This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 7th day of September, 1937, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [877], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [877]; this we have had before.
2. As we find, there are improvements since last we had same.
3. While there are still some conditions that cause some anxiety - as in the rash, or the tetter about the back of ear and the ears - we find these now are partly nerve reaction and nervousness, as well as the improper consideration of such conditions as related to diet and the imbibing of the activities that become in the system a disturbing condition to the digestive forces, or to the liver - in alcohol.
4. As we would find, then, first we would continue with the use of the hydrotherapy treatments occasionally - but not oftener that once a week.
5. After a rest period of two or three weeks, we would again have the adjustments osteopathically given, irrespective of those given in the massage; for the massages while stimulating are not as efficient in correcting conditions as those made from a practical scientific manner of adjustments along the cerebro-spinal system.
6. Being easier on starches and less of the strong drinking will make for better conditions through the body.
7. Ready for questions.
8. (Q) I should carry on with the hydrotherapy once a week?
   (A) As indicated.
9. (Q) Is there anything further to do to hasten complete cure of the scaley formation on my ears?
   (A) As has been indicated, this arises from a constitutional condition. The use of the Curticura Ointment will be beneficial, if used of evenings when ready to retire. Then the use of the Curicura toilet soap when bathing would work well with this.
   Do that.
10. (Q) Any other alteration in my diet?
    (A) These as indicated; easier on the starches and on the STRONG drink.
    Light wines or even the heavier wines - as a meal, not as a drink - are very well. Strong drink, be lighter on same.
11. We are through with this Reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. 8/02/37 See 877-18.
2. 8/31/37 Letter: I am glad to report that after following the last physical reading to the letter, I am very much improved. I have now had the eight treatments from Dobbins which were recommended in my physical reading, and I, therefore, think that it might be well to have a check reading to see if there is anything further I should do. Specifically, should I carry on with my weekly hydro-therapy treatments; should there be any alteration in my diet; is there anything further to do to hasten a complete cure of the scaley formation on my ears? (This has greatly improved, but is still quite noticeable and at times the skin takes on a very dark color.) Kindly let me know when you can give me this check reading.

REPORTS

1. 9/10/37 [877]'s letter to EC:
   Mr. Edgar Cayce, % Association of Research & Enlightenment, Inc., Virginia Beach, Va.
   My dear Cayce:
   Thanks a million for the two readings which you gave me this week.
   The physical reading is extremely clear and, of course, I shall follow it explicitly. I showed it to Dobbins and, as usual, he was extremely interested. Anyone who did not know me well would think that I was dangerously near being a confirmed alcoholic. Thank God this is not the case, and the advice to leave off "strong drink" suits me perfectly. As a matter of fact, those few times when I have felt obliged to drink cocktails and other strong drink - one so often feels that one must do these things when on dinner parties, etc. - had already proven to me conclusively that such things were not for me. Immediately after drinking a cocktail or whiskey and soda I immediately noticed that it did not set particularly well and, consequently, I had already pretty well decided that I should leave these things entirely alone and then along comes your reading and tells me very definitely to do so. Needless to say, I will follow orders. I know that you will be interested to know that my health is tremendously improved and Dobbins says that he will soon have his part completed and be quite happy to set me up as an example of almost perfect health. Cheers, and more cheers!!!
2. He also reported on his business rdg. 877-21.
3. 11/05/37 See his next Ck. Physical - 877-23.

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