This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 9th day of September, 1932, in accordance with request made by self - Mrs. [911], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [911].

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1. EC: Yes, we have the body and those conditions physical and mental that confront the body, and the mental body, at this time.
2. As we find, the conditions - physical and mental - are on the improve. While there are those aggravating conditions at times, these are but the natural results from change that takes place in the mental and the physical body. That there are responses pro and con shows the responsiveness of the basic vitality of the body-physical and the body-mental. That there are conditions physical that tend to show for the necessity of dependence upon those elements that make for the balancing of other elements in the system, these are natural conditions also that show how the activities come and go. The reaction in the lymph circulation as apparent is also that indication that should make the conditions known, as has been outlined, that when these reactions occur these are but sympathetic reactions, while the mental and physical is gradually gaining that control wherein the body will become more and more dependent upon the abilities from within self to create and make that within that is the whole necessity for resuscitation and the general building in the physical and mental forces of the body.
3. Ready for questions.
4. (Q) Are treatments being given as satisfactorily as possible?
   (A) Treatments are very satisfactory. As the conditions change in the physical forces of the body, it will be seen that the treatments - or the administration of the treatments - will be changed in the manner to meet the variations. With the change now apparent it will be found that these must be kept in line, that there be those responses the body shows by the very reactions or the resorting to such that makes for the dependence. Then more and more the body, physically and mentally, should know that the hold on self must be held, that there be created that dependence on self by the changes that are brought about, through the administration of those forces in the directing through the manipulative measures and those changes that bring about adjustments to the various elements in the properties taken. Be consistent with these. Be very persistent, and we will see the results.
5. (Q) Is body cooperating as well as possible?
   (A) This should rather be answered from within self. To be sure, there are times when there is felt that some little changes in diet or in activity are necessary. This does not necessarily mean that there is the intention to make for hardships within self, nor to act in contrarywiseness with the instructions given, but more and more that the spirit of the activity necessary is held more and more is there true cooperation - see? As has been given, it is true that the letter of a law - or of a command - often makes for that which becomes contemptuous respecting activities, while the spirit of a command - with the activities in a manner in keeping with same truly makes alive. Then, the body mentally, physically, should be able - and will be able - to know within self whether there is held that true cooperative measure toward carrying out those suggestions made in the physical attributes of the body, in the mental, toward the applications outlined.
6. (Q) Please state the number of units my present dosage of insulin should be.
   (A) As given, each two to three to five days there should be the reduction in the number of units taken. When necessity requires that this be changed back temporarily, then this should be done, to be sure - such as the environment mentally or physically, or of any activity; but set this as a rule to self: That every three to five days there can be a reduction in the number of units necessary for the carrying on of the proper assimilation in the system, and this then makes a consistent thing. Not that, "Well, today I'll just take ten - and tomorrow I'll just take eleven, and next day I'll just take fourteen," but there is being builded in the system that which will allow the body - in its best cooperative way and manner, physically and mentally - to each three to five days reduce the quantity or number of units, and the system will respond physically and mentally. When conditions arise, then, that the increase becomes necessary temporarily, then this may be done - but don't make the situations so that it depends on it! On the third to the fifth day reduce again, as has been outlined.
7. (Q) How many units should be reduced on the third or fifth day?
   (A) As outlined, these should be that required number of units that go for the activity in the system, see? Three to five units may be in each reduction, see?
8. (Q) May I leave out a dose before bedtime yet?
   (A) Occasionally this may be done; that is, every day or two leave this out - if it is felt that it can be done, see? Make dependence on self! That is, "I'll make my body do as I want it to, not like it wants me to do! I'll do it like I want it to do!"
9. (Q) Can you suggest a change in the time of insulin dosage to keep better sugar free?
   (A) These are, as has been outlined, set very well. This should be taken into consideration: As the body understands, the activities of the system - in the amount of the calorie, in the amount of all the elements elementally that go to make up the factors in assimilation of foods - begin the assimilation and the activities of the pancreas (which is deficient, through those conditions that have been outlined) thirty minutes to one hour and twenty minutes after food has entered the system. During those periods of that activity (which is rarely conscious, yet to this body is more conscious than to ordinary bodies, to be sure, during these periods) these may be had to meet the necessity, or the situations. Hence the variation in the body from time to time, as to why or how the necessity for foods to be taken at various periods, so that the activity is kept in a more uniform manner - see?
10. (Q) Would it be better to eliminate ice cream from diet at the present time, also eating between meals?
    (A) Ice cream, made with proper ingredients, should not be harmful to the body at any period, but when made with the compounds that are usually used becomes very harmful - for it acts not so much upon the pancrean juices that makes for the sugar reaction as it does upon the duodenum in its reaction through the preservatives or sodas that do not work well with the insulin, even with its action on sugar, see? But the other creams that may be made firsthand would be well.
    As to eating between meals, during those periods when this is necessary it will be found that the amounts of the carbohydrates, the calorie, and the various elements, may be gradually diminished for the inter-between periods, or just after the reaction of those properties in the system - see?
11. (Q) When will I be able to dispense with insulin entirely?
    (A) In six to nine months. Now don't set that time or say that "Now in just six months I'll be entirely through." Be through before that! If it can build that into the system, but do not set a period. Control self. Do not let those outside influences control the body. Within is the ability to make for proper replenishing and proper building of the elements within the body, for not only the resuscitating of deficiencies of any nature but for that which may build in whatsoever manner is desired in the body! Remember, the mind IS the builder, as in each element of the atomic forces of the system is dependent upon every other atomic force to do its duty, its portion of the activities of the system. Constantly see self getting better and better and better! Not that is has to become rote, but KNOW there is NOTHING that can separate self from creating within self those proper elements for the replenishing except self!
12. (Q) What can I do to clear nasal passages, especially when lying down?
    (A) There may be used those properties that have been given. This is a most excellent manner of preparing same:
    To 4 ounces of grain alcohol, add:

    Eucalyptol, Oil of.....................20 minims,
Rectified Oil of Turp...................3 minims,
Canadian Balsam.........................5 minims,
Benzosol (solution)....................10 minims,
Tolu in solution.......................30 minims.

    Put this in a container at least twice the quantity, or twice the size. Shake together only when it is to be inhaled. When ready for retiring, inhale this into the nostrils - the FUMES, not the spray nor anything save the fumes. This should preferably be kept in a glass corked container.
13. (Q) Is my hearing normal, or am I just inattentive?
    (A) The hearing is normal, and it's not just inattention. Then, the condition is rather - as may be termed - in the active forces of the imaginative system. That heard must first be assimilated by the mental forces of the body before reply is made. Hence it often appears to self and to others as inattentiveness, or not hearing - see?
14. (Q) How much daily rest does this body require in bed and how much night rest?
    (A) Daily rest should be at least an hour and a half to two hours. Nightly rest should be from six to seven hours.
15. (Q) How can I be less sensitive and more adaptable?
    (A) Just be that way! that is, as this: Do not worry self over the fact, or conditions that have so long existed where the body-physical and mental has depended upon outside influences for the abilities of activity. Then, as the conditions are physically and mentally adjusting themselves, just be patient with self and with others. The more patience that is shown in self toward others, the more patience will be shown by others to self - and it becomes then a circle, as it were, and before one knows it the conditions have adjusted themselves so that the self is able to adapt self to all the circumstances and conditions, and the environs that come about in the various activities. Being patient, then, with self first, being patient then with others. As the patience is manifest, so will the results be seen. This doesn't mean patience in the sense of just submissiveness, or just being quiet - but an ACTIVE patience, CONSCIOUS of being patient with self and with others. Force self to do some unpleasant things that it hasn't wanted to do once in a while, and like it!
16. (Q) Shall I make any special arrangements with my maid as to the present or future in letting her go?
    (A) As given, wouldn't be too hasty in making decided changes, but the more and more self can become dependent on self and self's abilities the better and better will the body be in every respect. Leave the conditions rather in abeyance, that if the necessity demands then the requirements will be thus and so - see?
17. (Q) How much longer shall I keep her?
    (A) Should within the next week or ten days be in the position where, if desired, the body may let her go.
18. (Q) How long shall I remain at Virginia Beach?
    (A) As long as the beach is good for you!
19. (Q) I would like to let my maid go now. Is it best?
    (A) We would, within the next four to five days.
20. (Q) Am I naturally combative to my own interests or only combative to outside forces in self defense?
    (A) This might be answered yes and no and still both be correct. It is rather as this: No one, no "I," no entity, no body, LIKES or enjoys being ever in the position of being combative for combative sake, nor for the detriment of itself, but rather does every entity, every being, desire to protect itself, its interests. As others or outside influences that the body has depended upon (remember this) bring to bear their ideas, or their actions, the resentment that arises is rather in self defense of the condition. Then, the more and more the body will be able to force self one day - then maybe in the next four or five days force self again to do that which it doesn't LIKE; not for the gratification of someone else's wishes or desires, but to be of aid to someone in some way! and the more will the combativeness as apparent from the outside disappear. See?
21. (Q) Please explain my husband's attitude towards our marriage.
    (A) The variations that exist in the relationships here would be hard to understand were there not many of the material, as well as the mental and physical relationships, understood. That there is affection and respect in the makeup of the individuals, this is conclusive and inclusive, is without doubt - but that necessary element for this to become creative, or a growing thing, is not existent. Hence the same elements of the combativeness, or not desiring to be or appear in the wrong light, or wrong position, the defenses in the way of the various approaches to the conditions are ever apparent. Do not worry self respecting the relations in the present. Let self first adjust itself, physically and mentally, to be better able to meet them. Not that it, the condition or the relation, by being put off is something continually hanging over the body, but rather that the way to meet the situation, the manner of approach to the relation and associations, is gradually being worked out within self for the best interests of all concerned.
22. We are through for the present.

    Three copies to Self
    Copy to File

BACKGROUND

1. See 911-1 and 911-2 indicating she had diabetes.

REPORTS

1. 9/10/32 GD's letter to Mr. [256]: "...Mrs. [911] is still here and is improving right along. She seems very enthusiastic about the work - naturally she would be, through getting results so quickly when she had almost ceased expecting any..."
2. 9/13/32 Miss [4143] obtained a Physical Rdg. via Mrs. [911]'s recommendation. Miss [4143] was Mrs. [911]'s Catholic nurse.
3. 9/22/32 EC's letter to Mr. [257]: "...[911] has let her maid go. She is a greatly improved girl..."
4. 9/23/32 Mrs. [911] had a Physical Rdg. See 911-4.

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