This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 22nd day of December, 1927, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [3989].
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Mr. L. B. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 11:30 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. N.Y., N.Y.
1. LBC: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mind of [3989]. 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 the treatment for the cure and relief of this body. You will answer the questions which I will ask you regarding the physical, mental and business relations of this body.
2. EC: We have the body, the enquiring mind, [3989].
3. Now we find in the physical forces there are those conditions that give distress to the body at times. These are of various sources, and while the condition is not one that may be called constitutional; yet we find the depleted condition within the physical forces is such that these have become rather of the nature of some chronic conditions, considered from the physical abilities and the resistances as are attempted to be created in the body. Disorders arise, then, more from specific conditions; yet these specifics have their seat, or cause disorders in many directions. First:
4. IN THE BLOOD SUPPLY, while this very good, yet it is hindered in its circulation by impingements, in a greater or lesser degree, dependent upon the action of certain centers in their functioning; that is, with the body subject to severe physical strain, or mental strain, and overtaxed through digestion, certain conditions are disturbed, as is seen in the kidneys or in the digestive system, or reflexly may be produced those of headaches, nausea, and tendency of feet, lower limbs, and pains across the lower portion of back. Again we find these conditions disappear - the body feels buoyant and able and capable of coping with the conditions. Not wholly is it a mental reaction, but the mental reaction coupled with condition produced in the blood supply brings about resuscitation to the forces of the body, and recuperation takes place. Hence we may find this may not be called wholly a constitutional condition, nor yet be
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it far from this condition, on account of the specific disorders.
5. IN THE NERVE CENTERS, and in the nervous system from this existent condition, there may be seen many conditions exist that are not normal, neither are they the CAUSE directly of conditions, save as is seen reflexly, or through that manner in the way as has been outlined is produced or caused by those conditions as exist in various forms and manners in the system; yet in the lower portion of the cervical, and in the central or base of brain, we find there is gradually forming lesions that are of a nature that may bring disorders, were cold or congestion to come about, or lack of sleep, or the lack of sufficient activity taken. These are in that state of condition where any irritation might bring distressing troubles to the body in the form of contraction of nerve centers throughout the left side of the body. These may be relieved by the application of those conditions that would remove or cause the body to re-vibrate in the proper way and manner. These conditions are produced from that condition as existed in the base of brain, or from fall, or from those conditions as followed same, in the manner and way the body was treated, or as applications were made for resuscitation to the body. These leave their strains in the system. The body finds mentally much may be removed from the physical body. Hence material mindedness comes to the body in its direct action with the physical, mental and spiritual world. Hence brings barriers in many ways, when if applied in the proper channel would bring quite a different result. The body (for the body is susceptible to changes) must recognize that one change is as another change, and only as an individual moves or builds within self does the condition assume any particular aspect.
6. IN THE PHYSICAL FUNCTIONINGS OF THE BODY, from these conditions existent, we find then specific troubles worry the body at times. The capillary circulation, as we see, is low. The pulmonary circulation good. The liver very active in the proper way and manner, yet when excessively so brings distress to the kidneys when overtaxed, as has been seen, and as is given by the entity as finding these conditions bring distress at times, by the inflammation as is created or caused in the bladder by the kidneys attempting to undo, or to overdo themselves through eliminating used forces from the system.
7. Now, to meet the needs of the physical conditions of the body, first we would prepare as this - these taken as medicinal properties for the body:
8. Eight (8) ounces garden sage to thirty-two (32) ounces
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distilled water. Reduce by simmering, or slow boiling, to one-half (1/2) the quantity. Strain, and while warm add four (4) ounces of beet sugar dissolved in two (2) ounces of hot water. Fifteen (15) grains of Ambergris dissolved in one (1) ounce of pure grain alcohol. Then add gin (preferably Gordon's Gin) two and a half (2 1/2) ounces. Then add Oil of Sassafras five (5) minims. Cinnamon one (1) dram, preferably in the stick.
9. Shake the solution together before the dose is taken, which would be a teaspoonful three (3) times each day, taken before meals - and eat the meals! Not heavy, no. Beware of meats for the body. Too much of sugars is bad. Those of the vegetables that grow above the ground, these are better for the body. These bring better conditions for the body. Lentils, beans, carrots, celery, lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower - all of these are well. These may be seasoned very well, but not with grease, other than butter fat. This preferable, though not too much butter otherwise. Brown bread, or whole wheat bread, or rye bread these preferable for the body's use. Fish and fowl, or wild game, may be taken in moderation. These for the system as internal.
10. For those conditions as exist along the cerebrospinal system, especially in the region of the lower cervical, upper dorsal and upper cervical, or cervical and upper dorsal region, we would apply those vibrations as would be found in an electrically driven vibrator. We would also massage (may be massaged by self with hands) those of the throat, head and neck. Well that the body, at least twice each day, take the head and neck exercises - these will bring stimulation from the forces of the body as are secreted through the glandular forces of all of those seated in the base of brain, neck and head. These will add to the strength and stimulation of the system.
11. Those conditions as exist in the lower extremities and limbs, these massaged each evening with equal parts of Olive Oil and Tincture of Myrrh. Heat the oil and add the myrrh. These will reduce these conditions, easing the body. Massage from the hips down, along the sciatic nerve and over the bottom or soles of feet. Rub or massage thoroughly, and we will find these callous conditions reduced and the soreness, and strength to the lower limbs assisted. Well, too, were this massaged occasionally across the kidneys, or lower portion of the spine. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) Regarding my business, I would like to know how I may remedy the slight imperfections in a continuous motion picture machine - projecting machine - in which I am interested? (A) In this, we find there have been three models, or two
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prepared and one in preparation. In each of these we find there is the continual development towards the application of the idea as is presented. Only in applying those conditions as are set forth will the success of these come. These may be given; yet these will be understood only by the applying of that as is being prepared for the perfect operation. The second much improvement over the first. The third should see the perfect, or perfecting of the idea. When perfect, or when near perfection - or better still, as the condition exists - interest those who use such machines in the project, and through this channel let that created or made be used, for through these channels the body would gain the most aid, or the moneys to complete, and greater moneys to be used by the entity in that after completion. This may be handled through Eastman, Rochester.
13. We are through for the present.