This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of March, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [464], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Helen and A. T. Ellington.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here; this we have had before.
2. As we find, there are many changes in the physical forces of the body since last we had same here.
3. However, the present condition is rather of the acute nature; from overindulgence in those things that produce an excess acidity to an already unbalanced system.
4. Then, there is needed the local or specific applications in the present. And there may be taken the advantage of the condition to also supply those things that would make for a helpfulness in the general physical forces of the body.
5. As we find in the present, the acute condition arises from the superacidity; not only in the general eliminating system but in the stomach and the duodenum itself.
6. Hence we have nausea, headaches, dizziness, inability to walk, inability for the body to move about without a great deal of discomfort.
7. The specific conditions also make for an excess of sugar in the system. Hence the kidneys become involved in the condition, making for a superabundance of a chalky or red condition in the activity of the urine itself or an excess of the uric acid.
8. Through the acidity, we find that in the structural portions along the cerebrospinal system - as indicated - there has been produced a greater accumulation, or the greater tendencies for the plethora of the congested areas.
9. Hence we have an engorgement or an enlargement that is indicated even along the exterior portion, or may be easily found or indicated.
10. Then, in meeting the conditions, as we find in the present - we would use these; then later, after there has been the cleansing of the system with the use of the properties indicated, we would add other applications for the general strength of the body:
11. Begin first, then, with the Zilatone Tablets. Take two of morning before there is a meal taken. Take two in the evening just before retiring. Take just the four, you see; two in the morning, two in the evening.
12. The next morning (following the day of taking the Zilatone Tablets as indicated), before arising, take three teaspoonsful of Fleet's PHOSPHO - SODA in a whole glass of water as hot as the body can take same. Lie on the right side AFTER this has been taken, putting a pillow or some obstruction (as it were) under the area of the liver itself. Lie in that position for thirty minutes, unless the body has to arise for the activities that will ensue; for it will drain the gall bladder - and it is necessary for the eliminations to be so increased as to DRAIN the whole system in this manner.
13. Following same, the NEXT day, begin with small doses of Fletcher's Castoria. Take a teaspoonful every hour until a whole quantity in a small-sized bottle has been taken.
14. Then, after waiting a day or two, begin - for the GENERAL conditions - with a massage once each day, preferably just before retiring, with a combination of oils prepared in this manner:
15. To 4 ounces of Russian White Oil as the base, add - in the order named:

    Oil of Wintergreen.................1/2 ounce,
Cedar Wood Oil.......................1 ounce,
Kerosene Oi1.......................1/2 ounce,
Sassafras Oi1......................1/4 ounce.

    Shake these together, for they will tend to separate. Pour a small quantity into an open container, and massage into the body just what the body will absorb. Massage in a circular motion DOWN FROM the area between the shoulders (4th dorsal) to the end of the spine on either side of the spine. Then massage over the spine, itself, and then one long - or two or three long SWEEPING pressures with the massage.
16. In the matter of the diet, keep rather to those foods that are of the alkalin-reacting nature during the time the cathartics or eliminants are being taken. THEN there may be used a general diet.
17. Desires for specific or unusual foods or diets are because of the lack of a balancing in the metabolism of the chemical forces in the body itself. Hence we would find the body would be materially aided by the use of small quantities of Atomidine (after the other properties for eliminations have been completed). Take same for five days at a period, one minim (drop) in a half glass of water each morning upon arising. Then leave it off for a week; then repeat again for three or four or five periods (of five days at a period).
18. Do these.
19. Ready for questions.
20. (Q) Why do I always crave something to eat and can't figure out what it is?
    (A) This has just been given.
    Do these things in the present. Then, when the general conditions have been aided - or have responded, we would give those instructions that would be more applicable for the general condition.
    This is a specific condition that is needing attention in the present.
    Do that.
21. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 464-15 on 1/08/35 and subsequent Reports.
2. 3/02/36 "If you are better and able to give me a rdg. I would like to have one as soon as convenient. I have been sick for 3 wks., up and down and feeling punk. I hope you have fully recovered... I ate a fearful lot of candy. Got lonesome. Read books...and ate candy for company. Had a fighting time. Why do I always crave for something and I can't figure out what it is? That awful craving, then I eat candy. What is that in the left side of my back at the waistline that causes so much trouble? It doesn't pain, only when I stand a while - then I ache till I drop. Is it the nerves alone that cause my troubles? Must I keep still as the doctor said or probably be dangerous? One can't lie in bed all the time."

REPORTS

1. 3/15/36 Mrs. [464]'s ltr.:
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   "We still have winter with us.
   "I have done all that the reading advised me to do. I am still alive but some weak. I was very glad indeed to get the Reading so soon. I knew you had been sick & I waited as you wrote that you were on the mend, and I appreciate your working it in so soon & hope that you feel no ill effects of it. When I get down like this it takes me months to get on my feet again. I do not gain strength as most people do. For everything works at sixes & sevens. Like a team of horses that do not pull together and it is usually a case of what little will power I have that gets me going. From my waist down I am weak. My lower back, hips and thighs & I feel like falling & that makes me nervous. Some old roustabout can carry on in any old sinful way & get away with it & enjoy good health. You and I without any bad habits must be weaklings, now why? I cannot think of a thing except wrong eating that could possibly bring me to this state. Of course, I grieve a lot over something that can't be helped, but we all get over hurts in some way or another. It always hits me the hardest when I am sick. I lay here thinking of it over and over again. For my heart acts up usually & I think that is the cause of the blues. My family tells me I haven't any heart. It must be something that takes the place of one then, it gives me enough trouble. I have had all the love taken out of me a long time ago. I am incapable of loving. No heaven for me you say? No love, no heaven! I fully realize the fact that I am not in Heaven. I could tell a long story, but there is no one living who hasn't a story they could tell. Everyone's life is a story if they knew how to write it. I would like a check Reading Mr. Cayce, but I am ashamed to ask for it, owing to your own condition. I am about starved! I have had so little to eat the past few days and that line up of food doesn't look so good without a piece of bread & potatoes. I am too tired."
   Regards to all, Mrs. [464]
2. 3/20/36 See 464-17.

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