Reading 2040-1

TEXT OF READING 2040-1 M 48

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Date: 11/9/1939 Sex: M Age: 48 ReadingID: 8590

This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 9th day of November, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [2040], new Associate Member of the Ass”n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., through his brother, Mr. [5417] recommended by Mr. [257].

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.]

Time of Reading 10:55 to 11:05 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. …, N.J.

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 may be submitted, as I ask them:

2. EC: Yes, we have the body, [2040].

3. Now as we find, there are disturbing conditions which prevent the better normal physical activity through the system.

4. These as we find have to do with disturbances in the assimilating or digestive system, and the effects of same that are produced upon the organs of circulation and elimination.

5. Then, these are conditions as we find them with this body, [2040].

6. First, - by the disturbances in the nerve system, - there have been those conditions that have slowed up the activity through the alimentary canal, especially as related to the activities of the liver, the kidneys, and the pancreas especially.

7. Not that there is as YET a great tendency towards too great a quantity of sugar, but a diabetic condition is a portion of the disturbance. However, as we find, even with this, these may be cleared; for the greater cause of the condition is rather the superacidity, with too great quantities of oils or highly seasoned food, with especially fats or greases that have caused those conditions in the gall duct area, and especially with those portions as related to the assimilating of such through the system.

8. These produce a condition in the colon area that has caused a plethora in the ascending, or on the right portion of same.

9. Also this produces the conditions that vary as to the heart’s activity, - also a disturbance of the frequency at times, and at others a scant activity of the kidneys.

10. All of these go to make up the disturbances as we find with this body.

11. In making applications, then, that as we find would be the more helpful or beneficial:

12. First we would begin with the hydrotherapy treatments, - that is, sufficient of the colonic irrigations, combined with the general massage, to aid in eliminating the poisons from the exterior portions - or through the perspiratory system; but not raising the temperature sufficiently high at or during such treatments as to cause too great s disturbance with the circulation between the heart, the liver AND the lungs; neither making so much of the eliminations in the first one or two colonics as to produce too great a strain or drain upon the system.

13. Twice a week we would have the general hydrotherapy treatments, but the colonics should be at least a week apart - or these should be given only once a week.

14. After the first two or three of such colonics, then we would change the character of the general treatments and have specific adjustments made, OSTEOPATHICALLY, to correct those subluxations which exist in the lower lumbar and through the 9th, 8th, 7th and 6th dorsal. Then, after stimulating such activities, we would begin slowly to drain the gall duct - osteopathically.

15. Reilly we would suggest.

16. As to the diet throughout the period, - this should be followed rather closely. Use rather the liquid and semi-liquids, and not heavy foods. No oils or fats to any great extent. Principally fruit juices, vegetable juices, and ANY form of the foods that are easily assimilated. As to the character of cereals, these should preferably be cooked cereals. And the vegetables should be principally of the leafy variety, rather than those under the ground - other than the Jerusalem artichoke. At least once each week be sure there is taken the Jerusalem artichoke with the diet. This may be one time cooked, the next time raw; one about the size of a hen egg or larger. When cooked, best that it be boiled - but in its OWN juices, as in Patapar Paper. Do not leave this off! Be sure that it is taken each week, for it will add sufficient of the insulin to the system to aid in correcting the circulation between the liver and the lower hepatic or kidney circulation, and aid in reduction of sugar as well as - with the other portions of the diet indicated - correcting the acidity. And we will relieve this pressure where there is the feeling of the lack of the passage of foods from the stomach to the intestines, through the lower portion of the duodenum.

17. Also as an aid to better eliminations we would use SERUTAN at least twice each day.

18. Let plenty of buttermilk be taken at one of the meals each day, you see; for this (preferably fresh buttermilk) carries in same those properties that would aid in creating that effluvium that is preferable to be in the intestinal system under the existent conditions.

19. These we would keep regularly, for a period of at least three to six weeks.

20. As to the activities, - walking, and being in the open are the better; not so much exercise being needed while the hydrotherapy and other treatments are given at least twice each week.

21. Do these, if we would bring the better conditions for this body.

22. We are through for the present.

Copy to Self ” ” Ass’n file ” ” Mr. [5417] ” ” Mr. [257] (to be furnished to Dr. H.J. Reilly, The Reilly Service, R.C.A. Bldg., New York City)

(At your convenience we would appreciate a history of your case to the time of obtaining the reading, so we may have something with which to compare our information. This is valuable for our records.)

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 11/21/39 [257]‘s letter to EC: ”…Let me tell you that [2040], [5417]‘s brother, who is the hardest and most severe critic of our work I have ever known - has become a real convert. He says it is uncanny how perfectly you hit him and he is going to Reilly’s to start treatments. I talked to Reilly and told him it might be a good idea if he sort of sent you a Thanksgiving gift as it adds one more to his list…”

R2. 12/2/39 [257]‘s letter to EC: ”…[5417]‘s brother signed up for 25 treatments with Reilly and is already feeling better, so you are entitled to your turkey for Thanksgiving…”

R3. 2/29/40 Mr. [2040] referred Mr. [2128] for a Physical Reading.

R4. 10/9/41 [2040]‘s letter to EC:

Miami Beach, Fla

Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach Va

Dear Sir,

About two years ago I was stricken with a sickness and was referred to you by my Brother [5417] of N.Y. City together with Mr. [257].

To say the least I owe them both with your help, the prolonging of my life, as Doctors had told me that I had but a short time to live.

I made a special trip to see you and am indeed very sorry to have not been able to be present at a reading which I now apply for.

I shall be at my hotel, The … at Miami Beach Fla at … Drive between … and … St on Oct 17th 10.30 AM as per your instructions, and will await your reading in the following mail.

I have great faith in you and your work and I feel certain that you will help me in my present ailment.

May I please submit the following questions as per your instructions.

1. Is it necessary that I live in this climate? If not, where do you suggest?
2. What treatments if any do you suggest for the relief of my present ailment?
3. Is it necessary that I maintain a certain diet, and if so, do you suggest any, and will you please forward it.
4. Do you suggest that I refrain from ocean bathing which is a great temptation to me at this address?
5. What do you believe is the cause of the disease? Heart, Bronchial tubes, or my excessive weight? What do you recommend?
6. Exposing myself to this constant sunshine will help or harm me?
7. Should I become active in business or stay idle?
8. What do you believe will aid my breathing at night which is very annoying and disturbs my sleep nightly.

Mr. Cayce, I have faith and hope in you and your fine work, and I patiently await your reply. Please forward same at your earliest opportunity.

I am herewith enclosing my check for the reading and hope to be able to forward you a nice donation in the event that I am relieved by your wonderful work.

Again thanking you for your previous help and with hopes of finding relief again thru you, I am

Sincerely Yours, [2040]

R5. 10/17/41 See 2040-2, a Check Physical regarding his asthma.

Background

Background

B1. Questions phoned by Mr. [257] on Nov. 7th: What caused the condition? Please outline best diet? What exercise? Where should I live?

Mentioned Entities

Colon Hydrotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Florida, Jerusalem Artichoke, Virginia Beach, Acid-Alkaline Balance, Gertrude Cayce, Gladys Davis, Massage Therapy, New York City, Passage (Pyramid)

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 2040-1, ReadingID 8590.