Edgar Cayce Readings, 1206-8

(Physical Suggestion)

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EC: Yes, we have the body, [1206]; this we have had before.
As we find, there is a great deal of improvement in the general physical forces of the body since last we had same here.
And it would be well for the body to continue the outlines that have been indicated, as to the activities as well as to the diet AND the medicinal properties that have been outlined.
For while there is the great improvement, there are those inclinations and tendencies in the present such that the body may too easily revert to the inclinations that are not so well for the body - unless these precautions and those building properties in the diet AND applications as indicated are kept up.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Has Dr. M. Black, Washington Place, East Orange, N.J., made constructive suggestions for [1206]?
(A) As indicated, these we would follow in the present - or through the next month or six weeks, at least.
(Q) Is it well for the body to refrain from eating all dairy products, with the exception of butter and cream, and substitute a "Soybean Milk" for a beverage?
(A) For this body in the present, it would be very well. Though the Soybean Milk product is not well for EVERY body, in these particular conditions here it is very good; especially owing to the reactions through the assimilated forces from same for the heart activity.
(Q) Is it well to discontinue use of wheat products, also eliminate oranges and apples, cider, beef and chicken?
(A) We do not find all of these are necessary to be eliminated from the system. For there are those vital forces and balances kept through the system by the activities of some of these, that are necessary to be kept in the chemical reaction of the body; as: Oranges are very well. Of course, buckwheat or rye would be very well to substitute for wheat. As to apples - as we have indicated oft - these are not best for most people, except under conditions where they are advisable to be taken ALONE as a diet for the eliminations, or where certain characters of apples or their products are taken. Hence for this body, these we would leave off.
As to the use of chicken or beef: If chicken would be prepared in certain manners, it would be MOST beneficial; especially certain portions of same that supply a character or an assimilated force of certain elements that are seldom found in other foods of the nature - that is, calcium and lime calcium. We refer to the bony portions, you see, that may be stewed so that the juice may be chewed from the same, see? but never fried! (Juice chewed from the soft BONES, you see.)
Beef - this is very well to be discontinued.
(Q) Is it desirable to take tablets #17, given by Dr. Black?
(A) These are very well, but as we have indicated for the body - there has so oft been the attempt to create a balance by concentrated chemical forces being given, that the proper assimilations are often destroyed.
These may be taken part time, but we do not find it necessary.
(Q) Should the iron medicine given by Dr. Stupp be continued? Also should she take Parke Davis A.B.D. capsules?
(A) WE would change from these - that is, we would leave off the A.B.C. as being prescribed through the use of some other compounds put together, and substitute Codiron - one pellet twice each day. For these vitamins prepared in this manner with iron and cod liver oil are preferable for this body, under the existent conditions.
(Q) Should osteopathic treatments be continued?
(A) We would discontinue these in the present. Not before fall, if then, would they be begun again.
(Q) Should the body now take special exercises from Swedish masseuse, for strengthening abdominal muscles?
(A) These are very well at times. Too much of same can bring too great a reaction to the body, but occasionally would be very well. As to how often would depend upon how the body reacts. Once a week or twice a month may be sufficient, yet may be taken oftener if there are those activities in such a manner that there are the requirements for greater muscular relaxation through such a manner.
(Q) Is her heart condition sound, and will it permit at this time out of door exercises, other than walking? If so, what kinds?
(A) This condition is improved, as indicated; but precautions should be taken as to or against too violent an exercise. Swimming is well. Walking is well, or riding or the like. But such as tennis or running or jumping is too much; and should NEVER be where there is too HIGH an altitude!
(Q) Is it advisable for her to attend a girl's camp, for one month, for either July or August, at Camp Interlockin, New Hampshire?
(A) This will depend upon just how the body has responded or does respond between now and the time or period for such camp.
As we find, though, if those suggestions as indicated are carried out, by that time the body should be able - provided there is NOT too violent an exercise undertaken by the body, as we have given.
(Q) Have you any other suggestions or cautions as to how to improve her diet or activities for this summer?
(A) If these as indicated are followed, we find these will be well. And let ever the impression for the body be that these precautions are not only to be taken for the health, for just the body feeling better, but so that there may be a purposeful, useful application of its talents towards others.
We are through with this Reading.
Copy to Mrs. [1158] - Special Delivery - Phoned also
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(Codiron is manufactured by The Lawrence Laboratories, Chicago, Ill. These tablets come in bottles selling for $1.)

BACKGROUND

See 1206-7 on 4/26/38.
6/09/38 Mother submitted questions.

REPORTS

12/11/38 See 1206-9.