This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 22nd day of July, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [257], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Thomas Jefferson Davis.

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions which he has submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, [257]; this we have had before.
3. As we find, the physical conditions generally are not so good with the body as at some periods we have had.
4. There is that inclination for the neglecting to keep fit in the manner that has oft been indicated for the body. While the conditions have not assumed those proportions that there are immediate dangers apparent, we find that the precautions and PREVENTATIVES would be the order for the body; else those warnings that have been indicated may become too much manifested in the present period.
5. As we find, there are still some disturbances through the soft tissue of face, nasal passages, antrums and the like. These, with a toxic condition that arises from a super- acidity in the bloodstream, and with a congestion in same through the abdominal area, tend to produce poisons in the system that are irritating to the organs of the sensory system; that is, producing a weakness.
6. Yet, as we find, it would be much more in accord with the general conditions if glasses were fitted for the body, in this particular.
7. While there will be a great relief with those applications as we find that would be the more beneficial in the present, the glasses will relieve a great deal of the nerve tension; especially the strain on the nerve forces as related to the sensory system.
8. Also we find there needs be considerations for the removal of toxic forces by the use of the hydrotherapy treatments, as have been oft indicated, - which have been neglected in part and should be adhered to and taken at regular intervals, so as to keep the general physical forces much nearer normal reactions.
9. To be sure, precautions will be needed when the colonics are given, owing to the disturbance in the rectal area; but the general reaction and the use of Tim after such an activity would be most advisable and advantageous.
10. Also we find that grape juice taken three or four times each day would be very helpful. Take three-fourths grape juice and one-fourth water, and a small tumblerful would be taken, you see - as of an orange juice glass. This would be taken about half an hour before the meal is eaten.
11. Do not eat too much of sweets. Light wines may be taken, but not strong drinks nor any fermentations as of beer or hops, - for these are not well, - the body is allergic to these.
12. Fish, fowl, lamb, - these are preferable as the meats, though other meats may be taken occasionally, - but these prepared in any manner save fried would be the better for the body.
13. Have vegetables that are of the leafy nature, rather than too many of the bulbous. Three at least of those above the ground to one below the ground, or in that proportion, should be the order for the body.
14. Potatoes are not tabu but are to be taken more or less scantily, - as would be white bread. Rye, whole wheat, pumpernickel, black or brown bread, - these are preferable.
15. The activities should be kept in line with that which has been indicated, - namely; work a while, rest a while, play a while. Improve the mind. Improve the body, as well as the material surroundings.
16. For, an appreciation of values of every nature should be taken into consideration by the body.
17. Ready for questions.
18. (Q) Is the condition of rectum and intestines yet to be treated?
    (A) These as indicated should be a part of the hydrotherapy treatments, by irrigations, - but be careful in the periods these are taken; and an expert in such, with a knowledge of the existence of disturbance in the area, should be the character of one to administer same.
19. (Q) Why the pains in abdomen once in a while?
    (A) As indicated, a filling in the areas about the caecum. Hence the need for the irrigations, but very delicately given.
20. (Q) Why the hives?
    (A) Poor circulation, and with those activities as indicated these should be eliminated.
21. (Q) Should I take Eno and Russian Oil?
    (A) Occasionally. These are very well, but do not depend upon those for what should be accomplished by the massage and the cleansing of the colon occasionally.
22. (Q) What causes condition to feet?
    (A) Poor circulation, and again as has been indicated, with the removal of the toxic forces we will find these conditions will disappear.
    Use on same (as on hives) the liquid D.D.D., but the medium strength.
23. (Q) How are the teeth now?
    (A) Some need local attention.
    Of course, with trouble in the head and with toxic forces, the natural inclination is for disturbance to nerves of the teeth.
24. (Q) What exercises to reduce weight and keep health?
    (A) It isn't so much the exercise as the diet, though there should be consistent exercise in the open. So much time for each activity.
25. (Q) Why itching in ear, and cure?
    (A) Poor circulation.
26. (Q) How are the organs of the body?
    (A) As indicated, much of the disturbance arises from acidity and poor circulation from toxic forces affecting the organs sympathetically.
27. (Q) Why does milk disagree with body?
    (A) As indicated, the toxic conditions in the system make milk a harmful thing to the body at times, owing to the inability of the system to digest certain caseins in milk.
    Cheese is much better, though this too - unless there are the cleansing forces - will be found to be disagreeable and to disagree with the body, if taken in any quantity.
28. (Q) Any need of additional insurance for body's family welfare?
    (A) This is outside of physical forces. It should be considered from the pure desire for help and aid.
29. (Q) Any other advice?
    (A) Do that as has been indicated, if we would bring the better forces for the body.
30. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 3/17/39 He obtained 257-207.
2. 7/19/39 He submitted further questions.

REPORTS

1. 7/26/39 He referred 1978-1, 1977-1 and 2039-1.
2. 7/31/39 He wrote:
   "...Well, I've been feeling very punk, but the reading was correct. I had a colonic and feel some better. I don't know whether I should take another or not. I'll go to Reilly's every week that I can do it..." [He submitted questions on his business.]
3. 8/01/39 He obtained Business reading 257-209.

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