This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 17th day of April, 1933, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [272], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Teaching sixth

TEXT

1. EC: Yes (Dewey ... [272]; Mae [272] the better), we have the body here; this we have had before.
2. Now, as we find, there are DECIDED improvements in the physical forces of the body, and in the body ridding itself of those influences that have been detrimental and disturbing to the better physical functioning of the body.
3. It is true that the body may expect occasionally, and for some time, the return of those periods when there will be the excess of the eliminations from the organs of the pelvis system that have been affected by the activity of those germs that have disturbed both the organs of the body and (are shown as having gained hold in) the blood supply.
4. But, if there will be kept that mental attitude that there is being accomplished in the system that which (through the application of those elements and influences) will rid the system entirely, both through the blood supply and through those effects the germs have had upon the organs of the system - and the thought adhered to; with the diet followed in such a manner as we have stipulated for the body, to make for resuscitating forces - there need be no fear but what these conditions WILL all be ridded from the system by the beginning or middle of the coming month, as we have given!
5. True, as indicated, it will be well for the body, even after that period, to use an antiseptic douche each month before the periods; that there may be no re-infection from the excess discharge that is inevitable where there have been such conditions existent.
6. And the body should also use those precautions in those periods immediately following the monthly periods, so that the cleansing again will make for the return of the general activity of normalcy - as related to sex life, sexual desires, and the like.
7. But for the present the douches should be kept as indicated; also the Atomidine proper taken internally in system.
8. Also it would be well that these properties be prepared, which will give - it is true - a tendency for the overflow of the discharge at times; but this must be ridded FROM the SYSTEM - see? Prepare in this manner:
9. To 3 ounces of Wild Cherry Bark (dried, now; not the green) add 16 ounces of water.
10. Reduce this by slow boiling, so that - when it is drained off - there is not more than 4 to 5 ounces of same - see?
11. To this add:

    Simple Syrup........................2 ounces,
Tincture of Valerian..............1/2 ounce,
Elixir of Calisaya................1/2 ounce,
10% solution Iodide of Potassium...10 minims,
(which may be considered a small
quantity, but this is that
necessary for the quantity we
are using),
10% solution Bromide of Potassium..20 minims,
Tincture of Capsici.................1 minim,
Grain alcohol.......................2 ounces.

12. Shake the solution together before the dose is taken, which would be half a teaspoonful each day, or twice each day, the week before the monthly period is expected. When the flow begins, stop taking the solution - see?
13. This will be taken, of course, during that period the extra precautions are taken as to the douches.
14. Be mindful of the diet, that there are no extra quantities of fats taken.
15. Ready for questions.
16. (Q) Why do I have rheumatic pains in my knee joint, finger joints and arm muscles?
    (A) This is rather the system's drawing from those portions of the body that which WOULD PRODUCE TRUE rheumatic conditions! For, as is found by the body, this occurs MOSTLY of mornings and then, after normal exercise - when the body has, as it were, "warmed up" to the general activities of the day, this disappears. This is the activity of the baths, that have been given, [Epsom Salt Baths suggested by EC consciously 2/28/33 ltr! [See 272-5, Par. R4]] ELIMINATING same from system. Leave these off a while, or allow these accumulations, and you'll find RHEUMATISM will be the natural result; but these are going to be eliminated, as the changes come about.
    Follow these suggestions for the present. KNOW the body will be rid of the trouble, and that it WILL be NORMAL in its life - and in its mental, physical and spiritual activities.
17. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 272-5 on 2/14/33 for gonorrheal infection of sexual organs, and subsequent correspondence submitting further questions.

REPORTS

1. 5/04/33 She wrote: "Your last reading was very definite, I thought, and very encouraging too. I am felling better. How bad I want to become entirely well! I am trying to follow every Suggestion of yours to the letter, and I am praying for results."
2. 6/28/33 She wrote: "I am feeling better, but sometimes I get so 'blue'. I want you to give me another rdg. sometime, but for this rdg. I wanted to be present when you gave it. I hope it will be possible for you to give this when you come to B'ham."
3. 7/01/33 EC's letter: "I'm certainly glad you are feeling better. You realize this one thing, I'm sure, that from the awful strain your body has been undergoing for some time, the mental worry and antagonism you have encountered throughout this siege, it is the natural reaction for you to feel at times discouraged and blue. That's one of the weaknesses of the flesh. But He has promised to sustain us, and we believe His promises are true. And there is a joy in opening one's mind and heart to do a service for the Master that is absolutely found in no other way. And, if we do not open to Him He will certainly not come in; but He has promised to come whenever we bid Him enter."
4. 9/03/33 Reporting on her work with A.R.E. Study Groups and on her Life Rdg. (see under 272-4 Reports), impending break-up of her marriage, etc., she wrote: "But there is one thing, however, that I have to be very, very thankful for and that is, that my physical health is better. I believe things have happened just like my Rdgs. said they would. My rheumatism is better, but not completely gone; however, I believe it will gradually disappear just as it was promised in my rdgs."
5. 9/15/33 EC's letter: "It will no doubt require some consistent effort on your part to prevent some recurrent effects of such a condition that has disturbed your body physically for some time back. Not with that anxiousness or overanxiety that would in itself awaken the very condition, but so keep the body-physical in the attitude of rebuilding and replenishing such that there may not be allowed the system becoming clogged with any disturbing factor that would make for the rheumatism disturbance or any of the associate or kindred conditions that may disturb a body. It would be well that you be very mindful as to the proper eliminations for the system, having periods of the rejuvenation of the body by the taking of the Atomidine (to stimulate the glands), also using those other things that have been outlined to keep the various tissue and organs in the proper activities, that there may be no infection or recurrent conditions. We know that nature itself builds along in whatever direction we allow a thing to go. The natural bent of a tree may be to grow upward, but if we lay a board on it, it will grow crooked - but it will keep on growing!"
6. 10/21/33 She wrote: [See also report under 272-1 Reports.] "At your suggestion, I have been following the directions of my last physical reading. My rheumatism has almost disappeared. I am wondering if I should continue it for some time yet. I believe that it would be a good idea to do so. I want to be a healthy normal person physically. May I become spiritually, mentally, and physically capable to lead a constructive life in His name.
   "I am sending my monthly contribution."
7. 11/33 A.R.E. Bulletin carried a report on her rdgs. and progress to date.
8. 5/09/34 She obtained Mental-Spiritual Rdg. 272-8 answering questions in re her health.

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