This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of September, 1937, in accordance with request made by the husband - Mr. [1005], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [23]'s mother.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here; this we have had before.
2. As we find, there are general improvements.
3. There must be kept the eliminations, as has been indicated; and keep off of the feet as much as possible.
4. Have at least two or three more of the corrections, as has been indicated.
5. To relieve soreness, to keep away from or to help the tiredness from the body reclining so long, we would massage the body with a combination of equal portions Mutton Suet, Spirits of Turpentine and Spirits of Camphor. Not as pads or packs, but as a massage - very gently given; at least once or twice a day will not only relieve the disturbing conditions but take away the inflammation; and should make for a better activity throughout.
6. This we would massage over the lower portion of the abdomen WELL into the groin and across the small of the back. As we find this will be MOST beneficial.
7. In the rest we would keep as has been indicated.
8. The diet can be gradually increased, of course, to suit the appetite.
9. But be sure the eliminations are kept normal at least a full evacuation each day.
10. The rest we find very good and should be kept very well if there is not the activity on the feet for at least five to eight more days.
11. (Q) What is the best thing to give as an eliminant? Is the Sal Hepatica alright?
    (A) With this body, and with these conditions necessary, we find this would NOT be the better.
    We find that a milder eliminant would be better, rather than one that works so actively. Castoria would be the better, but this also should be changed if it becomes necessary that it be taken oftener.
    Or take Castoria about four doses if it becomes necessary. With this body as we find two teaspoonsful would be sufficient.
    The next time it is necessary to take something, take a little Syrup of Figs, or take Caldwell's Syrup of Figs.
    These would be correcting, and make for better activity for this body than the mineral salts.
12. (Q) Is the body moving about on the bed too much. Does it hurt to lie on the side?
    (A) Doesn't hurt to lie on the side or the front or the back, just so it is off of the FEET - this is what has been given.
13. (Q) What causes the burning sensation in lower abdomen?
    (A) This has been given, as the violent expulsion and the natural contraction of the organs of the pelvis in that portion of the system.
    Hence the necessity that it be off of the feet; and an aid to reduce the soreness and inflammation has been given.
    Hence the corrections that the organs may come back to their normal position to prevent - The body can get up and go about if it desires, but as has been indicated this is to PREVENT so much trouble later!
14. Do as has been indicated.
15. We are through with this Reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 23-4.

REPORTS

1. 9/14/37 See 23-6.

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