This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 28th day of July, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [654], new Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Helen Ellington, Esther Wynne, Florence & Edith Edmonds, Myrtle Demaio & Ruth LeNoir (members of the Glad Helpers of the Ass'n.) At home in a

... coming out
from ..., near
..., Miss.

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1. EC: (In undertone, "Very pretty [home] - but should take more care - ")
2. We have the body here, [654] this we have had before.
3. Many changes as we find have come about in the physical forces of the body from one cause or another. Some are the natural results of changes - as in the periods in the experiences of the body. Others are from external injuries. Others are from conditions where a poison has been most effective and upsets the system in many ways. Then other conditions have been a part of the experience in a greater or lesser degree.
4. In the present, as we find, the anxieties have been a part of the experience owing to the excess flow - or the flooding at periods which has weakened the body. This as we find arises from two sources:
5. There are conditions in the cerebrospinal system that need correction, especially in the lumbar and from the 9th dorsal downward. Such corrections would enable the body to be free of much of the disturbances that arise at this time.
6. As we find, if this correction is done chiropractically it would be the more effective; but the adjustments should not be made without taking the whole conditions of the cerebrospinal system into consideration.
7. In the treatments and the massage and adjustments, make particular adjustments in the lower end of the caecum, and in the coccyx area. These will aid in relieving a great deal of the disturbance that has been a portion of the body's condition due to the tendency for the prolapsus in the lower portion of the colon.
8. Hence the adjustments should be in the coccyx, in the caecum, or in the right side area, and in the areas to the 9th dorsal; coordinating, to be sure, the upper dorsal and cervical; though not so much adjustments other than the releasing or circulating of same so as to release the pressures.
9. Also for the general activity of the glandular system, owing to the effects that have been produced by the impingements as well as other conditions that have arisen from the poisons in the system (from the spider bite), we find it would be well to use a little Tonicine. This as we find should be taken as a tonic, and about a third of the quantity as would be ordinarily taken; or once each day - preferably just before retiring - take a quarter teaspoonful in a little water. Take this especially during those periods just preceding - or a week or ten days before - the regular menstrual period.
10. This as we find, combined with the corrections made in the cerebrospinal system, will adjust these conditions for the body; relieve much of the anxiety, ridding the body of the headaches and those tendencies of the bearing down pains through the abdomen, and the tendency for the lower limbs to swell some.
11. For the conditions in the rectal area we would use the Tim.
12. Also we would take exercises each morning and each evening. These exercises will also aid in keeping a better condition through the bodily forces and reduce that tendency for the increase in the weight. Take these same exercises morning and evening, for at least five minutes. Do not take them as something merely to be gotten through or gotten rid of, but see, feel, know - by the very activity - that which is being accomplished for the whole system.
13. STAND ERECT, with very little clothing. RISE gently on the toes, at the same time taking a deep breath and raising the hands just as far above the head as possible. Then, STILL on toes, tend to lean forward - just as far as the body can.
14. Keep these up until the body is able to stand ON TOES and touch the floor with the tips of the fingers! Each time the breath is taken rise on the toes, raising the hands at the same time. Just in the last two of these activities use the head and neck motion also; that is, the head far back, gradually brought forward, turn to the side, circle; or the head and neck exercises - taking the others at the same time. This will aid much also in those conditions in the head and in the neck; and, with the use of the Ipsab, change much of the condition in the gums and mouth; as well as having the corrections to aid same - by the adjustments in the cerebrospinal system.
15. Keep optimistic; not only being good - mentally - but good FOR SOMETHING!
16. Make the environs about the home such as ye would want made for YOU, that will bring better cooperation in every respect.
17. Ready for questions.
18. (Q) What could be done to stop menstruation for good?
    (A) BEST that this be the NATURAL development of the body, rather than attempt to force a reaction in an already disturbed system.
    Do those things as indicated and we will bring the NORMAL conditions for the body in this direction.
19. (Q) What causes burning in eyes and what to do for it?
    (A) This is from the poor circulation, and as has been indicated, the head and neck exercises, as well as the adjustments.
20. (Q) What causes frequent excessive bleeding of gums and what to do for it?
    (A) The same conditions as given, that will be benefited by not only the head and neck exercises but the use of the astringent for bringing healing in local condition.
21. (Q) What causes sore places to come on bottom of feet?
    (A) Poor circulation, by the impingements in the lumbar, sacral and lower dorsal areas.
    Hence the foot exercises; these we find will make for the proper corrections.
    Do that.
22. We are through with this Reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 654-6 on 3/12/35 & subsequent Reports.

REPORTS

1. 8/03/37 "It is a good rdg. and I am sure will help me. I started right away on the exercises and feel better already. The head and neck exercise made me real sick at first."
2. 2/09/38 Mother's ltr.: "My granddaughter, [653], married Jan. 7th. She is now Mrs. [...]. I know [654] will miss her, but feel it may be better for [654] - she will have to get a new viewpoint of life and will be a change for her, which I am hoping will be for good."
3. 2/15/38 See 979-9, Par. 9-A indicating that it would have been well for reading 979-8 on 7/11/36, mentioning [654]'s husband's name, to have been followed for the husband as well as for [654]'s mother, Mrs. [979].
4. 3/16/39 Ltr. from [654]:
   Box ..., ..., Miss.
   Mr. Edgar Cayce Virginia Beach, Va.
   Dear Mr. Cayce,-
   I have thought of you so often and intended to write to you long before this but I have been under such a strain for the last few years I couldn't seem to do any of the things I wanted to do.
   I've wanted to tell you how very much your last reading helped me. Perhaps you have forgotten it has been so long now, but if you remember I was going to Selma to take the treatments from Miss Grapes. I found she was away on a trip. While waiting for her return I found a Mrs. Elliot in Biloxi who is much better. I took quite a few treatments from her and felt wonderful, better than I had in years. Then [husband] got sick again and I overtaxed my strength taking care of him and haven't been so well since.
   Our daughter married a little over a year ago and went to Atlanta to live. She was coming home for Xmas come Dec. 15th and [husband] was so excited over her coming, had looked forward to it for so long. I went to the school after him at 7 P.M. to go to the train after [653] and he said he had such a headache and I said "Well, we better go by the house and get you some medicine." We did and I told him he better stay here and keep quiet while I went to meet her. We got back in just a few minutes and he came to the door to meet her and talked about five or ten minutes, then didn't know any more and died the next A.M. [12/16/38]. It was an awful shock. He had looked better than he had for some time.
   Mother [979] stayed with me for about two months. [653] and her husband are staying here with me. He got a job in ... - doesn't pay much but will do until he can find something better. I don't know what I will do but will stay here for a while until I can get my mind straight and decide what to do.
   I do wish I could be there Saturday for your birthday to wish you all the happiness in the world. I do hope this will be the very happiest birthday you have EVER had and I hope you will have many many more even happier.
   I am enclosing a little gift - only wish it could be more.
   I would like so much to hear from you, your letters always help me so much and I surely need all the help I can get now, and you are the one friend in all the world I BELIEVE in.
   With every good wish for your health and happiness.
   Sincerely, [654]
5. 12/09/39 Ltr. from [654]:
   Box ..., ..., Miss.
   Dear Mr. Cayce,
   I have thought of you so often since receiving your nice letter in March and intended answering long before this.
   I am so glad you had such a nice birthday. I'm quite sure you deserved all the nice things you received and the faith we all have in you. There is no one in all the world I have quite so much faith in.
   The 16th of this month [[...], husband] will have been gone a year. It just doesn't seem possible. It has been a hard year for me in many ways but I try to look on the bright side of life and do the best I can. I know God is with me and will help me through.
   I got so awfully nervous and had to have a change. I went over to Mother's [979] and stayed about five weeks, just returned. Had a very nice visit but Selma never has agreed with me. I got more nervous than ever and my back hurt so I could hardly stand it. I went to Miss Grapes and she gave me a wonderful treatment. She gave me several adjustments, said my spine had drawn up 3 inches too short. She also says I have glandular trouble. My back still hurts me terribly. I need something done for me right away. A doctor in Ala. wanted me to have a very serious operation [a hysterectomy, she indicated later].
   I would like for you to give me a reading right away if you possibly can. I will send you the money soon as I hear from you.
   I received so MUCH help from your last reading. I took the treatments and the 'tonicine' regular and was feeling better than I had in years when [[...], husband] took sick three years ago and then I took sick form nursing him and the awful strain I was under and I haven't been well since.
   Please give me the reading as soon as you can. I hope to hear from you real soon. You have no idea how very much your letters help me.
   In all these long years you have never failed me. You have no idea what it means to me to have someone I can have confidence and faith in and can call on anytime. So many times just when I was about to give up I would receive a letter from you and you would seem to know just the right thing to say to help me most at the right time. It must make you very happy to be able to help so many many people and to have so many love you and have so much faith and confidence in you.
   Hoping to hear from you real soon.
   With all good wishes, Sincerely, [654]
6. 12/16/39 She submitted questions, besides those which got asked: "What causes pain in back just below waistline? Stiffness and soreness in my hands and arms, especially my left? I want so much to get well and strong again so I can amount to something."
7. 12/20/30 See 654-8.

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