This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 31st day of March, 1936, in accordance with request made by the husband - Mr. [1745], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, (body a little brighter this morning, after some very bad experiences), we have the body, [1045]; this we have had before.
2. While conditions still are very disturbing at times, as has been indicated there are good periods and then apparently there is a choking up in some portion of the system, and then another period of a little bit more of an optimistic feeling.
3. But as we find, if there is consistency used with those suggestions that have been indicated, there should be yet a great improvement in the physical forces of this body.
4. First, in these applications for the manipulative forces:
5. As is surely understood by the physician in charge, there is an incoordination (under such disturbances) in the lungs, the liver, the kidneys, and the breaking up or breaking down of these coordinations is the destructive factor in allowing the cellular force to become so charged as to produce breaks in even the lung area.
6. Hence those areas where the gentle manipulations are to be given are where there are the impulses for nerve reaction to the circulatory system to those organs from the cerebrospinal system. That is, when an application is to be made, if there is the appearance from the general reaction of the activities of the liver or of the kidneys or of the lungs that one or the other or all are not coordinating, then the manipulative force is to stimulate those centers that will PRODUCE a greater coordinating reaction to the system in these directions! At times the treatment will be to relax same; at others it would be to make for a coordination by tautening, as it were, the muscular forces about the ganglia as to produce THAT impulse. See?
7. Then, in the application of the Calcidin for the throat and the pressure upon the lungs: To be sure, this may be overdone; that is, there may be made to be too great an iodine reaction in the system.
8. Hence, while this should be kept ready, it should be altered in its application so that it is only used when NECESSARY, see?
9. However, the inhalations from the brandy in charred container should be kept - for these will give strength and stimulation.
10. Also the massage with the GRAIN alcohol will give strength to the body, and should be kept regularly.
11. In the matter of the diet: As indicated, it is most necessary that precautionary measures be taken in these directions. And if there is found that sweets, starches, meats or what not in ANY form produce a tightening in either the eliminating system (that is, the activity of the liver in its coordination with the circulatory forces for the lungs) or in other portions of the body, these should be - or must be - reduced or changed.
12. As indicated, we find that for several weeks at least, or until there is a great deal more strength or a great deal more ability to build up resistances, the liquid or semi-liquid foods would be the more preferable for the body. These had best be taken five, six, seven times a day than any large QUANTITY taken at any ONE time; so that the BUILDING is kept active throughout the system. These, as we find, would be the most helpful.
13. There may be at times (if capable of being assimilated by the system) the citrus fruit juices or stewed fruits. ANY of these in any of their forms, but very small quantities at times.
14. We would have at other times (not the periods when citrus fruits are taken, or scarcely even on the same day!) cracked wheat or ROLLED wheat, whole wheat - this cooked for at least THREE OR FOUR HOURS! Add to this not raw milk (as we do not find this would be the better) but rather use the dried milk prepared, or the Eagle Brand Milk. This would be more preferably taken only a spoonful at a time. The vitamin forces, the strength, the iron, the vitality in same are such that these may be assimilated by the system.
15. There should be at least an ounce of the beef juice taken during each day; this would be most helpful, but should be prepared as indicated, not with the fat but just the juice from the lean beef.
16. Arrowroot (prepared properly), junket, those preparations with the Yogurt that make for a type of milk that is most helpful through the absorptions in the system itself.
17. All of these. Vegetable juices; and if these are not made from fresh vegetables, use Gerber's - as the juices that are prepared for infants, and these in their combinations would be used with whole wheat bread that is browned. Combine just a little. Don't give a whole two tablespoonsful, or even one tablespoonful! If a teaspoonful at a time is taken, we find this is much better than a tablespoonful of ANY of these at ONE helping, see?
18. Malted milk, egg and milk, egg and milk and brandy, or egg and milk and spirits frumenti (so it is pure). All of these, a little at a time.
19. It requires patience, it requires persistence, it requires time; but it's WORTH it for the body and more so for those that would administer to it!
20. Ready for questions.
21. (Q) Should all present treatments be continued?
    (A) As indicated, all should be kept in much this way and manner.
    Of course, the Appliance will make for better rest; but keep the anodes cleaner! Do not allow the ice to come over the top of the Appliance, or water.
22. (Q) As related to Dr. McBride's treatments -
    (A) (Interrupting) As has been indicated, these have been made specific; and if he sees he sees, if he doesn't, it's just too bad - for him!
23. (Q) Any further advice?
    (A) Do these, as we have given, for the next two to three weeks at least. We should find STRENGTH!
    When the alcohol rubs are given, these should be across the hips - of course - down the limbs and along the spine. Not rub alcohol but GRAIN alcohol. These will make for RESTING of the body and prevent soreness, or prevent this tiredness - and keep down temperature also.
24. We are through with this reading.

    Copy to [Husband]
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Copy to Mrs. [1100]

BACKGROUND

1. See 1045-9 on 3/20/36 and subsequent Reports.

REPORTS

1. 4/02/36 EC's letter to [1745]:
   Dear Mr. [1745]:-
   I very much appreciate yours of the 26th, and certainly hope all the conditions are in shape so that Mrs. [1045] will get the full benefit of the suggestions made. Please don't hesitate to let us hear from you if there is any part you do not understand.
   Have you been able to get the charred keg and brandy? I believe you will find this to be the most helpful, just inhaling the fumes. It is so much better than the evaporated fumes, for you then have only the effect of the ash - and don't get the effect of the alcohol.
   Hoping to have been of service, and that you will let us hear often, I am
   Sincerely,
   ASS'N FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT, INC. [EC:GD]
2. 4/12/36 Husband's letter to EC:
   ..., Texas
   Dear Mr. Cayce:
   I thank you very much for your letter; and I appreciate very much your personal interest in my wife's condition. After the first trend toward improvement her condition SEEMS to remain the the same. Temperature @ 7 AM about 97 degrees - slowly rises during the day and goes to (103 - 104) by night, remains within one degree of that until about midnight and then begins to cool and by 7 AM is back to (97 - 98) degrees.
   We are trying to follow the Information in your readings very closely and would appreciate some personal suggestions occasionally that you think might help - a personal letter in plain language always helps.
   With best wishes for you and yours, I am
   Very truly yours, [1745]
3. 4/23/36 A.M. Husband wired: "Mrs. [1045] getting weaker coughing considerably."
4. 4/23/36 P.M. See 1045-11.

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