This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 24th day of October, 1934, in accordance with request made by Mrs. [601], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here; this we have had before. Many changes have come about in the general physical functioning of this body since last we had same here.
2. The conditions through which the body has passed have in some respects, from the existent conditions indicated when last we had same, left the body in a very poor, rundown condition; as related to the conditions in the physical forces of the body, some need specific corrections and attention.
3. With those conditions that followed the delivery, with the torn conditions in those portions of the system indicated, there has been left the improper adjustments to the structural body also; also those conditions where there were the improper eliminations in the system - these combined have left such conditions in the pelvis organisms, the conditions in the hip and in the caecum area, that are very unsatisfactory at times.
4. As we find, these should be aided not in such a manner as to DISARRANGE or to cause strain, but to produce the proper eliminations, to keep the antiseptic activities through the organs of the pelvis.
5. So, we would use douches of an alkalin nature; such as would be in an alteration between Atomidine in the solution and Glyco-Thymoline in the solution. Both ingredients would be used in tepid water, one during one portion of the week and the other the next portion - or twice a week the douches would be taken. The Atomidine would be two teaspoonfuls to a quart and a half of water. The Glyco-Thymoline would be two tablespoonsful to a quart and a half of water, or three pints. These would be found to be most helpful.
6. Also, for those conditions in the hip, in the limb, where those strains in the tendons and muscular forces and structural force of the body itself cause acute pains, we would massage same with one part of Aconite to three parts of Laudanum, then apply the heat from Epsom Salts packs - which should be a saturated solution of same - placed across the hip and thighs to relieve the conditions there.
7. Once a week, and for at least three hours at the time, we would apply the Castor Oil packs over the caecum and the lacteal duct and gall duct area. Use at least a three-ply of flannel wrung out of hot Castor Oil. This would necessitate the changing of the cloths at least three times during that period, or an hour for each application.
8. The day following the packs, for the better eliminations through the alimentary canal, we would take internally the combination of properties found in Fletcher's Castoria. Taken in very small quantities will be much more effective; quarter to a half teaspoonful every half hour during the whole day. Do this each week on the day following the Castor Oil packs. This will create for the body the proper associations of the lymph circulation, that will be increased by the applications for those things without and from within; producing better peristaltic movement for the system, and bringing about bettered conditions for the body.
9. A massage once or twice a week, rather than an adjustment, would be very helpful for the body; and following such a massage we would massage into the cerebrospinal system, from the base of the brain even to the tips of the toes - DOWNWARD, all the way, you see, with properties combined in this manner:
10. To 4 ounces of Russian White Oil, add:

    Witchhazel....................2 ounces,
Tincture of Benzoin.........1/2 ounce,
Oil of Sassafras.............15 minims.

    Shake this together very thoroughly before it is used. Pour a small quantity in an open container. Massage this along the spine and over the limbs, and especially over the caecum and the abdominal area, and the sacral plexus area, and down the lower portion of the limbs.
11. We would be mindful that the diet was rather an alkalin and body-building diet. This would be an outline, though it may be altered:
12. Mornings - citrus fruit juices, with a small QUANTITY of ANY of the dry cereals afterward or with same - will be helpful for the body IN its EXISTENT condition (Very few but what this would form acid for!); this should not be used with milk, but with the cereal itself. If milk is to be used, use rather the dry milk - not the regular formations, you see.
13. One meal each day, whether noon or evening, should be entirely of raw vegetables; such as lettuce, celery, tomatoes, peppers, radish, carrots, onions, and the like - that may be used with mayonnaise or an oil dressing.
14. The other meal should consist of body-building foods; such as beef juices, seafoods - especially oysters or lobster, but not too much of the crab nature or the like. Beef liver, tripe, or such natures for the meats - not beef itself nor of such natures. Lamb may be taken occasionally, as also may fowl - but NEVER any fried meats. Also well-cooked vegetables may be taken at this meal; three grown above the ground to one grown below the ground.
15. We will find that the taking of small quantities of Olive Oil, OFTEN, will be most helpful to the body. Take a quarter teaspoonful every two or three hours during the waking state.
16. Do these, and we will build for this body, [637].
17. Ready for questions.
18. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Mrs. [601]
    Copy to Ass'n file
    (A booklet on Atomidine was enclosed; if you cannot obtain it from your local druggist, it may be secured through the Health Home Remedies Co., Box 103, Virginia Beach, Va.
    The Laudanum and Aconite for the painting of the hip, etc., I think will have to be prescribed by a physician.
    Let us know if everything is not entirely clear. GD.
    DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING PURE BEEF JUICE
    Put small chunks raw beef in covered fruit jar. Put jar inside pan of water (water coming to about half the depth of jar). Boil until chunks of beef are thoroughly done. Strain. Keep juice in cool place.
    Dosage: Tablespoonful at the meal, diluted with water as a broth. Or, half a teaspoonful every hour or so as nourishment and to bring strength.
    Or the chunks of beef may be cooked in Patapar paper; this may be easier. Just so the juice is extracted without the use of water in the cooking, so as to get the PURE beef juice.)

BACKGROUND

1. See 637-1 on 8/20/34 and subsequent Reports.

REPORTS

1. 10/30/34 Mrs. [601]'s ltr.: "Rec'd your letter, also the rdgs. for Mrs. [637] and Mrs. [646], for which I am deeply grateful. The rdg. for Mrs. [637] is quite clear and will help them to carry out all the medication advised providing Mrs. [637] will carry out the diet suggested. Will try to explain to her the best I can the importance of carrying out ALL suggestions."
2. 1/02/36 Mrs. [637]'s husband, Mr. [1091], obtained a Physical Reading, via his niece, Mrs. [601].

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