This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home in Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 9th day of June, 1932, in accordance with request made by his father, Mr. [779], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [781] - this we have had before. Many changes in the physical forces of the body at present from that as we have had here before. As we find in the present, there are elements lacking in the physical functioning body, that prevents many portions functioning in a normal manner. Hence there are accumulations and poisons in portions of the system, and others - especially in some of the glands - are drawn upon to supply necessary elements for the carrying on of the functioning of the system. Hence we have a low vitality, a lack of red blood and also of white, a form of anemia, tendency for the liver to be torpid, tendency towards hardening and a plethora condition in a portion of the spleen, a fullness in the throat and neck and glands about the kidneys make for heaviness at times in the legs and feet. These, as we find, are from poisons and accumulations.
2. While there is needed also some local attention for the teeth, and there should be a careful consideration of the diet for the body, those properties taken in a systematic manner in the form of iodine, or the Atomidine, with Calcidin, will add the elements necessary in system, provided there are the precautions taken with the diet to keep same balanced and eliminations going.
3. Keep in the open considerable, but do not become over fatigued in the hot sunshine, for this would be very detrimental and easy to make for temperatures that would be hard to combat under the existent conditions in the system.
4. Then, begin with Atomidine - five drops in half a glass of water twice each day, before breakfast and before retiring, see?
5. Just before the evening meal take one grain of Calcidin, see? This will add the calcium and an addition of iodine in a different form that will act with the respiratory system, while in the atomic form will act upon the glands of the system.
6. We would also follow, while not a strict but rather a consistent diet, as in this manner:
7. Mornings - fruit vegetables, or berries, and these altered with citrus fruits should be the principal morning meal, see?
8. In the middle of the morning; that is, nine-thirty to ten o'clock, drink a full glass of milk.
9. Noon - liquids, as vegetables strained, or meat juices that do not carry too much grease with same, and green vegetables - as cabbage, lettuce, celery, carrots, and the like.
10. Evening - the well cooked vegetables, and at least twice a week liver, tripe, pig knuckle, or the like.
11. Follow this consistently, being mindful that the eliminations are kept well in the alimentary canal. We will build for a better condition.
12. The local condition in teeth and mouth should be attended to. Be well that the throat be gargled occasionally with iodine, or the Atomidine - five drops in half a glass of water, and use a salt and soda spray occasionally either snuffed in nostrils to cleanse same, or sprayed, see? equal parts salt, soda and cream of tartar, dissolved in lukewarm water and used as a spray or snuffed in the nostrils, will cleanse the head and keep the throat in a better condition.
13. Ready for questions.
14. (Q) Regarding the growing of an extra tooth in front and upper part of mouth, should this be pulled? If so, will there be any danger in the pulling?
    (A) This should be X-Rayed to see the position and the condition before it is undertaken to be extracted. When found the position, and the manner in which it is, then it would be well for one UNDERSTANDING the conditions to take care of same.
15. (Q) What causes the breaking out and itching on feet, and how can it be cured?
    (A) This is from the poor eliminations. Local application may be made, while changes are being effected by these properties taken into the system, of witchhazel - when ready for retiring.
16. (Q) What causes the retardment in growth of the body?
    (A) As has been indicated, gland conditions.
17. That is all the questions regarding this body.
18. Do these, as we have outlined, in a consistent and systematic way and manner. Be mindful that not too much grease is taken, see? and when these properties taken produce irritation, or a rash (which they will if the diet is altered, or if there are properties taken improperly in the system with it - as too much sweets, or too much fats), then reduce the amount, but do not discontinue those things that should be taken! but discontinue those things that should not be taken as food values! We will find conditions will improve with this body.
19. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 781-1 on 12/22/24.
2. 5/01/32 Father [779]'s letter: "As soon as I can I am going to try and have a rdg. for [781]. He is now 14 but very small and delicate and never looks well."
3. 6/06/32 Father submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 6/20/32 Letter from [779] to EC: "...I could not get the Atomidine in stock so had McGee Drug Co. to order it for me, so I received it yesterday - also I have all the rest of the drugs. [781] came back from the country yesterday. We are getting him started out on treatment and the diet today. I know the best results are gotten from doing everything correctly. I understand the reading very well, except I am not so very sure if I have the diet right or part of it anyway. So I am asking you if you and Mrs. Cayce can set me right on the morning meal. It says 'fruit vegetables'. I don't think I understand just what is fruit vegetables or just what this consists of. Then for noon - 'liquids, as vegetables strained, or meat juices'. Can you advise me as to just how I may obtain these juices from the vegetable and meats. Is it that the 'pot liquid' from the boiled vegetable and meats be strained and given? I understand that the green vegetables are to be eaten raw, I just want to be sure about the preparing of the morning and noon meal so that we can get the best results and I am sure that you must have given instructions in some readings or at hospital just how this is obtained. So if you will advise me promptly I shall certainly appreciate it..."
2. 6/23/32 Letter from EC to [779]: "...Now, regarding the diet for [781]: My interpretation of a fruit vegetable breakfast would be berries with or without cereal and cream, or tomato juice. When citrus fruits are taken - oranges, lemons, grapefruit - do not use the cereal at the same meal. These may be altered to suit the desires, for each carries an element the other does not that is necessary for the best conditions of the body at the present time in building up the general system. At noon he should have soups from vegetables, as pot liquors and the like, but that do not carry too much of the fat or grease. Meat juices may be obtained by cooking beef steak in a glass jar and extracting the juice, which may be kept in the ice box and given to him in very small quantities at each noon meal - as sort of an appetizer. Also he needs the green vegetable salad consisting of the vegetables named. The rest I believe you understand. I hope this is clearly outlined for you and Mrs. [780]. Don't hesitate to drop me a line if at any time you want my version of any part of the reading, for you know my whole purpose is to be of service..."
3. 7/31/32 Letter from [779] to EC: "...I am so happy to say that we are more than pleased with results. He [781] is looking so much better and has gained 2 lbs. You see it was about two weeks after the reading before we got him started on treatment. He says he feels so good. He had so much trouble with a breaking out on his feet, but now that is well. We will have the dental work started right away - then he should be in fine shape for school. We are still having him to keep up treatment and diet..."
4. 8/28/32 Father [779]'s letter: "[781] has gained more than 4 lbs. and looking and feeling fine. He has been going to the Dentist for several days. Had about 6 teeth needing filling. I think one more visit will finish that. Then attention will be given to that extra tooth. I will advise you as to what disposition will be made of it..."
5. 9/25/32 Letter from [779] to EC: "...It is wonderful how [781] is coming out. He says he never gets enough to eat at one time, just get uneasy and quit. The dr. have all of his teeth in good shape now. Pulled the tooth underneath the odd tooth so that the tooth that was growing above would kinda drop into the vacant place as much as possible by pressing it with the fingers now and then. But it will never look nice..."
6. 1/05/35 See 781-3.

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