This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of December, 1935, in accordance with request made by the daughter - Miss [954], Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
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 11:10 to 11:35 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City. (Physical Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1087].
2. Now, as we find, there are conditions that are rather a complication of disturbances in the physical forces of the body. And the mental reaction, as we find, is from the physical conditions; many causes, or more than one cause, being contributory measures.
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [1087] we are speaking of:
4. THE BLOOD SUPPLY, this shows an impoverishment, or low vitality, low resistance. Yet at times in the physical forces the physical strength appears to be above the normal in its ability for activity. Just as do the mental reactions come for a very strong determination at times. These arise from those improper coordinations between the influences distributed to make for replenishing in physical, mental and the material activities in the body.
5. And then it appears or becomes as a borderland of POSSESSION at such times.
6. IN THE NERVOUS FORCES OF THE BODY, there has been and is shown a depletion in the vitality, the blood supplies; just so there has been a depletion in the nervous energies at times.
7. Hence those periods when there are the indications of the excess of activity in the nerve forces by those very conditions that have drawn so heavily upon the nervous forces; producing an incoordination.
8. This arises from those disturbances when there was not only the change, or the menopause, but the lack of the proper coordination through a very depleted physical force throughout the body.
9. Hence we find there are specific centers there the incoordination is shown; as in the lumbar (4th to the 2nd), the 9th dorsal and specifically the 1st, 2nd and 3rd cervicals. These are centers where the coordination between the impulse and the physical activity produces periods when
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there are the associations with not only the mental and physical but the spiritual activities - or the SOURCE of the ENTITY itself in its connection with the physical body. Thus there are periods produced when the body is over-hilarious, but the more often there is produced melancholia, the inability to rest, the inability to make for activities in those things that pertain to even self-preservation. Or there is the lack of the conditions that make for care of self, or for those things that would be termed as the conditions where suggestive forces meet the physical activities.
10. IN THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, as all the system has been under strain, through the general depletion throughout the physical body, we find that all the organs have suffered - or do suffer at times - from lack of the coordinating with the rest of the activities of the body.
11. However, in ministering for the betterment of the general condition, we find that these would respond in varying ways and manners. At times some cause disturbances; at others there is a better coordination.
12. Owing to the very nature of the disturbances, we find that those conditions in the mouth or the teeth are a CONTRIBUTORY cause; though not other than those which may be aided when there may be builded in the activities better coordination - and first the DESIRE for self-preservation, self-building; not self-indulgence but self's activities for betterment, to be used FOR something!
13. These, then, would be the periods when the mouth or teeth might be aided, and thus add to the abilities to give further aid or help for the general body.
14. IN MAKING THE APPLICATIONS, THEN: While these become very disturbing, very aggravating, these should be as much as possible under the supervision of one that UNDERSTANDS the physical forces of the body; as to make for companionship for the body. Not by might or by main strength, or force, but rather by PERSUASION - and the activities that would make for periods when there may be made the giving of greater strength to the mental and physical body; by care, attention, patience, perseverance and the like. Not that there would be the "giving in" always, but rather PERSUASIVE measures in asserting self - in caring for the body, in carrying on in just as near the normal manner as possible. Never make statements that are not to be carried out fully, but ALWAYS as the body mentally and physically a part of the suggestive forces.
15. While medications may be needed in a measure, these - as we find - will NOT add to the body the greater constructive
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forces.
16. Rather would we have the manipulative forces by the osteopathic treatments, that would generally, gently, relax the body. This will require one with patience, and an UNDERSTANDING nature.
17. As we find, on conjunction with such manipulative forces, we would have THESE as medicated properties - compounded in this manner: Tincture of Valerian..................2 ounces, Elixir of Calisaya....................2 ounces, 10% solution Iodide of Potassium.....40 minims, 10% solution Bromide of Potassium...1/2 ounce, Tincture of Capsici...................5 minims. This, as we find, will be rather bitter; but this should be taken at least three or four times each day. A teaspoonful two to three to four times a day. Before or after meals doesn't matter. This is for the nerves, and for the general depletion of the system; each acting - as one with another - to make for functional as well as organic corrections for the system.
18. Every second or third day have the general manipulations; osteopathically given - adjustments and massage.
19. Also when there are periods of the manipulations, or each day if possible, when ready for retirement, use the Radio-Active Appliance.
20. These, as we find, being consistent and persistent, will offer the greater condition for PERMANENT helpfulness to this body.
21. In the diet, keep those things that are body and blood building as much as possible. Liver, tripe, and things of such nature should be a portion of the diet at least two or three times each week. Cereals, citrus fruit and such; though do not eat cereals and citrus fruits at the same meal. Meats of every nature may be taken except HOG meat. No fried meats or fried foods of any kind. Two of the bulbular vegetables should be eaten to one of the leafy vegetables. This is the character of the diet, as we find.
22. Ready for questions.
23. (Q) Can you suggest a method by which we can persuade her to have these teeth extracted? (A) Only through those manners as indicated; until, through the persuasive measures as may be had in the manipulative forces, there is created that desire on the part of self for helpfulness of self. Not until then would it be best to
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have these removed. This should be accomplished in thirty days or such a matter, if these are followed.
24. (Q) Is there an adrenal glandular deficiency which should be helped? (A) Not so much as the coordination in ALL of the functioning of the organs as to assimilation and elimination. The coordination of the cerebrospinal and sympathetic system, with the properties indicated, should make the glandular disturbance become more and more normal. Be patient, be persistent, be consistent. Not by might, but by PERSUASION. A little today, a little tomorrow; though the next day it may all be thrown aside, CONTINUE to make those suggestions. And we will find, while there may be periods when there will be the refusal to allow the manipulative measures, if those influences are used that may be had by such persuasions, these may be administered to the greater benefit.
25. (Q) Can she be handled better by an outside nurse, or by a member of the family? (A) This will be at sometimes one, sometimes another. A sympathetic nurse, or a GENERAL nurse - not a registered nurse - may be the better; provided she is in sympathy with that being administered. Let the nurse and those associations be suggested by Dobbins, as one that would give the treatments also.
26. We are through for the present. Copy to Miss [954] (2 copies; one for Dr. Dobbins) " " Ass'n file (See letter [which was enclosed] to Druggist with directions for preparing compound. See article [which was enclosed] explaining theory of Radio-Active Appliance and where obtained.)