Edgar Cayce Readings, 257-204

Time and Place: 11:05 to 11:15 A. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City.

TEXT

GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions he has submitted, as I ask them:
EC: Yes.
Now as we find, so long as there is consistency in the manner of diet, in the manner of the application of those things which have been suggested, we find little or no trouble.
As has been indicated, the body - through the alimentary canal - is allergic to malt; and those foods, and especially of drink, as beer, tend to cause a greater flow of the lymph through those areas when such are taken.
Consequently, there is a showing of blood, or bloody mucous, through the activity of the alimentary canal, or in the stool.
This then indicates that the condition becomes more of a reaction sympathetically, or upon the mind - unless there IS the CONTINUED use of either red meats OR those properties to which the body is allergic.
We would use those things that have been indicated from time to time; that is, taking time for play, for exercise, for a mental and a physical reaction.
Changing the line of thought, the line of activity, at times changes the whole reaction of that coordinated, cooperative influence that must ever exist between the physical, the mental and spiritual bodies; if there is to be kept anything like near a normal condition.
Then, we would follow those suggestions as indicated. With any of these do not become in that state of being where it says, "Well, this minute I must do this, and this minute I must do this, and the other minute I must do that." Let such be rather as a part of self, because there is something within self that NEEDS, that is accustomed to, the replenishing of self required. Have regular periods as may be in a budget, but do not let it become mere rote. Just as it would be about the rubs or sweats. If there is the "feeling" of the body that such is needed, then take same once or twice a week, or once or twice a month; but do not do it two weeks and then wait six weeks before another is done, see!
The same about reading a book, seeing a play, taking a drink of this or that.
That which is known to be harmful, leave off!
Do that.
Be consistent; for CONSISTENCY - thou art indeed a jewel! [See BARTLETT'S FAMILIAR QUOTATIONS 944-b, 11th edition, published 1938.]
Ready for questions.
(Q) Is there anything wrong in the kidney?
(A) None other than that as we have indicated, which will, with the proper precautions, adjust itself; if consistency in the activity is applied.
(Q) In the spleen?
(A) The same.
(Q) The liver?
(A) Same.
(Q) Should body continue Eno Salt? How often?
(A) How often? Whether it's every three minutes or every three years, just use consistency! If it is needed for the preserving of eliminations, to act upon the whole of the system, whether it's once or twice or three times a week or as just outlined, continue with same!
(Q) Does bowling hurt or benefit the body?
(A) If taken consistently and not too much to overtire, it's helpful. As any exercise.
(Q) How much walking should be done daily?
(A) Whether it's a mile or a step, do that which makes for a better "feel" for the body; getting into the open! Know something of nature. How many kinds of trees do you know? and yet you work in wood! How many kinds of birds do you know? and yet you use them as a part of that worked in wood! Do you know the call of any? Interest self in all nature!
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

11/23/38 He obtained 257-203.
1/12/39 He submitted questions saying: "...I had a recurrence of blood [from rectum] yesterday, the first in over four months, or really since September... Could or did one bottle of beer do it?..."
1/16/39 He wired verification of appointment.

REPORTS

2/03/39 He referred 1827-1 and 1828-1.
2/17/39 He obtained 257-205.