This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 30th day of June, 1942, 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. Mae Verhoeven, Burlynn Davis, Ruth Gimbert, Amanda Bowman and Norma Bailey. In his office

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, as I ask them:
2. EC: We have his impressions!
3. Those disturbances as we find that have been aggravating to the body (Yes, he's coming in now), - these would disappear if there would be the consistency in cleansing the body tissues, the body issues.
4. While these disturbances are very aggravating, think what they would be if they were expressed in the alimentary canal - that has given the body so much trouble!
5. Then, be consistent with the diet. Be consistent in the taking of sufficient periods of rest. Be consistent in taking regularly the eliminations that are natural to the keeping of bettered conditions in the body.
6. And have the hydrotherapy, - that is, when these are taken with the rubs, do have a good deal of the hot and cold applications.
7. When the portions of the cuticle or the rash or irritation under the skin become over-aggravating, use the D.D.D. Prescription, - preferably in the caecum, for this body.
8. These, with precautions as to diets, will allay, will remove the disturbances.
9. There are bettered conditions, - but you break over too easily, oft - and these will bring better conditions if the suggestions are adhered to.
10. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) Was the soda enema and bath at Reilly's correct?
    (A) This is not harmful, - it is helpful, but more of the hot and cold water is preferable.
12. (Q) Am I getting enough iodine through foods I am eating?
    (A) When the regularity is kept in the foods at the periods indicated, sufficient. This hasn't been at all times. But there is improvement in the iodine content in the activity of the glands.
13. (Q) Should Atomidine be again added?
    (A) If the body desires to use this rather than following the diet, do so - but take small quantities. However, the diet is preferable.
14. (Q) Any special attention needed to kidneys or liver?
    (A) As indicated, keep good eliminations by altering the diet and by the exercise, by the rest and by recuperative measures, yes.
15. (Q) Has the rest and the planning of my day bettered my condition?
    (A) When that has been applied, yes! When it has not been applied, then - To will to do a thing and then not do it is just too bad! It's sin!
16. (Q) Should massage again be used while itching persists, or just the bubble soda bath and lamps?
    (A) The massage is well, and the application as indicated will allay the itching.
17. We are through with this reading.

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    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 5/30/42 He obtained Check Physical reading, 257-243 and Business reading, 257-244.
2. 6/15/42 He submitted questions, including: "Please review cause of the rash and itching, and tell me how to get rid of it..."
3. 6/26/42 He referred 2771-1 and 2772-1.
4. 6/29/42 He verified appointment by wire for 257-245, saying: "Will be in my office ... Ave, tomorrow morning, ten-thirty..."

REPORTS

1. 6/29/42 See 264-56 report in re Mrs. [264] holding the reading period in meditation to help EC, her going to sleep and receiving a healing for herself.
2. 7/04/42 EC wrote Mrs. [264]: "...You had a demonstration like Mr. [257] has spoken of several times. When he attempts to meditate or keep a period for a reading, he often goes to sleep, then when he does, real things happen to him. So it was with you. We have had some very lovely reports from many who kept the period..."
3. 8/02/42 Mr. [257] obtained Business Reading, 257-246.

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