This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 105th Street & Ocean, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of August, 1931, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [484], through Mr. [481].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Mildred Davis, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Miss [421] and L. B. Cayce.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, Mrs. [484]. Now, we find there are disturbing forces in the physical functioning of the body. These, as we find, are from specific disorders as disturb the eliminations of the body, this in turn - from refuses and poisons - having definite effects upon the physical body, and in considering that that may be helpful TO the body, not only the effects must be considered but also the causes that PRODUCE the condition. The conditions are such that with the removal of causes alone we would still have disorders that would require a long time for adjusting the body, still leaving at least partially an incapacitating body. Were only the effects considered, and that aided in being removed, the CAUSES would SOON be again active as to produce a recurrent disorder in the same or other portions of the body.
2. Then, in the applications, it will require not only a persistence on the part of the body and those administering or applying the conditions for improvements or corrections, but the consistency and persistency alike.
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, Mrs. [484] we are speaking of:
4. THE BLOOD SUPPLY, shows the effect of the accumulations in the system that tend to make for too much silicon and lime in the body. Hence those tendencies of the muscular and sinews, and the moving joints in the extremities, to become first somewhat inflamed, painful, then a gradual contraction of the muscular and sinew forces and a hardening or stiffening of the joints, or a drying of the serum between the centers, or muscular and joints, in those as in hand, will be in forearm, again in the lower extremities. These are effects now, NOT causes. A lack in the blood supply of red blood sufficiently nourishing, and with the continuing of the condition this GRADUALLY increases in the amount of those hardening effects that are being produced now, especially in the extremities.
5. IN THE NERVE SYSTEM, we find these show for inflammation, particularly in the sympathetic ends, as from the solar plexus and the brachial and lumbar plexus. This a reflex condition, produced by the tautening, or tightening up of the ends in the capillary circulation in extremities, produced again as an effect - not a cause.
6. IN THE PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANS THEMSELVES, we find there has been a pressure - or a hardening condition - about the lacteal forces, or centers, where we have had an infectious force that has gradually acquired, or builded, that which produces in the assimilating forces of the body that of the fluids within the blood supply as being carried to the extremities themselves, forming this character of the condition as existing in the body. First as a neurotic condition, then that of the neuritis - the pinching of, or binding of, those nerves from the central nervous system through the flexes of the solar plexus center to the various portions, affecting then - and CARRYING then - that element as produces in the centers in the extremities the lack of the circulation, or the producing of that SALTS, or salt in the system, from the effects as created by a disturbed digestion, producing infection then, causing conditions both of the nature that is seen in arthritic or arthritis, and inflammation of the muscular and sinew of the extremities themselves. Hence we have cause and effects, reflexes and flexes conditions in this body.
7. In meeting, then, the needs of the conditions as have been given, this will require a great deal of patience, persistence, consistency both mentally and physically. Prayer, that aids in creating in the very elements of the body itself, will aid materially in the condition. FAITH, as founded on hope - and the hope in the Healer of all.
8. Apply that PHYSICALLY that becomes a solvent to the conditions existent, or that of the effects - which, as we find, will be found by that of giving at least PERIODS - of two to three weeks at a time, EVERY day - of the hot Epsom Salts baths, PREFERABLY - as we find - would be to put the body, immerse the body to the head - of course - that the breath may be held or had properly, allowing same to remain in this, just as hot as the body can well bear, see? or have it tepid and add the hot water, saturated solution, almost - at least to twenty to thirty gallons of water (which may be required for the tub) we would add ten to fifteen pounds of the Epsom Salts. After the body has remained in the bath, each day, for ten to twenty minutes, see - then MASSAGE, with the body still in the water, those of the muscular plexus in the brachial, in the lumbar, in the solar plexus, MASSAGING all the way to the finger tips, from the limbs - torso of the body - to the toes, see?
9. Then we would take internally those properties prepared in this manner:
10. To 15 ounces of distilled water add 15 GRAINS Chloride of Gold. Keep this in a GLASS corked container. Then prepare (that is, that's the proportion - may make the 5 ounces, if so desired, but then be 5 grains of the Gold, see? but the same proportion) - then take 10 ounces of distilled water, to this add 20 grains - or this same proportion - of BROMIDE of Soda, see? Twice each day take, in a half glass of water, 3 minims of the Gold solution and 5 minims of the Soda solution, added in this draught of water. This, we would say, would be taken as this: At nine in the morning and three in the evening [afternoon] - see? Every second day increase the amount 1 minim of the Gold, 2 minims of the Soda solution, until 10 minims are being taken, see? Then we would leave off same for two to five days, then begin with the 3 minims and the same procedure through.
11. In the matter of the diet, keep those things that are BLOOD building, as in this: Tripe, liver, codliver oil, olive oil - these should be taken with most of the foods. Not sweets, nor vinegars or of the acids that make for same. Let the SYSTEM create that as for the body. Beware of too much meats of any kind, save as those given. Pig knuckle, or those that carry that that makes FOR the characterization of that glucose in the blood, that may aid in aiding and abetting, with that solvent force created by the use of the salts, rubs, and massage, and that will work WITH the GLANDS of the system, as will aid - or be aided by the Soda and Gold in its assimilation in system.
12. Keep the intestinal tract open. If necessary use enemas, but whenever this is done be sure that an OIL is used, at least AFTER the evacuation is complete. In about that proportion of one-half pint, either in the water or just injected alone with the syringe.
13. In the matter of the eliminations, be well that the diet as may be taken - Now, in adding those of the drinks, Coca Cola may be taken occasionally; no coffee, no tea.
14. Ovaltine or any of the CEREAL drinks, these may be taken - but be sure there is the evacuation of the bowel at least once each day. We want to increase the flesh, increase the weight, as is gradually being diminished by the eating up or the absorption of those fluids as make for gluten, or as make for that element that is as of the EMUNCTORY and LYMPH circulation. Ready for questions.
15. (Q) What kind of oil should be used in the enema?
    (A) Russian White Oil.
16. (Q) Should the Ovaltine be taken with the meals?
    (A) If so desired. Better that it NOT be taken with meals. Ovaltine is ALWAYS better taken as an intermediate, or halfway stage, than at meals.
17. We are through for the present.

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REPORTS

1. 10/11/31 Mrs. [484]'s letter dictated to daughter: "I am just wondering if it's time for my ck. rdg. I haven't heard from you in regard to it, and I understood you would give one in about 6 wks. I would appreciate a diet list, too.
   "I am thrilled over my condition at present. However, it may not last, but let's hope so. I really do believe I'm better, all except my feet. Please advise me if arthritis is the only cause for this. Why do I suffer with them most all the time? Also could you tell me something to do to get some relief. I have tried to carry out your instructions carefully, except the diet which I am doubtful of.
   "I hope to hear from you real soon, as I'm very anxious to know if you see any real improvement. Thank you for all you have done for me." [GD's note: She addressed him "Brother Cayce," saying "I know of no other way quite so appropriate".]
2. 10/19/31 EC's ltr.: "I feel just that close to everyone I try to help. We are all brothers and sisters anyway. Now, because you are feeling a lot better, let's not get the attitude of the good lady who was praying for the mountain to be removed, and every morning (though she prayed very fervently at night) she would say, 'I knew it would still be there!' Don't feel like your condition is going to return, for you are doing the things to eradicate the causes. Of course you may do the things that would make it return, for your system once having responded in that direction, unless you have builded the proper barrier - it will be inclined in that way, until that barrier is builded; but let's hope this is being relieved and the cause taken away. I'm sure the rdg. will answer the questions respecting the feet, and those suggested in your letter."
3. 10/20/31 See 484-2.

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