This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 25th day of July, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [313], through Active Membership of her husband in 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
Time of Reading 11:50 to 12:00 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Fla. (Physical Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [313]; this we have had before.
2. As we find, there are times when the body feels and has all the appearances of being a great deal better; and then those periods when there is a great strain owing to the disturbance with the pelvic organs - which has upset the general nervous system. And the activities through the eliminations make for a great deal of disturbance throughout the whole of the body.
3. We find that the use of douches with another compound would be better than such a great astringent and antiseptic as has been used, [Creolin] for this tends to make for the irritation to scar tissue - or to tissue that has tended to become raw.
4. So, we find that the Atomidine douches would be preferable. The proportion of this would be a tablespoonful to a quart of water; that is, commercial strength, you see.
5. We will find that the rubs along the spine with equal parts of Tincture of Myrrh, Olive Oil and Tincture of Benzoin will strengthen the body. Such massage should be done in short, circulator motions, especially across the hips, the sacral area and up to between the shoulders at least - and at times on to the head.
6. Following such a rub each evening, we would use the vibrations of the electrically driven vibrator. Use the cup. Rather than using this sliding it up and down, use it in a suction manner; that is, raise it and press down - very close, of course - all along the spine. Raise it gently so that the cup creates a suction. And this should be used with the body almost bare, or a very thin cloth between the body and the appliance.
7. We will find that the support for the stomach itself, as an abdominal support, is very good, especially with these rubs being given, for these tend to make for the proper reaction in the movements of the body in the exercises as it
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may take, and will be more helpful for the body.
8. As to the diets, we find that while these are very good, the body should be very careful that there are not the improper combinations; that is, not too great a quantity of starch taken at the time meats or proteins are taken. (Now, this is opposite from some, we understand; but the conditions, the amount of chyle, the kidneys, the lactic flow are at variance in this body.) So, we would not take great quantities of "meat and bread," as it may be said, at the same meal; or quantities of potatoes taken with meat, or quantities of sweets taken. When breads are taken these should be of the brown variety or whole wheat.
9. Do these, and we find we may make better conditions for this body, [313].
10. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) Is the uterus improving or in a worse condition? (A) At times it appears worse. At others it is improved. In the present it may be said to be sort of between the two. It continues to give a great deal of disturbance, but with this change - or with the use of the Atomidine douches as indicated - we should find a steady improvement. Do not have the douches too hot or too cold, to be sure. The correct temperature is about ninety to ninety-eight.
12. (Q) Does the condition of the uterus make the menstrual periods more often? (A) Makes this irritation that produces and keeps this strain on the body, though the strengthening of the body by the massage and the rub should be helpful in this direction - provided, to be sure, these are done as indicated (the oil rubs); not long strokes but short circular motions, across the lumbar, over the lower dorsal or the dorsal area, and all through the lumbar and dorsal areas, see? It may be helpful at times if this is extended to the feet, lower limbs - from this tired feeling. Short circular motions. Sponge the body a bit afterwards, you see, and then use the cup vibrator, but not used in long strokes but in a cupping motion. This should be helpful also for the general condition.
13. (Q) Is there any cause to be afraid of cancer? (A) No cause to be afraid of cancer unless the irritations continue to be kept by too great an astringent or too great an irritant. And then we may CAUSE such lacerations as for these conditions to become more alarming.
14. (Q) Is the abdominal support I have the right kind? (A) As indicated, it is very good and will be MORE helpful. It would be better to make it so it supports the stomach somewhat, and will be more helpful with these rubs being
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given as we have indicated.
15. (Q) Any other advice? (A) Do these as systematically as is possible. We are through with this reading. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file