This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 23rd day of October, 1933, in accordance with request made by his daughter, Mrs. [313], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

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1. EC: Now, as we find, in some respects the general physical conditions are some better; in others not so well; in others not much change.
2. While there has been the reaction from the properties taken internally, that has reduced somewhat the quantity of the poisons that make accumulations in various portions of the system (producing the pressure and the effects had upon the general strength of the body and the equilibrium of the whole nervous system), these have only been in part - as we find. Hence the causes have not been removed. In so far as this has affected the system, it is very good, but with still the accumulations in the whole of the assimilating system - those tendencies to affect the nerve ganglia through the pressures created by poisons or impurities in the system, there are still caused those reactions at times to the activities of the body; the inability of the body to function nominally or normally; and in this there is not much change.
3. The gradual using up of the strength and vitality through the inability of the body to function normally is gradually reducing the vitality of the body, CHANGING - as it were - the effects that are being produced by these changes or strains, and making the tendency towards other conditions that may affect the system. The cirrhosis, or the tendency for this condition in the liver, is somewhat improved; but is more as if the condition was stirred up, rather than removing same.
4. As we find in the present, we would continue with the properties that have been outlined for the body.
5. We WOULD, however, occasionally have the high enemas. While these will make the tendency for weakness for a few days after such, they will relieve the pressures and the reactions will be better - if these are taken. They may be taken once in two weeks, or twice in a month, or three times in a month; not oftener, but HIGH enemas, in the way and manner as outlined.
6. As the vibrations are not being given, WE would make it the business of some individual to give manipulative measures along the whole of the cerebro-spinal system. This may be done as a general massage each evening as the body is ready for retirement; five to ten minutes of this would be very helpful to the body.
7. This we would do for the present.
8. Ready for questions.
9. (Q) Is there any way to check the spells at night?
   (A) As we find, with the removal of the pressures in the caecum and throughout the colon, with the distribution by manipulations along the cerebro-spinal system by a gentle massage or rubbing along the spine from the base of the brain, these would come nearer to being relieved.
   For, to give those properties that would only act as sedatives, the reactions would be worse than the condition in the present.
10. (Q) How much exercise should he take?
    (A) Just so the body is not OVER tired.
11. (Q) Is it beneficial or detrimental for him to use Aspirin?
    (A) Detrimental when large quantities are taken.
12. (Q) If used, should it be with ammonia?
    (A) Better with just the plain water; if these are used they should be used separate.
13. (Q) Should both the Atomidine and tonic be continued as outlined?
    (A) Both should be continued.
    But we would add the high enemas, once in two weeks or three times in a month; and EACH day (if the vibrations are not to be given) give the manipulation, which would mean massaging down the spine each evening, from five to ten minutes.
14. (Q) Any other advice at this time?
    (A) These we would adhere to. As we find, there will be response.
15. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mrs. [313]
    Copy to File

BACKGROUND

1. See 368-1 on 6/30/33 and subsequent Reports.
2. 10/19/33 Daughter [313]'s ltr.: "I would like for you to give me a ck. rdg. on Papa. He is generally home every day except Saturdays. My brother was unable to find a battery in B'ham that would run a vibrator, and we have failed to find one here.
   "Papa says he is about the same as when I left him. He gets through the day without the spells, but has them at night on retiring. They are not as severe as before he began the tonic. It seems that the tonic is the only part of the treatment that he is taking. He has recently left off the Atomidine. He has never taken the enemas, neither has he had the organs of the cow as it has not been convenient for him to get them, so far out in the country. Could you suggest any kind of liver or beef extract that could be bought ready prepared? He began his second batch of the tonic about the 20th of Sept. Here are some questions I would like to ask, and you can add any you think would help."

REPORTS

1. 11/12/33 Mrs. [313]'s ltr.: "It is so hard to get him to carry out the rdg. without me being there to boost it along."
2. 4/18/34 EC's ltr. to Mr. [228] said he heard that Mr. [368] had died.
3. 6/03/34 Mr. [228]'s ltr.: "Mr. [368] died on Jan. 11th, as perhaps you know. I regret to say that he did not follow your tr., in spite of the fact that [313] encouraged him consistently to do so. Part of the tr. was difficult and inconvenient. He did take it while [313] was visiting him, but that was a number of months prior to his death, and he was at that time apparently showing some improvement."

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