This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 31st day of October, 1934, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [715], new Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc. Contact: [1690], sister.

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

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [715]; this we have had before. There are many changes in the general physical forces of the body since last we had same. Many conditions, as we find, are disturbing the better physical conditions.
2. These, as we find, are to be met in the present, in the physical forces of this body, [715]:
3. There are developments from first a congestion in the form of neuralgia of the uterus, which congestion was produced by cold - and too cold a douche, and then the activities when there were the periods of eliminations. This has caused an engorging of tissue. As yet it is wholly of the lymph nature, but affects the Fallopian tubes and produces inflammation in the ovaries. Hence it is a source of continued irritation, and affects sympathetically a greater portion of the nervous system - THROUGH same making disorders in the organs themselves. The right area of the ovaries, we find, is more affected than the left; yet all the system is affected sympathetically, producing a reduction in the vitality of the system, making for an uneasiness throughout the whole nervous system, causing a form of anemia, irritability, headaches, congestion in the stomach, poor eliminations through the alimentary canal, bad tastes in the mouth, congestion of the liver and the activities through the system.
4. As we find, there are two means or modes in which help may be brought to this body.
5. The more preferable one would be by the use of those treatments that may be accorded by the use of the Elliott machine; using, of course, the vagina appliances that will maintain the heat in same to such an extent as to overcome the conditions. And this would require, for the corrections, a treatment each day until at least fifteen or sixteen treatments had been given.
6. Or the other mode may be used and followed at home, but would require being VERY persistent and very consistent with the applications to bring help - and the treatments would be in this manner:
7. First we would use the Atomidine douches, and let the temperature each time these are taken (at first take them EVERY DAY for four or five days) be at least one hundred! RETAIN same just as much as possible. Hence do not use a spiral spray; rather the vaginal douche, or more preferable still a Fountain Syringe douche, see? To half a gallon of water add two teaspoonsful of the Atomidine.
8. Before the douche is taken, each day massage over the caecum and abdominal area (both sides; more, of course, over the caecum or right side than the other) a combination put together in this manner, and IN THE ORDER NAMED:
9. To 2 tablespoonsful melted Mutton Suet as a base, add:

   Spirits of Camphor...............1 teaspoonful,
Spirits of Turpentine............1 teaspoonful,
Oil of Wintergreen...............1 teaspoonful,
Coal Oil or Petroleum........1 1/2 teaspoonsful,
Tincture of Benzoin............1/2 teaspoonful,
Oil of Sassafras................20 drops.

10. Shake or STIR these well together, for they will be only partially congealed when allowed to stand. Stir together each time before it is massaged into the abdominal area and across the small of the back, across the hips and across the lower portion of the kidneys - which makes it extend to the upper portion of the lumbar area, you see. Massage JUST WHAT the body will take up.
11. Then apply heat; preferably heavy salt packs (coarse salt in bags or sacks, heated) that may cover not only the frontal portions of the body but extending across the back and up these portions also. These should be kept for TWO HEATINGS, you see, each time, as warm as the body can stand same. Let the body lie prone, of course, while this is being taken - with the FEET elevated just a bit, you see.
12. After same, then, take the douches.
13. When these have been taken for a few days, then we may allow two or three days in between; not too seldom, but allow one, two to three days to elapse between them, after the first few days of taking them each day, you see.
14. But take EVERY EVENING the packs as we have indicated.
15. To be sure, do not take these during the menstrual period. But begin as soon as the flow has stopped. It will make for a better regulation, and it will keep away the swelling in feet and the irritable portions of the system that have been indicated heretofore.
16. Be mindful of the diet that there are no heavy meats taken. To be sure, at times a little crisp bacon of mornings may be taken - or a little fish or fowl may be taken; a little lamb or lamb stew - but never any fried meats! No butter! Of course, olive oil may be taken internally - but not too much of oils of any other kind.
17. We would also begin with taking the Atomidine internally, that we may make for the activity of the glands' influence in the system. Take one drop the first day, in the morning before the breakfast is taken; and increase one drop each day until five drops are being taken - in half a glass of water. Then discontinue for three days. Then begin over again. Then at the end of the five days discontinue for three, and then begin over again with the one drop - increasing one drop each day, you see.
18. Take sufficient exercise in the open to keep the activities of the body. In such, and when such activities are taken, do those that may be termed the STRETCHING of the body as exercise. Walking is the best exercise! Not too much of same; as housework is a very good exercise, too, if you will do it along with those other things - but not OVERTIRING the body, ever!
19. And we will rid these conditions from the system.
20. Ready for questions.
21. (Q) What is the condition of the heart?
    (A) It's alright; provided there is the reduction of those things that tend to stimulate same, in sedatives and activities that make for the easing of pain.
22. (Q) Could any advice be given here regarding my vocational guidance?
    (A) Better make the vocational guidance to get rid of these conditions, or be helpless before very long in a very considerable way and manner! We would give further instructions regarding vocational guidance when the body is PHYSICALLY fit! Make it the job to get well! And don't worry about the conditions and things that surround the body; for when the body is physically fit and MENTALLY and SPIRITUALLY acute to the requirements and needs, we can point out the way! Do these, and in six to eight to ten weeks we will be different; and the outlook will be different!
23. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file.
    (10/31/34 GD's note: See letter [which was enclosed] to Dr. Shorell, concerning the first method of treatment suggested for you, in case you choose that in preference to following the other method at home. See also booklet [which was enclosed] on Atomidine. Ask us about anything not understood.)

BACKGROUND

1. 6/26/28 She obtained 4759-1 for her husband who was in the last stages of T.B. He later died.
2. 10/22/34 She requested Physical Rdg. for herself: [Apparently she had obtained previous rdgs. but no copies are in A.R.E. files.] "I suffer with my sides - especially my right side. A doctor told me it was my ovaries and tubes, but I imagine all kinds of the worst things possible - cancer, tumors or tuberculosis. If I knew for sure what it is - and you are the only one who can tell me - perhaps I could do something before it is too late."
3. 10/29/34 Wire: "Advise about heart if possible."

REPORTS

1. 11/06/34 "I started on the tr. Sun. 11/5th - and I am going to carry it out word for word and I know that I can get well. Sis [1690] is helping me and she is so sweet about it."
2. 11/18/34 "I am writing to tell you that I think I've been very consistent in carrying out your instructions. But there is something I want to ask about. Somehow, Sis [1690] nor I either thought about 'prone' meaning lying face downward until I had taken 7 treatments with the hot salt bags - and I'm wondering if that made any difference - that is - any harm done. The other 5 nights were taken lying on my stomach - which I believe is correct. And then the menstrual period started - so I will just take the drops of Atomidine - which I believe is what you intended - I have a weakness in my knees and ankles - and the past Tuesday I took a tumble down the steps - Have a sort of quivery feeling all inside - but think there was no real harm done. Don't believe I'm quite as nervous as before - and the soreness and irritation around my navel has responded to the treatment. I am thoroughly satisfied that at the end of the 8 or 10 weeks I will be a different person."
3. 12/09/34 She submitted questions.
4. 12/20/34 See 715-2.

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