This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at 1867 Kalorama Road, Washington, D.C., this 2nd day of February, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [808], new Active Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by Miss [681].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [808] and Mr. [2784].
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 11:00 to 11:25 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Washington, D.C. (Physical Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [808].
2. Now, as we find, there are conditions that disturb the better physical functioning of the body. These have to do with the manner in which the glands function as related to the sympathetic nervous system, producing at times those irritations to membranes in the system as to cause at periods some very disturbing reactions.
3. Then, these are the conditions as we find them with this body, [808] we are speaking of, present in this room:
4. First, we find the BLOOD SUPPLY changes very often as to the manner in which it circulates through the system, owing to the nervous condition that affects the pulsation or the activities through the system, and the manner in which the centers in the nervous forces - as related to the activities in the motory centers - react to the varying conditions in the system.
5. In the NERVOUS SYSTEM may be said to be the seat of disturbance; rather it is the channel through which the reactions come to the system, the glands and THEIR effect upon the system being the cause or seat or that from which these affectations to the circulation and nervous system arise.
6. The ORGANS themselves in their functioning are very good, save at those periods when there are the reactions from the incoordinating of the physical reactions to the gland secretions and their effect upon the nervous system; but when these ARE disturbed, most all of the organic systems at times become involved in the disturbing forces of the body.
7. Then, in meeting the conditions as we would find for this body, [808], we are speaking of, present in this room, we would:
8. Begin with the application of the diathermy in a very light form, alternating from period to period the plates or
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centers from the secondary cardiac plexus, or the 3rd and 4th dorsal center, and the 9th and 10th dorsal center, and in the lumbar plexus, or to those areas from which the torso portion is affected - or through which the motor axis of the nervous system as related to the glands' activity upon the body affects the system. So, the first would be in the upper dorsal with the lumbar plexus; the next application would be from the solar plexus center or 9th dorsal and the motor axis - or in the 3rd cervical center. These treatments we would take about three times each week.
9. Also each day we would equalize such vibration by the use of the Radio-Active Appliance. This would be to equalize the motivative activity through the nerve forces and blood circulation, as to make for that assimilated to be more properly coordinated throughout the whole system. This appliance would be attached in the usual manner to opposite extremities of the body, for thirty to forty minutes each day, preferably as the body is ready for retiring, to the opposite sides of the body; that is, to the right wrist and left ankle, and when to the left wrist the next day attach to the right ankle, rotating in this manner about the body. Be sure the attachments are intact and kept clean. There will not be any effect - that is, any vibration felt; but after the body applies same in the course of two or three days the effects IN the body may be felt, you see.
10. We would take internally only the atomic iodine, or Atomidine, in very minute quantities. Take one minim twice each day, before the morning meal and before retiring, in half a glass of water. This will be acted upon in the system by the vibrations set up both by the high or the deep therapy from the diathermy applications, and the very low vibrations that would be received through the Radio-Active Appliance.
11. Be mindful that what is assimilated or taken for assimilation in the body is nerve and blood building, in a well-balanced way and manner. Not an excess of any one element, yet it will be found that when the starches and the proteins are combined these will be better than the sugars or carbohydrates with either of these. Hence keeping these well-balanced will make for the better assimilations to be activative with those influences in the system as created by the activity of the electrical vibrations, that stimulate from the axis of the nervous forces and circulations of the body.
12. Do these and, as we find - while there will be periods of recurrent conditions, if these will be adhered to - those reactions that have been had in various activities of the
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glands in the torso, through the pelvic organs, those activities throughout the system, will clarify themselves. For to create the balance in the body that the system may adjust itself may be the slower method, but it will be the more EFFECTIVE and sure way of approach.
13. Ready for questions.
14. (Q) How long should this treatment be followed? (A) For three weeks and then a rest period of a week; then two weeks and then a rest period of two weeks; then three weeks.
15. (Q) How long will it take to build up the thyroid? (A) The activities of the other glands have drawn upon those secretions in the system that affect through the thyroid system, see, those to be effective in building up. Though we will find recurrent actions, to be sure, there should be relief from even the first of the applications; and we should in the course of the treatments as outlined be entirely rid of the disturbing conditions.
16. (Q) What should I do to help this nervous condition and extreme headaches that I have? (A) The headaches come from or at those periods when the effects of the gland secretions are not assimilated, and pound upon the nervous system to produce the headaches. But we would equalize same through equalizing the circulation in the manner indicated. Not as sediments for the system, but when these headaches come on - attach the Radio-Active Appliance to the extremities and sleep it off!
17. (Q) Will it be all right to have Dr. Bolkhardt [M. Bolkhardt, N.D., Ph.T.] for the diathermy treatments or the Washington Sanitarium [and Hospital, Takoma Park, Washington, D.C.]? (A) Dr. Bolkhardt may apply the diathermy. The Radio-Active Appliance may be used each evening at home.
18. (Q) Is there anything wrong with my heart? (A) Nothing wrong with the heart, save those conditions that have been indicated when the taxation to the system PREVENTS the circulation from being REGULAR. It pounds too fast and at others it becomes too slow, as indicated. This is PURELY FUNCTIONAL and NOT organic. For, as indicated, there are TIMES when most of the organs BECOME involved; also there is the nervous tension created by the improper functioning of the glands through the body.
19. (Q) Is it necessary for me to take any more metabolisms? (A) Not after the second treatment period; for we will find these will be too severe, and the dread that has come from same has been a shock to the nervous system. But as we take the Atomidine in the manner indicated, we will find that all
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of these conditions will gradually be quieted and built up by the general system. Nothing is more sure, if this will be consistently and persistently done. After these treatments have been taken for the second period, we would give further instructions - should there be the necessity for other changes.
20. (Q) How long will it be before I can physically be able to have a child? (A) In six months after the general system has been replenished or rebuilded, owing to the lack of the balances in the system. This, as we find, should occur - then - in six to nine months.
21. (Q) What causes the discomfort around my chest? (A) Reflexes from the circulation or flood at times of the blood supply through the lack of the muscular control, through the circulatory system. At others we have the smothery feeling from the contracting of the muscular forces, not allowing the circulation, the fullness and flush from too much contraction just the opposite, see? Do these, as we have indicated, and - we will find - we will bring normal conditions for this body.
22. (Q) What exercise should the body take? (A) Not too great an amount, but in the open - walking is very good, and the like; NOT to excess such as to overtax the body in any direction.
23. (Q) Any other advice that would be of help to the body at this time? (A) Keep the mental attitude rather such that the body, the mind, the entity or soul will conduct itself in the light of divine guidance as to fullfil those purposes for which the soul came into this experience; knowing that those forces of creative energies manifesting through self are able, through the power in His name, to keep those promises He has given to those that serve Him.
24. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n File (2/2/35 GD's memo: See letter [which was enclosed] with directions for giving the diathermy treatments, also to The Reilly Service with specifications as to the Radio-Active Appliance. The Atomidine is manufactured by The Atomidine Company, 64 Sidney Ave., Mt. Vernon, N.Y., but you may be able to obtain it from a local druggist. Take only as indicated in the reading, however, not as directed on
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bottle. GD)