This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 13th day of August, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - through his mother, through Study Group #3 of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here.
2. Conditions change from day to day almost with this body. Some days the body feels much improved, others there is such a nagging, such a gnawing as it were in the abdominal area that it becomes very distressing and very discouraging to the body.
3. Use oil rubs over the abdomen.
4. Keep up the ultra violet ray.
5. When necessary use the colon irrigations.
6. And stimulate the body through a thorough massage along the spine. This may be done at home if there is just a thorough massage either side of the spine.
7. Be mindful in the diets that no fried foods are taken, ANY kind! The stewed, broiled - or as the vegetables, these are the better.
8. Do that.
9. Ready for questions.
10. (Q) Will riding 400 yards each day to take violet ray treatments hurt him?
    (A) No. If there is the care taken in the moving about and going to and fro.
11. (Q) What makes him sick on his stomach after he eats?
    (A) This is usually from waiting too long, or the dilation by the improper foods. Before food is taken, drink half a glass of not insipid but HOT water - and it'll be better.
12. (Q) Should he take a purgative? If so, what kind?
    (A) Milk of Magnesia is the better eliminate. Use enemas also to dilate the colon.
13. (Q) Please advise what to do for regular eliminations?
    (A) Do as has just been indicated. Use enemas and Milk of Magnesia.
14. (Q) Is he using the right kind of oils?
    (A) These are very good if they will be applied a little longer or so that they will be absorbed more by the body.
15. (Q) Please advise something to gain strength.
    (A) Do these things as has been indicated, and use the bodily exercise, keep in the open as much as possible, but do not strain self until the strength has come back. Best to be out of doors though not too much in the sun.
16. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 533-12 on 7/06/36.
2. 4/07/36 Mother [1409]'s letter: "[533] is with me at ... [the farm] and says he is feeling worse and is thinner and weaker all the time. He says his stomach is on fire and he wants you to please give him another ck. rdg. at your convenience. Will riding 400 yards each day to take the violet ray treatments hurt him, as I have no current in my home? What makes him sick at his stomach after he eats? Should he take a purgative, if so what kind? Please advise what to do for regular eliminations. Is he using the right kind of oils? Please advise something to gain strength. I am sorry I haven't been able to pay you any money, as we have had a very bad misfortune. The hailstorm destroyed everything we had except the peanuts, and they won't be harvested until Nov. If there are any we will try to pay you." [See 533-13, Par. R2.]

REPORTS

1. 5/12/37 See 533-14.
2. 9/03/40 GD's note: He contributed to the A.R.E. vault and library fund.
3. In 1941 Esther Wynne, knowing that Mr. [533] was well now and on his feet financially, borrowed the necessary money from him to start publishing book one of A SEARCH FOR GOD.

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