This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 17th day of March, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [303], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Miss [307].

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [303]; this we have had before.
2. In some manners and some ways, improvements are indicated in the physical forces of the body. In others there are periods when the distresses overbalance the conditions, and we have a relapse in one or another direction.
3. The tendency for accumulations is indicated through the forming of conditions in portions of the body externally, as well as internally. Thus we find that pressures are produced in the system, as we find at this time.
4. And during this present period we find it would be well that a tonic be prepared, of a different nature somewhat to those properties that have been used by the body heretofore. And keep taking this sufficiently long for it to act upon the body in a way as to take FROM the system, and add to the blood supply sufficient of, those elements to overcome those tendencies for segregations and breaking of cellular forces in the veins and in the arteries. For in portions of the cuticle there are accumulations that with injury or hurt, as indicated on the back and on the limb, would cause great distress to the body. This tonic will also aid in overcoming much of those tendencies for the weakness, the tiredness, the headache, the pains in portions of the body, and those bad feelings. But because the body feels better, do not OVERTAX the body or the self so much physically as to UNDO much of that which may be accomplished by the use of these ingredients in the compound. The preparation would be in this way and manner:
5. To 2 ounces of Strained Honey as a carrier (Pure Honey), add 4 ounces of Distilled Water. Let this come to a boil. Skim off any of the refuses that come to the top in preparing same. When this has cooled, add to same 1/2 ounce of Compound Essence of Pepsin - or Elixir of Lactated Pepsin. Shake this together with the solution when poured in. Then add (when the solution is shaken, and shake together each time another ingredient is put into same), IN THE ORDER NAMED:

   Essence of Wild Ginger...............1/2 ounce,
Essence of Life Everlasting..........1/2 ounce,
Black Snake Root.....................1/4 ounce,
Pure Grain Alcohol.................1 1/2 ounces.

6. The dose of this would be half a teaspoonful upon arising, a teaspoonful BEFORE the evening meal, and half a teaspoonful when retiring. And keep this up until at least three or four quantities in this proportion and this manner are taken. Mix in the order and manner given.
7. Also at times we would continue to use the Violet Ray, as well as the vibratory forces of the electrically driven vibrator. Do not use these in such a manner as to JUST get through with taking the treatment, but use them in such a manner as to accomplish a definite purpose at the time of the application of same.
8. And in the matter of the diet, keep away from too much greases or too much of any foods cooked in quantities of grease - whether it be the fat of hog, sheep, beef or fowl! But rather use the LEAN portions and those that will make for body-building forces throughout. Fish and fowl are the preferable meats. No raw meat, and very little ever of hog meat. Only bacon. Do not use bacon or fats in cooking the vegetables, for this body; for these tend to add to distresses in those directions of this segregation and breaking of cellular forces throughout the system.
9. Take the electrically driven vibrator when tired, or before retiring; but don't wait too long to retire until it is too late to give the vibrator treatment!
10. Get the proper amount of rest; and these vibrations will aid in giving rest.
11. Do these.
12. Ready for questions.
13. (Q) What is cause and cure for the pains and soreness in back and top of head?
    (A) This tendency for the strain upon an already overtaxed body.
14. (Q) What will relieve same?
    (A) Do as we have given.
15. (Q) What is the cause of my left eye feeling like it is being drawn to the right?
    (A) This is a contraction of the nerve and muscular forces from a strained body and the separation of the circulatory forces. And the applications of the vibratory influences, from the vibrator as well as from the violet ray over the system, will aid in RELAXING this.
    Let all of the treatments be given until the body is thoroughly relaxed, and not just to give for three minutes or five minutes or six minutes or an hour, but until the body is relaxed by same!
16. (Q) Are my glasses fitted properly?
    (A) These are very good, and with the applications ALL TOGETHER of those things indicated we would find they would suit much better.
17. (Q) Which one of my ears has a growth in it, and is there a possibility of removing it without an operation?
    (A) Use those vibrations and those properties as indicated, that are to set up a change in those activities through the system, in a separation of those conditions in the body that become destructive forces; and we will find this condition will disappear.
    As for those indicated on the spine and limb or the back and side of the spine, a gentle massage of these with the compound that we have given will be the most helpful for same; though do not bruise them in the activities or in the treatments that would be applied by the vibrator or by the violet ray. This would be a combination of equal parts Mutton Tallow, Spirits of Camphor, Spirits of Turpentine - these in the same proportions, liquid, see? Massage same of an evening or upon retiring. Well to place over same a protecting pad, that these may not be injured.
18. (Q) Is there anything the body may do that will bring about normal eliminations?
    (A) Do those activities that have been indicated as to the diets; these are the more preferable way. When cathartics are needed for the eliminations, use an alteration between such as the Syrup of Figs and Castoria, or a combination of Syrup of Senna and the Syrup of Figs - as Caldwell's Syrup of Figs - mixed equal portions. Take a teaspoonful at a dose of the mixture; while the other two when taken would be two to three teaspoonsful, not at once but half an hour apart. Do not take any one for a long period of time, but alternate - see?
19. (Q) What causes the aching and soreness in my knees?
    (A) Poor circulation, as we have indicated from those suggestions as to how to make applications to aid the elimination of these disturbing forces. For such disturbing effects should be materially aided as we build up a renewed blood supply, by creating a better and more normal condition in the katabolism of the system (which is the digestive or assimilating forces through the activities of the properties indicated, that will act with the various forces of the digestive system, the eliminating system, and the glands of the body, and especially the blood-creating influences and forces in same).
    But be consistent and be persistent.
20. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Extra copy to Self August 13, 1936

BACKGROUND

1. 5/18/35 She obtained check physical 303-9 for muscular strain in arm, fearing fracture; also further advice for knotty growths (tumors, cysts, carbuncles) on back and leg.
2. 3/11/36 She submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 8/03/36 She obtained check physical 303-12 advising surgical removal of knot under left knee, provided blood tests indicate proper coagulation.

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