This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 2nd day of April, 1930, in accordance with request made by her son, Mr. [257].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mrs. Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Dr. Lydic.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, Mrs. [325]. This we have had before. Now, conditions show that in so far as the applications are being carried in the manner given, SO far has been the response. While there are periods when the body does not feel so well, and that the cough disturbs the body, these conditions are improved at the present, and with the continuation these SHOULD respond.
2. The manipulations should not be too severe, but remember that a physical body needs exercise that the activities may not become dormant in any portion of the system. Hence this should be a GENTLE but a THOROUGH massage, taking into consideration all activities and that being attempted to be created in the system.
3. The eliminations must be kept somewhat above the normal, but these should NOT be of such a nature, as has been given, that will DISTURB the equilibrium in the BLOOD supply; that is, when there is the use of such activities, or of the creation of so much activity in the eliminations in alimentary canal, the BLOOD supply is ATTACKED THROUGH the manner in which ASSIMILATIONS take place. As is seen, for illustration, when cathartics - as of over dose of salts or Pluto or of phenophthalein, or any of those that excite the mucus membranes of the intestines as to cause the emunctories and lymph to become overactive, the BLOOD is attacked. Of course, this has been given as warning.
4. Then, oil - that, does not strain - or olive oil, that that gives food value to intestines and to stomach and to digestion; or oil enemas - any of these may be used EFFECTIVELY, ESPECIALLY of the massage OSTEOPATHICALLY - not just a masseuse, but massage osteopathically, which takes into consideration the leverages necessary in all of the cartilaginous centers, taking into consideration the sinew and muscular forces of the system; not straining, to be sure, for easily would tissue be disturbed in same.
5. DO that. Keep the ash also, and occasionally keep those as in the Calcidin, and keep the body quiet and as pleasant in its surroundings as possible. Do not ALLOW the body to worry, nor to EXCITE itself as regarding conditions, circumstances, or anything about same. Ready for questions.
6. (Q) Are the lamps with the ash producing the proper result?
   (A) Better were these of a stronger lamp, or light - but these are very good, and are in a manner supplying the necessary increase in carbon or oxygen in its activity. Carbon meaning, as the element of energy. Oxygen, as that which forces its activity in a human system.
7. (Q) Should the ash be increased or continued as being given, twice a day?
   (A) Given twice a day. Do not increase it as yet. Be sure it is stirred in water and that not too much adheres to the container when taken.
8. (Q) Is the lung condition clearing up properly?
   (A) As far as the congestion is concerned, clearing very good. As far as those actions of the the condition from the tumor, or from those forces as form from same, these have not cleared yet - but have not made farther inroads yet either.
9. (Q) How often should osteopathic treatments be given?
   (A) At least two or three times each week, or when necessary to REST the body.
10. (Q) Should the body have had as much company as it had on Sunday last, or is it better to keep the body perfectly quiet?
    (A) The activities of the body-mental and physical have been such that this may be a moot question by many. Just as has been given, do not let company - or even associations of the surroundings of the family - be of such a nature as to cause worry, either by being too little attentive to the body or too OVER attentive to the body! See, it leaves a wide range! This should be judged according to the CONDITIONS, as the MOODS even of the body change. There are times when they are not wanted, and these should not be forced. There are times when ALL are wanted, and many more, and these should be had!
11. (Q) Should the body be allowed to sit up in a chair when she feels like it?
    (A) When she feels like it! Would BETTER be!
12. (Q) How long shall she continue the treatment of ash and lamp as given?
    (A) If they are asked about every few days, as they have been - we will tell when we are through! Don't be foolish!
13. (Q) Will Jewish Science aid this body to overcome the condition in the system?
    (A) The application as has been given regarding mental forces of the system are active, and it has been outlined often as to how these are active within a physical body. Both the spiritual and mental body may so give that activity in a physical organism as to destroy, or as to allow the physical to overcome the mental and spiritual. The spirit is often willing, the PHYSICAL is MOST often weak. This will aid, [if] the PROPER CONSIDERATION will be given for the views, for the training, and for the outlook of THIS particular body, [325].
14. Do as we have given, for we are through for the present with this reading.

    Copy to Son [257]
    Copy to Ass'n office
    Copy to Cayce Hospital

BACKGROUND

1. See 325-33 on 3/27/30, giving continued advice for breast cancer.

REPORTS

1. 4/03/30 Son's letter: "Thank you very much for the information rec'd today and I am very glad to know that mother is improving. We certainly enjoyed your visit as we always do."
2. 4/09/30 Mrs. [325]'s letter: "I am feeling a great deal better. The readings are all just as I was at the time. My cough is almost gone, and as the readings said the real foundation of my illness is worry. Yes, I had plenty to worry about. [257] was being led away from the family and I could not understand how that could be after all of his promises to me. My right side is the outcome of ten years of hard work and struggle to make [257] or to help him make himself, as I needed him so terribly much at that time and all I ask for in return is to guide the boys, as I have guided him, but it was not all of his fault. [GD's note: Mr. [257] now [year 1930] has a wife and family of his very own. Mrs. [325] misses that close association of many years which she now has to share with his wife. When her husband died her oldest son [257] became the head of the household, helping her with the other children. He was a devoted son, visiting her a little while nearly every day for the rest of her life, and every Sunday afternoon. He also helped each of the other children, the two youngest of which were now in their teens. [9/18/35 See Mrs. [325]'s Life Rdg. 325-63 explaining this close attachment between mother and son, due to them being husband and wife in a Biblical incarnation.]] I would not write and explain to you only for the readings demanding an explanation. That is the reason my mind makes my body ill. [257] is a wonderful son to me, but just to me does not satisfy me, but all things are working out all right and I am glad to be the sacrifice. I do hope that I will be well and strong again, as the readings helped me to get well as no doctor could do. I hope that you will have your just reward for your aid and God will bless you with every good gift that you so well deserve in carrying out His will."
3. 4/22/30 See 325-35.
4. 5/01/30 See her ltr. under 325-35 saying she is satisfied now since [257] has found a wonderful factory and the four boys are again working together.

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