This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of January, 1926, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [257].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [257].

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1. GC: You will give a physical and mental reading for this body, with suggestions for the improvement of either. You will also answer the questions regarding this body that I will ask you.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here. This we have had before, you see.
3. Now, we find the physical and mental conditions in the body much changed from that, that we have had here last. The general physical health is in that way of the improvement.
4. To keep that balance in the system for the general health of the body, there are specific conditions in the physical functioning that need some attention. There are those conditions that the body should be warned of, that the normal forces may keep their equilibrium and that the mental may function the more normal and bring about that condition that the development of the body, spiritually, mentally and physically, would be in the way to give the better service to self and others.
5. Those conditions as have been existent in the nasal cavity, in the tissue, show now that through some cold and congestion, and by the condition of the nerves as exposed in the teeth, produce an accentuation of an after effect of such tissue being congested in the front and side antrum. The general physical condition of such vital forces gives this off in its segregated condition in the antrum. Hence produces some inflammation, some pus, in this portion. This is better than it has been. We would keep this cleansed at times, and when this becomes necessary, remove that tooth that is now dead, and this will be able to be cleansed and brought to a more healthy condition.
6. Using, then, for the teeth and gums, to strengthen same, those properties as found in that combination as has been given for such conditions through these forces. [Ipsab]
7. In the general condition, there should be more water taken in the system, in more consistent manner, that the system, especially in the hepatics and kidneys, may function more nominally [normally(?)], thus producing the correct manner for eliminations of drosses in system, for, as we see, there are many channel of elimination from system. For this reason, each channel should be kept in that equilibrium, or in that balance wherein the condition is not brought to an accentuated condition in any ONE of the eliminating functioning conditions; not over taxing lungs, not overtaxing the kidneys, not overtaxing the liver, not overtaxing the respiratory system, but all kept in that equal manner, see?
8. The lack of this water in system creates, then, the excess of those eliminations, that should nominally [normally?] be cleansed through alimentary canal and through the kidneys, back to the capillary circulation; finding at times, through congestion and weakened condition, either through strain mentally or physically to portions of the system, the producing of ill effects.
9. This has been seen in times back as a condition brought to the capillary condition, that much has been given in regards same - the scalp [incipient baldness].
10. This, as been seen at times, has brought ill effects to that portion of the tissue in the throat, larynx and in nasal passages. For, through this continual congestion, there will be brought that condition known as a catarrhal effect, or a catarrhal condition which may prove detrimental, see? Hence the general condition of system must be cared for, since it has at present more resistive forces. Then keep same in that equilibrium.
11. Take as food values much that carries the iron, the silicon, the stabilizing condition for the system; such as we find in certain vegetables, as beets, celery, radishes; all of those natures that give the cleansing forces to the system. Spinach, eggs and THESE characters. Not too heavy of meats, unless fish or fowl, or game. Never fried meats of ANY character for THIS body, see? Broiled, boiled or baked, but not with too much grease, see? Olives of every character, see? Cheese, creams - all this nature good for system.
12. Do that and we will find we will bring the better conditions for this body.
13. No specific medicinal properties in the system at the present time, save that as is found in a consistent diet, a consistent living as to food for body, keeping carbons and those things in system necessary for this equilibrium.
14. Ready for questions.
15. (Q) What exercise should body take, and when?
    (A) That as is consistent to keep the general physical body in action. Not over due exercise physically; that is, not necessary for the entity, under those conditions under which it labors, to take a general calisthenic or of that nature, but the rotary motion above the hips of morning, rotary motion below the hips of evening, would add wonderfully to the body.
16. (Q) How can desire be made for more water?
    (A) Created by that of taking it, see? so the body will call for it when it's once begun. The body has created in the system that of the system supplying that from liquid - water better than other liquids taken for system, see?
17. (Q) How often should the body eat?
    (A) Light meal morning, light meal evening, but dinner, or when ready to rest, eat and give the system time for digestion to begin, at least, before retiring. One heavy meal is sufficient for the body. That should be the vegetable meal, see?
18. (Q) Has treatment given to hair been beneficial?
    (A) Wouldn't have had very much at all if it hadn't been given.
19. (Q) What should body now do to cause hair to grow on front of forehead?
    (A) Won't have much brains there and hair too, see? This may be assisted, though, by using any vapor rub, or that such as Listerine will keep the hair in a healthy, normal condition, see?
20. (Q) What should body do about condition of front teeth?
    (A) That as given. When this is necessary here, remove same, see?
21. (Q) When will that be necessary?
    (A) Depends upon the care the body takes of its general system. This is dead, see? and when the system reacts, through cold or congestion, to cause a further trouble accentuated in antrum, this would be found necessary, and the condition becomes one then of absorption in system of poisons from this, producing dullness, laggardness, bad digestion, see?
22. (Q) Would it be better to have this tooth taken out at the present time?
    (A) Better to have the condition cleansed through this method indicated at present time, and in the course of four to five weeks remove same. Then produce another from one to the other, see?
23. (Q) What should the body do to inspire mental development?
    (A) Developing fast enough.
24. (Q) To IMPROVE mental development?
    (A) A consistency in the manner of that taken on for mental development. Be one rather well rounded, and through same be able to meet the needs of every condition in the mental way; that is, be able to talk hogs to a man who sells hogs; be able to talk engines to a man who sells engines, see?
25. (Q) Should the body travel this year, and where?
    (A) That's with the body.
26. (Q) Give general advice to body for mental and physical development.
    (A) Follow in that as has just been outlined for the physical, and for the mental that equilibrium as is given through that as just suggested. Keep self well rounded in every respect, meeting EVERY condition, see? These would bring the better forces for the body.
27. (Q) What advice on Chicago trip?
    (A) None.
28. We are through.

BACKGROUND

1. 4/13/25 He obtained Ck. Physical Rdg. 257-9 for severe cold, stomach upset, nausea, fever, chills.
2. 1/11/26 He was present for Life Rdg. 257-10 in a.m. and Ck. Physical Rdg. 257-11 in p.m., submitting questions.

REPORTS

1. 1/08/26 He referred Mr. [1095] for a rdg.
2. 1/15/26 He referred Mrs. [2728] for rdgs.
3. 1/24/26 He wrote: "I've followed advice on water and already I crave it 2 or 3 times a day - want a drink now. Isn't it funny? or aren't we funny creatures...
   "As to the physical rdgs. - already 2 dentists have taken your address."
4. 2/10/26 He requested 3713-1 and 4615-1.
5. 2/12/26 He wired for 4177-2.
6. 2/27/26 He requested 325-10 for his mother.
7. 3/08/26 He requested 157-1.
8. 3/09/26 He requested 4426-1.
9. 3/15/26 He requested 903-2 for his girl and 325-11 for his mother.
10. 3/18/26 He obtained Ck. Physical Rdg. 257-12 for a cold.

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