This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 6th day of February, 1931, in accordance with request made by self - Miss [543], through her father, Mr. [1212].

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Annie Cayce and Bertha Levy.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [543]. In some respects we find conditions much as we have outlined heretofore. In some the conditions are bettered; in others not so well. Much of these, as we find, come from improper diet and improper eliminations, as well as lack of local treatments to keep down irritation that has arisen at times.
2. In the general considering of the conditions of the body in the present, for the better conditions, we will find that the use of the Mayblossom Bitters - taken properly - will be much more beneficial than those of the more active sedative natures; for the herbs in Mayblossom Bitters act with the system - especially the nitre or saltpeter that is given in small quantities to retard those reactions for the contraction of muscular forces in system - better than the Luminal or any of the bromides. These, then, may be reduced somewhat in the quantity, but taken oftener - so that three to four, even five teaspoonsful, may be taken during twenty-four hours - see? but if these are taken, and there is congestion through digestive system - through improper diet - they will only irritate, rather than aid.
3. The diet should be during this period, or under the present situations:
4. Mornings - citrous fruits; nothing else - unless Graham or brown bread with Ovaltine or a cereal drink, NOT milk!
5. Noon - preferably green vegetables, with mayonnaise or dressings that are palatable to the body. There may also be taken at this period broths, or such, and HARD breads - see? that make an activity especially in the glands which secrete for digestion.
6. Evenings - there may be taken fish, cooked vegetables, or such. Beware of fruits that are ACID PRODUCING in the system! Well that small quantities of soda be taken occasionally, preferably the plain bicarbonate of soda. This may be taken in the evenings. Beware of bananas, apples, and such fruits. No NUTS of any character! The OILS of same are not well.
7. The blood supply in body would not warrant the operation in the present condition, though - if this may be changed, then the reproductive gland operation would prove helpful and beneficial to the body. Ready for questions.
8. (Q) Would bodily exercise help?
   (A) In the open, is well for the body.
9. (Q) Would eating beef occasionally be detrimental to body?
   (A) If well prepared, and not too MUCH taken, it may be taken in moderation - well cooked.
10. (Q) How often could cocoanut [coconut] be eaten?
    (A) Not at ALL! No nuts, or bananas, or apples. Other fruits - such as the citrous fruits, grapes, pears, peaches (whether canned or otherwise, but if canned be sure they are NOT canned with benzoate of soda).
11. That is all the questions regarding this body.
12. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 543-6 on 12/01/30 for epilepsy, and subsequent Reports.

REPORTS

1. 2/10/31 Mother's letter:
   My dear Mr. Cayce:
   "[543] received your reading. We see that for breakfast [543] is to get citrous fruits nothing else - unless graham or brown bread with ovaltine or a cereal drink, NOT milk. Can she eat oatmeal, or a cereal, soft egg and breakfast bacon? With the diet you prescribed - I fear she does not get enough nourishment, and the little she would eat, would not stay her until her mid-day meal; certainly could not take any exercise - You also say, no bananas or apples. Did you intend to debar her from COOKED APPLES, or cooked fruit? She has been eating apple sauce and baked apples, which helps with her constipation.
   "As to the operation, our physician, a splendid surgeon, advocates an operation to remove the tubes only. Lately that operation has been tried at Stanton and has relieved many; their minds being restored.
   "[543] seems strong enough for an operation, and if you think it will be beneficial?
   "I do want her well more than anything in life, and have worked hard for her health. Please advise me early, particularly about the diet.
   "The bottles of medicine were received in good condition, but some way in putting them away, one leaked out. But we shall write for more later. With best regards for you and your interest in our darling child and with deep regret that the board has come to no decision for opening - I am" Cordially Yours, Mrs. [...]
2. 2/18/31 EC's letter to Miss [543]'s mother:
   "I have yours of the 10th, and I think you have a little misinterpreted Miss [543]'s diet. As I understand, the citrous fruits when taken should not be mixed with other things; that is, do not eat the fruit and cereal at the same meal - but as for changing it to cereals, to stewed fruit, or cooked apples even, why that is perfectly alright. The raw apples and bananas, and cocoanut, are the things taboo. In all the readings I have ever seen, the diet hasn't been anything other than a plain common sense outline. The idea is, as I have understood it from the readings, citrous fruits WITH gruels or anything of the kind tend to make for acid. That's why it is not to be taken at the same time, but - to be sure - just to eat the fruit and nothing else might make it rather hard on her. This should be changed from day to day.
   "Regarding the operation, it seems there is the necessity for this unless the condition can be reduced by other measures. At one time the condition was very much improved; then, on account of something coming up, it changed. If we are to believe the information, there has to be a condition counteracted, or the last state WITH the operation might be worse than the first. I feel that if this Bitters - the last preparation - is followed very closely, you will get with Miss [543] the same results we have gotten with several others recently. It has proven the very best thing we have ever had for anything of the kind.
   "There is to be a meeting of the official board of the hospital the latter part of the month. Possibly sometime in the near future we will be able to take care of Miss [543] again. I certainly hope so. I assure you of my desire to cooperate, and to be of help if possible. I hope that you all will let us hear from you. Know that we all came to love Miss [543] as if she were one of our own family. We all feel we would like to do something.
   "With kindest personal regards to you all, I am..." Sincerely, EC
3. 2/21/31 Father [1212]'s letter:
   "My Dear Mr. Cayce: Your letter to my wife was highly appreciated and we thank you for outlining Miss [543]'s diet.
   "[543] has been feeling quite well for past few days, a slight cold otherwise she is I think better than usual.
   "She is needing more 'May Blossom Bitters', please have three bottles sent at once, you sent three before but one was broken, so she has almost used up what you sent."
4. 3/19/31 See 543-8.

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