This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 21st day of June, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [340], Active Member of 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; this we have had before.
2. As we find, there are those returns from worry, congestion, anxiety, assisting in producing the congestion; the production of mucous through the intestinal system.
3. In the present as we would find, first we would take alternated doses of Milk of Magnesia and Milk of Bismuth. But in the Bismuth, which would be about half a teaspoonful of this taken preferably of morning, put three to five drops of Elixir of Lactated Pepsin. The Magnesia would be a dessertspoonful upon retiring, or before retiring. When there has been a reaction from this - that is, from the Bismuth and the Magnesia, which will be indicated by the change in the color from the stool, you see, with some of the mucous that will be eliminated in same - then take the properties that have been given heretofore, or the combinations with the Wild Ginseng, see? This taken in the manner as has been indicated heretofore. [See 340-23 on 9/28/33.]
4. Keep the body not too overly heated but sufficient exercises that the activities of the system do not become dormant; that is, not necessary to go entirely to bed, but not necessary to be running around a great deal or to overtax the self either.
5. Then we would find that those aids that will come through these will relieve much of that tickling sensation that arises from the inflammation that comes with these to the mucous membranes of the throat and bronchi.
6. And we may combine these as an efficacious condition to be taken when there is the tendency for cough - this little hacking cough that occurs, see?
7. To 2 ounces of Strained Honey add 2 ounces of Distilled Water. Allow this to come to a boil. Skim off those refuses. Let it cool; not until it is entirely cold, then add to same - in the order as given:

   Essence or Elixir of Lactated Pepsin......1/4 ounce,
Syrup of Horehound........................1/2 ounce,
Syrup of Rhubarb..........................1/4 ounce,
Tincture of Stillingia....................1/4 ounce,
Alum (that has been pulverized)............10 grains,
Pure Apple Brandy...........................4 ounces.

8. Shake this together before a dose woould be taken, which would be a teaspoonful whenever there is the cough or the irritation in the throat, or of mornings especially upon arising, or through the night.
9. In the matter of the diet, keep rather to those things that have been indicated for the body. Raw vegetables for one meal during each day; this not necessarily being the whole meal but the combinations of same are preferable. Do not take too much of sweets or make the wrong combinations, but alter well those that have been indicated.
10. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) When the present condition is corrected, what can this body do to build faster?
    (A) As indicated, if there are the proper precautions, these should make for the body regaining its strength and vitality.
12. (Q) What is wrong with my diet?
    (A) At times bad combinations. Study the diets as to their alkalin and acid reaction, and let about ninety percent for this body be of the alkalin reacting diet.
13. (Q) My dentist tells me I have an eye tooth and the lower one that strikes it FILED to prevent constant irritation.
    (A) (Interrupting) Then file it!
14. (Q) Would it be a detriment to this body to live in present location through the heat?
    (A) If there are the proper precautions taken, these are very good.
15. (Q) During the hot weather would it be just as well to wear "torso" belt or support as corset that I am wearing?
    (A) Just as well.
16. (Q) Any other advice?
    (A) Keep the MENTAL attitudes in a CONSTRUCTIVE manner, and not in ANY manner or nature for self-indulgence or self-aggrandizements. These make for attitudes towards every condition physically and mentally that surrounds the body of a more harmonious nature.
17. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. 6/21/36 She requested Ck. Physical for another attack of chronic colitis.

REPORTS

1. 7/27/36 She wired for 340-34, which EC gave on 7/29/36.

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