This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 16th day of January, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [808], 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
Time of Reading 3:45 to 4:00 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. Washington, D.C. (Physical Suggestion)
1. EC: Yes.
2. As we find, while conditions are changed a great deal, and the conditions are much bettered in many respects, there are inclinations for the body to revert to disturbing conditions - through weakness in the glandular system as we have indicated as being existent - under the stress of cold, or anxiety mentally. Thus there become not only the headaches, the easily tiring, but the effects rather of an aggravating condition to the nerve forces of the body; forcing the body to feel at times - from either a sound or a droning or the environs or surroundings - that unless there is a change something must happen!
3. These as we find are the results then of this tendency and the continual aggravation that exists in the system.
4. As we would find, then:
5. The more helpful applications in the present would be the activities of the Infra Red Light, rather than the Ultra- Violet. This should be given for at least thirty minutes to fifty minutes, about twice a week for two to three weeks, then rest from same a week to two to three weeks, and then begin again. This should be applied over the back, of course, and should be at least forty inches from the body.
6. Following each Infra Red treatment there should be given a gentle massage over the whole of the body, with specific adjustments at times in those areas of the lumbars (the whole area), as well as the upper dorsal and portions of the cervical area.
7. The adherence to the activities in the open as much as possible and with the diets as has been indicated followed, these in the present should be those activities to bring the better conditions.
8. To be sure, occasionally the use of the Radio-Active Appliance is helpful. At times this is found to have a tendency towards aggravating the body. When it does, remove - rather than forcing self to take.
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9. But with the use of these applications as suggested, we should find - with the changing of the seasons and keeping of that tendency toward the alkalinity - much bettered conditions for this body of [808].
10. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) Why am I so tired all the time? (A) As has been indicated, those tendencies from anxiety at times; at others from the natural inclination of the weakness - for the body to revert to disturbing conditions.
12. (Q) What causes low blood pressure in this body? (A) As has been indicated, the lack of the activity of the system. Hence the deep therapy of the Infra Red should release these activities through structural portions as to build for a better, more stable, near normal circulation - if the manipulation is made for its nominal distribution through the ganglia of the system.
13. (Q) I have been taking Atomidine 1 drop morning and night for four days every two weeks. Are the glands functioning normal or should I continue taking Atomidine as indicated? (A) As we would find, during the periods that the Infra Red is given - that is, during the whole period - we would leave off the Atomidine. During the rest periods from the Infra Red and the manipulations, take the Atomidine - but not in larger quantities than the one to two minims.
14. (Q) In the diet of this body, would it be well to include broccoli, lettuce, lima beans, peas, tomatoes, nuts and red beans? (A) The broccoli would NOT be so good. As for beans, these will be very good if they are not taken at the meals when any great quantity of bread is taken. Let them supply as it were the necessary fuels for the body in the place of the bread. Lettuce and tomatoes should be well to be taken, not too much but these as combined. Peas - not unless they are fresh. Nuts in moderation. This should supply a great deal of the oils for the body, but principally pecans and almonds and filberts - rather than English walnuts or black walnuts or Brazilian nuts. Cashew nuts are fair, provided these are not salted too heavily. But particularly almonds, filberts and pecans.
15. (Q) Do I have pyorrhea of the gums? (A) The natural effluvium for the body-circulation tends to
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make for softening, as do the foods taken. And this as we find gives the inclination. We would massage more thoroughly, oftener, with the Ipsab; and we will find this softening - especially with nuts being a part of the diet, or nuts and raisins combined - will be overcome, and these will strengthen the blood through the iron as made and through the milk of chyle as they create for the strengthening of these particular portions or glandular forces of the body.
16. (Q) What causes phlegm in throat after each meal? (A) The lack of the circulatory forces for increasing without making for the accumulation in portions of the body, or the general weaknesses. With the changes by the activity of the Infra Red and the manipulations, these should offer the opportunity for the altering of these conditions.
17. (Q) Is it well for me to take cold showers in the morning? (A) Better if they are taken tepid and gradually turned to cold. But whenever there is taken a cold shower, there should be a very, very brisk rubdown with coarse towels afterwards, especially along the spine.
18. (Q) Am I getting enough physical exercise? (A) As much of it as can be in the open should be had. Sufficient in, but not out.
19. (Q) Is there any special precaution one can take to keep from getting the "flu"? (A) Spraying the nasal passages and throat occasionally with a thirty percent solution of Atomidine - that is, commercial strength - will most insure not getting same; provided the body is kept alkaline with the diets.
20. We are through for the present. Copy to Self " " Ass'n file