This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of May, 1940, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [257], Active Member of the Ass''n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
R E A D I N G
Temple University Time of Reading Hospital, 11:15 to 11:25 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. Philadelphia, Pa.
1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes - five, one, two - [257]; this we have had before. [Rm. 512?]
3. Many changes have taken place in the body since last we had same here.
4. These as we find in the present are progressing very satisfactorily.
5. While there are periods when there is a great deal of discomfort, do not come to rely too often upon narcotics for relief of the tension.
6. For some days yet there will be those tendencies for discomfort when the kidneys act, as well as during the latter portion of the periods between foods.
7. As to conditions internally - these we find are producing coagulation and healing forces, and mending. There needs to be, and will need to be, those precautions of the body as to such exercises or activities that would tend to strain the body in any manner, or to produce inflammation - and thus make for the greater quantity of activity in scar tissue being formed, that would gradually adhere to some portion of the abdominal wall, or to some of the other organs themselves.
8. When there are the periods that the body may be a little active in the open, there should necessarily be worn an abdominal support - but not of such a tightness or binding as to prevent proper circulation. However, the body will feel very much as if it were coming all to pieces. Have the support adjusted properly so that there will not be too much sagging in the lower abdominal areas.
9. And, unless there are other disturbances arising than as indicated in the immediate, the body should be relieved of those disturbances which have existed with same.
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10. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) Why is the incision so slow in healing? (A) It is rather well that it is, under the existent condition! Coagulation is taking place properly from WITHIN, and working outward, rather than scabbing over or healing outwardly and leaving inflammation internally! This is very well, as it exists. Just don't be over-anxious, nor produce irritations that would heal TOO quickly. Have those properties in the foods or diet that aid in giving better coagulative forces in the body - much more Vitamin B-1.
12. (Q) Why do eyes hurt? (A) This is a natural reaction from nerve flexes. A little massage back of the head and along the neck will materially aid this.
13. (Q) When is best time to start eliminating thru rectum? (A) This will depend entirely upon the manner of healing. This will be taken care of by those in authority here. These are doing very well.
14. (Q) How soon may I get out? (A) This, too, will depend upon the manner of healing and as to how well it is accomplished. As long as there is external inflammation and lack of proper healing, don't be too anxious about moving about. But as soon as it is practical, and under the protection or direction of those in charge, be in the open as much as possible.
15. (Q) Any advice regarding the diet? (A) This is very well taken care of. As indicated, we would find it necessary to add more of B-1, especially.
16. (Q) Considering the condition from the inside, was the operation successful? (A) Successful.
17. (Q) When ready to go home, is it best to go by train or car? (A) This will depend entirely upon how soon this is undertaken, and the conditions that develop between now and the next two weeks - or three weeks.
18. (Q) Any special warnings? (A) Only as indicated.
19. (Q) May the body have any liqueurs or light wines? (A) These should come along a little bit later, the light wines - but not liqueurs.
20. (Q) Any other advice? (A) Do these in the present, as we find the better manner.
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21. We are through with this Reading. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file ile