This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 12th day of December, 1933, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [366], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

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1. EC: Yes. Some conditions as we find with this body are very satisfactory; others are not so good.
2. On those places on the body where there is the tendency for the eliminations to continue to be more active and produce, through the eliminating in the respiratory activity or lymph circulation, a rash and scaly parts on body, we would in the present rub sweet oil; not scrubbed, but rubbed in same. This will be most beneficial to this particular disturbance at times.
3. We would find also that the Ash will be helpful to the body, and that the application of the violet ray thirty minutes after the Ash is taken will be beneficial. This should not be more than one-eighth of a grain at a dose. This we would take now every day. That's one-half of the capsule the way they are usually put up. Put the Ash dry on tongue and wash down. Do not take it in capsule. Then use the violet ray thirty minutes after the Ash is taken.
4. Also the massage over portions of body where there is stiffness of the joints so excessively, with the rub containing the gasoline and the equal combination of olive oil and tincture of myrrh, on all the cerebro-spinal system, should be at one of the periods altered with the so severe activity; for these properties will aid in penetrating the system.
5. We would also use internally all the olive oil - PURE olive oil - that the system will assimilate. This does not mean taking or consuming large quantities at a time, but small quantities being taken rather often. After taking it for a few days, should the body find there is the tendency to belch or regurgitate same, then reduce the quantity. And do not take more than a half a teaspoonful or less, every two or three hours during the day. Of course, don't wake the body at night to take same - but DURING the day.
6. As to the matter of the diet, be mindful that this is well balanced with sufficient of the proteins, starches and carbohydrates that there may be supplied in the system the necessary elements to keep not only the heat for the body but the necessary balance of elements throughout the system.
7. The rest of the applications we would keep well as have been outlined.
8. Ready for questions.
9. (Q) In balancing my diet, is it proper that starch and protein be eaten at the same meal?
   (A) If kept in the proper ratio, it is necessary.
10. (Q) What is the proper ratio, for this body?
    (A) 6 and 5/7 to 11 and 7/16.
    That's by weight!
11. (Q) Which is the 6 and 5/7, the starch or protein?
    (A) Starch. Then the protein is the other. Don't you see that?
12. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 366-3 on 10/12/33 for continued advice as to treatment of scrofula eczema and stiffness of limbs and locked joints (for 18 yrs.).

REPORTS

1. 1/22/34 "Well, my skin was pretty bad for a while, but in these last few wks. it has been clearing up pretty good. Should this keep getting better it will help me greatly in spirit, for you know not only does it look bad but the itching and all other inconveniences, will mean quite a little to me.
   "Patience I know is essential and I am not getting upset over its slowness to heal. The joints seem to be rigid and because of the skin being so bad it was difficult to apply the liniment but the ankles and knees are getting the tr.
   "Two wks. ago my ankle was swollen and painful but that has gone pretty well. Of course I have little pains here and there but that doesn't bother me. I have noticed in the last 2 months that my weight has gone down and at times my appetite isn't all it used to be, but I suppose there are off days in most everything.
   "I am enclosing a small amt. with sincerity and hope it can be more.
   "Will write again soon, so until then may I thank you for your kindness to me, best wishes also to your co-workers.
   "Hoping to be a friend," [366]
2. 3/06/34 "After reading Bulletin of March 1934 [in re experiment between Eileen Garrett and Edgar Cayce, using EC readings 507-1 and 507-2] I decided to write you a letter and let you know how I am getting along. My condition sure seems to be an odd one, going along as I do the same tr. each day and yet one time the skin will seem to clear up pretty well and then all of a sudden I break out again. Right now the skin is broken out again. I suppose some day it will go away and stay away. As the skin is in this precarious condition I thought perhaps it would be best to concentrate on the healing of the skin trouble and then see what could be done about the joints in their stiffened condition, after the skin is healed, as I think the skin trouble takes away a lot of one's vitality.
   "I was very interested in [507-1], Par. 21-A and Uvani's answer to it in regard to Life Rdgs. bringing out some cause for one's illness, in his past, that probably could be corrected if it were known. The question also in my mind refers to much that I have heard, about curses. Is it possible for some person to put a curse on another causing one to be sick or otherwise suffer?
   "If it were possible to put a curse on a person and such a thing happened to me, how could I release myself of this curse? "I know my condition will require patience to heal and I feel some day I shall be normal again. It is very gratifying to know that there is a power above earth.
   "I am enclosing a small sum, and also my heartiest appreciation for your kind thoughts and help to me."
3. 4/07/34 EC's letter:
   "I was indeed glad to find yours of March 6th on my return. As Miss Davis told you, I had a little visit; that is, sort of a rest, [In Arizona with T. Mitchell Hastings III] and also spent considerable time on my return trip stopping to renew old acquaintances and friendships in the various places along the way. I hope it has been quite helpful to all in many ways.
   "I'm glad to have your report on yourself. While the results may be very slow, I don't think there is any question but what - if you follow the ideals presented in the information given - you will find help.
   "Yes, the Life Readings are quite helpful to many, many individuals. Of course, it is not given to all of us to be the same. When we look about us and see many whom we feel are no better than ourselves in any way, yet they have many of the things that we feel would make us happy if we were in their shoes, we wonder; yet we each have our job, and we have laid out our job for ourselves according to what we have done about the knowledge of the real saving grace that is ours as every man's birthright. For, we remember that when Esau gave it away he had to pay the price; not only Esau but he and his, over and over again.
   "As to such a thing as a curse or a blessing being placed upon an individual, it depends upon the credence we as individuals give to such things, as to how strong our belief is in the power of the Christ to overcome all such. They may exist, yes - but what we do about such either makes for a curse or a blessing to ourselves and others. Faith in God may make us whole, but if we are not made whole in the moment many of us say that it isn't so, when possibly we have for ages and ages built just the opposite from what we are asking God to overcome in a moment. Not that God isn't able to overcome it in a moment, but if we have built such a condition in our lives then we must meet it - in some form or another - for our own best development that we may become aware of the glory of God, through making our will His will. For, heaven and earth may pass away, but His promises do NOT pass away. And the saving grace in Jesus Christ is what we do about what we know of His love. Not that He needs anything we may do for Him, but "As ye sow, so shall ye reap." "I would love very much to see a Life Reading on you, but if you feel that it might tell you of some things - either here or in the past - that may have brought what people call your cross to bear in the present, that would be upsetting to you, then don't have it. To many of us if we know WHY we are suffering we can do it with a better grace. And, as the old adage, it is better to suffer a little now with loved one's knowing what it's all about, than eternally in the hereafter.
   "But write me about this, and if you would like to have the Life Reading, know we will be very glad to get it for you.
   "With kindest regards, I am"
   Sincerely,
   EC:GD
4. 5/18/34 He gave required data to obtain Life Rdg., saying: "My skin has been clearing gradually, but have been having pains in the groins and lower back. For the past wk. I have omitted meat and several other foods which seems to help."
5. 5/31/34 See his Life Rdg. 366-5.

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