This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of April, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [808], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [808]; this we have had before.
2. As we find, the acute disturbances that have arisen (though the body is somewhat better in the present) arise from the effects of a cold in the system, as combined with weaknesses in the activative forces of the glandular system, and combined with the special period for the body in the present.
3. Hence we would give that we have a gastrointestinal condition; however, from nervous reaction, it is more in the ovarian area, though not of that condition itself.
4. Hence it is more of the colon contraction in the mucous and lymph circulation through the activity of same, and an excess peristaltic reaction without the activity being, as might be said, complete about the organ.
5. Thus we have had nervous reactions, a little cold, pains through the abdominal area, a little bit of nausea, gas forming from the foods; and the general reaction that comes with an overnervous strain.
6. As we would find, these we would keep:
7. The manipulative forces occasionally, the periods as has been indicated.
8. Do not give the deep therapy too strongly. This as has been indicated will react with the nervous system too severely if the deep therapy is given too strongly.
9. We would keep much of the same as has been indicated for the diet, though there may be little changes owing to the variations to be sure in the seasons - or in the spring season; to those that act with the natural reaction of the season itself, or the fresh vegetables.
10. With the condition we would have this prepared in this manner as a compound for aiding in digestion, in assimilation, and in an activative force with the low electrical vibrations created in the body, and the reactions of the heat or high vibrations by the diathermy - and these would act with same in the system.
11. To 2 ounces of Strained Honey add 4 ounces of Distilled Water. Let come to a boil. Skim off the refuse. When cool (not cold, but cool) add 1 ounce of Grain Alcohol. Then, to this as the carrier, add - in the order named:

    Elixir or Essence of Wild Ginseng........1 ounce,
Essence of Wild Ginger.................1/4 ounce,
Tincture of Stillingia.................1/2 ounce,
Essence of Indian Turnip................20 minims.

    Shake the solution before the dose is taken. Take one teaspoonful before the morning meal and before retiring at night. [12/20/37 "I like to have that cold prescription on hand just in case. If taken immediately it avoids a deep-seated cold."]
12. Use, to be sure, the Radio-Active Appliance; keeping the anodes clean.
13. Exercise in the open as much as is possible.
14. Do these and if there is a continuation of the cramps as it were across the abdominal area, put a hot pack of Epsom Salts over the area - preferably of the abdomen, though the pain if severe may be aided by putting the pack also across the small of the back for a little while at times. This means for a period until the hot pack has cooled off. Make a saturated solution of Epsom Salts, dip a rough towel in same, wring out and apply as hot as the body can bear, with dry towels over same. This, of course, would be of an evening.
15. Ready for questions.
16. (Q) How can I overcome constipation?
    (A) Watch the diet. Use the body temperature enemas rather than too much of laxatives or cathartics, but Eno Salts in the spring or this period of the year would be the better laxative. Take for two to three mornings before breakfast a teaspoonful, then leave off for two to three days. But if there are not the eliminations use body temperature enemas - Fountain Syringe. These are much preferable and will gradually overcome the inclination for lack of eliminations through alimentary canal.
17. (Q) Is my present diet correct?
    (A) As indicted it is very good, though there may be a little change to the fresh vegetables.
18. (Q) As coleslaw, lettuce, strawberries, and spinach?
    (A) Any of these may be taken, either green, cooked, or in whatever way is most palatable for the body.
19. (Q) What causes slight numbness in index finger of right hand?
    (A) Pressure in the caecum area upon the nerve forces to the central system. These as we find will be relieved if the eliminations are set up and the pressure from gas removed.
20. (Q) If the juice of 1/2 lemon is taken in 2 glasses of water before breakfast, would it gradually thin the blood?
    (A) This depends upon how much exercise is taken following same. The juice of the lemon is beneficial, provided exercises are taken - preferably in the open. Not thinning the blood if the assimilations are produced by the activity of the lemon upon the gastric flow. Though the lemon is acid, it has an alkalin reaction to the system. Hence it prevents cold, prevents poisons, and is an addition for eliminations.
21. (Q) What causes soreness in region of ovaries and uterus?
    (A) As has been indicated, pressures by contraction in the colon or transverse colon; and as indicted when there is distress apply the heat and use the enemas, and these will be helpful.
    Do not use the diathermy too strongly.
22. (Q) What will strengthen these regions to make them strong and healthy?
    (A) Only exercise and proper reactions.
23. (Q) Should I continue taking all the treatments as indicted in last reading?
    (A) Take all of these as indicted here, with those that are necessary for the better conditions in the present as we have added.
24. (Q) What can be done for repigmentation of the hair?
    (A) Massage with crude oil, cleansing with a twenty percent solution of grain alcohol, and then massage in a little bit of white Vaseline.
25. (Q) Is it advisable to use ultra-violet ray occasionally?
    (A) If, as indicated, the green glass is put between same. For the irritation and the high electrical vibration works too strongly upon the glandular system, especially the reproductive system - the ovaries, the uterus, or the activity of those portions of the reproductive system. Hence only use with the green glass, or the plate glass - green - about ten inches from the body, or half way between or two- thirds of the way from the ultra-violet itself.
26. (Q) Any further advice for the body?
    (A) Do these as we find for this body in the present.
27. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 808-5 on 1/10/37 and subsequent Reports.
2. 4/01/37 She submitted questions.

REPORTS

1. 4/30/37 "I have been following my instructions as given in my last reading and feel much better. I haven't gotten the glass for my sun lamp, however, but have stopped taking it temporarily. I'm supposed to rest two weeks now from my treatments. I still have difficulty with my intestines but I am taking the medicine which I ordered from Dr. Snyder and that will clear up I am sure before very long. By the way the medicine surely does taste good! That is one thing about the prescriptions you usually proscribe - They are very easy to take and I find quite palatable."
2. 8/02/37 [808]'s ltr. to EC:
   Dear Dr. Cayce:
   How is everything at the beach? I imagine it is quite crowded down there right now as this seems to be a very popular time of the year for most people to take their vacations. We are planning on taking a couple of weeks real soon to visit some of my people but haven't decided definitely just when we are going to leave. I also have a sister in Pittsburgh who is writing asking when we are going to visit her so expect to go up there some time in the fall. However, we are still planning on coming to the beach sometime this year even if it is after the season is over with. I might not be able to go in swimming but if they still have the bicycles I surely will do that. However, if the bicycle place is closed up too, it won't matter as the purpose of our visit would be to see you folks. Will let you know in advance when we plan to come.
   I'm really carrying out your instructions in a big way as far as exercise is concerned - I've been going bicycle riding about three times a week for an hour each time and in between bicycle riding I get plenty of walking. I did stop the treatments that I was getting from Dr. Bolkhardt as I started feeling real good and he thought I was able to go on my own and try recharging my own batteries for a change. I get natural sunshine for an hour once a week and then, of course, I do get some sunshine while riding. So, I'm pretty much on my own now - Isn't that marvelous???
   Do hope everyone at your house is well - Remember us to them.
   With love from us both, [808]
3. 12/15/37 See 808-7.

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