This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 3rd day of February, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [760], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. GC: You will give the physical condition of this body at the present time, with suggestions for further corrective measures; answering the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the body here.
3. As we find, there is as much upset by the mental attitudes or surroundings as there is from the physical, - though all is physical in its reaction.
4. For, when there is lack of the proper assimilation of foods, the condition through the gall duct area and especially in the area of the lower duodenum forms gas; and produces pressure upon the stomach, upsetting or quickening the activities of the heart.
5. However, there is LESS disturbance in the present in the flow between heart and liver than has been indicated at other periods.
6. These precautions must be taken, though. Hence when there are such disturbances, apply the Castor Oil Packs over the area for at least an hour each day for three days in succession; being sure to follow same - on the evening of the third day - with the Olive Oil internally.
7. When there is the feeling of heaviness in the pit of stomach or to the heart, bathe the feet in very hot mustard water. This will aid in giving quick relief, by setting up the circulation.
8. Occasionally we would have the enemas to remove those activities of eliminations through the upper part of the colon. These will be helpful. Of course, the Glyco-Thymoline as a purifier, with the Charcoal as well as the Milk of Bismuth and the Elixir of Lactated Pepsin in same will be beneficial.
9. As much as practical, leave off worry. Know that there is that trust, that faith, that hope in the Creative Forces, - which may cast out fear. Why worry? For worry only makes matters worse. PRAY, rather than worry. He answereth prayer.
10. Ready for questions.
11. (Q) What about the diet?
    (A) The body is a very good dietician, of course. Don't leave off SO MUCH that the body becomes weak from lack of the ability to assimilate; neither should there be the overcrowding. Fresh vegetables, cooked, and raw vegetables that are easily assimilated, should be taken; as well as, of course, all forms of soups that are particularly strengthening.
12. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 760-30 on 4/01/41.

REPORTS

1. 6/21/42 "I don't know when I ever had anything that gave me so much pleasure as the little book A SEARCH FOR GOD, so helpful and beautifully written. The binding is my color, too...
   "We always listen to the ten o'clock news at night and the night it was given out that two ships had been sunk off the Virginia Beach coast, I never closed my eyes all night long. My nerves have been in such bad shape lately, and for the past week haven't been free of a little headache, something I seldom have, but a little better now, as have been enjoying a much needed rain - has been so hot and sultry."
2. 12/21/42 She wrote about nursing her seriously ill niece, Miss [569].
3. 6/21/43 Letter tells of nursing Miss [569] and other ill members of the family, having her own teeth pulled, etc.: "You have no idea the steps I make during the 24 hrs."
4. 3/45 She nursed her niece [538] during serious illness.
5. 7/01/49 She died suddenly with a heart attack. See subsequent notations under 760-29 Reports, indicating fatal coronary thrombosis.
6. 7/02/49 Miss [243]'s letter: "They don't realize how much they will miss [760]. [1005] said she was sick only one-half hour and that is comforting, that she didn't suffer."

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