This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of July, 1943, in accordance with request made by the self - [3083], new Associate Member of the Ass''n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by review of THERE IS A RIVER in the Psychic Observer, by Gertrude Ogden Tubby.
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 10:50 to 11:10 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., Michigan.
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; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [3083].
3. As we find, there are many conditions that are very good, considering the temperament - and all - of the body.
4. We find that if precautions were taken concerning certain conditions, it would prevent disturbances later on.
5. These have to do with weaknesses that are produced in the functioning of some of the organs through the body.
6. Also we find that the mental attitude that is kept by the body will have as much or more to do with the body maintaining good physical reactions, as anything that may be applied.
7. Yet, learn the lesson: that physical must be met in the physical, that mental must be met in the mental, and that spiritual is the directing force - but Mind is the Builder.
8. These, then, are the conditions as we find with this body, [3083]; we are speaking of:
9. The blood supply indicates a nerve tension through the body, more from the tendencies for acidity - that gives rise to those conditions in many of the organs of the body, and those tendencies for this to be a part of the general system causes the lack of proper elimination of used energies or drosses of the body, at times.
10. This does not indicate that there is infectious force anywhere in the body. There are at times inflammatory conditions, that may come from any disturbance in the nerve forces or in the lack of proper eliminations from the body.
11. As to the nerve forces themselves - we find that there has been gradually builded in the body those tensions in the brachial center; that is, from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
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dorsal. Thus we have at times a disturbance that has caused the general nerve system to give not exactly the effect of the agitans or palsy, but a nerve reaction.
12. And the body tires easily. At other periods it finds the reactions are very good. This depends upon the activity of the alimentary canal. This also, with the disturbance in the alimentary canal, produces irritations in some portions of the superficial circulation.
13. These are just general conditions, as we find, that exist at times.
14. The activity through the kidneys and liver, and the heart's activity, is very good; though the slowing of the circulation through the alimentary canal, and the kidney and bladder area, causes some disturbance in the prostate area. This is at times disturbing, but unless there is a reduction of the acidity in general in the system, it may cause some disorders to arise. Otherwise, it may pass - as does disturbance to the functioning of liver, of spleen, of kidneys, of heart, of lungs.
15. For, at this period of manifestation we find the general deterioration, when there has not been kept an equal balance between the acidity and the alkalinity of the body. First the organs of the sensory system are affected; eyes, ears, nasal passages, the taste, the feeling, the abilities and activities.
16. But with the correction of those tensions or pressures in the upper dorsal area, as we have indicated, ALL of these conditions will be helped; provided there is kept the correct balance in the acidity of the body, and better eliminations are maintained.
17. Then, in making improvements and to insure betterment of general conditions:
18. We would first give that there be a reduction or correction - osteopathically - of those tendencies that exist in the upper dorsal and cervical area; also correcting the tendency for a lesion in the sacral area and at the pelvis axis.
19. This as we find will give better ability to sleep, better ability for digestion, and aid in the eliminations.
20. Two to three times a week, as an alkalizer, we would take the Upjohn's Citrocarbonates.
21. In the diet we would keep to those things in the main that enable the body to stay balanced between the acids and the alkalines.
22. Beware of white bread, white potatoes.
23. Do include in the diet - at least once a week, when it is practical - a Jerusalem artichoke. This should be cooked
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in its own juices; that is, in Patapar Paper, and when prepared all of the juices should be mixed with same. This has those properties that will aid the activity of the kidneys as well as the bladder and prostate disturbance. This will keep down the sugar in the digestive forces also.
24. At least twice a week do have sea foods; not fresh water fish, but sea foods - salt water fish and sea foods. These carry those properties of iodine that are necessary to keep the equilibrium better with the glands throughout the body, and especially the thyroid and the digestive area.
25. Do have leafy vegetables often, and raw vegetables as a part of the diet at least once each day.
26. Not too much of sweets.
27. NEVER any of the drinks that are made with carbonated waters.
28. Drink plenty of water at all times.
29. Do these, and we will find better conditions for this body.
30. Ready for questions.
31. (Q) Are there any conditions that might terminate my physical life, or impair its usefulness within the next 15 years? (A) This depends upon the use to which the mind and the body is put during the next fifteen years. Accidents might occur, as well as infections or other conditions. But so far as the abilities to maintain an equilibrium are concerned, these are well - there are the abilities within self to do this, if the precautions are taken.
32. (Q) How should I conduct my life henceforth so as to extend my usefulness and my enjoyment of the activities of this life, as far as possible? (A) In that direction of the purpose for which each soul enters a material experience. It is not for the gratifying of self, but to the glory and honor of God. These should be the activities, then; as in appreciation of that opportunity, and being of such a help to others as to maintain at least some consideration of self in same. For, as ye treat your neighbor, as ye treat the least of thy brethren, ye are doing to thy Maker. Then so live that it will be to the glory of God and to the honor of self.
33. (Q) Is there any evidence that I have, or could develop, supernormal powers? (A) This depends upon the qualifications, or as to what is termed supernormal powers. There is within every soul the
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ability to accomplish any influence that has been or may be accomplished in the earth. If the developing of the psychic abilities is meant here, - these might be developed, dependent upon what the entity seeks as its ideal or as his guide. There is ONE way, but there are many paths.
34. (Q) Do I have healing ability? (A) This may be developed. The power, as does all good, must come from the one source. Then live thine own life in such a way and manner as to merit the use of such power; not to thine own glory, but to the glory of the Giver of all good and perfect gifts.
35. We are through for the present. Two copies to Self (one for the osteopath you choose for following that part of your treatment - Please let us have the name of the one you select. Some years ago we had correspondence with a Dr. Geo. E. Mickle, ..., Mich., who was treating a man who had a Reading. But you may choose whomever you like.) Copy to Ass'n file (At your convenience we'd appreciate a history of your case to the time of obtaining the Reading, so we may have something with which to compare our information. If Jerusalem artichoke is not on the market, you may order it from John A. Salzer Seed Co., LaCrosse, Wis., for a few cents a pound.)