This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 22nd day of June, 1933, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [348], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [348], L. B. Cayce and Mr. [306].

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [348].
2. Now, as we find, while conditions have not cleared entirely that have caused the contraction in the muscular forces and the intercostal pains that affect the body across the hips and lower lumbar area, these show much improvement.
3. Rather the inconsistency at times prevents the conditions from being clarified.
4. We would, under the present conditions, use again the properties of the Toris Compound, in the manner that has been given, save we would change the dose. We would almost double the quantity that would be taken. Make the half with the syrup, the half with the spirits frumenti. To be sure, these properties will act upon the intestinal system.
5. The tendency has existed often for the overactivity of the membranes of the intestines, but these properties should act with the system to cleanse same.
6. Be particular about the diet, that it is well-balanced with more of a tendency towards the alkalin than the acid. Beware of too much SWEETS.
7. Do not mix proteins with carbohydrates; that is, don't drink soda water - don't drink anything that is charged with gases. If such is to be taken (which would be helpful at some times), take the plain carbonated water - make it half and half. That will make you belch enough, and will relieve the gas too at times.
8. We would keep up the heat applications.
9. It would also be well for the portions affected to be massaged with a small quantity of aconite, with an opiate compound - see? [laudanum?] These mixed together may be obtained, as a massage before the heat is applied - see?
10. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) What quantity of that should be used?
    (A) Just enough to paint it! And you can see where you paint it! It'll look like iodine when it is put on.
12. (Q) Would olive oil be a benefit to the body? If so, what quantity?
    (A) Olive Oil is good for anybody! and for this body too, if it won't take too much! Just take what the body will assimilate. A few drops four or five times a day is excellent, for it is an intestinal food not excelled in scarcely anything else.
13. (Q) What are the things to avoid to prevent the recurrence of the old trouble? [Incipient ulcers?]
    (A) Sweets!
14. (Q) What sweets may be taken that will not be harmful to the body?
    (A) The natural sweets; as in fruits, vegetables and the like.
15. (Q) How about honey?
    (A) In the honeycomb, in small quantities; but not too much of this even - for the body at present. It'll put on weight if it'll leave off sweets and eat those foods that'll build up! This doesn't mean to take too much starches, nor too much fats, but those properly balanced foods - leaving off anything that contains cane sugars.
16. (Q) Would surf bathing and sand packs be helpful in present condition?
    (A) Better get rid of the present condition and then do those things to prevent further trouble!
17. (Q) Where can the body obtain beet sugar?
    (A) Any of the beet sugar factories; which are found in Denver, Minneapolis, Prescott, San Antonia, Austin. Several places you can get it!
18. (Q) Would an occasional bottle of three and two percent beer be harmful to the body?
    (A) Hasn't it just been given you shouldn't take any of these things?
19. We are through.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 348-16 on 6/06/33 especially for lumbago, or sacro-ileac condition.

REPORTS

1. 7/07/33 See 348-18 advising for continued sacro-ileac condition, as well as flare-up of stomach ulcer condition.

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