This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 15th day of May, 1944, in accordance with request made by self, Mrs. [457], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis & Gussie W. Millaway, Stenos.

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1. GC: You will give the physical conditions of this body at the present time with suggestions for further corrective measures, answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [457]. This we have had before.
3. Many of the changes that have come about with this body since last we had same here are for the better. The childbirth for this body has, if there is not undue activity or strain, been beneficial for the body physically as well as more than just beneficial for the body mentally and spiritually.
4. Ready for questions.
5. (Q) Is there an average period of time necessary between birth of one child and conception of another?
   (A) Two years at least.
6. (Q) Will giving birth always be easy for me or can this vary with each - child?
   (A) Has been with this body due to the care taken before childbirth. If mothers would only know that a good gynecologist of the osteopathic school would save more mothers from hard labor! as it has with this; though to be sure, the mental attitude as well as the physical activities cause variations at each birth.
7. (Q) Is the uterus position back to normal?
   (A) Near to normal, but a discharge has occurred from irritation from contraceptives used at times, and for this irritation we would use Glyco-Thymoline douches occasionally. These should be body temperature and we will find we will correct much of this disturbance.
8. (Q) At the time of baby's birth was there really no milk coming into breasts for nursing, or was it due to lack of encouragement and care at the hospital?
   (A) No, really no milk coming. This is a natural condition that occurs in most every case, especially when a long period has been before childbirth, as here. This activity would vary in a conception at the present, for these conditions vary a great deal.
9. (Q) Is it possible to assist the Creator in keeping the size of the baby in proportion to body-build of mother so that delivery can be normal?
   (A) Better leave that to the Creator and take care of your own side of the problems. To be sure, diet and activity control a great deal, but you do your part and the Creator will do His part according to what measures of faith ye manifest.
10. (Q) Is the period of twenty-four days between menstrual periods normal for this body?
    (A) Correct for the present.
11. (Q) Are colonics also of value to body when not pregnant, and if so how often?
    (A) Value to the body when not pregnant, or when pregnant, if necessary. For a laxative take Senna leaf tea, using four or five of the leaves placed in an empty cup and then pour hot water on it and let stand for thirty minutes to forty-five minutes, strain and drink it. Do this about once a week and it will be good for the body, as it does not become habit-forming and is a correct laxative for most individuals; though not everyone.
12. (Q) Is the exercise for hemorrhoids [as given in 2823-2] being done correctly?
    (A) This is very good but we would use the injections as given for this and allay the tendency for the protruding folds in the sphincter centers in the anus. [See 457-9, Par. 20-A on 5/21/42.]
13. (Q) Should combinations of glycerin, carbolic acid and mineral oil also be used?
    (A) This has been given before [in 457-9, Par. 20-A]. Prepare and use as indicated. Do mix the glycerine and carbolic acid very thoroughly before adding the Nujul or Usoline.
14. (Q) Is it advisable for the body to take Calcios also when not pregnant? If so, how much and how often?
    (A) Not necessarily but this depends on the diet. If the diets are those carrying a good deal of calcium, don't, for you can get too much, and with your temperament, you can get your heart too fast.
15. (Q) Are osteopathic treatments as given best for body or are there any instructions?
    (A) Very, very good. You have an osteopath that is good. [Dr. Geo. N. Coulter, D.O., substituting for Dr. Frank P. Dobbins who is in the Army.]
16. (Q) Are eyes still in good condition?
    (A) If the head and neck exercise will be taken more regularly, it will be better.
17. (Q) Would the Mullein Tea be good for body now also? If so how much?
    (A) Not unless there is trouble with varicose veins or the tendency for a dropsical condition through the pelvic areas. This taken occasionally is not bad for anybody and it will be very good for you.
18. (Q) Does it make any difference whether the Mullein is dried or fresh?
    (A) Does it make any difference whether cabbage is wilted before it is boiled? It should indeed be fresh, not as in people, but as in the vegetable kingdom; not applying to people being fresh, but plants used for medicinal purposes, the fresher, the more active the better. And there is quite a variation between green Mullein and dried Mullein, but whichever you use, use the same all the while.
19. (Q) Should Maltex cereal be continued for breakfast or is it too fattening when not pregnant?
    (A) It is very good when there is the desire to take a whole grain cereal. This is not fattening, but the combination ye make with it produces that.
20. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 457-13 on 6/14/43.
2. 12/17/43 She submitted questions: "I never thought of the Life Rdg. for the baby [3172] as a gift from you all, and it's sweet of you to think of it that way. It makes it even more precious. You know without my saying so what the rdgs. mean to me. You all may have thought I asked a lot of foolish questions, but I assure you the answers meant a lot to me, and I hoped would add to the general knowledge...and one of the questions I want to ask now is when I should start Pete! [See 457-3, Par. 18-A on 11/25/33; 457-10, Par. 27-A on 5/21/42.]... I have been feeling fine. Would never know I had a baby. Only my feet bothered me, as my arches fell some. But I've found a good chiropodist who has fitted me with plates and shoes resulting in my feeling like a different person... Thank you for your lovely card. It was more REAL Christmas than most you receive today. My best love to you all."

REPORTS

1. 5/15/44 P.M. She obtained a Physical Rdg. for baby daughter, [3172].
2. 1/05/45 Ltr. to GD: "It seems hard to think of 'the work' going on without his beloved presence. It is hard even to go about our daily lives, as we must, knowing that he is no longer with us, that we must not hold his spirit here. I'd hate to think that the many hearts like mine which ache for his loss, and the many others who were waiting for his help, would hold his spirit to this earth instead of letting it soar to higher planes...
   "I'm going to try as I never have before to live by the rdgs. he has given me, and those used for the booklets and A SEARCH FOR GOD. Perhaps if those of us who loved him really lived his principles we could spread the influence of his work more widely and help make a better world."
3. 8/47 Her second child, a baby son, was born. See 457-3, Par. 18-A and Reports.
4. 8/30/66 GD's note: To this date Mrs. [457] is an active, participating member in A.R.E. affairs.
5. 11/11/93 JT's Note: I received the following today from Miss [3172], daughter of Mrs. [457] and Mr. [412].
   October 14, 1993
   This is the second time in less than five months that my heart has been hurt. On Wednesday, October 13, I lost my dear, dear mother. Like my father, she went quickly and without pain. She was taking a trip with a group from College Walk when she slumped over in her seat. The seat belt prevented her from falling out of her seat. They tried to call her but mother did not answer. A former nurse in the group came up and put her hand on Mother's chest. She felt that she (Mother) was already gone. The hospital told me later that she arrived without any vital signs. They did all they could to bring her back but nothing succeeded.
   As per her wishes, Mother is being sent to the Bowman Medical Center.
   I wish to thank all of you for your love and support at the time of my father's passing. I know it meant a great deal to my mother.
   Do not stand by my grave and weep. I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am a diamond glint of snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awake in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight. I am the soft starshine at night. Do not stand by my grave and cry. I am not there ... I did not die. Author Unknown
   Love, Miss [3172]
   This letter was typed and copied by my parents' friends at Brevard College. I am very grateful for all their help and support.

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