This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 19th day of March, 1931, in accordance with request made by self and her mother - Mrs. [255].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. (Bergers' office, 77

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1. EC: We have the body here, [275] - this we have had before. The general conditions in system continue to be on the improve. While there have been periods when the improvement, apparently, was better since the scare or injury, at others it has seemed to be slower. We would not - as has been contemplated by some - place body in cast, for this would prevent the activity of the properties that are HEALING with the forces applied.
2. For the amount of calcium, and to aid also in the digestion, we would add the Citro-Carbonate (Upjohn's) at least twice each day - see? This will keep down gases and will add, with the other properties that are taken in the diet, that which will aid in the cleansing and clarifying of the system, that proper resuscitation MAY take place.
3. We will find also that there should be the continued use of the activated or medicated ash - with the ultra-violet treatment - at least twice each week. THIS will be found best to be taken (the ultra-violet) just FOLLOWING the manipulations, or osteopathic treatments, which we would also continue at least twice each week. Ready for questions.
4. (Q) Are oysters supplying enough iodine for body?
   (A) Oysters supply considerable amount of iodine. With the calcium or carbonates that will be found with others, this should be sufficient in the present.
5. (Q) Is body receiving enough salines?
   (A) Salines are with the carbonates. Would be well were more calcium in the salts, or in the salines, be taken - especially with those of the seafoods that bring OUT the activities of other properties when salt is added. USE the iodized salt in all cases.
6. (Q) Is body making the same progress as prior to fall?
   (A) As has been given, there have been periods when not so much progress seems to be made, and there are other periods when apparently it is faster. With these few changes, and with the keeping up of the mental forces, we should see improvement - but do not encase the limb!
7. (Q) How can the desire to be well be aroused in body?
   (A) Just the mental attitude. This has BEEN aroused, but HOLDING same is a different condition. This should be within self more than anything else. The body should SEE self as it DESIRES itself to be. See self in a normal state, carrying on in a nominal, normal way. While these may be far beyond that which it will ATTAIN, yet HOLDING these will make for better conditions, better attitude, better relations, and a development of the whole being.
8. We are through for the present.

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   Copy to File

BACKGROUND

1. 2/06/31 She obtained 275-16 advising tr. continued for erosion of head of femur, which condition had become apparent in Feb. 1925. A recent fall had hurt the hip, causing her to have to use a cane for a while.
2. 3/09/31 Mother [255] wrote: "Will you arrange for a ck. rdg. for [275]? The progress seems very slow to me at times. But I suppose my faith must undergo this probational period."
   She submitted questions, including: "Would it be good for her hip to be immobilized through cast? How often should osteopathic treatments be given? Are all treatments being given correctly?"

REPORTS

1. 3/21/31 Mother [255]'s letter: "Your letter has given us a great deal to think about. [See EC's 3/12/31 letter under 1739-8 Reports in re closing of Cayce Hospital, forming of new organization to carry on EC work, etc.] Our heart is so bound up with your work. And altho [275] is not quite yet what we hope she will be, we know it will come and we have ample proof of the wonders that come as a result of the conscientious following of the readings."
2. 5/11/31 She obtained Ck. Physical 275-18.

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