This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office in Pinewood on Lake Drive, Va. Beach, Va., this 13th day of April, 1932, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [427], new Active A Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [427] - this we have had before. Many are the changes in the physical forces of the body at present from that we have had here before. There are varying conditions that produce the distresses which occur at times in the physical functioning of the body in the present. These, as we find, are caused from the lack of vitality, the impoverishment of the blood supply, and the attacks that occur from the lack of proper oxidization of the blood that flows through the lungs proper. This produces, especially in that portion of the lung proper where there has been broken tissue, intense pain as of the pin prick, or of acute pain through the muscular forces in the area of the pleura, as well as in the intercostal nerve and muscular forces themselves, and these - as we find - then produce their concurrent effects upon the rest of the system by their impoverishment of the organs in their functioning; as we have those tendencies of cold feet in the night, the tendencies of hot and cold flushes - with the lack of rest when there should have been the resting of the body, with the easy inclination of cold, a tendency of phlegm in throat, burning of eyes at times, dull headaches at the nape of the neck and shoulders, and the appetite seems not to be able to be satisfied. These are effects of these repressions as produced by the heaviness in the lung area; though not tubercular in any form as yet. Rather that of the tissue that has broken in the past, making for the attempt of the reactions in those portions of the lungs themselves that make for cell openings, and are pressures against the tissue, or scar tissue, that has formed in same.
2. In meeting of the same in the present, as we would find, there would be used this as the inhalant to act in the lungs as an antiseptic, that will allay that tendency and fullness in the bronchi and in the lung, especially the left lung, that pressure as produced there making for those conditions in the upper extremity of the colon, and the area where the pressure on same produces at times the feeling of the heartburn, or a pressure in the area of the heart action, or heart's reaction in system. This, as we find, would relieve same. This we would prepare in this way and manner, not more than this quantity at one time, and use at least three or four times each day, and whenever the body awakes in the evening - but after the second or third evening the body should rest well - but just before retiring and on arising, each day use same. When it has become discolored, or low in quantity, have same refilled:
3. To 4 ounces of pure grain alcohol (at least 180 proof), add in this manner:

   Oil of Eucalyptus......................20 minims,
Rectified Oil of Turp...................8 minims,
Canadian Balsam, or Balsam of Fir,
(Canadian Balsam preferable).........5 minims,
(This the heavier character, of course)
Rectified Creosote.....................10 minims,
Tolu in solution.......................40 minims.

   Keep this in a container with glass cork, at least an eight or six ounce container, see? Shake solution together before inhaling (with the cork in same when shaking). Inhale deep into the lung, as would in inhaling cigarette or smoke or steam, see?
4. Use also, after each meal eaten, the White's Cod Liver Oil Tablets - one to two tablets after each meal.
5. Make the meals rather in this formation, that we may add BLOOD to the system, VITALITY to the system:
6. Mornings - citrous fruit, followed with the yolk of egg (no white, but the YOLK of egg), with rice cakes, whole wheat cakes, bran muffins, or the like. Occasionally very crisp bacon may be eaten with the egg, but not every day - two or three times each week.
7. Noon meal - preferably concentrated vegetable soups and meat juices, with a little cereal drink, or warm sweet milk, or malted milk.
8. Evenings - cooked vegetables, these well balanced, with a green vegetable salad of some nature. Every other day have either (or these may be altered from day to day) the calves' liver, (BROILED), pig knuckle, tripe, or the like. These will add to the vitality and to the strength and resistance of the body.
9. Keep the alimentary canal eliminating properly. This may be done by occasionally taking Citrate of Carbonate, see? teaspoonful in glass of water, or teaspoonful and stir until this is well dissolved and effervesces thoroughly. This as an alkalin makes a tendency - with this character of diet - to make the eliminations proper.
10. Well that there be an exercise morning and evening. Of evenings, the exercise would be rather that of the lower limbs; while of morning, just before dressing - after bathing, or before bathing - exercise ABOVE the waist, of the circular motion of the head and neck, raising and lowering of the arms, swinging these back and forward, that we may EXPAND the chest and raising on feet with the lifting of the chest, with deep breath - inhalation and exhalation.
11. Ready for questions.
12. (Q) Will this cause me to put on weight?
    (A) It's just been given, this is to increase the blood supply - which builds weight!
13. (Q) Will the suffering of the pains be cured forever, or will it just be temporary?
    (A) It will be cured forever, if we will act in accord with that given!
14. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 427-2 on 2/19/25 for kidney stones.
2. 4/04/32 Dear Mr. Cayce: Indeed I should think that you will be surprised to hear from me. However, don't let my failure to write you, make you think that I do not think of you, because I think of you and your works very often.
   Your wonderful work is the cause of me writing you. For the past several months I have been suffering with the most unbearable pains and as I have not the price of a doctor bill I find it impossible to let one attend me. As my sufferings appears to have no let up on the near future, I turn to you for aid.
   At your possible earliest moment, would you please be so kind as to give me a physical reading and the steps that I should take to correct the ailments of my body. The condition of my body has already caused me several days away from work and I am continually losing weight. This has covered a period of several days away from work and if I do not have some relief in the very, very near future, I am afraid that it will not be possible for me to bear my sufferings much longer.
   Mr. Cayce, you are the one that I am looking forward to for help. I did not tell Daddy [779] that I was writing to you, but he and Mother [780] know of my pains. It will give me great relief, just to hear from you stating what you could do for me. At your most convenient moment let me have a word from you as to whether I may expect a reading and if so at what date.
   It is with greatest appreciation that I thank you for the interest that you have always had in our family and may yours and ours soon be on the course that was intended for them.
3. 4/09/32 The following questions will probably fill my request:
   1. What are the cause of the pains that are located in my chest, that in times settle in the left half? 2. What methods may be used to correct this ailment and in due time cause me to gain weight? 3. If the correction for the pains in the chest will not aid me in putting on weight, what methods may I go about in to build up the body? 4. Will the suffering of the pains be cured forever or will it be just temporarily?
   Trusting that the above questions will be sufficient for you to give me the desired reading.
   Mr. Cayce, again I wish to THANK you for the interest that you have shown in me and may you and your work soon enlighten the world.

REPORTS

1. 4/20/32 [427]'s ltr. to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce: I received the 'Reading' Saturday afternoon and began to follow the instructions Sunday. Already I have begun to see the results. There are no more painful nights and the aches are almost a thing of the past. Within a few weeks I think that I will be 100% improved. This summer I am going to spend a week at Lock 18 and try sunbathing for a while.
   I can not tell you how much I thank you for the 'Reading' and if there is a favor that I may do for you at any time, let me know.
   I will let you hear from me from time to time so that you may see the improvement I am going to make.
   Again I wish to thank you for this favor, I remain,
   Yours truly, [427]
2. 5/01/32 Father [779]'s letter to EC: "...Cayce, some few days ago I read the reading you sent [427] and I want to say that in all my experience with the work I don't think that I ever read a more pretty and complete reading in every detail, and I went right down town and had same filled and I wish to report to you that I have never seen such quick and wonderful response to treatment from anybody. He on the night as given in reading had his first all night's rest and without getting up for treatment in several months. It's great I tell you. I never knew [427] had taken the matter up with you until the date of reading. He has always been a believer in your work, but now since it has come so much closer I think he is sure enough sold on the work. I wish to thank you personally for setting him right. We had been after him to go to a Dr. and get relief, but I myself think he did the right and best thing in taking you, and I hope he will compensate you for the service. He never tells us his plans and business and I trust he will not overlook that, tho' he, like myself, has just been getting by and helping us the best he could. He is a pretty fine chap..."
3. 5/11/32 [427]'s letter to EC:
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   It is with much regret that I notify you that I have seen no change in my physical condition. However, for the first week or two I did receive relief from the pains in my chest, but now they are returning.
   Mr. Cayce, do you think it would be advisable for me to get a location out west for a few months? Mother said that she would have mentioned this to me the day I received the 'Reading' if it had not been for [A...] my fiancee. We are much in love and Mother said that she did not believe that I would leave [A...], but we could never expect to be married while I am in this physical condition. But I am willing to leave her for a few months if you should advise.
   If you find it necessary to give me another 'Reading' as to what steps I must take, and if we find it necessary for me to go west, would it be possible for you to tell [A...] and I how long we must wait before we may get married and if possible give us the month and year that we will be united. This would make it much easier for us both to wait if it must be that I leave the State.
   You and I will hold the paragraph in regard to [A...] as a secret. If we have to get another reading, could you tell me whom I should get in touch with in regard to finding a place to locate and what date I may expect to depart for my new Location. Also the date I may expect to return to ..., Ala., this means in an A-1 condition.
   Mr. Cayce, I am pleading to you to give this your most earliest attention as I don't believe that I can carry on as I have in the past few months, because my nights are most unbearable.
   We would like to keep this letter to ourselves as much as possible, as I do not want to worry Mother and Daddy about my conditions any more than possible, as they have enough of their own.
4. 5/16/32 [427]'s ltr. to EC: I am in receipt of your letter of the 13th, and it pleases me greatly to know that you are kind enough to give me a second 'Reading'.
   However, the pains have left me again for the time being, and I am receiving a little more rest. Nevertheless, I would like for you to continue with the 'Reading'.
   I don't know exactly how to present my questions to you at this 'Reading'. You may be able to get the questions from the one I am going to attempt to ask in this letter and from the letter you receive from me dated the 11th.
   Is it advisable or necessary to go west to cure my ills? If so, whom should I get in touch with to make my Location in the west? How long will I remain in my new location? As I am very much in love with Miss [...] how long will [we] be apart if I should be advised to go west? What month, day and year may Miss [...] and I expect to be united as man and wife? Mr. Cayce, the above questions may be rearranged or may be omitted if you see fit, because I am rather puzzled as to the type of questions that I should ask you in this second 'Reading'. However, if possible, leave the question about getting married in the 'Reading'.
   If possible include these questions. Would it be beneficial to my health to change my line of business? Will I be able to make a success in this line of business? Could I make a success at bookkeeping, if so whom should I try to get connected with and how?
   That is about the best I can do, but you may rearrange them. Mr. Cayce, if possible, include the questions in the 'Reading' about [A...], as we have been so in love for three years and we feel like the time is near for us to wed. You may think that this is rather silly, but you may understand too. So, see what you can do for me. Though, all of this is between you and I and the necessary conductors.
5. 5/19/32 See 427-5.

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