This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 8th day of May, 1934, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [243], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis, L. B. and Hugh Lynn Cayce.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [243]; this we have had before. As we find, there are disturbing conditions in the general physical forces of the body in many respects; yet conditions are better than at times when we have had this before.
2. There should be those precautions taken (with the exercises of the body under the present surroundings) to prevent excessive cold and heat in the extremities; that is, the hands and feet, or from getting them wet at certain periods. As there have not been those balancing of self in the adjustments for the eliminations and activities of the forces of the body, these must be taken into consideration. For these periods make for extreme sensitiveness for the activity of the blood supply to produce sufficient functioning of the organs of the body, which makes for a strain on the general system. These, to be sure, must necessarily be precautionary measures; rather than just saying do this or do that, for it means to use just plain common sense as to the activities at or during these regular periods.
3. As to those things produced by this, we find there are brought about headaches, nausea, the tendency more and more for the subconscious self to take hold on the activities of the body and thus bring about those periods when there are nausea, swelling of feet, pains in varied portions of the system, and in the extremities we have the reaction of the neuritic effect of the nerve ends themselves. And this produces for the body a general debilitation that worries the MENTAL body more than deficiency created in the physical forces of the body.
4. Be well when there are the periods that these activities are in the system, that a stimulation be had that will make for the creation of a blood supply to be carried more effectually to the central portion of the system; as spirits frumenti in small quantities taken morning and evening. Not during periods when there is excessive activity of the body, but when the body arises and when the body is ready for retiring.
5. We will find also that a massage over the lumbar and sacral areas will be most helpful to the body, extending down the lower limbs and over the feet, all that the system will absorb of a compound prepared in this manner - as an aid to the superficial circulation.
6. To 4 ounces of Russian white Oil or Nujol, or the pure Russian White Oil, add:

   Witchhaze1...................2 ounces,
Rub Alcoho1..................2 ounces,
Oil of Sassafras.............5 minims,
Tincture of Benzoin..........1 ounce.

7. Shake the solution together before it is poured for massaging, for both the Sassafras and the Tincture of Benzoin will tend to separate from the oils, see? Shake it thoroughly together, then pour out sufficient quantity to massage into the body, across the lumbar up to the 9th dorsal; across the hips and the abdomen, and especially down the under side of the limbs.
8. Also we will find that occasionally the Calcidin tablets taken of evenings or during the day if necessary would be beneficial to the circulation through the respiratory system (one grain tablet), and clarifying those tendencies for congestion in the muco-membranes of the face, throat and head.
9. Do this.
10. Be mindful of the diets. Never during the day should there be taken any greases, as soups that are very greasy; or don't be satisfied with just taking a sandwich. If these are to be had (sandwiches), use only green vegetables or fresh green vegetables, in the lunch period, see? Not just a scrap of bread and a scrap of meat, or a chocolate soda or milk shake! These are poisons for the system at such periods.
11. Keep the mind and the active forces of the body in proper coordination with constructive forces.
12. Ready for questions.
13. (Q) What causes me to be so trembly, and the inward nervousness?
    (A) We have described the conditions; the incoordination in poor distribution of eliminations, and the STRAINING on system with extreme hot or cold to feet and hands. Keep your hands out of too much dish water, or washing either!
14. (Q) How can I build up my resistance?
    (A) This has been outlined for the body.
15. (Q) Is there anything further I can do to strengthen my feet, or prevent them from bothering me so much?
    (A) Do not have too high heels on the shoes, and have plenty of room in them. Bathe the feet in the tannic acid, as we have outlined through these forces; this will be helpful, as well as the rubs with the compound as just indicated above. [Tannic acid from coffee grounds, as in 386-3, Par. 25-A.]
16. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. 6/25/32 She obtained Check Physical Reading 243-14.
2. 12/12/32 and 9/20/33 She obtained Business Readings 243-15 and 243-16.
3. 5/01/34 She wrote: "Well, I thought I was going to have to wire you for a reading, but I am not in so much pain now, though I am far from well. I am asking you for a reading as soon as I can get one. Enclosed see questions."
4. 5/02/34 "I feel better this a.m. but am so trembly - inward nervousness. Have stayed in bed when I wasn't busy."
5. 5/03/34 Sister [340] wrote: "Sister [243] has had quite a spell. Her resistance is low and she had the most terrible cold. She stayed home from the store most of Saturday and all day Monday - is feeling better now but not well. She asked for a reading for herself."

REPORTS

1. 5/17/34 Brother-in-law [348]'s letter: "[243] seems to be feeling pretty good again. When she comes home at night she is all in, of course. We are all getting older, and can't take it like we used to do."
2. 5/20/34 She wrote: "I have started on my feet and leg treatments, all that I can do myself. It is kind of hard to rub your own self. Anyhow, my feet and legs feel better. My breathing is lots better. I attribute that to the Calcidin tablets. [340] says she will give me my rubs when she feels better. I surely thank you for the rdg."
3. 6/04/34 She wrote: "I want to thank you again for my rdg. I feel so much better since taking my tablets and rubbing my feet and legs. I don't tire as easily and feel that I am almost myself again. I really don't know what I would do without your help."
4. 6/27/34 She wrote: "It has been so much easier at the store the last few weeks. I feel so much better since following my rdg."
5. 7/15/34 She reported on sister's rdg. 340-25, and niece's rdg. 421-9.
6. 7/19/34 She wired for 340-26 for sister.
7. 9/28/34 She obtained 243-18, for varicose veins.
8. GD's note: Immediately following 243-17, EC gave 340-24 for Miss [243]'s sister, a milliner in the same dept., and opened it by saying in undertone, "In this same department, but inside here."

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