This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 19th day of October, 1937, in accordance with request made by the sister - Mrs. [303], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., phone request by Mrs. [404].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [413].

TEXT

1. EC: Yes - we have the body here.
2. If the body will keep more CONSISTENTLY in its activities physically and mentally that it KNOWS to do FOR the physical effects upon the body, this we find would keep the body much nearer in attune.
3. The neglecting of self in that the eliminations are not kept regularly, and the inclination to overtax self and to expose self in its activities at times are those things to be considered, and to be kept in the way as the body understands.
4. These would be MUCH better than taking curatives.
5. Take these as preventatives and as CONSISTENT with that ye preach. Practice it in THYSELF, and ye will find the better conditions in EVERY manner!
6. When the body grows weak, it has been given what will be helpful to strengthen same. But these things are only palliatives and are not to be used to work or to create energies that are to be used up in overexposure, overactivity in ANY way or manner; but as stimulating to rest the body. These we find are well to be kept in mind.
7. In the use of eliminants, rather than any individual one, keep the vegetable rather than the mineral laxatives and alternate same; though Oil (called Mineral Oil), preferably Usoline, may be a part of that to be used at times. Change rather than continually taking any ONE, you see. That is, at one time there might be taken the Syrup of Figs, or the combination of the Syrup of Figs and the Syrup of Rhubarb, or at another time the Castoria (which is a combination with the active principle Senna, with the active forces from other vegetable products), or Inner Clean may be taken occasionally; or the regular Apple Diet would be WELL for the body - but DON'T TRY TO WORK LIKE A HORSE WHEN YOU ARE ON THE APPLE DIET! or else we will find it will be more detrimental than helpful! But these cleansings will prevent the accumulations of gas, the pressures that make for the neuritis through the portions of the body. But just be consistent.
8. Ready for questions.
9. (Q) What causes the condition in left side of face, especially ear?
   (A) As just given, neuritis! Poisons in the stomach, poor eliminations, overtaxation! It's just been outlined!
10. (Q) What will relieve the swelling of my stomach after I eat?
    (A) Just as indicated. Not until the poisons are eliminated and there is consistence in the eating and in the activity may these conditions be eradicated from the system.
11. Do as has been outlined.
12. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. She obtained 307-13 on 12/14/36 advising further recuperative measures for fractured left side.
2. 10/19/37 Early A.M. her sister [303] phoned questions: "Relief for pain, soreness, stiffness in left side of face and head, especially about left ear. Swelling of stomach after eating? Does she eat too much starches, or too many mixtures? Should tonic be continued as recommended in 307-11? Why does she tire so easily?"

REPORTS

1. 10/29/37 She referred Mr. [1467] for a Physical Rdg; 12/20/37 Mr. [1502].
2. 2/13/38 She requested 357-10 for a friend she was nursing.
3. 2/20/38 She sponsored a rdg. for Miss [1540].
4. 3/17/38 She obtained Mental-Spiritual Rdg. 307-15 in re her life and work.
5. 9/22/38 She referred Miss [1688] for 1st of a series of rdgs.
6. 2/28/39 She obtained her next Ck. Physical Rdg., 307-16.

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