This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 22nd day of April, 1933, in accordance with request made by his father - Mr. [779], 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. Mildred Davis and L. B. Cayce.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 11:55 to 12:10 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. ..., Alabama. (Physical Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [318]; this we have had before.
2. Now, as we find, there are some changes in the general physical conditions of the body since last we had same here.
3. In some respects conditions are not so good; in others they may be said to be developing in a normal manner, through those relationships that exist in the general physical functioning of the body.
4. Where there are the specific conditions that disturb the better physical functioning, these - as we find - have not grown better. Neither has there been the proper extension of the folds or muscular reactions that should bring about normalcy for the body.
5. Under such a stress or strain it will be rather out of line with normal development for the body to be strong, robust, and to build up the proper resistances, with this constant irritation that saps not only the vitality of the system - with the PHYSICAL reactions or exercise that is normal or proper for the body, but the general trend or tendency with this irritation is to create irritability in the MENTAL reactions also of the body.
6. Now, while there may be the use of those supports, or those treatments may be applied wherein the condition may be kept reduced to such an extent as to make for LESS irritation, LESS disturbance, but for the correction of same ENTIRELY - as we find - the operation would be the safest, the sanest, and eventually the best for the conditions of the body.
7. In the present, then, for the easing of the condition, we would have fit to the body a brace - or PRESSURE brace - which will relieve much of the irritation.
8. We would also have a treatment or massage for the body, at least three times a week, when the body is ready for retiring in the evening; when it has been prepared for
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retirement and the truss or belt has been removed. We would massage all over the abdominal area equal parts of olive oil and tincture of myrrh; heating the oil and adding the myrrh. Prepare this just before giving the treatment, and the proportions or quantity would be about two teaspoonsful of each, see? Dip the ends of fingers into solution (of course, when it has been cooled sufficiently for this to be done) and massage gently over the abdomen and across the small of the back. This will not only REST the body and make for the better reactions in the system, but make for the resting of the general physical condition; as well as building up the general reactions for the system.
9. Then, when it is time - or as soon as it may be done - we would have the operative measures for the correction of conditions.
10. We will find that a general diet will also be somewhat HELPFUL to the body; so we would alter the diet to such as this:
11. Mornings - citrus fruit juices, preferably with the pulp; oranges at times, lemons at times, grapefruit at other times. Following this we would have whole wheat toast, or cakes, with milk - and honey as the sweetening, or sweets that are eaten at the meal.
12. At other periods we would have the cooked whole wheat cereal; or Wheaties, Grape Nuts, or any of those that carry a great deal of iron and vitamins for the system.
13. But do not give the cereals and the fruit juices, or citrus fruit, at the same meal - see?
14. Noons - a general diet; as a great deal of butter and bread, a great deal of those foods that carry a high calorie content in the carbohydrates - or the sweets, provided they are honey based, see? for these will act with digestive forces in system much better than those of corn or cane sweets.
15. Evenings - a great deal of the whole vegetables, well- balanced with meats; that is, all the leafy vegetables that agree with the body. And let several of the evening meals each week carry calf's liver, hog tripe or beef tripe, mutton and the like. Do not feed or give the body hog meats.
16. We will find, these will bring much better conditions for the body.
17. Drink as much milk as the body may well take at such meals. The dried milks or the Bulgarian milks are better than the sweet milk.
18. Ready for questions.
19. (Q) For how long would it be well to carry this
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treatment, before the operation? (A) As long as it is necessary; until it is convenient for the operation or until conditions adjust themselves so the operation may be performed.
20. We are through for the present. Copy to Father " " File