This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 3rd day of May, 1934, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [440], 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. The impressions about the body of [440] at this time are not all good.
2. The physical forces of the body we find somewhat improved, yet there is not all the improvement that is desired by the body.
3. While the present surroundings are desirable and helpful to the body physically and mentally, in many respects, we find that it would be well were there some changes made; and some more definite applications made for the enlargement or soft portion on the rib, where there has been indicated the tendency for accumulation of forces without there being sufficient drainages from the body to take care of the accumulations from the forming of blood clots in bone structure - that comes from an injury of this nature and character. [Rib fracture? See 440-2.]
4. Then we would have some X-Ray first made of the condition, and then a treatment with the X-Ray to reduce the tendency of swelling.
5. In the main we find many conditions that are much more hopeful and helpful than indicated heretofore. The eliminations are somewhat improved; but these have depended, to be sure, upon the manner and character of diet and the activities of the body in its exercise. It is evidenced also that at times there are the inclinations for the body to so influence the activity of the emunctory and lymph circulation through the alimentary canal as to make for disturbances that create the inflammation that finds itself manifesting in the accumulations in the side. Not that there should be allowed any periods when there should be an excess of drosses in the system, for the tendency would be to make for a dullness and headaches and the general reaction to be bad. But to so stimulate the secretions by either cathartics or too much oils, or too much of the enemas, is to take from the system at times those things that are so necessary for the system to gain its normal equilibrium.
6. What would be, then, an ideal manner for the body in its physical condition to meet the conditions at the present time?
7. As given, first we would make X-Rays. Not that the condition is of a nature that is more than can be coped with, with such treatments, but to SATISFY the self that the character of condition as given exists!
8. Then, in taking such treatments, there would be the proper precautions not to have burns; and not such severe treatments as to destroy activities in the system, of which the body has been fearful in some measures and some directions, but that these may be eliminated in their proper course.
9. Be mindful of the diets, keeping the proper exercise mentally and physically. Keep the activities necessary for keeping a constructive attitude; and we will find conditions improved.
10. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) Why does sugar in any form hurt my teeth?
    (A) If it hurts the teeth, leave it off! The drainages of the system, or from the system, are of such natures that this is the same as a COMBUSTION (and a great deal of it mental!). So, leave it off! Use honey in the honeycomb; not that which carries glucose or the like (and the type of candy that has been used also, but leave it off).
12. (Q) How much honey may be taken each day?
    (A) Half an ounce to two ounces would not be too great a quantity. But only that in the honeycomb, WITH the honeycomb.
13. (Q) Would it be better to take the animated ash before a sunbath?
    (A) Decidedly so, as it is more active and there is better reaction by the effect of the ultra-violet rays upon the body.
14. (Q) Would a change in environment be beneficial?
    (A) As indicated, be well that some measures be taken. Not that there is to be produced any over exaggerated anxiety as to the condition, but meet it while it exists! Or it may be absorbed and go into some other condition, unless eliminated properly.
15. (Q) Where would you suggest for the body to go to have this done?
    (A) Wherever it chooses, where it may have the advantage of the best in this direction.
16. (Q) Is there any further advice as to my welfare at this time?
    (A) This will be sufficient at the present time. There may be suggestions, much; for with the surroundings and the mental attitudes assumed, the attitudes that are the impelling forces in the mental associations are in those positions where the environmental and hereditary conditions are combative.
17. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. See previous rdgs. in the [440] series, especially pertaining to his health, as 440-10 on 1/08/34, etc.
2. 4/25/34 "I would appreciate a health rdg., as Arizona has produced little effect on the condition in my side. The sun and the fresh air are marvelous and cannot but help make one more temporarily better, but unless this heals it will probably cause a rapid return to the old condition upon my return."
3. 4/26/34 "Please include several questions in the ck. health rdg."

REPORTS

1. 5/11/34 "I want to thank you most sincerely for the rdg. which I have just rec'd. You bet, I'll give it a chance. The really curious thing is that it looks to me like a perfect piece of mind reading, as I had already decided to do just what it recommended. It seems like the next logical step since the other things have failed. I was also considering inoculations, as these helped me last year more than anything else I have tried, but I shall try the X-ray first, as the rdg. suggests. I believe the infections, which the inoculations did so much to clear up, arise from this condition in my back and until that is remedied, the infections will continue to return.
   "Yes, I was in my room on the 3rd, as I thought that you might not get the card in time and would try it then."
2. 5/26/34 "I have gone to a doctor at Mother [443]'s request who is giving me electrical diathermy. This, as you probably know, is first cousin to X-rays, X-rays being rays of a still higher frequency. The family is afraid of X-ray treatments and wants me to try this first. I think myself it stands as good a chance of being effective, but we shall see. It has proved of just as great and recently greater medical value than X-rays in the treatment of internal disorders."
3. 5/30/34 EC's letter: As regarding taking the diathermy instead of the X Ray, this may be all right. I don't know. I would like to have had, though, a report from someone, either by the making of a shadowgraph or by the flouroscope method, for, as you will remember, the information suggested that the description of the condition might be verified by either of these. I suspect, though, from the experiences that you have had in the family with X Ray treatments that you, as well as the rest, are rather dubious about taking that character of treatment, but if it is properly done and by someone who knows his business, (though accidents happen to all) there shouldn't be any chance even for bad effects.
4. 6/01/34 "Many thanks for your kind letter. I have had an X-ray taken as you suggested but the doctor doesn't seem to think he can find much to explain the pain with, except a general infection and extremely low blood pressure. I will have more information for you when I see you next week."
5. 6/20/34 See his Ck. Physical 440-18, and subsequent Reports verifying EC's findings in 440-17.

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