This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 18th day of February, 1931, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [3838], through Dr. Gene Crews.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Gena Crews, and L. B. Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 11:45 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. (Physical Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [3838]. Now, we find there are abnormal conditions with the physical forces of the body. Some disturbances are of a specific nature, produced by DEFINITE causes. Others we find are more reflex in their nature and are the OUTGROWTH of disturbances in other portions of system, produced by reflex often in those specific directions.
2. In the activities, these we find have to do with the nervous system - this the first or the specific cause; the results with the functioning of organs as related to circulation, as well as to impairments in the blood supply itself.
3. These, then, are conditions as we find them with this body, [3838] present in this room:
4. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, through the conditions existent in the heart's action, we find a character of anemia in the blood supply. Rather is this in the form of certain plasms that are created in same, than of the organs producing same in the system, and is of a reflex nature; that is, with the correction of other conditions in the system these would clarify themselves, with the general rehibition or resuscitation of the system as related to this condition.
5. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, OR SYSTEMS - as indicated, here we find one of the basic conditions or disturbing forces in the system, for there exist definite conditions in the cerebrospinal nervous system where lesions hinder the IMPULSE in directions that prevent a normalcy of action in the system. Such lesions exist both in the cervical and dorsal region, especially that one causing the greater disturbance, apparently - though the ones in the cervical are just as detrimental in other directions - causes a heart's reaction that becomes abnormal in the 4th, 5th - 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th DORSAL area. This RATHER that of a sympathetic nature in the beginning, and the results at that time (this something like twenty-eight months ago) were an
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effect of a disturbance more in the upper lung area, and in throat and bronchi, rather than in the heart's action itself. The condition remaining until there was a suppression of the IMPULSES, has brought about a lesion that causes the conditions that exist in the heart's pulsation, or its beat itself, and the inability at times for the blood going through same to be thrown to the full portion of the system. Hence we have had that of a slowed circulation as the returning of the blood supply to the liver area, to the lung area, FOR its clarification. Hence the system becomes, or became, POISONED in itself. Hence the CHARACTER of the anemia in the white portion of the blood supply itself.
6. In the effects that come FROM this reflex, we have those conditions in the lymph and the capillary circulation, that becomes irritating to the sympathetic nerve system, and a resulting of a TINGLING over the whole system, with a smothering feeling following same. These are MOSTLY sympathetic, but HAVE a definite basis or condition that produces same, as given. Also those conditions in the cerebrospinal centers, that exist in the 5th, 4th, 3rd CERVICAL area, give that effect that is seen in the central circulation, to the head - and affects at times the SENSORY system, as the ringing or the tingling in ear, the condition in speech, in the feeling, and in the vision at times. These are MOSTLY, as we find, of a TEMPORARY nature - but very disconcerting to the body, especially when there are pains in the head toward the top portion, as follow same, that makes for a tendency of the body desiring to MOVE, or change, or dissatisfaction in the various conditions.
7. IN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, in the brain forces, these are very good.
8. In the organs of the sensory system, affected sympathetically and directly by both the secondary - or the auxiliary heart lesion, and those in the upper portion in the cervical area.
9. Throat, bronchi, lungs - these do not disturb as much in the PRESENT as they have in the past; though at times occasionally give discomfort. Lungs themselves nominally under the constrained condition that exists in the circulation, for they are apparently at times - with the heart's disorder or disactions in the functioning - producing a fullness through same. Not wholly as that of a spasmodic asthmatic condition, but a fullness in which the blood apparently fails to leave same.
10. In the heart's action itself, here - as we find - a great deal of the condition is SYMPATHETIC, and also of a reflex nature. These, as indicated from the pressures that
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exist in the cerebrospinal system, from which impulses radiate the activity of same with the cerebrospinal nervous system, that of the reflex being through the sympathetic system.
11. In the digestive system - since there has been so much care as respecting the replenishing of the blood supply, the nerve energies of the system - these show a bettered condition. There HAS existed disturbances there, that have been rather straining on the whole general system.
12. The liver - this needs attention; that is, under the distress in which the circulation has been impaired - both as in times previous and as in the present condition - unless the excretory as well as the secretive functioning of the organ as a whole is kept in as near normal manner as possible, there must become greater disorders in the heart's reaction; for the LIVER may contain two-thirds of the blood supply itself, while the HEART'S action may - in its pumping, in its activity - only retain a small portion compared to the liver or the organ itself. While these may clarify, this must be kept in accord - so that, with resuscitation and recuperation of the blood stream itself, with the removal of the pressures in the cerebrospinal centers as to allow normalcy, the rebuilding of tissue, muscular tissue, muscular plasm in the system, may be kept in a normal manner - as should be the eliminations from the system themselves. With the natural sedentary activities of the body (which in itself for the body is an abnormalcy), there comes the tendency for the system not to ELIMINATE the poisons of the system, this throwing - through the conditions that exist in the colon itself at times - a distress on the kidneys that makes for that heaviness in the lower limbs, and the tendency for a filling up of the circulation in the lower extremities, and aching across the locomotaries in the lower regions. These are from poisons, and - SYMPATHETICALLY - the hepatic circulation becoming such that the liver suffers, or attempts to carry on some of the functioning in its eliminating region or area, that makes hard for the blood supply and for the disorder in the heart's action itself, the pulsations and the activities.
13. Now, in meeting the needs of these conditions, as we find:
14. First there must be consistency as well as persistency upon the part of the body itself. Do not become over anxious about the conditions, so as to become as one that is in a hurry - or flurry - about IMMEDIATE change; for, as the condition has been slow in asserting itself, so in the BEGINNING - especially - will it be slow in adjusting
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itself, and we must meet - or be prepared to meet - those conditions that must turn the system to a REPLENISHING, rather than a deteriorating condition in the muscular forces of the heart or the organ itself as to its VALVULAR forces, as to the aorta artery itself, as to the lungs turning forces into heart's action.
15. Remove those pressures in the cerebrospinal system by the dorsal and cervical area especially, COORDINATING the rest of the cerebrospinal system by the general manipulations of same occasionally. These, as we find, would be well in the beginning, to have the manipulations at least every day - but not DEEP manipulations, or even CORRECTIVE measures every day - for these have been long in forming and must be gradual in their change.
16. Rest, but also keep sufficient activity as much in the open - especially in the sunshine - as is possible.
17. Well to add those stimulating forces of the ultra violet, especially on dark days, and the Infra Red at least once a week for the structural portions of the system, as related to the supplies of the system.
18. In the matter of diet and elimination, these should be watched after carefully, that there is an even balance kept; not allowing too much acid nor too much alkalin to be present, for one is as detrimental to such conditions as the other.
19. Use the colonics occasionally, not sufficient to produce irritation but to prevent any toxic forces from disturbing liver or circulation - either through the digestive organs or the kidneys, or liver. In this manner and in this way.
20. We will find occasionally the necessity of a stimulation for the circulatory forces, but keep as far from same as the whole mental and physical being will allow. Ready for questions.
21. (Q) Is medical or non-medical treatment best? (A) Hasn't it just been given?
22. (Q) Is a blood builder needed? (A) Indicated from anemia!
23. (Q) Would you recommend any of the patent medicine blood builders, such as S.S.S.? (A) These are better builded by nature itself! In an even diet as for blood building, and sunshine, than nostrums that MUST exercise some specific effect upon the organs themselves. CLEANSE the system in this body, as has been indicated, cleansing the system of toxic forces, supplying the nerve energy that may be released from impingements existent in cerebrospinal system. NATURE is the best medicine! Manipulations are the best for the relieving of
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PHYSICAL conditions that cause specific distresses. Let nature and the mind itself SEE self improving. HOLD the idea, the ideal. That as desired may be builded.
24. (Q) Does he dress too warmly, or not warmly enough? (A) In the present surroundings and conditions, it would be found necessary to change to meet the variations that may arise. Keep as little clothing as is possible to keep the body warm; remembering this condition exists, however, as has been indicated. The circulation is tending to be internal rather than external, and the body easily chills at times - which isn't very good.
25. (Q) Would doctors and apparatus at Johns-Hopkins be of benefit for an examination? (A) Be of benefit for an examination, not for cures! Unless such as have been indicated here might be followed! As we find it!
26. (Q) Would you recommend such an examination? (A) Will not be of harm, but he has the condition as presented here. Use his own discretion.
27. (Q) What one thing disturbs body most? (A) Pressure in the sympathetic or cardiac plexus.
28. (Q) What next in importance? (A) In the cervicals, that disturb the upper portion, as has been outlined, for the tingling sensation that comes over from the upper bronchi region.
29. (Q) Would some other climate better suit body than at Perry Point, Maryland, upper end of Chesapeake Bay? (A) The more sunshine, or the more activities that may bring the better condition. As soon as weather permits, as we would find in the present surroundings, sand packs would be the MOST beneficial - that that carries radium and gold.
30. (Q) Does climate affect body much? (A) As indicated, that with the internal circulation the stronger, the capillary circulation low, a climate MUST affect the body.
31. (Q) Does the body lack in any of the known vitamins? (A) It lacks in those of the stamen, [stamina] or C. Indicated from the characterization and the plasm that makes for a white element in the leukocyte.
32. (Q) How about commercially prepared vitamins, such as Squibb's products? (A) Those of nature themselves are the better, though these may be resorted to if they are not obtainable in the surroundings - but they are!
33. (Q) In case of a severe attack, what is first best thing to do? (A) Relieve the pressure, which may be necessary by
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relaxing the whole system.
34. (Q) Is temperature at 98-F too low? (A) Too low, but not abnormal for the body's condition.
35. (Q) If so, what is best way to raise it? (A) This has been outlined.
36. (Q) If heart condition is corrected, would temperature correct itself? (A) It would.
37. (Q) Is there any focus of infection in the teeth or tonsils? (A) As has been indicated, this is a place of IMPULSES - though for specific, or focal infection, as we find, it does not exist at present; though there ARE times - for, as the tonsils are scavengers of the blood through a portion of the system, these make for impulses that cause disorders, especially when there are pressures in the cervical area - as indicated. Do as we have outlined, as we would find, and we would bring the better conditions for this body.
38. (Q) Would blood transfusion help body? (A) Not NECESSARY at the present time.
39. That is all the questions.
40. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n office " " Research Dept. " " Cayce Hospital