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       A TYPICAL PHYSICAL READING

      For a health reading, the usual suggestion followed this formula, which over a period of time was refined to these words:

      You have the body of [individual’s name] before you, who is in [city and street address given]. 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 speak distinctly at a normal rate of speech, answering the questions as I ask them.

      After a pause, Cayce would usually begin, “Yes, we have the body here . . .” Often referring to himself in the plural—the editorial “we”—Cayce seemed to feel in close proximity to the seeker, as if he or she were right next to him, present in the room with him. Often this was not the case. The individual could be thousands of miles from Virginia Beach, where Cayce gave most of his readings. Yet, in this psychic realm, distance was no hindrance, no barrier.

      Next, Cayce usually made some opening remarks, covering the general physical conditions that he found in the body, such as:

      Now, we find the body is very good in many respects. There are those conditions rather of which the body should be warned, and of some corrections that should be made, that there might be better functioning throughout the system, for the deficiency in the more normal functioning lies in the glands of the body. Now, these, then, are the conditions, physical, as we find in this body. First . . .

      Following this general introduction came a more detailed description of the body from the standpoint of the blood supply, the nerve system, and the condition of the organs involved. In the typed copy of the reading, these divisions were sometimes capitalized, as if they were headers, delineating major sections in the description of the physical body. Using terms and language that seem a bit archaic today, the Cayce source pinpointed the cause of the problem, explained what was occurring physiologically, and pointed out the consequences on different areas of the body—in effect, a comprehensive view of the inner workings of the particular physical body along with side comments sometimes regarding attitudes to be either adopted or changed. The overall picture was of an interconnected system, or web, with one part dependent and affected by another, all parts working together in a marvelous whole.

      This analysis in itself would be priceless—a thorough review of just what was happening inside one’s self. Yet there was more: an itemized, often step-by-step procedure outlining treatments to be undertaken. So the recipient was not merely left in the lurch with only a diagnosis, but the remedies were at hand for dealing with the imbalance. The suggestions covered a wide range of fields of study—herbs, spinal manipulations, homeopathy, surgery, hydrotherapy, diet, tonics, appliances—using a rather comprehensive, all-inclusive model for healing. Included with the detailed instructions were often words of hope and encouragement, sometimes near the conclusion of the discourse, that if the suggestions were followed, health and healing were assured.

      Then the lengthy description ended, and the typical phrase “Ready for questions” announced a shift in focus. Immediately a question-and-answer period followed, usually with questions that had been submitted earlier by the recipient, which Cayce hardly ever looked at. Yet often it was discovered that the questions had already been answered within the text of the reading. Some questions were delivered spontaneously, asking for explanations on sections of the reading that were not quite clear to the recipient or on topics not addressed in the reading. Complaints that were still uppermost in importance were addressed; however, the reply might be given that following the treatments would take care of the problem.

      When the questions were completed, the discourse ended with a statement similar to “We are through for the present.” The whole process may have taken a few minutes to an hour, depending upon the length of the reading. The suggestion was then given by the conductor to Edgar Cayce to awaken, much like coming out of a hypnosis session. Usually, the words were not written down in the text of the reading, as it was largely the same formula given from one reading to the next. The recipient now had some material with which to work and could choose more wisely and carefully the course of treatment to follow.

       CONCLUSION

      What must it have been like to receive a physical reading from Edgar Cayce? A number of recipients were desperate, searching for the cause of and a solution to their crisis. They had already traveled the medical route, seeing one professional after another. When they obtained their reading through the mail, they were often filled with hope. They had some answers, something positive to work with, a plan to follow. No doubt, most of them had no inkling that years later others would be studying the advice and guidance given them, also hoping for solutions or clues to their dilemmas. Through today’s technology the readings have become more accessible, so this ongoing search continues, accompanied by further study and research to make it more practical and beneficial for others.

      Before discussing Cayce’s health readings concerning the lymphatic system, we will present in the next chapter some information on the basics of this system to help you, the reader, better understand and comprehend the workings of this valuable function in the human body.

       CHAPTER TWO

      Basics of the Lymphatic System: Lymph 101

      We may become ill because of an outbreak of the “common cold,” with its accompanying runny nose, sore throat, and swollen neck nodes. Or a sinus infection hits us with its usual postnasal drip. A scratch or cut becomes infected, then reddens and swells. Upon awakening one morning, we might feel sluggish, barely able to get out of bed, and notice swelling of our hands or ankles. All of these symptoms are indications or disturbances arising from the functioning—or lack of proper functioning—of our lymphatic system. They offer us clues that this system is draining poorly or is moving sluggishly. Often upper respiratory infections (such as sinusitis or tonsillitis) or lower respiratory infections (such as pneumonia or bronchitis) are indicative of a lymph drainage problem. Poor circulation, signified by cold hands or feet or numbness and tingling, may also be the result of sluggish lymphatic drainage.

      What constitutes the lymphatic system, and what is its function? We may all be familiar with the circulatory, nervous, digestive, reproductive, and excretory systems from our elementary and high school science classes. They are considered the five main divisions through which our body functions and operates and carries on its work. But where does the lymphatic system belong in our body’s complex array of working parts?

      The lymphatic system is actually a specialized component of our circulatory system, which generally consists of veins, arteries, and capillaries through which blood is pumped by action of the heart. The lymph fluid, like blood, also moves throughout the body and serves as a unique transportation vehicle; it returns substances, such as proteins, fats, dead cells, and tissue fluids, to the general circulation. It’s an accessory route, collecting the fluid that flows from the spaces in between the cells (interstitial fluid) and eventually depositing it into the bloodstream. Unlike the blood, however, there is no muscular pumping organ like the heart to force the fluid through the body, yet by various means this fluid does move along steadily and slowly between the

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