This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 11th day of October, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [540], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Helen Ellington and [540].

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1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions she submits, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [540].
3. Now as we find, there are great improvements in many directions from that as we have had here before.
4. There are still those conditions of which the body should be warned, and about which the body should be cautious or precautious; especially as related to the disturbance indicated at times through the kidneys. For in these there is the condition or tendency for weakness, about which the entity has been forewarned; but these have cleared in the present to almost a good or normal condition. However, the inclination or weakness still exists.
5. Then occasionally, whenever there is the inclination for a pain through the area, massage with the equal combination of Mutton Suet, Spirits of Turpentine and Spirits of Camphor; and the warm pack across same will assist in relieving the disturbance.
6. Afterward - that is, for that day, or for that evening - use a little of the Watermelon Seed Tea; this will help to purify. Or if desirable drink Coca-Cola - a little Coca-Cola; this will act almost in the same way and manner in purifying or clearing the ducts through the kidneys, and thus reduce the general forces and influences there.
7. As to the general conditions for the head, and the soft tissue of the face, nose and nasal passages - we find that it would be most beneficial for all of these for there to be used occasionally the same massage over these areas; back of the ears, around the nose and the lower part of the forehead, through the temples and the like. All of these will stimulate.
8. And use the Glyco-Thymoline as a spray, half and half. It would be preferable to use this with Distilled Water, but do not use it cold - nor too hot, but near body temperature. This sprayed occasionally into the throat and nasal passages will not only tend to assist in the digestive forces but will make for a better condition throughout the alimentary canal.
9. The stimulations from the manipulations we would have at least once in a while, or whenever there is the feeling through the ends of the fingers or the lower limbs and feet as if they are tingling, or the lack of the proper circulation through same. Then the whole general osteopathic manipulation would be most beneficial.
10. This is to create a normal balance by the stimulation of all the ganglia along the cerebrospinal system to coordinate with the functioning of the organs and the general activity of the body itself.
11. These then, of course, would give the special or specific stimulations to the lumbar axis, the 9th dorsal, the secondary cardiac plexus and the vagus center, and the head and neck.
12. All of these then would be coordinated in the GENERAL treatment. And these would keep the body in a better condition.
13. These would be given, as indicated, whenever there is the heaviness in the limbs, or the tingling in the fingertips from a slowed circulation, by disturbances through the body. Have a manipulation at such time, of the nature as just indicated. This should NOT be necessary now, unless other disturbances arise, oftener than about every ten days or two weeks.
14. As to the diets - these are very well if kept in a balance of at least eighty percent alkalin-producing to twenty percent of the acid-producing. This would then indicate not great quantities of sugars or of sweets, though honey may be taken. But beware of cakes or icing or great quantities of sugar or candy. Honey, especially with the honeycomb, may be taken as the sweets. Not a great quantity, ever, of course, of fried foods. Not great quantities ever of white bread, but rather use rye or whole wheat or the like - these are the more preferable.
15. Do these and we should make for the better influences and forces for this body.
16. Ready for questions.
17. (Q) Are my eyes affected? Do I need glasses?
    (A) Very soon we find that the general conditions would be such that the glasses may be fitted so as to be more beneficial, and would remove the strain as comes to the eyes. It would be very well, then, to be fitted with glasses.
18. (Q) Please give methods for reducing abdomen.
    (A) Roll on a barrel - this is the best!
19. (Q) Please give cause and treatment for heaviness in feet and limbs.
    (A) Just as indicated, this is an extension from the disturbance through the kidney area and the pressures upon the lumbar axis. Hence the stimulation to those areas when the osteopathic manipulations are made. This is a reflex condition.
20. (Q) Should massages still be given to the abdomen?
    (A) The massage of rolling - over something such as a barrel or the like - would be better than the general massage.
21. (Q) Is coffee harmful?
    (A) Without milk or cream it is not so harmful.
22. (Q) Please give some general rules that will help this body to keep in a healthier condition.
    (A) The conditions have arisen, as we have indicated in the first information for these bodies - or at the time of pregnancy, from the lack of precautions at the time of the delivery of the child - as to the kidneys.
    When these conditions are cleared up, the body should be in a very good condition to keep in a normal force, with general rules as to health.
    A general activity for a body in much of a normal condition is to keep the acidity and the alkalinity in a proper balance. The best manner to indicate this is to test the alkalinity or acidity of the body through the salivary glands or through the salivary gland membranes, or by taking the litmus paper in the mouth. This also may be indicated through the urine.
    Whenever there is disturbance with this, if it is in the glands themselves, then take citrocarbonate, - that is, if it is indicated in the salivary glands that there is an acidity, then take a small quantity of citrocarbonate. If the acidity is indicated through the kidneys, or from the urine itself, then drink a little of the carbonated waters, as would be indicated with Coca-Cola - but that which is BOTTLED is the better; OR use a little of the Watermelon Seed Tea. Either of these would tend to make for a balance.
    Then if the proper balance is kept in the diet as indicated - twenty percent acid-producing to eighty percent alkalin-producing - as the conditions are for this body, its age, its temperament and the like - we should keep near normal.
23. (Q) Is thyroid affected?
    (A) Only a stimulation to same as we find in the present.
    Do these as we find, and we will bring the better forces.
    And keep that attitude which has been a part of the entity's whole mental being, mien and manner. Know that the body creates, or will revive itself. Then keep that attitude of optimism and helpfulness to others, and it makes the environment of then the same for self. Worry more about somebody else than you do about yourself, and you'll be a lot better off!
24. We are through with this Reading. [See 540-11, Par. R1 for enclosed instructions.]

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BACKGROUND

1. 10/04/38 Request for another reading: "...I do want to get set aright spiritually, physically and financially and be able to serve and repay all of you for what you have done for me..."

REPORTS

1. Alkalin-Reacting Diet list and additional directions for Dr. Hudgins were enclosed with text of reading 540-11.
2. 12/02/38 Letter from [540]: "...Surely God is always with you in doing such a wonderful work..."
3. 1/18/39 Mrs. [540] had another physical reading. See 540-12.

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