This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 14th day of March, 1935, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [856], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mr. [856] and wife, and L. B. Cayce.

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [856], present in this room.
2. Now, as we find, there is somewhat of a complication of disturbance in the better physical forces of the body. While it is true that the radial activity and the span of activity in the physical forces show deterioration, as we find there may be brought to the body much of relief and so bring about changes as to make for many, many years of activative forces. But it will require some persistence, some consistency in the activities and in the applications for corrective forces for this body.
3. These, then, are the conditions as we find them with this body, [856] we are speaking of, present in this room:
4. The BLOOD SUPPLY indicates that there has been for times back a continual re-poisoning, as it were, in the system from toxic forces; until we have reduced the vitality in the physical activities of the body, especially to the locomotory centers as indicated in the activity of the lower limbs, to the arm and the shoulders and to those general conditions of where there is the lack of the pep or vim or vitality in the movements of the body, with the continued uneasiness through the general physical forces. There is the inability to make for the proper carrying on of those intended activities of the body-physical, for those that are of the nature of the reactions become the voluntary involuntary, and the involuntary voluntary reactions in the nerve forces.
5. The blood supply being low, the pressure and the vitality are abnormal; and the pulsations become irregular.
6. As to the functioning of the ORGANS themselves, we find these conditions:
7. From this general reaction of debilitation and the lack of proper assimilation, much of this has arisen, does arise from the inability of the proper assimilations through the system. So the diet must be a greater portion of those applications for bettered conditions in the systems. While it is necessary that there be the proper eliminations and the proper applications as to make for nerve and tendon forces through the body to become more relaxed, this should be the greater portion of the activities for the recuperative forces for the body itself.
8. These, as we find, show for strain upon the heart's activity, the lungs' clarification, the assimilation through the digestive organs themselves. All show hindrances.
9. Then, in making those applications that will bring the better conditions to this body, we would prepare them in this way and manner:
10. First we would have a rub combined in this manner, in the order indicated:
11. To 6 ounces of Russian White Oil as the carrier, we would add:

    Olive Oil..........................2 ounces,
Oil of Wintergreen.................1 ounce,
Cedar Wood Oil.....................1 ounce,
Kerosene Oil.......................2 ounces,
Spirits of Camphor.................1 ounce,
Witchhazel.........................1 ounce,
Oil of Sassafras.................1/4 ounce.

    These, of course, will tend to separate; but shake them together each evening before a massage is given along the shoulder, down the shoulder blade, along the cerebrospinal system up to the back of the neck even, down to the lower portion of the spine. Rub or massage GENTLY; NOT as a deep massage but a rotary motion with same, so that the body ABSORBS the lotion for the stimulation of the superficial circulation. When massaging the arm and the body, massage TOWARDS the body, see, not away from but TOWARD the body. And when massaging along the spine massage TOWARDS the lower end of the spine, see?
12. Also at least once or twice a day, after the meals, take a small quantity of Al-Caroid.
13. The meals would be outlined in this manner:
14. Mornings - citrus fruit juices OR cereals, but do not eat the cereals AND the citrus fruit juices AT the same meal! Coddled egg, using only the yolk of same - NOT the white. Whole wheat toast. Postum of Sanka coffee or any cereal drink would be well.
15. Noons - not so much meats, but rather raw vegetables made into a salad; such as lettuce, tomatoes, celery, spinach, carrots, radishes, mustard, onion and the like. These should be preferably raw, with a salad dressing.
16. At least twice each week, or three times each week, we would have a whole wheat cereal; that is, cracked wheat or rolled wheat; not cooked TOO done but sufficient to break up the cellular forces that the vitamins may be release for the activity of the body, see? (This may be used when citrus fruits are not.)
17. Evenings - At least twice or three times a week we would have tripe, liver or the like; NEVER any of the fried foods, rather let these be broiled or roasted. Not much of white bread at any time, but rather whole wheat or rye or the combination of these. Not too many of the potatoes in the bulk, though the skins of white potatoes may be eaten. Have a great deal of the well-cooked vegetables that are of the leafy variety; any or all of these, provided these are not with quantities of grease; PREFERABLY would they be cooked in their OWN juices - and the JUICES taken with the vegetables, see? Either they may be steamed or cooked in Patapar paper.
18. Beef juices taken as medicinal properties; that is, two to three teaspoonsful two to three times a day, will be the better activities for the body. Each day we would take at least a tablespoonful of the beef juice; this doesn't mean itself; but take it in small sips two or three times a day, taking about a tablespoonful in all.
19. Valentine's Liver Extract may be taken in preference to the liver itself if it is so desired, but this when taken should be in small doses and taken for two or three days and begin again. However, the broiled liver is much preferable; but eat the juices of same that broil out of same.
20. Let the regular activities be outside as much as possible.
21. Do these; we would bring the better conditions for the body.
22. Occasionally we find it would be well to use the Crazy Water Crystals as an eliminant. When these are taken, take them for a day or two and then leave off. We must relieve the system of the poisons but we must also, through the diets, make for body-building forces if we would retain or gain the strength.
23. Ready for questions.
24. We would find that for the helpfulness for the rest of the body at night, it would be well to use the Radio-Active Appliance - which will be MOST beneficial in making the rest much easier. This we would use for an hour, if it is used each day, just before retiring. If the body falls asleep while it is attached, (attach to opposite extremities, see), then after resting for an hour arouse the body and remove it - and let him sleep!
25. We are through for the present.

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    (See directions [which were enclosed] for preparing pure beef juice.)

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