This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 25th day of August, 1934, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [543], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [543]; in some respects not so good. There are still not only those effects of the reactions [Bad electrical burn about a month ago during an attack] that have come about through that which occurs or concurs with the reactions through the spasmodic reactions to the nervous systems, but these are gradually being adjusted.
2. As we find, we would give as the best that which has oft been indicated - the use of the Bitters or the Maypop, which would be the most efficient. This should be taken, as we find, a teaspoonful four times each day, upon retiring, just after the morning meal, before the noon meal and before the evening meal. We would take it in periods of four weeks, four times each day. After each four week period rest for three days; that is, leaving it off for three days, and then begin again and take for another four week period, you see; continuing this for at least six to eight months. In the nine months period we would find that changes would have come about, or would be brought about.
3. In taking the Luminal, naturally this will at times work a hardship; that is, the reaction, as the body attempts to adjust itself, makes for the more severe reaction in the contraction, in the falling, in those activities through the system, but with the use of the Maypop - after one or two severe attacks that will come at a period of three to five weeks apart - then this should gradually decrease, IF the properties of the passion flower are kept as an element building in the system; for these properties will work with the glands of the body in PREVENTING THESE CONDITIONS. Hence after the third or fourth month we may gradually DECREASE the quantity of the Luminal; not wholly, but gradually decrease same.
4. Keep the eliminations properly. Take as much Olive Oil as may be well assimilated by the body; not in large quantities at a time, but a half teaspoonful three, four, five times a day is much better than two teaspoonsful once or twice a day. So, this we would take regularly.
5. And we would take the high colonics, that the cold sensations in those periods of the activities of the organs and in caecum area will be kept with a normal flow of blood. Take these whenever it is found that there is a tendency for a thickening of the mucor in the mouth, or bad taste, or a tendency for the lack of proper eliminations.
6. Keep the diets in a way that too much sugars and starches are not taken, yet just sufficient at times that the body- building materials are in excess. The greater part of the sweets should be, when taken, the honey and honeycomb; even used instead of sugar when sweets are required on any of the food values. Beware of apples unless roasted, as well as bananas unless cooked. Fresh fruits are very well. Watermelon and cantaloupe and melons are not TOO severe, provided they are taken in moderation.
7. Have regular rest periods during the day. Also have regular activities, when the body does specific things. Not as rote, but as much of exercise in the open and in the air as possible. Not too much direct rays of the sun, but in the air and the shady rays of the sun is the more helpful to the body.
8. Ready for questions.
9. Do this, and we will find the better conditions for this body.
10. Keep the correct mental attitude. Know that even with the trials, the temptations, all the troubles that disturb the body, there is a reason. Do not condemn self nor others for that in which the body-mind and body-physical has found itself; for these are as the mysteries in nature, but are necessary that the soul be not separated from its Maker.
11. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 543-19 on 5/03/34 for epilepsy, and subsequent Reports.

REPORTS

1. 8/28/34 Letter: "The reading [543-20 of 8/25/34] came yesterday. Many thanks for it. I was disappointed, however, that no questions were asked... Thank you for the interest you have taken in me, especially since I've had the dreadful burn. It is coming along fine now, I believe."
2. 8/29/34 or 8/30/34 A.M. (?) P.S. from [543]'s mother: "I wish to know what [543] shall take when she is bilious; having to stay quiet on account of the intense burn on her leg, her liver has become clogged, consequently improper eliminations."
3. 8/30/34 P.M. See 543-21 which EC volunteered following a Ck. Life Rdg. 338-3, after GC had given EC the waking suggestion, in which he answered the mother's question about the liver medicine, although the letter was not rec'd by EC until the following morning, 8/31/34.

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