This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 29th day of June, 1933, in accordance with request made by self Mrs. [365], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis and L. B. Cayce.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here; this we have had before.
2. As we find, there are many changes - and the greater part of these are for the better.
3. We would follow, for the present, much in the manner that has been outlined.
4. Ready for questions.
5. (Q) Are the treatments given by Dr. Stretch [Oliver Stretch, D.O.] helping me as they should?
   (A) The abilities, and the manners in which the treatments have been administered, have been well.
   If the specific outline would be adhered to a little more closely, where there has been a specific outline as to the character of treatment that would be most beneficial, the improvements would be much more satisfactory.
   To be sure, this refers to specific centers, specific portions of the system; these vary somewhat from those that are the more often presented in this particular school of application of mechanical adjustments, and the applications of these to the body, yet if the conditions and the specific mode of treatment suggested would be studied a little more closely, it would be seen how and why - for this individual body - this particular type of adjustment and manipulation was suggested.
   This may be illustrated in how there have been developments in some portions of the body more than in others, that are - while not abnormal - at least rather unusual from normalcy.
   In this line, then, changes would be most helpful but the manipulator, Dr. Stretch, is efficient and capable.
6. (Q) Am I eating the correct foods and combinations of foods for my system?
   (A) In the greater part, yes. As the season changes, and as the surroundings are changed, so that there may be obtained the various types and characters of diet, the foods may be altered or changed; not in the major part, but as to the conditions that are more in keeping with the immediate surroundings.
7. (Q) Are my organs normal and in a better working condition since taking the treatments?
   (A) In much better working condition; not wholly normal, for - while impulses and the activities of the system, and in relation to organs' functioning in the system, are better - to leave off altogether would be to allow those deficiencies to soon creep back, in one form or another; while not necessarily in exactly the same manner affected, but as an effect of a disturbance not wholly eliminated or replaced by an absolute normalcy in functioning - see?
8. (Q) Has my blood improved in quality and quantity, or am I still anemic?
   (A) Improved, but needs - as indicated - the keeping up of the greater portion of the suggested treatments, in occasional periods at least, and the change in the diet.
   It is ON the improve, and very - VERY much improved!
9. (Q) How is the catarrhal condition of my system now, as compared to the time before treatments were taken?
   (A) Better!
10. (Q) My left breast is larger than my right one. What can I do to equalize both in size and firmness?
    (A) This is an illustration of that indicated, as to how the deflection - through impingement or impulse of circulation - has affected the body in particular portions; while not an abnormal condition, it is a normal result of an existent physical deficiency in certain portions of the system.
    Hence the cerebrospinal plexus from which these portions of the system receive their impulse of nerve and blood circulation, the one stimulated and the other reflexed, will make for a tendency for the supply of nutriment to the body in these particular organs or portions of body; creating a more normal balance.
    Also, if there would be used a compound prepared in this manner as a massage, the breasts may be made - the one to develop, the other to remain more firm - both in better proportions; this, of course, being USED with the proper stimulation from the plexus from which these receive their impulse of circulation: To 2 ounces of cocoa butter (heated sufficiently to become liquid), add - while in the liquid state 4 minims of juice from bruised plantain leaves (these bruised until there is extracted 4 drops of the juice from the plantain leaves, in the raw - to be sure). Stir this in thoroughly. Then add 20 minims of Russian White Oil and 2 minims of Cedar Oil.
    Use this as a massage AROUND the mammary glands and to the portions of the system that receive the nutriment of the glands that run parallel, or crosswise and parallel, with the side muscles under arm - see?
    This we would use about twice each week.
11. (Q) My right foot is bothering me. I have the beginning of a bunion on the right side of the foot, and another bunion by the big joint. Would it be necessary for me to wear Dr. Scholl's plate #325, or would treatments correct the condition?
    (A) Treatments will correct the conditions, to be sure, preferably. To wear the specially prepared shoe would be well, even while treatments are being given.
    The treatments should be the proper manipulations of the bursae in the feet and ankles, osteopathically; and one day massage the bunions or those portions of the pedals that disturb, with pure castor oil. The next day dampen plain bicarbonate of soda, or baking soda, with sufficient spirits of camphor to wet same, and massage this into the places that tend to be sore or callous. Keep up the treatment, and this will disappear.
12. (Q) Is the Pediforme Shoe which I am wearing the right shoe for my foot, and am I wearing the correct size and width?
    (A) Scholl's would be the better!
13. (Q) My hair is falling out very much, especially the long ones. Will this condition stop as my body improves, or can I do something to prevent this?
    (A) This will naturally improve as the body builds, and as the proper balance is made in the blood supply of the body, by the retarding and removing of those tendencies that arise from the catarrhal condition; and as the muco-membranes and tissue throughout the system are repleted, these conditions will improve.
    For the specific condition of the scalp, however, we would suggest the following:
    When the hair is washed, treat it with olive oil and an equal portion of pure castile (that is, liquid, see?); then massage the scalp with a little pure grain alcohol - or 20% solution of pure grain alcohol. This will not only invigorate the scalp, but will make a tendency for the growth of the hair.
14. (Q) Is beer detrimental to my system, or may I drink it occasionally?
    (A) Provided it is ripened or aged properly, beer would be rather beneficial to the body - if taken properly; for, with the proper aging of the fluid or liquid, the activity of the yeast in same becomes beneficial to the digestive system; but should not be taken, of course, to excess; and DO NOT partake of that which is too green, or not aged. When taken, it should preferably be taken in the EVENING.
15. (Q) I have lost 10 lbs. in weight. When will I start to gain weight?
    (A) As the adjustments are made for the proper flow of the secretions, that make for building, we will find that the body will gain its normal weight.
16. That is all the questions.
17. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. 11/22/32 See 365-1 for anemia and cholecystitis.

REPORTS

1. 7/06/33 Mrs. [365] obtained her Life Reading, 365-3.
2. 7/28/33 She referred Mrs. [377].
3. 2/27/35 She obtained her next Check Physical Reading, 365-4.

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