This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 29th day of October, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [721], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [721], ..., New York City, in regard to his health, his business and general welfare. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind [721]; this we have had before.
3. Ready for questions.
4. (Q) Shall I sell my business? [See 721-1.]
   (A) In considering this, many things should be taken into consideration. There are those conditions that give anxiety at times, owing to the general health, labor conditions, the general conditions that go to make up a business of this nature. Yet, as we find, if there would be the acceptance or the seeking of a partner, much of the relationships to such activities that are burdensome in the present might be well distributed.
   For, as we fine, there should be most excellent opportunities for material success in the undertaking here, especially for the next four or five years.
   It would be well not to sell, then, but to have an associate, or a partner - so that much of the anxieties and labor could be distributed.
5. (Q) Regarding health: What should I do for the dry, scabby spot on my left leg, which I have had for 4 years, that does not heal?
   (A) As we find, this comes from a specific infection as produced by a pressure existing in the area of the coccyx center.
   We would bathe same with warm water twice a day, thoroughly saturated with a good soap - such as Cuticura. Then apply Ray's Prescription for Eczema; covering with one thickness of gauze, after this is thoroughly applied. Then we would have correction osteopathically made in the lumbar and sacral axis, AND this pressure removed from the LEFT side of the coccyx center, see? This will remove the disturbance, clear the condition, and make for bettered conditions for the body.
   Be sure the place is cleansed, gently but thoroughly, each time before the application of the ointment is made.
   This will require some five or six of the adjustments, and we would have these made by Dobbins.
6. (Q) What should I do to produce greater strength and virility?
   (A) This will come when much of the nerve strain and mental anxieties are removed, and as there is kept in the diet more of the Vitamins A, D and B-1.
   These would come, then, from citrus fruits, vegetables that are cooked in their own juices, re-inforced cereals, plenty of rich blood building foods such as liver and those of such natures. These should be included in the diet.
   And have regular periods of exercise in the open.
7. (Q) What should be done for the nasal condition, which bothers me at night only?
   (A) Besides the osteopathic adjustments as will be made in coordinating the cervicals and upper dorsals with the corrections made in the coccyx, lumbar and sacral, - we would use each evening before retiring an inhalant. This is not to be sprayed, but merely the fumes inhaled through the nostrils - from the combination of chemicals combined in this order. Use at least a six ounce container, large-mouth bottle, with two vents that go through the cork of same - each of these prepared so that it may be kept well corked except when in use. Prepare the solution in this manner:
   To 4 ounces of Pure Grain Alcohol - at least 90% proof, add - in the order named:

   Oil of Eucalyptus...................20 minims,
Rectified Oil of Turp................5 minims,
Compound Tincture of Benzoin........15 minims,
Rectified Creosote...................3 minims,
Tolu in Solution....................20 minims.

   When this is to be used, shake together, then remove the two corks in the vents, and inhale deep into each side of the nostril. Do this before retiring.
   This, as combined with the diet, and with the adjustments suggested by the one indicated, should clear this condition.
8. (Q) What can be done to overcome constipation?
   (A) The adjustments, as well as the diet, and a regular time for the activity of the bowels.
   Occasionally, when necessary, use enemas; not necessarily colonic irrigations, save in the beginning, but enemas - to remove those tendencies for the prolapsed condition in the lower part of the colon area. These should bring bettered conditions. When these are taken, use each time to the quart and half of water - body temperature - a heaping teaspoonful of table salt and a level teaspoonful of baking soda.
9. (Q) Any further suggestions?
   (A) Do these, and keep the attitudes for the physical and mental success. Think constructively. Condemn not others. Be creative in thy desires for thy services to be such that will ever be a helpful influence in the lives and experiences of all ye serve. And keep that attitude towards employees as well as the associations and friendships. For, creative influences bring not only an atmosphere or a spirit of success materially, but mentally and spiritually also. For, the sources of good, of every nature, arise only from Creative Forces - not of self.
10. We are through for the present.

    Two copies to Self (one for Dr. Frank Dobbins, 551 Fifth Ave., N.Y.C.)
    Copy to Ass'n File
    (See drawing [which was enclosed] and directions for druggist in preparing inhalant. [See under [5381] Reports.]
    Ray's Prescription for Eczema is manufactured and distributed through A. A. Wirsing, Ray Chemical Co., 1001 - 3rd Street, Roanoke, Virginia. It sells for 75 cents a jar.)

BACKGROUND

1. 11/08/34 He obtained a Life Reading. See 721-1 in which he asked questions about his laundry business.
2. 10/26/41 He requested a reading by questions on his health, business, etc., submitting questions: "Shall I take in an active partner to relieve me of the burden I now carry alone, or shall I remain as is. Due to labor conditions and general rising costs I am perplexed as to the future [...He asked Physical questions...].
   "Am also worried about my manhood. It is not lost yet, as I still have desires, and would like to know how to strengthen myself.
   "At night only I am bothered with a nasal condition. Can you tell me what to do? Also am inclined to be constipated.
   "I shall look forward to hearing from you when you are ready."
3. 10/21/41 "We have had several labor strikes in the past few years and are now organized. I find it a little difficult to acclimate myself to the present order of things and am a bit perplexed. Also if in your reading you see or learn that I should make a change, along what line of endeavor should I follow?"

REPORTS

1. 11/04/41 "I wish to acknowledge receipt of your reading for me. I know that it will be of benefit to me. I shall look forward to seeing you again next week sometime, and shall try to bring [1035] (daughter) with me to your lecture at The Shelton. She is just fine as you shall see, and wishes to be remembered to you."
2. See Source File Key #721 for for diagram & directions provided for druggist in preparing inhalant re 721-1.

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