This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 1st day of May, 1939, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [540], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. [540], [[1346] (son)], and Helen Ellington.

TEXT

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 has submitted, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [540]; this we have had before.
3. The acute conditions as we find are rather of the serious nature.
4. Thus we would give, it would be better that the body apply to a skin specialist that would make application - and PROBABLY operative forces, when the system has been cleansed sufficient for the removal of portions of the disturbed area.
5. We would not take local applications until such examinations, such applications are made by a skin specialist; then, cooperate with those applications as would be indicated there.
6. Ready for questions.
7. (Q) What specialist in Norfolk would you recommend?
   (A) This had best be, of course, chosen by the body. For, there will be likes and dislikes, and confidences in individuals. Choose this for self.
   There are those in Norfolk that are well.
8. (Q) Would Dr. Anderson be alright?
   (A) As indicated, if that is the choice of the entity. For unless there are confidences, and that hope and faith in the abilities, these would work against the abilities of the body to make corrective applications, as indicated.
9. (Q) What has caused the birthmark on back to be sore and run pus?
   (A) This is from irritation and infection.
10. (Q) Is there danger of a malignant condition from this?
    (A) Use these conditions as we have indicated, see? This should NOT necessarily become such. Do as indicated.
11. (Q) Is this the mark of a fish?
    (A) This is a portion of that which we have once indicated, as to what marks upon bodies have indicated in the experiences of individuals; and is rather - than what would be materially called fish - the individual's acceptance of that for which this stands.
12. (Q) Any other general advice for the body?
    (A) Do not become alarmed, but be consistent with those suggestions that have just been indicated.
13. (Q) What diet would be best?
    (A) Necessarily, of course, keep away from fats, or greases. But a general constitutional diet that keeps the eliminations well, and that carries a great deal of fresh raw vegetables, especially through these particular periods, will be well for the body.
14. (Q) Has this condition caused the weakness in the body?
    (A) It has caused the anxiety and the ANXIETY has caused the weakness. This is the strain upon the nerves, - the anxiety of the condition and the situations.
    Do not become alarmed, if there are the consistent applications of that suggested.
15. We are through with this Reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. 4/11/39 Phone request with questions re infected birthmark on back. See 540-14, Par. R1.

REPORTS

1. 4/11/39 Phone request Mrs. [540] re birthmark referred to in 540-3, Par. 29-A. "No hurry, but when get a chance, please ask about this birthmark on my back which has begun to run pus, and is sore. It's a patch that looks like animal skin, etc., which has never given me any trouble, until last summer it seemed to perspire very freely, and now it is very sore and running pus. I just want to take any precaution necessary to prevent serious trouble with it."
   1. What causes birthmark on back to be sore and run pus? 2. Is there danger of a malignant condition from this? What precautions should I take? 3. Is this the mark of a fish?
2. 5/25/39 Dr. Hudgins' report:
   OSTEOPATH'S REPORT TO ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, INC. Virginia Beach, Virginia
   Case No. 540-9--14
   Date of Reading 9/11--19 & 10/11/38, 1/18 & 2/24/39
   Note: As a research organization we are endeavoring to make a thorough study of psychic information in relation to human ailments. We will deeply appreciate your cooperation in securing a thorough report on this case.
   Name [540]
   (1) (a) Did the Reading presented to you describe the condition of the patient? (b) Explain any variation. (c) Give your technical diagnosis. (a) "Yes". (b) [No response] (c) "Coccyx, kidney, ovarian disease".
   (2) Were the suggestions for treatment in your opinion proper for this condition? "Yes".
   (3) For what period of time has the patient followed directions given in the reading under your care? "One year".
   (4) What results have your observed? "Greatly improved".
   (5) Comment. [No response]
   Date 5/25/39 Signed Dr. Hudgin D.O. (We will appreciate it if you will include a technical analysis of your findings.)
3. 7/21/39 See 540-15 re recuperative measures following incision.

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