This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 5th day of October, 1939, in accordance with request made by the father - Dr. [...], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended through Hugh Lynn Cayce at N.Y. meetings of the Association.
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 11:00 to 11:15 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York, N.Y.
1. GC: You will go over this body carefully, examine it thoroughly, and tell me the conditions you find at the present time; giving the cause of the existing conditions, also suggestions for help and relief of this body. You will answer the questions which have been submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Now as we find, there are disturbing conditions which prevent a normal functioning of the glandular forces, - as well as this unbalanced condition producing the inclination for engorgements or accumulations about portions of the thyroid. And the general effect produced on other portions of the system is apparent, or latent in the disturbance.
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [2017], we are speaking of:
4. The blood supply indicates the disturbance in the glandular system, both as to the elements or constituents of same and as to the manner of the circulation between the heart, the liver, the lungs, and the lower hepatic circulation.
5. In the nervous system do we find the basis, or the greater causes - first causes of same; as we will find in the upper portion of the 4th dorsal center an impingement of a nature that has prevented the proper coordination between the cerebrospinal and the sympathetic system in its relationships to the activity of impulses of nerve force and blood supply through the vagus centers.
6. Thus we formed first an unbalancing in this activity in the internal forces of the thyroids, producing a tendency for same to accumulate or draw from the system - as it began to establish itself through this lack of proper elimination of the influences. Thus there became the greater nervous tension, the metabolism being disturbed, the activities drawing upon the influences from the whole of the hepatic circulation; and the growth then began to be indicated in
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the glandular forces.
7. As we find, this MAY be eliminated through absorptive measures; though, should the condition become more of an aggravative nature, operative measures MIGHT be necessary. However, we find that such measures should be only as a last resort and not as the first corrective measures - for they would become too disturbing, and there would never be the full balance again in its activity through the coordination of the sympathetic and cerebrospinal system impulses.
8. In making for the PROPER corrections, as we find, through which this may be corrected - it would be necessary to follow these rather consistently:
9. First, we would begin with an application of the low electrical forces from the Violet Ray (hand machine), using the throat applicator. These would be of a very LOW form, - that is, just so there are the connections that cause the applicator to be heated sufficiently to give the lowest charge to the body. This would only be used every OTHER day - that is, letting a day elapse between two treatments. For instance, have one treatment today, leave off tomorrow, and have another the next day. Use only for a minute or minute and a half; applying same around the back, the side of the throat and a portion of the thyroid area affected, you see; though not too great an application OVER the area itself, you see. This will tend to stimulate activities so that absorption and elimination would take place, WITH the following of the other suggestions which we will indicate.
10. Now this will tend to apparently make for some nervous reaction as to be irritating, but this is to act as a counter-activity to those properties which would be taken internally - that is:
11. After the third treatment with the Violet Ray, begin with taking one minim of Atomidine in half a glass of water before the morning meal. Increase this one minim each day until eight minims are being taken. Then leave off one day. Then begin again with the one minim, you see; and so on. This will act with the thyroids to produce a better drainage, and eliminations. Keep this for a period of at least three series, then leave off for at least ten days to two weeks, and then begin again - this time not increasing the quantity to more than five drops before leaving off a day, and then beginning with the one again.
12. When the Atomidine is first begun, we would begin also with the adjustments osteopathically. These, in the first series of at least ten treatments, would be to set up drainages for eliminations, from the upper portions of the body through the alimentary canal; as well as to stimulate
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the activity of the glandular forces in the DIGESTIVE and ASSIMILATING forces of the body.
13. Keep the eliminations somewhat above normal.
14. After at least six to eight treatments, then begin to make that correction in the upper dorsal areas where there are segments out of alignment, as indicated. These will be found from especially the upper portion of the 4th, 3rd and 2nd. These should be GRADUALLY, not all at once, brought to better alignment.
15. Give the osteopathic manipulations and adjustments, of course, twice a week, until ten are given in the first series; then leave off a week, and then give at least sixteen more. Then leave off a week, then have another series of fifteen to sixteen more.
16. Alleviating the pressures will make for a little high pulsation, but if the eliminations and drainages are still kept a little above normal, we should find responses; and within six to ten weeks we should find real relief; - not only of the swelling, which will gradually disappear, but the conditions in the face and eyes will be better, and the tendencies for pressures that arise from strain upon the lower hepatic circulation should be removed, and the general conditions be MUCH improved.
17. However, after six to ten weeks we would give further instructions.
18. After the second or third week of the osteopathic treatments, we will find it necessary to stimulate the eliminations or activities of the lower hepatic circulation; not as to produce any form of IRRITATION to the kidneys, but rather an excess, so that the formations or accumulations may be eliminated, that necessarily arise from the reduction of the conditions of overactivity of the glandular force. Hence the activity of the kidneys should be kept in such a manner as to prevent the inflammation becoming a part of the lower hepatic circulation disturbance. Therefore, about once or twice a week we would drink about two ounces of Watermelon Seed Tea, as a stimulant for this activity, without becoming too great a strain or stress. This will be found most beneficial. Crush or grind about a tablespoonful of the Seed, and let come ALMOST to a boil in a pint of water. Set it aside for some ten to twenty minutes, strain, and keep in cool place. Only begin this, though, after the second or third week of the osteopathic treatments.
19. In the matter of the diet - keep away from large quantities of fats, though butter may be taken.
20. Plenty of raw vegetables should be given every day; that is, let one meal each day consist of a combination of raw
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vegetables.
21. As to the activities - let the exercises be of a light nature; as walking, and the recreations of any kind.
22. The constant association with other individuals is not altogether advisable, but the body should NOT be so often alone as to become one to brood over the disturbances, - that will naturally arise with the beginning of the ABSORPTION of these disturbing influences.
23. Do these, and we will bring better influences, as we find, for this body.
24. Ready for questions.
25. We are through for the present. Copy to Father " " Ass'n file (See extra copy of directions [which was enclosed] for Osteopath. We would refer you to: Dr. Frank Dobbins, 551 Fifth Ave., N.Y.C. Atomidine is manufactured by The Atomidine Company, 64 E. Sydney Ave., Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Take only as indicated in Reading. After all treatments have been followed for 6 to 10 weeks, let us know so we can make an appointment to "check up" on the condition. Such "Check Readings" are $10. Questions as to any of the treatments, etc., may be submitted at that time to be asked in the Reading. If out of season for Watermelon, the Watermelon Seed may be secured from a Seed Store.) ore.)