This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of David E. Kahn, 20 Woods Lane, Scarsdale, N.Y., this 10th day of November, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - through her mother, Mrs. [601], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [601].

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [480]; this we have had before.
2. As we find, conditions are on the improve in EVERY way and manner with this body. While there are changes coming about, and while there are at times those tendencies for a reversal to disturbances in the superficial circulation, ALL of the glandular system that has been the discordant factor in the physical reactions is becoming more and more coordinant.
3. Hence as we would find, while changes become necessary at times when the varied reactions occur, if there is maintained or kept those applications that have been indicated for the varied reactions in the body, we should find a continued improvement and an eradication of all those disturbing influences, and the PERFECT coordination being gradually produced throughout the whole body.
4. Ready for questions.
5. (Q) Is there a pregnancy?
   (A) As we find, this is the beginning of those changes; and these naturally add to some disturbance, but - ESPECIALLY with the manipulative forces carried on - this condition should be carried on, and we would find that this will not only aid in producing a better reaction but in the mental outlook, in the activities of the body, should bring about better conditions for the body. [GD's note: This was a true prediction. Following this pregnancy, Mrs. [480] was completely relieved of the migraine headaches and constant mental haziness with which she had suffered for a period of over three years.]
6. (Q) What is cause of the spotting?
   (A) This as has just been indicated; there are disturbances with these changes that are coming about, with the equalizing of the superficial and the deeper circulation. And as has been indicated in the past from the tendencies of portions of the eliminating system to carry to portions of the body refuse forces that should be eliminated through other channels, these are natural conditions that arise under the circumstance.
   But the manipulations should be in accord with setting up drainages throughout the system, producing the coordination of the superficial and the deeper circulation as related to the activities of the kidneys, the liver and the alimentary canal and the respiratory system. These are the effects then (the spots) of the activity being nominally and normally produced from the adrenals, or from kidney spots. Hence as may be said, the better reaction is the manipulative forces to produce these reactions as indicated.
7. (Q) How often should these be given?
   (A) As we find at least once a week and oftener if there are periods when the nervous system responds to this and it produces a tendency for the system to react to conditions from without, or the body becomes jittery or nervous from any disturbances - then the oftener.
8. (Q) What specific type of manipulations?
   (A) As indicated, those that set up drainages. Now, as seen and indicated in a physical body, there are those connections between the vegetative or sympathetic nerve system and the cerebrospinal nerve system. Now the cerebrospinal in the ordinary sense or term is the deeper circulation; or the impulses that care for the activities of the heart, the liver, the lungs, the kidneys in their deeper circulation. Now, in the upper cervical we have those centers between the 3rd and 5th cervical where the sympathetic or vegetative nerve system coordinate with drainages from the superficial activity or to the outer portion of the body itself. Also we have those in the 9th dorsal center, which through the solar plexus area makes for those particular activities as related to the conditions that develop from the foetus force in the system, or the pregnancy. And the 4th lumbar, as coordinant with the 9th dorsal, where there is made for the gradual relaxation or drainages set so that the kidneys, the lower portion of the digestive system and all are made to coordinate. So these particular centers are to receive the particular applications in these directions. Thus we not only aid in assisting the glandular system to become better coordinant, but for the bodily functions to be in such a way and manner that there is less and less of the disturbing forces of this incoordination, but the developments of all influences in the body become the better regulated.
9. (Q) What should be done for the nausea?
   (A) This under these particular conditions becomes very aggravating at times to the body, especially of early morning if there has been any mental reaction that upsets or disturbs the body. As does some irritation that may arise from physical conditions from the outside or those reactions to the activities in the assimilating system.
   Do not use those properties as indicated that may ordinarily be used, [for nausea, seasickness, etc., as in 480-22, Par. 10-A] but ELIMINATE the Iodide of Potassium to almost nil - just sufficient for a reaction. This should be made and used then in this way and manner - it should be made at least once each week, fresh; not to be used after a week's time, for this body particularly!

   Limewater.............................1 ounce,
Cinnamon Water .......................1 ounce,
10% solution Bromide of Potassium....10 minims,
10% solution Iodide of Potassium......1 minim.

   This may be taken of morning or when nausea occurs. Do not take too close together. But it will be found to be most efficacious in pregnancy nausea.
   This also adds to a way and manner in which lime may be taken, that is so necessary for the development of the body itself (and this should be, you see, a male). [7/6/1937 Baby son was born dead.] And it should bring for the activities of the body and the whole influences of the body the better reaction.
   As to the diet of the body: In the early morning there should not be a great quantity of foods, to be sure, but those of the cereals that carry a great deal of the whole wheat, or barley and wheat combined. These are MOST helpful, for they carry, to be sure, a quantity of iron. But with these properties being taken of the LIME, WITH these, will assist in eliminating much of those disturbances of the excess of irons as produce blemishes or spots over various portions of the body. But do not be in such a way and manner as to try to get rid of these. For these should be rather the indications of how the body is balancing itself.
   In the noons we would have rather the raw vegetables as much as possible, with - of course - vegetable soups or with a little meat. But whatever the body DESIRES! And we will find one day it'll want one thing and the next another, and it'll be as strange as may be! But not over-quantities of this. But these become as necessary influences. For remember, the body is awakened to the needs of what is in reality CREATION taking place in the physical reactions! And these should not be denied; though at times they may be "put to" to find the things just as needed. And oft when they are obtained it isn't just what it wants! But the fruits, the small fruits - for soon there will be the desire for strawberries when there aren't any! There will be the desire for cherries when there aren't any! There'll be the desire for this, that or the other; but supply these. Not with synthetic applications or productions, but as near to the PROPER foods in those directions as possible.
   Meats - adhere closer to lamb, fowl, fish, goose, duck and the like. Wild game especially, if there are the possibilities of these - these will supply elements that are NOT obtained from those where there are too great precautions taken in their foods. For nature is the greater physician than all the LEARNED! For as there is given into the keeping of each body the ability to bring forth that channel through which a soul may manifest, there is given into the keeping of the mental forces that which makes for the demands that may BRING these into that way and manner in which the greater channel may come. For ever is there being sought those channels through which the spirit of truth and life may be brought to a waiting, a seeking, a sin-ridden world; for those expressions where the greater blessings may be given to man in every estate.
   Then as has been indicated, add those that are so helpful; and those combinations in the food values follow rather in those lines. Not too much, to be sure, of the citrus fruit juices of mornings for a body in these developing or changing periods, but these may be taken during the day if desired after food has been taken, for it tends to then supply those elements for the body itself as well as for the body-building that becomes more and more of a constructive and building force.
10. (Q) Should Ventriculin be continued?
    (A) Not with the iron but without the iron, occasionally. This if taken once or twice or three times a MONTH should be sufficient. But this produces and will bring into the activities of the blood stream that which will supply not only for the body itself but for the developing forces, a greater ability for resistance to other disturbing forces.
11. (Q) Should she stay in bed continuously, or can she have any exercise?
    (A) It is better to have exercise whenever the body feels the abilities to, or the inclinations. Not an overtaxation, but there should be exercise of the body; not depending upon the movements of the body in the manipulations to supply it all.
12. (Q) Any spiritual advice?
    (A) As has been indicated. Let the body know, let the body comprehend, that it is being chosen as a channel for the expression of DIVINITY into materiality! Not as that which would overburden the mental forces as a responsibility, but rather should it be ever:
    THY HANDMAID, O LORD! USE THOU ME! LET MY MEDITATIONS, LET MY ACTIVITIES BE THAT THERE MAY BE MANIFESTED THROUGH THIS CHANNEL THAT THOU WOULDST HAVE IN THIS EXPERIENCE.
13. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Mrs. [601]
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 480-27 on 8/27/36 and subsequent Reports.
2. 11/10/36 Mother [601] was present to ask questions about a possible pregnancy.

REPORTS

1. 11/18/36 Mother [601]'s ltr.: "When I arrived in N.Y. last Fri. and called [480] in the eve., she sounded so weak & low I decided to leave for home Sat. 9:10 a.m. by plane and arrived here about 1 p.m. Evidently the druggist did not fill the nausea medicine properly (he did not use a 10% solution of the Bromide Potassium) as we ordered the fresh bottle which was more diluted (watery in color, while the first was quite yellow) and since taking the 2nd she is feeling much better & able to eat. She has lost over 5 lbs. and has been very weak, but since yesterday has perked up a bit and feels more ambitious to be about. Dr. Thompson is following the instructions and is very much interested in the explanations in [480]'s rdg. as they are much more enlightening than his textbooks. [480] was at the airport to meet me, rather wan & thin, but being in the air made her feel better... Please arrange an appt. for a Ck. Physical for [480] for the 1st wk. in Dec... We are in a quandry as to whom to select as a Dr. to take care of [480] when the time approaches, & will submit several names in the next rdg. Dr. John R. Thompson, D.O., is watching her carefully now but we must prepare for later on, as it will be a task to have one who will cooperate with the rdgs."
2. 11/21/36 See 480-29. See subsequent Ck. Physical Rdgs.
3. 3/03/37 Mother [601]'s ltr.: "[480] has been feeling quite well, beginning to feel the weight of her 'Jim' and tires easily. 'HE' is quite active and Dr. I. L. O'Connor (D.O.) thinks it will be a 'She.'"
4. 3/05/37 EC's ltr.: "The Dr. may be right, who can tell, but haven't see it [the rdg.] fail many times - once, I believe, out of about a hundred or more. Just had such an occasion on the 2nd - one of the members in Norfolk - had her [Mrs. [540]'s] rdg. about 3 months ago, I believe it was, and said a boy - and when it was born was 9-1/2 lb. boy. Had his Life Rdg. [1346-1] to name him for them - that is some responsibility, isn't it?"
5. 2/02/37 GD had written Mrs. [601] about Mrs. [540]: "She said if it was a girl she was going to call it Gertrude Gladys for Mrs. Cayce and me, and if it was a boy she was going to name it Edgar Cayce. However, I really believe she has decided to get a Life Rdg when it is a day old or so and name it properly - as [299], [314] and [1208] were. Mrs. Cayce said she was almost sorry it wasn't a girl [according to the rdg.], as she never has had a namesake - and always wanted a little girl too. But I always wanted a boy, no matter who's having it. A young girl [578] in our new Group #6 is just starting to have a baby [1958] - not as far along even as [480]. New births take on so much more importance since we have come to realize how a soul is attracted to an environment. For so long we haven't had any babies in the whole connection of the Work, and now we're having several coming along at once. It certainly makes life interesting and worth while."
6. 5/26/37 GD's ltr. to Mrs. [601]: "Although we are sorry we can't have the [619]'s and [633]'s with us at the Congress, we wouldn't change things one bit if we could - because you'll be having a Congress of your own, and a much greater one, more far-reaching for the future welfare of not only our own group but the entire world. For I truly believe, with such an environment, such loving expectation and care, you are going to attract a world leader, either physically, mentally or spiritually, or all three. I can hardly wait to see his Life Reading. We are so thrilled that [480] is going to let the Life Reading name him. I had been hoping she would, but since he has been called 'Jim' from the beginning, I thought she would name him that regardless - but even if the name is otherwise she can always use that for his nickname. I had thought of James [619] [633], but I've guessed at all the others and guessed wrong. It certainly is thrilling to start the Life Reading and wait breathlessly to see WHO a soul is, and what its name shall be in this life. His will be the fifth. According to numerology (which is only a sign, according to the Readings), five is a change [Baby born dead 7/06/37] - so I know he's going to mean something - this little 'Jim.' It would be exciting to have the wire or phone message come through from you during the Congress - that would be a few days earlier than you've planned. I know [480] is going to get along fine and be nearer normal physically when it is over than she has been in a long time. [True - see 480-27 Reports.] Just recently we had a physical Reading on a lady who expects her baby in August, and it recommended osteopathy - said Osteopathic care was best for all confinement cases [1373-1] Dr. Crews - our lady osteopath here, you remember - says there's nothing like osteopathy for an easy delivery. Well, here's hoping! It doesn't seem like it has been almost the full time, does it? I suppose in some ways the time seems endless to [480], but I know that in others she loves every minute of it. Please let us hear often." [See her subsequent Ck. Physical rdgs.]

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