This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 30th day of October, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [470] Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [470]; this we have had before.
2. As we find, the general physical reactions are much better than when last we had same. There is a better condition throughout the reaction of the blood pressure, the activities of the glandular system, and the general conditions of the body.
3. There needs to be only in the present, as we find, those precautions as to the eliminations.
4. As to the activities for especially the pancrean reaction or the excess of sugar, this we find near to normal in the present; and unless there is a return of the heaviness or dizziness that comes from the pressure in the system, there is not the necessity of the Clary Water compound.
5. However, when convenient - and if palatable - keep the artichoke. While this works slowly, this does not necessitate a continued use. Allow the body to react to the system's producing that by the reaction of absorption rather than dependent upon the assimilation to supply an excess of abundance of those forces to keep a normal balance in the activity of same.
6. In the use of the diets, these as we find are very well in the present.
7. As we find, to prevent the excesses of weight for this body, we would use also the grape juice. This three-fourths grape juice to one-fourth water, or a small glass or four ounces four times a day. This taken before meals and before retiring. Unless this becomes to the body as heavy upon the system, it will be found to prove beneficial to eliminations, and prevent the use of or desire for starches or sweets; and will give the inclination for the body to keep a normal balance in weight. The Welch as we find is the preferable for this, when the fresh grapes are not available.
8. Ready for questions.
9. (Q) Is the Welch grape juice prepared without benzoate of soda?
   (A) Prepared without benzoate of soda. Pure grape juice.
10. (Q) Should starches and sweets be eliminated from the diet, or to what extent may they be eaten?
    (A) As indicated, if the grape juice is taken it supplies a sugar, the kind of sugar though that works with the system - that which is necessary, see? and then that prevents the system's desire for starches and sweets in excess. Not that these are not to be taken at all, for they supply, of course, the necessary heat units for the body in a great measure; but as these would be supplied through the taking of the grape juice, or the eating of the grapes (if they are taken AS the regular diet, and not just occasionally), there would only be the partaking of others as the appetite calls for same. When the appetite is controlled, it will govern the necessary forces in these directions.
    When white potatoes are taken, take them with the jackets and eat that close to the jacket AND the jacket preferably to the greater portion of the pulp. These are not to be excluded; neither would cheese or macaroni be excluded. But in the breads, of course the whole wheat, rye or the sour breads are preferable. Neither would there be the elimination entirely of candies, sweets, tarts, pies or the like; but those that carry chocolate should be taken very little. Those that are of the nature in which the greater portion of the sweet is supplied from the natural fruits are preferable; as would be candied fruits or the like - these are well.
    The leafy vegetables, of course, should be the main - though this should not exclude meats; but preferably not those that are fried - but roasts, these are very well - though these should be very well done. Fish and fowl and WILD GAME of every nature - all of these are well for the body.
    And keep the constructive mental attitude. Never resentments, for this naturally creates within the system those secretions that are hard upon any circulation, and especially where there is disturbance with the spleen, the pancreas and a portion of the liver activity.
11. We are through with the Reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 470-18 on 9/01/37.
2. 10/22/37 Wife's letter: "We are both feeling fine... [470] will not resume the clary water (since we finally obtained the Jerusalem artichokes) unless reading says so... Would it be possible to ask a question in his reading? You see, the fresh grapes are beginning to run out (as given in my reading 1100-17) and I would like to know what brand of grape juice is prepared without benzoate of soda. The bottles are not marked and of course they will not tell you."
3. 10/04/37 They referred Dr. [1449] for Physical Rdg.

REPORTS

1. 11/06/37 Wife's letter: "We want to thank you for [470]'s reading and are happy, indeed, over his improvement."
2. 12/21/37 EC's ltr.:
   Dear [470]:-
   "My oh my, was I surprised to have the keys to such a lovely Golf bag and clubs, they came in this morning, and to say I, as well as the boys were delighted, thanks a thousand times. Was certainly lovely of the Co. to give you a new set. And lovelier of you to send these on to me. Now if have any golf in me at all should be able to have it show up. Yes, what you need is a vacation so as to try the new clubs out, what I need is a bit of dry weather to try these out, they are fine and thanks again.
   "So you have been told the programme, well let us hear from you when you get to ..., so will be able to keep up with you. We are all pretty fair here, am feeling lot better myself, certainly was about all in during Christmas, but after got started back to work last Wed., have been feeling lots better. Miss Gladys went home this Christmas, the first time since she has been with us, think she deserved it, once in 15 years a very good record. The baby T. J. was not here for Christmas, so she said she had to go. She went to Selma. They carried baby to Cleveland, some of his mother's people. All home again, baby not very well, but up and about a bit, cold and the like.
   "Yes, we had a very quiet Christmas. Was not able to eat half as much as would have liked. But possibly was just as well off, but do like to eat.
   "We have had pretty cool weather for here, cloudy and damp, disagreeable but not so cold, but having the circulator fixed on the furnace makes it a lot better on the heating system. Glad you are both keeping pretty well, hope you can hold on to that, possibly you can get a few days in Fla. yet. Haven't decided yet whether we will try trip this spring or not.
   "Thanks again and again, for every thing, all send love and best wishes to you both.
   "Hoping for a happy and prosperous New Year."
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce
3. 12/29/37 Wife's letter: "Am enclosing keys to padlock on golf clubs. [470] is sending them by express. The [...] Company over in ... gave him a beautiful set for Christmas, so he thought that you and the boys might be able to use his old ones. He says that all he needs now is a vacation so he can go to Fla. and try out the new ones."
4. 2/12/38 See 470-20.

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