This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 25th day of July, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [313], through Active Membership of her husband in the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [313]; this we have had before.
2. As we find, there are times when the body feels and has all the appearances of being a great deal better; and then those periods when there is a great strain owing to the disturbance with the pelvic organs - which has upset the general nervous system. And the activities through the eliminations make for a great deal of disturbance throughout the whole of the body.
3. We find that the use of douches with another compound would be better than such a great astringent and antiseptic as has been used, [Creolin] for this tends to make for the irritation to scar tissue - or to tissue that has tended to become raw.
4. So, we find that the Atomidine douches would be preferable. The proportion of this would be a tablespoonful to a quart of water; that is, commercial strength, you see.
5. We will find that the rubs along the spine with equal parts of Tincture of Myrrh, Olive Oil and Tincture of Benzoin will strengthen the body. Such massage should be done in short, circulator motions, especially across the hips, the sacral area and up to between the shoulders at least - and at times on to the head.
6. Following such a rub each evening, we would use the vibrations of the electrically driven vibrator. Use the cup. Rather than using this sliding it up and down, use it in a suction manner; that is, raise it and press down - very close, of course - all along the spine. Raise it gently so that the cup creates a suction. And this should be used with the body almost bare, or a very thin cloth between the body and the appliance.
7. We will find that the support for the stomach itself, as an abdominal support, is very good, especially with these rubs being given, for these tend to make for the proper reaction in the movements of the body in the exercises as it may take, and will be more helpful for the body.
8. As to the diets, we find that while these are very good, the body should be very careful that there are not the improper combinations; that is, not too great a quantity of starch taken at the time meats or proteins are taken. (Now, this is opposite from some, we understand; but the conditions, the amount of chyle, the kidneys, the lactic flow are at variance in this body.) So, we would not take great quantities of "meat and bread," as it may be said, at the same meal; or quantities of potatoes taken with meat, or quantities of sweets taken. When breads are taken these should be of the brown variety or whole wheat.
9. Do these, and we find we may make better conditions for this body, [313].
10. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) Is the uterus improving or in a worse condition?
    (A) At times it appears worse. At others it is improved. In the present it may be said to be sort of between the two. It continues to give a great deal of disturbance, but with this change - or with the use of the Atomidine douches as indicated - we should find a steady improvement. Do not have the douches too hot or too cold, to be sure. The correct temperature is about ninety to ninety-eight.
12. (Q) Does the condition of the uterus make the menstrual periods more often?
    (A) Makes this irritation that produces and keeps this strain on the body, though the strengthening of the body by the massage and the rub should be helpful in this direction - provided, to be sure, these are done as indicated (the oil rubs); not long strokes but short circular motions, across the lumbar, over the lower dorsal or the dorsal area, and all through the lumbar and dorsal areas, see? It may be helpful at times if this is extended to the feet, lower limbs - from this tired feeling. Short circular motions. Sponge the body a bit afterwards, you see, and then use the cup vibrator, but not used in long strokes but in a cupping motion. This should be helpful also for the general condition.
13. (Q) Is there any cause to be afraid of cancer?
    (A) No cause to be afraid of cancer unless the irritations continue to be kept by too great an astringent or too great an irritant. And then we may CAUSE such lacerations as for these conditions to become more alarming.
14. (Q) Is the abdominal support I have the right kind?
    (A) As indicated, it is very good and will be MORE helpful. It would be better to make it so it supports the stomach somewhat, and will be more helpful with these rubs being given as we have indicated.
15. (Q) Any other advice?
    (A) Do these as systematically as is possible. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. On 8/30/35 she obtained 313-7 especially for bloody discharge from uterus.
2. 7/21/36 She submitted questions, including "Would Zonite be effective as a douche?"

REPORTS

1. 8/07/36 "I have about given up my trip to Ala. for a month or so, as [228] and I decided it was more important for me to follow directions of the rdg. until I improve and feel better. Of course, I have rested since being here as I have nothing to do with the housework and I know that will help in time.
   "The discharge stopped before the rdg. got here and I have not known exactly what to do about the douches. I have taken two several days apart, but don't know whether to keep it up or not. This last rdg. gave the Atomidine stronger than before, a tablespoon to a quart of water, before it was a teaspoon for that amount. I asked about the Zonite but have never used any, in fact I have never used anything except what the rdgs. recommended - Atomidine, Glycothymoline and Creoline, a teasp. to a quart. I did use Creoline alone for several months and dropped the other two, so that is where I did wrong, as the rdg. said to alternate with the three. I started with Creoline the middle of April when things were getting pretty tight with us, as it was the cheapest, and used it about two and a half months and I got worse all the time and did not know why.
   "I have worked on the stomach support and have taken out all steels except two in front where it fastens and two in back. It is still not very comfortable as the steels in front press quite a bit, but if I take them out I will have no way of fastening it. I don't know how loose it ought to be to do the work, it is too tight now to feel very good, but if I loosen it it may not do the work.
   "We are eating at a boarding house now which is a great improvement over the cafes, but still they do not give me the proper diet. They have a big dinner at noon and a regular old fashioned supper consisting of starch, bread, meat and sweets, the things I am not supposed to eat together, no vegetables at night except tomatoes once in a while. I used to loose my appetite when I was cooking, but I did have the right kind of food, and it agreed with [228] a whole lot better. He is beginning to feel the effects of eating out, as he has done it almost the whole year. In Miami, I fixed morning and night meals, and we ate noon meal at cafes. He awoke the other night and said he felt kinder numb all over and it was sometime before he got over it enough to go to sleep. That sounded like poor circulation, which he has never had before.
   "I like it here better now since I have met some lovely people and have been invited to several parties. We have met some thru the office and some thru the church."
2. 8/12/36 EC's ltr.: "I think if you keep the Atomidine douche you will soon be rid of a great deal of trouble. Hope you have the support arranged so that it is comfortable, yet helpful in keeping the position of the stomach, so that the food will digest better. Have you ever tried the elastic support? It has been suggested in the rdgs., to take the regular bandage gauze, wide enough to make a support, and wind it much as the soldier boys used to do their leggings. That should make a comfortable support. It would require several windings, of course, but you will be able to work out what will be the most comfortable, am sure.
   "You will just have to give the dietician at the boarding place the things that you can eat, and am sure you will be able to get her to cooperate with you. Be not too insistent but very persistent, and she will bend sooner or later. Diet is not always thought of, but it is about the most important factor in anyone keeping well.
   "Doesn't sound so well for [228] to be having spells like that. Keep on the alkalin side as much as you can, and keep a bottle of Upjohn's Citrocarbonate on hand to help out once in a while. Should that occur again, let me know - we had better check up on [228].
   "Glad you like it better. Hope everything will work out to the best advantage to all. The church is certainly the place to meet pleasant, nice people, and hope it works out fine for all. Know it will do them good to know you and [228].
   "A busy season here."
3. 2/26/37 She obtained 313-9 especially for a bad throat.

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