torpid, the spleen engorged, and the activity of the pancreas is increased by the pressure that is made not only in the general circulation but by the toxic forces that are maintained in system by the poor eliminations; and the incapacity of the bladder to retain the urine is produced
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from that tendency for the accumulations of sugar, for the engorgement of those tubes that make an outlet from the bladder itself. And the inflammation that is caused there, more than that of the diabetic nature, is the excess of the repressions in the system; though with a diabetic reaction to same.
7. This makes for a slowing circulation, a tendency for the swelling at times in the lower extremities, a heaviness at the back of the neck and a dizziness at times when attempting to rise quickly; or with an excitement to the mental activities of the body we find the recurrent conditions or the effects of same are depressing to the whole general system.
8. Poor assimilations through many portions of the digestive area, making for indigestion in one portion of the system and an overacidity in another portion - or regurgitation - that makes for distresses.
9. As we would find, a compound put together in this way and manner, added to the body in this form, would be materially helpful to the body:
10. To 6 ounces of dried sage, add 32 ounces of distilled water. Reduce by slow boiling until 16 ounces would be left. Strain while warm and to this add: Gin (preferably Gordon's Gin)............6 ounces, Compound Simple Syrup (but the syrup made of BEET sugar, not cane sugar)...2 ounces. Dissolve 15 grains Ambergris in 1 ounce pure grain alcohol. Add to same 3 drams Cinnamon in the stick. Shake the solution together before the dose is taken; a teaspoonful four times each day, fifteen to twenty minutes before the meals and upon retiring.
11. We would also have the general massage as may be neuropathically given, beginning in the central portion of the body, following same along the nerves from the 9th dorsal to the upper portion of the body - even to the tips of the fingers; then from the 9th dorsal DOWNWARD to the very tips of toes; rubbing AWAY FROM the body rather than to same.
12. In the matter of diet, be mindful that sugars are kept from the general activities in the food values; and not any white bread. Preferably the whole wheat, browned at most times, or Graham or rye, but preferably at all times toasted. Citrus fruits are well.
13. Keep the eliminations through the alimentary canal well in hand.
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14. Use high enemas when necessary to evacuate the whole of the colon and to remove the pressure that is ordinarily maintained on the kidneys, and on the bladder particularly.
15. The activities should be as much in the open as possible for the body.
16. Ready for questions.
17. (Q) What causes apparent hay fever, and sneezing? (A) With the corrections that we find will be gained by the manipulative measures over the body; that is, from the 9th dorsal upward, we will relieve those pressures that tend to make for an irritation in the muco-membrane of the nasal passages, by the removal of those pressures in the upper dorsal and cervical area that tend to make for this irritation to the bronchi and to the nose. This is an attempt rather of the circulation to adjust itself under the general strain that has existed and does exist in the system. With the use of antiseptics that may be taken in the form of the inhalant that would be prepared in this way and manner, we will find the irritation will be allayed: To 4 ounces of pure grain alcohol in an 8 ounce container, preferably with a glass cork, add in this order: Eucalyptol..............................20 minims, Rectified Oil of Turp....................5 minims, Benzosol in solution....................15 minims, Rectified Creosote.......................2 minims, Tincture of Benzoin.....................10 minims, Tolu in solution........................30 minims. Keep this well corked, but when there is the tendency for sneezing or for running of the nose, inhale DEEP through the nostrils, after shaking together, FROM this container, see? This may be done about two, three, four times each day, or whenever there is the tendency. This acts as an antiseptic to the muco-membranes of the nasal cavity. It may also be breathed once or twice into the mouth or throat, to relieve irritation there. And with the manipulation, and with the change made by the properties that will act upon the liver, spleen and pancreas and the eliminations of the alimentary canal, the distress should be relieved.
18. (Q) What causes cramps in legs and feet at night, and
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what should be done to relieve or correct the condition? (A) This, as indicated, is from the poor circulation; but the massage will relieve same.
19. (Q) Any other advice for the better welfare of the body? (A) We would do these, as we find; and, as has been given, the disorders in the system will be relieved.
20. We are through with this reading. Copy to Mrs. [639] " " Ass'n file (Letter was enclosed for druggist and neuropath. It may be that Mrs. [639] can give the neuropathic massage, but it would be well for her to watch a neuropath give the massage once or twice - as per reading suggestions - to get the drift of it. Mr. [550]'s diet is not outlined in detail, but since an overacid condition is mentioned, I would suggest that you follow a strictly ALKALIN reacting diet; as per enclosed list, [See under 843-1 Reports] with the type of breads recommended in reading. GD.)