This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of January, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [578], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [578] and Mrs. [413].

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the book here, [578]; this we have had before.
2. As we find, there are some improvements in the general physical forces of the body. While there is still that improper position in the organs through the pelvis, and these still produce at periods distresses, as we find, if there are the applications in the persistent manner as indicated - in making for the corrections and in the use, under stress, of the conditions that have been indicated - these would gradually be overcome.
3. Or these may through operative forces be made for corrections, of course, in a more unusual manner; but these would be the harder upon the system and upon conditions arising from the general bodily functionings later.
4. We would follow, then, those suggestions that have been indicated.
5. Ready for questions.
6. (Q) Just how should the uterus be straightened?
   (A) As indicated, through the manipulative forces that make for corrections in the flow and through the impulse of the nerve forces and blood supply. In the lumbar, in the coccyx, and through the lower dorsal area; this may be done through those corrective measures and adjustments that may be made there.
7. (Q) Were the correct amount of osteopathic treatments given, and were they given correctly?
   (A) So far as the MANNER is concerned, these were partially begun - but not wholly carried through. For under the existent conditions, as will be found, it will be necessary to take sufficient for not only the breaking up of the tendencies for the twisting but for the correcting of the position; for it is pulled in the improper direction (as it is turned upward). We find that these should be given for periods and then rest periods, and then again.
8. (Q) How long should these periods be?
   (A) About two and a half to three weeks, and then a rest period of a week to ten days to two weeks, and then begin again. Of course, these would NOT be given - save for relaxation - during the regular menstrual periods.
9. (Q) Is it natural for me to menstruate every 28 days, or every 30 to 32 days?
   (A) Twenty-eight days SHOULD be the natural. In the POSITIONS that are occupied, and the stress and strain, these at times are extended to greater periods.
10. (Q) If I get a treatment on the 28th day, would that cause me to menstruate?
    (A) This will, as soon as there is a greater or better position; not in the beginning or in the immediate. But after there has been a sufficient relaxation of those tautnesses in those centers, in the abdomen and, of course, those centers along the cerebrospinal system.
11. (Q) What causes me to grit my teeth while sleeping, and what can I do to stop it?
    (A) This is from the general contraction that exists through the system at the attempt for perfect relaxation. And with the more and more relaxing of the body, this will gradually be overcome. A small piece of gum kept in the mouth would prevent same so much.
12. (Q) What is the cause of the wearing away of the front tooth and the crumbling of the jaw tooth? What can be done to save these teeth?
    (A) Drink more of lime and orange juice, and make correction locally of those conditions existent there. Lack of proper amount of Calcidin [calcium?] in the system. [See Par. 23-A below.]
13. (Q) Is smoking harmful to me?
    (A) In moderation, not harmful.
14. (Q) Why is there pain at times of sexual intercourse?
    (A) The position of the uterus is disturbed and makes for this condition to become acute.
15. (Q) Should this relation cease for a length of time? If so, how long?
    (A) This depends upon the general physical conditions of the body, and the more there is the relaxing of the body so that there is the more proper position taken of the organs of the pelvis, more and more will this be less irritating to the body. And there are others to be considered rather than self alone!
16. (Q) What can I do to obtain an appetite and to gain weight?
    (A) Create a better balance in the taxations throughout the system. And make for a nearer cooperative activity of the gastric flows through the system. These will make for the proper balance in the weight and in the assimilations and in the general health of the body.
    In making for those corrections along the spine, in the lumbar and the coccyx area, and as well as in the abdomen, do not neglect the feet and lower limbs also; for the stress there makes for a disturbance in the activities. The relief of the nerve pressure and of the nerve tension will make for better health, or a normal balance.
17. (Q) How much rest is necessary for my body? and what schedule would be best?
    (A) The couplet as ordinarily given is very good to follow; i.e., after the morning meal or breakfast to work a while, after lunch to rest a while, after the evening meal to walk a mile.
    The general rest should be at least seven and a half to eight hours of sleep.
18. (Q) Should any treatments given in the first reading [578-1] be carried out now?
    (A) Those only that are indicated that lap or overlap one with another. For, as given, the corrections and the use of those properties that will enable the body to prevent those periods of distress through the natural menstrual period, these should be kept.
19. (Q) What is the cause of the discharge?
    (A) This is a tendency from the lesion, as in the position of the uterus itself.
20. (Q) Will douches help this? If so, what solution should be used?
    (A) The Atomidine solution is better, in a ratio of a teaspoonful of the Atomidine to a quart of water. Do not use the spiral douche; rather the Fountain douche is the better.
21. (Q) Regarding conception, please explain what is meant by "When the body physically is in attune or accord with that, when it feels PHYSICALLY fit for those influences that may appear to the body." [578-3, Par. 10-A]
    (A) When the body-physical forces are in accord with physical, mental and bodily functionings, then there are the natural associations mentally of creative forces that are associated with the activities which bring about conception. Thus the first proper relationships are made for a physical manifestation through which a soul may manifest that would be in accord with those purposes, those aims, those desires of the body itself. And those procreative activities are then a portion of the whole.
22. (Q) If I follow the treatments suggested, how soon should this be?
    (A) In six to nine months.
23. (Q) Please give in full a blood building diet for my body.
    (A) Those as indicated that have a quantity or an excess of the calcium, and those that will make for a balance in the iodines with the potassiums of the system itself.
    Or in the use of Atomidine, or - more preferably - occasionally Calcidin added as the medicant or medicinal properties that make for addition of elements to the system. Not taken haphazardly, yet not in such a manner that they become routine. But those manners in which they are adding to the system the necessary elements and influences for corrective measures throughout the body itself.
    Quantities, then, of the orange, the lime, the lemon, the grapefruit. These should form a portion of the diet at most ALL times. DO NOT combine cereals or starches of a great nature with the citrus fruit juices.
    Liver, tripe, pig knuckle. Such are those that will be body and blood building.
    Salsify, turnips, rutabaga, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and such natures are those that carry the vitamins necessary for body-building with THIS body.
    Seafoods in moderation, but sufficient to keep a balance. Beef juices. Wine taken as a FOOD, not as a drink. An ounce and a half to two ounces of red wine in the afternoon, after the body has WORN itself out; that is, two, three, four o'clock in the afternoon - or cocktail time. Take it as a food, with brown bread. Not beer or ale, nor any of the hard drinks - but RED WINE!
    These, as we find, taken in combination with the regular foods - and have three leafy vegetables to two of the pod nature, or that ratio.
24. (Q) What can I do to relieve the cramps when they come again?
    (A) The applications of the heat, as we have indicated.
25. (Q) Must I continue with the Tonicine?
    (A) This is well to take JUST before the time for the menstrual periods; not too great a quantity, but taken as in combination with the treatments or the manipulations would be well.
26. (Q) What should be the dosage?
    (A) Teaspoonful twice a day.
27. (Q) Any further advice for this body at this time?
    (A) Be patient, be persistent. Keep the feet dry. Do not be overexposed in the activities, especially with the FEET getting damp or wet. These are hardships upon such conditions, especially.
    Hence the necessity of using, in the manipulative forces, corrective measures to not only the limbs but to those bursae in the heel, in the instep and the toes. These should be a part of the treatments.
    Keep the mind CONSTRUCTIVE, keep the balance mentally and physically; and we will make for a NORMAL physical body, giving an opportunity for a real expression through same.
28. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Self (two copies; one for Dr. Richardson)
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 578-4 on 9/30/35.

REPORTS

1. 7/18/36 She referred Mrs. [1223] for a Physical Rdg.
2. 5/06/37 She requested 413-7 for her mother.
3. 9/28/37 She obtained Ck. Physical 578-6.

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